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Donald W. Wyche

of Chelsea, age 77, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, while holding Charlotte’s hand. He was born June 1, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harry and Ruth (Binney) Wyche. Don graduated from Lapeer High School in 1956. He attended the University of Michigan and also Bemidji State University in Minnesota during the late 1950's and early 1960's, where he played tuba in the marching band and studied math. Don was a computer consultant working for the Astronomy Department at the University of Michigan, for Interface Systems, Inc, for GM, and mainly for ADP. Don was a sailor, bridge player and wine aficionado, with a wine cellar that was both envied by and shared with friends. He was a fine host and a very social man. In the 1970's and 80's Don sang in the U of M Choral Union and, more recently, in the Silver Maples Choir. Don loved to travel; he and Charlotte traveled the world and especially enjoyed Italy.

Janet S. Steere

Janet Steereof Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Birmingham / Bloomfield Hills, age 95, died Monday, June 6, at Chelsea Retirement Community.  She was born January 22, 1921 in Mayfield, Michigan, the daughter of Harry R. & Marion (Gibbs) Sargent.   Janet graduated from Traverse City High School in 1937 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from U of M in 1942.  She lived at Martha Cook dorm for 3 years while at U of M, and was an active alumna, attending their 100 year anniversary last October, where she was the oldest alumna present.  After graduating, Janet worked for the Michigan Children's Aid Society in Marquette.  She raised her family while staying on the Board of the Children's Aid Society.  She was active in the United Methodist Church in Birmingham, and spent the last 15 years at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, and very active in choirs throughout the years.  Janet was a bird lover, and enjoyed family vacations at Arbutus Lake.  She was an avid reader, and ran the CRC Book Club.

Roger Crispell

of Chelsea, Roger died on Sunday, May 22, 2016 with his family at his side, the day after celebrating his 90th birthday.  He was born May 21, 1926 in Slaterville Springs, NY, the son of Leslie Ivan & (Lora) Pauline (Winchell) Crispell. Ann, his wife of 67 years, survives him with two sons,  Kray and his son Sean,  Gar and his children Madeline and Benjamin; two daughters, Janice and her husband Paul Olejniczak, their sons, Bryce, Kyrt, and Drake, Tracie and her husband Bill Christie, their daughters Ellen and Katie.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth Crispell MD and Leslie Crispell Jr; and a sister Jean Ballard. Roger served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII.  Following a design education at Pratt Institute and five years in Ithaca, NY with his own design business, he spent 40 years with the General Motors Design Center and retired as an Executive Designer in charge of the Industrial Design Studios.  He was an accomplished artist, and remained active in retirement.  

Wynona Eva VanBuren

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Shiawassee, age 96, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community (TV). She was born February 22, 1920 in Potter, Nebraska, the daughter of Clare & Daisy Dykeman. Wynona was a first grade teacher for 10 years, then attended Taylor University where she met Homer. She earned her Master's degree and was a social worker for Shiawassee Schools for 23 years.  She also served as a minister's wife in  several United Methodist churches. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Outdoor Association in Bancraft & Byron, Michigan. Wynona was very artistic and enjoyed painting and crafts like sewing and ceramics.  She was a great speaker and enjoyed leading programs.

Wilma Jean Mallast

of Canton, age 66, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born May 9, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of William & Mary (Crouch) Carriveau. Wilma graduated from Cherry Hill High School in Inkster in 1968. She worked in the office of American Wallpaper and Blind Headquarters, Morgan Auto Paint, and Manufacturers Bank. Wilma raised her family attending St. Suzanne Catholic Church in Detroit. She loved her grandbabies, country music, oldies, her soap operas, and actively kept track of the weather.