Gladys M. Mast
of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL & Ypsilanti, MI, age 95, died Friday, October 23, 2015 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born July 9, 1920 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Paul & Nellie (Casselberry) Chapman. Gladys graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1939, and then attended beauty school. She worked in Ypsilanti and worked at the Blue Wig in Ann Arbor for many years. Gladys and Rod built a home on Belleville Lake and had many friends there. In 1980, Gladys and Rod retired to Punta Gorda, Florida, where they enjoyed boating and fishing. Gladys loved to cook for her family and friends. She was a very active member of the Peace River Sail and Power Squadron in Punta Gorda. They left many friends when hurricane Charlie destroyed their home and sent them back to Michigan in 2004. Gladys was very close to her family who helped her through good and bad times.
Mildred Sue Trerice was born in Coble, Tennessee on November 16, 1919 and passed away at Towsley Village, Chelsea, Michigan on October 21, 2015. During her almost 96 years the world was blessed with one of the kindest, gentlest souls to grace God’s earth. She was born in a rural area to Willie C. and Sammie Dee Shepard. Life was not always easy for Mom and, being the oldest daughter, she was often given the responsibility of looking after her younger siblings. All but her youngest brother Joe are gone now, but he, brothers Norris and Pete, and sister Arlene each benefited from the loving touch of Mildred. Though these duties may have robbed her of some of her childhood, they certainly prepared her well for her own family which was to come a few years down the road. Cooking, cleaning, and raising children became second nature to Mom, especially the cooking. Children, grandchildren, relatives and neighbors never went hungry. Favorite foods of her grandchildren and great grandchildren were spaghetti, fried chicken, huge peanut butter cookies and any kind of pie you could name. They were always served with hugs, kisses and great love.
Age 56, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 16, 2015 at his home. He was born June 5, 1959 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Everett Wayne & Martha J. (Shanklin) Hofmeister. Steve graduated from Huron High School in 1977, where he played football. He was a cook, at various places including Denny's in Ann Arbor, Gina's Cafe, and TA on Baker Road. Steve was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Even on a personal level he enjoyed cooking and making food for others. Steve was an avid U of M football and basketball fan.