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Of Jackson, formerly of Chelsea, age 97, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Allegiance Hospital in Jackson. She was born February 18, 1918 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Fred J. and Emma Marie (Visel) Seitz. Estelle was a member of Saint John's United Church of Christ in Jackson and the Eastern Star of Jackson. She was a homemaker, gardener, and a great cook.
Age 94, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at her home. She was born September 8, 1920 in Brentwood, New Hampshire, the fourth daughter of William & Annie Goulden. Bea graduated from Ann Arbor High School with the class of 1938. She worked for Montgomery Ward as a switchboard operator, as a medical clerk for Chelsea Community Hospital, and spent many years helping her husband, Fred, with his job as Sylvan Township Treasurer. Throughout the years she had been active in Cub Scouts.
of Manchester, formerly of Chelsea, age 71, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home with her family. She was born May 26, 1944 in Hudson, Michigan, the daughter of Donald & Florence (Huff) Murphy. Donna graduated from Hudson High School in 1962, and earned her Associates degree from Siena Heights in 1985. After graduation, she started working for the University of Michigan in 1986, until her retirement in 2009. Donna was an active member of Sharon United Methodist Church. She and Dan were very involved in the Ann Arbor Ski Club. Donna’s hobby was jewelry making, and she derived great joy spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various events.
Age 69, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his home after a five year battle with colon cancer. He was born October 24, 1945 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Jerome Howard & Lucy Kathern (Steeb) Dunn. Paul retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation after 34 years. After retiring from MDOT, he was a delivery man for Gigi's Flowers. He was an avid stamp and coin collector. Paul was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea where he served as an usher. He was a member of the Lyndon Township Board of Review. Paul was an active member of the Chelsea Senior Center.
of Pinckney, MI, age 72, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born November 12, 1942 in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of William J. & Mary B. (Honeck) Hafner. Leo was a 1960 graduate of Chelsea High School. He worked at U of M in maintenance, retiring in 1993. Leo enjoyed cruising in his old car. He was a conservationist who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Leo belonged to the Pigeon Club “American Giant Homers Association” and raised rabbits.