Michael Clyde Aldrich
of Chelsea , MI, age 29, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born June 10, 1988 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Kirk William & Marion Eilzabeth (Pratt) Aldrich. Michael was a member of the Chelsea High School Class of 2006. He liked to go fishing & camping, and loved being outdoors.
Survivors include his parents of Chelsea; his grandparents, William & Charlotte Aldrich of Florida and John Pratt of Pinckney; two brothers, Kirk Aldrich Jr. & Kelly Jackson of Jackson and Bryan Aldrich of Chelsea; his fiancee, Makayla Sieg and her three children, Sean, Addison, & Jordyn; his aunts & uncles, Robert “Bob” & Sue Aldrich, Kenny & Anna Aldrich, Tim Aldrich, Sherry Birchmeirer; John Pratt, Stephen & Monica Pratt. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Pratt.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 89, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. He was born August 6, 1928 in Ann Arbor, the son of William & Myrtle (Sundel) Vogel. Don graduated from Ann Arbor High School. He was a carpenter for 60 years with Local 512 and Detroit Local. Don was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and traveling to visit family.
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of London, England, Berrien Springs, MI and Buckhill Falls, PA, age 86, passed peacefully Monday, October 30, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by family. She was born February 18, 1931 in London, England, the daughter of James Leonard & Violet Alexandra (Hebden) Spall. Jeanne lived the first half of her life in England before moving to Michigan in 1978. She lived in Berrien Springs, MI and Buckhill Falls, PA; since 2007 she resided in Chelsea. A nurse by training (College of London Nursing), she worked for four decades in different settings in England and the United States. Active with her church (St. Barnabus), the Master Gardener program, and Hearts Community Service, she lived a full and active life--independent to the end. An inveterate traveler she visited England, Indonesia, Australia, and much of the US. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick McLaughlin. In addition to her faith, she rejoiced in connections with her extended family, including grandchildren that lived close by, and her great-grandchildren.
Of Munith, MI, age 65, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at her home. She was born May 30, 1952 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of William Irvin & Carol J. (Doty) Balliet.
Age 74, passed away from kidney failure Monday, October 23, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Floyd Allen & Betty (Turner) McArthur. Warren graduated from Jackson High School in 1961. He earned a Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Michigan State University and a Master’s in Music Education and Administration from Wayne State University, and later a Master's in Hazardous Waste Management Law and Regulation from Wayne State University. Warren was a Band Director at Clintondale High School, University of Detroit High School, and Dexter High School, ending his teaching career in 1977. Warren and Judy owned and operated Chelsea Cleaners for many years, was a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and was an environmental consultant for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.