James V. Fowler
, Michigan
May 15, 2021
James Victor Fowler died on Sunday May 16 2021 at age 83 at his home in Lansing MI. Jim and his twin brother John were born in Detroit MI to Victor and Eleanor Wilson Fowler. Jim was a proud graduate of Catholic Central High School and served in the United States Air Force and National Guard before graduating from the University of Detroit in 1964. During college Jim worked as a casualty claims supervisor for Allstate Insurance Company and then for the insurance marketing division of Ford Motor Credit. Jim completed his law degree at the Detroit College of Law in 1973 became a member of the Bar Association and was a successful selfemployed attorney until his retirement. Postretirement he enjoyed a variety of jobs driving cars and substitute teaching high school classes. Jim was an avid lover of baseball playing and coaching most of his life including coaching his…
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Ingrid M. Sherman
, Michigan
Ingrid Margaretta Nilsson Sherman born in Sweden on June 12 1935 left us on April 24 2021. Her parents Nils and Carin Nilsson had three other daughters Gertrude Eva and Karin 78 and the last remaining sister. Ingrid was the second youngest. Ingrid grew up on a farm in southcentral Sweden that shaped her character strength beloved childhood memories and strong desire to explore the world. Named Killerod and located outside of Eslv the farm demanded hard but rewarding work. Her first big adventure was living and working in London in her early 20s. With a strong bite from the travel bug Ingrid set out on her next journey this time in the US at age 27. What was intended as a oneyear workandlive experiment turned into a permanent visit after meeting and marrying our father Earl Sherman. They married in March 1965 and divorced in late 1975. Ingrid is…
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Lawrence A. Seltz
, Michigan
February 15, 2021
Lawrence A. Seltz age 96 of Dexter Township passed away on February 16 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born in Detroit MI on April 9 1924 the son of Max and Ella Long Seltz. Lawrence proudly served our country through the Air Corps during World War II. He resided in Sterling Heights and he worked for General Motors as an electron microscope technician retiring after 17 years of service. After retirement he moved to the Dexter Township area where he resided for the past 24 years at his daughters horse farm Cobblestone Corners working as a maintenance caretaker and handyman. Survivors include his children Terry Karen Seltz of Wisconsin Richard Mary Seltz of Evart MI and Linda Thomas Fretz of Dexter MI and four grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Muriel Deppmann and his grandson Thomas Fretz.
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Tamara S. Bradley
, Michigan
December 6, 1973 — February 6, 2021
Tamara Tami S. Bradley age 47 passed away on February 7 2021 at McLarenGreenlawn in Lansing MI. She was born on December 7 1973 the daughter of Robert deceased and Patricia Sue Williams Bradley. Tami lived all her life in Ingham County. She loved plants flowers going to the zoo to watch the animals and going up north to see the deer. She was a dedicated loving mother to her son Robbie and she enjoyed her pet turtle named Puddin. Besides her mother Sue of Mason MI survivors include her companion Leroy Ferris of Lansing MI son Robert Robbie Ferris also of Lansing sister Tracy Paul Simon of Clarksville MI niece Ella Simon also of Clarksville stepchildren Nicole Ferris and Larry Ferris both of Lansing and seven stepgrandchildren.
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Yvonne Herron
, Michigan
January 31, 2021
Yvonne Herron 85 of Chelsea MI died February 1 2021 at home of cancer. A private burial service will be held with the Reverend Alan Gibson of St. Andrews Episcopal Church officiating. Due to the pandemic public visitation will not be held. A service in honor of Yvonnes memory will be held once all may safely gather. Yvonne born May 28 1935 in Flint MI was the daughter of the late Alfred Eric Jacobson and the late Ivy Millicent Jacobson. United in marriage to Thomas James Herron on June 11 1960 at All Saints Catholic Church in Flint they were lovingly married for 57 years until his death in 2017. Yvonne graduated from Beecher High School a week before one of the deadliest tornadoes in US history destroyed her family home and those of hundreds of others. The embedded memories of that day remained with her throughout her life. Yvonne…
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April R. Sawyer
, Michigan
December 8, 2020
April R. Sawyer age 79 of Munith MI passed away on December 9 2020. She was born in Tacoma WA on September 13 1941 the daughter of Glenroy and Clara Gleason Thayer. Aprils love was felt by everyone she met because others happiness was most important to her. When she loved you you knew and you felt it. When she smiled you couldnt help but smile too. Family was not just blood to her as her heart was large enough to let in so many others. She was a mom to her childrens friends and her nieces and nephews and was a grandma to her grandchildrens friends too. Her love had no conditions and no bounds and it included all animalsbut dogs and cats were her favorites. She always had dogs and cats in her life and thought there was always room for just one more. Her love of animals…
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Russell F. Kebbe
, Michigan
January 7, 2021
Russell Frederick Kebbe was born on July 2 1943 in Redding CA and he passed away at Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor MI on Friday January 8 2021 due to complications from the COVID19 virus. Russ was the son of Stanley Kebbe and Anita Erickson Kebbe. Russ dad was a hydraulics engineer who built dams across the west so Russ grew up on the move from California to Oregon to Wyoming to South Dakota to New York and finally to Pennsylvania where he graduated from East Stroudsburg High School. He served a hitch in the United States Army before graduating with a degree in microbiology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff AZ. Russ had a full career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Health where he worked in the rabies laboratory. In 2017 Russ moved to Dexter MI to be closer to his family. He is survived by his…
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Jackie J.R. "Jack" Phelan
, Michigan
January 7, 2021
Jackie J. R. Jack Phelan of Leslie MI formerly of Ann Arbor MI passed away surrounded by his family on January 8 2021. Jackie was born on March 9 1937 in Corning AR to William and Eathel Gleghorn Phelan. Leaving the farm life at age 15 he moved to Kalamazoo MI and finally settled in Ann Arbor where he met and married the love of his life Patricia Stepp in 1957. Together they raised three daughters Deborah Charles Seleska of Savannah TN Cheryl Heinz Ricky Bradley of Leslie MI and Jacquelyn Ralph Mullins of Jackson MI. Jackie spent his life spoiling his wife and girls and as the grandchildren arrived they were spoiled as well. He worked making precision ball bearings in Ann Arbor for Industrial Tectonics and Ultraspherics Inc. He retired at the age of 70 from University Plastics which he said was the best job he ever hadand…
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Karen E. Haywood
, Michigan
December 26, 2020
Karen Elaine Fink Haywood age 77 of Stockbridge MI passed away on December 27 2020 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor MI due to complications of COVID19. She was born on January 28 1943 in Stockbridge the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Ellis Fink. On December 12 1959 she married Raymond Haywood Raymond preceded her in death on March 28 1992. Karen lived in Stockbridge her entire life. She was a caring nurse for many years. Once retired she enjoyed helping her daughter and granddaughter at Country Petals in Stockbridge. Above all family was very important to her especially her granddaughters and greatgrandson. Karen looked forward to casino visits and especially loved playing the keno machines. She hated to lose but was always eager to return and try her luck again. She is is survived by her daughter Patty Gary Young of Stockbridge son Tom Haywood of Leslie brother Donald…
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Judith A. Lundy
, Michigan
December 16, 2020
Judith Ann Lundy age 75 of Westland MI died peacefully in the presence of family on December 17 2020. She was born on October 14 1945 to Dona and Rose Ayotte. Judi was a devoted wife of 55 years and mother to six children. On May 26 1974 she was baptized as one of Jehovahs Witnesses. She loved to read the Bible and volunteered her time to teach others the truths that she held dear. Judi was an avid crafter and she enjoyed quilting and crossstitching. She was an extremely generous person and loved giving her creations as gifts. She is a grandmother and greatgrandmother to all and would share her worldfamous spaghetti and meatballs with all family and friends. Judi enjoyed watching sports and especially loved to watch Detroit Lions football games with her son. She was loved and adored by all who met her. She is survived by…
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Rylma Owen
, Michigan
Rylma Owen of Stockbridge MI passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 104. She was born on May 9 1916 in Jackson MI the daughter of Arthur and Eva Louise Owen. On November 9 1941 she married Daniel Owen and so began the Owen family. Rylma enjoyed reading making quilts gardening and spending time with her family especially all of her grandchildren. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing golfing and bird watching. She never had an issue telling people what was on her mind and if she called you Robin or Dolly that meant you were special to her. She was preceded in death by her parents the love of her life Daniel Owen her son Lynn Owen and her daughterinlaw Judy Owen. She is survived by two sons Ned Owen Ridge Vicki Owen and one daughter Jill Bailey 12 grandchildren Devanie Ken Nabozny David Owen…
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Benjermin A. Humrich
, Michigan
January 8, 2003 — December 12, 2020
Benjermin A. Humrich age 17 of Ovid MI passed away on December 13 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born January 9 2003 in Howell Michigan the son of Mark and Leah Farrar Humrich. He was a senior at OvidElsie High School. He had lived in the area for the past three years previously living in Kentucky Paw Paw and Gregory. He enjoyed working on the farm and had hopes of becoming a diesel mechanic studying at the AIS Training Center. When it came to tractors he was devoted to orange as his favorite tractors were AllisChalmers. Ben enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting fishing cutting wood and running around on his Quad. He loved good food especially his grammy and grandmas pies. He loved his family and wanted everyone around him to be happy. When Ben walked into a room he lit it up. He loved…
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Edwin Brown
, Michigan
Edwin E. Brown of Chelsea MI age 77 passed away from complications of COVID19 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson MI on December 8 2020. He was born on May 7 1943 in Dallas Texas the son of Albert and Mabel Ritchie Brown. Ed graduated from Chelsea High School in 1961. In 1965 he earned his BA from Michigan State University and in 1970 he earned his MA from Eastern Michigan University. Ed loved teaching welding blueprint reading history and government for Jackson Public Schools and for over 37 years he positively impacted the lives of thousands of students. During his career he earned numerous honors including the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award. Ed was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching his children and later his grandchildren participate in sporting events and musical programs and he was always their biggest supporter. Ed…
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