Philip L. Stetson

Philip Leon Stetson, loving husband, father, and outdoorsman, passed away on September 7, 2021 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Elena, his four children, Sean, Colin, Megan, and Ryan, and his three grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan, and Vivienne.

A dedicated and consummate student, Phil earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, and a master’s degree in Biochemistry, an MD, and a PhD in Pharmacology from New York University. His career spanned many years of advancing cancer research at the University of Michigan and directing the analytical chemistry department at WIL Research Labs.

Phil was a lifelong and dedicated fisherman. He loved his time on and around the water, be it a river, lake, or ocean, and spent many of his freest moments in nature, humming a tune in peace and tranquility, purposeful, with rod in hand.

Possessed of a beautiful voice and a penchant for crooning, he earned his nickname “Pops” living out his deep love of music in karaoke bars, surrounded by the cheers and adulations of his friends and family.

In love and remembrance, Phil’s family will be holding a private service. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting either the Karma Senior Dog Sanctuary, founded by his son Ryan, or the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

Patricia Grambau

Patricia Grambau, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on September 10, 2021 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson, Michigan. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Rella (Boyce) Miller on August 8, 1934 in Mason,  Michigan.

Patty is survived by her loving companion of 34 years, Basil Lance; two sons, Mark (Sandy) Grambau and Mike Grambau: grandchildren: Joel (Jennifer) Grambau, Melissa Grambau, and Jake (Jessica) Grambau; great-grandchildren: Miller, Harper, Madden and Tatum Grambau. She is also survived by her extended family: Kurt Lance (Margo Hoogstraten), Doug (Cindy) Lance, Jennifer (Robbie) Marshall; grandkids: Nate Lance, Clay (Kayla) Lance, Cassie (Josh) Watson, Barb (Misti Stephens) Lance, Isaac Lance, Kaedin Hoxey, and Kai Hoxey; and great-grandchildren: Danika Lance, and Ezra Watson.

A private burial will take place at North Stockbridge  Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Arbor Hospice Foundation.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, Michigan.

Jackie Munsell

Jacqueline Munsell, of Gregory, MI, passed away at the age of 91 on September 11, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Care Facility in Gregory, Michigan. She was born the daughter of John and Ruth (Ellison) Dancer Healey on June 13, 1930.

On June 24, 1951, she married Robert E. Munsell, and he preceded her in death. Jackie, together with her husband and his family, owned Munsell's Super Market in Gregory for many years. Jackie later worked for Chelsea Hospital, where she later retired from. Jackie loved to travel and was passionate about sports. She enjoyed motorsports, especially Nascar and Indy Car racing. She loved Michigan State Spartans.

Jackie is survived by her sons, John Robin Munsell and Rod (Vicki) Munsell, along with her two grandchildren, Andy and Alex. She is also survived by a brother-in law, Gerald (Linda) Munsell. Jackie was preceded in death by brother, John Dancer, and sister, Joan Dancer.

The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 6-8 p.m., and a private burial will take place at a later date at Plainfield Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society.

Marjorie N. Kirk

Marjorie N. Kirk, age 84, of Stockbridge, MI, formerly of Butler, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital. She was born October 24, 1936 in Warren, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Leonard and Marjorie (Christensen) Nicholson.

Margie had lived most of her life in Pennsylvania where she worked as a teacher in Butler, PA. She was a scholarly individual who was fascinated by math and science. Margie was a problem solver and was often found to be solving crossword, word search, or logic puzzles. She believed that one should always be learning and growing. She attended many educational conferences in PA and New York for her own personal growth.

Margie loved music and very much enjoyed playing the piano. She also loved to travel. Alaska and Scotland were some of her highlights. Margie enjoyed ornithology and had many trips to find and document many varieties of bird species. Hummingbirds were her favorite. She also loved tending to her house plants having a very green thumb. Margie was helpful to all her neighbors and frequently she volunteered her time for many different causes. She loved tutoring students. She was involved with activities supporting her local chapter of PSAR. Margie spent her last several years as a resident of Towsley Village where both the staff and the residents spoke of her being a shining light who was always positive and willing to help.

Marjorie was a loving mother, and she is survived by her best friend and long time sweetheart, Richard Newmaker, her son, Mike (Donna) Lowman, a brother, Bob (Pat) Nicholson, two granddaughters, Katie (Aaron) Kohn and Amy (Travis) Engels, and five great-grandchildren, Ali, Emily, Danny, Glenn and Isaac. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Nicholson and John “Jack” Nicholson.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Chelsea Retirement Community Towsley Village Chapel with Chaplain Tina Zimmerman officiating. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 6 - 8 p.m.

She will be laid to rest in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Russell, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the National Audubon Society using their website in Marjorie’s name.

Lillian J. Minix

Lillian Jay Minix, age 85, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1936 in Sublett, Kentucky, the daughter of Lee and Amanda (Minix) Salyer.

Lillian had lived in the area since the early 1950’s, moving from Kentucky. She married Arthur Minix on October 2, 1954 in Leslie, MI, and he preceded her in death in 1989.

She is survived by four children: Deborah Schenk of Gregory, Scottie Minix of Gregory, Marlene Stevens of Stockbridge, and Michael (Robert Hudson) Minix of Gregory; seven grandchildren: William Arthur, Ryan Lee, Jeffrey Scott, Jayson Neil, Chassidy Marie, Robert Ardel, Jess Matthew; and ten great-grandchildren, including Kaitlin R. Risner, a great-grandchild that she helped raise as her own; a brother, Wisemond “Blue” (Sylvia) Salyer of Jackson, sister-in-law, Dorothy Salyer, and numerous nieces and nephews, including her niece, Joan Angonese, who was more like a sister to her. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Patchell Salyer, Ernestine Minix, Bernice Bailey, Edna Carpenter, Audrey Minix, and Myrtle Howard.

Lillian attended several churches in the area, most recently the Family Tabernacle Church of God. Lillian was a great shopper and always loved a good buy. She loved going to garage sales and to dicker and deal. She loved to play card games, especially when she won. Most of all, she loved her family and friends, and she will be missed by many.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. A short prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home, led by Pastor Jeff Howard.

She will be laid to rest with her husband at the Noah Minix Cemetery in Foraker, Kentucky with a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, officiated by Elder Doyle Keeton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stockbridge Outreach.

JoAnn Clouse

Margaret “JoAnn” Clouse, age 87, of Grass Lake, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born on May 10, 1934, in Kimball, West Virginia, the daughter of Warren and Gertrude (Radford) Goodson.

JoAnn joined the US Airforce at the age of 18. While stationed in Baltimore, MD, she met Cecil Clouse, and they were married on June 3, 1954. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2012.

JoAnn was a member of the United Methodist Church in Waterloo, MI. She retired from the Chelsea Community Hospital after working there for 25 years. After retiring, she and Cecil delivered Meals on Wheels for 10 years. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, and spending time with all her family

She is survived by two children, Debbie (Robert) Wilson, and David (Laurie) Clouse, all of Waterloo, MI; grandchildren, Angie Drake of Indiana, Robert (Krista) Wilson of Grass Lake, Jason (Tiff) Clouse of Waterloo, Ashley Nickerson of Napoleon; great-grandchildren: Cody, Jared, Stevie, Landon, Shelby, Conner, Drake, Taylor and Robert; sister, Patty Patrick of Grass Lake, and brother, Wayne Goodson of West Virginia. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Carrie Albert, Lee Goodson, Evelyn Condo, and Nick Goodson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Waterloo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 6-8 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Waterloo Village Church.

Floyd W. Young

Floyd Willard Young, age 55, of Munith, Michigan, passed away on September 5, 2021 at home. He was born on December 6, 1965 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Brandt and Anne (Falk) Young.

Floyd graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1984. He attended Northern Michigan University for three years before enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. He retired as an E6 / Petty Officer First Class after a 20 year career proudly serving in the Coast Guard. During his career he traveled the world having crossed the international dateline twice. He traveled from Antarctica to the Arctic circle three times while serving on the USCGC Polar Sea.

Floyd enjoyed all types of hunting and fishing, and watching any and all sports. After retiring he enjoyed prospecting for minerals. He loved spending time with family and friends.

Floyd is survived by his mother, Anne Young, and two siblings, Kevin (Kelly Taurianen) Young and Chris (Gena) Young. He had a special place in his heart for his nephew, Ethan, three nieces, Madisen, Caitlyn, and Alexis, along with many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Brandt Young.

There are no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited or a charity of their choice.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Dorothy E. Hellner

Dorothy Ellen (Barth) Hellner, of Chelsea, MI, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021 at her home, around the corner from her childhood home in Lima Township. She was born on January 30, 1931 in Chelsea, the daughter of Fredrick and Anna (Mullen) Barth. On August 9, 1958 she married Leo D. Hellner, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2000.

Dorothy lived in the Chelsea area and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church her whole life. She attended school at the small Lima Township schoolhouse right down the road and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1949. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and gardening. Quick to laugh and compassionate, she was always willing to help her family. She made great cookies and believed wholeheartedly about doing the right thing. She gave her family roots and adored her grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by four children: Greg (Bonnie) Hellner of Michigan Center, John (Sarah) Hellner of Chelsea, Michelle (Scott) McClure of Idaho, and Mary (Skip DeWall) Hellner of Chelsea; grandchildren Tyler McClure of Missouri, Kalli McClure of Kansas, Hannah Lash of Ann Arbor, and Sophie Lash of Chelsea; step-grandchildren Nathan and Noah Moyer, both of Ypsilanti.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia (Charles) Williams and Ruth (Hugo) Luenser, and her brothers Carl, Harold, and Robert Barth.

Dorothy will be laid to rest on Friday, September 10, 2021 with a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea.

The family will receive friends at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Arbor Hospice Foundation or the St. Louis School or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Norine M. Collins

Norine M. Collins, age 82, of Chelsea, MI, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline.

She was born on November 12, 1938 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the daughter of Mac and Eulahlee (Boyer) Packard. Norine lived in the Chelsea area all her life. She graduated from the old Chelsea High School located on Park Street, Class of 1957. She always boasted that she was one of the first people to paint “the rock,” which was located on Park Street at the time. They proudly displayed ‘57 on that rock.

Norine ran the Chelsea Village Bakery for many years. She was a hard worker and very social, and the bakery suited her skills to connect with the community. She also worked at the Chelsea Community Hospital in the housekeeping department. Later she enjoyed spending time with the elderly as a nursing assistant. She also enjoyed bowling, and spending time with her grandchildren. Norine was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, where she had many friends and relatives.

Surviving are six children: John Collins of Ann Arbor, Christopher Collins of Jackson, Steve (Debbie) Collins of Plymouth, Colleen (Dean) Thompson of Jackson, Beth (Jim) Fink of Ypsilanti, and Tom (Charisse) Collins of Chelsea, brothers and sisters: Gary (Bernice) Packard of Chelsea, Gloria (Basil) Greenleaf of Clinton, Nadine Packard of Las Vegas, Glenda (Tim) Osugi of Ann Arbor, and Neil Packard of Colorado; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Collins, two sons, John Collins and Ronny Collins, one daughter, Deann L. Rosentreter, and two grandchildren, Delyn Thompson, and Celora Thompson, and another infant grandchild, Sarah.

Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m., with her grandson, Rev. Samuel Fink, officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9-11 a.m.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital or Faith in Action Chelsea.

Jon W. Spaulding

Jon W. Spaulding, age 63, of Chelsea, MI, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born on June 17, 1958 in Ann Arbor, MI the son of Rolland and Gretchen (Burg) Spaulding.

Jon had worked for Chelsea Milling Company for 38 years, retiring in 2018. He loved to mushroom hunt all over the state of Michigan. He also enjoyed deer hunting and golfing.

Surviving are his fiancee, Holly Bulko, his children, Jenifer (Christopher Perez) Spaulding of TN, Jon Jr. (Deena) Spaulding of AR, and Dylan Spaulding of Chelsea; Holly’s children, Nicholee (John) Houle of Chelsea, and Maclain Stedman; brothers and sisters, Jeff (Andrea) Spaulding of MD, Lee (Art) Tremper of Chelsea, Daniel (Kathy) Spaulding of Jackson, Shawn (Rick) Slane of Manchester, and Bill (Michele) Spaulding of Chelsea; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his niece, Abigail M. Uphaus.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 11:00 a.m., from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Deacon Mike Martin officiating. Burial will take place at Vermont Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family.