Kristin Lee “Kris” Scheppe

Kristin Lee “Kris” Scheppe, age 51, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on June 22, 1971 in Livonia, MI to Warren and Anita (Bailey) Scheppe.

Kris enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and especially her grandkids.  She loved shopping, as it was her passion to find all the best deals.  She and her family loved to vacation in Florida and relax on the beach. 

Kris is survived by her mother, Anita Scheppe, brothers, Jeff Steckelberg (Leela Vernon) of Stockbridge, and Josef Scheppe (Amber Badour) of Ann Arbor, and her life-long partner, Brian Ball.  Also surviving are her three girls:  Faith Comiskey (Stanley Augustine) of Okemos, Amanda Rose (Mark) of Fowlerville, Jessica Renard (Aaron) of Webberville; four grandchildren, Ashton, Ava, Morgan, Marley; niece, Jenna Britcher (Jack).  She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Scheppe.

A memorial in her honor will be held on August 27, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the White Oak Township Hall, 1002 S. M-52, Webberville, MI.  Food and refreshments will be provided. Contributions may be made to Elara Caring (Hospice) of Jackson or the Ingham County Humane Society.

Ida May McArthur

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ida May McArthur, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away at her home on July 28, 2022 at the age of 74.

She was born the daughter of Candelerio and Josie (Gagliardi) Trujillo on June 26, 1948 in Trinidad, Colorado. Ida married Donald Raymond McArthur on June 25, 1966 in Trinidad, Colorado, and they were blessed with 56 years together. Ida loved spending time with her friends and family, especially when she was cooking for them. She was an excellent cook and was always ready to send food to loved ones. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 50 years and loved helping others learn about the Bible.

Ida is survived by her loving husband, Don, and two of her sons, Donald Jr. (Dana) McArthur of Stockbridge, and Jason (Debbie) McArthur of Jackson, as well as her grandchildren, Rachael, Megan, and Bobby. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Trancoso of Trinidad, Colorado, and brother, Fred (Betty) Gagliardi of Denver, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her son, Stacy McArthur. Ida will be dearly missed by her many friends and family.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Pricilla M. Plonka

Priscilla Marylan Plonka, age 94, of Gregory, Michigan passed away at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital on July 28, 2022.

She was born the daughter of Elliott and Minerva (Schaefer) Childs on December 15, 1927 in Flint, Michigan.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading novels and newspapers, and spending time up north mushroom hunting and time at her cabin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Plonka. She is survived by her son, Mitch (Wendy) Hause, granddaughters, Nadine (Marc) Bowden, Erin (Jason) Griffin, Angela Bissoux; great-granddaughter, Samantha Griffin, and great-grandson, Michael Griffin.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Plainfield Cemetery.

Lawrence C. Randall

Lawrence C. Randall of Chelsea, MI. Larry went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2022, at the age of 77. He was born on September 29, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio to Lawrence Ned Randall and Mary Wirth. He was an incredibly loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Larry retired from General Motors in 2000. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church for many years, where he served the Lord with gladness and sang in the choir. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his competitive spirit, his love for his family, and his wonderful, contagious laugh. He is survived by the mother of his children, Valerie Randall, his three children: Audra (Dan) Lang of Webberville, Amy (Pete) Simerly of Clinton, and Ned (Kristy) Randall of Tipton, eight grandchildren: Cody, Zoe, Madison, Dawson, Cameron, Zachary, Haley, and Lila, and two great grandchildren Emery and Cadence. Two sisters, Carol (Harold) Dalton of Michigan, and Shirley Marsh of Ohio, along with many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 47500 Warren Rd., Canton, MI 48187 on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11:00am. With visitation beginning at 10:00am. Pastor Barry Bedwell will officiate with the celebration of his life with a reception and meal at noon for all attending. Flowers may be sent to the church OR, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent In Memory of Larry Randall to the Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St., Chelsea, MI 48118.

Hilbert N. Proctor

Hilbert N. Proctor, age 87, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1934 in Stockbridge, MI to Clinton and Grace (Marsh) Proctor.

Hilbert served in the United States Army from 1954-1958. On September 5, 1959, he married Dorothy L. (Brooks), and they moved to Stockbridge where they resided for 62 years. He attended Millville United Methodist Church and was self-employed as a truck driver. In his down time, he enjoyed spending time in his workshop doing woodworking, being outdoors, and camping. He loved riding his golf cart around the farm and neighborhood.

Hilbert is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and his five children: Bobbie (Cheryl) Risner of Mason, Roger (Teresa) Proctor of Munith, Scott (Teresa) Proctor of Kentucky, Robin (Andy) Burkhart of Parma, and Tracy (Larry) Baldwin of Stockbridge; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Clinton (Joann) Proctor of Jackson, and two sisters, Arloa (Mark) Smith of Stockbridge and Coteal MacLaren of Florida. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Bobbie Risner III, and his parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post #510 on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. and then luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post #510 or Elara Caring (Hospice) 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Patricia A. "Pat" Hill

Patricia Ann “Pat” Hill, age 77, of Gregory, MI, passed away on July 20, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Patricia was born on April 11, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Eugene and Mildred (Parker) Davis.

On November 19, 1965, she married Larry I. Hill in Brighton, Michigan. In 1965, they moved to their present home and farm, where they raised their family. Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She enjoyed baking, shopping, and watching Westerns. She also enjoyed antiques, especially oil lamps and collectibles.

She is survived by three children, Larry (Susan) Hill of Gregory, Cathy (Claude) Hale of Fowlerville, and Brian (Jodi) Hill of Gregory; eight grandchildren; and her siblings, Robert (Kathy) Davis of Brighton, Steve (Kathy) Davis of Brighton, and Jane (Kevin) Murphy of Howell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, in 2001.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 25, 2022, 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Missy Noll officiating. Burial will follow at Plainfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Plainfield United Methodist Church or the Unadilla Twp. Fire Department.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Roberta K. "Robin" Scripter

Roberta K. “Robin” Scripter, age 73, of Jackson, MI, passed away at her home on July 20, 2022. She was born on March 21, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, MI the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Coughlin) Parks.

Robin had lived in the Jackson area since 2013, moving from Grass Lake. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She also enjoyed reading, playing cards, going to the casino, and camping.

She married Gary R. Scripter on October 11, 1969, and he preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by three children, Michaela (Andy) Stribe of Hudson, MI, Jason (Christina) Scripter of Chelsea, and Russell Scripter of Jackson; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; as well as a brother-in-law, Dean DeVoe of Stockbridge. In addition to her husband, Gary, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy DeVoe.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea with V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. as well.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action, Chelsea. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Milton C. French

Milton Charles French, also known as “Frenchie,” age 92, sadly left us on Monday, July 18, 2022 following his difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is finally free from his earthly vessel and now lives fully restored with God in Heaven.

He was born August 28, 1929, in Waterloo Township, Michigan, and had lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1947, and he was self-employed in the scrap metal business where he resided for many years in Gregory, Michigan.

Milton enjoyed spending time out of doors, hiking, camping, and working outside. He also enjoyed playing chess and badminton.

He is survived by his life-long friend, Nancy Helmick, three children, Milton W. French of Wayne, John (Kathy) French of Ypsilanti Twp., and Cheryl Gransden of Pinckney; and the mother of his children, Gloria R. French. He has seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter French, and three sisters, Anitra DeSmyther, Lucia Collings, and Anna Oesterle.

A Funeral Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, July 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, Michigan. A luncheon will follow at the Gregory Community Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Hospice Foundation.

Bob Harding

Bob Harding passed away on June 10, 2022, at the age of 88, in his hometown of Pinckney, Michigan.

His battle with serious medical issues in recent years demonstrated his courage in facing life challenges with an indomitable will and an everlastingly positive outlook. He never met a stranger and collected new friends with each person he met. Despite the pain, Bob never gave up and stayed strong until the end.

Family meant everything to Bob. He left school at an early age to help support his family when his father became ill, and he modeled that sense of family and work ethos throughout his life. He joined the Army and honorably served his country. Bob was an accomplished builder, electrician, mechanic, spelunker, farmer, sewer, crocheter, whistler, pyrotechnic engineer, heavy equipment operator, excavator, and life advisor.

Bob met the love of his life, Mary, while chaperoning a school trip. They supported each other’s businesses and careers every step of the way. He was a proud father of their two daughters, Marcia and Anita. Bob’s passion for family continued when he moved to Arizona, and he expanded his family to include Joseph, his “Arizona son.”

Bob is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; his father, Florian, and mother, Lillian “Mabel” (Liddell) Harding.

He is survived by siblings, George (Arlene) Harding and Rita (Robert) Weatherholt; his children, Marcia (Kenneth) Ransom, Anita (Thomas) Jones, and Joseph (Michelle) Carusone; his grandchildren, Ashlee, Andrea, Trinity, Blake, Kenny, Korben, and Chad; and his great-grandchildren, Kayden, Lillian, Anna, John, Jay, and one on the way. Bob’s cherished rescued dog, Daisy, has been adopted by Marcia.

Ralph E. Hackworth

Ralph E. Hackworth, age 77, passed away at his home in Dansville, Michigan on July 16, 2022. He was born the son of Elmer and Thelma (Risner) Hackworth on May 16, 1945 in Stockbridge, Michigan. Ralph proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and gardening. He was known to many as a “Jack of all trades” and enjoyed playing Bluegrass Music. Ralph is survived by his siblings, Paul (Irene) Hackworth, Gordon (Tina) Hackworth, Brenda (Mort) Thornsbury, Jeanie Burley, Michael (Cherrie) Hackworth, and Mary (Steve) Qualley; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, and his brother, Larry. At this time arrangements are pending at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.