Judith "Judy" L. Lentz

Judith “Judy” Lee Lentz, age 67, of Stockbridge, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on Monday, April 24, 2023, after her second battle with breast cancer.

She was born the daughter of Benjamin W. and Barbara A. (Benton) Brown on June 6, 1955 in Waukegan, IL, but Atchison, KS was the place that she called home. She married her high school sweetheart, Wesley M. Lentz, on May 25, 1974. They resided in Atchison (with a three year detour in Whittier, CA) until 1997, when they moved to Stockbridge, MI. She truly enjoyed working with children at Atchison Child Care Association for many years and celebrated 20 years at Chelsea Milling Company before retiring along with her husband in January 2022.

Judy, aka "Memaw," loved spending time with her grandchildren, square dancing, crafting, volunteering with the Stockbridge Lionesses, taking care of her many animals, camping, and enjoyed walking along the beach of South Padre Island while spending time at their property in Texas. A true Kansan, she loved the Wizard of Oz, sunflowers, and the Kansas City Chiefs!

In addition to her loud but loving husband of 49 years, she is survived by her children, Kimberly (Michael) Williamson of Stockbridge, MI, Andrew Lentz of Fort Wayne, IN, and Phillip (Tracie) Lentz of Stockbridge, MI; siblings, Jane (Dwaine) Klingman of Atchison, KS, Daniel (Joyce) Brown of Gower, MO, Beth (Rob) Stone of Atchison, KS, and Paul (Sherry) Brown of Nortonville, KS; her beloved and beyond spoiled grandchildren, Aayden, AJ, Jackson, Makayla, Bennett, and Hazel, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Audie and Rick, and her nephew, Craig.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 5-7 p.m., and again on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 1-2 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, the family will have a reception with refreshments and light snacks at the Back Street Hall, 114 N Center St, Stockbridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stockbridge Lions Club.

David C. Roscoe

David C. Roscoe, of Webberville, MI, age 61, passed away on April 20, 2023 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. David was born on January 22, 1962 in Jackson, MI, the son of David Roscoe and Sue (Root). He had lived in Webberville for the past seven years, moving from Charlotte, MI. He worked as an ironworker, and he enjoyed watching Star Trek and playing video games. He also loved trying various foods. He especially loved his dog and constant companion, Charlee.

David is survived by his mother and father, Sue (Don) Challender of Charlotte; three children, Andrea (Nick) Tryon of Woodland, MI, Alexander David Roscoe of Webberville, and Allen Roscoe of Woodland; grandsons, Dominick Tryon and Teaghan Tryon, and Aiden Rochester; and his siblings, Debra (Asmund) Rhode of Charlotte, Joseph (Antonia) Challender of Charlotte, and Chris Challender of Illinois.

Per his wishes, a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Vicki L. Poley

Vicki L. Poley of Grass Lake, MI passed away unexpectedly at St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township, Michigan on April 19, 2023. She was born the daughter of James R. and Emily Margaret (Almond) Mitchell on June 30, 1950. On March 7, 1970 she married Jerry W. Poley and he survives. Vicki loved to read, knit, and go on vacations with her entire family, especially to the U.P. of Michigan. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt and grandmother. In addition to her husband Jerry, she is survived by her daughters Karen (Gary) Bush, Amie Armstrong; sister Jacki (Karl) Roehm; grandchildren Alexander, Jonathan, and Rebecca Clark; many nieces and nephews and her beloved dogs. The family will receive friends at the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Ridgeway Cemetery in Tecumseh, MI. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Steven B. "Steve" Zeigler

Steven B. Zeigler, age 55, passed away on April 16, 2023. Steven was born on April 4, 1968 in Jackson, MI to Norman and Vicki (Earle) Zeigler.

Steve lived in Stockbridge area for his entire life, where he was a member of Crossroads Community Church. Steve attended Ferris State University for his undergrad degree and went on to Seton Hall University for his masters degree. He worked for General Motors as a program quality engineer. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and spending time up north at the family cabin. He was a U of M sports fanatic.

Steve is survived by his two children, Shelby Zeigler and Andrew Zeigler, and their mother, Mickie Zeigler, all of Stockbridge; one brother, Scott (Mae) Zeigler of Lake Orion, one sister, Jodi (Eric) Adams of Indiana, and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Crossroads Community Church in Stockbridge, MI, officiated by Sr. Pastor Dr. Josh Lilly and Pastor Brian Johnson. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., and on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Community Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Kenneth G. Miller

Kenneth G. Miller, age 91, formerly of Naples, FL, and Dexter, MI, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Silver Maples of Chelsea, MI. Kenneth was born on June 4, 1931 in Tawas City, MI the son of Charles and Grace (Carpenter) Miller.

He married Delphine (Burzyck) in Saginaw, MI on September 28, 1957. He graduated from the University of Michigan with his MBA, and he worked in finance for many years including time with Ernst and Ernst, Aetna Cement and Martin Marietta Materials.

Ken and Delphine had lived for many years in Naples, FL, where he was a member of the Vineyards Country Club. Ken was a lifelong avid tennis player, and certainly enjoyed the tennis community at the Vineyards. He also enjoyed watching tennis and especially watching his grandsons play and excel at high school tennis in Ann Arbor. Ken was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter.

He is survived by his wife, Delphine Miller of Chelsea, and two daughters, Jane (Brian Williams) Miller of Dexter, and Jill (David) Drake of Kerrville, Texas; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Per his wishes, a private burial will take place at a later date in Saginaw, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to Silver Maples of Chelsea.

Paul N. Cousins

Paul N. Cousins, “Mr. Dexter,” age 84, of Dexter, Michigan passed away on December 9, 2022 after a long and well-lived life. During a brief illness, he was lovingly cared for at home by his family, who was there when he left this world to reunite with the love of his life, Pat.

Paul was born on September 1, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to Harry and Alice Cousins. He graduated from Portage High School, and later Bryan College in Dayton, TN, where he met Pat. They were married for 61 years and raised their family in Dexter.

Paul taught Environmental Science and Biology at Dexter High School for 20 years and provided Union leadership in the Michigan Education Association. He then followed his passion and opened Cousins Heritage Inn in 1984. He and Pat put their hearts into their award winning restaurant and operated it until 2001.

Many will remember Paul for his involvement in the community, including service on the Dexter City Council, and Huron River Watershed Council, saving Gordon Hall, the Capital Campaign Committee for the Chelsea Hospital Cancer Center, developing Mill Creek Park, starting the Community Garden, and many arts and music organizations including Ann Arbor Summer Fest. Paul was one of the original Dexter Rotarians, finding additional opportunities to serve and developing many friendships.

Paul was preceded in death by his soulmate, Pat, in September 2021. He is survived by his son, Kevin, and granddaughter, Maura; son, Dennis (Kathy), and grandchildren, Kyle and Kara; and son, Jon. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Alice (Gary) Allen, niece, Gayle, and nephew, David Allen. Paul is loved and will be missed by a large extended family which includes many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Kevin, Dennis, and Jon would like to thank family, friends, and community members who loved and supported Dad.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that check donations are sent to the Rotary Club Foundation at P.O. Box 37, Dexter, MI 48130, or you can send electronic donations to Maura via ZelleMaura.Cousins@gmail.com or CashApp at $MauraAnnCousins.

The donations will be used for a memorial and to establish a scholarship fund administered by the Dexter Rotary.

A Memorial Service will take place at the Dexter High School Auditorium on Earth Day - Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. After a brief service, all are invited to stay for a few select musical performances in honor of Paul.

The family will receive friends at the high school auditorium from 10-11 a.m.

Norman L. Osborn

Norman L. "Norm" Osborn, age 79, of Stockbridge, passed away on April 11, 2023. Norman was born on April 8, 1944 in Inglewood, California to Richard and Carol (Hammerquist) Osborn.

Norm moved to Mason, Michigan in 2012 from California. He married Vivian A. (Warner) August 2, 2014. Norm loved gardening and researching family genealogy. Photography was a true passion for Norm, and he created his own small business with his love for that.

Norm is survived by his loving wife, Vivian, and children, Sherrie Barnes of Arizona, Ryan Osborn of California, Beth Riegert of Leslie, Ben Rickman of Jackson, and Ashleigh Rickman of Leslie; two sisters, Lynn Reimer of Oregon and Anna Gilliland of Leslie; 10 grandchildren, and eight (plus one on the way) great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including Lisa Allen, and her son, Alex, and two dear friends, Milton Ries and Dan Dembinski, who helped take care of Norm. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Donovan Osborn.

Per his wishes a private service will we held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Scott Rabideau

Scott Rabideau, age 49, passed away on April 12, 2023, at his home in Stockbridge, MI. Scott was born on January 20, 1974 in Lansing, MI to Darryl and Suzanne (Schneider) Rabideau.

Scott had lived in Stockbridge for the last three years moving from the Brighton, MI area. In his earlier days he loved being outdoors fishing, playing football, and baseball. He was a pitcher and enjoyed playing on travel baseball teams. He enjoyed having his friends over for bonfires, and he loved listening to music. He felt it moved his soul.

He is survived by both his parents of Stockbridge, one son, Jacob Teal of Howell, MI; his siblings, Adam (Donielle) Rabideau of North Carolina, Joy (Andrew) Pfeiffer of Ypsilanti, Dave Rabideau of Stockbridge, Kimberly (Darrin) Dodge of Nashville, Lisa (Ryan) Ley of Horton, MI; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don (Bea) Schneider and James (Esther) Rabideau, as well as a niece, Brittanie Preston.

Per his wishes, he has donated his body to science. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life.

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

Elizabeth A. Webb

Elizabeth Ann Webb, age 66, passed away on April 7, 2023 in Mason, MI. Elizabeth was born on July 28, 1956 in West Van Lear, KY to Carl and Mary Lou (Patrick) Webb. She had worked for the Department of Corrections for seven years. Elizabeth loved country music, watching Westerns, and working in her garden with her dad. Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Christy Webb of Mason, MI; two grandchildren, Kirsten Webb and Brent Smith; a sister, Janet Webb of Stockbridge, brother, David Webb, and special friend, Mike Dalton; as well as several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Judy Barker, Natalie Clark, and infant sister, Nina Webb.

A funeral service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with John Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Nadine T. Koch

Nadine T. Koch, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 5, 2023.

She was born the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Stark) Lentz on July 11, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nadine went to St. Mary School until 8th grade and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1961.  

Nadine was employed at Chelsea State Bank for the last 19 years and always greeted customers with a smile.  She conducted morning prayers at funeral homes for many years, worked at Heydlauff's for several years, and taught Sunday School and Catechism.

Nadine is survived by her children, Todd (Holly) Koch, Jeanette (Patrick) Koch-Irish, Julie Stotler, and Jill (Chuck) Kovick; eight grandchildren, Lauren (Andy) Clemons, Sabrina Heydlauff, Kaitlin (Jeremy) Van Orman, Erin (Branden) Bisher, Rebecca Stotler, Tristan Koch, Colin Kovick, and Lainey Kovick; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen (Ed) Kain.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Mary Catholic Church with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will be private.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St Louis Center.