Tiffany A. Keith

Tiffany Anne Keith, of Jackson, MI, age 42, passed away on May 12, 2024 at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1980, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Michael and Cathy Sue (Lawrence) Green.

Tiffany found immense fulfillment in her role as an occupational therapist, touching countless lives with her dedication and compassion. Her strength was matched only by her gentle heart, a quality cherished by all who knew her. On October 31, 2016, she married Deanna (Miller) in Jackson, MI.

Tiffany found joy in spending time with family. She adored her nieces and nephews, and her faithful dog, Kookie, and her beloved cat, Woogie. She also loved spending time at the beach. Tiffany leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, forever etched in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

She is survived by her devoted wife, Deanna, her brothers, Michael Keith and Brian (Audra) Keith, numerous nieces and nephews, and her step-father, Gary Rhoades. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private service and burial will be held at a later date.

In honor of Tiffany's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Haven Care Center Tiffany A. Keith Memorial Garden Fund.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

David W. Brudon

David W. Brudon, of Chelsea, MI, age 72, passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home in Chelsea, MI.

David was born on November 19, 1951 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of William and Doris (Turner) Brudon. He spent his formative years in Ann Arbor, where he cultivated lifelong passions and friendships.

David dedicated over two decades of his career as the Director of Marketing for the University of Michigan Hospitals. A true people person, David found joy in every interaction. He loved a good round of golf, going to the theater, and classic movies—particularly black and white and WWII films. An avid reader and music lover, he found joy in all genres of music and literature. He played the tuba and drums. David's artistic spirit also found expression through his keen eye for photography, capturing moments of beauty and meaning. He loved all animals, especially dogs. His legacy of kindness, compassion, and warmth will forever be treasured by those fortunate enough to have known him.

David is survived by his two children, Nicholas Brudon of Ann Arbor, and Lindsey (Johann) Morse of Marysville; the mother of his children, Lynne Brudon; three grandchildren Anden, Ayla, and Avery; his loving companion of the past five years, Beverly Sisler; one brother, James (Lucia) Brudon of Melrose, FL and a sister, Claudia (Brad) Ewald of Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his step-mother, Margaret Brudon.

Private interment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea, MI.

A Celebration of Life take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at 435 Stein Rd., Ann Arbor. After the gathering, the family plans to meet up at Cleary’s Pub in Chelsea to continue the fellowship and raise a glass to David.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action or the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Minnie E. Maier

Minnie Evelyn Maier, age 87, of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Gregory, MI, passed away on May 9, 2024 at her home in Chelsea, MI.

Minnie was born on November 6, 1936 in Arkansas, the daughter of Alfred and Claris (Koser) Moss. She married William A. Maier on July 26, 1967, and they lived in Gregory for many years. They enjoyed nearly 46 years of marriage before he passed away in 2013. She moved to the Pines in Chelsea in 2021.

Minnie's life was a testament to her boundless energy and generous spirit. She worked for the Secretary of State for over 25 years. She also volunteered her time working the elections. She also enjoyed volunteering and spending time at the Chelsea Senior Center where she had many friends. She enjoyed the many trips she took with the Chelsea Seniors. She also enjoyed walking, immersing herself in the pages of a good book, and trying her luck at the casino. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.

Minnie is survived by five children, Ross (Heather) Maier of Jackson, Robert (Cheri) Maier of Virginia, Richard (Delores) Maier of North Carolina, Randall (Jodee) Maier of Westland, and Ronald (Kay) Maier of N. Carolina; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her siblings: Steve (Sue) Moss of Milan, Lewis (Shirley) Moss of Gregory, and Ina Chabot of Elk Rapids, and many nieces and nephews.

A luncheon and celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gregory Community Church, 126 Church St., Gregory, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Senior Center.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Armand F. Beduhn

Armand Forrest Beduhn, age 87, of Gregory, MI, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024.

Armand was born on October 25, 1936 in Fowlerville, MI to Forrest and Gladys (Aldrich) Beduhn. He had lived in Livingston Co. most of his life where he remained active in farming. He raised draft horses and was a member of the Michigan Draft Horse Breeders Association. He enjoyed tractor pulls and traveled all over going to tractor pulls. He mostly liked International and Allis Chalmers tractors. In the 1980's he started working for R.W. Humrich and Sons Farm as a farm mechanic where he worked for many years.

Armand married Patricia Ann (Kunzelman) on February 20, 1959 at the Plainfield United Methodist Church. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage. They were both immersed in the Gregory Community, the farming community, as well as the Plainfield United Methodist Church. Armand is survived by one son, Jared (Christine) Beduhn of Gregory; his siblings, Gerald (Irene) Beduhn of Howell, Janet Boseson of Fowlerville, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, in 2003, and three siblings, Harland Beduhn, Janice Rasgen, and Gloria Knickerbocker.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 5-7 p.m., and on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Pastor Missy Noll officiating. Burial will follow at Plainfield Cemetery in Unadilla Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plainfield United Methodist Church.

Ruth L. Chadwell

Ruth L. Chadwell, age 96, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on May 9, 2024 at Chelsea Retirement Community. Ruth was born on March 28, 1928 in Roaring Spring, PA, the daughter of Roy and Irene (Thomas) Delozier.

She married Harry P. Buberniak on May 19, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA. They lived in Southgate, MI for 30 years, where they built several homes and raised their family. Harry passed away on December 31, 1984.

She also lived in Ypsilanti, MI where she belonged to Ypsilanti Twp. Seniors and St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Ypsilanti. She married Floyd Chadwell Jr. on October 16, 1996, and they enjoyed 12 years of marriage until his passing on January 13, 2009. She then moved to Portland, MI to be near family, and attended both the Portland United Methodist Church and the First Congregational Church of Portland. In 2019, she moved to the Silver Maples Retirement Community in Chelsea.

Ruth's life was marked by love, creativity, and a deep-rooted connection to family and faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and had many close friends. She was an artist and loved nature. She found joy in painting nature and scenery, both oil and water color canvas, and writing poetry.

Ruth is survived by her three children, Harry (Michele) Buberniak Jr. of Ottawa Lake, MI, Susan (Paul) Caines of Chelsea, MI, and Jo Anne (Kurt) Hinds of Portland, MI; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Darlene Scott and Beverly Karns, both of Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry, second husband, Floyd; four brothers, Roy Delozier Jr., Wilford "Willy" Delozier, Clair Delozier, infant Donald Lee Delozier; and two sisters, Betty Amick and Freda Manspeaker.

Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Joy Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Private burial will take place at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to the UMRC Heritage Fund or the Arbor Hospice Foundation.

Donna M. Pierce

Donna M. Pierce, age 87, of Chelsea, MI, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Donna was born on February 7, 1937, in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Paul and Nellie (McKinney) Steeb.

On July 7, 1956, she married the love of her life, Donald F. Pierce, in Ann Arbor, MI. They made their home, and raised their family, in Chelsea. Together, they embarked on a journey of nearly 66 years of joyful companionship. Donna and Don shared a passion for life, family, travel, and creating beautiful memories together.

Donna's creative spirit found expression in various forms, from her skillful photography to her intricate knitting, crocheting, quilting, and sewing projects. She and Don enjoyed traveling the country and spending time with their family at their cottage in Houghton Lake. In retirement, they wintered in Florida and enjoyed many hours walking the beach, looking for sand dollars and shells.

Donna is survived by her three daughters, Kathryn Pierce of Chelsea, Cynthia Dunlevy of California, and Karyn Zaitonia of Chelsea; her five beloved grandchildren, Jeff, Jenny, Ali, Pierce, and Kailey; her two cherished great-grandchildren, Willow and Wren; her brother, Richard Steeb; her sister, Nancy Stoddard; nieces, Sheryl, Jill and Kelley; nephews, Dennis, Mark, Kevin and Chris. Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don, in April 2022.

Donna was a loving mother and grandmother who taught her family to be creative and see the beauty in all things. She will be greatly missed.

Per Donna's wishes a small family gathering celebrating her life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

James Edward Stephens

James Edward "Eddie" Stephens, age 92, of Jackson, MI, formerly of Munith, MI, passed away on May 3, 2024. Eddie was born on April 14, 1932 in Allen, KY, the son of Thomas and Anne (Watkins) Stephens. He moved to Munith, Michigan when he was 15 years old, where he lived for most of his life. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, and continued to serve in the US Army Reserves for several years.

Eddie's legacy is one of service and dedication. He worked for the Oldsmobile plant in Lansing for many years. Praised as an expert driver, his skillful maneuvers allowed him to load the cars at the Oldsmobile plant with precision or back up a semi into tight spaces. His family lovingly referred to him as a human GPS. He knew the lay of the country and could take you anywhere. Eddie also enjoyed farming and raising pigs. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

Above all, Eddie was a devoted family man, finding his greatest joy in the company of his loved ones. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Eddie married Callie (Anderson) on December 29, 1954 in Angola, IN, and they enjoyed nearly 48 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2002.

Eddie is survived by his son, Jim (Donna), daughter, Pati (Jim), and son-in-law, Steve; grandchildren, Steven, Becky (Tom), David, Kellye (Evan), Beth, and Jessie (Justin); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Bristol, Virginia, Callie, and Remington; and his in-laws, Harry, Mary Ellen, and Jerry. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie, great-grandson, Wyatt, and siblings, Tom, Velton, Willie, Oneeda, and Maggie.

Private services were held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge and he was laid to rest with his wife, Callie, at Fitchburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mikey & Me animal shelter.

When times were tough, Eddie always said, "It's just one of those things..."

Danny Blair

Danny Blair, age 53, died at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on May 2, 2024. He was born the son of  Curtis and Minnie Pearl Blair on March 30, 1971 in Jackson, Michigan.

Danny loved karaoke, fishing, and playing cards and being a grandpa. He is survived by his son, Stephen Blair Powell, 10 grandchildren, his significant other, Teresa Hobart; siblings, Ruby (Mitchell) Salyers, Jim (Rhonda) Blair, Lanney (Sarah) Blair, Randy Blair, Tonja Kilbourn and Nick Blair, along with many nieces and nephews. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Scott Kilbourn.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at North Waterloo Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to a Go Fund Me account in Danny's name.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Ralph "Gary" Lewis

Ralph “Gary” Lewis, age 70, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on May 1, 2024 at his home. He was born May 23, 1953 in Stockbridge, MI, the son of Leslie and Ada (Heselschwerdt) Lewis.

Gary had lived in the Stockbridge area all of his life. He graduated from Stockbridge High School and worked as a foreman for OmniSource in Jackson for 41 years. He married Carol Sue Schubert on June 16, 1972 in Plainfield, MI, and they enjoyed nearly 52 years of marriage.

Gary's faith was central to his life. He was a life-member of Crossroads Community Church, where he was very involved, from Vacation Bible School to serving as a church elder. Gary found solace in spending time outdoors, whether he was hunting, fishing, foraging for mushrooms, or riding his motorcycle. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a friend to many. His kind and compassionate sense will be missed by all who knew him.

Gary is survived by his wife, Carol, three daughters, Tracy (Chris) Caroen of Pleasant Lake, Christy (Chad) Minix of Stockbridge, and Kelly Risner of Munith; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donnie (Linda) Lewis of Stockbridge, and Ronnie (Virginia) Lewis of Unadilla; and a sister-in-law, Sally Lewis; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenneth Lewis, and a sister, Mary Jane Anderson.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Crossroads Community Church, Stockbridge, where the family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Mary Ann Seigel

Mary Ann Seigel, age 89, of Gregory, MI, passed away on April 30, 2024 at WellBridge of Pinckney. Mary Ann was born on November 15, 1934 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of William and Clara (Becker) McGee.

She married Arnold R. Seigel on January 23, 1971, and lived in Gregory the remainder of her life.

Mary Ann's life was a testament to faith, joy, and commitment. She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the church choir. She loved to sing, and she also was a member of the Sweet Adeline’s Women Barbershop Music Group. She worked as a clerk for the Department of Agriculture for 10 years. She enjoyed many years with the Gregory and Stockbridge Senior Groups, and she was the Treasurer for the National Farmers Organization up until the last five months of her life.

Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed crocheting and had made many afghans for family and friends, as well as donating hundreds of them to nursing homes and hospice organizations. She also loved traveling with her husband, creating many fond memories.

Mary Ann is survived by her five children, Mike (Carlie) Seigel of Stockbridge, Melinda Pfeiffer of Georgia, Marge (Fred) Noll of Gregory, Mark (Tina) Seigel of Webberville, MI and Marcia (Dan) Hengesbach of Westphalia, MI; as well as 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Arnold, preceded her in death on January 5, 2015. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, William Pfeiffer, and two brothers, Louis McGee and Bob McGee.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at the Plainfield United Methodist Church on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Missy Noll officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Plainfield United Methodist Church.