Janet Ruth Luck

Janet Ruth Luck (January 8, 1942 – September 7, 2024)

Janet Ruth Luck, age 82, of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. She was born January 8, 1942 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On July 20, 1968, she wed Alfred Luck and has been a Chelsea resident ever since. She is the daughter of the late James and Marian Good.

Janet worked at Jiffy Mix for 28 years and retired in 2001. Janet was a wonderful mother, a very strong hardworking woman, who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, arts and crafts, going to the park, watching soap operas, studying her faith, and especially having ice cream. Her father built a house on Crooked Lake, where she and her family spent many summers at the lake.

She will be leaving a void her family cannot fill. Janet was preceded in death by her late husband, Alfred Luck, and four brothers, Robert, Donald, Roger, and Steven Good.

She was a beloved sister to surviving brothers, Charles (Simone) Good and David Good. She was a beloved mother to four children, Robert Luck of Michigan Center, Julie (Tom) Kittel of Onsted, Patricia Kelly of Chelsea, and Daniel Luck of Mason.

She was a loving grandmother of Corey Lazarz (Amber) of Jackson, Marisa Laughter (George) of East Lansing, Jared Lazarz (Haley) of Farmington Hills, Jeremy Lazarz (Kelly) of Jackson, Alison Luck of Grand Rapids, and Mackenzie Luck of Kalkaska, and another grandson due in October. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was also a great-grandmother of Karlie Lazarz and Luke Lazarz, step-great-grandmother of Piper Laughter, and another great-granddaughter arriving in November, Maeve Laughter.

Her celebration of life will be held on September 12, 2024 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, Michigan. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m., with services at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea.

Flowers can be sent to Staffan-Mitchell, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, Michigan, or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community.


Mary Lou Fletcher

Mary Lou Fletcher, of Stockbridge, MI, age 85, passed away on August 28th, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital. She was born on August 27th, 1939, in Sublett, Kentucky, the daughter of Western and Sis (Montgomery) Allen.

As a child, Mary Lou and her family moved from Kentucky to Chelsea. On October 31st, 1959, she married Willard Fletcher, and they resided in Stockbridge for 36 wonderful years until his passing on September 9th,1995.

Mary Lou held various jobs throughout her life, including positions at Jiffy Mix, the local movie theater, and the hardware store all in Chelsea, as well as the Speedway gas station in Stockbridge that she and Willard owned for several years. She also worked as a cook for Stockbridge Community Schools. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Stockbridge for approximately 60 years, where she started the church's quilting club, donating everything from material to thread.

Mary Lou loved gardening, mushroom hunting, and many people enjoyed her delicious Southern cooking. However, her greatest joy came from her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always finding time to attend every sporting event for her family and friends.

She will be dearly missed by her three daughters, Linda (Dennis) Petsch of Stockbridge, Lisa (Kurt) Knisely of Stockbridge, and Jennifer (Tim-deceased) Schilz of Pinckney; two grandchildren, CJ (Jackie) Lewis, and Emily (Mike) Hoard; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Carl Lewis; four sisters, Molly Sue (Luke) Collinsworth of Chelsea, Nellie (Beacher-deceased), Patrick of Jackson, Joyce (Ron) Watkins of Hillsdale, and Theda (Mike) Dyer of Lansing; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and distant relatives; as well as two children she babysat that she thought of as her own, Sarah and Matthew Ford; and her wonderful caretakers, Bill and Patrisha LeMaster. The family also wishes to thank Bradford Howard and Katherine Smarch for their efforts.

In addition to her husband, Willard, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Western and Sis Allen, a son, Bobby Jo Fletcher, a sister, Phyllis (Emerson-still living) Marshall, a brother, "Buck" (Linda-still living) Allen; two infant sisters, Pauletta and Gladys Allen, and her sister-in-law, Sandy Allen.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 from 4-6 p.m., as well as on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 from 1-2 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Larrel Whitaker officiating. Burial will be private at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Jennifer Schilz.

Roger Antonio Uchergi

Roger Antonio  Uchergi, of Gregory, MI, passed away at the Chelsea Hospital on August 26, 2024 in Chelsea, Michigan. He was born the son of Mario and Yolanda (Pagnuco) Uchergi  Sr. on April 19, 1941.

Roger loved to hunt and fish, and drive his golf cart all over. He was known to tinker on many things and enjoyed watching The Price is Right and "Big Time" Wresting.

Roger is survived by his siblings, Mario Christialino Uchergi, Cynthia Marlene Uchergi, and Anita Marie Shepherd; niece, Cathy, nephews, Mike and Chris, and many great-nieces and -nephews.

A private service and burial will take place at a later date.

Kenneth G. Tatar

Kenneth Gerald Tatar, age 39, of Jackson, MI, passed away surrounded by his family on August 24, 2024.

Born September 16, 1984 in Lansing, MI, Ken was the middle child and eldest son. He grew up and spent the majority of his life in the Jackson area and attended Northwest schools. Ken was a talented artist, an avid outdoorsman, and jack-of-all-trades. He had a big heart, and in his best moments, he always tried to be there for the ones he loved.

Ken is survived by his parents, Richard Tatar Sr. and Julie Tatar; and his siblings, Jennifer (James) Feeny and Richard Tatar Jr.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joseph E. Taylor

Joseph Edgar Taylor, of Gregory, MI, age 83, passed away on August 26, 2024 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. Joe was born on July 20, 1941 in Stockbridge, MI, the son of June C. and Sylvia (Votes) Taylor. He had lived in the area his entire life, graduating from Stockbridge High School. He married Janet Kay Musbach on October 6, 1962, and she preceded him in death on September 16, 2006.

From an early age, Joe was known for his tireless work ethic, dedicating himself to farming and trucking. His commitment extended to local organizations, including 4-H, the Ingham County Fair, FFA, and MMPA. Joe also served as a school board member and was a lifelong member of Plainfield United Methodist Church.

Faith and family were the center of Joe's life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply adored his grandchildren.

Surviving are five children, Julie (Doug) Wilson of Paintsville, KY, Jeff (Tammy) Taylor of Ann Arbor, Jonathon (Amy) Taylor of Gregory, Jake (Christy) Taylor of Munith, and Jodi Taylor of Gregory; his special companion, Connie Dziedziak; ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren (and one on the way), and one great-great-grandchild; and his siblings: Tom (Judy) Taylor of Gregory, Wayne (Kathy) Taylor of Oak Grove, MO, and Wilma Taylor of Howell. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two infant sisters.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 10-11 a.m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at Plainfield Cemetery in Unadilla Twp.

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

Linda Jean (Cavin) Stone

Linda Jean (Cavin) Stone of Lansing, Michigan was surrounded by her loving family when God peacefully called her home on Friday August 23, 2024.  Linda was born on December 25, 1961, to Garold and Ann Cavin of Howell, Michigan.  Linda had six siblings: Kathy, Mary, Gary, Faye, Sarah and Tammy. 
Linda married and had four children: Mark Stone, Karen Stone, Jason Stone and Julie (Stone) Lawson.  She was the grandmother of 17: Kirsten, Mark, Nevaeh, Keygan, Adrionna, Haiden, Isiah, Isabel, Angel, Star, Cassidy, Dakota, Abbie, Cherokee, Novalee, Rocky and Memphis. 

She created many wonderful memories with her grandchildren.  She talked about her grandchildren all the time, and she loved them all very much.  She also had many nieces and nephews that she spent lots of time with. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Gary, and her granddaughter, Isabel.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, and poker.  She enjoyed attending Sunday church services.  She had many friends that she also enjoyed spending time with.  She lived her life to the fullest every day.

A Celebration of Life will be held. 

Details on the Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. 

Joseph William Muer Jr.

Joseph W. Muer Jr., age 88, previous owner of Joe Muer’s Seafood Restaurant, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Joe Muer's Restaurant was noted across North America, written up in Japan Air Lines, the Wall Street Journal, Ford Times, AAA Tour Guide, Fortune Magazine, and surprisingly listed in Vincent Price's Gourmet Dining Association.

After the restaurant closed in 1989, Joe Vicari's long personal relationship with Joe Muer inspired him to bring back the iconic legend of Joe Muer's Seafood Restaurant. With Vicari's vision and energy and Joe Muer's lifetime of restaurant experience, they recreated the Detroit classic restaurant in Detroit's Renaissance Center.

Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane Sielaff Muer; his three children, Joseph W. Muer III, Molly Ann (Dennis) Baran, Hans Thomas (Victoria) Muer; grandchildren, Hans Dennis (Melissa) Baran, Christopher Joseph Baran, and Corbin Edward (Halle) Baran; great-granddaughter, Rollin Claire Baran; and great-grandson, Beau Edward Baran.

A private celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Dorothy M. Summers

Dorothy Marie Summers, age 90, of Jackson, MI, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born the daughter of Cecil D. and Jessie E. (Challiss) Sanders on October 14, 1933 in Howell, Michigan. On April 11, 1953, she married Calvin Summers, and he preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage. She enjoyed gardening, painting, and kept her house immaculate. She enjoyed working for Jiffy in Chelsea for over 13 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Delia Rene (Mark) Ramalia, Michael (Charlene) Summers, Calvin (Denise) Summers, and Randy (Elaine) Summers. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nathan and Justin Ramalia, Jorden (William) Binschus, J.D. (Sarah) Summers, Raven (Paul) Oleski, Kristina (Shawn) Davis, Kara Summers, Austin Marshall, Ona (Jay) Erdt, and Jason Smith; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kitty Smith, and son-in-law, Steve Smith; sister, Betty (Sonny) Wagner, and a brother, Delmer (Nancy) Sanders.

Per her wishes cremation has taken place, and a private burial will take place at North Lake Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of your choosing. 

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.


Frances B. Parker

Frances Bauer Parker, age 90, wife of Dr. John Chamberlin Parker was born Frances Elizabeth Bauer on January 25, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Emily Thurber Bauer and Nicholas Bauer. Fran died August 8, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, Michigan.

Fran graduated from the College of Wooster with a degree in History. Before children, she taught seventh grade in the Willow Run Schools. After the family settled in Jackson, Michigan, she became a lifelong activist for social and environmental causes. She helped launch a community recycling program in the 1970s, was a long-time supporter of the Dahlem Nature Center, and a delighted birder with the Jackson Audubon Society. She dedicated decades to the League of Women Voters, including state-wide lobbying on key issues and serving as President for the Michigan League. Her work was recognized by the Susan B. Anthony Award, the Liberty Bell Award, and a Michigan Senate Concurrent Resolution.

One of Fran’s favorite phrases was “live fully ‘til you die” and she embodied this by taking on every aspect of life with gusto, inspiring others in the process. She was a passionate mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took up painting in her 60s and restarted piano lessons in her 80s. She started a new chapter with John at Silver Maples Retirement Community, making new friends late in her 80s. Fran was known for her warm quick smile, her buoyant spirit, baking one of the best apple pies in Michigan, and her deep spiritual quest toward God.

Fran is survived by her loving family: husband John Parker, daughter Anne (Joseph) Campau, daughter Joan Parker, son David (Jane) Parker, grandchildren Joan (Adam) Campau, Peter (Kelly) Campau, Samuel Campau, George Campau, Alexander Gordon, Charles Gordon, Emily Parker, Christopher (Emily) Parker, Lydia Parker and Elizabeth Parker, great-grandchildren Piper and Dorothy Parker and Cherub Carlson, and her brother Nicholas (Connie) Bauer.

Fran is predeceased by her birth mother (who died when Fran was four), her father, her stepmother Mildred Gieringer Bauer, and her sister Carla Vendeland.

A celebration of a life well lived will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Maples Room at Silver Maples of Chelsea in Chelsea, Michigan.

Please visit Fran’s Memorial Page at Everloved.com/life-of/frances-parker/ where you can leave a memory of Fran or make a donation in lieu of flowers to Doctors Without Borders.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.