Joanne Hoover

Joanne Hoover, age 78, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at her home in Henrietta Township, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.

Joanne was born on April 2, 1948, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Seldon and Goldie Wireman. Raised in a large family alongside seven siblings, she lived in the area throughout her life. On May 13, 1966, Joanne married the love of her life, Charles D. Hoover. This year, they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Charles was her devoted partner, and the love they shared was the foundation of the life they created together. Above all else, Joanne loved her family. She was a devoted mother whose children were always close to her heart, and she took immeasurable pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Time spent with them was one of her greatest joys, and she spoke of them often, eager to share their stories and accomplishments. The love she gave so freely will remain her greatest legacy.

Joanne was a wonderful cook, and the meals she prepared were another way she brought her family together. She also enjoyed taking walks, listening to country music, and simply being in the company of those she loved.

Joanne is survived by her beloved husband, Charles; her two children, Missy (Andy Volansky) Hoover of Jackson and Charlie (Cindy) Hoover of Munith; four grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan) Rogers, Kelsey Fowler, Bryanna (Steven Vanepps) Hoover, and Bryttani (Clayton Lewin) Hoover; nine great-grandchildren: Brayden, Malakai, Kobe, Levi, Charlotte, Jax, Bronson, Colton, and Ava; and four sisters: Thelma Burchett of Jackson, Bertha Hunter of Munith, Barbara Brown of Jackson, and Debbie (Ronnie) McElwain of Clark Lake. She is also survived by Katrina Hoover, who remained a cherished and special part of the family, and Danny Fowler, who remained dear to Joanne and held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Wendell Wireman, Michael Wireman, and Brian Wireman, as well as two infant brothers.

Visitation will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Funeral services will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Henrietta Township, Michigan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Barbara Howell Seabury

Barbara Howell Seabury died from cancer on July 8, 2026, at her family’s regenerative farm, surrounded by loved ones. She was 83.

Born in Chicago on October 18, 1943, to William and Dorothy Howell, Barbara brought curiosity, discipline, and warmth to every chapter of a full and varied life — as a clinical social worker, a mother, a world traveler, and a farmer.

Barbara earned her BA from Mount Holyoke College in 1965 and her MSW from Simmons College in 1967. She worked at a variety of organizations before opening a private practice, first in Jackson and later in Ann Arbor. She was, always, an advocate for the needy and vulnerable, and she gave her career to individuals and families navigating mental illness and trauma. Colleagues and clients knew her as sharp, direct, and deeply invested in their wellbeing. She brought that same steadiness to motherhood.

Barbara was a devoted mother, who welcomed three daughters — each born in a different state: New Jersey (Heather), Maryland (Elizabeth), and Michigan (Carolyn), where the family put down lasting roots. Soon after settling in Michigan, Barbara and her husband, Brett, bought a farm and built it, over the following decades, into Golden Fleece Farm — home to pasture-raised beef cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, and even a llama named Obama.

Barbara and Brett were married for 59 years, and theirs was a true partnership — built on shared curiosity, shared work, and a shared love of the wider world. Together they traveled to England, China, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, and twelve cities across Mexico, always eager to learn how other people lived. Closer to home, they built a life around the rhythms of the farm: Barbara kept bees for honey, milked Nigerian dwarf goats for cheese, turned wild blackberries and cherries into jam, and helped move a herd of Angus-Hereford cattle across the pastures twice a day, rain or shine, well into her later years.

Barbara was also a devoted friend, the kind people called first with good news and hard news alike — generous with her time, quick with her wit, and always genuinely interested in the lives of the people around her. That same warmth extended to her grandchildren, for whom she hosted “Farm Camp” over several summers, passing on her love of animals and the natural world to a new generation.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 59 years, Brett, and her three daughters and their families: Heather Seabury McClean (Sam) and their children, Ben and Sydney; Elizabeth Seabury and her children, Henry and Oliver; and Carolyn Seabury (John) and their children, Clara and June.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Faith in Action (https://faithinaction1.org/).

A gathering to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in the fall.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Ryan E. Green

Ryan E. Green, age 32, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on July 7, 2026, at Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, Michigan.

Ryan was born on September 10, 1993, in Detroit, Michigan, to Glenn and Allison (Burton) Green. He spent the last 10 years living at North Lake after moving from Dexter, and he was a graduate of Dexter High School.

Ryan loved Magic, online gaming, and Pokémon. Ryan also had a special place in his heart for dogs, especially his furry companions, Harry, Farley, and Lukey. Ryan’s friendship with Matthew and Hunter was a treasured part of his life. Their loyalty, laughter, and shared memories brought him great joy, and they will carry his memory forward.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Glenn and Allison Green, his sister, Kari (Vincent) Wyborski of Cincinnati, and his grandparents, Clifford (Shannon) Burton and Gerald (Gay) Green.

A private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Ryan’s memory to consider making a donation to one of these organizations that reflect his interests, passions, and kindness.
SOFT (Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and Related Disorders), honoring Ryan’s love and support for children with special needs. Humane Society of Huron Valley, celebrating Ryan’s deep love for dogs and the special bond he shared with them.
PokeHeart, celebrating Ryan’s love of Pokémon and gaming by sharing that joy with children.

Roger Eugene Thornberry

Roger Eugene Thornberry, age 82, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away on July 5, 2026.

Roger was born on November 21, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Eugene and Juanita (Satterfield) Thornberry. A lifelong resident of the Ann Arbor area, Roger graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1961. He grew up helping his father in the family's car sales business. Roger spent many years working in automotive sales before purchasing a salvage yard named RT's Automotive in 1985. The salvage yard became his pride and joy and a place where customers became friends. Roger never met a stranger. He loved talking with people, sharing stories, and making everyone feel welcome.

Roger enjoyed competing in demolition derbies, and his derby car became something of a mascot for RT's Automotive. He loved collecting automotive memorabilia, especially hubcaps, and his family often joked that one of anything was never enough. If there was an old car part to save or a hubcap to add to his collection, Roger was interested.

Roger could often be found meeting family and friends for coffee and a donut, catching up on the latest news. He never passed up a good bargain and especially enjoyed garage sales.

Above all, Roger cherished his family. He loved being a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Roger is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Jeff) Taylor of Dexter and Vickie Thornberry (Demola Osofisan) of Ann Arbor; a son, Chris (Tiffany) Thornberry of Lewiston; his grandchildren: Amanda Taylor, Katie (Jake) Stacey, Emalie (Steven Rhonehouse) Taylor, Collin Taylor, Denise Osofisan, Omolara Osofisan, Aidan Osofisan, Kara Thornberry, Connor Thornberry, and Olivia Bungardas; his great-grandchildren: Colton, Deklan, Lucy, Millie, Kenyan, and Braydan; a brother, Delbert Thornberry; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Juanita Thornberry; a sister, Patricia Dangler; and a brother, Elbert Thornberry.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Jane W. Marz

Jane W. Marz, age 90, of Jackson, formerly of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 6, 2026 at Brightside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jackson, MI. She was born on October 12, 1935 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Wendell and Vera (Hurst) Barber.

Jane was a lifelong Stockbridge resident. She grew up in Stockbridge, one of four children, and graduated from Stockbridge High School. She worked for D & C Stores for many years. On June 19, 1976, she married Ralph A. Marz and they enjoyed 22 years of marriage before his passing on December 23, 1998. Jane was a member of the Hiawatha Club. She enjoyed golfing, hunting, playing card games and Dominoes, and cooking for family and friends.

Jane is survived by two children, Kenneth (Vickie) Marz of Connecticut, and Laura (David) Gallaway of Pleasant Lake, MI; three grandchildren, Diana (Brian) Fediuk, Robert (Samantha) Marz, and Amanda (Hunter) Gallaway; and two great-grandchildren, Miley and Ross. In addition to her husband Ralph, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings: Joan Lynde, Mary Barber, and William Barber.

Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m., and on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10-11 a.m.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA).

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Beverly A. Bross

Beverly Ann Bross, age 90, of Chelsea, MI, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community.

Beverly was born on March 10, 1936, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Helps) Nagel. On December 23, 1971, she married William H. Bross Jr. at Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea. Together they shared 44 years of marriage until Bill's passing on January 12, 2016.

A lifelong resident of Washtenaw County, Beverly was a faithful member of St. John's United Church of Christ. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper and administrative assistant with Edward Surovell Realtors. Beverly found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved knitting, reading, doing puzzles and word searches, and decorating for Christmas. She also enjoyed camping, attending tractor shows, and following her favorite baseball and hockey teams.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Karen Robinson of Ypsilanti; her son, Michael (Anita) Bross of Chelsea; two grandchildren, Ashley Robinson and Sarah Bross; five great-grandchildren: Marya, Jasmine, Mona, Huda, and Jinan; two sisters-in-law, Mary Nagel of Ann Arbor and Rachel Bross of Manchester; as well as several nieces and nephews, including Cindy, Mary, Gary, Steve, Dan, Ann, and Faith.

In addition to her husband, Bill, Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Luther Nagel; and her sister, Delores Palmer.

Visitation will be held at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., and on Friday from 10:00 until the time of the service.

Funeral services will be held at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Lester Guest officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Freedom Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to the WAVE Bus.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Cheryl D. (Coffman) Walls

Cheryl D. (Coffman) Walls, age 79, of Gregory, MI passed away on July 4, 2026 at Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, MI.

Cheryl was born on November 16, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Richard and Nola (Means) Coffman. She graduated in 1964 from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis.

Cher was always smiling and had the best attitude. She always saw the good in everything and everyone. She loved going to yard sales and thrift stores. Cher loved working at Mugg & Bopps and interacting with her community, where she was known by many as “Granny.” She loved spending time with her family, friends, and loved ones. She loved being a grandma and a Gigi. Her smile and laughter were contagious. She touched the hearts of everyone she met over the nearly 80 years she was here with us. Cher had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.

Cher is survived by her grandchildren: Kristina, Jozie, Elijah, Angel, and Theresa; and great-grandchildren, Chloe and Britney; a brother, Bruce Coffman; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Joseph Walls Jr.; a brother, Dicky, sisters: Vernal and Mary Jane; and a grandson, Joseph III.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Don E. Tippin

Don E. Tippin, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2026, at Arbor North Living Center in Jackson. Don was born on May 21, 1939, in Cranberry Twp, Ohio, the son of Earl and Kathleen (Sutter) Tippin.

On August 2, 1959, he married Marilyn J. (Sand), and together they shared nearly 67 years of marriage. Don was a lifelong learner, earning his Bachelor of Science in Education from Kent State University and a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University. His career as an educator in the Stockbridge School Systems spanned over 19 years, retiring in 2002.

His faith in Jesus Christ was central in his life. He taught many Bible studies, was a lay leader in the United Methodist church and led disaster relief teams to hurricane affected areas for many years.

Through his words and actions, he instilled the importance of Christian faith to his children. His hobbies included reading, golfing, carving, woodworking and watching the weather. He especially enjoyed making footlockers and cedar chests for family.

Don is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three children: Daneen (George) DeMaagd of Tennessee, Kevin (Debra) Tippin of Sanford, and Bret (Linda) Tippin of Jackson; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Janet Eckstein, Sue Bartley, and Terry Nolan; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Sand, all of Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at JaxNaz Church, 3905 Clinton Road, Jackson, with Pastor Rick Webb officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Munith Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Youth Haven.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Joseph M. "Joe" Keiser

Joseph Michael Keiser, age 65, passed away on June 27, 2026 at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. He was born on June 21, 1961, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Robert and Judith Keiser.

Joseph was brought home to Gregory, Michigan, where he grew up in the Chelsea area, working and helping on family farms. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1979.

Joseph spent his entire career working in maintenance. He began his career at Chelsea Retirement Center before later working for the University of Michigan, where he remained until his retirement.

Joseph was known as an adrenaline junkie who was always looking for his next thrill. He enjoyed racing dirt bikes, sailing, and maintaining his collection of motorcycles. He also loved playing horseshoes, shooting pool, competing in slow-pitch softball where he proudly batted a perfect 1.000, and spending time with family and friends over a game of euchre. Joe was known for his gardening and often gave away his vegetables to family and friends.

Joseph is survived by his children, Nikki (Tony) Tillman of Pinckney, Jake Keiser of Kalamazoo, and Leah (Josh) Bigg of Leslie; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler, Ava, Grant, and Branson; the mother of his children, Diane Katon of Stockbridge; his siblings, Stephen (Sandra) Keiser of Gregory, Kenneth (Sandi) Keiser of Jackson, David (CeCe) Keiser of Chelsea, Karen (Eric) Keiser of Ann Arbor, and Sandra (Scott) Keiser of Munith; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Nicholas Keiser and Melissa Handloser.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post 510, 830 S. Clinton St., Stockbridge, MI 49285.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family by following this LINK.

Becky Rose Wild

Becky Rose (Harvey) Wild, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on August 24, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan, Becky lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the people and experiences that brought her joy. She cherished traveling with family and specifically her aunt, often finding inspiration in the adventures she shared with family, friends, and the book club. She could often be found with a good book in hand, watching a Tigers or Spartan game.

Becky loved spending time with her family and friends. She created countless treasured memories whether enjoying a friendly game of cards or attending her grandchildren’s events. Her warm heart, generous spirit, and ability to bring people together will be remembered by all who knew her. Over the years, she built many lasting friendships through her career and earned the respect of those who knew her. She took pride in doing things well and in helping others whenever she could.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, and her sisters, Jill and Sandra. She is survived by her two daughters, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends whose lives were enriched by her friendship, kindness, and unwavering support.

Becky's legacy lives on through the family and friends she loved so deeply and the many lives she touched. She will be missed and remembered with love forever.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 1- 4 p.m. at Revel Run, 555 S. Dancer Rd, Chelsea, MI.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Chelsea District Library or Stockbridge Community Outreach.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.