Delores Fouty has died

 Delores F. "Dee" Fouty, age 84, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on December 18, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital.

Delores was born in Ann Arbor, MI on June 23, 1940, the daughter of Raymond and Frieda (Hafley) Schmitz. Dee lived in the Chelsea area for most of her life. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1958 and worked for Jiffy Mix for 49 years, retiring in 2006. On August 11, 1962, she married Alva O. Fouty, and they enjoyed nearly 48 years of marriage.

Dee was a loyal fan of University of Michigan sports. She stayed active in the Chelsea community throughout her life. She enjoyed bowling and the lifelong friendships she made on the “Jiffy Mix" bowling league at Chelsea Lanes throughout the years. She was also active in the Chelsea American Legion on Cavanaugh Lake and the Ann Arbor Moose Club.

She will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews: Marcia, Robin, Jackie, Sue Ann, Denise, Mark, Matthew, and Mike; along with many great-nieces and great-nephews. Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Alva, in 2010, her parents, her two sisters, Loretta Beal and Nancy Guenther, and a nephew, Tim "Bub" Beal.

Visitation will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Pastor Larry Odom-Groh will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery immediately after the service, and concluding with a luncheon at the Chelsea American Legion Post 31.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Herbert J. McKune American Legion Post 31, the Chelsea Senior Center: Meals on Wheels, or the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Cancer Center.

Clyde Mosier has died.

Clyde Mosier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruegg Funeral Home - Piedmont on Mar. 13, 2024.

Clyde Eugene Mosier, 84, of Willis, MI, formerly of Williamsville, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Williamsville, MO, January 8, 1940, to parents John Vere and Bertha Kathleen (Bilbrey) Mosier.
Clyde was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was foreman at Great Lakes Steel for many years. Clyde was an avid sportsman. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed baseball, football, NasCar and was very passionate about golf. Clyde enjoyed the outdoors and was groundskeeper at the Piedmont Canyon Club and Duncan Cemetery for several years. Clyde loved to spend time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers: Clive and Charles Mosier; sister: Donna Jean Mosier.
Clyde is survived by his children: Rebecca Wise, Rex Mosier and wife Judy of Flint, MI, Clyde Mosier Jr. and wife Linda of Willis, MI; grandchildren: David Mosier and wife Brianna, Joshua Wise, Lynsey Wynne and husband Mike, Tiffany Giuricici and husband Goran, Breanna Mosier; great-grandchildren: Peyton Mosier, Luke Mosier, Ethan Wynne, Charlie Wynne, Jettson Giuricici; brothers: Ron Mosier and wife Nanci of Kansas City, MO, Gary Mosier and wife Janice of Tulsa, OK, sister-in-law: Barbara Mosier; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Clyde will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm, Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow in Duncan Cemetery, Williamsville, MO. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com
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Our 65th class reunion!

 Yikes!

Our reunion will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023

at 1 pm

at the VALLLIANT BAR AND GRILL

corner of South Main and Old US 12

RVSP --

Please call Jan Bernath at 475 5753 or Sandy Weber at 475 8862

Barbara Hoskins Flaugher died recently.

 

BARBARA FLAUGHER OBITUARY

Flaugher, Barbara 6/18/1938 - 2/20/2023 Ypsilanti, Michigan Age 84, passed away on February 20, 2023 at her home. Barbara was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on June 18, 1938 to Doc and Mary (Dyer) Hoskins. She moved to Chelsea in 1956 and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1958. She married Allan K. Flaugher on February 18, 1961, and he preceded her in death in December 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family and faith meant the world to her. She enjoyed quilting and word searches, camping, traveling, and cooking family meals. She worked for the Willow Run School District for many years. Barbara is survived by her children, Perry Flaugher, Mark (Carey Lynn) Flaugher, and Elaine (Eric) Cantrell; her grandchildren, Melissa, Thaddeus, Kaitlynne, Danielle, Ethan, Michelle and Xavier; great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Abigale, Anna, and Aryca. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her eldest son, Paul and his wife, Brenda, as well as her siblings, Herman (Cheryl) Hoskins and Janet (Tim) Schulze. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Bible Church Youth Program.

Published by Ann Arbor News from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2023.

Bill Sorensen's obituary

 

William "Bill" Sorensen

William Hugh Sorensen, 82, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sharon Stickney Sorensen; daughters Jennifer (Dave) Barry and Katrina (David) Steele; grandchildren Gabriella and Kyle (Lauren) Barry and Brenna, Lydia, and Elyse Steele; great-granddaughters Malaya and Nyla Barry; and other cherished extended family.

He was predeceased by his loving mother Margaret Marshall Sorensen; beloved sisters Mary Anne Balmer and Janet Hinterman; and father Hugh Sorensen.

Bill was born June 13, 1940 to Hugh and Margaret Sorensen in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Growing up in small town Chelsea, Michigan in the 40’s and 50’s filled him with unforgettable experiences. His grandparents lived nearby and he recalled memories of spending Saturday afternoons in their home listening to classical music. He played the coronet in his high school marching band and was quite the self-proclaimed delinquent during his teenage years, undoubtedly the reason his mother sent him to spend summers on a Montana ranch. After graduating high school in 1958 he went on to attend his class reunions for more than 50 years; always delighted to catch up with old classmates.

In 1967, Bill graduated from Ferris State College and moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan where he and his late, former wife, Ann Browder, raised their two daughters. As a young man, Bill was a self taught wood worker and model train builder. His passion for long distance biking and running sparked him to compete in a biathlon in which he jokingly bragged that he came in 2nd place (out of 2 in his age category). He treasured time spent with his daughter cheering on the WMU volleyball team and family vacations to Glen Lake.

In 1988, Bill married the love of his life, Sharon Stickney. Together they built a life focused around church, family, and friends. Bill was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo where he volunteered and worshiped throughout his life. He cherished his church family and was an ardent supporter of racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality. After retirement, he spent many summer hours volunteering at Hope Garden growing produce to donate to Loaves & Fishes and volunteering at Gilmore Car Museum. Both brought him great purpose and joy for many years.

Through his soft, gentle nature ‘Gramps’ lovingly built a unique and special bond with each of his grandchildren, unceasingly supporting and championing them everyday of their lives. It was not uncommon to see tears of joy and gratitude streaming down his cheeks. Bill lived his life graciously bestowing love, encouragement, and tenderness to those he cared about. He will be remembered for his fierce love of family and church, his sense of humor, his tender heart, and his open mind. The family would like to thank the many people from Centrica Care (formerly Hospice Care of Southwest MI) who provided such compassionate care during his final weeks.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:00pm in Kalamazoo’s First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Interment will be in the church Columbarium. Contributions may be sent in Bill’s memory to First Presbyterian Church, Kalamazoo for the Hope Garden.

While visiting Bill’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; 5975 Lovers Lane in Portage 269 344-5600.

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Bill Sorensen died on January 4, 2023

After a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  His wife, Sherry, survives.
 

Gathering 2022 - Bob, Jim, Linda, Peggy, Donna, Dave, Becky, Jan, Sandy, Ed

 

Upcoming reunion is on September 15, Thursday

 at Stiver's in the back room at 2 pm.

Please let Sandy know: 475 8862.

Shirley Dyer died during July, 2022

Ron Clark will be missed. Please read below about the celebration of life on June 4 at 2 pm. RSVP requested.

 Ron S. Clark

April 23, 2022

Ron S. Clark passed away peacefully in Neenah, WI, surrounded by family on 23 April 2022 after a brief illness. Ron was born in Chelsea, Michigan, on 15 June 1940. He was the son of Steve G. Clark and Beatrice Truckey Clark and grew up in Chelsea, graduating from Chelsea High School in 1958. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet Harvey-Clark, and their child, Kit Chelsea Clark Glogovsky, who is married to Sam E. Glogovsky. Ron and Janet moved from Jackson, Michigan, to Neenah, Wisconsin, a year ago to live near Kit and Sam.

Ron is survived by his son Bill Clark Palikainen, who is married to Theresa Palikainen and is father to Ron’s granddaughters Jasmine Palikainen Salem and Alexis Palikainen, both of whom live in Michigan. Bill and Theresa live in Wayne, Michigan. Ron is survived also by son Jared Damien Clark, partner to Melissa Peters-Bishop and father to their child, Kellan Clark, Ron’s grandson. Jared, Melissa and Kellan live in Plymouth, Michigan. Jared is also father to Ron’s grandson Brandon Clark, who lives in California.

Ron’s brother, George Clark and his partner Utpala A. Patel, live in Chelsea, Michigan. Ron’s brother, Bruce Clark and his wife Marilyn O. Clark, live in Merrill, Michigan. Ron is survived also by his sister Bonnie Clark Dempich.

Ron began his higher education at Michigan Technical College before transferring to Northern Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Education, with specialties in Art, History and Psychology. He also earned a master’s degree in Math Education from the University of Detroit. Ron taught a variety of subjects from kindergarten through high school for over 40 years, including Art, English, and History. Ron spent over 10 years teaching Mathematics to high school students in Detroit, Michigan; Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; and Battle Creek, Michigan. When he left teaching, Ron took on his favorite role—full-time dad to Kit while the family lived in Jackson, Michigan.

One of the many reasons Ron loved teaching—in addition to inspiring students to learn, question assumptions and express their creativity—was the opportunity his summers gave him to travel. Ron explored all the continental United States and many parts of Canada, with a special love of discovering America’s national parks, and he loved introducing camping and many of these areas to his kids. He took up flat-water kayaking in the 1980s, and Ron kayaked and camped solo along over 800 miles of Lake Superior’s shoreline. Ron met Janet in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and the Upper Peninsula became a much-loved destination for their family.

Another favorite place for Ron was Sanibel Island and Captiva Island off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Ron worked several summers at South Seas Plantation on Captiva and loved sharing the wonderful nature of these areas with all three of his children.

After Ron and Janet married in 1989 and moved to North Carolina, they discovered Topsail Island off the Southern coast of the state, and this beautiful beach area became a favorite of Ron, Janet, and Kit. Ron also traveled in the 1990s to Great Britain, exploring Scotland and England. Ron and Janet took a special trip to Sanibel and Captiva over Christmas 2021, and they visited North Carolina in April 2022, spending time with Janet’s brother, Robert, sister-in-law, Lynn, and their young daughters, Karli Rae, 3, and K’La Claire, 5 months. Ron and Janet enjoyed a final beach vacation together on Topsail during this time.

The depth of Ron’s lifetime experiences shared an appreciation and love of nature, which included a passion for fossil/rock hunting and collecting, a fascination with and incredible knowledge of all creatures great and small, and an awareness and understanding of science as the method by which knowledge is acquired. His love of art, music, and literature equaled his enthusiasm for nature and science. He was an avid reader—especially sci-fi and fantasy. He enjoyed going to museums and had eclectic tastes in music, with his favorite group being Pink Floyd, while also enjoying Willie Nelson, Celtic music, Simon & Garfunkel, and a variety of jazz.

Ron’s range of interests and knowledge reflected his attitude that life is to be lived in the moment with attention to learning what lessons await. He respected people as individuals, did not judge others, and was a staunch defender of human and civil rights for people of all ethnicities, races, and nationalities as well as sexual orientation and gender identity. Most of all, he loved his family unconditionally and was with his family the day he left this world to go on his next adventure.

A Life Celebration for Ron will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea. The service begins at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. The venue is located at:

Michigan Friends Center

7748 Clark Lake Rd

Chelsea, MI 48118

Directions may be found at:

https://mfcenter.org/diriving-directions/

To have an accurate count, please RSVP by Friday, May 27, 2022, by sending an email to Janet Harvey-Clark at:

janetharveyclark7@gmail.com

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth) at:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/