Saturday, November 28, 2015
Jim and Marti
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Kay Kuhl Johanson died on January 3, 2015
Marti Wenk Hause confirmed with the "county" that Kay died this year--she had been living for awhile in Ypsilanti with her family. No obituary was published.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Obituary of Lois Schiller Mitchell
Lois M. Mitchell of Ann Arbor, Michigan age 74,
passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 24,
2015 at the University of Michigan hospital. She was born January 19,
1941 in Chelsea, MI the daughter of Alvin and Enid Faye (Bagge)
Schiller. Lois was the oldest of six siblings, and was a loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She was best known
for her quick wit, artistry, and kind heart. Lois had a talent and a
passion for sewing that she lovingly shared with family and friends. A
gathering of friends and family will take place at the Staffan Mitchell
Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 5-8 p.m.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Byron's obituary--
Willard Byron "Barnie" Pearson
Willard Byron “Barnie” Pearson, of Roscommon, Michigan, age 74, died August 4, 2015, at his home.
A memorial service and celebration was
held on Friday, August 28, at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church
of Roscommon. Walsh Funeral Home, Roscommon, handled arrangements.
Born October 13, 1940, in Chelsea, to
Willard DeRoy and Juanita Faye (Blackford) Pearson, he began his musical
training at an early age. Following graduation from Chelsea High School
in 1958, he attended the University of Michigan where he was a member
of the Symphony Band which represented the United States on a 15-week
goodwill tour of Russia and the Middle East on behalf of the U.S.
Department of State. He left the University of Michigan in 1962 and
joined the Marine Corps, where he became a member of “The President’s
Own” United States Marine Band where he was a featured soloist and first
trumpet in the White House Orchestra performing for Presidents Kennedy
and Johnson. After discharge from the Marine Corps in 1966, he held
several positions with the New Orleans Philharmonic Orchestra, the
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony. He also
performed with other groups including the Ohio Chamber Orchestra and the
Metropolitan Brass Quintet. Mr. Pearson continued his education at the
University of Michigan from 1975 to 1978, completing his undergraduate
degree as well as the Master of Music degree in performance and the
course work for his Doctorate of Music degree. From 1979 until he
retired in 1997, he was a professor at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music
in Ohio and was later appointed Emeritus Professor of Trumpet.
Following his retirement, he moved to Roscommon County where he was able
to pursue his favorite pastimes of hunting, fishing and competitive
trapshooting. In 2011, on the 50th anniversary of the Russian Tour, he
was inducted into the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre
& Dance Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Grayling Sportsman’s
Club, Michigan Trapshooting Association, Amateur Trapshooting
Association and National Rifle Association. He was also a past member of
the Masons, American Federation of Musicians and the Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Aerie 3201, Houghton Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
and a sister, Alice. Surviving are his fiancée, Julie J. Chambers of
Roscommon; son, James Gilbert Pearson of Glendale, CA; daughter,
Catherine J. Pearson of Springfield, MO; two grandsons, Aaron and Noah
Pearson; sister, Elaine White of Hale; and a life-long friend, James
Grau of Chelsea.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorials be made to the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre
& Dance Alumni Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Sunday, August 9, 2015
We're having lunch this year at the beautifully restored Grass Lake Depot in the heart of downtown Grass Lake on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Perhaps it's been on your bucket list, so write the place, date, and time down now! Doors will be opening at 1 pm for our catered lunch. Price TBD depending on how many come--somewhere between $10-$15.
Please let us know by return email or phone Sandy at 734-475-8862 by August 10th. This lunch is two days after the service for Byron.
We'll
provide coffee and iced tea, but if you wish anything else—BYOB.
Seriously. Attached is a picture of the sweet, stone depot.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Memorial Service Details
The memorial service for Byron will be held in the First Congregational Church on August 28 at 11 a.m. in Roscommon, MI. Address of the church is:109 South Main Street.
If an obituary is published, it most likely will be in the Houghton Lake Resorter. Byron died of a heart attack in his recliner Friday, July 31st.
If an obituary is published, it most likely will be in the Houghton Lake Resorter. Byron died of a heart attack in his recliner Friday, July 31st.
Jim Grau's pictures of Byron--"He was like a brother to me."
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| Fishing Trip--Houghton Lake 1987 |
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| Hunting Trip 1987 |
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| At Sarah Grau's Wedding 2007 |
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
More sad news
Byron was found dead today in his recliner. Jim Grau had been telling Sandy and me that Byron was feeling better in the last few years, and they were thinking of going back up to Canada next year to fish.
Arrangements are uncertain at this time, but I will post them as soon as they are known.
Arrangements are uncertain at this time, but I will post them as soon as they are known.
Note from Jan
If you're having trouble reading the print of the posts, just click on it to enlarge. Except for this one, of course.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
For those of you who wish to make a contribution to the
Chelsea Area Historic Society....in Ron's memory,
the address is:
128 Jackson Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
the address is:
128 Jackson Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Obituary of Ron Borders
Gene "Ron" Borders
of
Chelsea, Michigan, age 76, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his home. He
was born May 23, 1939 in Ashland, KY , the son of Eltia & Anna
(Roark) Borders Sr.Ron was a member of the Chelsea High School class of 1958. He worked at Chelsea Milling for 42 years. Ron liked woodworking, was an avid gun collector and shot on a pistol team. He was a member of the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club.
On
September 6, 1958, he married Patricia Dvorak, and she survives. Other
survivors include a brother, Eltia (Debra) Borders of Chelsea; a sister,
Sheila (Byron) Gay of Traverse City; and many nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by a brother, Leo Borders, and his parents.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Area Historical Society.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Area Historical Society.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Obituary of Kay Vogel Weinberg
http://www.colefuneralchapel.com/index.php/obituaries/355-kay-weinberg
For those wishing to offer condolences, Hugh's address is:
27 Whitebriars
Akron, Ohio 44319
For those wishing to offer condolences, Hugh's address is:
27 Whitebriars
Akron, Ohio 44319
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