Saturday, November 14, 2020

Richard Laban died while working in his yard.

 Laban, Richard 4/25/1940 - 11/10/2020 Chelsea Age 80, he was born in Chelsea, the son of Joseph Celestine and Anna Katherine (Franzen) Laban. In addition to being a proud Air Force veteran, Richard was a long-time draftsperson for Thetford Corporation. He was a life-long resident of Chelsea and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church with a strong Catholic faith. He had a fantastic sense of humor along with his wittiness. Richard kindly took care of his mother until her last day of life. He is survived by his brother, Francis "Joe" (Jennette) Laban, and nieces and nephews: Karen Synowiec, Alan (Sally) Miller, Janet (Sandy) Miller, Dorothy (David) Kryskowski, Daniel (Sylvia) Miller, Douglas Miller, and David (Laura) Miller. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Dorothy Laban Miller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Visitation is at the church, 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Expressions of sympathy may be given to St. Mary Catholic Church or the St. Louis Center, both of Chelsea. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, mitchellfuneral.com.


Sunday, August 30, 2020

Tom Dault died on August 17, 2020 of a heart attack at his home in Dixon, Kentucky.  No further details are available at this time.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Barbara (Williams) Randall has died. We are glad we saw her at the reunion.

Randall, Barbara Barbara Jean Williams Bingham Randall, 80, of Fairfield Bay, departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born February 1, 1940, in Charlotte, Michigan to the late Alferd and Dora (Hiltner) Williams. In 1958 she graduated from Chelsea High School, then completed many courses at Eastern Michigan University. Soon after graduating High School, she obtained a job at Kroger retiring 43 years later as a Head Cashier. Barbara and Orin Lived in Saline, Michigan for many years. Upon retiring they moved to Camedenton, Missouri and Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Barbara first married Daniel Bingham, who passed away three years later. She later met Orrin Randall, with whom she enjoyed 44 years. Barbara loved to travel and visited almost every state. She and Orrin visited many countries which include; Australia, Austria, a trip up the Amazon River in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, an adventure through the Panama Canal, and a Caribbean cruise. They rafted down the Snake River, cruised up the Yangtze River in China and enjoyed a wild animal safari through Kenya where she kissed a girafee. Barbara was vibrant, outgoing and just a little bit mischievous. Seeing the good in everyone and every situation, she was the favorite within family and friends. Barbara's light shined brightly for all to see. Mere words do not contain the depth of how much she loved or was loved. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands; Daniel Bingham and Orrin Randall, sisters; Phyllis Spitzley, Shirley Petsch, sister in law; Shirley Williams, and brothers-in-law; James Spitzley and Thomas Knaggs. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Martha Knaggs, brother Alferd (Doris) Williams, nephews; Gary Williams, Mark Petsch, Michael (Sandra) Petsch, Matthew (Rochelle) Peetsch, James (Barbara) Spitzley, nieces; Judy (John) Terpenning, Mary (George) Azimi, Karen (Randall) Rash, Robyn Knaggs, many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later time in Charlotte, Michigan. For online guestbook please go to www.rollerfuneral homes.com/clinton