Joyce A. McKimmy

Joyce Ann McKimmy, age 75, passed away on May 5, 2022 at her home in Stockbridge, Michigan. Joyce was born on April 27, 1947 in Stockbridge, MI to Walter and Mary (Carpenter) Fletcher. She married Keith McKimmy on July 7, 1968. She worked for Federal Screw in Chelsea for 20 plus years.

Joyce is survived by her three children, Terry Fletcher, Christine Sally, and Daryl (Andrea) McKimmy, all of Stockbridge; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Fletcher, two sisters, Dolores (Joe) Schroeder, and Betty Perez, all of Stockbridge. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Fletcher, her son, Keith McKimmy II, a granddaughter, Morgan McKimmy, and one great-granddaughter, Ridlee McKimmy; her son-in-law, Ralph Sally, and sister-in-law, Joanne Fletcher.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Kids Club. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Johanna Koppert

Johanna Koppert, age 94 of Chelsea, Michigan passed away on May 5, 2022. Johanna was born on February 12, 1928 in Nootdorp, South Holland, The Netherlands, to Cornelis and Teuntje (DeLange) Braat. On January 19, 1955, she married Nicolaas J. Koppert, and he preceded her in death in 1995.

Johanna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her faith was very important to her and was evident in the way she lived her life. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Saline, Michigan. Baking, sewing, knitting, needlework, and gardening were her favorite hobbies. She volunteered at Chelsea Hospital in the sewing group, making stuffed animals for children and bags for walkers to carry personal belongings. She logged in over 6000 hours volunteering prior to Covid.

Johanna is survived by her daughter, Jacoba M. Koppert of Pinckney, son, Alexander T. (Mary) Koppert of San Diego, CA, and daughter, Johanna C. (Daniel) Kruse of Chelsea; five grandchildren: Nicolaas (Robert) Guaderama of New York City, Elizabeth Koppert of Washington D.C., Brett (Stephanie) Kruse of New York City, Andrew Koppert of San Diego, and Todd (Ashley) Kruse of Tuba City, AZ; great-grandson, Joshua Kruse; brothers, Cornelis Braat, Aart Braat, and sister, Teuntje Luijendijk, all of The Netherlands; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Paul Braat, Henk Braat, Leen Braat, Pleuntje Van den Berg, and Martina DeMan.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 5:00 p.m., at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Saline, with Pastor Eric Stricklin officiating. Interment will be at a later date at North Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona or St. Paul United Church of Christ, Saline.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Sally H. Crouch

Sally H. Crouch, age 80, of Pinckney, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, MI.

Sally was born on July 23, 1941 in Jackson, MI. She was raised in Jackson, and later Ann Arbor, by her parents, Paul Hanawalt and Vivienne (Voorhees). After graduating from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor (Class of ‘59), Sally attended and graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in 1962.

While fiercely caring for her sons and their families, she worked as a nurse at Chelsea Community Hospital, later retiring in 2015, after 25 years of service. Sally also served on the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees and was a founding member of the EBB Lake Association. She was passionate about gardening, flowers, and her peaceful yet active life on Strawberry Lake surrounded by friends and family.

She enjoyed traveling as much as she could to spend time with her sister, sons, and grandchildren, always imparting her wealth of knowledge, her passions, and her unyielding confidence upon each of them. She was blessed to have such a strong network of friends who supported her over the years.

Sally is survived by her sons, James Crouch of Texas, and Robert Crouch of Florida; the father of her children, Allin B. Crouch of Florida; seven grandchildren: AJ, Caroline, Macy, Samantha, Dave, Alexis, and Bobby; her siblings, Kathy Thompson of Kentucky, Ron Hanawalt of Colorado, and Linda Kaczmarek of California; and her nephew, Paul Thompson of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her half-sister, Mary, and her niece, Beth Swanson.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at North Lawn Cemetery in North Adams, Michigan, followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m. at her home on Strawberry Lake in Pinckney.

In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to EBB Lake Association, 5181 Burton Dr. Pinckney, MI 48169.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Jeanne A. Stapish

Jeanne A. Stapish, age 85, of Tecumseh, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI, passed away on May 3, 2022. Jeanne was born on August 8, 1936 in Harbor Springs, MI to Stewart and Helen (Whitaker) Myers. On February 14, 1956, she married Charles R. Stapish, and he preceded her in death in 2014.

Jeanne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family was very important to her and always came first. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea for 65 years. She loved baking, gardening, and would can and freeze anything and everything. She loved crafting hobbies and was good at sewing, needle point, and making potholders and baskets. She also enjoyed golfing, and was a member of Inverness Country Club and enjoyed spending time with her friends in the Women’s Golf League.

Jeanne is survived by her son, Mark R. Stapish, daughter, Eileen A. Ball, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Hill; sister, Sherry Johnston; seven grandchildren: Rachel Wahr, Kyle Stapish, Alicia Stapish, Melissa Stapish, Benjamin Stapish, Dale Ball, and Tyler Ball; five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Michael T. Stapish and Matthew C. Stapish, son-in-law, Robert D. Ball, Jr., great-granddaughter, Salome Reyes, and her siblings, Dorn Myers, Douglas Myers, and Roberta Ziegler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Ellaree Elliott

Ellaree (Marshall) Elliott, age 93, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on April 30, 2022 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, MI.

Ellaree was born on February 26, 1929 in Marshallville, KY to Curtis and Eliza (Risner) Marshall. She had lived in the Stockbridge area for the past 72 years. She moved to Michigan from Kentucky when she was in her early twenties and was a charter member of the Stockbridge Church of Christ. She enjoyed going to yard sales, listening to Bluegrass, and travelling. She had worked for Thetford in Dexter for 25 plus years.

On March 16, 1948, she married Accie Elliot, and he preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by her five children, Von (Denise) Fletcher of Farwell, MI, Preston Elliott and Ronnie Elliott, of Jackson, MI, Bonnie (Dean) DeVoe, Clark Elliott, and Penny Marshall, of Stockbridge, MI; 20 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Marshall of Salyersville, KY and one sister, Shirley (Glenn) Mosier of Troy, TN.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Morse Elliott; grandson, Randy Elliott; brothers, Hoken Marshall, Woodrow Marshall, Glenn Marshall, Ray Marshall, and Dency Marshall; and sisters, Ruby Crews, Myrtle Mae Douglas, Lenora Jackson, and Gladys Allen.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Stockbridge with Larrell Whitaker and Roy Wolf officiating. Burial will follow at North Waterloo Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Church of Christ or the Alzheimer's Association

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Larry Quinn

Lawrence G. "Larry" Quinn, age 81, of Leslie, MI, passed away on April 26, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.

Larry was born January 6, 1941 in Mason, Michigan to Richard and Lucy Roberta (Herrick) Quinn. He had lived in the Stockbridge, Mason, and Leslie area his entire life. He owned and operated Quinn Excavating and Paving for 37 years. He was a member of the Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club, and he enjoyed restoring tractors. He was a John Deere man. He also served as Cub Scout Master for one year in Mason, and for many years served on the Ingham County Sheriff Mounted Division.

On September 10, 1960, he married Carolyn L. (Sharland) in Mason, and she survives. Also surviving are his son, Brian (Noelle) Quinn; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; his siblings: Katy Dixon, Helen (Terry) Craft, Anna Marie (Jerry) Ernst, Richard (Gwen) Quinn, Lou Ann (Kevin) O'Brien, Stephen (Debbie) Quinn, Betty (Ron) Hansen, Julie Smith, Robert (Cheryl) Quinn, and Scott Quinn; sisters-in-law: Carol Quinn and Sonya Quinn. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Quinn, two brothers, Tom Quinn and William Quinn, and a grandson, Craig Blackshear, and sister-in-law, Cindy Quinn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, 1320 Catholic Church Road, Leslie. Burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, also on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club (MSE&TC) 2249 Laxton Rd., Mason, MI 48854.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Lois M. Schenk

Loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Lois Marie (Werderman) Schenk, age 92, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday April 24, 2022, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital surrounded by family. Lois was born January 7, 1930, in Detroit, MI to Howard and Emilie (nee Yarchow) Werderman. Lois grew up in Detroit, not far from the Ambassador Bridge, and graduated from Western High School. Lois loved her grandparents’ farm in Romeo, MI and always wanted to live on a farm. She met her husband at a gathering in Freedom Township hosted by his grandmother, Lydia Heller.

Lois married Albert Ellsworth Schenk on June 2, 1950, in Detroit, MI at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Albert passed away in 2000. They were married 50 years. She and Albert bought the Schaible farm across the street from Albert’s parents’ farm. Lois raised her family and lived for 72 years on her farm.

She is survived by her children: Diane, Richard (Jill), Elaine (Michael) Stone, Janet Pyle, and Karl (Theresa). Lois was blessed with grandchildren: Jacob and Christopher Schenk, Suzanne (Brandon) Loutzenhiser, Carl Pyle, Karlee Schenk, and great-granddaughter, Charlotte Schenk, step-grandchildren, Sarah and Shawn Stanley, Paul Stone, and step-great-grandchildren Maximus, Michael, and Maxwell Stone, and Abby and Christopher Stanley. Lois was predeceased by her husband, her infant son, Charles, son-in-law, Robert Pyle, her parents, her step-grandson, Matthew Stone, and her brother, Donald.

Lois was confirmed, married, and raised her children in the Lutheran faith. She was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea, MI, where she was a member of the quilting group for many decades. She was an active member of the Rogers Corners Ladies Extension Group and Farm Bureau for many decades. Lois enjoyed her family, friends, sewing, baking, cards, and church. She had a gentle, kind, and loving soul. She was a blessing to everyone she met.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea. Burial will follow at Zion Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea on Thursday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as well as at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Patricia J. Cousins

It is with great sadness that we announce that Patricia Joyce Cousins, our wife, mom, and grandma, passed away in the early hours of Friday, September 24, 2021 from complications of a stroke.

Pat was born on January 15, 1937 in London, Kentucky, the daughter of Owen and Margaret (Ball) Stewart. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1955. Go Zebras!

She went on to study at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee and graduated with a degree in botany. At Bryan, she met the love of her life, Paul Cousins. She and Paul married on September 3, 1960 and went on to raise three sons, Kevin, Dennis, and Jonathan. She was also blessed with three amazing grandchildren, Kyle, Kara, and Maura Cousins. She adored the grandkids, and they her.

Pat was a busy lady - she worked as a Med Tech at St. Joe’s Hospital and Ward Lab for 36 years. Pat and Paul created, owned, and operated Cousins Heritage Inn in Dexter, Michigan for 18 years. The restaurant quickly became recognized as one of the Midwest top dining destinations. Pat also found time for community activities including Treasurer of the Dexter Library Board, Dexter Garden Club, seamstress at Encore Theater, Dexter Historical Society, and Dexter Senior Center.

Pat was an incredible wife, best mother, grandma, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, who fiercely loved and supported her family. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul; sons Kevin, Dennis (Kathy), and Jon; grandchildren Kyle, Kara and Maura; sisters Thurma Lea Triplett, Anne Basham, Dona Zuckerman, Betty Ellington, Mona Messenger, and Raylene Izak; brother, Wally Steward; a hoard of beloved nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Stewart, Margaret Rippee, Azril (Jack) Rippee, and brother, Richard (Buddy) Rippee.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Dexter District Library in Pat’s memory.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

David E. Buku

David E. Buku, age 52, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2022 in Ypsilanti.

David was born on March 4, 1970 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to David and Janet (Bergman) Buku.

David is survived by his mother, Janet Buku, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, David F. Buku.

David had lived in the Chelsea area his entire life. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1988. He worked at Sheridan Books for many years. David was an excellent bowler, and enjoyed watching football and NASCAR.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Richard "Dick" Mason

On November 18th, 2021, Richard “Dick” Mason, age 71, of Stockbridge, Michigan lost his short but hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away at home, surrounded by family.

Dick was born June 16, 1950 to Richard and Christine (Brennan) Mason in Owosso, MI. The family lived in Garden City, MI and were avid hockey players and fans.

Richard worked as a journeyman carpenter and later as an EMT/Paramedic. In 1974, he worked in Flint as an EMT and then as a Paramedic from 75-76 with Horne Vincent Ambulance in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Chelsea, where he met his future wife Cathleen (Cathie) Martin. They were married on September 9, 1977 at St. Patrick’s Church in Whitmore Lake, Michigan.

Together they founded Emergency Specialties Services (ESS) in Whitmore Lake. ESS specialized in medical coverage of Milan and Detroit Dragways, as well as equestrian events (Hunter/Jumper Circuit) at Stoney Ridge Farm and other farms throughout Michigan. The company grew to include transfers and emergency care in Whitmore Lake, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor areas. In December of 1981, ESS was a founding company/partner of Huron Valley Ambulance of Washtenaw County.

In 1983, Richard was a founding partner of Life Support Services. He loved to provide low-stress medical education and EMT/Paramedic classes to fellow healthcare providers. Dick was a dedicated Paramedic, and over the years he volunteered at South Lyon Ambulance and later Stockbridge Ambulance. He was employed at St. Onge Ambulance in Rochester and managed Leslie Ambulance.

Dick supported the Washtenaw County 4-H fair as well as Chelsea Community Fair. He enjoyed watching his children show and his yearly elephant ear. He also thoroughly enjoyed boating in his free time and traveling. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, friend, mentor, and instructor. He was known and loved far and wide, and neither he nor his family could go anywhere without someone recognizing him.

Richard is survived by his wife, Cathie Mason, daughter, Channon Mason of Charlotte, son , Christopher (Rachel Weller) Mason of Jackson, brother , John (Gwen) Mason, and sister- in-law, Holly Hamilton. He was preceded in death by twin children, Robin and Rene, mother, Christine Prang, and brother-in-law, Lou Hamilton.

Our family would like to offer our deepest thanks and gratitude to the many friends and family that supported us during this difficult time, and to Arbor Hospice for their excellent care and support.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chelsea Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A GoFundMe has been started to assist with final expenses and to help fulfil Dick’s final wishes.

RIP, we have the watch and your classes from here!