Steven B. "Steve" Zeigler

Steven B. Zeigler, age 55, passed away on April 16, 2023. Steven was born on April 4, 1968 in Jackson, MI to Norman and Vicki (Earle) Zeigler.

Steve lived in Stockbridge area for his entire life, where he was a member of Crossroads Community Church. Steve attended Ferris State University for his undergrad degree and went on to Seton Hall University for his masters degree. He worked for General Motors as a program quality engineer. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and spending time up north at the family cabin. He was a U of M sports fanatic.

Steve is survived by his two children, Shelby Zeigler and Andrew Zeigler, and their mother, Mickie Zeigler, all of Stockbridge; one brother, Scott (Mae) Zeigler of Lake Orion, one sister, Jodi (Eric) Adams of Indiana, and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Crossroads Community Church in Stockbridge, MI, officiated by Sr. Pastor Dr. Josh Lilly and Pastor Brian Johnson. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., and on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Community Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Kenneth G. Miller

Kenneth G. Miller, age 91, formerly of Naples, FL, and Dexter, MI, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Silver Maples of Chelsea, MI. Kenneth was born on June 4, 1931 in Tawas City, MI the son of Charles and Grace (Carpenter) Miller.

He married Delphine (Burzyck) in Saginaw, MI on September 28, 1957. He graduated from the University of Michigan with his MBA, and he worked in finance for many years including time with Ernst and Ernst, Aetna Cement and Martin Marietta Materials.

Ken and Delphine had lived for many years in Naples, FL, where he was a member of the Vineyards Country Club. Ken was a lifelong avid tennis player, and certainly enjoyed the tennis community at the Vineyards. He also enjoyed watching tennis and especially watching his grandsons play and excel at high school tennis in Ann Arbor. Ken was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter.

He is survived by his wife, Delphine Miller of Chelsea, and two daughters, Jane (Brian Williams) Miller of Dexter, and Jill (David) Drake of Kerrville, Texas; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Per his wishes, a private burial will take place at a later date in Saginaw, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to Silver Maples of Chelsea.

Paul N. Cousins

Paul N. Cousins, “Mr. Dexter,” age 84, of Dexter, Michigan passed away on December 9, 2022 after a long and well-lived life. During a brief illness, he was lovingly cared for at home by his family, who was there when he left this world to reunite with the love of his life, Pat.

Paul was born on September 1, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to Harry and Alice Cousins. He graduated from Portage High School, and later Bryan College in Dayton, TN, where he met Pat. They were married for 61 years and raised their family in Dexter.

Paul taught Environmental Science and Biology at Dexter High School for 20 years and provided Union leadership in the Michigan Education Association. He then followed his passion and opened Cousins Heritage Inn in 1984. He and Pat put their hearts into their award winning restaurant and operated it until 2001.

Many will remember Paul for his involvement in the community, including service on the Dexter City Council, and Huron River Watershed Council, saving Gordon Hall, the Capital Campaign Committee for the Chelsea Hospital Cancer Center, developing Mill Creek Park, starting the Community Garden, and many arts and music organizations including Ann Arbor Summer Fest. Paul was one of the original Dexter Rotarians, finding additional opportunities to serve and developing many friendships.

Paul was preceded in death by his soulmate, Pat, in September 2021. He is survived by his son, Kevin, and granddaughter, Maura; son, Dennis (Kathy), and grandchildren, Kyle and Kara; and son, Jon. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Alice (Gary) Allen, niece, Gayle, and nephew, David Allen. Paul is loved and will be missed by a large extended family which includes many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Kevin, Dennis, and Jon would like to thank family, friends, and community members who loved and supported Dad.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that check donations are sent to the Rotary Club Foundation at P.O. Box 37, Dexter, MI 48130, or you can send electronic donations to Maura via ZelleMaura.Cousins@gmail.com or CashApp at $MauraAnnCousins.

The donations will be used for a memorial and to establish a scholarship fund administered by the Dexter Rotary.

A Memorial Service will take place at the Dexter High School Auditorium on Earth Day - Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. After a brief service, all are invited to stay for a few select musical performances in honor of Paul.

The family will receive friends at the high school auditorium from 10-11 a.m.

Norman L. Osborn

Norman L. "Norm" Osborn, age 79, of Stockbridge, passed away on April 11, 2023. Norman was born on April 8, 1944 in Inglewood, California to Richard and Carol (Hammerquist) Osborn.

Norm moved to Mason, Michigan in 2012 from California. He married Vivian A. (Warner) August 2, 2014. Norm loved gardening and researching family genealogy. Photography was a true passion for Norm, and he created his own small business with his love for that.

Norm is survived by his loving wife, Vivian, and children, Sherrie Barnes of Arizona, Ryan Osborn of California, Beth Riegert of Leslie, Ben Rickman of Jackson, and Ashleigh Rickman of Leslie; two sisters, Lynn Reimer of Oregon and Anna Gilliland of Leslie; 10 grandchildren, and eight (plus one on the way) great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including Lisa Allen, and her son, Alex, and two dear friends, Milton Ries and Dan Dembinski, who helped take care of Norm. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Donovan Osborn.

Per his wishes a private service will we held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Scott Rabideau

Scott Rabideau, age 49, passed away on April 12, 2023, at his home in Stockbridge, MI. Scott was born on January 20, 1974 in Lansing, MI to Darryl and Suzanne (Schneider) Rabideau.

Scott had lived in Stockbridge for the last three years moving from the Brighton, MI area. In his earlier days he loved being outdoors fishing, playing football, and baseball. He was a pitcher and enjoyed playing on travel baseball teams. He enjoyed having his friends over for bonfires, and he loved listening to music. He felt it moved his soul.

He is survived by both his parents of Stockbridge, one son, Jacob Teal of Howell, MI; his siblings, Adam (Donielle) Rabideau of North Carolina, Joy (Andrew) Pfeiffer of Ypsilanti, Dave Rabideau of Stockbridge, Kimberly (Darrin) Dodge of Nashville, Lisa (Ryan) Ley of Horton, MI; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don (Bea) Schneider and James (Esther) Rabideau, as well as a niece, Brittanie Preston.

Per his wishes, he has donated his body to science. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.

Elizabeth A. Webb

Elizabeth Ann Webb, age 66, passed away on April 7, 2023 in Mason, MI. Elizabeth was born on July 28, 1956 in West Van Lear, KY to Carl and Mary Lou (Patrick) Webb. She had worked for the Department of Corrections for seven years. Elizabeth loved country music, watching Westerns, and working in her garden with her dad. Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Christy Webb of Mason, MI; two grandchildren, Kirsten Webb and Brent Smith; a sister, Janet Webb of Stockbridge, brother, David Webb, and special friend, Mike Dalton; as well as several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Judy Barker, Natalie Clark, and infant sister, Nina Webb.

A funeral service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with John Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Nadine T. Koch

Nadine T. Koch, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 5, 2023.

She was born the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Stark) Lentz on July 11, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nadine went to St. Mary School until 8th grade and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1961.  

Nadine was employed at Chelsea State Bank for the last 19 years and always greeted customers with a smile.  She conducted morning prayers at funeral homes for many years, worked at Heydlauff's for several years, and taught Sunday School and Catechism.

Nadine is survived by her children, Todd (Holly) Koch, Jeanette (Patrick) Koch-Irish, Julie Stotler, and Jill (Chuck) Kovick; eight grandchildren, Lauren (Andy) Clemons, Sabrina Heydlauff, Kaitlin (Jeremy) Van Orman, Erin (Branden) Bisher, Rebecca Stotler, Tristan Koch, Colin Kovick, and Lainey Kovick; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen (Ed) Kain.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Mary Catholic Church with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will be private.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St Louis Center.

Terry Lee Schoonover

Terry Lee Schoonover, of Stockbridge, MI, age 76, passed away on January 30, 2023 at his home. Terry was born on May 13, 1946 in Pontiac, MI to Carl and Lucille (Sheldon) Schoonover.

Terry moved to the Stockbridge area in 1954, moving from Pontiac. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1965. He then attended Michigan State University in the MSU Agriculture Short Course, graduating in 1967. He enjoyed farming and International Tractors. He was a member of Busy Beavers 4-H in Jackson County. He loved being a farmer, and he liked to visit with people. Terry was a partner in Sunny Crest Farms with his parents and brother. They raised potatoes over forty years.

He is survived by a brother, Duane (Carolyn) Schoonover of Stockbridge, and sister, Carol (Buster) Myer of Stockbridge, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Southwest Church of the Nazarene in Gregory, MI. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stockbridge FFA.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Arloa I. Smith

Arloa I. Smith, age 86, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, MI. Arloa was born on May 19, 1936 in White Oak Township, MI to Clinton Asa and Lucille Grace (Marsh) Proctor.

She had lived in the Stockbridge area all of her life. She was a life member of the Millville United Methodist Church and was well known around town, working for Abbott & Fillmore for over 40 years. She was an avid MSU fan and enjoyed working in her garden, growing the most beautiful flowers. She also loved taking care of her family, cooking and baking for them.

On July 14, 1957, she married the love of her life, Mark I. Smith, at her parent's home in Millville, and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Shepard of Jackson; sister, Cloteal Maclaren of Florida, brother, Clinton (JoAnn) Proctor of Jackson, sister-in-law, Dorothy Proctor of Stockbridge; two grandchildren, Brittany (Milian) Cordero and Alexandra (Christopher) Davis, and two great-grandchildren, Enzo and Emory; along with several nieces and nephews, who fondly knew her as Aunt Lolo. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hilbert Proctor.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Millville United Methodist Church with Pastor Rhonda Osterman officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10-11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Millville United Methodist Church-UMW.

Larry L. Howard

Larry L. Howard, age 71, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home.

Larry was born on January 25, 1952 in Salyersville, KY to Clyde and Glady (Montgomery) Howard. He had lived in the Stockbridge area most of his life, moving from Kentucky when he was 18 years old.

He worked for the Jackson County Resource Recovery Facility, retiring after 20 years of service. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

On May 8, 1982, he married Rhonda Lynn (Minix), and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2007. Surviving are three children, Allisa (James) Baum of Jackson, Nicole (Brent) Stowe of Stockbridge, and Travis Howard of Laurium, MI; four grandchildren, Jessica, Madison, Cassandra, and Cade; his siblings: Clyde Jr. (Jewel) Howard of Salyersville, KY, Stewart Howard of Brooklyn, MI, Ina Blanton of Salyersville, Chloteen (Gary) Fish of Florida; and Gail Smith of Salyersville, KY; and brother-in-law, Chuck Minix of Stockbridge, MI. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI, with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 5-7 p.m., and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.