Robert D. Russell Jr.

Robert D. Russell Jr., of Clinton, MI, age 53, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on September 20, 2023 in Clinton, MI.

He was born the son of Robert Sr. and Terry (Zook) Russell on July 25, 1970 in Clare, MI. On August 19, 1993 he married Carolyn Studey, and she survives.

Robert loved camping, hunting, fishing, and rock hounding. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer for six years. He did tours in Honduras, Germany, and Albania. After his discharge from the Army, he became a Corrections Officer for 14 years. During that time, he went back to college and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and became a Nursing Home Administrator.

Most of all he was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ian (Tessa) Russell and their daughter, Charlotte, Jared (Kendra Eggert) Russell, Brandon Russell, Riley Russell, Kiersten Russell, and Liam Russell. He is also survived by his brothers, John (Patty) Russell and Aaron (Carly) Russell. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Mathias Russell.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 12-1:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.

Phillip "Kevin" Hamlin

Phillip "Kevin" Hamlin, of Stockbridge, age 65, passed away on September 19, 2023 at Chelsea Hospital with his family by his side. Kevin was born on February 27, 1958, in Stockbridge, MI to Troy Lee and Bessie "Opal" (Barker) Hamlin.

Kevin was born in Stockbridge, MI on Green Road. He owned homes within two miles from the home he was born in. Kevin had a passion for music, especially country and southern rock. He loved singing, playing guitar, writing songs, and playing in his band, Cross Roads, a band formed with long-time friends in Stockbridge. He loved family time with his kids and grandchildren, along with large family functions with his siblings and their children. Kevin enjoyed working on cars, mushroom hunting, and bending the rules, just enough not to get in trouble too much.

Kevin is survived by his significant other, Kelly Wilson, his children, Sean (Michelle) Hamlin, of Schoolcraft, MI, Betsy (Keith) Lacey, of Firestone, CO, siblings, Judy (Reid) Hartsuff of Gregory, Robert (Susan) Hamlin of Aiken, SC, Connie Hamlin of Stockbridge, seven grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Karen Osborne and Sue (Ed) Roe, brothers, Jack and Tom Hamlin, and a nephew, Jeff Hamlin.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home

Dorothy Greer

Dorothy Jefferson Greer died at the age of 98 on September 9, 2023 at Chelsea Retirement Community.

A native Detroiter, she grew up in Highland Park, graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1946. Dorothy retired from a storied career at Michigan Bell (later AT&T) Personnel Department. She was a member of Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Alpha Gamma Delta and PEO.

Her husband, Dr. James E. Greer, passed away in 1999. Dorothy is survived by her step-daughter, Betty Greer, and her children, Andrea Whatley (Todd), Jeff Tapert; step-son Jim Greer (Madeline) and their children, Katie and Andrew, and stepson, John Greer. She is also survived by Ginger and John Chapman, plus their children, Patrick and Jeffrey; Jim and Joan Brownell, and their children, Cassie and Susie.

A memorial service will be held at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel on October 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. following a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service at the Crippen Building.

Memorials may be directed to UMRC--Porter Hills Foundation, 805 W. Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118.

Emma C. Allison

Emma Chloe Allison, of Stockbridge, MI, age 70, passed away on September 15, 2023 at her home in Stockbridge, MI.

Emma was born on October 8, 1952 in Waynesburg, PA to Alvan and Coradel (Jacobs) Allison. She had lived in the Stockbridge area for the past 50 years. She worked as an assistant broadcast engineer for TV 31. Emma was a member of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling up north, enjoying many of the State Parks, and she enjoyed baking cookies.

Emma is survived by seven children, James Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, Alvan of Jackson, Kevin (Nicole) of Munith, David (Allison) of Ft. Worth, TX, Steven (Michelle) of Stockbridge, Scott (Richard) of West Bloomfield, and Jerry of Stockbridge; as well as 10 grandchildren, and one brother, Alvan D. Allison of Morgantown, WV. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Kent Allison, and the father of her children, James Allison Sr.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 p.m. Burial will take place in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park in Verona, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Joseph G. Burman II

Joseph G. Burman II, of Chelsea, MI, age 65, passed away surrounded by his family, after a long, tough fight with cancer on September 15, 2023 in Chelsea, MI. Joe was born on June 19, 1958, the son of Joseph Sr. and Virginia (Borieo) Burman.

He married Teresa Lynne (Breza) on October 24, 1981, and she survives him. Joe moved from Saline to Chelsea in 1981, where he and Teresa raised their family. He worked as an electrician for the University of Michigan, retiring after 30 years. He was an all around handyman, and he also owned his own electrical company. Joe was always the life of the party. He was good to others, and he had a lot of friends. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed cooking for others and smoking meats. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Teresa, he is survived by three children, Jessica (Nick Gieske) Burman of Grass Lake, Christina (Dan) Whitesall of Chelsea, and Adam (Katelyn McClanahan) Burman of Grass Lake; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Virginia Burman of Saline; and his siblings, Cynthia (Bill) Harrison of Waterloo, Jennifer Escott of Britton, MI, and Jeffrey (Helen) Burman, of Britton, MI. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Burman Sr. and a brother-in-law, Gary Escott.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon John Liddle officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, September 18, 2023 from 6-8 p.m., as well as on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Please join the family for a luncheon at the Chelsea Fairgrounds.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Kevin D. Grim

Kevin Daniel Grim, of Ann Arbor, MI, age 61, died September 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born April 14, 1962.

Kevin had a passion for watching football. He also loved hunting and fishing, and one of his favorite hobbies was to have an extraordinary garden and lawn. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, funny jokes, and love for dancing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Grim, and his parents, Gary and Sharon Grim. He is survived by his son, Jason (Jennifer) Grim, daughter, Jessica Grim, and son, Nicholas (Charla) Grim; grandchildren, Conor Grim, Morgan Grim, Mason Grim, Madelyn Grim, and Garrison Grim; as well as his brother, Richard (Jill) Grim, sister, Kathleen (Wade) Beitelschies, brother, Gary (Beth) Grim, many nieces and nephews, and partner, Linda Johnson.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A private service and burial will take place at Oak Grove East Cemetery.

Andrew G. Noble

Andrew Glenn Noble, age 44, of Nokomis, FL, passed away on September 4, 2023.

Andrew was born on January 13, 1979 in Howell, MI to Daniel and Pamela (Laurel) Noble. Andrew grew up in the Stockbridge area and had lived in Florida for the past 10 years, where he was self-employed in the construction industry. He enjoyed hunting and tinkering with cars.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Daniel (Diane) Noble of Stockbridge, sister, Amanda Noble of Coleman, MI, step-sisters, Stacy (Matthew) Wright of Gregory, MI, Tracy (Shawn) Warren of Munith, MI, and Wendy (Jason) Garrison of Chelsea, MI; as well as many step-nieces and step-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Noble, grandmother, Gloria Noble, and uncle, Earl Rau.

Local arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Conrad Connelley

Conrad Connelley, age 90, of Chelsea, MI passed away peacefully September 4, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

He was born in Salyersville, KY on September 26, 1932. Conrad was the son of the late Francis and Gladys (Blankenship) Connelley.

Con was married to Faye (Adams) Connelley on October 5, 1951. To the union was born three children: Doug, Connie, and Mike. Con was preceded in death by his son, Doug, on July 16, 2023, sister, Aliene McCoy, and brother, Walter Francis Connelley.

Con is survived by his loving wife, Faye, daughter, Connie (Nando) Connelley Mejia, of Pinckney, MI, and son, Michael Connelley, of Ann Arbor, MI, as well as grandsons, Chris Pittao, of Windsor, Canada, and Cameron Fraser of Pinckney, MI.

Con grew up in Salyersville, a little town in eastern Kentucky, where everyone was like family. He loved fishing from the Licking River, hunting in the beautiful hills, and playing basketball with friends at an old hoop put on a barn. He loved UK basketball and never missed a game on the television.

After he and Faye married, he worked in the gas and oil fields for a short time before moving to Chelsea in 1951. He then worked at Ford Motor Company until retiring. Con was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was dedicated to his family, his work, and his church.

Con long ago became a member of the Faith Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir, loved the Lord, and trusted in Him always.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea, MI, with Pastor Adam Summers officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Center.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Joseph S. Gurkey

Joseph S. Gurkey, age 49, of Chelsea, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dexter Township on August 31, 2023.

Joe was born on July 7, 1974 in Mayfield Heights, OH to Joseph S. and Carol A. (Perlatti) Gurkey. He married Alyssabethe F. (Mefford) on October 4, 2003 in Lyndhurst, OH. They moved to Michigan shortly thereafter and have resided in Chelsea since 2017. He worked as a claims manager for 27 years for Progressive Insurance. Joe loved spending time outdoors. He was passionate about the weather and always wanted to be a meteorologist. He closely followed the Weather Channel, and at one point was a "spotter" for NBC News in Ohio. He was the most devoted and loving husband, father, and son, and a dear friend to many.

Joe is survived by his wife, Alyssa, three children, Grace, Jack, and Kate, his parents, Joseph and Carol Gurkey of Concord Twp., Ohio, mother-in-law, Marilyn Ford of The Villages, FL; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea on Thursday, September 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m., with V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Due to the temporary road closure on M-52 just north of the funeral home, please know that you can still get to the funeral home.

If you are coming from the north, follow the detour signs to Sibley Road. If you are coming from the south (or town), the road is still open to local traffic. Go around the barricade.

Memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for his children. Please make checks to Alyssa Gurkey.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Richard L. Zieman

Richard L. Zieman, of Jackson MI, formerly of Dearborn Heights and Chelsea, MI, passed away on August 31, 2023. Richard was born on September 5, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Herbert M. and Arline Zieman.

He married Gayle (Nagle) on September 13, 1952. They lived in Dearborn Heights, MI until her death in 2011. In 2014, Richard moved to Chelsea, MI, where he lived until 2021, when he moved to Jackson, MI.

Richard worked as a truck driver for many years and was a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling, ice cream, and was a big fan of local sports teams.

Richard is survived by two children, Jill (Thomas) Demske of Chelsea, MI and Richard (Julie) Zieman of Taylor, MI, and five grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Zieman.

A memorial service will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest at a later date in the Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.