Bradley J. Roe

Bradley J. Roe, age 60, of Webberville, MI, passed away on April 22, 2024, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County in Owosso.

He was born on November 29, 1963, in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Arthur and Judith (Price) Roe. On August 19, 1995, he married Krystal L. (Walker) in Dansville, MI, who survives him.

Bradley is survived by his loving wife, Krystal, three children: Brandi (Jon) Kolasa of Mason, Hunter Roe of Dansville, and Johnny Craft Jr. of Pleasant Lake; seven grandchildren; his mother, Judith Roe of Holt; siblings: Arthur (Nona) Roe of Leslie, Kelly (Shelly) Roe of Chesterfield, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Roe of Potterville. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Roe, nephew Anthony Roe, and a son Jaycen Glynn.

Bradley lived in Ingham County his entire married life. He was an avid outdoorsman, finding joy in hunting, camping, snowmobiling, and mowing his yard. He also cherished riding his Harley and cruising in his '74 Road Runner. Many fond memories were shared with family and friends at his cabin up north.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Private burial will take place at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor, MI.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Compassus Hospice and Missy Hill and Kylee Ross, his nurses, for the exceptional care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiawassee Hospice House or Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Gerald "Jerry" R. Spain

Gerald “Jerry” Roger Spain, age 86, of Gregory, MI, passed away on April 17, 2024.

Jerry was born on February 5, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Roger and Fern Spain. He was raised on a dairy farm in Denmark, WI, just south of Green Bay. He had many fond memories of a good and happy upbringing.After graduating from high school, he moved back to Chicago, the city he became to love. On May 19, 1973, he married Kathleen P. (Kubes), and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.

A proud veteran of the US Army, Jerry served as an artillery surveyor at Ft. Sill, OK from 1961-1963. His job with Schwinn Bicycle Company led to his transfer to Michigan as Regional Sales Manager. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. He loved animals, wildlife, nature, and working outdoors. He enjoyed cooking on the original Weber cooker and had interest in British sports cars, owning a few in his lifetime. He had artistic talent and could make or fix anything. He was the original handyman.

Jerry had the Irish sense of humor and was affectionately called “Spain” often, explaining the name was Irish not Spanish.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Kathy, sister-in-law, Bonita Brandt, brother-in-law, George Kubes, and sister-in-law, Rebecca ( Robert) Doomis, as well as his kitty, Rachel.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff at Brookdale Assisted Living in Ann Arbor and Residential Hospice for their caring and kind service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Randall R. Conley

Randall R. Conley, age 56, of Jackson, MI, passed away on April 15, 2024 at his home.

Randy was born on December 4, 1967 in Jackson, MI to James and Irene (Bailey) Conley. Randy graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1986. He worked as a machinist for Rosedale Products for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with friends playing cards.

Randy is survived by a brother, Ricky (Karen) Conley of Tennessee, his special cousin Sarah and several other cousins as well as an Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Bill. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Conley, and his parents.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m., at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI, with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1-2 p.m. A private burial will be held at Munith Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Make checks payable to Sarah Potts.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Sarah J. Hanson

Sarah Janet Baughn Hanson, age 90, of Jackson, MI, formerly of Stockbridge and Saline, passed away on April 5, 2024.

She was born in Milan, MI on February 12, 1934, the daughter of C. Ruth Forsythe and James H. Baughn. She grew up in Milan and graduated from Milan High School in 1952. She attended Hiram College in Ohio and Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, MI. Later in her life she returned to college at Eastern Michigan University, where she majored in English literature and writing. She was a lifelong reader and lover of classical music.

On June 16, 1955, she married Warren G. Hanson, and in 1959 they moved to Saline, MI, where they raised their three children. Sarah was primarily a homemaker. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, first in Milan, then Saline and Ann Arbor, and Stockbridge, MI. She was an active member and served as an ordained elder in each church. She was very active in the Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the P.E.O. Chapter W in Ann Arbor. In Saline, she served as a volunteer and an employee of Saline Area Social Services. For a time, she wrote feature articles for The Saline Reporter.

Her husband passed away May 2014. She is survived by her son, Richard Hanson of Dallas, TX, her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Anthony Cekola of Portage, MI, and her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Grant Blom of Jackson, MI. Her greatest joys in life were being a grandmother and great-grandma to Victoria Cekola, Glen Pulk, Sarah (Tyler) Ockert, and Oliver and Eleanor Ockert.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be served after the memorial service.

There will be a private burial service at a later date at Marble Memorial Cemetery in Milan.

Sarah was a bright and beautiful person. The family is requesting everyone to please wear bright colors instead of black.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church or to Stockbridge Community Outreach.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Kelli A. Spaulding

Kelli A. Spaulding, age 61, of Dexter, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2023. Kelli was born on October 11, 1962 in Ann Arbor, MI to Duane and Faye (Richards) Cook.

She grew up in Ann Arbor, and she graduated from Chelsea High School in 1980. Kelli enjoyed spending time in nature. She loved her gardens and flowers, and she loved all animals, especially birds. Her favorites were the Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles.

Kelli is survived by a son, Dylan Spaulding of Chelsea, a grandson, Grayson Spaulding, and a brother, Clayton Cook of Chelsea. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Terry J. Ward

The world became brighter on May 23, 1937, the day Terry Joe Ward was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Harold and Arlene (Schnetzler) Ward. Terry was one of eleven children. Terry passed quietly on April 6, 2024 after a long and happy life.

Terry moved to Stockbridge, Michigan in 1952, where he met the love of his life of 67 years, Phyllis Wilde Ward. Terry was very involved in the Stockbridge community, where they raised their four children. Terry retired after a long career with Michigan Bell Telephone. He and Phyllis loved to travel and spent many winters in Arizona. He was an outstanding athlete and an avid sports fan (Go Blue). Everyone who knew Terry, knew he had quite the sense of humor, and he was extremely competitive. His competitive spirit flourished as he enjoyed golf and all outdoor sports and activities. He especially loved playing cards and board games with family and friends.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis, sisters, Joan Bumpus and Mary Curtis, his children, Doug (Barbel), Daniel (Robin), Lisa Seiferth (Kurt), and Terry (Sherry); ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Terry will be remembered for his loving, kind, and compassionate nature, and his complete love and devotion to his family. Terry was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he will be missed by his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post 510, 830 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI.

Expression of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Mary "Dorene" White

Mary “Dorene” White, of Stockbridge, MI, age 101, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born November 11, 1922 in Stockbridge, MI, the middle child of Caspar and Ethel Glenn.

Dorene graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1940. She then attended Michigan State Normal College (now EMU) and Lansing Secretarial School.

She married Curtis W. White on October 10, 1942. After WWII, they settled back in Stockbridge and raised four children. In addition to her beloved family, she had many interests. Dorene was always active in the schools, church, and community. She was the first recipient of the Volunteer of the Year community award in 1999, and she was also a founding member of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. Dorene actively participated in area art guilds, garden clubs, and community theater and music groups. She joined the First Presbyterian Church in Stockbridge in 1931 and served in many capacities throughout her life. She especially enjoyed watercolor painting, collecting flower frogs and Stockbridge history, and traveling.

Dorene is survived by her children, Richard (Melissa Barnard) White of Midland, Sally (Bill) Layton of Colorado Springs, and Barbara VanDyke of Mason; grandchildren: Brian (Michelle) White, Mary “Betsey” (Matthew) Pohl, Elise Layton (Richard Krautheim), Emily (Elliott) Bauder, Samuel VanDyke, Mason VanDyke, Lara (Daniel) Jacobs, Alyssa (Eric) Ward, and Noah (Evelyn) Lofquist; great-grandchildren: Keaton, Kennan, and Evie Jacobs, Henry and Isaac Tallon, Caidra VanDyke, and Ethan and Maddie Lofquist, Chloe (Bryan) Hover, Jacob (Marissa Edwards) Beasley, Nicholas Beasley, and Macy (Luke) Pohl-Kohnen, Audrey Krautheim, and Katelyn, Maxton, Beau, and Luke Bauder; great-great-grandchildren, Ella and Tanner Hover; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dorene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Curt, a son, Larry White, her siblings: Robert Glenn, William “Billy” Glenn, David Glenn, and Gene M. Barton; daughter-in-law, Amilyn White, son-in-law, Steven VanDyke, as well as sisters-in-law, Peggy Glenn, Mary White, and Jean White; and brothers-in-law, Jim Barton, Al White, and Willard “Bob” White.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., where the family will also receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

A private burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honor of Dorene may do so to the Stockbridge Educational Foundation, the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge, or Stockbridge Community Outreach.

John L. Decker

John L. Decker, age 78, of Grass Lake, MI, passed away April 6, 2024 at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. John was born on July 21, 1945 in Menomonie, WI, the son of Lawrence and Doris (Scapple) Decker.

John moved to the Grass Lake area in 2016. He held a distinguished career, working for Steeltech in Grand Rapids, MI from 1994-2016, retiring as Vice President of Operations. He married Kathryn A. (McIntosh) on December 28, 1968, and she survives him. Also surviving are two children, Bradley (Corey) Decker of Chelsea and Matthew (Joy) Decker of Chicago; two grandsons, Calvin and Blake; his siblings: Robert “Joe” (Julie) Decker of Wild Rose, WI, Pamela (Wayne) Connors of St. George, UT, and Mariann (David) Belknap of Oshkosh, WI; sister-in-law, Linda Kaminski of Colorado Springs, CO, and brother-in-law, Michael (Sue) McIntosh of Waukesha, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Doris Decker, a brother, Dana Decker, sister-in-law, Denise “Neice” McIntosh, and brother-in-law, Roger Kaminski.

John's passions were as diverse as they were vibrant. He found solace and joy in pen and ink drawing, the green fairways of the golf course, and the rich narratives of historical books, particularly those centered on the Civil War. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea. His favorite sports teams included the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Bucks and the Brewers. He found joy in music and dancing, and he relished watching sporting events of his grandsons, sharing in the excitement with family and friends. He cherished spending time with his family, and he found immense joy in spreading Santa's cheer during the holidays.

John will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, as well as at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea, with Pastor Kurt Hutchens officiating. A luncheon will follow at Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea. Burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine, WI.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action, Chelsea. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Donald R. Day

Donald Russell Day, age 89, of Munith, MI, passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1934, in Muscatine, IA, to Harold Russell Day and Lela Viola Brase Day.

He attended Muscatine grade schools and Muscatine High School, graduating in 1952. Don pursued higher education at the Indiana Institute of Technology and subsequently held employment in Ft. Wayne in the engineering field as senior designer. In 1964, he was hired at Sparton Electronics in Jackson MI, where he met the love of his life, as he liked to say, Miss Diana Parker. They married in 1965.

Don later worked for Aeroquip, Commonwealth Associates, and Consumers Energy in Jackson, and in 1996 retired from Consumers Energy as senior technical analyst at their Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, MI. After retiring, he worked part time for several years at Applewood Landscaping in Jackson, doing estimating and sometimes assisting on the jobs he estimated, an outdoor job which he enjoyed immensely.

Don was a gifted handyman doing most of the finish work, including electrical, plumbing, and dry walling, on their home built on family farm property in rural Munith. He then built a pole barn and fenced in a large field for a horse pasture. He loved raising and riding horses, and mentoring kids with horses, for many years. He was a local 4-H leader in Horsemanship and volunteered on the Jackson Country 4-H Council for many years, was 4-H Horse Superintendent at the County Fairs, and judged horse shows. Don was also a gifted woodcarver, carving many beautiful pieces of wooden art. He showed his work in local and state woodcarving shows, receiving several awards. He was a member of local and state woodcarving clubs, and he loved mentoring both adults and kids who were interested in woodcarving. Don also enjoyed golfing and watching golf tournaments, and he read a lot of books, including his Bible every morning.

Don was a kind and loving family man, who would help anyone who needed it. He was very much loved by his family and friends. A devout man, he was a dedicated member of Christ Lutheran Church in Michigan Center, MI for over 50 years.

Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diana; three daughters, Gayle Popa, Jayne Keith, and Lynda West; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Day and Thomas Day, and sisters, Janet Herring and Doris Snyder. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Russell Day, mother Lela Viola Day, and brother, Larry Day.

A Memorial service in honor of Don will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, 4250 Page Ave, Michigan Center, MI. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held in Christ Lutheran's Community Center after the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, or ELCA World Hunger, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home Stockbridge, MI.

Ann Antoinette Carter

Our dear mother Ann Antoinette Carter (Staeck) of Chelsea, MI, sadly passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 86. She was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was always there when we needed her.

She was predeceased in death by her infant daughter, Robin Marie Carter, and is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roy, her daughters, Kelly Fisher ( Matthew), Jill Carter, Kim Koenn (Matthew); grandchildren, Charles (Lauren) Fisher, Kevin (Danielle) Fisher, Ryan Koenn, and great-grandchildren, Greycen, Colby and Maizy Fisher.

Prior to retirement, Ann and Roy owned Lakeland Resort in Aurora, KY. Ann was a fabulous cook, hosting many family dinner. An author once wrote of her delicious golumpki in one of his novels. Ann enjoyed designing and crafting beaded jewelry. She liked her word and puzzle games and an occasional visit to the casino. Ann was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball team.

A private ceremony with close family members will be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Trump re-election campaign.