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Carol Ann (Scharp) Radovic

Of Dexter, MI, died unexpectedly January 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. She was born August 9, 1940 to parents John Luther & Mary Vivian (Altherr) Keeney, the youngest girl of seven children.
 
Carol believed in "Truth, Goodness and Beauty". Her beautiful garden sanctuaries and landscaping talents attest to this philosophy, as well as her writings and her love and support of animals in need. 

Alice Lamila Steiner

Of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Okechobee, Florida, age 86, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home in Chelsea with her family. She was born February 28, 1936 in Rose City, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Inez (Sheppard) Forsyth.

Alice graduated from Brighton High School in 1953. She worked in the University of Michigan Housing Administration. Alice and Robert owned and operated Gambles Hardware Store in South Lyon; and Marshland Kennels, where they bred and trained labs. She attended the United Methodist Church in Okechobee, Florida. Alice enjoyed sewing and quilting and was the most caring and wonderful person.

Arthur James “Jim” Menlove

Beloved husband and father, Jim Menlove, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his home in Chelsea. He was 91. Jim was born in 1930, in Bangor, North Wales, to professional soccer player Bertie Menlove and Ada Randall Menlove. As a young man, Jim served in the British Army’s Corps of Signals. He then went to work for Lloyd’s Bank of England, and later, of Canada. In the US, he was vice president and trust officer at NBD and Comerica banks. He was Director of Fundraising for Beaumont Hospital for many years.

One of Jim’s greatest passions was for soccer. He was proud that his father had played for English Premier League teams like Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Sheffield United in the 1920’s. Jim watched many matches at Conor O’Neill’s Pub in Ann Arbor with “the lads” – a group of soccer-lovers and dear friends. Jim was also an avid distance runner and participated in the early days of Detroit’s Motor City Runners in the 1960’s and ‘70’s.

Jane Louise Havens

of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 73, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at Michigan Medicine. She was born April 4, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Howard H. and Marian Louise (Wiley) Havens.
Jane graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek in 1967. She attended Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earning her Bachelor’s degree. She was a Library Administrator at the University of Michigan, and worked as the Lead Officer in Human Resources.

Carol Lynn Curtis

Of Ann Arbor, MI, age 69, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her son's home in Pinckney. She was born March 9, 1952, in Wayne, Michigan, the daughter of Isaac “Paul” & Inez (Alaniz) Bacon. Carol work for Edwards Brothers in Ann Arbor for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

On June 30, 1973, she married Larry E. Curtis in Southgate, MI, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2000. Survivors include her five children, Garry Curtis of Pinckney, Kellyann Curtis-Cole of Hillsdale, Larry Curtis of Houston, TX, Terry Curtis, Deborah Harper of Wayne, MI; granddaughter Chelsea Cole, and six additional grandchildren; a brother, Paul Bacon; a sister, Cathy (Tom) Sleep; a special cousin, Claire Curtis; and many nieces and nephews.