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92, of Chelsea, MI (formerly Salem, OH) passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Chelsea Retirement Community.
Betty was born in Cleveland, OH on June 1, 1929, the daughter of Joseph F. Hronek and Helen (Troyan) Ward. She was a 1947 graduate of John Adams High School (Cleveland, OH) and a 1951 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Education.
B: 11/23/24, D: 12/9/21
Through her extended family, Roberta leaves a legacy of two children and two stepchildren, five grandchildren and one step-grandchild, five great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Born in Norwood, Michigan south of Charlevoix on November 23, 1924, daughter of Fred Frances and Nina May (Holecheck) Hull, she attended the Norwood and Charlevoix schools, graduating in 1942. She married Kenneth L. Empey on September 24, 1942. Roberta married Robert S. Hamilton of Charlevoix on March 30, 1973. During her life, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for a local manufacturing company in Charlevoix and at numerous women’s clothing retail establishments, and prior to retiring to live in Mason, Michigan in the early 2000’s, she and Robert lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia and managed an apartment complex in the Lansing, Michigan area. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crafts, and sailing large sail boats in Charlevoix and throughout the Great Lakes.
Of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Clinton, age 49, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson, due to Covid pneumonia. He was born February 4, 1972 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Michael David & Cheryl Ann (Kable) Hassett.
Pat graduated from Chelsea High School in 1990, where he was on the wrestling team. He worked on a dairy farm, and at Braun & Brumfield. He then started working for Ford at the Saline and Wayne Assembly Plants, where he eventually became a team leader. Pat attended Chelsea Free Methodist Church. He loved to fix things, especially cars. Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming with his dad.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born August 31, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of August John & Florentina Marie (Klann) Krupski .
Lynda grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, graduated from Dearborn High School and attended Valparaiso University. On August 31, 1957, she married Bruce Justice in Dearborn. Lynda worked hard over the years to keep a stable and loving environment for the family as they moved around the country (Texas, Utah, Delaware, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania) as a result of Dr. Justice’s work on various Department of Defense contracts.
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor and Sharon Township, age 92, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his home. He was born August 3, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Ferdinand Alvin Kersten and Phillipina Mary “Phyllis” (Koester) Kersten.
Don graduated from Wayne State University, Detroit, with a degree in Industrial Design and a Masters of Fine Arts. He worked for various exhibit firms, General Motors Styling, and the City of Detroit. From 1965 to 1995, he was Professor of Art at the U/M Penney Stamps School of Art. He taught visualization skills for Interior Design, Industrial Design, and Architectural students. His particular interest was signage. Two sabbaticals to the United States and Europe culminated in “Signs in the Marketplace” exhibits at the Ann Arbor City Hall and the School of Art Gallery. Don was an avid U/M sport fan and held season tickets to football and basketball.