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Viola Fern Poley

formerly of Ann Arbor, Manchester, & Chelsea, age 93, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Country Meadows in Grass Lake, Michigan. She was born June 13, 1928, in Tecumseh, Michigan, the daughter of John H. & Adeline (Covell) Curtiss.

Viola was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Manchester and a former member of Dexter Gospel Church. She was active with Manchester Senior Citizens and Chelsea Senior Citizens. Viola retired from Thompson-Shore in Dexter after 8 years of service.

Lisa Marie Wolff

of Jackson, Michigan, age 53, died Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born July 17, 1968, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Norman R. & Linda E (Cook) Wolff.

Lisa graduated from Stockbridge High School 1987. She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, in Manchester. She enjoyed her family, writing, and crocheting; and crocheted over 300 scarves for Samaritan’s Purse. Lisa was an inspiration in her love and kindness, seeing the positive and beauty in the most difficult of circumstances. Lisa was a constant light in our lives, a beautiful light that went out too soon.

Jeffrey Edwards Spencer

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 65, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home. He was born March 23, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Raymond Vincent & Mary Rogers (Cunningham) Spencer.

Jeff graduated from St. Louis Country Day High School in St. Louis, MO, in 1974. He then went on to graduate from Carleton College, MN, and received his Master's degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Jeff worked for many years at ATS Automation as an engineer and project manager. He loved traveling, hiking, and canoeing. Jeff enjoyed organizing trips for his friends. He loved craft beer, astronomy, and attending concerts. Jeff was a member of the Ann Arbor Brewer's Guild and the Ann Arbor Ski Club.

Eleanor Janet Hall

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born May 7, 1935, in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Norman and Lenore (Kalmbach) Schmidt.
 
Eleanor worked as a legal secretary and was a charter member of the Covenant  Church of Chelsea. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron of Chapter #108 and life member of #311. Eleanor was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Dexter #557 and Past President of unit #31. She was Secretary and life member of Palatlakaha Environmental & Agricultural Reserve (PEAR) Association in Leesburg, FL. Eleanor was a University of Michigan Football fan.  Go Blue!  She loved her dog Doogie, bird watching, gardening, and cooking for her family.