Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Age 87, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born December 24, 1933, in Mishawaka, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Elizabeth (Washburn) Connon.
Margie was a stay at home mom, and then started a painting and cleaning company for new homes with several of her girlfriends. After retirement, Margie and her husband, Don, enjoyed time at their trailer on a lake in northern Indiana, fishing. They were always known for their beautiful yard and flower beds. She had a real knack for flower arranging, whether with silk flowers or flowers she would collect and dry. Margie had a true love for animals. Many a stray animal found its way to her door and immediately became part of the family. She had a love for nature and wildlife, feeding her birds and squirrels.
Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI and Green Valley, AZ, age 95, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Ann Arbor MI. She was born December 18, 1925 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Stephen Edward James & Ethel Sarah (Shaw) Rondon. She worked for Leo Burnett Advertising Company from March 1, 1954 to December 30, 1988 in the accounting (Petty Cash) department. Catherine was a member of the Kiwanis club in Chelsea, where she was a George F. Hixson Fellow. Two of her favorite things to do were to golf and travel with her friends. You may even have seen our Aunt Catherine on the back of a Harley Motorcycle driven by her nephew along with her niece right behind them on her Harley. She would be picked up at her home in Chelsea for a fun filled day of site seeing and traveling the open roads. To end their day they would stop for a relaxing meal. Catherine enjoyed needlepoint and gardening. She was a member of St. Mary Church, Chelsea.
of Grass Lake, MI, Age 97, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline. She was born October 25, 1923 in Blair, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jess & Esther (Klatt) Dutcher. Eilene liked spending time in her garden as well as doing arts and crafts. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her grandkids. She is survived by four sons, Mike Ryan, Matt Ryan, Gary Charnitsky, Randy Charnitsky; and a daughter, Bonnie Goyer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Faye. No public memorial services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
