Obituaries

Ramona Irene Skittenhelm

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 87, died Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born December 9, 1932 in Knobel, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Lee Shores and Freda G. Cole.

Ramona moved to Ann Arbor at 9 years old with her mother. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1950. Ramona worked at Michigan Bell as an operator. On June 11, 1952, she married John Skittenhelm in Toledo, Ohio, and later moved to Chelsea, where they raised their three children. From 1969-93, she worked at University Microfilms International, later called Bell & Howell, where she was a lead Quality Control. After retiring, Ramona and John traveled all over the US, and would spend winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Ramona enjoyed reading, and going for walks. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Linda Sue Wilson

of Manchester, MI, formerly of Southgate, age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles.  Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian woman who put her faith, family and friends as her top priorities. Linda started a Bunco club in 1972, that is still going strong today. She was an avid quilter providing beautiful heirlooms to her family and friends. She loved to travel and visited much of the United States and several national parks. Linda was a member of the Manchester Area Historical Society and of the Sharon United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Dorcas Society

Sharon Joan (Hartman) Stillion

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 55, passed away in her sleep in the morning of Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home. She was born March 21, 1965 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the youngest daughter of C. C. “Cliff” & Doris Mae (Ahling) Hartman.  After graduating from Grass Lake High School in 1983, she went on to Jackson Community College where she obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant diploma. After working in assisted living communities in the Jackson, MI area, she found full-time employment at the Chelsea Hospital as a CNA. She transitioned from the patient care field into the position of Front Desk Operator and retired from the hospital with 25 years employment. Sharon was immensely proud knowing many doctors, nurses, and other staff members through her work at the switchboard. She also set a very high standard of dependability, work ethic, and customer service at the hospital.

D. David Redic