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George R. Thompson, MD

of Ann Arbor, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday November 12, 2023 at the age of 93 years and is now in the loving presence of Almighty God and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Dr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 66 years Ruth Marie Thompson of Highland Mills, NY, their three children: David Thompson, MD of Grand Rapids, MI, Nancy Roberts (Mark) of Dexter, MI, and Susan Johnson (Peter) of Whitmore Lake, MI; niece and nephews Melanie (Mark) Wagner of Manassas, VA, Walter Stanfield, Jr and Stephen Stanfield both of Highland Mills, NY; grandchildren Daniel Roberts (Alison), Amy Rowe (Tanner), Margaret Sarah Thompson, and Stephanie Scheets (Jonathan), and great-grandchildren Maverick, Calvin, and Beckett Rowe. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Joseph John Thompson, mother, Gertrude Flowerday Thompson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Walter and Janice Stanfield, his pre-school aged daughter Ann, and daughter-in-law Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Thompson, MD.

Kristie E. Thomas

Age 65, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home. She was born October 24, 1958, in Cheboygan, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Barbara (Dennis) Ramsby.

Kristie graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1976. She worked as a respiratory therapist until her daughter was born. Kristie took care of her daughter who had disabilities for 30 years. She supported the Detroit Lions and Red Wings. Kristie enjoyed cooking, watching cooking shows, and reading Agatha Christie. She loved animals, video games, and T.V. game shows. Kristie was a passionate and cantankerous woman who stood up for what she believed in.

Katherine Marie (Cobb) Quinn

of Chelsea, MI, age 66, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at home. She was born January 21, 1957, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Cecil Edward and Nelly Maree (Atkinson) Cobb.

Kathy graduated from Chelsea high school in 1976. She worked at Chelsea Hospital for 43 years. During that time she worked as a pharmacy tech, and as a surgery coordinator at the Woman’s Health Center. Katherine really enjoyed camping, traveling, and U of M football.

David Charles Pratt

David Charles Pratt, 98, passed away from natural causes on November 6, 2023, at the Chelsea Retirement Community, in Chelsea, Michigan. David was born on December 17, 1924, in Washington, D.C. to Ray and Frieda Pratt.

David attended school in Washington, D.C., until he was drafted into the Army Air Corps in 1941 where he served his country until the end of WWII. Taking advantage of the special training and special skills set that David developed in the Army Air Corps, he moved to Alaska in 1977 to participate in and to work on the engineering marvel of the times---the Alaska Pipeline. He relocated in 2017 to Chelsea, Michigan to be close to his family.

Sharon Diane (Drew) Clow

Age 58, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Chelsea Hospital ICU. She was born August 24, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Jack A. & Lois “Lillian” (Dirksen) Drew. In June of 2002, she married Leland “Lee” Clow, and he preceded her in death on March 11, 2020.

Sharon graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing in 1983. At the age of 40, she started attending Washtenaw Community College and earned her RN. She worked at U of M for over 20 years, and although she worked in several departments, she was most proud of her work in the Urology Cancer Center. Sharon enjoyed nature and gardening, and will be remembered for her pickling and the sauces and powders she made. She was “naughty” and told many dirty jokes. She loved animals, especially her cats and dogs. Sharon had a generous nature, supporting many causes and caring for animals, both wild and domesticated.