The Chelsea Senior Center is offering a Loss & Healing Support Group that meets Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washingotn St, Chelsea.
* An ongoing Support Group for anyone coping with a loss or grieving a past or recent change in your life.
* Join Gina Frankhart & Ginnie Hartman to learn about the stages of grief coping skills, and creative expression.
* Find a place to talk, share, listen & heal
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Cole Funeral Chapel is a family-owned funeral home committed to caring for your family. An independent funeral home in Chelsea, Michigan, our mission is to meet your needs whatever they may be. We provide a wide range of services, from sitting down with you to discuss future needs to grief counseling after the death of a loved one. 
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Edward J. Nys of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of North Port, Florida, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home under hospice care. He was born January 24, 1932, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph Louis and Arlene Edith (Kollman) Nys.
Ed graduated from Bergland High School in the Upper Peninsula, and then served in the Air Force for 4 years. He later worked in HVAC.
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James “Jim” Edward Phinney of Chelsea, Michigan, age 73, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He was born June 29, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of James Edward and Florence J. (Thomas) Phinney.
Jim grew up in Chelsea, farming with his father. He graduated from Chelsea High school, Cum Laude, in 1970. Jim went to the University of Michigan for a few years and worked for the University of Michigan Hospital in janitorial services. He later completed his schooling and worked as a computer technician. Jim often flew overseas, and lived in Missouri, Arkansas, Boston, Massachusetts, and Georgia, before moving back to Chelsea. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea.
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Jeff Schmidt passed away February 15, at his home, ending a life well lived. Born December 6,1954, to Richard and Jean (Eisenbeiser) Schmidt, he was raised at North Lake and lived most of his adult life in the Chelsea area.
Jeff graduated Chelsea high school with the class of ‘73, and Hope College in ‘78, where he played basketball for the Flying Dutchmen. He retired from a career with the US Postal Service in ‘09. Jeff craved being outside and participated in numerous outdoor activities including golf, gardening, and annual hunting trips to his beloved ‘camp’ in the UP. He was a talented baker and cook, an avid reader, spent countless hours on fantasy baseball and enjoyed his poker and bridge groups.
Of Gregory, MI, age 79, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home in Gregory after a brief illness. She was born December 8, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence John & Nancy (Monterosso) Neubauer.
Gloria graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1964. She was a librarian for a Catholic grade school for 20 years. Gloria enjoyed cruises, going to the casino, and spending time at the lake. She especially enjoyed her kids and grandkids.
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Ollie Jane Lamb of Chelsea, Michigan, age 103, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born June 15, 1922, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, the daughter of Delbert Anderson and Minnie Susan Jones.
Ollie graduated from Rushcreek High School in Bremen, Ohio, in 1940, where she played basketball, volleyball, and was on the State Championship Softball team. She went on to Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, where she played on the basketball team and earned her bachelor’s degree in 1947. She was very active in the churches her husband, Rev. Ray Lamb, pastored. Ollie was a self-taught painter and that became one of her favorite pastimes. She was a talented seamstress and for a time made most of her own clothes. She also enjoyed needlepoint, embroidery, and crocheting. She was an accomplished athlete in many sports earning several golfing and bowling trophies. Ollie was a sweet, gentle, kind person and was loved by everyone.
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With heavy hearts we share the passing of Spring Marie Schulz, age 71, who left this world peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous 3-month battle after a stroke. She was born March 28, 1954, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Eino Johannes and Dorothy Emily (Grimes) Lindstrom. Spring, a graduate of Stockbridge High School (class of 1972), went on to earn an associate’s degree from the Jackson Business Institute. She worked many jobs while raising her family, eventually retiring after 21 years from the University of Michigan’s Registrar’s Office.
Spring spent 51 wonderful years married to her devoted husband, Wesley, in a partnership defined by mutual respect, patience, and a love that never faded. Together, they raised three daughters: Jennifer (Dave) Ambrose of Caledonia, Melissa (Bob) Przybylo of Bloomfield Hills, and Stacey (Bruce) Cournoyer of South Lyon—each shaped by their mother’s strength, compassion, and unwavering support. Their family was further enriched when Katja Köbel, a foreign exchange student from Germany, lived with them for a year and became a cherished and lasting part of Spring’s family, a reflection of her open heart and welcoming spirit. She was the proud grandmother to eight grandchildren Tyler, Madison, Reese, Kendall, Adelyn, Brooklyn, Robert and Griffin. She also had many nieces and nephews, including beloved nephew Rick (Becky Gaynor) Risner of Waterloo. Spring was preceded in death by her parents, Eino and Dorothy Lindstrom, siblings, Jim Lindstrom, Bill Lindstrom, Virginia Lindstrom, and nephew, Randy Risner.
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Craig Rhyne Zuehlke of Chelsea, Michigan, age 55, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 8, 2026, due to organ failure. He was born October 23, 1970, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Frederick LeRoy and Anne Louise (Henderson) Zuehlke.
Craig graduated from Chelsea High School in 1988. He loved working on computers and became a programmer for the University of Michigan. Later, he worked for Compuware and the University of Michigan Credit Union. Craig was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church when he was young. More recently, he attended the North Lake United Methodist Church. He was a man of very deep faith and attended several Bible studies. Craig loved hiking, including in Alaska. He was part of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society and did the Helluva Ride several times. He enjoyed helping his brother-in-law with his sports car and going to shows. Craig loved his dog, Finn, volunteered at an animal shelter and with the ALS Association.
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