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Leon Douglas “Lon” Sheffer

of Cement City, Michigan, formerly of Livonia, age 81, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospice in Jackson. He was born June 18, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Kenneth W. and Leona M. (Keiser) Sheffer.  

Lon worked as an electrician for Ford Motor Company at the Livonia Transmission Plant for over 40 years. He loved working on cars, especially his 1967 Fastback Mustang with the 427 engine. He also built engines for other people. He loved his trip to Hawaii with his wife and two daughters, but he wished he had traveled more. Lon was a foodie at heart.

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Richard Harold Ashley

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Chelsea Hospital. He was born April 22, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Herman T. and Jean L. (Masterson) Ashley.

Richard graduated from Redford Union High School and served as Staff Sergeant in the National Guard both in Detroit and Ypsilanti. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1992, after 32 years of service in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, and Ypsilanti. Richard was heavily involved in the Dexter Band Boosters while his kids were in high school. After retirement, he continued to volunteer at Chelsea Hospital, where he volunteered for about 44 years, and as a Lighthouse Keeper for a week every summer for several years. Richard loved model railroads and doing projects in his workshop.

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Brian Lee Barber, Sr.

With great sadness, we share the passing of Brian Barber, Sr. of Stockbridge, formerly of Whitmore Lake. Brian passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 70, surrounded by family. He was born July 5, 1955, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, son of Lewis and Eva Marie (Foster) Barber.

Brian was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He could not stand to see someone unhappy and made it his goal to make everyone around him laugh. In his younger years, he worked on the oil rigs. In his later years, he mastered roofing.

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Craig Millard Yost

With deep sadness and enduring love, we share the passing of Craig Millard Yost of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Concord. Craig passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family and close friends after a brief illness of six months.

He was born on December 27, 1948, in Fremont, Michigan, the son of Millard Walter and Ethel Mae (Stevens) Yost. Craig graduated from Concord High School in 1967.

Craig is survived by his loving daughters, Corrie (Brian) Castle of Jackson and Jamie (Rick) Brandon of Chelsea; stepdaughter, Shelly (Gary) Stolicker of Holt; his mother, Ethel Yost of Concord; brother, Gary (Debbie) Yost of Cassopolis; sister, Kathy (Fred) Schultz of Grass Lake; cherished grandchildren, Koby Castle, Kooper Castle, August Brandon, and Caelie Lane-Powers; five nieces and their spouses; and one great-niece and three great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Yost.

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John Victor Griebe

of Montrose, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Gaines, age 79, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at MediLodge of Montrose. He was born August 18, 1945, in Rochester, Michigan, the son of George William and Margaret Edith (Gross) Griebe.

John graduated from Rochester High School in 1963. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Education from Michigan State University in 1971, and his Registered Pharmacist Degree from Ferris State University College of Pharmacy in 1976. John worked at Cunningham Drug, DeVaux Pharmacy, CVS, and Sam's Club Pharmacy.

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Douglas Albert Stevens

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home in Chelsea with his family in attendance.

Doug was born October 13, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Calvin Douglas & Clara May (Kendall) Stevens. On December 10, 1965, Doug married Janet Ruth Van Tassel in Troy, Michigan, and she survives. Additionally, he is survived by his daughter Dena (Gary) Potter of Chelsea, and daughter Debbie Stevens of Illinois. Doug was the eldest of 6 siblings. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Charles Stevens and Gerald Stevens, and sister Barbara Curl. Sisters Joan (Dale) Willis and Judy Robinson survive.

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Marvin Howard Fischer, Sr.

of Somerset Center, formerly of Chelsea, age 83, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home, after a very short illness. He was born January 13, 1942, in Ann Arbor, the son of Harvey George & Arvilla Esther (Mumford) Fischer.

Marv graduated from Chelsea High School in 1961. His class was the first to go through all four years at the “new” high school where the Washington Street Education Center is now. Marv was a Master Electrician by trade and then worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Chrysler Proving Grounds for 22 years. Marv and Shirrell were part of the founding members of the Chelsea Free Methodist Church. Most recently, Marv was a member of the Somerset Beach Free Methodist Church. Marv and his family enjoyed spending time at Somerset Beach Campground since 1982. He volunteered there with maintenance and caring for the grounds after moving to Somerset Center in 2015. Marv was a lover of old John Deere tractors and enjoyed fixing them up and making them work again. He even drove one across the Mackinac Bridge. Marv liked to tinker and fix things, including restoring old clocks. He was the most selfless person one could ever meet.

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