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Patrick "Pat" McSweeney

Of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea and Michigan Center, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home. He was born April 24, 1961, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Myles Frederick and Evelyn Marie (Shoquist) McSweeney.
 
Pat graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1979. He went to work at Bookcrafters/Sheridan Books, and worked there for over 40 years. Pat also worked at Village Motors/Golling for 20 years. He was a jack of all trades, and loved helping people, no matter what they needed. Pat was a member of Chelsea Free Methodist Church. He was a member of AA, with 25 years of recovery. He enjoyed making cheesecakes and chocolate chip cookies. Pat loved spending time with his grandkids. He was outgoing, friendly, and loud. He was who he was.
 

Lisa Annette Lammer

Lisa Annette Lammer of Grass Lake, Michigan peacefully passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor at the age of 60. Lisa loved spending her time shopping, watching her granddaughter play softball, visiting her grandchildren, gardening, taking care of her house plants and flowers, cooking for her family and snuggling with her cat Chester. A native of Jackson, Michigan, she was born May 5, 1966 and is the daughter of the late Thomas Leo Bell and Lois Ann (Moon) Bell of Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from Western High School in 1984. Lisa was a proud co-owner with her mother Lois of Westside Deli in Jackson operated and ran for 11 years from 1991 to 2002.

Ronald W. Harris

Ronald W. Harris of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of West Branch, age 89, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Ashley Court in Brighton. He was born December 12, 1936, in Saginaw, the son of Roland A. and Eulalia (Ensor) Harris.

Ron was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Ann Arbor, where he served as an Elder and Choir Director. He was a music teacher in the Chelsea School District for many years, was a piano tuner, and played taps for the Washtenaw County Honor Guard.

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Kotlarek

 

of Gregory, Michigan, age 68, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. He was born February 4, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Joseph Gerald and Verna Antionette (Bak) Kotlarek.  Tony graduated from Bishop Borgess High School in Redford. He attended a technical school and worked for GM at the Romulus Engine Plant. Tony enjoyed his Kowasaki motorcycle when he was young, and loved listening to music,  reading, and fishing. He was a great cook and enjoyed making his mother’s recipes. Tony was very outgoing and liked to spend time at home on his porch greeting every neighbor. The members of Ellsworth Lake were his second family. He was the unofficial mayor of Ellsworth Lake and an Honorary Lifetime Board Member of the Ellsworth Lake Association. Tony was loved by so many.
 

Patrice Marie “Pat” Rubadeau

Patrice Marie “Pat” Rubadeau (74) of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Ohio, the beloved daughter of Lillian and Joseph. She is survived by her husband, John; her children, Heather, Alexis, Becky, Nick, and Pace; and her grandchildren, as well as her sister Linda, brother Larry and their families. Her family was the most important thing in her life.