Elsie M. Satterthwaite Hochrein
of Gregory, MI, age 107, died peacefully Friday, August 4, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Chelsea. She was born March 12, 1910 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest John & Addie (Ortbring) Pfitzenmaier. Mrs. Hochrein lived in the Chelsea area all of her life. She was a member of the Covenant Church and the Chelsea High School Class of 1929. Elsie loved animals, especially her dog Shady. She traveled extensively, in the U.S. and abroad. Elsie enjoyed doing needlework, which she called her “fancywork.” She loved to play card games, especially euchre.Josephine "Jo" H. Bennett
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was born August 21, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Edward H. and Marie Caroline (Schrempf) Merkel.
Jo was a faithful and active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and was also a member of the Ladies of St. Mary. She worked at Rockwell in Chelsea for 37½ years, retiring in 1980. Jo was a loving mother and caring person who worked hard all her life to support her family. She was known for her infectious smile.
Eunice B. White
died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home at the age of 95. She was born May 7, 1922 in Dexter, Michigan, the daughter of Watson and Erma (Thomas) Hart.
Eunice graduated from Chelsea High School and was named Valedictorian of the class of 1940. Upon graduation from Cleary Business College in 1941, she embarked on a varied career, including working as the secretary to the Director of the YMCA, Ann Arbor, accounting at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, executive secretary to five doctors at the Chelsea Medical Clinic, to office manager, executive secretary, and assistant Treasurer for Fortune Industries, Chelsea. In 1969, she was named to the roster of “Who’s Who of American Business Women”.
Gladys Steffens
of Chelsea, age 93, died Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Marycrest Manor in Livonia. She was born August 28, 1923 in Redford Township, the daughter of Fred and Annie (Hamblett) Watson. Gladys was a dedicated homemaker, farm wife and mother. She was an avid reader and decorating extraordinaire. Gladys enjoyed sewing and made her own clothes. She also enjoyed solving puzzles.
Arthur N. “Art” Stoll
of Chelsea, MI, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. He was born May 23, 1930 in Ann Arbor, the son of Arthur D. & Erma M. (Haarer) Stoll. Art graduated from Dexter High School in 1948, and in 1949 he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia A. Pingston. Art retired from Chrysler Proving Grounds in 1989 after 37 years of service. He was a valued member of the community; his professional affiliations included active roles in the Lions Club, Chelsea Jaycees, a volunteer at Waterloo Farm Museum, the Masonic Lodge and Royal Arch Masons, UAW local #1252, and a founding leader of Boy Scout Troop 420. In retirement, his interests were as varied as his collection of quirky sayings. He spent many years boating on Cavanaugh Lake, enjoyed antiquing, and he made sure his yard remained pristine at all times. His greatest enjoyment came from the many relationships he cultivated and maintained throughout the Chelsea and Dexter communities.