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Donald Ray Schoenberg

of Chelsea, MI, age 87, passed away peacefully on, Friday, December 18, 2015 in Chelsea, Michigan, and is now with his Lord. He was born September 11, 1928 in Romeo, Michigan, the son of Arthur & Merle (Kimball) Schoenberg. Don graduated from Imlay City High School in 1946. Don worked at many places over the years including; Chelsea Hardware in charge of small engine repair from 1957-1962, he owned and operated a Sinclair Gas Station in Chelsea from 1962-1966, a journeyman carpenter in the Detroit area from 1968-1976,and retired from the University of Michigan Hospital in 1987. After retirement he was “Mr. Handyman” around town, and was know as a master woodworker.

Cameron William Figg

of Chelsea, Michigan, Age 92, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at his home. He was born November 23, 1923 in Lake Odessa, MI, the son of Hazen and Estella Edna (Rayment) Figg.  Cameron was a draftsman, working for several architectural firms in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit.  He was a member of the Covenant Church in Chelsea, and Chelsea Senior Citizens. He volunteered many hours at Chelsea Community Hospital, and was a Life Member of the auxilary. Cameron served in the US Marines during WWII, and was a disabled veteran.

Jean Betty (Caesar) Carraher

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 90, died Monday, December 14, 2015 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born February 6, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer & Myrtle (Loger) Caesar.  Jean loved working with special education students at Garden City Public Schools.  She sang with the Sweet Adelines, and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Robert Eldon Craig, Jr.

of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, formerly of Tawas City, age 69, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born November 13, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Robert E. & Zelma (Howell) Craig. Robert was a Viet Nam veteran who earned a Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, a Purple Heart and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.  He was a helicopter pilot, both during the war and in civilian life.  Robert owned and operated the Bayview Resort in Tawas City from June 1992 to June 2011. He retired and moved to Canada to reside with his wife.

Barbara Jean Gentz

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Howard City, Michigan, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born August 13, 1931 in Howard City, Michigan, the daughter of Reynold & Ella (Gilson) Gondre.  Barb had lived in Silver Maples for two years, coming from Howard City.  She graduated from Howard City Community High School in 1949, and she still had strong connections to her graduating class.  When Barbara was raising her children she attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pendleton, NY.  She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church in Pierson MI, and most recently attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea.