Wava Whitaker
of Jackson, MI, formerly of Grass Lake, MI, age 85, died Monday, June 27, 2016 at Senior Moments Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born November 17, 1930 in Magoffin County, KY, the daughter of Tony & Elizabeth (Risner) Risner.
Wava had lived in the Chelsea area since 1945, coming from KY. She worked at Jiffy Mix (retiring in 1974), and Lloyd Bridges Traveland. Wava attended the Baptist Church in Grass Lake. She earned blue ribbons in the Chelsea Fair for her food and canning. She was an awesome cook.
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of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Sterling, IL, age 88, died peacefully with her daughter at her side on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born December 2, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William & Delpha (Russell) Gerhart. Rosemary moved to Chelsea in 2003, coming from Sterling, IL. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Rosemary worked as a realtor, and volunteered at Community General Hospital in Sterling, IL. She resided at CRC since 2003 where she worked in the gift shop for a few years. Rosemary was an avid reader. Thanks to Chelsea Library volunteers!
of Chelsea, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, age 89, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at his home. He was born October 14, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Albert & Amelia (Dames) Weyman. 
Michael John Zettelmaier, age 51, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Tavares, FL. He was born July 7, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of John L. Zettelmaier & Marie C. Warner. Mike graduated from Gobles High School in 1983, where he was a trombone player in the Gobles Marching Band. He enjoyed boating, fishing and motorcycles. His death was attributed to the long-term complications of previous injuries and surgeries.
of Chelsea, age 77, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, while holding Charlotte’s hand. He was born June 1, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harry and Ruth (Binney) Wyche. Don graduated from Lapeer High School in 1956. He attended the University of Michigan and also Bemidji State University in Minnesota during the late 1950's and early 1960's, where he played tuba in the marching band and studied math. Don was a computer consultant working for the Astronomy Department at the University of Michigan, for Interface Systems, Inc, for GM, and mainly for ADP. Don was a sailor, bridge player and wine aficionado, with a wine cellar that was both envied by and shared with friends. He was a fine host and a very social man. In the 1970's and 80's Don sang in the U of M Choral Union and, more recently, in the Silver Maples Choir. Don loved to travel; he and Charlotte traveled the world and especially enjoyed Italy.