Edward A. Stankevich

of Chelsea, Michigan, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home in Chelsea. He was born October 10, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Vincent Edward and Renee Louise (Lauthier) Stankevich.

Ed went to Emerson Elementary-Middle School in northwest Detroit, then to Redford High School also in Detroit. After high school, he served for the U.S. Navy for 5+ years. After his service he went to Oakland Community College for four years, then to Central Michigan University for two years. On April 29, 1976, Ed married Deborah Sue Petro in Ann Arbor. He then earned his bachelor’s degree in Geology after four years at the University of Michigan. Ed told jokes and stories for much of his life. He worked for Digital Equipment Corporation for five years, then U of M Hospital for 24 years. While he was in the Radiology department, he was the Hall Monitor and brought many smiles. Dialysis brought a medical retirement in 2004, that started a 19-year fight with medical problems. Finally, the problems from all the comorbidities became too much.

Kenneth Rice

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 82, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born July 9, 1941 in Detroit, MI, the son of Harold R. & Mildred M. (Kidel) Rice.

After graduating high school, Kenneth attended the Center for Creative Studies. When he was young, he enjoyed racing cars, and later got involved with various car clubs, including: a Jaguar club, Rolls Royce club, and a Camaro club. Ken later opened a custom cabinet shop in Ann Arbor called “Cabinets by Kenneth”. He worked for GM in Romulus for many years. After his retirement, he traveled extensively his RV. Ken was very active at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and also loved the Chelsea Senior Center. He was a quiet, and reserved man, but could also be very humorous.

Beatrice "Bea" Fraker

of Jackson, MI, age 91, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born July 26, 1932 in Coleman Michigan to Carl & Rhuey (Alberts) Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She married Marvin Fraker on August 3, 1957 and was married for 63 years. She is survived by their four sons and their wives: James (Marcela)-Oceanside, CA., Gerald (Bobbie)-Roanoke VA, Donald (MaryJane)-Grand Rapids MI, and Daniel (Janet)-Manitowoc WI. Eight grandchildren: Tanya, Joel, Pamela, Kimberly, David, Sarah, Amy & Elliot. Six great grandchildren: Payton, Cali, Brent, Elizabeth, Tomas & Gabriel. Several nieces, nephews’ cousins & friends.

William Doyle Chandler

Age 95, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home in Sliver Maples of Chelsea with his daughters by his side. He was born August 6, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Hervey D. & Lois W. (Wood) Chandler.

 

Bill served during the Korean War in the United States Air Force, as a 1 Lt. (Class of 49-C) He loved flying and flew C 52 (Cargo Transport) planes between the US, Japan and Korea. 

 

He was discharged from the Air Force in 1952 and followed his brother to Michigan State College where he met his wife, Marilyn Rice. They were married in 1953 in East Lansing, MI. In 1954, they moved to Chelsea where they raised 3 daughters.

 

Bill was part-owner and manager for the Detroit Abrasives Company, an abrasive reclaiming business that his father-in-law had started. He sold the business in 1968 and returned to school to become a teacher. He taught for a couple years at Milan High School, then was invited to come to Chelsea High School to establish and operate the Work-Study and Co-op Programs. He also taught business education and business law classes.

 

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