Sherry Lynn Adair
of Gregory, MI, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 29, 2025 at her home in Gregory. Her death was too early for us, but she was ready to be in God’s presence, and we rejoice through our tears that she is now healthy and whole in His arms. She was born March 17, 1958 in Farmington, Michigan, the daughter of Robert K. and Jane M. (Leverenz) Hillaker.Eula Lee Eddy
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Salyersville, Kentucky, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home. She was born March 8, 1949, in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Hade and Vera Vivian (Arnett) Montgomery.
Eula graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1967, and attended Cosmetology School in Ann Arbor. She worked as a cosmetologist in Chelsea, and Ann Arbor, in the early 70's. Eula later stayed home to raise her children as they were her main priority. As her children got older, she worked at Bookcrafters in Chelsea, and Thomson-Shore in Dexter. Eula was active with the Chelsea High School Reunion Group. She was an avid fan of Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies and enjoyed taking friends to their shows to go dancing. Eula was selfless and enjoyed caring for and driving others around when needed. She was the anchor of her family and loved being with her children, grandchildren, and many friends.
Boyd Lavern Pitts
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital. He was born August 8, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Edna (Fierstien) Pitts.
Boyd graduated from Flint Central High School in 1966, and was drafted into the Army, serving in California. After meeting Kathy, he started working for the University of Michigan in housekeeping, then stockkeeping/receiving, truck driving, and finally, in the mailroom. Boyd loved collecting military memorabilia and Civil War re-enactments. He enjoyed going to the Saline Celtic Festival and Michigan Renaissance Festival, and volunteered with the Waterloo Farm Museum.
Nancy Lynn (Pope) Jedele
Nancy Lynn (Pope) Jedele was called home to be with her Lord on August 26, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Nancy was born on August 22, 1950 to Herbert A. and Elizabeth A. (Foote) Pope, in Ann Arbor Michigan.
She was confirmed at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor and graduated from Pioneer High School in 1968.
She met the love of her life, James L. Jedele, in the fall of 1968 and they were married on September 12, 1970.
In 1975, they moved to Dexter, MI where they raised their 6 children in the house that they built.
Nancy was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter, MI for more than 50 years.
Nancy worked at UofM hospital for more than 25 years as an inpatient unit clerk. She spent most of those years in the SICU where she made many wonderful friends. She truly loved her job and considered it her “home away from home”.
Lucille Doke
of Northville, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Northville. She was born August 7, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Ellis and Lucille (Woodly) Doke, Sr.
Lucille was part of Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry. She worked at the University of Michigan as a Major Gifts Officer and Accountant, retiring in 1989.