James David Poppenger

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 74, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born June 17, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of David George and Genevieve “Genny” E. (Richard) Poppenger.

 

Jim worked as a Folder Operator at Cushing-Malloy in Ann Arbor for over 40 years. He and his wife, Diana, loved to travel together, with family and groups. Their most recent trips were to Panama, New England, and Albuquerque. Jim loved all sports and was an avid Tigers and U of M fan. He enjoyed watching the Olympics, football and NASCAR, especially at MIS. He loved gardening and doing yard work; listening to music, attending events in the Chelsea community, and going to museums. Jim was easy-going and always willing to help others in need.

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Nancy Carolyn (Dawe) Noble

Age 82, died April 25, 2022 at her home in Jackson, Michigan, losing her battle with MDS blood cancer and PML brain infection. Born in Ann Arbor, she grew up in Port Huron and then lived in Ann Arbor, Lapeer, Davison, Flushing and, for nearly 30 years, on Runyan Lake near Fenton before she and her husband of more than 60 years moved to Jackson four years ago.

Nancy was the founding director of the Salem-South Lyon District Library (SSLD). She went to the South Lyon City Library in 1989 and oversaw the creation and funding of the new, independent library district and construction of the SSLD library, which opened in 1998. Before going to South Lyon she was systems services manager at the Genesee District Library. Nancy joined GDL as librarian in its Flushing branch. She was GDL regional manager of libraries in five Genesee County communities before heading systems services. She started her career as a children's librarian in Lapeer.

Nancy earned her Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, following her Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the same campus. A state-certified professional librarian, she stayed up to date in the evolving field of library science by taking numerous special and advanced programs offered by various institutions. She was a member of the Public Library Association and several other professional and community organizations.

Carole June Esch

Of Chelsea, formerly of Dexter.

Age 88, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her home in Chelsea, suddenly. She was born June 18, 1933, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Hugh W. & Ethel M. (Highland) Gaddis.

On February 16, 1963, she married Lester Esch and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2008. She is also survived by her daughter, Doris Esch; a brother in-law and sister in-law; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William H. Gaddis in 2000, her parents, a nephew and her two dogs, Candy and Fred.

Carole liked to crochet and watch TV and was an avid U of M fan. She stayed home to raise her daughter. Carole was a kind and loving person.

Richard Currie Hall

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ypsilanti, age 67, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at St. Joseph Chelsea Hospital. He was born December 6, 1954, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of John Alexander and Geneva Pearl (Walton) Hall.

Richard was a member of Chelsea Rod and Gun. He enjoyed hunting and liked to camp. He was a good father and husband; he was proud of his sons and grandkids. Richard was a Construction Superintendent and was proud of his many projects in the Ann Arbor area, including Domino Farms and Zion Church.