Marilyn Jane Wojcicki

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born September 16, 1926 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Gillman and  Grace (Allison) Mullreed.

Marilyn grew up in Belleville, graduating from Belleville High School in the Class of 1944.  After attending Cleary College,  she worked for Belleville Bank and the City of Ypsilanti. Marilyn was active at First Congregational Church, serving on the Board of Deacons, as Church Clerk, and on many committees, including the  Memorials Committee and Missions Committee. She played in numerous Bridge clubs and enjoyed  Euchre.  She often spent summers at Higgins Lake.    

Margaret “Maggie” St. Clair

of Chelsea, Michigan, Age 64, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2018. She was born June 26, 1954 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Edmund Ernst & Joan Marie (Downey) Gunther.  Maggie graduated from Dexter High School in 1972, and is an alumnus of Eastern Michigan University. She hired into the University of Michigan in 1974.  She hit her high point as the Director of Administration for the Michigan Marching Band, where for over 30 years she was very loved, appreciated, and respected, with many friends. In Chelsea, she was very involved with her son's activities, including Washington Street Show Choir and manager for Chelsea Varsity Hockey.

Bonnie Jean Empey Rinehart

of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Freeland, Ann Arbor, and Chelsea, MI, age 89, passed away on November 13, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. She was born June 23, 1929 in Midland, Michigan. Bonnie married Floyd J. Rinehart, and he passed away on October 1, 1989.    Bonnie worked for Dow Chemical, General Motors, and the University of Michigan. She was a licensed childcare giver for many years. In her later years Bonnie helped making quilts for children in need in Tucson, Arizona. She leaves behind a legacy of caring and loving for many children beyond those in her family.

James Kay Sommers

of Dexter, MI, formerly of Fremont, IN, age 72, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home. He was born March 25, 1946 in Angola, Indiana, the son of John L. & Beulah E. (King) Sommers.  James graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1968, and was in private practice in Dexter since 1970. He was a certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and was also certified in Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics. James was active in many organizations in his capacity as a Chiropractor, including the ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness, President of the Michigan Chiropractic Society, and Chairperson of the State of Michigan Board of Chiropractic. He also received recognition for his work with Ann Arbor Disaster Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Michigan Palmer Alumni Association, Michigan State Police, Washtenaw County Emergency Management, and Washtenaw County Sheriff.  James was awarded Chiropractor of the Year in 2003 from the Michigan Chiropractic Society, and the Weldon S. Derifield Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. He was also the Chiropractic Director for the US Open Professional Bowlers Association Tour in 94-95, and was Sports Board Item Writer for the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians.