Obituaries

Eileen Cheek

Eileen Cheek, age 101 passed away on September 23, 2025, at Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan. She was named Dorothea Eileen Hoff, but to friends and family was always known as Eileen. She was born September 24, 1923, near New Madison, Ohio to Harry and Hester Marie Hoff. She was one of 5 children. She married the love of her life, Forrest Cheek, her Navy guy, on June 24, 1945.

She worked at several different jobs including working at a greenhouse, and a job making reflective signs and screen printed cards. Perhaps her most interesting job was during WWII, when she worked at Kilgore’s Manufacturing in Westerville, Ohio. Her job there was to put gunpowder in fuses for bombs. She attended Otterbein College for a year and then transferred to the Ohio State University where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics Education. She and Forrest started their family in 1947.

John Joseph McPherson

John Joseph McPherson, age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Tecumseh Place Assisted Living. He was born on March 22, 1941, in Southfield, Michigan, to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Rider) McPherson.

John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a former employee of Ford's in Ypsilanti. He had a passion for working on cars and golf carts for his friends and neighbors, and he dedicated his time to coaching youth baseball. An avid bowler and golfer, he enjoyed playing in various leagues and often golfed at Centerview Golf Course in Adrian. John was also a devoted fan of Lions football and Tigers baseball.

Rodney Lee Bennett

Rodney Lee Bennett of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ypsilanti, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his home under hospice care. He was born February 16, 1953, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Myron Lee and Jessie Mae (Fritz) Bennett.

Rodney worked for Ford and Chrysler in Motorcraft Research and Development, and was a Firefighter for Scio Township for many years. He was proud to be a firefighter and was happy being able to serve people as a first responder. He was a big outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, and coaching sports. Rodney was passionate about hot rods, racing, street cars, and loved riding and working on motorcycles. Rodney attended Covenant Church in Chelsea.

Shiela Adams

Shiela Adams, formerly of Chelsea passed away peacefully September 20, 2025, into the arms of her husband Bob and to be in the Glory of Heaven with Jesus, her mom Mildred, dad Lewis and sister Gloria. We are sure she is dancing in the streets of gold and now able to see and hear.

She is survived by: Son Greg, Daughter Gwen, Stepdaughter Christine (Jason)

Grandchildren Raechel (DJ), Abby, Sarah, Brandon (Summer) and Theresa

Great-Grandchildren Zander, Gabriel, Arabella and Reese

Sisters May (Steve), Ruth, brother Jim and brother-in-law Ted

Many nieces and nephews who were so very special to her