Jacqueline “Jackie” Beth McGee of Dexter, MI, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 61, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her home. She was born February 15, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton & Diana Joan (Egle) LaPointe.
Jackie graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1982. She attended Lawrence Tech where she studied graphic art. Jackie worked for the Real Seafood Company, the Fresh Seasons Grocery Store, and the Bright Recovery Center. She was an art collector, and enjoyed going to estate sales. Jackie was the love of Sam's life, and they were together for almost 18 years.
Charlene Ann Harris of Gregory, Michigan, age 82, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph A. & Dolores Pearl Weinburger.
Charlene was a Master Gardener and member of the Chelsea Area Garden Club. An avid horticulturist, she was a co-founder of the American Conifer Society Central Region and editor of their quarterly bulletin for 5 years. Charlene taught many classes on gardening and designed and landscaped many gardens in the area. Later in life she began working with ceramics, and her work was sold in numerous art fairs and shops.
James Claude Brazin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 80, passed away at home Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born October 4, 1945, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the only child of James Albert Brazin and Lenore (Moninski) Brazin.
Jim graduated from Mt. Clemons High School in 1963, and attended Michigan Tech for one year, then Wayne State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jim worked at the Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2002.
Marjorie Irene Miller of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grass Lake, went to heaven to be with her husband, Bill, on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at home with her family at her side. She was 85 years old, born September 21, 1940, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph P. and Mabel F. (Rayment) O'Donnell.
Marjorie was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church of Chelsea. She was the owner of Urban Auto Sales of Jackson, and enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, golfing, traveling, and her family.
John Hand, age 80, of Chelsea died on November 29, 2025, at St. Joe’s Hospital (Trinity) with his loving family at his side. John was born in Ann Arbor on January 25, 1945, and lived in Ann Arbor for the first 5 years of his life. After that, his family moved to North Lake where his parents, Stanley and Alice Hand, owned the Inverness Inn and also resided there.
John went to Chelsea Schools where he lettered in Football and Wrestling and his love of golf began at Inverness Country Club. He graduated in 1964 and remained a true Bulldog his entire life keeping in contact with many of his classmates over the years. After high school, he was off to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, where he was on the wrestling team. Sadly, during John’s first semester of college, his brother, Stanley Jr., died suddenly. Despite dealing with his grief, John excelled in college. He received many honors including being named in Who’s Who in Colleges and spending a semester at American University in Washington D.C. as part of an honors program.
