Laureta Elaine Boyer
Age 95, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born January 14, 1922 in Porter Township, Michigan, the daughter of Angus William & Laura Ann (Swinehart) Williams.
At the age of 14, Laureta delivered strawberries in downtown Detroit by herself. During WWII, she moved from Saginaw Valley to Chelsea, to work for Federal Screw in the Clocktower Building. Later, she worked for Applied Dynamics and Allen- Bradley Electronics. The electronics she worked on went to the Moon, with NASA calling her about one of the circuit boards. Laureta was active with the Women's Auxiliary of the Chelsea VFW. She helped start “Chelsea Days” in Hudson, Florida. Laureta enjoyed making large meals for family and friends in Chelsea and Florida. Her hobbies were quilting and crafts. In Florida, she enjoyed square dancing and flea markets. Laureta learned to use computers in her 80's and early 90's.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 35, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1981 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ryan grew up in Chelsea, and was a member of the CHS Class of 2000. Ryan always said his daughter Kaylee was his life's most precious blessing. He worked for SGS Towers in Ann Arbor, a job that allowed him to travel and fed his sense of adventure. Ryan was creative and innovative, able to fix anything, enjoyed building, and working with his hands. He was a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Service and unity were a central part of his life. 
of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 90, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at his home. He was born March 25, 1926 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Harold C. and Emma (Ash) Baker. 
of Ann Arbor, MI, age 80, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at U of M Hospital. She was born May 25, 1936 in Hamtramck, MI, the daughter of Chester & Lucille (Sczieski) Kolodzjieski.