Robert "Bob" W. Strong
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 79, left his home and family to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was born February 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George E. & Louise H. (Nagle) Strong.
Bob graduated from Proviso High School in Maywood, IL, graduated from Northwestern University, and spent two years at Dallas Theological Seminary. His faith was the most important thing in his life, and he served the Lord as an Elder at Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea and as a volunteer for Gideons International. Bob was an engineer who worked for King Seeley, Chrysler (28 years), GT Products (10 years), and Eaton Corporation, all at the same location in Ann Arbor. He delighted in being involved in all his children's activities as they grew up, and continued the tradition with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father who used his time to serve His Lord and his family.
of Grass Lake, MI, age 93, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her home. She was born April 29, 1922 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Lawrence & Rose (Rowell) Navarre. Noreen graduated from Brighton High School. She worked at Monsanto for a while and owned Noreen's Fabric in Trenton, MI. She was an avid sportswoman, winning Michigan State Trap Championship in 1974, and the Michigan State Bow Championship in 1978. She was an avid golfer. Noreen was an active member of the Bethel United Church of Christ in Manchester.
Edward Louis Steckler, Jr., a well-respected antiques dealer, died on December 23, 2015, at age 88. Born in New York City on February 1, 1927, to Dorothy Brill and Edward Louis Steckler, he grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan where he lived throughout his childhood and early adult years. Ed graduated from The Lawrenceville School and then served in the American Field Service in India at the end of World War II, after which he returned to earn a degree in political science from Princeton University in 1948. Ed later graduated from New York Law School, married Joan Abajo in 1960, and became a corporate attorney for NBC.
of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Dexter, age 74, died Monday, January 11, 2016 in Ann Arbor. He was born November 30, 1941 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Francis & Rita (Cobb) Herrst. Lloyd lived in Dexter most of his life. He was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1960, and mowed cemetery lawns around Dexter for many years, including those of St. Andrew's, St. Joseph’s, and Forrest Lawn. He worked as a janitor in many places including a barbershop in Ann Arbor and for the Washtenaw Board of Education. He enjoyed photography and collecting salt and pepper shakers.
of Chelsea, age 91, Dean died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born in Lake Preston, South Dakota on February 26, 1924, the youngest of three children born to Charles and Ida (Brooks) Alseth. Dean is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; two daughters, Sharon Alseth Bartholomew (John) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Susan Wellman (Mark) of Chelsea; grandchildren Michelle, Brian and Catherine Wellman; nieces Elizabeth Heller, Martha Heller; and nephew Peter Heller. Dean was preceded in death by his devoted sister and friend Dorothy Heller, and brother Charles Alseth.