Obituaries

Craig Alan Maier

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Chelsea Hospital. He was born May 26, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Joan Neal (Fluno) Maier, Jr.  Craig grew up in Ann Arbor, and moved to Chelsea his junior year of high school, graduating in 1974. He attended the University of Michigan for one year before serving in the Army with the 983rd Corp Engineers. He retired from the Army Reserves after serving 24 years. Craig worked for the Village of Chelsea for 25 years, retiring as the Superintendent for the Department of Public Works. He served as Treasurer with Legion Post 31 in Chelsea, and was the Lima Township Supervisor for 8 years.

William Howard Boudreau

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Plymouth, age 83, passed into heaven on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born June 9, 1941, in Newberry, Michigan, the son of John William and Jane Alice (LaPine) Boudreau.

Bill graduated from Adrian High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962, in the 508th Military Police Battalion. He attended Jackson Community College 1966-1967, and transferred to the University of Michigan, graduating in 1971, with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. William worked as a Sales Account Manager to Auto OEM Manufacturers, a Sales Engineer and Industrial Engineer all with Johnson Controls, from 1963 - 2002 (including Stubnitz Greene Corp. and Hoover Universal, Inc., acquired by JCI). He attended the Chelsea Church of the Nazarene and previously, the First Church of the Nazarene in Northville. William was a member of the 508th Military Police Alumni Association.

Pamela Kay Dyer

of Manchester, Michigan, age 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home with her family. She was born December 3, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of James & Luella Esther (Steinaway) Dyer.

Pam graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, class of 1970, and attended Grand Valley State University. Pam lived in Traverse City, and later had a farm and store on Manitoulin Island, Canada, where she sold wool products and maple syrup that she made. Pam moved to Ann Arbor and worked at Workbench Furniture and was a manager at Saturn Automotive Dealership. After years of sales, Pam started her own business, Clear It Out, Clean It Up. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor. Pam enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing, dancing, and playing with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was compassionate and protective of her family, and loved her many fur babies. Pam was first and foremost, a caregiver and a best friend to each of her children. Her contagious smile brought joy to everyone.

David Michael Ball

David Michael Ball, 66, died Thursday, February 11, 2025, at home after many years of suffering with multiple sclerosis. David was born on September 20, 1958, to Norma (née Wood) Ball and Ivan J. Ball in Iowa City, Iowa.

He attended public schools in Iowa City, graduating from West High School in 1976. After high school, David worked as an information technology specialist, first for a consulting company and later for Notre Dame University. As his illness progressed, he was unable to continue working but was able to live with family.