Obituaries

Marcia Lynn Hawker

Age 75, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home in Grass Lake surrounded by family. She was born August 22, 1948, in Grand Haven, MI to Harold Rosema and Alice Dieters. She graduated from Western Michigan Christian Highschool in Muskegon, MI in 1966.

In 1968 she married Henry TenBrink. Though this relationship was not permanent they adopted and successfully co-parented their children Billy and Jennifer.

On December 30, 1986, Marica married Henry (Hank) Hawker. Through this loving union they had two sons, Zachary and Landon. They lived in Ann Arbor for several years until they finally settled in Grass Lake, MI where they have resided for 30 yrs. Marcia was an active member of the Waterloo Methodist Church. She held many roles, participating and organizing many successful church activities, including mission trips.

Thomas W. Goodman

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 80, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Chelsea Hospital. He was born August 19, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Walter F. & Lorraine (McGinnis) Goodman.

Tom graduated from Plymouth High School in 1962. He joined the US Air Force, serving in Viet Nam. Tom worked for GM for more than 20 years at Willow Run Assembly, and later worked for AVFuel in Ann Arbor for over 10 years. Tom was a big University of Michigan and Penn State football fan. He and Shirley used to serve bologna sandwiches at the Chelsea Fair Parade and Tom loved to taste test Shirley’s German potato salad.

Madeline “Mickey” (Magroot) Romero

of Chelsea, formerly of Bowling Green, Ohio, age 93 died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was born on July 5, 1930, in Sugar Ridge, Ohio, the daughter of Marion and Caroline (Foster) Magroot.

Madeline managed apartments in Bowling Green, Ohio. She also worked in the house cleaning department at Bowling Green State University, Marathon Products, and Cain’s.

She absolutely loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ralph Duane "Buck'' Glenn

Age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Spring Arbor, Michigan. He was born on August 3, 1925, in Gregory, Michigan, in the family farmhouse on Dutton Road, to Ralph E. and Clarabell (Robards) Glenn.

Buck was a dynamic presence throughout his 98 years, known for his sage advice delivered through colorful language and captivating storytelling. An avid reader, sports enthusiast, and local historian, he possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of names, facts, figures and stories, enriching conversations with his wealth of experience and humor. Buck also loved his dogs, and many may remember Perkins, an English bulldog, who was a socialite around town and high school sporting events.