Obituaries

Cheryl Lee Rose Masters

Dexter, Michigan

Cheryl went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at age 65, at Michigan Medicine Hospital. She was born November 3, 1959, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Lee and Darlene BettyAnn (Murphy) Rose.

Cheryl graduated from Dexter High School, class of 1977, and later attended Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She worked for Thomson Reuters for over 20 years, retiring in 2021. Cheryl was baptized at St. Andrew’s United Church of Christ and was a lifetime member. One of Cheryl’s dreams was to be an opera singer. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, cross-stitch, and making crafts. Cheryl loved her dogs. She was always positive and upbeat, no matter the situation. Cheryl was a dedicated mother and Tina’s best friend.

Donna Jean Frisbie

of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea. Donna passed peacefully at the remarkable age of 100 on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born June 27, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan and adopted by Joseph A. Mathes, Jr. and Nina L. (Parsons) Mathes. Her younger years were spent in Ypsilanti surrounded by the love of her mother, beloved grandfather, uncles, and special neighbors, the Seeger family.

Donna graduated from St. Thomas School in Ann Arbor in 1943. She worked in retail shoe sales, being the first saleswoman at Shoe Mart, Ypsilanti where she had to advocate for equal pay with the salesmen. In later years she worked at Wanty Shoes and Dr. Scholl’s. Donna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea Senior Center, and Chelsea Wellness Center where she spent her weekday afternoons swimming the lap pool and setting the radio to her liking. She enjoyed gardening, traveling with her husband, playing cards and socializing with childhood and longtime family friends. Chelsea residents since 1956, Jerry and Donna could be found on their porch on Madison Street reading books and newspapers. Frequently they started up conversations with passersby and caught up with their daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren who stopped by. Great-grandchildren came along and were always nurtured by Grandma & Grandpa “Friz” in their cozy home.

Mark David Easterwood

of Westland, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, and Flat Rock, age 41, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home. He was born February 18, 1984, in Dearborn, Michigan, the dearly beloved son of David and Beth (Cone) Easterwood.

Mark graduated in 2002, from Chelsea High School, and briefly attended Washtenaw Community College and then ComputerTraining.com through their Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Training Program. He became a People to People Student Ambassador at age 13, and traveled with them to New Zealand and Australia, twice; the British Isles, Scandinavia, Spain, France, and Italy. Mark enjoyed books and reading, especially the Lord of The Rings and The Silmarillion. He played the guitar and loved his cat, Tulkis.

Dr. Gary D. Maynard

of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2025. Gary was born on March 9, 1941, on the family farm in Dansville, Michigan. His first memory was of his family celebrating the end of WWII. The fourth of thirteen children, he began working on the farm as soon as he was able as well as picking up odd jobs around town to support his family. An attentive high school teacher recognized his math skills and encouraged him to pursue a college degree; he was the first in his family to do so.

Gary attended undergrad at Michigan State and then went on to the University of Michigan Medical School. While there, he met the love of his life, Mary Karen Davison, a nursing student, at the iconic Pretzel Bell in Ann Arbor. The two married in 1964. Gary earned his MD in 1966, served in Vietnam from 1967-68, and moved to Kalamazoo in 1971. He worked for Kalamazoo Anesthesiology and then moved into hospital administration at Bronson Hospital, where he became Vice President of Medical Affairs. After working in similar roles in Dallas, TX, and Phoenix, AZ, he and Mary retired to Chelsea, Michigan.