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Mildred Crawford

Of Saline, Michigan, formerly of Freedom Township, Ypsilanti, Flushing, Ann Arbor Age 96, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Linden Square Assisted Living in Saline. She was born July 4, 1927 in Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, MI, the daughter of Joseph L. & Amanda L. (Henes) Bersuder.

Micki was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where she was active with the Ladies' Missionary Society and Salem Historical Committee. She was also a member of the Chelsea Senior Citizens. She retired from the Washtenaw County Clerk's office after 36 years. Micki and Parky enjoyed traveling, being a vendor at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, spending time with and spoiling the grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and loved feeding the wildlife.

Kaesen Zander Elliott

Kaesen gained his angel wings on the night of Christmas 2023. He was born on December 1, 2018 to his loving parents Shawndra Mundinger and Ronnie L. Elliott. In just 5 short years he touched many lives. He made us laugh with his silliness, cheer when he mastered a new task, and cry our eyes out with his passing.  
 
Kaesen was a fun loving, outgoing, carefree, and spunky little boy that loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed playing outside, riding his bike, and loved singing. His favorite song was “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen.
 

Marcos Paulo Demelo

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Hoboken, New Jersey, age 75, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at University of Michigan Hospital. He was born July 30, 1948 in Ipojuca, Brazil, the son of Maria Jose Demelo.
 
Marcos lived a life full of extremes and diverse experiences, only a few of which can be listed here. He moved to the United States when he was 8 years old. He attended Lansing Community College and Michigan State University. Marcos worked as an Electronics Engineer, employed most recently by Norcon Technologies, Inc. in New York City. He was also a fashion photographer in Chicago in the 1980s, recognized for his gift of bringing the beauty out of others. Marcos was a charismatic and fascinating man and a born storyteller who could strike up a conversation with anybody. He was a superb cook and loved to feed people whom he loved. He cared deeply for plants and animals and could seemingly heal any ailment in any being. He was larger than life in his compassion, stubbornness, generosity, and resilience. Importantly, he had a strong heart.
 

Ralph Lee Wurster

of Chelsea MI, age 93, died peacefully on January 5, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.  He was born March 10, 1930 in Manchester, MI, the son of Charles and Lydia (Floto) Wurster.
Ralph graduated from Manchester High School in 1948.  He joined the Army after high school.  On October 23, 1953 he married Phyllis P. Vogel. They were married for 66 years before her death in 2021.  Ralph worked at Ervin Industries in Adrian, MI for 40 years.  He was a member of the Chelsea First Congregational Church.
 

Werdna "Polly" Basler

Age 99, died Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born February 22, 1924, in Oscar, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul F. and Florence G. (Boyd) Denton.

Polly graduated from Dexter High School in 1942, and Detroit Business School Institute in 1943. She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Ann Arbor for seventy years. She worked as a secretary for University of Michigan Hospital, Grace Bible Church, and Ann Arbor Pool Builders.