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Douglas Albert Stevens

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home in Chelsea with his family in attendance.

Doug was born October 13, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Calvin Douglas & Clara May (Kendall) Stevens. On December 10, 1965, Doug married Janet Ruth Van Tassel in Troy, Michigan, and she survives. Additionally, he is survived by his daughter Dena (Gary) Potter of Chelsea, and daughter Debbie Stevens of Illinois. Doug was the eldest of 6 siblings. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Charles Stevens and Gerald Stevens, and sister Barbara Curl. Sisters Joan (Dale) Willis and Judy Robinson survive.

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Marvin Howard Fischer, Sr.

of Somerset Center, formerly of Chelsea, age 83, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home, after a very short illness. He was born January 13, 1942, in Ann Arbor, the son of Harvey George & Arvilla Esther (Mumford) Fischer.

Marv graduated from Chelsea High School in 1961. His class was the first to go through all four years at the “new” high school where the Washington Street Education Center is now. Marv was a Master Electrician by trade and then worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Chrysler Proving Grounds for 22 years. Marv and Shirrell were part of the founding members of the Chelsea Free Methodist Church. Most recently, Marv was a member of the Somerset Beach Free Methodist Church. Marv and his family enjoyed spending time at Somerset Beach Campground since 1982. He volunteered there with maintenance and caring for the grounds after moving to Somerset Center in 2015. Marv was a lover of old John Deere tractors and enjoyed fixing them up and making them work again. He even drove one across the Mackinac Bridge. Marv liked to tinker and fix things, including restoring old clocks. He was the most selfless person one could ever meet.

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Larry Grant Blair

of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Westland, age 78, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Burcham Hills Retirement Community in East Lansing. He was born October 3, 1946, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the son of Ralph and Helen “Louise” (Jones) Blair.

Larry graduated from Whitesburg High School in 1965, and took some classes at Kalamazoo Community College. He had many jobs, but worked for Ford Motor Company in Wayne, on the assembly line, for 33 years. Larry was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Westland. He took great pleasure in washing cars, both his and those of his family, and enjoyed fishing.

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Arthur "Art" Allen

of Stockbridge, Michigan, age 97, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home. He was born in Royalton, Kentucky, the son of Taylor and Myrtle (Prater) Allen.

Art was an active member at the Stockbridge Church of Christ, helping out wherever needed. He enjoyed working and worked hard all of his life. Art retired from Kelsey Hayes, built houses, owned stores and gas stations; and bought rentals and fixed them up. Art believed in the Lord, family, and hard work.

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Nancy Lou Chappel

Age 91, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Howell. She was born May 3, 1934, in Michigan Center, Michigan, the daughter of James T. and Luella E. (Turner) Tierney.

Nancy grew up in Garden City, graduating from Garden City High School in 1952. She went to nursing school and worked at Deaconess Hospital and Wayne State University. Nancy was active in church wherever they lived, but especially so at the First Presbyterian Church in Howell. She was adventurous and very resourceful. Nancy enjoyed traveling and experiencing other cultures with her husband. She was an avid rock collector and enjoyed birding, camping, and gardening. She could never pass up a good rock or piece of driftwood. Nature truly inspired her creative side.

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