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Larry Allen Yager

Age 75, of Dexter passed away after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born September 15, 1947 to Sylvester Edwin Yager and Marilynn Esther (Hamilton) Yager in Midland, Michigan.

Larry graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1970. He immediately began his first career as a police officer at EMU. After a few years he moved to Chelsea where he was a police officer until 1977. He then began his second career as an engineer at General Motors for 31 years. Upon retirement he upped his golf game by playing in several golf leagues. Spending time with his family, golf and his dogs were always his favorite things. There were days when he said he preferred dogs to people! He always had a dog by his side.

Pamela Lucett Williams

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home from cancer on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born November 5, 1952, in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ira Findley & Mary Ruth (Perdue) Graham.

Pam had a love of sewing, quilting, and nature. She loved the birds at her feeders and got a big kick out of any animal she saw. She was a keen observer of their behavior and often found the humor in them. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chelsea. She will be remembered for her kindness, love, and example of compassion. We will miss her but are comforted to know she is with our Heavenly Father.

Nadine A. (Boley) Gorski

Of Pinckney, MI, formerly of Sheridan, WY.

Our beloved, Nadine passed away peacefully with her daughter Brenda and loving dog Sophie by her side on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Pinckney, Michigan. Nadine was born June 2, 1941 in Gering Nebraska, the daughter of Vincent and Elsie (Hoffman) Boley. She was raised in Sheridan, Wyoming with her three sisters (Madonna, Veronica, and Vicki) and brother (Neil).

After graduating from Sheridan High School, Nadine started her life journey and married her first husband, Richard Allen from Sheridan. They raised their two daughters, Brenda and Debbie, while living between California and Illinois.

Mary (Berridge) Frisinger

Of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 56, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home. She was born August 25, 1966 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of W. Lloyd & Jeanne (Heckel) Berridge, Jr. Mary grew up in Ann Arbor, graduated from Pioneer High School in 1984, and then attended Eastern Michigan University. She was a resident of the North Lake community for over 20 years. Mary spent her career as a loan officer in the Ann Arbor area. Ballet was an important part of her life. She began taking ballet classes at Pamela Rutlege's School of Dance at 5 years old until her early 20s. She resumed classes with her beloved teacher in 2008 and danced in numerous recitals. Mary was active in the community as an affiliate member of Ann Arbor Board of Realtors, a member of the Inverness Country Club, Caerusnet, and other groups in the Ann Arbor area. She was also an avid Michigan football fan. Mary was known for her kindness, hospitality, and sense of humor.

David Edward Hoeft

Age 96, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at Cambrian assisted living in Tecumseh. He was born May 16, 1926 in Belleville, Michigan, the son of William Rudolph & Bertha Ann (Kromrie) Hoeft.  David graduated from Lincoln Consolidated High School in 1944. He farmed all of his life, including dairy from 1945-59. David worked at Ford Motor Company for 21 years in Rawsonville. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Farm Bureau and served on the Sharon Township Board of Review from 1988-2000. David enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and family gatherings.