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Helen Marie Oliver

Age 76, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Hillside Terrace in Ann Arbor. She was born February 7, 1944, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Henry & Clara (Vanisacker) D'Haene.  Helen graduated one year early from St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe in 1960. She attended EMU (where she met Jimmy) and also took accounting classes at Cleary College. She was a bookkeeper for several businesses in Ann Arbor including the Big 10 Party Store (for over 20 years), Red Bull, Paesano Resturant, and HSA Builders in Saline. She was very active in the Ann Arbor Moose Lodge. She attended St. Andrew's United Church of Christ in Dexter with her daughter. She liked to read, and enjoyed gardening and canning with her family. She raised several dogs over the years. Most importantly, she was a very supportive mother and grandmother, and enjoyed activities with her granddaughters.

Nancy M. Herman

Nancy (Clark) Herman entered this world on December 17th, 1928 and departed for the next life on October 19th, 2020 two months shy of her 92nd birthday. Nancy was married to Perry "Carl" Herman who preceded her in death. Together they raised daughter Michele Shannon (Tim) and sons Steve (Lysa), Dave and Eric (Helen). A lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Jackson, Nancy was involved in the church music programs and passed her love of music on to her four children. Nancy spent years singing with Tuesday Musicale where she served as a past President. She was also a past president of the Michigan Women's Dental Society.

Sharon Joan (Hartman) Stillion

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 55, passed away in her sleep in the morning of Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home. She was born March 21, 1965 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the youngest daughter of C. C. “Cliff” & Doris Mae (Ahling) Hartman.  After graduating from Grass Lake High School in 1983, she went on to Jackson Community College where she obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant diploma. After working in assisted living communities in the Jackson, MI area, she found full-time employment at the Chelsea Hospital as a CNA. She transitioned from the patient care field into the position of Front Desk Operator and retired from the hospital with 25 years employment. Sharon was immensely proud knowing many doctors, nurses, and other staff members through her work at the switchboard. She also set a very high standard of dependability, work ethic, and customer service at the hospital.

Ramona Irene Skittenhelm

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 87, died Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born December 9, 1932 in Knobel, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Lee Shores and Freda G. Cole.

Ramona moved to Ann Arbor at 9 years old with her mother. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1950. Ramona worked at Michigan Bell as an operator. On June 11, 1952, she married John Skittenhelm in Toledo, Ohio, and later moved to Chelsea, where they raised their three children. From 1969-93, she worked at University Microfilms International, later called Bell & Howell, where she was a lead Quality Control. After retiring, Ramona and John traveled all over the US, and would spend winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Ramona enjoyed reading, and going for walks. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Linda Sue Wilson

Photo of Linda Wilsonof Manchester, MI, formerly of Southgate, age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles.  Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian woman who put her faith, family and friends as her top priorities. Linda started a Bunco club in 1972, that is still going strong today. She was an avid quilter providing beautiful heirlooms to her family and friends. She loved to travel and visited much of the United States and several national parks. Linda was a member of the Manchester Area Historical Society and of the Sharon United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Dorcas Society