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Erma C. O'Connor

of Jackson, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI, age 91, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Legacy Assisted Living. She was born December 14, 1930 in Sylvan Township, Michigan, the daughter of Herman C. & Clara E. (Wellhoff) Eisele.

Erma and Norm lived at North Lake for 46 years, where they loved entertaining. She served on the Board of Park Lawn Beach at North Lake for many years. She was a life member of Inverness Country Club, and she worked at the Dexter Township elections for many years. In her later years, she lived at the Pines in Chelsea. Erma was a life-long member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, where she served as director of Christian Education for over 40 years. . She volunteered at Faith in Action for 23 years, and was recognized as Co-Volunteer of the Year in 2004. In her younger years, she was a Para-pro in the Special Education program at Chelsea Public Schools.

Ollie Lee Salyer

of Jackson, MI, age 83, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Faith Haven Senior Care Center, Jackson, Michigan. He was born February 27, 1938 in Royalton, Kentucky, the son of Role & Gladys (Flint) Salyer.  Ollie worked at Chelsea Lumber for 22 years. He loved working in his yard - his home was immaculate. He also enjoyed watching cowboy movies.

Ollie was married to Gunda (Feulner) Henman for 56 years. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2018. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Ryan of Allegan; a step-son, Jesse Henman of Vandercook Lake; a step-daughter, Sharon (Mike) Schoendorf of Michigan Center; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Salyer, a daughter, Karen Jordan, and a great-grandson, Micah Anthony Aldridge.

Michael Robert Vorce

of Jackson, MI, age 49, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Jackson, Michigan. He was born March 3, 1972 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Michael attended Pioneer High School. He worked at Fox's Towing, Two Men and a Truck, Fawzi's Westgate Auto Repair in Ann Arbor, and Varsity Ford. He loved classic cars, racing cars, off-roading with his daughters at Bundy Hill, snowmobiling, and being outdoors.

Cynthia Lee Johnson

Of Chelsea, age 64, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born May 25, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Wayne & Barbara (Briggs) Schulze.

Cindy graduated from Napoleon High School in 1975. She went to Washtenaw Community College, where she studied computers. Cindy started out working in the computer room at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, then went to work at ProQuest (UMI), then worked at Borders, and ended up working for the State of Michigan in Lansing. Cindy loved Hallmark collectibles, and was featured in several newspapers for her extensive Christmas decorations.  Before she became ill, she was doing what she loved best - putting up the Christmas trees. Her smile would light up the room. Cindy was always doing things for other people, and had a good heart. She was a great lady.

Kathleen Ann Cooke

Of Gregory, Michigan, age 71, died Monday, December 20, 2021 at U of M Hospital. She was born June 25, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Alan & Eileen Rita (Clennan) Cooke.
Kathy graduated from Rosary Catholic High School in Livonia. She worked for 42 years at ACO Hardware, starting in Dearborn, and working at the warehouse in Farmington Hills. Kathy enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers and Redwings, and was a huge NASCAR fan. She was always helping her family.