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Ralph Mario Szymaszek

Of Willis, Michigan, age 65, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home. He was born April 12, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of Marion and Beatrice (Wisnewski) Szymaszek.

Ralph graduated from Cody High School in Detroit, in 1974. He worked his entire life in maintenance including Heublein, Roush and most recently, McNaughton & Gunn in Saline. Everyone knew Ralph for his big heart and unique sense of humor. He loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. He enjoyed his toys as much as he did cars and his amazing collection of retro nostalgic memorabilia.

Carol Ann (Scharp) Radovic

Of Dexter, MI, died unexpectedly January 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. She was born August 9, 1940 to parents John Luther & Mary Vivian (Altherr) Keeney, the youngest girl of seven children.
 
Carol believed in "Truth, Goodness and Beauty". Her beautiful garden sanctuaries and landscaping talents attest to this philosophy, as well as her writings and her love and support of animals in need. 

Jane Louise Havens

of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 73, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at Michigan Medicine. She was born April 4, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Howard H. and Marian Louise (Wiley) Havens.
Jane graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek in 1967. She attended Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earning her Bachelor’s degree. She was a Library Administrator at the University of Michigan, and worked as the Lead Officer in Human Resources.

Alice Lamila Steiner

Of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Okechobee, Florida, age 86, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home in Chelsea with her family. She was born February 28, 1936 in Rose City, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Inez (Sheppard) Forsyth.

Alice graduated from Brighton High School in 1953. She worked in the University of Michigan Housing Administration. Alice and Robert owned and operated Gambles Hardware Store in South Lyon; and Marshland Kennels, where they bred and trained labs. She attended the United Methodist Church in Okechobee, Florida. Alice enjoyed sewing and quilting and was the most caring and wonderful person.

Arthur James “Jim” Menlove

Beloved husband and father, Jim Menlove, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his home in Chelsea. He was 91. Jim was born in 1930, in Bangor, North Wales, to professional soccer player Bertie Menlove and Ada Randall Menlove. As a young man, Jim served in the British Army’s Corps of Signals. He then went to work for Lloyd’s Bank of England, and later, of Canada. In the US, he was vice president and trust officer at NBD and Comerica banks. He was Director of Fundraising for Beaumont Hospital for many years.

One of Jim’s greatest passions was for soccer. He was proud that his father had played for English Premier League teams like Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Sheffield United in the 1920’s. Jim watched many matches at Conor O’Neill’s Pub in Ann Arbor with “the lads” – a group of soccer-lovers and dear friends. Jim was also an avid distance runner and participated in the early days of Detroit’s Motor City Runners in the 1960’s and ‘70’s.