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Donna Jeanne Barnard

of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Chelsea, age 81, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. She was born November 24, 1943, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of Homer Harvey Harmon and Beatrice Marion (Henry)Tremble.

Donna grew up in New Boston, graduating from Huron High School, where she was a cheerleader, in 1962. Donna worked as the Athletic Secretary for the University of Michigan. She enjoyed her winters in Florida and her many wonderful friends. Donna loved to dance and was a proud Trump supporter. Donna's laugh was infectious, and her smile was grand. She is with God now.

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Phillip Murray Zelickman

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Livonia, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in the Prairie Cottages of Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born August 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Herbert Hyman and Jean Jenny (Efros) Zelickman.

Phil was a Master Plumber. He served in the US Air Force from 1962 to 1963. He was a life member of the American Legion and was also an active member of the Chelsea Senior Center.

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David Anthony Bauchat

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Pontiac, Lincoln Park, and Indian River, MI, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Chelsea Retirement Community at the age of 100. He was born March 15, 1924, in Hamburg, Michigan (Ore Lake) to George Andre & Virginia C. (Small) Bauchat.

Dave’s childhood, as the youngest of six children, was one of wild, rambunctious, and occasionally dangerous adventures with his brothers, coupled with the heavy burden of growing up during the Great Depression. From a young age, he and his brothers were tasked with contributing to the family coffers in any manner they could, from collecting monthly rents from his parents’ apartment tenants in Pontiac, to shooting bullfrogs in nearby creeks and selling the legs to earn cash. Dave also worked at a local grocery store throughout his high school years and fondly recalled the delicious sausages the owners would save for him at the end of the workday. Every penny Dave earned was given directly to his mother to help the family stay afloat. During his senior year of high school, Dave and his good friend Ron got permission to leave high school for a couple of weeks so they could drive to New York City and explore. In telling of this adventure, Dave always pointed out that the highlight of the trip was when the two boys managed to sneak into a burlesque show (and then later got into trouble for sharing far too many details of that experience with their high school classmates!)

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Roger Lloyd Holtz

devoted husband, father of three daughters, and phenomenal musician, died suddenly on June 3rd, 2025. He was at his dream home in Chelsea, Michigan, where he and his wife Kathy moved in 2020 after living in Ann Arbor for 45 years. He had just turned 75. Roger was born April 4, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Lawrence, and Audrey Margaret Holtz (nee Williston).

Roger grew up in Birmingham, MI and graduated from Seaholm High School in 1968. He then went to the University of Michigan School of Music where he earned his Bachelor of Choral Music Education, with a focus on conducting. He was involved in a myriad of musical groups, including the Youth for Understanding Chorale, Michigan Men’s Glee Club, and the U of M Chamber Choir. At one point, he was a member of twelve choirs at the same time. Roger never did anything on a small scale.

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LaWanda “Wanda” Daphine Wright

of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Chelsea, Michigan, and Bonita Springs, Florida, age 90, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers. She was born February 18, 1934, in Pollard, Arkansas, the daughter of James Edward and Ruby Lara (Shreem) Davis.

LaWanda enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children. They would take trips to Arkansas to visit her family and frequented the Chelsea Bakery. When her kids were still young, she worked for a bit in the lunchroom at Beach Middle School in Chelsea. She loved to spend time with her friends and family, and traveling to Northern Michigan with her grandchildren. LaWanda and Don moved to Florida in 2017, where she enjoyed the warm weather, palm trees, and watching the beautiful sunsets and thunderstorms. Seeing different animals, especially the dolphins and birds on their boat rides was a favorite of hers. She also enjoyed eating out with the variety of foods Florida has to offer and the outdoor atmosphere.

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