Karen Elizabeth Erb Fitzpatrick
of Hudson, New Hampshire, age 73, died peacefully Monday, April 21, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born October 15, 1951, in Exeter, New Hampshire, the daughter of Ruth Berry (Erb) and Stuart Kemp Whipple.
Ruth raised Karen to be independent and adventurous during her childhood in Providence, Rhode Island, where she attended Beneficent Church and graduated from the Lincoln School. She also spent a year as an exchange student in France. She earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and two master's degrees in Education from the University of New Hampshire and Duke University. Karen taught special education and first grade in North Carolina and Southern New Hampshire. As a teacher, Girl Scout troop leader, and mother she loved working with and helping children. Karen found the outdoors inspiring and fulfilling, with that joy first kindled by teen summers at Camp Kehonka. She loved hiking, canoeing, and sailing, and shared that passion with her family and friends. Karen enjoyed creative writing, including writing songs with her sister-in-law, Jane. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua. Karen had dogs throughout her life, often more than one, and loved to both tell and hear stories about each dog’s unique personality. Karen was an incredibly kind person and lived her life with enthusiasm, joy, and empathy.
of Napoleon, Michigan, formerly of Inkster, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. He was born October 23, 1958, in Garden City, Michigan, the son of Willie and Beatrice Evelyn (Garrison) Yeary.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Chelsea Hospital. He was born May 26, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Joan Neal (Fluno) Maier, Jr. Craig grew up in Ann Arbor, and moved to Chelsea his junior year of high school, graduating in 1974. He attended the University of Michigan for one year before serving in the Army with the 983rd Corp Engineers. He retired from the Army Reserves after serving 24 years. Craig worked for the Village of Chelsea for 25 years, retiring as the Superintendent for the Department of Public Works. He served as Treasurer with Legion Post 31 in Chelsea, and was the Lima Township Supervisor for 8 years.
of Dexter, Michigan, age 63, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. He was born February 25, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Oren Bruce Lovely and Maurine (Hodgkins) Snay.
of Manchester, Michigan, age 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home with her family. She was born December 3, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of James & Luella Esther (Steinaway) Dyer.