Evelyn G. Posegay
of Chelsea, age 88, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Legacy Assisted Living. She was born April 29, 1931 in Wayne, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred “Boots” David & Gertrude Evelyn (Meixner) Berger. Evelyn graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1949, where she was a member of Troupe No. 670 of the National Thespian Society. She then attended tailoring school. Evelyn enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, and crafting. She was active in the 4H Service Club in Belleville, where she met her future husband, John. She attended the Chelsea Nazarene Church, Faith Lutheran in Saline, and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Wayne. She was very active in the Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild. Evelyn made and donated many lap quilts as well as knitting and donating many hats and mittens to Safe House & Faith in Action.Paul Van Allen Forringer
of Ann Arbor, MI, age 84, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. He was born April 21, 1935 in Porter Township, Pennsylvania, the son of Russell R. & Margaret A. (Van Allen) Forringer. Paul lived in Clarion, PA and Westport, CT before moving to Ann Arbor, MI. Paul was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ann Arbor. He volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Association. Paul was an avid gardener.
Marilyn Riley Watt
of Las Vegas, NV, age 84, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born May 6, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harold H. & Marjorie (Morris) Moons. Marilyn graduated from high school in Detroit in 1953, then earned a Bachelor's degree in education from Michigan State University. She was an elementary teacher in the Detroit Public schools. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Detroit. Marilyn and Howard enjoyed sailing, and were very active in the racing program at the Detroit Yacht Club and the swim team activities with their kids. Marilyn & Bruce retired to the golf course Sun City Summerlin in Las Vegas - both enjoyed golfing and had three beloved dogs while living there.
Carol Jean Powell
of Roscommon, MI, age 72, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She was born September 15, 1946 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Francis Eugene & Phyllis Jean (Trost) Warren. Carol graduated from Troy High School, and then attended Eastern Michigan University. She worked at Boss Engineering, GM Proving Grounds, Entech, Man Power, and RDS. Carol and Brian opened the Cinnamon Stick Farm Bed & Breakfast in Clio, MI and operated it for over 20 years. She received the “Hospitality Award” for the best establishment in Genesee County five times. She loved hospitality and had guests from all over the world. Carol belonged to quilt groups in Genesee County and Houghton Lake. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North. Carol loved people. She liked traveling, gardening, walking, taking hikes and spending time with family and friends.
John Richard Fill
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 85, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home in Chelsea. He was born August 8, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John & Marie (Kimbler) Fill. John worked for Ford for more than 30 years, retiring in 1989. He served in the US Navy from 1953 to 1957. John was an avid hunter and fisherman, and lived on Lake Winnawana for many years. He remained active in retirement, doing craft shows and wood working. He also enjoyed bowling.