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.
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of Chelsea, Michigan. age 95. Jean was born July 30, 1923 in Ionia, Michigan, and passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018. She was the daughter of Robert R. & Virginia H. (Metzger) Weisgerber. Jean grew up on a dairy farm and was involved in all the activities you would expect her to be curious about. Jean graduated from Ionia High School in 1941, and then attended business school in Lansing, Michigan. She was employed by Michigan Bell in East Lansing while Bill attended Michigan State College (now MSU) from 1946-1949. Jean and Bill moved to Chelsea in 1950, and to Jefferson Street in 1961 where they raised a family and lived for fifty-five years. Jean was a wonderfully loving mother and homemaker. She was involved in the Girl Scouts, band boosters, and took her son’s Cub Scout Den on adventures to the Waterloo Recreation Area. Like many parents, she was the family’s driver’s training instructor, patiently coaching her children along one of the Chelsea areas gravel roads. Later, she was the receptionist at Dr. Joseph Krauss’ office in Chelsea. Jean was a member of Chelsea First United Methodist Church, where she was active as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Sarah Circle, Christian Home, and choir. Jean was first president of the Chelsea Garden Club. She enjoyed the birds in her own beautiful garden and instilled a reverence for nature in all her children. Jean was a devoted friend to many, of all ages.
Melanie Claire Hopp passed away at her home in Chelsea, MI on April 13, 2019 after thriving in the face of cancer for many years. She was well-supported in her final days by her loving family, her many friends and Arbor Hospice. Melanie was born in 1957 in Livonia, MI to Elliott and Marjorie Parrish. She met her husband of 40 years, Wallace Hopp, at Michigan State University. They married in 1978 and settled in Chicago where they restored an old Victorian house and raised their two children, Elliott (of Auburn Hills) and Clara (of Detroit). In addition to creating a warm home, Melanie worked as a learning specialist who taught special education students in the Chicago Public Schools and later in Ann Arbor. 
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 83, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home. She was born November 5, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Emil & Lillian Elizabeth (Kemp) Alaniva. Delphine earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from Michigan State University, and that is also where she met her husband David. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She was an avid quilter and crafter, and was in charge of the 4H sewing group for a few years. Everyone will remember Delphine's smile.
of Chelsea, MI, age 96, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born June 5, 1922 in Mecosta County, Michigan, the daughter of Harold B. & Beryl M. (Abbey) Watson.