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Robert Lee Adams

Of Belleville, Michigan, formerly of Manchester. Age 75, died peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home in his sleep. He was born in Tecumseh, Michigan, the son of Glenn Clyde & Bertha Marie (Uhr) Adams. Bob attended school in Chelsea. He worked at the Kroger on Maple Road in Ann Arbor. Those who knew him knew of his love for NASCAR and the NFL. Bob loved his job as a custodian at Canton Charter Academy.

Richard James Collin


of Stockbridge, Michigan, age 74, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born September 24, 1946 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, the son of Robert and Isabell (Wilson) Collin.
Richard graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1966. He served in the US Army from 1966-1968. He was a boiler operator for Ford Motor Company for 35 years in Dearborn, Michigan.

Edith Miriam (O'Hara) Moller

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born October 10, 1926 in Maple Shade, New Jersey, the daughter of Howard Evert & Edith Maria (Mitchell) O'Hara.  Edith has lived in Chelsea since 1973. She graduated from Morristown High School in New Jersey in 1944. While in high school, she enjoyed playing field hockey. She had nursing training from 1947-1949. Edith worked at Cooper Hospital, served in the US Navy from1951-1957, and the Navy Nursing Corps, where she traveled the world. She also worked at W. Jersey Hospital, Charleston Memorial Hospital, U of M Hospital, and U of M Health Services. Edith enjoyed golf, cross country skiing, and has walked many miles.

Karen Marie Von Wald

 of Grass Lake, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 77, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Evangelical Home in Saline, Michigan. She was born March 31, 1944, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, the daughter of Frederick & Carol (Bowen) Nimke.

Karen graduated from Pioneer High School in 1962. She earned a Bachelors in Physical Education from U of M, and taught one year in Grand Blanc, followed by two years at elementary schools in Ann Arbor. She taught horse riding at Everett Stables and later Stoney Ridge. After raising her children, she worked at Braun-Brumfield (later Sheridan Books) for 29 years.

Craig E. Sayers

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice in Jackson. He was born February 22, 1948 in Ann Arbor, the son of Edward L. and Virginia “Ginny” (Utsler) Sayers, Sr.  Craig graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1966, and took classes at Washtenaw Community College. He worked as a mechanic for several years, and then became a project manager for R W Mercer in Jackson, retiring in March of 2012.  Craig bowled in several bowling leagues at Chelsea Lanes, Belmark, and Colonial.  He completely restored his ‘55 Chevy and was active with Chelsea Classic Cruisers. He was a Boy Scout leader with Troop 425.  Craig was a youth baseball coach in Chelsea, and enjoyed watching baseball, never missing one of Brian’s games.  He also enjoyed fishing, golf, camping and traveling.  As a handyman, he could fix anything, and his tools and projects were always neat and organized.