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Dale L. Maurer

of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Dover, OH, age 83, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his home in the Pines. He was born April 15, 1935 in Dover, OH, the son of A. Frank & Hazel (Henderson) Maurer.

   Dale was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ in Dover, OH. He was an United States Army Veteran, who served in Germany as a Spec 4 at the Headquarter Company 6 Transportation Battalion. Dale was a member of the Masonic F&AM Lodge 57 in Dover, receiving his 32nd Degree from Valley of Canton, OH. He worked for Firestone Tire for 30 years, and then for Dexter Schools for 15 years. Dale volunteered at the Chelsea Community Hospital for over 6,000 hours.  

Geoffrey Moore Savage

Geoffrey Moore Savage, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died of cancer at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor on January 17, 2018. He was 65. Geoff was born December 27, 1952, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Philip John Savage, Jr., and Justine Angela (Brady) Savage, 95, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Geoff was raised in Bloomfield Hills, where he played elaborate childhood games with his siblings, battled the family goat, and generally caused mischief. He graduated from Brother Rice High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Michigan State University in 1976.

Annberta Margaret Gasieski

Annberta Gasiewskiof Jackson, Michigan, age 84, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at home. She was born April 8, 1934 in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, the daughter of Lambert H. & Mary F. (Benz) Keull.  Annberta graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in New York. She was a homemaker and raised 4 children. Annberta attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea from 1977-1989 before moving to Alpena.  Ann loved her family more than anything. She was a dedicated Roman Catholic who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, crocheting, knitting, and cooking. Her health did not stop her from roller skating, riding bikes, and traveling to Alaska. She loved to read and embraced everyone she met.

Richard "Dick" Loftis

of Jackson, Michigan, age 66, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born February 27, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John H. and Audrey (Harris) Loftis. Dick was a member of the Stockbridge High School class of 1970. He worked at Central Fiber, QED Environmental Systems, and in many aspects as a handyman, in lawn care, and in the building trades until he had a major stroke 13 years ago. He was an active member of Chelsea First Congregational Church, where he helped with the building and grounds, and enjoyed visiting with the congregation. Dick loved people, and church was one of the highlights of his week. He loved spending time outdoors, including hunting, fishing and attending gun shows. Dick also liked American history, war movies, and woodworking.

Lynne Ellen Marxson

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 78, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 while in the loving care of Arbor Hospice Residence, Saline, MI. She was born December 19, 1939 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the daughter of Fred R. Marxson and Mary Margaret (Andrew) Marxson.Lynne was retired from AT&T and from her work at several churches as Church Secretary. Lynne lived at the Chelsea Retirement Community and attended church services there.