George David Chizmar
Age 75, passed away peacefully at home in North Lake Leann, Jerome, MI, on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, after a courageous nine year battle with prostate cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones. George previously lived in Wheatfield and Demotte, IN. A true American patriot and veteran, George was born on the 4th of July, 1949, in Chicago, IL to George Chizmar (U.S. Navy veteran) and Grace I. Hargrave, both of whom predeceased him.
George proudly served in the U.S. Army (SP5), during the Vietnam War years as a trumpet player in the Army Band and often traveled the U.S. playing taps for deceased soldiers returning home from war. George graduated in Information Technology programs from the University of Indiana (Bachelors and Masters). He was employed in various industries over the years including: United States Steel, General Motors, Weyerhaeuser, and Westinghouse. Later, George was called upon as a special contractor-consultant for the U.S. Government (DoD), at the United States Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq.
John A. "Jack" Eggleston
of Freedom Township, Michigan. age 93, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Chelsea Hospital after a short illness. He was born March 4, 1932, in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Ivan LeRoy and Florence Marie (Pejeau) Eggleston. Jack served in the Air Force for four years, and graduated from Lawrence Tech Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Jack worked for Bendix Corp in electronics before becoming a Journeyman Carpenter for over 30 years. Jack built his family’s home and helped his son renovate his home. Family and friends were important to Jack. He made his family a priority and enjoyed spending time with them and helping whenever needed.
Judith Ann (Stelzner) MacQueen
of Gregory, Michigan, formerly of Coshocton, OH; Columbus, OH; Woodville, OH; Detroit, MI; Novi, MI. Age 82, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home under hospice care. She was born January 1, 1943, in Coshocton, Ohio, the daughter of Glenn W. and Ruth Elizabeth (Schroder) Stelzner.Evelyn Louise North
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 100, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born November 14, 1924 in Goodrich, MI, the daughter of Merle & Mary (Jordan) Kurtz.
Evelyn started college at Michigan State, then transferred to Western Michigan, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She went to work at the University of Michigan as the Promotions Coordinator for the U of M’s Division of Management Education where she worked for 28 years before retiring.
Edward Haviland Poindexter
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Holmdel, New Jersey, age 94, died peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Chelsea Hospital. He was born December 15, 1930, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Oscar Floyd & Helen (McGurk) Poindexter.
Ed earned his PhD from the University of Michigan. He worked for Standard Oil in California for awhile, but spent most of his career working as a civilian scientist with the US Army. Ed enjoyed home audio as a hobby. He belonged to Southeast Michigan Woofer and Tweeter Marching Society (audio club). He also did a research project for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, involving a spectral profile of the Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Ed was a man with firm opinions.