Obituaries

Richard Ferris “Rick” Bousley

of Dexter, Michigan, age 78, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Dexter. Rick was born January 10, 1947, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Ferris and Anna (Johnson) Bousley.

Rick’s father was a member of the US Air Force and the family moved to Ann Arbor when his father retired. Rick graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1965. He attended Eastern Michigan University and worked weekends at Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research in Ann Arbor. Rick served in the Army and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he married Christel Schatz and moved to Berlin to attend The Academy of Fine Arts where he earned a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and developed a lifelong love affair with the arts, primarily painting, drawing and sculpting.

Rick and Christel had two daughters Denise and Cindy, both born in Germany. In 1977 the family moved back to the United States and Rick returned to Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis/Pfizer working there until the facility was closed. He joined Lycera Pharmaceutical in 2011and retired in 2019.

Theresa Ann “Terry” Kress

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Trinity Health in Ann Arbor. She was born March 9, 1943, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Rose (Wojcieschowski) Kress.

Terry earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from Wayne State University. She taught a variety of ages at Westwood Schools in Inkster for 45 years. Terry volunteered at Faith in Action for many years. She was a part of the “TOPPS” workout group in Chelsea. Terry formerly attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and attended other churches in her later years. She enjoyed gardening, walking, and traveling.

Alex Monroe Martin

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 67 passed away on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at Chelsea Hospital. He was born on October 8th 1957 in Belleville, New Jersey, the son of Anna Mae Wade and Elwood Howard Martin.

Alex was a person who truly lived by his beliefs, embracing faith in God that guided him through life’s many paths. He always volunteered to help at church, dedicating his time to God and the people he loved. Known for being sharply dressed, Alex’s presence was always a sight to behold, a reflection of his vibrant spirit and attention to detail. But it wasn’t just the clothes that made the person- it was the heart beneath them that truly shone.

Robert Stephen Butler

of Livonia, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn

Age 61, passed away at Garden City Hospital Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born May 3, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John Lawrence “Larry” and Margaret May (Graham) Butler. Robert graduated from Dearborn High School in 1982, and went to Eastern Michigan University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Library Science. He then went on to earn his Master's degree from Wayne State University. Robert was a librarian for the JFK Library in Dearborn Heights for many years where he helped craft what the Dearborn Heights Library is today. He was a performer, writer, health advocate, animal supporter and friend to many. He was a member of the Ann Arbor Vegan and volunteered at Sasha Farms. He enjoyed classic movies and collecting comic books. One of his joys was attending Monster Bash each year. He was thoughtful of other people and giving until the very end, donating his body to Gift of Life.