Obituaries

Tracy Lynn Schlaff

of Dexter, MI, age 46, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born September 19, 1972 in Dexter, Michigan, the daughter of Gorden F. Mosher and Rhonda Olmsted.
  Tracy graduated from Dexter High School in 1991. She was a long-time Girl Scout, into high school. She was a Perry Drugs cosmetics coordinator, and was a wiz with a cash register, training many people on their use. Her most recent job was working at Subway in Dexter for the last three years. Tracy loved her family and her home town, Nascar racing and the Detroit Tigers. She enjoyed music, especially country and classic rock. Tracy was an avid dog lover, especially her dog, Winnie.

Glenda F. Capps

of Manchester, MI, age 75, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her home. She was born June 25, 1944 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Norman & Alice (Shankland) St. Charles.  Glenda was a cashier for Meijers. When she was younger, she attended car shows with John. Glenda enjoyed reading and grew beautiful flowers around her home.  

On July 10, 1962, she married Charles "Johnny" Capps, and he survives. Other survivors include her son, Loyd N. Capps of Ann Arbor; a grandson, Robert (Bri) Mezo; and 3 great-grandchildren, Masen, Jaxen, and McKenna.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Lynn Holbrook; and a brother, Johnnie St. Charles.

Kathy H. Sherwin

of Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Brighton, age 59, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 11, 1960 in Mentor, Ohio, the daughter of Leon & Zella (May) Pfeifer.  Kathy graduated from Cleary University. She worked as a medical billing supervisor at Botsford Hospital.   Kathy is survived by her husband, Robert Sherwin of Kalamazoo; her daughter, Amy Hilton; 2 granddaughters, Sydney and Alicia.  She was “GG” to the light of her life, Dominic.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Ruth Marie Calkins

of Jackson, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI, age 78, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born January 5, 1941 in Chelsea, MI, the daughter of Wayne Francis & Mary Agnes (Stapish) Rossbach. Ruth attended Cushing Elementary (a one-room school), Dexter High School, and then graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1959. She worked at the University of Michigan School of Public Health as a secretary. Ruth and Bob moved to Chelsea in 1981. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Ruth sang in the choir from 1982 until 2017. She had a great love for music. Ruth enjoyed drawing and was a great artist. She made paper dolls and clothing for them.