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Kelly Love

Age 61, died on March 11th, 2020 at the University of Michigan Hospital with her family by her side.  Kelly grew up in Dexter, Michigan on a farm on Scully Road. She always loved animals and they were a huge part of her life for its entirety. Growing up Kelly participated in 4-H activities showing horses. Aside from the horses, Kelly loved and cared for many other animals on the farm. Throughout her life Kelly rescued many animals, caring for them like she cared for people, deeply. Her most recent dog, Gracie, was her pride, her joy, and her best friend. Gracie came to her from the Humane Society of Huron Valley from a severe abuse case. Only Kelly was able to give enough patience and compassion to be able to nurse her back to health against all odds.

Professionally, Kelly dedicated her life to her nursing career, helping people in need of care as well. She spent many years working at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in both Ann Arbor and Chelsea. A favorite period in her adult life was during the years that she moved to Fairbanks, AK to work as a nurse there and explore the beautiful wilderness. She had so many adventures and treasured memories from her time there.

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Leland "Lee" Clow

Leland “Lee” Clow of Grass Lake, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 61, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. He was born September 6, 1958, in Ann Arbor, the son of Paul Leland & Helen Elaine (Thurston) Clow.
 
Lee grew up in Dexter, and was in Boy Scouts. He was a meat cutter for Busch’s in Dexter for 37 years. Lee attended Dexter Gospel Church. He was a member of the NRA. Lee loved woodworking and cooking, and enjoyed hunting and feeding birds.

Roy George Sanderson

     Roy George Sanderson of Chelsea, Michigan, age 77, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Novi. He was born September 1, 1942 in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of George Edward & Lucille May (Hoover) Sanderson. Roy graduated from Chelsea High School in 1962. He married Roberta (Gerlach) in Aurora, IL in 1967. Roy retired from Ann Arbor Public School System in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; son, Joel (Allison) Sanderson of San Tan Valley, AZ; a daughter, Johanna Sanderson of Gold Canyon AZ; son-in-law Charles Vogt; 5 grandchildren, Jacob (Chelsea) Vogt, Joshua (Kylie) Vogt, Molly (Corey) Gorecki, Max and Meghan Sanderson; 2 great-grandchildren, Kasey and Ellie Vogt; his siblings, Lola (Troy) Lewis, Carol Sanderson, Gary (Gayl) Sanderson, Tom Sanderson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amy Vogt. 
 

Deanna Lynn Petsch

Deanna Lynn Petsch of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 58, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born March 5, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick C. & Georgette “Marie” Evelyn (Cavadas) Petsch.
 
Deanna was a homebody who enjoyed watching TV, tanning and music. She lived with her father and was very helpful after her mother's passing. She struggled with arthritis throughout her life. When she went out she enjoyed resale shops, Arby's and grocery shopping.

Owen Felix Cavender

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 98, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. He was born August 6, 1921 in Lansing, MI, the son of Richard F. and Maude E. (Owens) Cavender.     Owen served in the US Navy from April of 1942 to October of 1943.  He worked for Dana in Chelsea for 37 years.
 
On October 16, 1948, he married Katherine Walters, and she preceded him in death on April 26, 1983. Survivors include his daughters Barbara Cavender and Alice Cavender, of Chelsea, and Katherine Cavender, of Ann Arbor; a sister, Theresa (Charles) Dinser of Whitmore Lake; a granddaughter, Michelle (Delmore) Brown of Saline; and 2 great-grandchildren, Owen and Kadence Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son and daughter-in-law, Owen “Sparky” and Nina Cavender; and 3 brothers, Richard, Thomas, and Dale Cavender.
 

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