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age 79, died March 3, 2017 in Rives Township, Jackson County, Michigan. He was born Dec. 22, 1937 in Albion, Michigan, the son of August Frederick & Lina Etta (Colmenter) Boehlke. No public services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
Age 95, passed away on March 2, 2017 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson, Michigan. Bunny was born on April 3, 1921 in Virginia, Minnesota to M. William and Hilma (Alanen) Anderson. Bunny moved to Michigan in 2014 to be closer to her children but spent most of her 95 years in Virginia having graduated from Roosevelt High School and Virginia Junior College. She retired as Vice President of Northern State Bank of Virginia after 34 years in banking.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 71, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her home. She was born July 21, 1945 in Port Huron, Michigan, the daughter of William Ansel & Vivian Marguerite (Cameron) Rankin. Sandy graduated from Western High School Class of '63, the first class in the new high school. She went to Medical Assistant School in Detroit and McHenry County College in Illinois. Sandy worked as a Social Services Secretary at Woodstock Children's Home in Illinois. She then graduated from National Christian Counselors Association with a degree as a Pastoral Counselor. She had an internship at the Church of God in Marshall and in Albion. Sandy was a volunteer Chaplain at Foote (Allegiance) Hospital and did pastoral care for 12 years with Hospice of Jackson. She worked at craft shows for 30 years. Sandy enjoyed collecting angels and dolls, she had over 1,000 porcelain dolls.
of Manchester, MI, age 80, died suddenly Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Chelsea. He was born January 4, 1937 in Petersburg, Michigan, the son of Leo Merle & Ida Annabelle (McKeever) Wright.
Larry was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church. He worked at Double A Products of Manchester from 1956 until 1989. Larry then worked for a year at W A Thomas of Chelsea, and worked from 1990 until his retirement in 2004 at Haldex Barnes in Statesville, NC. Larry enjoyed his Westerns, especially books by Louis L'Amour. He was known as “Dr. Gerotor” in North Carolina due to his understanding of the gerotor hydraulic pump.
of Pinckney, MI formerly of Long Beach, California, age 75, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Everett’s St. Joseph Home for Elder Care. She was born August 9, 1941 in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Lt. Com. Alvin L. and Gulielma “Betty” Henley (Bentley) Loughin.
Mary was an only child. Mary was born in Pensacola, Florida, however she mostly resided in Michigan. She resided in southern California for quite some time in the 1960’s. Mary worked on John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign during this time. Mary deeply admired the Kennedys, especially John F. and Jackie Kennedy. She was also very proficient in piano as a child, winning several awards for her performances. As a child, Mary spent many of her summers on her aunt’s farm, surrounded by nature and many animals including her little long haired black and white dog named; Boydel. Mary also developed a love for horses and horseback riding as well. Mary would often reminisce and go on of her summer visits on her aunt’s farm.