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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
 
Judy grew up in the Presbyterian Church in Coshocton, Ohio. She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1961, Valedictorian. Judy attended Ohio University and then transferred to The Ohio State University to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 1966. She received her Master's of Nursing degree from Wayne State University in 1977. Judy worked as a nurse for 50 years, retiring on her 50th anniversary. Judy started taking string bass lessons in her 50's and played in various orchestras and string ensembles. Her first love, though, was the trombone which she played her entire life. Judy also played tenor saxhorn in a Civil War Band for more than 30 years.
 

Duane Lee Newland

of Munith, Michigan, age 83, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at home under hospice care. He was born April 26, 1941, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Clayton and Nettie Mae (Stuff) Newland.

Duane is survived by his wife, Judith Newland of Munith; his daughters, Martha Rhodes of Livonia, and Sarah Newland of Milford; sisters, Audrey Wetzel of Nashville, and Joyce Lochman of South Bend, Indiana; three grandchildren, Ani Daher, Liam Balice, and Bennett Rhodes; and one great-grandchild, Dakota.

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