Obituaries

Craig Millard Yost

With deep sadness and enduring love, we share the passing of Craig Millard Yost of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Concord. Craig passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family and close friends after a brief illness of six months.

He was born on December 27, 1948, in Fremont, Michigan, the son of Millard Walter and Ethel Mae (Stevens) Yost. Craig graduated from Concord High School in 1967.

Craig is survived by his loving daughters, Corrie (Brian) Castle of Jackson and Jamie (Rick) Brandon of Chelsea; stepdaughter, Shelly (Gary) Stolicker of Holt; his mother, Ethel Yost of Concord; brother, Gary (Debbie) Yost of Cassopolis; sister, Kathy (Fred) Schultz of Grass Lake; cherished grandchildren, Koby Castle, Kooper Castle, August Brandon, and Caelie Lane-Powers; five nieces and their spouses; and one great-niece and three great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Yost.

Douglas Albert Stevens

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home in Chelsea with his family in attendance.

Doug was born October 13, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Calvin Douglas & Clara May (Kendall) Stevens. On December 10, 1965, Doug married Janet Ruth Van Tassel in Troy, Michigan, and she survives. Additionally, he is survived by his daughter Dena (Gary) Potter of Chelsea, and daughter Debbie Stevens of Illinois. Doug was the eldest of 6 siblings. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Charles Stevens and Gerald Stevens, and sister Barbara Curl. Sisters Joan (Dale) Willis and Judy Robinson survive.

John Victor Griebe

of Montrose, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Gaines, age 79, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at MediLodge of Montrose. He was born August 18, 1945, in Rochester, Michigan, the son of George William and Margaret Edith (Gross) Griebe.

John graduated from Rochester High School in 1963. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Education from Michigan State University in 1971, and his Registered Pharmacist Degree from Ferris State University College of Pharmacy in 1976. John worked at Cunningham Drug, DeVaux Pharmacy, CVS, and Sam's Club Pharmacy.

Marvin Howard Fischer, Sr.

of Somerset Center, formerly of Chelsea, age 83, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home, after a very short illness. He was born January 13, 1942, in Ann Arbor, the son of Harvey George & Arvilla Esther (Mumford) Fischer.

Marv graduated from Chelsea High School in 1961. His class was the first to go through all four years at the “new” high school where the Washington Street Education Center is now. Marv was a Master Electrician by trade and then worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Chrysler Proving Grounds for 22 years. Marv and Shirrell were part of the founding members of the Chelsea Free Methodist Church. Most recently, Marv was a member of the Somerset Beach Free Methodist Church. Marv and his family enjoyed spending time at Somerset Beach Campground since 1982. He volunteered there with maintenance and caring for the grounds after moving to Somerset Center in 2015. Marv was a lover of old John Deere tractors and enjoyed fixing them up and making them work again. He even drove one across the Mackinac Bridge. Marv liked to tinker and fix things, including restoring old clocks. He was the most selfless person one could ever meet.