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Irene C. Bodine

of Chelsea, Michigan Formerly of Veedersburg, IN, Sioux Falls, SD, Marshall, IL,  Wooster, OH, Lakeville, MN, Park Ridge, IL and Mariemont, OH, age 91, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her family, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born November 6, 1924 in Veedersburg, Indiana, the daughter of Vernis & Mary Rowena (Finch) Clore.  Irene was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great -grandchildren. Irene was an animal lover. She enjoyed watching tennis, especially Wimbledon. Irene enjoyed pheasant hunting and playing cards.

Margaret Mastie

of Lexington, Kentucky, age 91, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her daughter's home. She was born May 4, 1924 in Creelsboro, Kentucky, the daughter of Richard & Edna Betsy (Buster) Keeton.  Margaret was a member of Jamestown Christian Church in KY. She worked at Cumberland Craft Coop. in Jamestown, KY and at Busters Food Mart and Quarry Drugs both in Ann Arbor. She married Hoover Baldwin, and he preceded her in death. She later married Frank Mastie and he preceded her in death.  Survivors include a son, Richard O. (Molly) Baldwin of Hayden, ID; two daughters, Bobbie (Jerry) Fraker of Apex, NC, Teresa (Charles) McKinley of Lexington, KY; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Rev. King W. Hanna

Of Manchester, Michigan, age 76, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born October 6, 1939 in Detroit, the son of John G. & Dorothea May (Flood) Hanna.

King graduated from Chelsea High School in 1957, and Eastern Michigan University in 1966. He graduated from Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 1970, and was ordained a United Methodist minister.  King served as pastor at many churches, starting as a student pastor at Wellsville UMC, then as an ordained pastor at Westside UMC in Ann Arbor, Grace and Skandia UMC in Marquette, Mitchell UMC in Negaumee, and Marble Memorial UMC in Milan.  He retired in 2003, and served as interim pastor at several churches. King served on the Institutional Review Board for Marquette General Hospital and Trinity Health System. King was a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 40 years.  He spent his life helping people and could talk to anyone.

Shirley Ann Scott

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 79, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born May 11, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan , the daughter of Walter A. & Marguerite L. (LeBari) Scott. Shirley was an avid sports fan, and loved to watch them on TV. She had a few favorites in particular, the Detroit Tigers, University of Michigan for both football and basketball, and the Kentucky Wildcats for basketball. She loved animals, dogs and cats,  especially twin tabby cats, Arthur and Barney. Shirley loved to walk around town, stopping in stores on main street, buying her lotto tickets, and going to the park.

Robert "Bob" W. Strong

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 79, left his home and family to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was born February 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George E. & Louise H. (Nagle) Strong.

   Bob graduated from Proviso High School in Maywood, IL, graduated from Northwestern University, and spent two years at Dallas Theological Seminary.  His faith was the most important thing in his life, and he served the Lord as an Elder at Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea and as a volunteer for Gideons International.  Bob was an engineer who worked for King Seeley, Chrysler (28 years), GT Products (10 years), and Eaton Corporation, all at the same location in Ann Arbor.  He delighted in being involved in all his children's activities as they grew up, and continued the tradition with his grandchildren.  He was a loving husband and father who used his time to serve His Lord and his family.