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Frank John Toth Jr.

Of Gregory, Michigan, age 58, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at his home, following a long struggle with brain cancer. He was born March 27, 1957 in Frankfort, Germany, the son of Frank John & Edeltraut Anna (Drossler) Toth. Frank was a licensed plumber and welder with Local 190 of Ann Arbor.  He enjoyed baseball, football, playing guitar, music, Nascar, and outdoor activities.  

Margaret Jane Olson

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of E. Jordan, Michigan, age 86, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her daughter's home in Chelsea. She was born February 28, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Roy & Raechel (Frick) Scott. Margaret attended Boyne City High School with the class of 1946.  She worked as a bookkeeper, and later in RV sales.  Margaret belonged to the Presbyterian Church, and was baptized in Boyne City.  She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge in Pinckney.  Margaret loved cooking, doing crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble, and was an avid reader.

Lora Joyce Clayton

of Howell, MI, age 81, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Howell, Michigan. She was born December 19, 1933 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert & Nora (Anderson) Barton. Lora attended the Baptist Church. She married Charles Clayton, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, James (Kim) Szegi, of Highland, MI, Richard “Karl” (Trisha) Szegi, of Jacksonville, FL; her daughter, Nancy Jo (Dennis) Irish of Chelsea; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jerry and Johnny Barton.

Virginia Ann Johnson

of Chelsea, Michigan.  Virginia Ann (Hathaway) Johnson passed away in her home on Nov. 8th at the age of 89. One of the "Greatest Generation",  Jinny was born September 16th,  1926 in Holt, MI and lived through the era of the great depression and WWII. At a post war dance in Six Lakes,  her beautiful auburn hair attracted the notice of her true love, Gilford and they were married on September 7th, 1946. Jinny and Gil spent their honeymoon years in Leland,  an area she loved to revisit. They moved several times before finally settling in Chelsea the summer of 1968. She was an assistant sportswear buyer for Milliken's Department store in Traverse City. She also worked several years in the Chelsea State Farm office.

Duane Rowe

of Chelsea, age 94, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Ganton’s Countryside Care Center. He was born January 6, 1921 in Lyndon Township, Michigan, the son of Floyd D. & Selma M. Rowe.Duane spent his working life as a farmer, well driller, and Master Plumber.  He had a study group for the Masters exam at his kitchen table in 1959 with two other local plumbers, Mr. Herman and Mr. Robert Shears. Duane was a past Grand Knight of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus Council 3092.