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BETTY J. DORER
Chelsea
Betty J. Dorer, 81, of Chelsea, died Jan. 2, 2005, at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1923, in Holt, to the late Paul and Sadie (Carson) Piper. On June 17, 1950, in Chelsea, she married
Robert R. Dorer. He survives.
Mrs. Dorer was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a devoted mother, grandmother, and she loved to be in the kitchen.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her four children, Kay (Spike) Sedore of Grand Ledge, Thomas (Carol) Dorer of Chelsea, Donald (Maria) Dorer of Hawaii and Gary (Cheryl) Dorer of Dewitt.
Also surviving are her 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and her brother, Ray (Gwen) Wilkinson of Muskegon.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Piper, and her sister, Virginia Juenker.
A funeral was held yesterday at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Monsignor Vincent Howard officiated. Burial was at Mount Olivet cemetery in Chelsea.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Building Fund.
The family received friends at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral in Chelsea.
ELEANOR STARK SCHELP
Chelsea
Formerly of Howell and Detroit
Eleanor Stark Schelp, 89, ofChelsea, formerly of Howell and Detroit, died comfortably in her sleep Feb. 5, 2005, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born Sept. 18, 1915, in Traer, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Melrose and Margaret Cunningham (Maxwell) Stark.
Mrs. Schelp was a registered nurse and worked as a private-duty nurse in many Detroit-area hospitals. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Detroit, and enjoyed gardening, music, reading and sewing.
On Oct. 4, 1941, she married
Paul F. Schelp in St. Louis, Mo., and he preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1999.
Survivors include five daughters, Judith Farhat of Brighton, Pamela (Ray) Pitzen of San Antonio, Barbara (Bob) Swan of Howell, Peg (Greg) Humbracht of Indian River, Paula (Michael) Hignite of Pinckney; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. Sunday at St. James' Episcopal Church in Dexter. The Rev. Bruce Birdsey will officiate.
Arrangements were by Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
ALICE E. ALEXANDER
Manchester
Alice E. Alexander, 85, of Manchester died peacefully Feb. 2, 2005, at Towsley Village surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 11, 1919, the daughter of Fred and Hazel Alber.
Mrs. Alexander was a lifelong member of the Emanuel United Church of Christ, as well as the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved the Manchester community, family gatherings, playing cards, dancing, singing and making people smile.
She married
Harold Alexander Oct. 6, 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1975. She also was preceded in death by her son, Ronald, in 1966; granddaughter, Stephanie Hanselman, in 2001; and two brothers, Allen Alber and Earl Alber.
Mrs. Alexander is survived by five daughters, Carole (Terry) Ayers, Cindy (Jeff) Chandonnet, Pat (Randy) Scott, Michelle (Don) Adams and Annette Temple; and two special friends, Noah Caincross and Blair Temple.
Also surviving are her sisters, Wilma Lentz and Marjorie Bentschneider.
A very important part of Mrs. Alexander's life was the joy that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her. They include Sarah and Stephen Ayers; Jennifer (Rodney), Brianna and Delaney Robeson; Melissa (John) and Owen VandenBerg; Scott Colvin; Derek (Cheryl) Hanselman; Josh, Scott and Dominic Hanselman; Jeffrey and Cody Adams; and Brendon Temple.
She also loved her many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was held Feb. 5 at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home's Jenter Chapel in Manchester. The Rev. Beth Foster officiated.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Benevolent Fund at Chelsea Retirement Community or to Manchester Senior Citizens.
Mrs. Alexander's guest book may be signed at www.BorekJennings.com.
SCOTT HULEN
Brooklyn
Scott Worner Hulen, 33, of Brooklyn died Jan. 31, 2005. He was born Feb. 22, 1971, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Clayton W. and Kay F. (Rutledge) Hulen.
Mr. Hulen graduated from Widefield High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1989. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve, and then earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Sienna Heights. He worked for the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety.
He was a member of the Brooklyn Sportsman Club, Brooklyn Masonic Lodge and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. He was a Civil War history buff, an active sports fan, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Hulen was known for his fondness of and kindness to animals, especially his dogs.
He was a loyal friend with a deep love for his family.
On June 17, 2000, he married
Thea Picklesimer in Brooklyn, and she survives. Other survivors include his stepchildren, Tasha (Eric) Marsh of Lincoln Park and Andrew Bertke of Brooklyn; a brother, Eric (Holly) Hulen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his parents of Colorado Springs; his mother-in-law, Wilma Picklesimer; his maternal grandmother, Violet Rutledge; and one nephew, Luke Hulen.
A funeral was held Feb. 4. The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. Burial was at Fairview cemetery in Fountain, Colo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
RONNY L. COLLINS
Lansing
Ronny L. Collins, 48, of Lansing died Feb. 3, 2005. He was born Dec. 10, 1956, to John R. and Dorathy Ann (Coppernoll) Collins.
Mr. Collins enjoyed bowling, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by his two children, Jessie J. Collins and Dawn M. Collins, both of Manchester; his brothers and sisters, John Collins of Ann Arbor, Chris (Linda) Collins of Chelsea, Steve (Debbie) of Lansing, Tom Collins of Lansing, Colleen (Dean) Thompson of Chelsea, Beth (Jim) Fink of Ypsilanti and Deanne Rosentreter of Grass Lake; and his stepmother, Noreen Collins of Chelsea.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents and one stepbrother, Johnny.
A memorial service was held Tuesday. The family received friends on Tuesday before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to his children.
FRED HARRIS
Chelsea
Fred Harris, 85, of Chelsea died Feb. 5, 2005, at Chelsea Retirement Community after a short illness of lymphoma. He was born July 24, 1919, in Mattawan, the son of Fred Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Parsons) Harris.
Mr. Harris was a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theatre of Operations. He retired from Xerox University Microfilm in 1981.
Mr. Harris was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chelsea and Chelsea Kiwanis Club. He was very active in the Chelsea Community Hospital Auxiliary, logging more than 6,000 hours.
Mr. Harris served on the Village Council, the library board and the volunteer fire department. He ran Fred's Fix-it Shop, 415 Main St., for many years.
On Nov. 12, 1942, he married
Sarah E. McGuire, and she preceded him in death July 10, 1960.
He married
Mary M. (Paul) Stofer Oct. 12, 1963, and she survives. Other survivors include his children, Charlotte (Gary) Bentley of Chelsea, Stephen (Darlene) Harris of Winchester, Ky., and stepson Rob (Carol) Stofer of Gregory; grandchildren, Jon (Denise) Bentley, Mark (Jessica) Bentley, Sarah Slater, Ashley Harris, Kara Harris, Stephen Harris II, Randy (Kelley) Hafner, Rob Stofer Jr., James (Michelle) Pidd and Mike Stofer; two sisters-in-law, Helen Harris and Cynthia Bear; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Harris and Thomas Harris; a sister, Eva Impola; an infant sister; stepdaughter, Shari Stofer; and grandson, Eric Hafner.
A funeral was held Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Chelsea. The Rev. Joy Barrett officiated. Military honors and burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery in Chelsea.
The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Kiwanis Club or Chelsea First United Methodist Church.
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN TOBIN
Pinckney
Formerly of Chelsea
Christopher Martin Tobin, 42, of Pinckney, formerly of Chelsea, died Jan. 31, 2005. He was born Nov. 28, 1961, in Ann Arbor the son of Martin and Janette (Otte) Tobin.
Mr. Tobin graduated from Chelsea High School in 1981 and furthered his education at Ferris State University, earning a business degree. For the past 10 years, he worked for TCF Bank as a vice president in Ann Arbor.
Mr. Tobin enjoyed the outdoors, he was a member of Inverness County Club and loved water sports.
On Feb. 23, 2003, he married
Beth Branch, and she survives.
Also surviving are his parents of Ludington; two brothers, Mike Tobin of Washington State and Matt (Susan) Tobin of Florida; his stepson, Jeff (Amie) Branch of Grass Lake; his step-grandchild, Elizabeth Rose Branch; and in-laws, Duane and Barbara Branch of Gaylord.
He was preceded in death by aunts and uncles, Robert E. and Margaret Tobin, Norman and Charlotte Ratcliffe, and Barbara Abbott.
A funeral was held Feb. 5 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. The Rev. William Turner officiated.
Burial was at Mount Olivet cemetery in Chelsea.
The family received friends at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to Elizabeth Rose Branch Educational Fund.
DOROTHY K. EGELER
Chelsea
Dorothy K. Egeler, 71, of Chelsea died Feb. 27, 2005, at Chelsea Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 2, 1933, in Chelsea, the daughter of Rudolph and Euna A. (Fiegel) Zahn.
Mr. Egeler was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. She was on the Alter Guild and was treasurer for the Ladies Aid Society. She participated in the Neighborhood Bible Study group.
Mrs. Egeler was a bookkeeper and support person for Egeler Ceramic Tile. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and she loved her family very much.
On June 23, 1951, she married
Raymond A. Egeler, and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Timothy (Francine) Egeler of Dexter; three daughters, Violet (Larry) DeSmither of Keaau, Hawaii, Rosemary Greenway of Keaau, Hawaii, and Iris Shelhart of Grass Lake; nine grandchildren, Lance and Liliana DeSmither, Katherine and Matthew Greenway, Jacob, Julia and Madelyn Egeler, and Harley and Holly Shelhart.
She is also survived by four sisters, Elizabeth Herrst, Delores Houk, Arlene March and Rose Ann Daniels; and two brothers, Raymond and Paul Zahn.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
A funeral will be held 11 a.m. today at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 10001 W. Ellsworth Road, in Ann Arbor. The Rev. John Kayser will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Lutheran cemetery.
The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Tuesday and yesterday.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
FRED C. PATTERSON
Midland
Formerly of Chelsea
Fred C. Patterson, 89, of Midland, formerly of Chelsea and Florida, died Feb. 21, 2005, at Mid Michigan Hospital in Midland.
Mr. Patterson was born July 16, 1915, in Detroit the son of Henry and Margaret Patterson. He worked for Ford Motor Co. for 38 years as an engineer. He was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges.
Surviving are his wife, Thelma, of 67 years; sons, Fred Patterson Jr. and James Patterson; three grandchildren, Philip, Jeffrey and Andrew; and six great grandchildren.
According to Mr. Patterson's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were handled by Reigle Funeral Home in Flushing.
