May 11, 2026

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Arlene Elizabeth Finkbeiner

Arlene Elizabeth Finkbeiner

Arlene Elizabeth Finkbeiner, age 96, a lifelong resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. Arlene was born on August 14, 1929, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Herman and Amanda (Kern) Fritz. On March 5, 1949, she married the love of her life, Stanley Finkbeiner, in her hometown. Together, they built ...

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Doug Bradley

Doug Bradley

Doug Bradley, age 64, passed away March 26, 2026. He was born January 28, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA. Doug is survived by the love of his life, Patrice Ellis of Silverton, OR, his mother Nancy McDowell of Gregory, MI, his brother Geoff (Deborah) Bradley of Kirkland, WA, his sister Gwen Neely (Billy) of Brooklyn, MI ...

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Trish Ann Rusiecki

Trish Ann Rusiecki

Patricia (Trish) Ann Rusiecki of Pinckney Michigan, passed away on March 7, 2026 at Harper University Hospital after a short illness.  She was born on December 24, 1964 in Westland Michigan to the late Thomas and Jean Marquess.  She is now with her parents and two brothers (Daniel and Michael Marquess) and her son (Andrew ...

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Donald Emery Parsons

Donald Emery Parsons

Donald Emery Parsons, 102, of Apache, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born April 1, 1923, in Chelsea, Michigan, to Daniel and Amelia (Hanselman) Parsons. Donald honorably served in the United States Army during World War II, rising to the rank of Corporal. Following his military service, he ...

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Lois Ann Beerbaum

Lois Ann Beerbaum

It is with profound sadness, yet deep love, that we announce the passing of our dear friend Lois Ann Beerbaum on April 17, 2026. Lois, age 86, of Dexter Township, MI, peacefully passed away at her home, surrounded by her closest friends who over the years became her family. Born on December 4, 1939 in ...

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David Frank Mills

David Frank Mills

David Frank Mills, age 82, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away on April 16, 2026. Born on June 20, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, David was the second son of Pastor C. Frank and Naomi (Petersen) Mills. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Eastern Michigan University and completed additional postgraduate studies at several institutions. ...

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Joseph Louis Schwartz II

Joseph Louis Schwartz II

Joseph Louis Schwartz II, of Saline, Michigan, formally of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on December 9, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he grew up. He graduated from Langley High School in Pittsburgh in 1959. Joe then attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. ...

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Francis “Frank” O. Green

Francis “Frank” O. Green

His Legacy… Francis “Frank” Green of Dexter, Michigan passed away in his home on Base Line Lake on April 5, 2026. He and his twin brother, Bill, were born on December 27, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Jack and Millicent (Roberts) Green. They lost both parents in a boating accident on Base Line Lake in 1934.   The twins and their sister Dorothy stayed with their older sister Evelyn and her husband until ...

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John Brian Ross

John Brian Ross

His Legacy… John Brian Ross, 74, passed away April 14, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts to Robert Ross, a fighter pilot with the Marines during WWII, and Suzanne (Dessureault) Ross. Brian moved to Grand Rapids in middle school and went on to attend U of M, where he met ...

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Agnes Louise Dikeman

Agnes Louise Dikeman

Agnes Louise (Schettenhelm) Dikeman of Saline, Michigan left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 9, 2026.   She was 91 years of age, and bravely endured numerous medical issues.  Born March 24, 1935 to Fred and Marie Schettenhelm, she was the second of four children.  Her parents expected their children to ...

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Patrick Theodore Gorny, Sr.

Patrick Theodore Gorny, Sr.

Patrick Theodore Gorny, Sr., age 85, of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Trinity Health Center. Patrick was born in Dearborn, Michigan, one of eight children, to the late Sylvester and Clara Marie Gorny; he was raised in Canton, Michigan. Patrick worked as a journeyman painter with District Council 22. Outside ...

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Rhoda Louise Perkins Boyer

Rhoda Louise Perkins Boyer

Rhoda Louise Perkins Boyer passed away on April 3, 2026 at the Trinity Health Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI.  She was born on April 25, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late Frederic and Rose (Davis) Perkins. She is survived by her husband, Joe Boyer, and they were married for over fifty-three years (August 20, 1972).  ...

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Bruce Robert White

Bruce Robert White

Bruce Robert White, Age 86, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away suddenly at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital on April 7, 2026.  Bruce was born February 9, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the oldest child to Jack and Margaret White.  He was a man of great faith who deeply loved his family. Bruce is survived by his ...

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Richard R. Kempter

Richard R. Kempter

Richard R. Kempter Ph.D., age 86, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN, where he grew up. Richard earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He earned his Ph.D in psychology from the University of Michigan. He had a private psychotherapy practice in ...

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Richard K. Ulrich

Richard K. Ulrich

Richard “Dick” K. Ulrich, a man of service, craft, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by those he loved. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 6, 1938, Dick grew up in Dexter and remained a pillar of the community throughout his life. After graduating from Dexter ...

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