Lowell Gleason
Milan
Lowell Gleason of Milan and formerly of Dexter died June 25, 2008 from bone marrow cancer. He was 62.
He was the beloved only brother of Valorie Gleason of Milan, Lee Ann Lofgren of Camden, and Eloise Knight of Fowlerville. He retired from the University of Michigan and hoped to enjoy many more years to travel, golf, paint and ride his precious Harley motorcycle.
Lowell shared many adventures with Gary, John, Doug, Tim, and Carl and other special friends who were close to his heart. He loved to laugh and have fun and he lived life to its fullest. We encourage those who knew him to tell tall tales and outrageous stories about him and remember all the good times.
Cremation has taken place. Lowell's ashes will be interred at Marble Park Cemetery in Milan, next to his parents. The family will host a celebration of his life in late July. Special thanks to his brother-in-law, Thomas Knight for all his love and support. Farewell Brother. We love and miss you.
Arrangements entrusted to Ochalek-Stark Funeral Service, Milan. www.ochalekstark.com.
Vera Vivian Montgomery
Chelsea
Vera Vivian Montgomery of Chelsea died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. She was 83.
She was born Oct. 14, 1924 in Salyersville, Ky, the daughter of Kash & Dorothy (Watkins) Arnett.
Vera attended Morehead State College. She worked at Associated Springs where they made auto parts. Vera was a member of the First Baptist Church.
On June 29,1946, she married Hade Montgomery in Salyersville, Ky, and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1982. She is survived by a two daughters, Dorothy (Al Hartman) Montgomery of Covington, Ky, Eula (Lloyd) Eddy of Chelsea; two sons, Charles (Sue Bareis) Montgomery of Chelsea, James Montgomery of Manchester; a brother, Dr. Edsel (Lois) Arnett of Lexington, Ky; 10 grandchildren; and 7 1/2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hade, an infant son, and two sisters.
The family will receive friends at the Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea on Monday, June 30, from 5-9 p.m. and at the Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville, Ky on Tuesday, July 1, from 6-9 pm.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2 at Montgomery Cemetery, Sublett, Ky. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Frances "Fran" Zatorski
Chelsea
Frances "Fran" Zatorski of Chelsea died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Ann Arbor. Fran was born in 1939 to Sidney and Marion (Gans) Given in Brattleboro, Vt. and raised in Northfield, Mass. She was 68.
She worked part time starting at the age of 11 (it was allowed way back then) and retired in 2007.
In 1959 she married David Carstens and moved to Michigan. In 1977 she married Ronald Zatorski at which time she moved to and fell in love with Chelsea. She served as the clerk for the Village Planning Commission, Village Clerk from 1999 through 2001, and clerk for the City Charter Commission.
Fran served on the Board of Directors for the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce for six years and was a charter member of their Ambassador Group, as a member of the CATS Board , and for a short time as the secretary of the Chelsea Chapter of AARP.
She is survived by her husband and two children, Scott Carstens of Ann Arbor and Lynn (Mike) Szeles of Grass Lake; four grandchildren, Sydney Szeles and Max Szeles of Grass Lake, Taylor Carstens and Natalie Carstens of Kenosha, Wisc.; her sister Dorothy (Don) Clough of Georgia; her brother, Fred Given of New Hampshire; sister-in-laws Phyllis Given of Maine, Connie (Ed) Zatorski of Texas, brother-in-law Walter Zatorski of Eastpointe; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Edmund and Gladys (Theil) Zatorski; a brother Sidney Given; a sister, Barbara Levasseur; and brother-in-laws, Donald Levasseur and Edmund Zatorski, Jr.
One of her favorite sayings was: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride."
We'll miss her, but don't be sad... smile at the fact that you knew her!
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 2, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. A private burial will take place at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea.
Lynn E. Bensinger
Dexter
Lynn E. Bensinger of Dexter passed away Sunday evening, June 29, 2008 at his home. He was 61.
He was born on Oct. 30, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Betty (Howard) and Robert Bensinger.
He was a longtime businessman in the area, owning Bensinger's Meat Market in the Dexter Bakery for years. As an avid outdoorsman and angler, he enjoyed fresh and saltwater fishing and boating. A lifelong student of history, Lynn was a member of the Falmouth Company of Minute and Militia, and participated in many other Revolutionary War re-enactments throughout his life. He was also active with Boy Scout Troop 442 in Dexter.
On June 23, 1973, he married Jennifer Haines in Bedford, Mass., and she survives. Also surviving are his mother of Dexter, one son, Nicholas Haines Bensinger of Dexter, one sister, Diane Ruland of Ann Arbor, Mich.; two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, and one son, Lynn Andrew Bensinger.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the L. Andrew Bensinger Scholarship Fund C/O St. Andrews Church of Christ, Dexter; or the charity of one's choice.
Joseph P. Marzec
Formerly of Chelsea
Joseph P. Marzec of Strawberry Lake, Mich., and formerly of Chelsea passed away June 24, 2008 at his home, with his wife, loving family, and his dog Molly at his bed side.
He was 88.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Loretta (Miller) Marzec, six sons, Christopher, Timothy (Mary), Jonathan (Kathy), Matthew, Damian (Mary), and Patrick (Darlene), and one daughter, Madonna (Denny Perkins). He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters.
He was so proud of his 17 grandchildren, Christopher Marzec, Michael (TOA) Marzec, April (Patrick) Murphy, Joseph Marzec, Jeremy Marzec, Hayley Marzec, Jonathan Jr. Marzec., C.J., Levi, Daniel Perkins, Maria Perkins, Richard Perkins, John Marzec, Eric Marzec, Joshua Marzec, Aaron Marzec, Stephanie Marzec, and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Christopher.
Joseph was in WW II in the Air Corp as B-29 pilot. He went to college on the GI bill and†graduated from Michigan State College. Joseph loved sports and was an avid Spartan fan.
Following his wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Church of Chelsea on Saturday, June 28, 2008, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. †A private burial took place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston Co. St. Joseph Mercy Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Family visitation will be at the church 10 a.m. until the time of service.
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