Obituaries

Mary Ellen Elder, 83, of Addison, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at her home. She was born on October 1, 1937, in Revloc, Penn., to Paul V. and Frances G. (Keilman) Spicher. She married Russell E. Elder on…

Harry D. Cogan, 93, of Jackson, died on Sept. 14, 2021. He was a native of Parma, born May 20, 1928, the son of Charles and Ilene (Singer) Cogan. He graduated as valedictorian from Parma High School in 1945 and…

Rosemary Carol Chesney, 72, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home, Jackson. Rosemary’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6…

Judith Ann Bostedor, 82, of Napoleon Township, passed away September 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ken Bostedor; three children, Brian (Carol) Bostedor, Terri Shouse and Renee…

Louise (Gier) Phipps, 93, of Onsted, passed away September 14, 2021, at her home of sixty-four years. She was born December 4, 1928, in Adrian, Mich., the third child of John and Elsie (Bradish) Gier. She graduated from Adrian High…

Marilyn Lee Osterhout, 87, of Blackman Township, formerly of the Brooklyn/Napoleon area, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 15, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Brooklyn, Mich., on Wednesday, March 28, 1934, to the…

Ralph Edward Bamm, 68, of Columbia Township, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Karen N.; two children, Carly (Jason) Stavitsky and Kyle (Amanda) Bamm; step-children, Brandi (Joe) Spas…

Rebecca Aileen Trumbull, 58, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home, Jackson. Becky’s family and friends will gather together, Friday, September 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. for a graveside service at Cement City Baptist…

Robert “Bob” Elrod, 83, passed away at home on September 9, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. Bob’s family and friends will gather from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021,…

Benny Clarence McKinney, 85, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 25, 1936, in Cement City, Mich., to Clifford and Dora (Miller) McKinney. Benny married the love of his life, Mary Lou…