Death Notice: Wanda Lee (Davis) Barnett
Wanda Lee (Davis) Barnett, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed on May 4, 2020. She was born in Jackson, KY on February 23, 1945. A private service will be held with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Dansville. Funeral Directors are strictly following current CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in attendance will be […]
Obituary: Helen F. Brainerd
Helen F. Brainerd, age 95, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Chelsea Retirement Community due to compllications from COVID 19. She was born October 20, 1924 in Brownville, Minnesota, the daughter of Matt & Francis (Hartel) Mollner. Helen was best known as the “Garage Sale Lady”. Everyone will miss her freezer jam her cakes, […]
FOCL group discusses health issues during COVID-19 quarantine
As of April 30, Stockbridge has had two COVID-19-related deaths, according to John Beck, Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority general manager. But in the midst of a worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the village in general has a low number of cases and seems to be doing well, he said. Beck reported on the coronavirus during […]
Obituary: Clifford A. Skinner, Jr
Clifford A. Skinner, Jr, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21st, 2020 in Sunnyvale, California. Cliff was born to Clifford and Helen (Jones) Skinner in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Cliff was drafted into the US Navy in the waning days of World War II. He received a fleet appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, […]
Community shares in a ‘Show of Love & Support’ for Ralph and Chris Sally family
by Tina Cole-Mullins On Sunday, April 26, at a time of social distancing, an emotional celebration of love and support sprang forth to honor Ralph Sally of Stockbridge. The big-rig horn blasts could be heard for country miles as the community joined together for a “gravel-train parade.” “It was definitely bittersweet and emotional,” shared Sally’s […]
Superintendent Karl Heidrich’s decision to postpone retirement provides stability in trying times
by Amy Haggerty Karl Heidrich, superintendent for Stockbridge Community Schools, made an honorable decision this week when he rescinded his previously announced retirement decision. Instead of retiring this June, as planned, he will stay on as superintendent for the 2020-2021 school year. A notice was distributed to school staff by school board president Carrie Graham […]
Obituary: Helen J. Kujawa
Helen J. Kujawa, age 86, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 from natural causes. Helen was born on March 19, 1934 in Windber, Pennsylvania to Helen and Michael Yugovich, who have preceded her in death. She graduated from high school in Windber, Pennsylvania, in 1952 and married Gerald Frederick Kujawa in […]
Update: STATUS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING MICHIGAN STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
If you’d like to be included in this list of businesses, or if you need to correct information in the list, please send the pertinent information to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com. Business Location Phone Open During Stay-at-Home Order? Details Hours During Stay-at-Home Order Ace Hardware Stockbridge 517-851-4404 Yes Shop in-person 10a-5p daily The Auto Shop at Lantis Plaza […]
Death Notice: Dave Clark
Dave J. Clark, age 69, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on April 23, 2020. He was born on April 2, 1951. According to his wishes, Dave has been cremated. Expressions of sympathy may be given directly to the family. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
5 Healthy Towns Foundation online survey
(Chelsea, MI) 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) is administering an online survey in April. They are reaching out to residents ages 18+ in the school districts of Stockbridge, Manchester, Grass Lake, Dexter and Chelsea. Those who complete the survey and submit contact information will be eligible for a prize valued at $200 or more. One […]