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Obituary: Jerrold E. Bivins
Jerrold E. Bivins, age 81, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. He was born February 3, 1940, in Jackson, MI, the son of James and Laura (Peterson) Bivins. Jerrold had lived in the area since 1995, moving from Ann Arbor. He owned and operated Jerrold’s Flooring in Stockbridge. […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: October 1921—Washerwoman superstitions. MunichuMunith. Widow full of surprises.
by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from October 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These excerpts are mainly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back to 1883. Signs are Wrong: In nearly every city are […]
Death Notice: Dona Erhart
Dona Erhart (age 89) passed away in September. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her name be made to: “PAPAYAGO RESCUE HOUSE” for parrots. Donations can be sent to: “Papayago Rescue House, 3778 Canton Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066. A private burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, MI. Arrangements by […]
Death Notice: Forest Holbrook
Forest Holbrook, age 87, of Munith, MI, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born May 30, 1934 in Breathitt Co., KY. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Munith. The family will receive friends at […]
Obituary: Therma E. Curtis
Therma E. Curtis, age 102, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on February 21, 1919 in Dansville, MI, the daughter of Fred and Allie Mae (Younglove) Hayhoe. Therma had lived in the area her entire life. She was a life-member of the Millville […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea President to retire in March 2022
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced on Sept. 17, 2021, that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated […]
Obituary: Dona Erhart
On a chilly September morning with a blood orange sun rising in the sky, Dona Erhart (age 89) went home to the Lord and her husband Bob…who preceded her in death four years previous. Dona was active in the Stockbridge Garden Club to which she had many friends. Her friend, Jan Huffine, was her closest […]
Dedicated employees at Smith Elementary arrive early to prepare for students
by Judy Brune Hours before students get to school, many Stockbridge Community Schools staff members are working hard getting ready for their arrival. Food is prepared, buildings are cleaned, and transportation is being coordinated. Here, the Stockbridge Community News captured a few of the “early morning,” dedicated employees in action at Smith Elementary. (Photos by […]
Death Notice: Kirk Lloyd Curtis
Kirk Lloyd Curtis, age 78, passed away on September 17, 2021. He was born in Lansing, MI on December 3, 1942. Visitation will be at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney, MI on Saturday, September 25, […]
Farm and school museums seek volunteers as they enter 60th year of living history lessons
by Agnes Geiger Back in 1962, a small group of people gathered with the idea of saving the historical Realy family farmhouse that had longtime connections to the area. “(They) weren’t sure what they were going to do with the place,” said Arlene Kaiser, museum director, in a YouTube piece posted on the museum’s website. […]