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Recent Obituaries: Craig Stephen Courtney, Donald Gilbert Hay

Craig Stephen Courtney of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Saline and Menominee, Michigan, age 52, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home.

He was born March 13, 1972, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Stephen and Norma (Conrad) Courtney.

Craig graduated from Menominee High School in 1990, and then went on to Central Michigan University before earning his Master’s degree at Eastern Michigan University. He worked for Creative Solutions which became Thomson Reuters in Dexter/Ann Arbor until 2016, and then for Parishsoft.

A celebration of his life open house will be held at the American Legion in Saline, Michigan (320 W. Michigan Avenue Saline), on Saturday, November 23 from 1-4 PM (casual attire).

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Donald Gilbert Hay of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Jenison, age 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with family by his side. He was born August 24, 1930, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Maxine Hay. Loving husband of the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Sigwards for 53 years. 

Donald graduated from Fort Madison High School in Iowa. He then served 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean War where he was trained as an electrician. After serving, Donald worked as an electrician and maintenance foreman for Steelcase Inc. for over 35 years. Donald was a member of the Steelcase Retirement Club and an active member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church.

During retirement, he and Jackie spent their winters in Long Key, Florida with family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing tennis, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and gardening.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Union 212, located at 212 Union St. Milford, MI from 1-4 pm.

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