Recent Obituaries: Gary Francis Adams, Glen Charles Dean

Gary Francis Adams of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Flint, Detroit, and Ann Arbor, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home in Chelsea.

He was born April 8, 1940 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles Francis and Thelma Ruth (Miller) Adams. 

Gary graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit, class of 1958. He then went to the University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Gary worked as a Research Scientist on the U of M North Campus, Willow Run Lab, and the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan. Gary was active at the Ward Presbyterian Church in Detroit, where he met Janet; and more recently, was a member of the Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea.

A memorial service was Sunday, Dec. 22, 1:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Pastor Jeff Heim officiating. The family received friends Sunday from noon until 1 pm.

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Glen Charles Dean of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Manistique, age 72, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home under hospice care.

He was born October 3, 1952, in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Glen Wesley and Eunice (Davenport) Dean.

Glen attended high school in Ann Arbor, and graduated from Dexter High School in 1970. He then attended Washtenaw Community College.

Glen worked in construction as a cement mason with his father in the Ann Arbor area. He enjoyed being outside and making music. He played the guitar, bass, and drums and was in several bands, most recently in the band Easy. Glen was a good man.

No services are planned. 

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