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Recent Obituary: Betty Jeanne Jacobs, John W. ‘Jack’ McGuire Sr.

Betty Jeanne Jacobs of Chelsea, age 82, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kresge Healthcare and Rehab Center.

She was born Dec. 27, 1939 in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Albert Joseph and Mary Alvadena (Feighner) Bell.

Betty earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University. On August 22, 1964, she married fellow MSU graduate, Gary Douglas Jacobs. Betty was an art teacher at Grand Blanc High School, and retired from Powers Catholic High School as their architectural and mechanical drawing teacher.

Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Grand Blanc. For many years, she volunteered for the March of Dimes March for Babies walk. Betty enjoyed artistic pursuits, such as drawing and painting, pottery, basket weaving and quilting. She made every house a home in Flint, Grand Blanc, Jenison, and Chelsea, Michigan; and in Cocoa, Florida.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m. at the Maples Room at Silver Maples, Chelsea with Rev. Jeff Crowder officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Burial will take place at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville, Michigan.

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John W. “Jack” McGuire Sr. of Ann Arbor, age 75, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at his home.

He was born May 3,1947 in Ann Arbor, the son of Lewis and Vivian E. (Hubbard) McGuire.

Jack was a member of Saline High School class of 1965. He was a US Army veteran, serving in Germany from 1968-1971. Jack worked at A & L Parts (Allied Inc.) for 35 years, and later for Glacier Hills Retirement Center for 12 years.

Jack enjoyed collecting antique small engines and tractors. He very much enjoyed and loved all his dogs, especially his last two dogs, Barney and Brooke, who went before him.

A private graveside service will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.  Military honors will be provided by the Washtenaw County Honor guard.

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