Julie Ann Deppner of Kalamazoo, MI , formerly of Chelsea, MI, age 57, passed away after an accident on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Corewell Hospital in Grand Rapids.
She was born on September 11, 1968, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Albert Floyd and Gari June (Foster) Monroe.
Julie grew up in Clarkston, MI where she developed a love for music and theater. She played trumpet in the high school jazz band and starred in many musicals, including Oklahoma!, where she played Aunt Eller. After graduating from Clarkston High School, Julie went to Central Michigan to become a math teacher.
She began her career at Holly Middle School, then went to Chelsea School District as a high school math teacher. She later became an assistant principal at Beach Middle School and then principal at Chelsea High School followed by assistant superintendent from 2012 – 2016.
In 2016, Julie retired from the Chelsea School District and became the CEO of Silver Maples in Chelsea, serving there until 2024, when she became President/CEO of Heritage Community of Kalamazoo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea, with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, from 2-5 and 6-9 pm and at the church Thursday from 1-2 pm. Burial at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea at a later date.
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Richard “Andy” Joseph Hasenkamp of Chelsea, Michigan, age 77, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at Pleasant Manor in Jackson. He was born July 28, 1948, in Hudson, Michigan.
He attended Adrian High School, then joined the US Army serving during the Vietnam war as a mechanic. He married Christine Kelley on Dec. 28, 1972, and she survives. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Matthew Underhill.
No services will be held.
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