Cheryl Ann Allen (Shoobridge) of Glen Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 4, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to Herbert and Lydia (Schultz) Shoobridge.
Cheryl and her husband, Tom, were married in July 1969 in Livonia, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and later earned her degree in interior design from Eastern Michigan University. Cheryl’s unique sense of style and attention to detail contributed to her successful career in both commercial and residential design. She worked in the Detroit area, Phoenix, Arizona, and for many years at Merkel’s in Chelsea, Michigan.
Cheryl was an avid reader, an artist, an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening, and loved her many dogs. Above all, Cheryl cherished time with her children, grandchildren, and friends, and went out of her way to make occasions together special. Some of her favorite memories included fires on the beach up north, hosting holiday dinners, trips to Chicago, special time with her grandchildren, Lake Michigan sunsets, and road trips with Tom.
Cheryl will be laid to rest in Chelsea, which she always described as “home.” The family will host a private celebration of life in the fall for close friends and family.
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Linda Weber of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 61, died Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ypsilanti.
She was born October 29, 1962 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Albert L. and Helen L. (Grattan) Weber.
Linda graduated from Manchester High School in 1981. She worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital as an in-home helper, and ended in Billing. Linda participated in activities at Salem Grove United Methodist Church. She loved history and genealogy, and enjoyed playing cards with her family.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, 11:00 am at Salem Grove United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mary Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am before the funeral. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Chelsea at a later date.
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