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Recent obituary: Mary Louise Rettig

Mary Louise Rettig of Chelsea, formerly of Dexter, age 88, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at her home in the Pines.

She was born June 2, 1932 in Waterloo Township, the daughter of Homer Edward and Lela May (Green) Parks.

Mary graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1950. She was a bookkeeper at Ann Arbor Bank, Argus Camera, Ann Arbor Circuits and Bookcrafters in Chelsea. Mary was a member at St. Andrews United Church of Christ in Dexter since 1966, where she taught Sunday School. Mary and Alvin enjoyed bowling at Dexter Bowling Alley and Belmark, and also enjoyed square dancing. She was an avid card player.

Burial has taken place at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Dexter. A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021.

For the full obituary, please click here.

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