Mary T. Elliott (MacDougall) passed away July 1, 2024 in Chelsea, Michigan at the age of 93 years.
Born October 29, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Bridget Agnes (Farrell) and Ronald Stephen MacDougall. Brothers were the late Daniel (deceased in infancy), Ronald and Daniel MacDougall. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John E. Elliott, she is mourned by her six children: Mary Therese McElyea (Charles) of Bluffton, SC; John E. Elliott, Jr.(Jane) of Plymouth, MI; Anne Marie Simsarian (Gregory) of Laguna Hills, CA; James G. Elliott( Laura) of Yardley, PA; Mary Grace Smith ( Matthew) of Plymouth, MI and Charles J.P. Elliott (Jacqueline)of Grosse Pointe, MI.
Grandmother to 14 grandchildren: Clayton Elliott (Sterling); Aris and Douglas Simsarian; Alyssa and Ashley Elliott; Charles (Chloe)and J.P. McElyea; C.J., Libby and Christopher Elliott as well as Barbara, Jack, Peggy and Teresa Smith. Great-Grandmother to Maggie and Liam McElyea.
Mrs. Elliott was the daughter of an Irish immigrant Mother (County Leitrim) and her Father was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She graduated from St. Agnes High School (1948) in Detroit. As a young woman, Mrs. Elliott worked as a secretary for the former MacManus (D’Arcy MacManus) advertising agency (Detroit), prior to marriage.
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Marcia Hawker
Age 75, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home in Grass Lake surrounded by family. She was born August 22, 1948, in Grand Haven, MI to Harold Rosema and Alice Dieters.
She graduated from Western Michigan Christian Highschool in Muskegon, MI in 1966.
In 1968 she married Henry TenBrink. Though this relationship was not permanent, they adopted and successfully co-parented their children Billy and Jennifer.
On December 30, 1986, Marica married Henry (Hank) Hawker. Through this loving union they had two sons, Zachary and Landon. They lived in Ann Arbor for several years until they finally settled in Grass Lake, MI where they have resided for 30 years.
Marcia was an active member of the Waterloo Methodist Church. She held many roles, participating and organizing many successful church activities, including mission trips.
As a wife and mother, she exemplified strength and grace. Her selflessness extended beyond just those closest to her; it touched the lives of countless individuals who were fortunate enough to have been under her care.
Marcia dedicated herself professionally to healthcare. She received her Emergency Medical Technician certifications from Washtenaw Community College and Grand Valley State University. She later became a State of Michigan licensed EMT and Advanced EMT/Paramedic. Marcia was also a nationally registered EMT.
A graveside service will be held at Spring Lake Cemetery in Spring Lake, Michigan.
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Charles “Chuck” Schauer
Chelsea, MI, formerly of Northfield Township
Age 87. Chuck was called to heaven by his Lord on July 3, 2024. Chuck was born in Dearborn on April 26, 1937, the eldest child of Harold and Doris (Martin) Schauer.
He was raised in Dixboro with his three brothers and one sister.
He was a proud graduate of Ann Arbor High School (now Pioneer) class of 1955. There is where he met his beloved and cherished wife, Charlotte. On October 7,1955, they were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield Township. They were members there for over 40 years. They created a home at Charlotte’s family farm in Northfield Township that was in the family for three generations. Here they had a community of fellow farm families that became lifelong friends that spanned multiple generations. There they raised their three daughters and one son.
In 1994, Chuck and Charlotte moved to Chelsea, where they spent the rest of their lives. They were closely involved in the raising of their eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Chuck and Charlotte were married for 62 years and together for 65 years. They were devoted to each other until the end. They loved hosting all the major holidays for their family such as Halloween, Christmas, etc. In the end their little family of six grew to over 30 people.
In 2017, Charlotte was called to heaven to join their daughter, Sharon. Both passed due to long and courageous battles with cancer.
Chuck was an active member of the community for many years. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea. He worked for The Ann Arbor News from age eighteen until he retired in his early 60s. He was a member on the Lima Township board for many years. He also worked at Cole Funeral Chapel, part time, until his cancer diagnosis.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8, 11:00 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea, with Rev. Daniel Pezzica officiating. A private family burial will be held at St. John’s Cemetery in Northfield township. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 & 5-7 pm and at the church Monday, from 10-11 am, with service to follow.
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