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Recent Obituary: Michael Carl Eckhout, Viola Elizabeth Harvey, George Michael Kattula

Michael Carl Eckhout of Chelsea, age 41, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

He was born Dec. 9, 1980, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Glenn Joseph and Kathy J. (Eckhout) Glinski.

Mike was a 1999 graduate of Dexter High School. He worked for Sweepster (now known as Stanley Black and Decker). Mike enjoyed outdoor activities – hunting, fishing, dirt bikes, and camping. He had a large personality, “go big or go home.” Mike loved his family and would help anyone he could.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 30, 12:00 noon at Cole Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends from 11-12 before the service.

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Viola Elizabeth Harvey

Age 94, died peacefully in the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the home of her daughter Carol, who lovingly cared for her, in Cape Coral, Florida, where she had lived since October 2014.

She was born on the Eden family farm on August 11, 1927, near La Crescent, Minnesota.

She shared all the hard work of farming with her brothers and sisters until she moved off the farm to work as a waitress in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

On Feb. 2, 1945, she married her soul mate Bill Harvey Sr. They spent 54 active, happy years together raising four children and enjoying life. She and Bill moved to Chelsea, Michigan, in 1961 and joined St. Mary Parish, and they quickly developed many friendships, especially through involvement with the Knights of Columbus, where Bill served a term as 4th Degree Grand Knight.

There will be a graveside service at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea, Michigan, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

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George Michael Kattula of Chelsea, age 82, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Chelsea.

He was born December 8, 1939, in Detroit, the son of Peter and Mary (Thomas) Kattula.

George served in the Air Force for six years during the Viet Nam war. He was a long-time member of the UAW. He worked many hours as an Assistant Manager at Wrigley’s Supermarket and Kmart Supermarket to support his family. George worked at GM for 10 years, and at Chrysler, also for 10 years. George attended the Chelsea First United Methodist Church for many years.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Chelsea, with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel, Friday, July 1, 5-8 pm, and also from 10-11 am at the church. 

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