Therese Marie Scharphorn of Chelsea, age 91, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.
She was born Aug. 25, 1931 in Chelsea, the daughter of Emmett Matthew and Oleta Freida (Hutzel) Hankerd.
Therese grew up in Chelsea, and was a Beta Sigma Phi member. She worked for 35 years at the Federal Screw Works as a purchasing agent. Therese was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church choir until age 85.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 9, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, March 8, from 3-6 p.m., and at the church Thursday from 10-11 a.m. A Rosary service will take place Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
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