Obituary for Dale Alvin Larson

This is an obituary for Dale Larson, a longtime resident of Ann Arbor and Dexter and a former math teacher at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor David Barr Dies at 73

Mayor Bob Gatt: “All the citizens of Novi are grateful that Mr. Barr passed our way, in our time.”

Funeral Tuesday for Trooper Dragged Behind Trailer

Visitation and the funeral will both be in Fenton, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linden.

Fallen Trooper Loved His Family, God and Serving the Public

Trooper was dragged behind a trailer for several miles after his department-issued motorcycle was struck Friday.

Michigan State Trooper Dragged By Car Dies

Trooper Chad H. Wolf was patrolling on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck and dragged several miles.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

World's Oldest Person Dies at 116 Years, 26 Days

"Mother Talley," as she was known, credited longevity to an enduring belief in God. “If you want to do right, follow Him,” she often said.

Amtrak Victim Left Legacy to Rekindle Detroit's Entrepreneurial Flame

Through Detroit Nation, Rachel Jacobs left a legacy of community service that shows “one person can always make an impact.”

Michigan Hit Hard by Military Helicopter Crash off Florida Coast

Three Marines with Michigan ties believed aboard doomed Black Hawk helicopter; one is confirmed dead, two others believed dead.

Wanda - Former Detroit Zoo Elephant Who Changed Ethics of Captivity - Dies

The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the country to decide solely on ethical grounds to no longer keep elephants. Others followed suit.

Teen Who Met Eminem as Dying Wish Loses Cancer Battle

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett credits teen's "amazing friends" with securing the legacy of a "courageous hero" and "fighter."

Patricia Hill Burnett - Artist, Feminist and, Ironically, Glamour Queen - Dies in Bloomfield Hills

A Miss America runner-up, she defied the stereotype by opening male-bastions to women and advocating internationally for women’s rights.

'Showboat' Hall, Harlem Globetrotters' Ball-Handling Wizard, Dies

The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.

Friend's Final Tribute Out of This World

Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer a Month After Dream Wedding

Jennifer Hutcheson knew she had little time on July 6 when she married her longtime fiancé and became Mrs. Allen Korth. She died Monday.

'He is Irreplaceable': Dick Wagner Dies At 71

Dick Wagner, remembered as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s best guitarists, has died. He was 71.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 30 to July 8.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 10 to June 16.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 2 to June 10.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 22 to June 2.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 6 to May 13.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter's Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 30- May 5.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter's Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 22-29.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 17-21.

In Memoriam: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 10-16.

In Memorial: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 27-April 2.

In Memorial: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 20-26.

In Memorial: This Week's Dexter Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 13-19.

Dexter Resident 'Al' Ritt Dies At 77

Former coach, teacher and assistant principal for Dexter High School Elvin "Al" Ritt had the school's football field named after him when he retired in 1989.

Obituary: Raymond P. Chlebek

Raymond Chlebek died on Feb. 25, 2013.

Obituary: Bertha “Betty” Louise Schultz

Bertha L. Schultz of Dexter died on Feb. 5, 2013.

Obituary: Thomas C. Palmer

Thomas Palmer died on Jan. 19, 2013.

Obituary: Kenneth Ryan Patrick

Kenneth Patrick of Jackson died on Jan. 9, 2013.

Chelsea Man Dies at Age 105

Winchell Robert Faucett of Chelsea lived through the Great Depression, Kennedy assassination, and watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.

Obituary: Gloria June Foster

Gloria Foster of Chelsea died on Dec. 8, 2012.

Funeral Services Planned for Dexter High School Student Faith Hillaker

Funeral services will be held on Friday at Knox Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor.

Friends Mourn Loss of Mary Burrows, Bicyclist Killed in Crash Near Dexter

The Pinckney resident was an avid outdoor sports enthusiast and respected colleague at Scio Township's Thetford Corp.

Memorial Service to Honor Local Artist

Former Ann Arbor resident Jean Campbell had connections to Dexter and Saline.