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Clara Brown Obituary
Age 81, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Chelsea Community Hospital. She was born October 3, 1929 in Sylvan Township, Michigan, the daughter of William J. and Mary B. (Honeck) Hafner. Jenny has lived in the Dexter area since 1951. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, and retired from Dexter Community Schools, where she managed the school cafeterias. Jenny married Wesley "Stub" Brown at Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter on July 1, 1950, and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1998. Survivors include one son, Michael J. Brown of Dexter; three sisters, Barbara Lou (Miles) Anderson of Bonifay, FL, Norma (Charles) Hards of Whitmore Lake, Gloria Near of Saline; three brothers, Leonard (Ruth) Hafner of Chelsea, Leo (Dorothy) Hafner of Dexter, Dennis (Stephanie) Hafner of Chelsea; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy J. Brown; two sisters, Josephine and Mary Ann; and two brothers, "Bud" and LaVern Hafner. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Reverend Doug Hartley officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Dexter.
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October 21, 2011
I was sadden to hear of Jenny's passing. I live in Californai now and when I would visit Chelsea Janet Paul Tuttle and I would have breakfast or lunch with Jenny. I will always remember those visits. My condolences to the family. My mother was Anna Honeck Klingler. Phyllis Klingler Occhionero, Seal Beach, CA
October 7, 2011
Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry for you loss. My mother was Rose L. (Honeck) Cook, second youngest of Charles and Clara Honeck. Our family would often stop to see Aunt Mary Hafner on our trips to Chelsea. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Cook Hawkinson
Joan Seckinger Iannelli
October 4, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
October 3, 2011
I"m very sorry for your loss. Please know God is watching over you and will take care of you. Jenny and Peg were always so good to my Mom. I will never forget them. Rose Honeck Nordman
Jeff and Janice Mace
September 28, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with you
Don and Rita Gall
September 27, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Patricia Ferguson Castrejon
September 27, 2011
Clara was a wonderful friend for many years, and always ready to help anyone in need. About 25 years ago, when I was working at Dr. Barbara Elliott's dental office, she was a patient of ours. She overheard me talking to the elementary school office that my daughter was sick and needed to be taken home, but I was the only one at the front desk and couldn't leave right then. She offered to, and did, take my daughter home to her grandmother's house for me! Such a sweetie. I'll miss her.
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