Obituaries
Rodney H. Stolicker
Oct 29, 2023
Rodney Harold Stolicker, 61, of Palms passed away on Sunday October 29th, 2023. Rod was born July 19, 1962, in Deckerville to the late Nelson and Phyllis Stolicker. He married Jody Cass on February 15, 1989, in Las Vegas. Rod graduated with the Deckerville Class of 1980. Upon completion of high school, Rod joined the family farm. Rod could often...
Arthur Lawrence O'Donnell
Oct 21, 2023
Arthur Lawrence O’Donnell, 70, of Goodells, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Arthur was born July 31, 1953 to the late Arthur and Phyllis O’Donnell. Beloved husband of Rhonda O’Donnell; caring father of Kenneth (Dajana) O’Donnell, Brent O’Donnell, Garrett (Katie Anliker) O’Donnell and Lynsey (Mitch) Blount; cherished grandfather of Calvin, Mia, Oliver...
Antoinette Gabridge
Oct 17, 2023
Antoinette Gabridge, 78, of Richmond Twp., passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Leisure Manor with her family by her side. Toni was born July 9, 1945 in Detroit Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Gabridge who she married on December 8, 1979. Toni is survived by her children, Rozanne (Tony) Buhagiar, Kim (Dean) Jones and Jennifer (Todd)...
Edwin David Verbrugge
Oct 15, 2023
Edwin David Verbrugge, 77, of Columbus Twp., passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. Edwin was born November 27, 1945 to the late Edwin and Ann Verbrugge. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1965 and married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Cain. They were married for 58 years. During that time, they had three beautiful daughters; Rhonda (Rick)...
Breanna Gabriela Lundgren
Oct 14, 2023
Breanna Gabriela Lundgren was born January 10, 2003 to her proud parents, Phil and Tina Lundgren and her two brothers Dillon and Dustin. Anyone who knew Breanna knew she only cared about three things -her family (friends became family to Bre), her dog, Casper and having a good time. No matter where she was or what she was doing, she...
Edward Thomas Lavalley
Oct 14, 2023
Edward Thomas LaValley, 87, of Richmond, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. Edward was born July 24, 1936 to the late George and Lila LaValley. Edward is survived by his wife, Deanna LaValley, Daughter, Shelley (George) Murdick, grandchildren, John (Sarah) Gillies and Katherine (Dennis) Stuckey, great grandchildren, Emily and Logan Gillies and son-in-law, John Gillies. He is preceded...
Richard Witte
Sep 15, 2023
Richard Witte, 82, of Indian River, and formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023. Richard was born February 23, 1941 to the late Otto and Margaret Witte. Beloved husband of Marilyn Witte; cherished father of Scott (Lori) Witte, Craig (Pamela) Witte and Lindsay (David Noe) Witte; caring grandfather of Cole, Trent, Tyler, Eddie and Zoe. Also...
John Chester Dickinson
Sep 14, 2023
John Chester Dickinson, age 76, of Casco Township passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by family at Select Specialty Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan. John was born on March 25, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the Late Thomas Sr. and Clara Dickinson. He went to Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Richmond High School in 1965. ...
James Philip Smith
Sep 12, 2023
James Philip Smith 79, of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. James was born on November 28, 1943, to the late Myron P. Smith and Ellavienne Smith. After high school James enlisted in the United States Navy. He served for 4 years as a Second-Class Petty Officer. James met the love...
Donna Jean Burch
Aug 21, 2023
Donna Jean Burch, age 95, of Marysville, died Monday August 21, 2023, in Medilodge of Port Huron. She was born February 14, 1928, in Deckerville, the daughter of Harmon and Bertha (Young) Lincoln. She attended Deckerville High School. She later was married to Donald K. Burch, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Burch was a librarian for 25 years at...
Wayne Eugene Allen Sr.
Aug 20, 2023
Wayne Eugene Allen Sr., of Richmond, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at The Orchards of Armada Assisted Living Center. Wayne was born November 7, 1932. Loving son of the late Jack and Evelyn Stickney and devoted husband of the late Janet Allen; caring Father of Wayne (Kathy) Allen Jr. and Jack (Julia) Allen; cherished grandfather of Melisa (Shawn)...
Joseph H. Van Dalen
Aug 18, 2023
Joseph H. Van Dalen, age 89, of Palms, died August 18, 2023 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born August 6, 1934, in Palms, the son of the late August and Cecilla (Messing) Van Dalen. On May 25, 1963, in married Margaret Walters in Palms. Joe had worked since he was 12 years old, when, as the oldest of six...
Mary Lou Matusko
Aug 13, 2023
Mary Louise Matusko, 83, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at The Orchards of Armada. Mary Lou was born May 1, 1940 to the late Russell and Stella Santoro. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Raymond Matusko, children Raymond (Donna) Matusko and Maria Mayer, grandchildren, Dustin (Nikki) Matusko, Vicki (Collin) Winfrey, Kevin (Susan) Brown, Sean Matusko,...
Kenneth Allen Geil
Aug 13, 2023
Kenneth Allen Geil of Richmond passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, following an extended illness. He was 85 years old. Ken was born on September 10, 1937, to Theodore and Mildred Geil. He spent his early childhood years in Detroit until the family moved to Richmond in 1949. He graduated from Armada High School in 1955 and served...
Rosalie Beth Rowe
Aug 12, 2023
Rosalie Beth Rowe, 92, a long time resident of Memphis, passed away at her home surrounded by family & friends on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Rosalie was born August 10, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Geneva Lawson. Beloved wife of the late Donald Rowe; adored mother of Dannie (Linda) Rowe, Ronda (Larry) Bradke, Ricky Rowe and Rodona (Jamie)...
Bruce Watson
Aug 5, 2023
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Gloria C. Martinez
Aug 1, 2023
Gloria C. Martinez, age 69, of Harbor Beach, died Tuesday August 1, 2023, in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 21, 1953, in Crystal City, TX, the daughter of Francisco and Elisa (Olivase) Costillo. Gloria moved to Deckerville when she was 27 years old and was a former employee of Clements Manufacturing and TEV's...