Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Jul 31, 2023

Albert Floyd Collins, 87, of Richmond, passed away at his home Monday, July 31, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. Albert was born July 22, 1936 to the late John and Della Collins. He was the loving husband of the late Janet Collins; proud father of Timothy (wife, Lynn), Patrick, Daniel (wife, Rhonda) and Matthew (wife, Rosanna) Collins; grandfather...

Jul 28, 2023

Sarah Ann McNinch, 85, of Richmond, passed away Friday, June 28, 2023 at The Village of East Harbor in New Baltimore. Sarah was born August 4, 1937 to the late Albert and Carol Dixon. Loving wife of the late Harold “Reb” McNinch; cherished mother of Stephen (Judy) and Dan (Donna) McNinch; caring grandmother of Kyle (Jenna), Jessica (Nick Fracassa),...

Jul 25, 2023

Grace (Lawler Hirzke) McEachin of Deckerville died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Phil, surrounded by her children. She was born on a hot summer day, August 28, 1931, to Mike and Eleene (Johnson) Lawler in Palms, Michigan. She grew up on a farm and knew what hard work was. Being...

Jul 24, 2023

Carol Lynn Gillis, 74, of Richmond, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Troy Beaumont hospital. Carol was born October 2, 1948 to the late Wayne and Leila Hord. Beloved wife of James Gillis; caring mother of James (Amy) Gillis and Cathlene (Eric) Sanders; cherished grandmother of Wyatt Sanders. Carol is also survived by her sisters, Betty (Jim) Logsdon...

Jul 17, 2023

William Willson Weeks, (90), of Delray Beach, FL, passed peacefully of natural causes to the Lord on 7-17-23 with his children by his side. Bill was born on 7-28-32 in St Clair MI to R. Stuart Weeks and Dorthy Kerry Simmons. He had a brother David. Bill grew up in Marysville MI and attended Delray Bch High School from...

Jul 16, 2023

James Walter Cross, 84, of Memphis, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at McLaren Port Huron hospital. James and his late wife Judith (Jim and Judy) spent over forty years in their adopted hometown. He was born in Roseville, MI on September 8, 1938 to the late Julius and Doris Cross. Jim and Judy fell in love while still...

Jul 15, 2023

Donald James Long, age 37 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Deckerville, passed away on July 14, 2023, in his home. He was born on May 2,1986, the beloved son of the late Dr. James Long and Janet (Fischmeister) Long and younger brother to Katie, Betsy, and Laura. Donald grew up in Deckerville and graduated from Deckerville High School in 2004....

Jul 13, 2023

No Service is scheduled at this time

Jul 6, 2023

Paula Therese VanSullen, 72, of Richmond, passed away very unexpectedly Thursday, July 6, 2023. Paula was born May 6, 1951 to the late Paul and Evelyn Miller. Beloved wife of the late Raymond VanSullen Jr. and cherished mother of Aaron VanSullen. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Miller and nephew, Cameron Newman. Paula enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting,...

Jun 30, 2023

Heaven has gained another angel….

Paulette Helen Trombley, 80, of Richmond Twp., passed away peacefully Friday, June 30, 2023 at Parkdale Senior Living with her husband and daughter by her side. Paulette was born May 23, 1943 to the late Peter and Helen Grzadzinski. Beloved wife of Raymond (“Ray”) Trombley Jr., cherished mother of Dawn (Lewis) Richards...

Jun 28, 2023

Nina E. Pitcher, age 86, of Wheatland Township, died Wednesday June 28, 2023, in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born August 28, 1936, in Sandusky the daughter of the late Everett and Dorothy (Smith) McFarlane. She married Frank C. Pitcher on September 4, 1954, in McGregor. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1996....

Jun 25, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Jun 21, 2023

Carol Ann Ridley, age 59, of Deckerville, died Wednesday June 21, 2023, in Medilodge of Cass City. She was born on November 12, 1963, the youngest daughter of the late William and Helen (Willis) Ridley. Carol Ann grew up on the family farm west of Deckerville, where she learned to love horses. She graduated from Deckerville Community Scholl and was...

Jun 20, 2023

Daniel L. Lago, age 73, of Carsonville, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in Orlando, Florida after a long battle with dementia. He was born February 3, 1950, in Fremont, MI the son of the late Louis and Ora (Dawson) Lago. He married Ms. Charlene Warren on June 3, 1982, in Orlando, FL. He graduated from Deckerville Community School...

Jun 10, 2023

Alfred Joseph Potrykus, 63, of Richmond Twp., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Alfred was born January 13, 1960 to James and Louise Potrykus. Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Potrykus, son, Joseph (Lauren) Potrykus, grandchildren, Lyla Potrykus, Harley Sawyer, Landen Potrykus and Joseph Potrykus Jr.. Alfred loved spending...

Jun 9, 2023

Beatrice Cecelia Burden, 98, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2023. Beatrice was born September 4, 1924 to the late Walter and Celia Trombly. Beloved wife of the late John Frederick Burden; caring mother of Rhonda (James) Chamberlain, Cynthia (Chris) White, John (Susan) Burden and James (Darlene) Burden; cherished grandmother of Aaron (Lora) and Ann Chamberlain,...

Jun 7, 2023

Peggy Marie Wagner, 73, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Peggy was born March 20, 1950 to the late John and Bertha Dotson. Peggy is survived by her siblings, Gregory (Linda) Dotson, Richard (Fiona) Dotson, John (Linda) Dotson, Ruth (Robert) Lamon and Della Dotson, step daughter, Kate (Jeremy) Horning, and sister-in-law,...

Jun 5, 2023

Richard McEachin passed away June 5, 2023, at home surrounded by family after a long and wonderful life and a short battle with cancer. "Dick" McEachin to most friends and community and business associates, but always "Richard" to his family, was born September 6, 1935, in Pontiac, MI to Elizabeth and Joseph McEachin. He was preceded in death by his...

May 21, 2023

Harold J. Hallock, age 66 of Palms, left us on Sunday, May 21, 2023 to be with his family that have passed on, after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Our hearts are broken, and we will miss him. He was born August 10, 1956, in Alpena to the late Howard and Wava Hallock. He married Susan Peck in...