Obituaries

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)...

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...

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,...

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...

Aug 12, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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)...

Aug 9, 2023

A memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Aug 5, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Bruce Watson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...

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...