Obituaries
Dennis James Stephenson
Jul 5, 2020
Dennis James Stephenson, 67, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Butterworth Hospital in Big Rapids. Dennis was born in St. Clair to Harriet (Moody) and Edward Stephenson. Beloved husband of Sharon (Clary) Stephenson; caring father of Dennis (Carrie) Stephenson Jr.; special grandfather of Carson. Also, survived by his siblings Cathy Mugridge, Sharon Reuba and Phil Stephenson. Preceded in death...
Marsha M. Bezemek
Jul 3, 2020
Marsha M. Bezemek, age 69, of Palms, passed away Friday July 3, 2020 in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. She was born January 4, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Listerman) Martin. On July 20, 1968 she married David Bezemek in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Detroit. Marsha worked at Yale Rubber as a press operator for...
Lois P. Nichol
Jun 28, 2020
Lois P. Nichol, age 74, of Carsonville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 28, 2020, in McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. She was born April 20, 1946 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Dawson) Lake. She married Duane E. Nichol on June 20, 1964 in Deckerville. Lois was a former employee of Deckerville Die-Form, who enjoyed her family,...
Melissa Elsie Dempsey
Jun 9, 2020
Melissa Elsie Dempsey (nee) Ladd, 87, of Lenox Twp., passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Melissa was born May 13, 1933 to the late Lowell and Leona Ladd. Loving wife of Thomas Dempsey; cherished mother of Thomas (Debra) Dempsey, Donna Jones, Valerie Dempsey and Linda (William) Pistorio; caring grandmother of Shane, Justin, Melissa Grace, Heather (Mark),...
Donna Marie Jesse
Jun 7, 2020
Donna Marie Jesse, 86, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at Leisure Manor Sunday, June 7, 2020. Donna was born March 21, 1934 to the late Charles and Leona Suess. Beloved wife of the late Donald Jesse. Donna is survived by her children, Marie (Tom) Baker, Debbie (Marty) Stoecklin, Don (Cathy) Jesse, Shirley (Dwayne) Sopha and Scott (Katie) Jesse, 11 grandchildren,...
Michael Patrick Gainor
Jun 6, 2020
Michael Patrick Gainor, 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away at Spectrum Hospital Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mike was born October 17, 1954 to the late Robert and Janet Gainor. Beloved husband of Rita Gainor; cherished father of David (Dawn) Gainor, Carey (Jesse) Riemersma and Mark (Lindsay) Gainor; special grandfather of Shayla, Mason, Charlotte, Kelsey, Victoria and Charles. Also, survived by...
Jeffrey George Novak
May 24, 2020
Jeffrey Novak, 61, of Richmond, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 24, 2020 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer just two weeks prior to his passing. Jeff was born January 22, 1959 to the late John and Nancy Novak. Jeff is survived by his children, Jillian (Anthony) Harmer and Jeffrey (Alyssa Varcally) Novak Jr., and brothers,...
Ray W. Kamen
May 24, 2020
Ray Kamen, age 78, of Deckerville passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 24, 2020 in his home. He was born March 12, 1942 in Comins, MI, to the late Raymond Kamen and Frances (Kamen) Walk. On October 1, 1966 he married Miss Linda Howard of Deckerville. Ray was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam era. He worked...
Mark S. Spencer
May 18, 2020
Mark S. Spencer, age 70, of Deckerville, passed away Monday May 18, 2020 in his home with his family by his side. He was born November 5, 1949 in Sandusky, the son of the late Lloyd and Clara (Smith) Spencer. Mark grew up in the Deckerville area and graduated from Deckerville Community School in 1967. He earned a bachelor's degree...
John Roger Mcvannel
May 15, 2020
John McVannel Jr. age 58 passed away May 15, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital. John was born in Ishpeming, MI on July 17 1961 to the late Darlene McVannel (Grondin) and John McVannel. After graduating from Westwood HS in 1979 John then joined the US Air Force and served until 1984. He continued his service as a Fire Chief and...
Randy Joseph Nichter
May 11, 2020
Randy Joseph Nichter, 57, of Richmond, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, May 11th, 2020. Randy was born to Thomas and Betty Nichter March 18, 1963. Loving husband of Lisa Nichter; Beloved father of Katherine (Jacob) Kramer, Hannah Nichter, Emily Nichter, and Zachary Nichter; Cherished grandpa of Blake Kramer. Randy was the type of person who could...
Elaine Adair Shepherd
May 7, 2020
Elaine Adair Shepherd, 89, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Elaine was born January 1, 1931 to the late William and Lillian Cone. Elaine is survived by her children, James (Pam), Jerry (Janet) and Jack (Jody) Smith, step son, Samuel (Joyce) Shepherd, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and her sisters, Alice LaFore and Connie...
Maurice Allen Hanchin
May 6, 2020
After the army he was studying to become a mortician. Only after a short time he changed gears and decided to do Automotive Body Repair for Elder Ford. He worked for Elder Ford for 18 years. Reese was one of those people whom no matter the darkest of times could always find light within that darkness. He was a special...
Harleigh T. Pattullo
Apr 26, 2020
Harleigh T. Pattullo, age 84, of Deckerville, passed away Sunday April 26, 2020, in Autumnwod of Deckerville. He was born December 9, 1935 in Deckerville, the son of the late Harold and Mable (Decker) Pattullo. He married Janet Saunders on February 2, 1957 in Mayville. Harleigh sold his Deckerville farm in the early 1970's and moved to Northern Michigan. He...
Robert W. Deehan
Apr 20, 2020
Robert Wayne Deehan, age 86, of Sanilac County Michigan passed away Monday April 20, 2020 at Autumnwood of Deckerville and the staff provided exceptional care. He was born September 29th, 1933 in Windsor, Ontario the son of Walter and Myrtle (Campbell) Deehan. Bob completed refrigeration school in the early 1970's and worked for many years until retirement at Ford Tractor...
David K. Persinger
Apr 19, 2020
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Richard Jeffrey Platz
Apr 18, 2020
Richard Jeffrey Platz, 73, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. Richard was born October 25, 1946 to the late Rudolph and Evelyn Platz. Loving husband of Barbara (Vargo) Platz; caring father of Jeffrey (Donna) Platz, Christopher Platz, Paulette (Rickey) Watson and Jonathan (Amy) Platz; special grandfather of Logan, Daiton, Ivey, Allisa, Allison, Mason, Austin and Evan; great grandfather...
Carol Ann Smith
Apr 17, 2020
Carol Ann Smith, 77, of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Friday, April 17, 2020. Carol was born April 9, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Mae Ottenbacher. Beloved wife of James Smith, he lost his sweetheart; cherished mother of Michael (Heather) and Jeffrey (Stephanie) Smith; caring grandmother of Kyle (Chrissy), Ashley (Richard), Cody (EJ),...

