Obituaries

Kenneth  Ovilio Turchi

Kenneth Ovilio Turchi

Aug 27, 2016

Kenneth Ovilio Turchi, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Richmond, August 27, 2016. Married to Karen Turchi for 32 years. Loving father of Kristina and Kevin Turchi; Caring grandfather of Makayla Maxwell and Kenny Turchi. He was a hard working man, who owned his own business; Turchi Cut Stone. He had a love for collecting and working on...

Nancy  Jean Novak

Nancy Jean Novak

Aug 8, 2016

Nancy Jean Novak, 81, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2016. Nancy was born in St. Charles, Michigan on December 1, 1934 to George and Gladys (Walker) Thorsby. She married John Novak on April 24, 1954. Loving mother of John (Vicki) Novak of Circleville, Ohio; Jeff Novak of Richmond, Michigan; and Tom...

Arnold  W. Decker

Arnold W. Decker

Jul 20, 2016

Arnold W. Decker, age 98 of Deckerville, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday July 20, 2016 in Stonegate Village, Sandusky. He was born July 1, 1918 in Deckerville, the son of the late Alpheus and Grace (Fritch) Decker. He married Beryl Morris on February 15, 1941. She precede him in death on June 1, 1977. Arnold attended...

Earl  William Leroy

Earl William Leroy

Jul 19, 2016

Earl William LeRoy, 89, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Loving husband to the late Clara LeRoy. Caring father of Earl (Donna) LeRoy Jr., Sandra (Tom) Nelson and Cheryl Campbell. Grandfather of Earl, Jodi, Karm, Weston, Tim, Seth and Lindsey. Great grandfather of Harper, Lettie, Jemma and Ruby. Also, survived by his brother Harold "Jack" LeRoy...

Randa  S. (Hodges,)  Matyas

Randa S. (Hodges,) Matyas

Jul 18, 2016

Randa S. (Hodges) Matyas, 58, of Shelby Township, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Monday July 18, 2016 in the home of her sister after a long battle with cancer. She was born November 29, 1957 in Marlette the daughter of the late Henry and Geraldine (Ross) Hodges. Randa was a graduate of Deckerville Community School class of 1975. She received...

Leigh  B. Decker

Leigh B. Decker

Jul 16, 2016

Leigh Basil Decker, 97, of Deckerville, passed away on July 16, 2016. Burial took place Monday July 18, Pastor Debbie Brown officiated at a graveside service. A memorial service will be held sometime next summer. Leigh was born in Deckerville on May 15, 1919. He graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit and attended college for a time before he...

Suzanne  Marie Rich

Suzanne Marie Rich

Jul 15, 2016

Suzanne Marie Rich, 60, of Utica, passed away after a long battle with Lymphoma, Friday, July 15, 2016. Loving mother of Christopher (Devon) and Amanda Nobrega. Caring grandmother of Amber and Jai Jai. Also, survived by her brothers Bill (Holly) Rich, Roger (Leslie) Sheldon and David (Nancy) Brandow. Arrangements handled by the Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home. To leave condolences visit: Rewaltpeshekfuneralhome.com

Ray  Joseph Houston

Ray Joseph Houston

Jul 9, 2016

Ray Joseph Houston, 83, of Richmond; passed away at McLaren Port Huron Hospital Saturday, July 9, 2016. Loving husband of Marlene Houston. Caring father of Vern (Lynne), Randy (Peggy) and the late David (Terri) Houston all of Columbus, Mi. Special grandfather of Melanie (Jeremy) Jenkins, Jennifer (Brad) Davidson, Ray (Vikki) Houston, Sheri (Loren) Hickok, Ken (Amy) Houston, Joshua (Emily) Houston,...

Janet  Rae Collins

Janet Rae Collins

Jul 7, 2016

Janet Rae Collins, 79 of Richmond; passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon July 7, 2016 surrounded by her family and dear friends at Wadhams Valley Assisted Care facility. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Napoleon Ohio to Harold & Eva Fleagle. She graduated from Napoleon High School and received her nursing degree from Henry Ford Hospital in 1959. She...

Nelson Stolicker,  Jr.

Nelson Stolicker, Jr.

Jun 23, 2016

G. Nelson Stolicker Jr., age 77, of Deckerville, passed away Thursday June 23, 2016 in Port Huron McLaren Hospital. He was born December 11, 1938 in Deckerville, the son of G. Nelson Sr., and Mary (Dawson) Stolicker. On August 12, 1960 he married Miss. Phyllis A. Gough in Deckerville. She preceded in death February 8, 2012. Nelson was a graduate...

Carl  Michael Merecki

Carl Michael Merecki

Jun 22, 2016

Carl Michael Merecki, Sr. age 94 of North Street, formerly of Richmond, Michigan passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 22, 2016 with the love of his family. Mr. Merecki had one brother (Edmond) and two sisters (Lillian and Gertrude). He was born on April 30, 1922 in Detroit to the late Michael and Josephine (Matyanowski)....

Salvatore Fricano

Salvatore Fricano

Jun 7, 2016

Salvatore Fricano, 84, passed away peacefully at Rockwell Assisted Living in Fenton, Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Loving father of Dawn (Bob) Field, Tony (Elaine) and Joe (Carla) Fricano. Special grandfather of Chris (Shelby) Field, Brandie (Carl) Dubay and Stefanie (Greg Darrah) Fricano. Great grandfather of Brody Field and Parker Dubay. He is also survived by his siblings Tony Fricano and...

Bronwen  Kay Abel

Bronwen Kay Abel

Jun 5, 2016

Bronwen Kay Abel (Shue), 59, of Casco, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 5, 2016. Bronwen was born to Luella and the late Lawrence Shue, January 2, 1957. Loving mother of Jason (Beth) and Brad (Shelly) Brickel. Caring grandmother of Jack, Nicholas, Ryan, Sydney, James and Alaina. She is also survived by her brothers Larry and...

Marilyn  S. Bishop

Marilyn S. Bishop

Jun 4, 2016

Marilyn S. Bishop, age 82, of Deckerville, passed away Saturday June 4, 2016 in the home of her son in Detroit. She was born August 26, 1933 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Sibley) Holmwood. She grew up in Highland Park. Marilyn married Paul Bishop on January 3, 1998 in Palmer Woods. Mrs. Bishop was a...

Eugene  Franklin Fistler

Eugene Franklin Fistler

Jun 2, 2016

Eugene Franklin Fistler, 81, passed away suddenly at his home in Richmond. Loving husband of Marilyn Fistler. Caring father of Eugene (Cindy), Tina, Mark, Richard (Kathleen) and James (Laurie) Fistler. Special grandfather to Ron, Heather, Dawn, Jenny, Riley, Karsyn, Bradley, Donnie and Melanie. He is also survived by several great grandchildren. Eugene loved playing his guitar, country music, cars and...

Margaret  W. Evans

Margaret W. Evans

May 27, 2016

Margaret W. Evans, age 88, of Deckerville, passed away peacefully Friday May 27, 2016 in Port Huron McLaren Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born July 8, 1927 in Deckerville the daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie "May" (Ridley) Willis. She married Morris Evans December 29, 1973 in Deckerville. They had many happy years of retirement, traveling and...

Douglas  Edward Pentzien

Douglas Edward Pentzien

May 26, 2016

Douglas E. Pentzien, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26th. Doug was born in Mount Clemens to Marjorie and the late Charles Pentzien. Caring brother of Debbie (Pat) Cooper, Dennis (Jackie) and Don (Cheri) Pentzien. He is also survived by his numerous loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Doug was always civic minded, a member of the Richmond...

Anna Eickholdt

Anna Eickholdt

May 24, 2016

Anna Eickholdt, age 88, of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born July 26, 1927 in Bowling Green, OH, the daughter of Julius and Hedwig (Soltyszak) Figurski. On July 19, 1946 she married Wesley W. Eickholdt in Northville. He preceded her in death December 25, 2005. Anna grew up in Detroit and attended...

Eleanor  E. Boice

Eleanor E. Boice

May 14, 2016

Eleanor E. Boice, age 86, of Ft. Gratiot, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 in Blue Water Lodge, Ft. Gratiot. She was born February 18, 1930 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Merle M. and Florence W. (Wyllie) Forrester. Eleanor married her high school sweetheart Mack Boice on October 20, 1950 in Deckerville. He preceded her...

Rosemary (Rosie)  Bowerman

Rosemary (Rosie) Bowerman

May 10, 2016

Rosemary A. (Rosie) Bowerman, age 96, of Pt. Sanilac, formerly of Bridgehampton Township, passed away Tuesday May 10, 2016 in Stonegate Village Assisted Living facility, Sandusky. Rosie was born July 12, 1919 on the family farm in Palms, MI. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Beatrice I. (Heilig) Brady. She grew up in the Palms area....