Obituaries
Marlene Marie Houston
Dec 14, 2016
Marlene Marie Houston, 81, of Richmond; passed away at Lake Huron Medical Center Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Loving wife of the late Ray Houston. Caring mother of Vern (Lynne), Randy (Peggy) and the late David (Terri) Houston all of Columbus, Mi. Special grandmother of Melanie (Jeremy) Jenkins, Jennifer (Brad) Davidson, Ray (Vikki) Houston, Sheri (Loren) Hickok, Ken (Amy) Houston, Joshua...
Dolores Jane Spicer
Dec 12, 2016
Dolores Jane Spicer, 88, a lifelong resident of Richmond, passed away at McLaren Macomb Hospital Monday, December 12, 2016. She was the daughter of Milton Schultz and Luella Beier. Beloved wife of the late William E. Spicer; Caring mother of Suzanne Hoornstra, Robert E. (Laura) Spicer and Carrie Spicer; Grandmother of Tina Gross, Ben Hoornstra, Robert A. Spicer, Theresa (Darren)...
Katherine Elizabeth Fistler
Dec 10, 2016
Katherine Elizabeth Fistler, 95, passed away at Advantage Living Center on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Loving wife of the late Edward Fistler Sr.; Cherished mother of Sharon (Charles) Harmon, Diane (Thomas) McKiernan, Edward Fistler Jr., James Fistler and Robert Fistler. Grandmother of Jennifer Miller, Matthew Harmon, Karrie (Jason) Lietz, Kathryn (Chris) Haldeman, Kellie (Rob) Girvin, Pamela (Tim) Hansen, Mark (Heather)...
John L. Shanks
Dec 9, 2016
John L. Shanks, age 71, of Port Sanilac, died unexpectedly Friday December 9, 2016 as a result of a farming accident. He was born July 4, 1945 the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Washe) Shanks. John grew up in Forester Township and attended Deckerville Community Schools, graduating in 1963. He was a lifelong area farmer, and maintenance man...
Michelle Darlene Franco
Dec 5, 2016
Michelle Darlene English-Franco, 41, passed away at her home in Richmond, Monday, December 5, 2016. Beloved mother to Noah and Ethyn Franco of New Baltimore. She is survived by her mother Brenda Hargrove, Brothers Doug (Denise) Hargrove, and Mark Hargrove, Sister Danielle (Al) LaForte, God Parents Darlene and Darryl Busch, MANY nieces and nephews and extended family in Michigan and...
Mary Jane Vanhevel
Dec 4, 2016
Mary Jane VanHevel, 81, of Lenox, passed away at Henry Ford Hospital, Sunday, December 4, 2016. Beloved wife of Thomas L. VanHevel; Caring mother of Thomas (Sue) VanHevel, Michael (Norma) VanHevel, Anne (Jeff) Bond and Patricia VanHevel; Loving grandmother of Eric (Amy), Darren (Jodi), Brian (Crystalyn), Joseph and Jason VanHevel, Andrea (Jake) Thorne, Christina (Brian) Szczesniak, Jeremy (Renee) and Kyle...
Wilma Anna Hendy
Dec 3, 2016
Wilma Anna Hendy, 90, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Wilma is survived by loving daughters Patricia (James) Walsh and Pamela Samolej. Grandmother of Bill (Cheryl) Rahbine, Kevin Rahbine, Patrick (Julie) Rahbine, Scott (Kristyn Schaller) Samolej and Heather (Jake) Stewart. Great grandmother of Devon, Jenna, Victoria, Sydney and Raeann Rahbine. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews....
James Edward Heffron
Nov 27, 2016
James Edward Heffron, 77, passed away at Medilodge Port Huron, Sunday, November 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Janet Heffron; Caring father of David, Scott and James Heffron and Lisa (Scott) Vaden; Grandfather of Amanda, Tiffany and Courtney; Great grandfather of Joseph. Preceded in death by his granddaughter Samantha. James worked as a meat cutter at Farmer Jack for 24 years...
Joyce Marine Ruthenberg
Nov 23, 2016
Joyce Marine Ruthenberg, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Chesterfield, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Loving wife of the late Rudy Ruthenberg; Cherished mother of Jim (Dee) Ruthenberg, Bonnie (Denis) Austin and Dale Ruthenberg; Grandmother of 6; Great grandmother of 14; Great great grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her son Charles Ruthenberg and brothers Keith and George...
Brenda Sue Peinovich
Nov 20, 2016
Brenda Sue Peinovich, 68, of New Baltimore, passed away unexpectedly at St. John Hospital Sunday, November 20, 2016. Loving wife of Steven Peinovich; Caring mother of Lisa (Dave) Popour, Bethann Bennett and the late Alexander Peinovich. Grandmother of Ashley, Brittany, Sydney and Brooke. Brenda was a great great aunt and also survived by many nieces, nephews and her sister Clara...
Ronald Paul Govier
Nov 16, 2016
Ronald Paul Govier, 83, of Casco, passed away at McLaren Macomb Hospital Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Loving husband of the late Sharlene Nancy Govier; Caring father of Tim (Wendy) Simmons, Brian (Blanca Valancia) Govier, Mike (Diane) Govier and Diane (Salvi) Tadros; Grandfather to Ronnie (Melissa) Simmons, Darrell Simmons, Becca Simmons. Holly Govier, Gregg Govier, Mackenzie Govier, Amy Govier, Brian Jr....
Jerome Donald Novak
Nov 5, 2016
Jerome Donald Novak, age 77, of Shelby Twp. Died peacefully at Wellbridge of Romeo, Saturday, November 5, 2016. Jerry was born in 1939 to the late Frank and Bernice Novak. Beloved husband of Lois Novak; Caring father of Lori (James) Ruiz; Grandfather of Savannah Ruiz. Also, survived by his sister's Carol Stackpoole, Louise Stiner, Sharon (Rod) Lloyd and many nieces...
Marie H. Jones
Nov 1, 2016
Marie H. Jones, age 97, of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday November 1, 2016 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born October 3, 1919 in Minden City the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Warczinsky) Deike. Marie married Frederick Jones on October 7, 1927 in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1997. Marie was a member...
Margaret Collins Hebel
Oct 31, 2016
Margaret Collins Hebel, 93, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. Loving wife of the late Thomas Hebel; Caring mother of Thomas Hebel Jr. (life partner Mary), David Hebel, Donna (Phil) Tardiff, Brian Hebel and Albert (Brenda) Hebel. Grandmother of Bob, Mara, Desiree, Brad, Ben, Bo, Jaci, Alex, Eric, Ian, Jeff, Nick and Marie. Margaret also has many great...
Betty Jean Kenny
Oct 29, 2016
Betty J. Kenny, age 86, of Deckerville passed away Saturday October 29, 2016 in Port Huron McLaren Hospital. She was born March 3, 1930 in Sandusky the daughter of the late James T. and Grace I. (Gerstenberger) Bracken. She married the love of her life Donald E. Kenny on May 29, 1948 in Snover. He preceded her in death on...
Marvin K. Heilig
Oct 27, 2016
Marvin K. Heilig, age 57, of Charleston, passed away Thursday October 27, 2016 in McLaren Macomb Hospital. He was born October 4, 1959 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Schmidt) Heilig. Marvin worked at various farms throughout his life in the Charleston-Minden City area. He loved animals and doing puzzles. He is survived by two...
Diana K. Brown
Oct 26, 2016
Diana K. Brown, age 70, of Deckerville passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born March 6, 1946 in Sandusky, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Smith) Bokach. She married William E. Brown Jr., on September 10, 1966 in Sandusky. Diana grew up in Carsonville and attended Carsonville Community School graduating in 1965....
Ruth O. Tanton
Oct 24, 2016
Ruth Onilee Tanton of Deckerville passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home on October 24, 2016 at the age of 95. She was born at her parents' home on March 11, 1921, the third child of Roy and Alta Cleland. Growing up on a farm in Charleston, MI taught Ruth the values of family and hard work. On...

