Obituaries

Marion  Alice Watson

Marion Alice Watson

Sep 6, 2016

Marian Alice Watson, 97, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond, Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Loving wife of the late Stanley Watson Sr. Mother of Stanley (Karin), Tim (Nancy) and David Watson. Caring grandmother of Chene, Melissa, Monica and Brian. Great grandmother of Quinn, Adrian, Joseph, Katie, Eva and Zilah. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

William  R. (Bill)  Bittner

William R. (Bill) Bittner

Sep 5, 2016

William R. Bittner, age 76, of Sandusky, passed away Monday September 5, 2016 in Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw. He was born May 29, 1940 the son of the late William and Mable (Smith) Bittner. He grew up in the Detroit area, graduating from Lincoln High School, then moved to the Deckerville area with his parents. Bill's first job was at the...

Phyllis  June Reynolds

Phyllis June Reynolds

Sep 3, 2016

Phyllis June Reynolds, 94, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond, Saturday, September 3, 2016. Loving wife of the late Harold Burton Reynolds. Survived by her children Greg Reynolds and Jill Albin, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Phyllis was a golfer and an artist at heart. She loved to draw and water color was her passion. She served as a...

Stanley  S. Reese

Stanley S. Reese

Sep 2, 2016

Stanley S. Reese Sr., age 71, passed away Friday September 2, 2016 in his home in Sandusky. He was born March 6, 1945 in Winter Haven, FL, the son of the late Marvin and Rena (Shannon) Reese. Stanley is survived by his wife of 36 years Beverly A. Reese, one son Stanley Reese Jr., of Alpena, a daughter Rena Jean...

Andrew  Thomas Vanhevel

Andrew Thomas Vanhevel

Aug 31, 2016

Andrew Thomas VanHevel, 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior, August 31, 2016. Loving son of Anne and Jeff Bond; Remembered by his siblings Christina (Brian) Szczesniak, Jeremy (Renee) and Kyle Bond; grandparents Tom (Mary) VanHevel, Penny Drake, Virgil (Joyce) Bond, nephew's Allan Szczesniak, Calvin Bond and Douglas Collins & family. Andrew was a big movie buff, loved...

Mayble  E. Cripps

Mayble E. Cripps

Aug 30, 2016

Mayble E. Cripps On Aug. 30, 2016, Mayble Elisabeth Cripps joined her beloved husband, Wallace, in heaven. Mayble was born on Jan. 5, 1919 in Detroit, MI, to Park F. Abbott and Marie Katherine Wertz Abbott. Mayble married Wallace T. Cripps in 1941. Mayble was employed at Brookside Elementary, Cranbrook Educational Community, Bloomfield Hills, MI. After retirement, they relocated to...

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...