Obituaries

Christopher  E. Dutcher

Christopher E. Dutcher

Feb 23, 2016

Christopher E. Dutcher, age 41, of Wolverine, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016 in his parents' home. He was born January 1, 1975 in Deckerville. Chris enjoyed stringing beads, making colored pictures, and being with his niece and nephew. He is survived by his mother and step father Shirley (Michael) Malone of Wolverine, one brother Josh (Crystal)...

Tyler  Richard Cacavas

Tyler Richard Cacavas

Feb 14, 2016

TYLER RICHARD CACAVAS of Richmond, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 14, 2016 at 15 years of age. Loving son of Greg and Linda Cacavas. Caring brother of Emily Cacavas. Special Grandson of Edward (Lou) Harris, Dorothy Cacavas and the late Peter Cacavas. Tyler also leaves behind Aunts and uncles Karen (Robert) Boyd, Dimitri (Teresa) Cacavas, Terri...

Jean  H. Allin

Jean H. Allin

Feb 14, 2016

Jean H. Allin, age 77, of Deckerville, passed away Sunday February 14, 2016 in Dawn's Center for Senior Living. She was born September 4, 1938 in Escanaba the daughter of the late Sidney and Frances (Knight) Shank. Jean grew up in Minden City where her father was the local pharmacist. She attended and graduated from Harbor Beach High School. Afterward...

Nora  V. Seiler

Nora V. Seiler

Feb 12, 2016

Nora V. Seiler, age 100, of Deckerville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born July 16, 1915 in Marion Township, the daughter of the late William and Alberta (O'Brien) Van Sickle. She married Charles I. Seiler on September 10, 1938 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1989. Nora...

Mary  L. Thompson

Mary L. Thompson

Feb 12, 2016

Mary L. Thompson, age 79, of Deckerville, passed away Friday February 12, 2016 in her home. She was born July 5, 1936 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Russell and Eleanor (Roberts) Kindermann. Mary graduated from Handy high school. She received her Registered Nursing degree from Grand Rapids Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She later received a Master's...

Lois  E. Theobald

Lois E. Theobald

Feb 9, 2016

Lois E. Theobald, age 83, of Deckerville, passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2016 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born June 28, 1932 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Harold and Erma (Morris) Gough. Miss. Lois E. Gough married Richard Theobald on June 9, 1951 in the Deckerville United Methodist Church. She was a 1950 graduate of Deckerville...

Thelma  R. Smith

Thelma R. Smith

Feb 7, 2016

Thelma Rose (Lamont) Smith, age 98 of Deckerville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday February 7, 2016 with her family by her side at Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born July 22, 1917 on the family farm on Big Creek Rd., in Marion Township to the late William J. and Clarah B. (Burgett) Lamont. Thelma R....

Janet  Pearl Clark

Janet Pearl Clark

Feb 6, 2016

JANET PEARL CLARK of Columbus Twp., age 68, passed away at McLaren Macomb Hospital on February 6, 2016. Loving mother of the late Carl Clark. Caring sister to Erwin Oakley and Beverly Hasselbach. Janet is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her faithful companion Mimi, the black poodle. Preceded in death by her parents George and Marion Oakley, also...

Jose  D. Ledezma

Jose D. Ledezma

Jan 31, 2016

Jose de Jesus Ledezma, age 56, passed away on January 31, 2016 in Cedar Hill, Texas. He is survived by his Mother, Aurora Ledezma (Munoz), his sisters Lenore McAuley (Frank Newsome), Antonia Bourke, Maria (Felix) Segura, Juanita (John) Monturo, Irma (Rick) Newsome, and his brothers, Ramon (Penny), Jerry (Diane), Richard (Josie), Frank (Patricia), Robert, and David Ledezma. He is also...

Mary  Ann Dalrick

Mary Ann Dalrick

Jan 10, 2016

Mary Ann Dalrick, age 79, passed away on January 10, 2016. Beloved wife of Gerald Dalrick. Cherished mother to Debbie (Larry Bigham) Burgess, Bill (Kim), Mark and Scott Dalrick. Grandmother of Betsy, Jeff, Kristen, Jeremy, Jason, Steven, Keith, Sydney & Sadie. Great grandmother of Carson, Jeffrey, Dylan, Kaylee, Alexandria, Bradley, Corey, Chase, Kayden and Katlynn. Also survived by her sisters...

Norma Zembol

Norma Zembol

Jan 8, 2016

Norma Zembol, age 87, a lifelong resident of Richmond died peacefully Friday, January 8, 2016 in her home. Loving wife to the late Thaddeus Zembol. Caring mother to Richard (Mary) Zembol and Kenneth Zembol. Grandmother of Kevin (Jenny), Kyle, Christopher (Jessica), Patrick (Audrey) and Matthew Zembol and Mike Dudek. Great grandmother of Stella. Beloved sister to Robert (Dolores) and Roger...

Alexander Schumann

Alexander Schumann

Dec 31, 2015

Alexander Schumann, age 88, of McGregor, died Thursday December 31, 2015, in the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. He was born March 28, 1927 in Custer Township, the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Runk) Schuman. Alex was a veteran of the Korean War where he was combat wounded, serving in the US Army, then later in the US Air...

Laurie  Jo Abt

Laurie Jo Abt

Dec 24, 2015

Laurie Jo Abt, age 58, died on December 24, 2015 at her home in Richmond, Michigan. She battled two types of cancer for the last year. Laurie was born on September 30, 1957, in Des Monies, Iowa and was the daughter of Lawrence and Ann Angell of Iowa. Laurie thoroughly enjoyed her dog Miss Gray. She also had opening arms...

Lois  J. Keinath

Lois J. Keinath

Dec 18, 2015

Lois J. Keinath, age 87 of Deckerville, passed away Friday evening in McKenzie Memorial Hospital. She was born April 13, 1928 in Frakenmuth, the daughter of the late Leonhard and Julia (Seidel) Ortner. She married Arnold R. Keinath on May 20, 1948. They were life partners in marriage and on the family farm. Lois grew up in the Gera/Frankenmuth area....

Gerald  A. Pohl

Gerald A. Pohl

Dec 17, 2015

Gerald Pohl, age 96, of Palms, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, in Winter Haven, Florida, following a brief illness. He was born on October 31, 1919, in the farmhouse where he grew up, one of five children of the late Arthur and Elsie Pohl of Palms. Gerald married Elizabeth (Betty) Neukamm on June 14, 1947, in Detroit,...

Helen  Lucille Chartrand

Helen Lucille Chartrand

Dec 16, 2015

Helen Lucille Chartrand (nee Mecke), 89, went home to be with her savior on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Helen was born on June 21, 1926 to George and Lucille Mecke. She lived in Detroit until the age of seven when she moved to Richmond, Michigan. Helen was very involved with her community through school and it was there that she...

Martha  Marion Schweiger

Martha Marion Schweiger

Dec 9, 2015

Martha Marion Schweiger, 91, of Richmond, died peacefully December 9, 2015. Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband Lawrence Andrew Schweiger and her six siblings, Leslie Van Tiem, Marie Ringel, Vera DeSnyder, Roy Van Tiem, Clarence Van Tiem and Bernice Heath. Martha is survived by many nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews. She enjoyed baking,...

David  Aloise Vandamme

David Aloise Vandamme

Nov 30, 2015

DAVID ALOISE VANDAMME age 71 passed away at Villages Of East Harbor on November 30, 2015. Loving father of Julie (Robert) Timm, Victoria (Dennis) Bagwell and David (Teresa) VanDamme. Caring Grandfather of Joshua Glant, Cortney Baker, Callie Baker, Jordan Timm. Great grandfather to Hayden Glant. David was a long time farmer, carpenter and collector of many things. He enjoyed flea...

Alice  June Payne

Alice June Payne

Nov 20, 2015

Alice June Payne of Richmond; died November 20, 2015 at 91 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Robert David Payne. Caring mother of James Richard (Henrietta), Timothy Wayne (Barbara), Russell Joseph and Michael Francis (Susan) Payne. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Alice is preceded in death by her children Robert David Payne...

Barbara  A. Turbok

Barbara A. Turbok

Nov 17, 2015

Barbara Ann (Page) Turbok; passed away November 17, 2015. Born October 14, 1932, Barb was originally from Lansing and AuGres, MI. In 1957, Barb and her husband Jim, moved to Deckerville, MI. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Barb was active in the community, with Blood Bank, Hospital Auxiliary, leader & former superintendent of 4-H. She loved watching her...