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...
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,...
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...
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),...
Bernice Ann Shafer
Apr 14, 2020
Bernice Ann Shafer, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Bernice was born June 2, 1934 to the late Andrew and Mary Baszczuk. Loving wife of Miles Shafer; caring mother of Mary (John) Bowling, Miles E. Shafer, Nancy (Rick) Heinzmann, Sally (Robert) Galloway, Mark (Lori) Shafer, Julie (Aaron) Swartz and Michael (Jenifer) Shafer; cherished grandmother of Emily (Dennis), Allison, Andrew,...
David Andrew Edwards
Apr 14, 2020
David A. Edwards, born April 15, 1974, of Harrison Township, passed away unexpectedly, April 14, 2020, at his home. Son of James Edwards and the late Diane Edwards (Covert), step-mother Brenda Edwards. Survived by his brother Brian (Kelly) Edwards and their three children. Also survived by his girlfriend, Jackie S., and best friend Max M., many aunts, uncles and cousins....
Gary Robert Ritter
Apr 12, 2020
Gary Robert Ritter, 79, of Casco, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Sunday, April 12, 2020. Gary was born September 17, 1940 to the late Norman and Louise Ritter. Beloved husband of Dianne Ritter; cherished father of Gary Ritter Jr., Tammy Ritter-Pyles, Craig and Mike Ritter; special grandfather of Heather Otlowski, Brittany, Emma, Meghan, Brooke and Travis Ritter and Samantha...
David Robert Turgeon
Apr 8, 2020
A private Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be live streamed on David's obituary page at Rewaltpeshekfuneralhome.com ORDER OF SERVICE Invocation In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Remembrance of Baptism To those who are...
Allen David Thomas
Apr 8, 2020
Allen David Thomas, 87, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Allen was born September 24, 1932 to the late Henry and Genevieve Thomas. Loving husband of Helen Rosemary Thomas; caring father of Michael (Cynthia), David and Patrick (Colleen) Thomas; special grandfather of Christopher, Shannon (Tyler) LaFountain, Robert (Jenny), Jessica (Brad) Bertlan,...
Grace Marie Shore
Mar 21, 2020
Grace M. Shore, 71, of Macomb, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. Beloved mother of Kelley Lovati, Brian (Kristen) Black and Danielle (Kevin) Baxter. Proud grandmother of Joseph Lovati, Jr, Gianna Lovati, Christopher Black and Stephanie Black. Grace was known for her contributions to Macomb County, for mentoring and inspiring other leaders, her joy for life, and her perseverance through...
Clarence George Hebel
Mar 15, 2020
Clarence "Chick" George Hebel, 97, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Clarence was born December 28, 1922 to the late Herman and Amanda Hebel. Beloved husband of the late M. Kathleen Hebel; caring father of Lynette Rupersburg, Timothy (Tonya), Daniel (Sheri), John (Kimberly) and Scott Hebel; cherished grandfather of Cynthia and David(Devon) Rupersburg, Melora...