All Obituaries

Arnold McVittie age 85, of Deckerville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born February 27, 1938 in Deckerville to the late Walter and Marion (DeLong) McVittie. He graduated from Deckerville High School and then attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music where he met Sally, his beloved wife of 64 years. Arnold and Sally were married on September 5, 1958 in Grand Rapids and lived out their married life in Deckerville. Arnold co-owned a...

Rodney Harold Stolicker, 61, of Palms passed away on Sunday October 29th, 2023. Rod was born July 19, 1962, in Deckerville to the late Nelson and Phyllis Stolicker. He married Jody Cass on February 15, 1989, in Las Vegas. Rod graduated with the Deckerville Class of 1980. Upon completion of high school, Rod joined the family farm. Rod could often be seen driving his gator around for crop checks drinking a diet Dr. Pepper, listening to swap shop. Even a family vacation could not deter him...

Breanna Gabriela Lundgren was born January 10, 2003 to her proud parents, Phil and Tina Lundgren and her two brothers Dillon and Dustin. Anyone who knew Breanna knew she only cared about three things -her family (friends became family to Bre), her dog, Casper and having a good time. No matter where she was or what she was doing, she infected everyone with her kindness, compassion and selfless attitude. Breanna wore her heart on her sleeve and was willing to help in any way she...

Donna Jean Burch, age 95, of Marysville, died Monday August 21, 2023, in Medilodge of Port Huron. She was born February 14, 1928, in Deckerville, the daughter of Harmon and Bertha (Young) Lincoln. She attended Deckerville High School. She later was married to Donald K. Burch, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Burch was a librarian for 25 years at Memphis High School who also enjoyed Quilting. She is survived by two daughters, Christy *Ervin) Pung of Smith Creek and Jane Spooner of...

Joseph H. Van Dalen, age 89, of Palms, died August 18, 2023 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born August 6, 1934, in Palms, the son of the late August and Cecilla (Messing) Van Dalen. On May 25, 1963, in married Margaret Walters in Palms. Joe had worked since he was 12 years old, when, as the oldest of six children, his father passed away. He took various jobs on area farms while growing up and worked at a farm elevator in Palms when he turned 17. At 18, he took a real...

Gloria C. Martinez, age 69, of Harbor Beach, died Tuesday August 1, 2023, in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 21, 1953, in Crystal City, TX, the daughter of Francisco and Elisa (Olivase) Costillo. Gloria moved to Deckerville when she was 27 years old and was a former employee of Clements Manufacturing and TEV's bar. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. She is survived by seven children: Ramiro (Kelly) Martinez of Deckerville, Juan of...

Grace (Lawler Hirzke) McEachin of Deckerville died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Phil, surrounded by her children. She was born on a hot summer day, August 28, 1931, to Mike and Eleene (Johnson) Lawler in Palms, Michigan. She grew up on a farm and knew what hard work was. Being the eldest, she often was in charge of her younger siblings, which served her well later in life. She attended McManus Country School and graduated from...

Donald James Long, age 37 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Deckerville, passed away on July 14, 2023, in his home. He was born on May 2,1986, the beloved son of the late Dr. James Long and Janet (Fischmeister) Long and younger brother to Katie, Betsy, and Laura. Donald grew up in Deckerville and graduated from Deckerville High School in 2004. In 2011, he graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He received certifications in Project...

Nina E. Pitcher, age 86, of Wheatland Township, died Wednesday June 28, 2023, in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born August 28, 1936, in Sandusky the daughter of the late Everett and Dorothy (Smith) McFarlane. She married Frank C. Pitcher on September 4, 1954, in McGregor. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1996. Many students at Deckerville Community Schools will remember Nina as their bus driver over several years and as a linotype operator for Buhl Publishing. ...

Carol Ann Ridley, age 59, of Deckerville, died Wednesday June 21, 2023, in Medilodge of Cass City. She was born on November 12, 1963, the youngest daughter of the late William and Helen (Willis) Ridley. Carol Ann grew up on the family farm west of Deckerville, where she learned to love horses. She graduated from Deckerville Community Scholl and was a former employee at Yale Rubber. She is survived by four brothers, Frank (Connie) Ridley of Frazer, Ronald (Pat Stephen) Ridley of...