The News-Herald

Jill Elizabeth Ritter of Lake City passed away Wed., Jan. 18, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. She was 60. Jill was born Aug. 17, 1962 in Dearborn to Kenneth B. and Roberta Ann (Goolsby) Porter. She attended Bill Hixon's School of Floral Design in Ohio and had a passion for flowers and gardening. Jill worked at Patterson's Flowers for several years. Jill loved to spend time on the water, at the beach and traveling. She loved animals, especially her dogs, Sparky and Sassy. Jill loved her family; her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. On June 11, 1983 she married Ward W. Ritter and he survives her along with their sons, Ward (Rachel) Ritter, Dylan (Steffeny)...

HASTINGS MI-Marian Clarice Jacobs, age 89, daughter of Marion "Sam" and Gertrude (Miller) Becker, wife of the late Bill Jacobs, former secretary at both the Plymouth-Canton and Taylor Public Schools, passed away on September 7, 2022. Visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net for details.

Allen J. Podgorski of Winter Haven, Fl, formerly of Wyandotte, Mi passed away September 6, 2022 at his residence, with his wife of 40 years, Beverly, and dog Zorro by his side. Allen retired as a Captain with the Wyandotte Fire Department after 29 years of service. No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.jngfuneralhome.com.

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we are mourning the death of our beloved mother, Sharone Hope Williamson. Sharone was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on December 14, 1939. She was one of six children born to William and Gladys Baxter. She grew up in Cedartown and married Jack Donald Williamson, also from Cedartown, when she was 16 years old. "Don" found work at the General Motors Fleetwood plant and they moved to Detroit Michigan shortly thereafter. She worked at Michigan Bell Telephone as an operator until she decided to leave the workforce to be a fulltime Mom. A few years later they moved to Taylor and then finally to Riverview Michigan, where Don and Sharone spent the...

Carolyn LeDuc was born on September 9, 1936, in the downriver section of Detroit, Michigan, to parents George E. LeDuc and Helen Sobay LeDuc. Carolyn attended grade school and high school in Lincoln Park, Michigan where she was a straight A student. The family moved to Norfolk, Virginia in the summer of 1953. Carolyn went on to attend Old Dominion University and graduated with a masters degree in physics and mathematics. Her first job out of college was working for NASA, where she remained until her retirement. A participating member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hampton, VA, she volunteered on multiple committees for years, including after her retirement. She enjoyed...

Jack Donald Williamson, 86, of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Riverview, Michigan, passed away peacefully from heart failure at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 6, 2021. Don was born June 9, 1935 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was Vice President of his senior class, was on the National Honor Society and received a scholarship to Clemson University to play football and study electrical engineering. Don married his high school sweetheart, Sharone Baxter, in 1955 and moved to Detroit, Michigan to work and start a family. Don began working as an apprentice toolmaker at the Fisher Body Fleetwood Cadillac Plant in Southwest Detroit. Don rose through the ranks becoming the toolroom...

Rupert Miller, 74, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1947 in Wabash, Indiana to Rupert J. Miller and Jacqueline Manning Miller. In 1967, he married Sharon Isaacs in Connersville. Together they raised 2 children, Rupert Jr. and Rachelle. Rupert worked for the U.S. Government within the Department of Defense in labor relations. Upon leaving the Department of Defense, he was employed by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan, for 21 years in corporate design. He was known at Ford for being the best dressed man in the company. Rupert was a member of the Milton Masonic Lodge F&AM #108. You could often find Rupert enjoying the great...

Deanna Rose (Goff) Bible, age 61, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was an executive travel agent for American Express. Deanna was a loving wife of thirty-four years and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Bible; parents, John and Mary Goff of South Gate, Michigan; sisters, Denise Goff-Day of Fairport, New York and Rhonda Hall of Westland, Michigan; brother, Ronald Goff of South Gate, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Alice Jean Marchel, 84, of Stevensville passed away peacefully at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Our Lady of the Scapular Church. Burial at Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Flat Rock, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be given to the Marie Yeager Cancer Center, 3900 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com. Alice was born September 13, 1936 in Taylor, Michigan, the daughter of the late Stephen and Geraldine (Baron) Wright. On May 7, 1960 she married Vincent Marchel and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2020. Alice was a life long member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. She enjoyed going to garage sales,...

Matthew Corey Runyon, 30, of Given passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. Matt was born December 27, 1990 in Detroit, Michigan a son of Melisa Runyon. He was a hard worker who enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers. He was also an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Matt is survived by his wife Stephanie Neiswenter; children Blake Runyon and Jackie Cedar; mother Melisa Runyon; brothers Jonathan Runyon and Louis Weiss; sisters Helen and Nicole Weiss; stepson Dillon Andersons and stepdaughter Allisyn Fields. Matt was preceded in death by a stepson, Justin Anderson. In honoring Matt's wishes he will be cremated with no further services at this time. Online memories and...

Larry, age 76, passed away 1/29/2021. For a full obituary, please visit horancares.com.

Frank Switalski, 94, of Gaylord and Taylor Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1926, to Frank and Sabina (Jaruzel) Switalski and raised on the family farm in Gaylord until moving downstate where he found work as a talented plasterer. Despite relocating to Taylor, Frank and his family continued to spend a great portion of their lives 'Up North' at the family cottage on Manuka Lake. He and his wife Rose built a beautiful life together that was centered around their family and their faith, within both the Gaylord Catholic Community and Our Lady of the Angels Community in Taylor. Frank, who was also known as "Hoover" to friends and family, enjoyed...

Cynthia McCann Anderson, age 76, passed away suddenly in her home in The Villages, Florida on October 15, 2020. Cindy was the daughter of the late John Michael and Loriene (Homeister) McCann of Southgate Michigan. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Anderson, her brother Charles E. McCann of DeWitt Michigan and sister Elaine McCann of Southgate MI. Cindy was the loving sister of John C. (Tasy) McCann and Marianne Graham. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cindy enjoyed life in the The Villages, golfing and playing bridge with her neighbors and friends. She and her husband Larry were also active in the Fairways Christian Church in the Villages. Cindy...

Vincent Marchel, 87 of Stevensville, previously of Riverview, Michigan, passed away on April 27, 2020 at home in the care of his family. A private service will be held May 1, 2020 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel of Bridgman, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. A graveside service will take place on May 2, 2020, at Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Flat Rock, Michigan. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be given to the Marie Yeager Cancer Center, 3900 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com. Vincent was born January 22, 1933 in Wyandotte, MI, the son of the late Victor and Stella Marchel. He is survived by his wife of 60...

Dolores Irene Martina (91) died on 18 March 2020 at the home of her daughter in Indianapolis, Indiana, six months after a diagnosis of terminal esophageal cancer. Dolores was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on 18 January 1929 to Polish immigrant parents Marion (Mike) and Alice (nee Alexandra Rosienski) Lipinski. The only daughter amid four brothers, she attended St Stanislaus Kostka grade school, where her Polish language skills were nurtured and lifelong friendships with Stephanie Stoneburner and Virginia Burnas were begun. Growing up during the Great Depression gave her an enduring appreciation for the Yankee virtues-"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"-and she embraced them...