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2012
Traci Kress Obituary
Traci D. Perry Richards Kress, 49, of Alma, passed away March 15, 2012, at Hiland Cottage-Hospice of Little Traverse Bay in Petoskey.
Traci was born in Alma on Janurary 3, 1963. She grew up in Alma where she attended school and graduated from Alma High School. She was currently working as manager of the Next Door Food Store in Mt. Pleasant. Her greatest joy in life was being with her children and grandchildren.
Traci is survived by her parents Ronald and Judy (Reed) Perry of Elwell; her children Jennifer Richards, Jeremy (Megan) Richards and Janna Richards; her grandchildren Skye, Gavin and KayLee. Also surviving are her siblings, Teri (Gary) Morse of Harbor Springs, Trudi (Royce) Clark of Alma, Tony Perry of Ypsilanti, and Telly (Laurie) Perry of Crestview, Fla. She also leaves her dog Ski.
She was preceeded in death by her son Justin.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday March 21st at noon at Stutsmanville Chapel in Harbor Springs. Pastor Edward Warner will officiate. Friends may call at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church.
A second memorial service will be held on Thursday March 22nd at noon at the Trinity Church on Lincoln Rd. in Alma. A time of fellowship and light dessert will follow.
The family wishes donations to help defray expenses be made to Teri Morse P.O. Box 306 Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Schiller Funeral Home of Harbor Springs assisted the family. Online condolences may be made at www.stonefu neralhomeinc.com.
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cristy hart
March 22, 2012
family or traci. you are all im my prayers an thoughts in this difficult time. traci was a wonderfull lady. i remember the long talks we used to have when ever i came into the store. she will be missed severley.. miss you always traci..
Roxie (Kaufman) Hill
March 20, 2012
I will always remember Traci with a smile on her face. She grew up in a family that was filled to the brim with love!! I am so very sad to hear of her passing. May God give her family the strength to get through the days ahead.
March 20, 2012
So sorry about the loss of your mom Jeremy.May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely Jim and Cathy Feighner
sharon campeau
March 20, 2012
Ron, Judy and family, i just heard of Tracy's passing such sorrow to hear of this, Tracy was a wonderful person and it is sad that she has left us. my prayers go out to the whole family and her children.
sincerely
Sharon Campeau
Carole (Moore) Demmerle
March 20, 2012
The girls and I are so very sad about the loss of Traci. We have so many fond memories of our families "growing" up together in Alma! Our love and prayers are extended to the entire family. Have and will love the Perry Family forever!!
Esther Anderson
March 20, 2012
Ron and Judy:
Thinking of you at this time.
March 20, 2012
We will miss you....We are sure when Jeremy and Megan's baby arrives you will be with them in sperit..... A very sad time for all but with God's grace and mercy he is giving a child to your Son and wife.... the excitment and Love is what will help them through the greif...another proof that God's love is eternal....Rest In Peace Dear Tracy....I know if you could come backto us it would only be to tell us of the beauty of heaven and for all to put Jesus in their hearts....Love In Christ, Megan's Grandpa and Grandma Catlin
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