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Jean Rickel Obituary
Chesterfield
Jean Frances Rickel, age 77 of Chesterfield passed away April 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer in her home in the presence of her loved ones. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Robert Joseph Rickel.
She leaves a trail of many compassionate, loving, caring, giving, selfless, genuine acts of kindness.
She leaves loving memories to be cherished by her devoted children: Diane (Alan) Lees, Jim (Marilyn) Rickel and Janet (Patrick) Parslow. "Team Meme" grandsons: Brendon Kay, Ryan Parslow, Tyler Rickel, Cameron Parslow and Ross Rickel, siblings: JoAnn Trubiano, Kathleen (the late Blaine) Winther, Shirley Burgess and the late Kenneth (Pat) Burgess, in-laws: the late Mary Eileen (the late Ed) Kaminski, Nancy (Whitey) Hageman, the late Thomas (the late Fran) Rickel and Suzanne (the late Jack) Avers.
Visitation 2:30pm-8pm, Sunday, April 10, 2016 (Rosary at 7pm) at Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, MI 48047 (586) 725-0177
Instate 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass, Monday, April 11, 2016 at St. Mary's Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria St, New Baltimore, MI 48047
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Queen of Creation Pantry or St. Vincent DePaul.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Frieda Nellis
April 11, 2016
A caring loving lady.
April 11, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We pray wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time.
Love, The Mead Family
Brian Olson
April 10, 2016
We are very fortunate to have had Aunt Jean as part of our lives. A class act with a huge, kind heart who always treated us well. Warm thoughts for all of her family. She was so proud of you all. God bless each of you. Gina and Brian Olson
Dan & Nancy Moore
April 7, 2016
Our family is blessed - we got to know and love Jean, Meme-during the years cheering on our Bearcats. God Bless.
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