People Archives - The Michigan Conference

Nancy J. Bates

April 17, 1928-August 13, 2026 Nancy Jane (Black) Bates, age 98, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born… Continue Reading Nancy J. Bates

Ruth A. Richards

January 12, 1937 – September 12, 2026 Ruth A. Richards, surviving spouse of Rev. Charles W. Richards (Retired Elder), of Bronson, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Parkview Regional… Continue Reading Ruth A. Richards

Sue Ellen Ward

October 13, 1942-September 5, 2026 Epictetus: “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”, is how Sue lived her life. Sue Ellen Drinkhouse Ward,… Continue Reading Sue Ellen Ward

Sandra E. Franke Strall

July 6, 1949 – August 21, 2026 Sandra Esther Franke Strall, spouse of Rev. Dana R. Strall (Retired Elder), age 77, of South Rockwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her… Continue Reading Sandra E. Franke Strall

Cynthia E. Jackson

July 6, 1948 – August 18, 2026 Cynthia E. Jackson, former Detroit West District Administrative Assistant to the Detroit Conference, died on August 18, 2026 at age 78. Cynthia served… Continue Reading Cynthia E. Jackson

Eileen J. Torrey

December 15, 1940-August 9, 2026 Eileen Johanna Torrey, surviving spouse of the late Rev. William J. Torrey (Retired Elder), died peacefully in her home on August 9, 2026 at the… Continue Reading Eileen J. Torrey

Charlotte Simmons

November 2, 1927-August 8, 2026 Charlotte Graves Simmons, surviving spouse of Rev. James G. Simmons (Retired Elder), of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, Adrian, Clinton, Ferndale, Milford, Carleton, Linden,… Continue Reading Charlotte Simmons