Frances Lucy Orzel

Francis Lucy Orzel, 89, of Columbus Mi, has been reunited in heaven on April 9th with her son Jimmy who preceeded her in death. She is survived by her husband Fred of 65 years, who has been dedicated to giving her "nothing but the best" since they met in 1947. Married in 1950, Fred and Fran owned and operated Orzel Well Drilling together from 1965 until 1992. She enjoyed traveling the continental US in their RV each winter and summers at the cottage. Fran will be remembered by all who knew her as a force to be reckoned with, as matriarch of her family, as a champion of cards, as quick with one-liners and as the occasional brawl enthusiast and mostly her love for life. She is also survived by son Rick Orzel (Theresa), daughter Beth Thornton (Jim), grandchildren Michelle Thayer (Jim), Chrissy Rostine (John), Charlotte Orzel, Jimmy Orzel (Kristin), Kyle Thornton, Laura Thornton, Kayla Christy and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, at Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home, 68655 Stoecker Lane, Richmond 48062. Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 68035 Main St, Richmond, MI 48062. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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Visitation

APR 11. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home
68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI 48062

Rosary

APR 11. 7:00 PM (EDT)

Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home
68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI 48062

Visitation

APR 12. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)

St. Augustine Catholic Church
68035 Main Street
Richmond, MI

Mass

APR 12. 10:00 AM (EDT)

St. Augustine Catholic Church
68035 Main Street
Richmond, MI

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