Suzanne Deloris Rees, 85 years old of Bad Axe, went home to the Lord on Tuesday May 9, 2023, under the care of hospice at the home of one of her children in Harrisville, Michigan.

Suzanne was born on July 16, 1937 in Ruth, Michigan and was raised by loving parents August and Caroline Gentner in Ruth, Michigan. Suzanne graduated from St. Peter and Paul Catholic School.

Suzanne worked for a time in young adulthood for Michigan Bell out of Port Huron. She later met and married Willard Rees from Harbor Beach, on October 5, 1957 in Ruth, Michigan.

Suzanne loved the Lord; she was a devoted loving wife, mother and friend. She approached life with caring, patience and love. She was an avid reader, excellent cook and enjoyed her beautiful flower gardens. She had a gift for making a house a beautiful welcoming home. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was a supporter of the St. Hubert's Parish food pantry.

She is survived by her eight children; Bruce (Denise) Rees, Imlay City, Karen (Gary) Volmering, Ruth, Robert Rees of Harbor Beach, Mark Rees of Harbor Beach, John (Susan) Rees, West Bloomfield Hills, Linda (Russell) Champagne of Harrisville, Matthew Rees, Bad Axe, Michael Rees, Bad Axe. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Willard; siblings Theodore "Teddy" Gentner, Agnes Kosal, Rita O'Mara, Wilfred Gentner, Joseph Gentner and Laverne Gentner.

A funeral service for Suzanne will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colfax Township.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 3:00-8:00 PM at MacAlpine Funeral Home, and also from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Tuesday.

Memorials may be offered to St. Hubert's Parish food pantry.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www. Macalpinefuneralhome.com