Alice Joyce Ritchie, age 90, of Adrian, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born February 13, 1935, in Beaugrand Township, Michigan to Francis Nelson and Celina Catherine (Leask) Carpentier. She married on February 25, 1953 in Angola, Indiana to Clair Ritchie. They lived in Owosso, Michigan for many years, before moving to LaPorte, Indiana in the summer of 1971. In the summer of 1973 they moved to Adrian, Michigan. They divorce in 1976. Alice retired from RTI International Research Institute based in North Carolina. Working for RTI, Alice was able travel all over the US, which she really enjoyed. While working for RTI, Alice was involved in various research studies for them. After retirement she spent many winters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Alice lost her mother at age 5 and spent a number of years living with different relatives, which was difficult, but allowed her to learn a lot about her family history. She could tell you many details about her family heritage, and prided herself on that knowledge. Alice was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She was very proud of her Indian heritage. Alice was also a long-time member of Civitan of Lenawee, having just reaching 50 years this last year. Alice is survived by four daughters, Michele Ritchie of Palmyra, Renee Ritchie-Gazarkiewicz of LaPorte, Indiana, Rhonda (Steven) Ross of Adrian, and Lisa (The Late Mark) Kuhn of Macomb, Michigan; a son, William (Amy) Ritchie of Clayton; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Theresa Florence Kraushaar, of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews. Beside her parents she is preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains will take place in the spring Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Cheboygan, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements with Purse Funeral Home. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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