Joanne "Jody" Rice Gerhart's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Joanne "Jody" Rice Gerhart

June 4, 1929 - July 28, 2026 (97 years old)

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Joanne "Jody" Rice Gerhart's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Joanne "Jody" Rice Gerhart

June 4, 1929 - July 28, 2026 (97 years old)

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Joanne Rice Gerhart Obituary

The passing of Joanne Rice Gerhart (Ann Arbor, Michigan) occurred on July 28, 2026. Joanne, born on June 4, 1929, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her former husband Thomas L. Rice, Jr.; her husband Roland T. Gerhart, Jr.; her parents, Earl Johnson and Edna Johnson; her son John Michael Rice; her sister Mary Ann Perry; and her brother-in-law Captain John M. Perry.

She is survived by: her friends, Milford, Osprey and Ontario; her children, Ann Borders (Steven) of Ann Arbor, Thomas Rice (Judith) of Brighton, Mary Rice of Ann Arbor, Martha Rumford (Thomas) of Ann Arbor and Judith Burns (Stephen) of Ann Arbor; and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Sowle (Zak), Mathew Borders, Joanna Bonjour (Andrew), Rachel Montgomery (Joseph), David Borders, Dom Thomas Aquinas Maria (Seth Borders), James Olinik (Kelly), Jenna Tabali (Keanu), Jason Olinik (Amanda), Thomas J. Rice (Kathryn), Lauren Rumford (Peter), Michael L. Rumford, Katherine Burns and Joseph T. Burns. She is also survived by her many, many relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blood Cancer United or a charity of your choice.

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Aug 02

Visitation

Nie Family Funeral Home, Liberty Road Chapel
3767 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Aug 02

Rosary

Nie Family Funeral Home, Liberty Road Chapel
3767 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Aug 03

Visitation

St. Mary's Catholic Church
1955 E Commerce St, Milford, MI 48381

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Aug 03

Memorial service

St. Mary's Catholic Church
1955 E Commerce St, Milford, MI 48381

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Aug 03

Burial

St. Mary's Cemetery

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