Obituary of Richelle Marie Nichols

Richelle Marie Nichols was born in Monroe, Michigan on September 17, 1988.  She was the daughter of Timothy Allen Nichols and Frances Marie (Linville) Nichols.  She was educated in Petersburg, Michigan through the Holiness Christian School graduating in 2006.  She then continued her education to study Criminal Justice at Monroe County Community College.

Throughout her life, Richelle was known to be a caregiver.  She loved humans and animals just the same, even with her allergy to cats she rescued them too.  Although, for many years she wrestled with her own internal demons, Richelle was a survivor.  She personally fought a battle with addiction for more than a decade.  Even during this time, she was more concerned about the wellbeing of those around her more than her own.  In April of 2023, she was proud to have graduated from Team Recovery in Toledo after participating in a year-long program. 

Most recently she had been an in-home caregiver to her grandmother: Grace Linville and was a staple in the life of her nephew: Lincoln.  Whenever possible she enjoyed worshipping with her mom at West Toledo Cedar Creek Church and father at Whiteford Wesleyan Church.  Family was the most important thing to her from her daughters, to parents, grandmother, siblings, and niece and nephew.  She enjoyed playing games especially spades and watching movies.

Richelle Marie Nichols, age 35, of Dundee formerly of Toledo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday; March 3, 2024.  Her passing was preceded by her maternal grandfather: David Linville and an infant brother: Timothy David Nichols.

To cherish her memory she leaves her parents: Timothy "Tim" Allen Nichols of Petersburg and Frances "Fran" Marie Nichols of Toledo; two children: Madison Nichols of Temperance and Bailey Porkarski of Temperance; three sisters: Caylie Nichols of Dundee, Amanda Nichols of Toledo, and Samantha Nichols (Jared Smith) of Toledo; paternal grandparents: Rean Nichols and Joan Bucher; maternal grandmother: Grace Linville; a niece and nephew: Lincoln and Grace; and several aunts and uncles and cousins.

Friends may gather from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday; March 8, 2024, and from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday; March 9, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, Dundee; 297 Tecumseh Street, Dundee, Michigan 48131 (734) 529-3156.  A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Saturday also at Merkle’s with Pastor Rick Deisler of Whiteford Wesleyan Church and Pastor Ed Bellner of West Toledo Cedar Creek Church co-officiating.  Cremation will follow through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to any local humane society.  Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.