Alice Lillian Hess

leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories.

Alice was born on March 3, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to parents John and Lucille Chalton.

Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared many wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Richard Hess, whom she married on June 15, 1960.

Throughout her life, Alice worked in retail, where she dedicated herself to her work and the people she encountered along the way. In her spare time she enjoyed dancing, playing cards and entertaining her family and friends. She was also a member of St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, where her faith and community were an important part of her life.

Alice will be remembered for her love of family, her dedication to those closest to her, and the many special memories she created throughout her life.

She leaves behind her beloved children, Dennis Smith, Martin Smith, Randy Hess, Robert Hess, and Kathy Freer; and brother Joseph Eberle and many extended family, and dear friends, who will forever treasure her memory.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Hess, son Woodie Smith, Richard Hess John Hess, siblings Charlotte DeWitt, Edward Chaltron and Andrew Lemanski.

Though she will be deeply missed, the love she shared and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

May she rest in eternal peace.

A viewing will be held at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038, on November 8, 2026 from 3 pm to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Parish, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038, on November 9, 2026 at 10 am.