Mary Simpson Kessel, 77, of Port Hope, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at her son's home in Mayville. She was born on Aug. 4, 1939, to the late George and Helen (Vantine) Riley in Davison, Michigan. Mary was united in marriage in 1959 to Chester Simpson. He preceded her in death in January of 1976. Mary and Walter Kessel were united in marriage on Sept. 10, 1983, in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2012. Mary enjoyed porch-sitting, watching the birds as well as watching football, baseball and the Game Show Network on television. She was a member of St John Lutheran Church of Port Hope and was a retired employee of RJ Manufacturing. Surviving Mary are her sons, Walter Simpson of Mayville and Gregory Simpson of Grand Rapids; daughter, Alice Ames of North Carolina; brother, Charles Riley of Columbiaville; sister, Helen Swart of Otisville; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017, at St John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, Rev. Dodge presiding. Visitation will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at the church. The family would like to thank United Hospice and Huron Memorial Infusion for their loving care of Mary over the years. Memorials may be given to United Hospice and St John Lutheran Church. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach.