Obituaries

Lura V Bender

November 24th, 1937 to April 10th, 2025

Lura Victoria Bender, 87, of Kimball, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was born November 24, 1937 in Detroit to the late Charles and Lura Sansone. Lura married Richard Bender on November 3, 1953 in Detroit. Lura worked as a seamstress for… Read More

Major Richard A. "Dick" Haas, Ret. USAF

July 31st, 1946 to April 10th, 2025

Major Richard Alan “Dick” Haas, Ret. USAF, 78, of Port Huron, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born July 31, 1946 in Renovo, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Rose Haas. Richard met Mary through mutual friends and they were… Read More

Elsie M Van Camp

July 4th, 1940 to April 9th, 2025

Elsie M. Van Camp, 84, of Smiths Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born July 4, 1940 in Port Huron to the late Eldon B. and Marie K. Van Camp. Elsie was a graduate of Marysville High… Read More

James D "Jim" Young

September 13th, 1950 to April 8th, 2025

It is with very heavy hearts that the family of James Douglass “Jim” Young, 74, of Lexington, announce his passing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at MediLodge of Port Huron. Jim was born September 13, 1950 in St. Clair to the late Russell and… Read More

Raynette Hughes

September 30th, 1952 to April 7th, 2025

Raynette Hughes, 72, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born September 30, 1952 in Detroit to the late Raymond and Renolda Hughes and moved to Port Huron in 1981. Raynette enjoyed playing cards, drawing… Read More

Mark J Rucker

October 29th, 1958 to April 7th, 2025

Mark Joseph Rucker, 66 of Port Huron, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 after a short illness. He was born October 29, 1958 to the late Claude and Beaulah Rucker. Mark retired from Dana Corporation. He served in the U.S Army. Mark was… Read More

Cynthia G Anderson

May 7th, 1954 to February 15th, 2025

Sadly, on February 15, 2025, Cynthia Grace Anderson, 70, of Port Sanilac, Michigan, passed away after years of battling multiple sclerosis. Cindy was born on May 7, 1954 in Croswell to the late Beatrice Norman and Frederick Cummings. Cindy is… Read More

Mary J Sams

January 18th, 1930 to April 6th, 2025

Mary Jane Sams, 95, of Lexington, formerly of Port Huron, died Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was born January 18, 1930 in Meta, Missouri to the late George and Sadie Kalaf. She married Archie L. Sams on May 30, 1953. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Judith J Halamka

June 28th, 1937 to April 6th, 2025

Judith June Halamka, 87, of Port Huron Township, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Stonegate Health Campus in Lapeer. She was born on June 28, 1937 in Bowdle, South Dakota to the late Edwin “Levi” and Irene Amelia… Read More

June A Larned

November 8th, 1953 to April 1st, 2025

June Ann Larned, 71, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born November 8, 1953 in Port Huron to the late Henry and Gladys Rusch. She married Frank Milnes Larned on September 14, 1991 in Port Huron. June graduated from Port Huron… Read More

Myrna J Pelc

August 19th, 1941 to March 31st, 2025

Myrna Jean Pelc, 83, of Smith Creek, died Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born August 19, 1941 in St. Clair to the late Marvin and Muriel Dandron and married Ronald J. Pelc on March 4, 1966 in Ohio. Myrna was a selfless woman who spent her life… Read More

Nancy C Charles

August 21st, 1943 to March 30th, 2025

Nancy C. Charles, 81, of Port Huron, died Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born August 21, 1943 in Detroit to the late Arthur and Vera Young. She married Thomas A. Charles on August 20, 1970 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on February 6,… Read More

Jean E Wilson

December 5th, 1930 to March 30th, 2025

Jean Eileen Wilson, 94, of Port Huron, died Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born December 5, 1930 in Minden City to the late William and Irene Halifax. She married Erwin Wayne Wilson on October 1, 1949 in Minden City. Jean was a loving wife,… Read More

Edwin D Foster

January 29th, 1966 to March 28th, 2025

Edwin Donell Foster, 59, of Port Huron, died Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born January 29, 1966 in Mt. Clemens to Martha Foster and the late Derrick Lee. Edwin was employed at ALD Thermal before his retirement. He loved music and was a D.J.… Read More

Linda S Kociemba

December 31st, 1949 to March 28th, 2025

Linda Sue Kociemba, 75, of Fort Gratiot, passed peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born December 31, 1949 in Ferndale to the late Roy and Florence Gandee. She married William “Bill” Peirsel in October of 1967, and they built a… Read More

Michael J Dickinson

March 30th, 1952 to March 28th, 2025

Michael John Dickinson, 72, of Burtchville Township, died Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born March 30, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Harold and Rose Marie Dickinson. Mike graduated from Port Huron High School and was very proud to be a Big… Read More

Donald H Kleinstiver

April 10th, 1941 to March 27th, 2025

Donald Henry Kleinstiver, 83, of Clyde Township, died Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born April 10, 1941 in Port Huron to the late Benjamin and Donna Kleinstiver. He married Noreen L. Brown on February 7, 1970 in Port Huron First United… Read More

Sheila G Miller

February 21st, 1931 to March 26th, 2025

Sheila G. Miller, 94, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born February 21, 1931 in London, England to the late George and Gwendoline Vincent. She married Donald Miller on October 6, 1950 in Ferndale. He preceded her in death… Read More

Judith A Avers

August 14th, 1941 to March 26th, 2025

Judith Ann “Judy” Avers, 83, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born August 14, 1941 in Port Huron to the late George and Dorothy Langolf. Judy was a licensed practical nurse with Mercy Hospital for 35 years and retired… Read More

Gregory G Ingerson

February 16th, 1974 to March 25th, 2025

Gregory Gordon Ingerson, 51, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born February 16, 1974 in Port Huron. Greg was employed as a technician at Ingell Refrigeration Air Conditioning for many years and was a longtime member of Blue… Read More

Patricia M "Pat" Hearn

July 26th, 1941 to March 25th, 2025

Patricia M. “Pat” Hearn, 83, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born July 26, 1941 in Port Huron to the late George and Viola Goodman. She married James E. Hearn on August 12, 1961 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Gordon R MacDonald Sr.

December 28th, 1950 to March 24th, 2025

Gordon Roderick MacDonald Sr., 74, of Port Huron, died Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born December 28, 1950 in Port Huron to the late Alton and Betty MacDonald. He married Ruby, a longtime friend and they were married for five years before her… Read More

Neil J Hamann

August 6th, 1943 to March 22nd, 2025

Neil Jay Hamann, 81, of Kimball Township, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, entered the Communion of Saints and met his Saviour, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born August 6, 1943 in Highland Park to the late Melvin and… Read More

Shirley A Crawford

September 29th, 1935 to February 9th, 2025

Shirley Ann Crawford, 89, of Port Huron, died Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born September 29, 1935 in Port Huron to the late John and Ada Dell, the youngest of 11 children. Shirley was very proud to receive the DAR “Good Citizen” award… Read More

Shirley A Barr

July 22nd, 1934 to March 21st, 2025

Shirley Ann Barr, 90, of Fort Gratiot, formerly of Jeddo, died Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born July 22, 1934 in Port Huron to the late James and Julia “Edna” Beaver. She married Kenneth A. Barr on April 13, 1953 in Port Huron. He preceded… Read More

Donald L Mow

August 4th, 1940 to March 21st, 2025

Donald Leonard Mow, of Romeo, died Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born August 4, 1940 in Royal Oak to the late Frederick and Florence Mow. He married Joanne Willett on January 14, 1961 in Watertown. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2019… Read More

Joan F McCoy

May 6th, 1946 to March 20th, 2025

Joan Frances McCoy, 78, of Port Huron, died Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born May 6, 1946 in Detroit to the late George and Frances Mieldezis. She married Jerald C. McCoy on June 10, 2000 in St. Jude Parish in Detroit. Joan was an insurance… Read More

Marilyn K Dove

January 8th, 1960 to March 19th, 2025

Marilyn Kay Dove, 65, of Avoca, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born January 8, 1960 in Port Huron to the late Marvin and Margaret Bowen. She married Gerald Dove on January 6, 1979. Marilyn was a cancer survivor who cherished time with… Read More

Wayne P Melanson

July 13th, 1938 to March 19th, 2025

Wayne Patrick Melanson, 86, of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born July 13, 1938 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to the late Eldred and Marie Melanson. After being together for 10 years, he married Corrine Bean in 2018.… Read More

Ronald W "Ron" Teufel

November 13th, 1969 to January 14th, 2025

Ronald William Teufel, 55, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on November 13, 1969, Ron was the cherished son of Randy Teufel and Sharon Sturgis. He shared a life of love and devotion with his wife, Sheila Teufel.… Read More