Obituaries

Stephen M "Mike" Ritchey

November 16th, 1956 to January 20th, 2025

Stephen Michael “Mike” Ritchey, 68, of Port Huron, died Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born November 16, 1956 in Yale to the late Gerald and Cora Ritchey. Mike was a graduate of Yale High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was… Read More

Virginia A Swoffer

August 15th, 1935 to January 18th, 2025

Virigina A. Swoffer, 89, of Marysville, died Saturday, January 18, 2025. Virginia was born on August 15, 1935, in Cheboygan to the late Jack and Lucille Roberts. She married Ernest Swoffer on June 20, 1953 in Port Huron. After 50 years of… Read More

Sharon R Briguglio

March 30th, 1953 to January 14th, 2025

Sharon Rose Briguglio, 71, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Private family services have been held. … Read More

Marvin L Tople

November 20th, 1945 to January 13th, 2025

Marvin Leon Tople, faithful resident of Plymouth Township and Port Huron, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Marv was born November 20, 1945 in Detroit to the late Edward and Ruth Tople, younger brother to Bud… Read More

Howard J Ferns

January 5th, 1945 to January 11th, 2025

Howard John Ferns, 80, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born January 5, 1945 in Brisbane, Australia to the late William L and Doreen P. Ferns. He married Linda Ferns on June 17, 2022 in Port Huron. Howard dedicated 20… Read More

Raymond H Johnsick

June 1st, 1944 to January 10th, 2025

Raymond Harold Johnsick, 80, of Burtchville Township, died Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born June 1, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Joseph A. and Dora E. Johnsick and graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1962. Ray went on to honorably… Read More

Colin E Louks

March 24th, 1943 to January 9th, 2025

Colin Edgar Louks, 81, of Clyde Township, died Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born March 24, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Lowell and Rosella Louks. He married Bernadine Nunez in April of 1988 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Colin was a manager… Read More

Janet Miller Banks

October 11th, 1942 to January 9th, 2025

Janet Agnes Miller Banks, 82, of Port Huron, died Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born October 11, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Harold and Bernice Brown. She married Arthur M. Banks on May 15, 2013. He preceded her in death on February 22,… Read More

Harvey O. Cox

August 23rd, 1953 to January 8th, 2025

Harvey Otto Cox, 71, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born August 23, 1953 in Port Huron to the late Orville and Marie Cox. He married Debra Cox on February 19, 1972. Harvey served in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He was an… Read More

Sharon M Robinson

October 3rd, 1947 to January 8th, 2025

Sharon Marie Robinson, 77, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born October 3, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Eugene S. and Bernice J. Melczarczyk. She married Gary B. Robinson on August 14, 1965 in Marysville. Sharon… Read More

Daniel E Johnson

June 17th, 1934 to January 8th, 2025

Daniel Edward Johnson, age 90, died peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 8, 2025 in Port Huron, Michigan. Dan was born on June 17, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Charles “Edward” and Mary “Louise” Johnson. He grew up on a… Read More

Levi M Brown

March 25th, 2020 to January 6th, 2025

Levi Michael Brown, age 4, of Port Huron, died Monday, January 6, 2025 after a lifelong battle with Fanconi Anemia. He was born March 25, 2020 in Port Huron. Levi's brief time here on earth was rich with excitement and joy. His love for the… Read More

James D "Jim" Dominick

July 19th, 1952 to January 6th, 2025

James David “Jim” Dominick, 72, of Port Huron, died Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born July 19, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Frank and Alice Dominick. He married Cindy S. Frizzle on August 29, 1981. She preceded him in death on May… Read More

Betty J Schuman

October 5th, 1941 to January 6th, 2025

Betty Jean Schuman, 83, of Burtchville Township, died Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born October 5, 1941 in Jeddo to the late John and Ethel McIntyre. She married Robert A. Schuman on October 27, 1961 in Jeddo. Betty graduated from Yale High… Read More

Susan Marie Wallace

January 26th, 1961 to January 5th, 2025

Susan Marie Wallace went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She passed peacefully in her Port Huron home with the love of her life by her side. Mrs. Wallace was born January 26, 1961 in Port Huron to David and Della Fiedler and… Read More

David J Banyas

May 24th, 1942 to January 5th, 2025

David J. Banyas, 82, of Marysville, died Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born May 24, 1942 in Flint, MI to the late George and Ruth Banyas. David had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for many years and ultimately… Read More

Jacob A White

July 5th, 1993 to January 4th, 2025

Jacob A. White, 31, of Port Huron died on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1993 in Port Huron. He married Kayla Swinson on August 2, 2019 in Port Huron. Jacob worked in roofing and was employed by American Standard. In his free… Read More

Paul J Carolan

February 9th, 1953 to January 1st, 2025

Paul Joseph Carolan, 71, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was born February 9, 1953 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Audrey Carolan. Paul graduated from Marysville High School in 1971. He was employed with Yale Heating and… Read More

Becky S. Butchbach

June 22nd, 1951 to January 1st, 2025

Becky Sue (Groll) Butchbach, 73, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 after a courageous and inspirational fight against cancer. Becky was born June 22, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Henry and Twila Mae Groll and grew up in… Read More

James L Wilson

November 27th, 1956 to December 31st, 2024

James Lee Wilson, 68, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born November 27, 1956 in Detroit to the late Carl and Carrie Wilson. He married Marcie May on April 7, 2006 in Port Huron. Jim received his Bachelor’s degree in… Read More

Janice M Thelmas

January 11th, 1950 to December 30th, 2024

Janice Marie Thelmas, 74, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born January 11, 1950 in Port Huron to the late Manderville and Pauline Thelmas. Janice graduated from Port Huron High School and… Read More

John T "Tom" Kraehling

December 6th, 1942 to December 28th, 2024

John Thomas "Tom" Kraehling, 82, of Burtchville, went to be home with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1942 in Mount Clemens to the late John and Margaret Kraehling. After serving honorably in the US Coast… Read More

Sharon K Wolfe

August 7th, 1952 to December 27th, 2024

Sharon Kay Wolfe, 72, of Clyde Township, died Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born August 7, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Delbert and Frances Frasier. She married Harold Wolfe on January 15, 1971 in Goodells. Sharon spent four years with… Read More

Lynn M Cramer

October 23rd, 1948 to December 27th, 2024

Lynn Marie Cramer, 76, of Port Hope, died Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born October 23, 1948 in Detroit to the late Edwin or Marie Cramer. Lynn graduated from Harper Woods High School and worked for several restaurants and most recently in… Read More

Linda F Dubs

July 12th, 1961 to December 27th, 2024

Linda Fay Dubs, 63, of Fort Gratiot, died Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born July 12, 1961, in Port Huron to the late Eugene T. and Wilma Gay. She is survived by her husband, Mark Dubs Sr.; son, Michael (Nicole) Dubs; six grandchildren,… Read More

Larry D. "Bud" Grinder

October 30th, 1951 to December 26th, 2024

Larry Duane “Bud” Grinder, age 73, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1951, in Kittanning, PA, to Donald and Hannah Grinder, and was raised in Apollo, PA. Larry married Judith… Read More

Mary A Curtis

September 21st, 1935 to December 25th, 2024

Mary Ann Curtis, 89, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 after a short illness. She was born September 21, 1935 in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania to the late Alvin and Grace Gindlesperger. She married Melvin V. Curtis on July 3, 1954 in… Read More

Mary Jane McTaggart

March 16th, 1936 to December 24th, 2024

Mary Jane McTaggart, 88, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born March 16, 1936 in Port Huron to the late Cal and Mabel Miller. She married Vincent F. McTaggart on October 15, 1955 in Sandusky. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Charles M "Chuck" McGill

February 16th, 1961 to December 22nd, 2024

Charles Morgan “Chuck” McGill, 63, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born February 16, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Billy G. and Geri McGill. Chuck served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing the keyboard and… Read More

Eugene A Beeler

June 15th, 1929 to December 19th, 2024

Eugene Anthony Beeler, 95, formerly of Kimball Township, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born June 15, 1929 in Port Huron Township to the late John and Pearl Beeler. He married Betty Mae Jackson on September 16, 1950 in Marysville.… Read More