Obituaries

Elinor Shimmel

May 30th, 1928 to November 7th, 2020

Elinor L. Shimmel, 92, of Smiths Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 7, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born May 30, 1928 in Port Huron to the late Eldon and Marie Van Camp. She married Willard Glenn Shimmel on… Read More

Jacquelyn J Maxfield

April 29th, 1932 to November 6th, 2020

Jacquelyn J. Maxfield, 88, of Port Huron, formerly of Croswell, died, Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born April 29, 1932 in Port Huron to the late Leslie and Charlotte Spencer. She married Neal S. Maxfield on October 21, 1961 in Port Huron. He… Read More

Dale H Middleton

August 27th, 1951 to November 5th, 2020

Dale Henry Middleton, 69, of North Street, died Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born August 27, 1951 in Brown City to the late Charles and Gertrude Middleton. He married Vicki Carpa on August 11, 1988 in Port Huron. Dale was employed by Mueller… Read More

Daniel J Francek

April 26th, 1944 to November 5th, 2020

Daniel J. Francek, 76, of Kenockee Township, died Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born April 26, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Walter and Donna Francek. He grew up on his family farm in Avoca and graduated from Yale High School in 1962. Daniel… Read More

David E Boehm Sr

May 31st, 1937 to November 5th, 2020

David Edward Boehm Sr., 83, of Kimball Township, died Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born May 31, 1937 in Hazel Park to the late Elmer and Margaret Boehm. He married Earlene Beaver on September 6, 1958 in Port Huron. She died March 30, 2013. Mr.… Read More

Robert W Ripkey

July 10th, 1953 to November 4th, 2020

Robert William Ripkey, 67, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born July 10, 1953 in Port Huron to the late Shirley and Kenneth Ripkey. Robert enjoyed going to the ARC and attending other activities with family and friends. He is… Read More

Dr. Raymond A. Everitt

June 19th, 1926 to November 3rd, 2020

Dr. Raymond A. Everitt, 94, of Clyde Township, was promoted to Glory on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born June 19, 1926 in Detroit to the late Brigadier Cyril and Brigadier Ivy Everitt. He married Dorothy Barney on August 8, 1946 in Port Huron.… Read More

Lynn C Cash

October 13th, 1959 to October 28th, 2020

Lynn Charlotte Cash, 61, of Kimball Township, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born October 13, 1959 in Port Huron to Ruth and the late Morris Lasher. She married Dale Cash on February 23, 1996 in Kimball Township. Lynn was a talented… Read More

Leonard Skierski

May 12th, 1941 to November 2nd, 2020

Leonard G. Skierski, 79, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, November 2, 2020. He was born May 12, 1941 to the late Emilia and John Skierski Jr. Mr. Skierski was a machinist. He enjoyed watching sports and making people laugh. He is survived by two… Read More

Kenneth R Smith

October 28th, 1981 to November 1st, 2020

Kenneth R. Smith, 39, of Kimball Township, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born October 28, 1981. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Brenda L. Smith (Roy Barnes); brother, Jason (April) Smith; his son, Jeremiah Kimmel; and several aunts, uncles… Read More

Dorothy L Kleeves

June 3rd, 1934 to November 1st, 2020

Dorothy L. Kleeves, 86, of Port Huron, MI, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was born June 3, 1934 in Port Huron to the late Elmer and Mildred Muter. She married Floyd Kleeves on May 26, 1956 in Port Huron. Dorothy was a mother, grandmother and… Read More

Bertha Clyne

December 11th, 1929 to November 1st, 2020

Bertha Clyne passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 at Regency on the Lake in Ft. Gratiot, MI. Bertha was born to Frank and May (Hoskins) Schmelzer on December 11, 1929 in Carsonville, Michigan. Bertha was the wife of Donald B Clyne for over 65… Read More

Martin Jacobs

January 14th, 1946 to November 1st, 2020

Martin Anthony Jacobs, 74, of Marysville, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born January 14, 1946 in Harbor Beach to the late Leroy and Violet Jacobs. He married Carol Middleton on February 15, 1969 in Port Huron. She died January 4, 1997. He… Read More

Laura J Tipa

June 1st, 1938 to October 31st, 2020

Laura Jean Tipa, 82, of Marysville, died Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born June 1, 1938 in Sanilac County to the late Clifford and Mary Mason. Laura enjoyed embroidery and baking, and was especially known for her banana bread. She is survived… Read More

Kenneth J Campbell Jr.

May 3rd, 1959 to October 31st, 2020

Kenneth John Campbell Jr., 61, of Kimball Township, died Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born May 3, 1959 in Port Huron to the late Joanne and Kenneth John Campbell Sr. Ken graduated from Port Huron Central High School in 1977 and then attended… Read More

Albert C Rawlings

October 9th, 1938 to October 30th, 2020

Albert Charles Rawlings, 82, of Fort Gratiot, died Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born October 9, 1938 in Port Huron to the late Lester and Ruth Rawlings. He married Nancy McLeod on April 3, 1959 in Port Huron. She preceded him in death on August… Read More

Doris J "Dorie" Ravin

November 22nd, 1919 to October 28th, 2020

Doris Julia “Dorie” Ravin, 100, of Port Huron Township, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born November 22, 1919 in Port Huron to the late Harvey and Hattie Pringle. She married Alfred T. Ravin on January 13,… Read More

Delores A Langolf

September 18th, 1935 to October 25th, 2020

Delores A. Langolf, 85, of Marysville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born September 18, 1935 in Detroit to the late Fred and Ida Kading. She married Harold Langolf on June 1, 1957 in Port Huron. Mrs. Langolf was a… Read More

Grace M Gardner

March 15th, 1928 to October 25th, 2020

Grace Mertine Gardner, 92, of Kimball Township, died Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born March 15, 1928 to the late Frederick and Ella Pringle. Mrs. Gardner was a lifelong member of Port Huron Baptist Church (formerly Court Street Baptist), which… Read More

Susan M Gerrow

November 27th, 1943 to October 24th, 2020

Susan Marie Gerrow, 76, of Marysville, died Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born November 27, 1943 in Port Huron to the late William and Leah Cottingham. She married Edward James Gerrow on May 20, 1967 in First United Methodist Church. He died… Read More

Robert W Moore

June 4th, 1932 to October 23rd, 2020

Robert Wayne Moore, 88, of East China Township, died Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born June 4, 1932 in Chesterfield to the late Wayne and Hazel Moore. Robert helped his father run the family produce stand for many years. He was a long-time… Read More

Kevin D White

March 17th, 1960 to October 23rd, 2020

Kevin Douglas White, 60, of Wales Township, died Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born March 17, 1960 in Detroit to Davene and the late Thomas White. Kevin was a medical records clerk for Henry Ford Hospital for eleven years… Read More

Robin Lane

August 1st, 1962 to October 23rd, 2020

Robin Ann Lane, 58, of Port Huron Township, died Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born August 1, 1962 to the late Donald and Valera Hindes. She married the love of her life, Edward Lane, on June 30, 2001 in Port Huron. He died earlier this year, May… Read More

Charlotte A Graham

June 11th, 1947 to October 22nd, 2020

Charlotte A. Graham, 73, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born June 11, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Oscar O.M. and Lillian Kelly. She married Richard L. Graham Sr. on January 21, 1964 in Port… Read More

Hugh J. "Jack" Murray

June 22nd, 1938 to October 22nd, 2020

Hugh J. “Jack” Murray, 82, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Jack was born June 22, 1938 in St. Clair to the late Alton and Mary Jane Murray. He married Kay… Read More

George E Johnston, Jr.

December 31st, 1950 to October 21st, 2020

George E. Johnston Jr., 69, of Kimball Township, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born December 31, 1950 in Port Huron to the late Audrey and George Johnston Sr. He married Susan M. Burdick on October 19, 1968 in Port Huron. George worked for… Read More

Austin D Tilford

May 14th, 1991 to October 20th, 2020

It is with great sadness that we address the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Austin. He was born May 14, 1991 in Royal Oak to his loving parents, David and Nancy Tilford. Austin was an entrepreneur of LaRo/LaRo Vintage with his passion for… Read More

Timothy A Furman

April 22nd, 1988 to October 19th, 2020

Timothy Allen Furman, 32, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born April 22, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio. Tim loved music, played many instruments and sang. He enjoyed rollerblading and going to the park with his son. He is survived by… Read More

John T Hill

June 23rd, 1936 to October 18th, 2020

John Thomas “Jack” Hill, 84, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born June 23, 1936 in St. Thomas, Ontario to the late John F. and Thelma Hill. He married L. Susan Wismer on November 24, 1974 in Port Huron. Jack was a landlord… Read More

Nancy M Albert

August 30th, 1952 to October 17th, 2020

Nancy Mae Albert, 68, of Clyde Township, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born August 30, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Vernell and Harriet Neil. Nancy enjoyed snowmobiling, driving her “Buick Roadmaster,” affectionately known as the… Read More