Obituaries

Richard W Thompson

October 26th, 1956 to February 25th, 2017

Richard Thompson, 60, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born October 26, 1956 in Port Huron to the late Donald and Marjorie Thompson. He married Kathi Jo Bezenah on August 20, 2016 in Port Huron. Mr. Thompson was a driver with… Read More

Helen F Westrick

December 10th, 1925 to February 25th, 2017

Helen Francis Nowicki-Westrick, 91, of Marysville, died Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born December 10, 1925, in St. Clair, to the late Edward and Rose DeRush Helen was employed at Mercy Hospital for over 22 years. She was past president of… Read More

Patrick E Cavanaugh

April 27th, 1937 to February 24th, 2017

Patrick Cavanaugh, 79, passed peacefully at his home in Kimball on February 24th 2017. Adored husband of Kathleen, proud and loving father of Kathie, Pamela Grey (Mark), Patrick (Glenda), Timothy, Kevin (Tonya), and Maureen Cassey (Kevin); also… Read More

Richard A McEachen

February 11th, 1941 to February 24th, 2017

Richard A. McEachen, 76, of Marysville, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born February 11, 1941 in Port Huron, to Wilfred L. and Elizabeth McEachen. He married Mary Jo Bowersox on August 16, 1974, in St. Christopher Catholic Church,… Read More

Leonard C Falk

November 1st, 1943 to February 23rd, 2017

Leonard Charles “Butch” Falk, 73, of Port Huron, went home to his Savior on Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was born November 1, 1943 in Port Huron to Florence and the late Charles Falk. He was baptized, attended Sunday School and was confirmed… Read More

Floyd D Pobanz

September 5th, 1927 to February 23rd, 2017

Floyd D. Pobanz Floyd D. Pobanz, 89, of Kimball, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1927 to the late William and Lydia (Krohn) Pobanz at the family home in Brookfield Township, Michigan,… Read More

Jeremy A Glover

July 27th, 1973 to February 21st, 2017

Jeremy Alan Glover, 43, of Kimball, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017. He was born July 27, 1973 in Port Huron to Marcia and the late Parker Glover. He married Eilena Powell on December 22, 2016. Jeremy enjoyed cooking and worked at several local… Read More

Martha Gentner

March 11th, 1929 to February 18th, 2017

Martha Mary Gentner, 87, of Marysville, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was born March 11, 1929 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Hedwig Visga. She married Clarence Gentner on October 14, 1950 in… Read More

Willis Moncrief

April 28th, 1941 to February 17th, 2017

Willis Moncrief, 75, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born April 28, 1941 in Port Huron. Mr. Moncrief was employed with Ford Motor Company until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and collector… Read More

Ray E Thornton

January 26th, 1926 to February 17th, 2017

Ray E. Thornton, 91, of Port Huron Township, died Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born January 26, 1926 in Port Huron to the late Corliss and Edna Thornton. He married Doris J. Nicholson on May 10, 1947 in Port Huron. She died in 2007. Mr. Thornton… Read More

Paul McKinley

July 29th, 1961 to February 16th, 2017

Paul James McKinley, 55, of Marysville, and formerly of Arizona, died Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born July 29, 1961 to James and the late Shirley McKinley. He married Sharon Boase on December 8, 1984 in Yuma, Arizona. Paul retired as an… Read More

Marlyn Kelch

March 14th, 1935 to February 15th, 2017

Marlyn George “Baldy” Kelch, 81, of Smiths Creek, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born March 14, 1935 in Flint to the late Claude and Gladys Kelch. He married Joan Frazer on September 18, 1964 in Port Huron. Marlyn served in the U.S.… Read More

Helen T Broadstone

April 15th, 1926 to February 14th, 2017

Helen Theresa Broadstone, 90, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born April 15, 1926 in Port Huron to the late Andrew and Theresa Langolf. She married Paul H. Broadstone on October 8, 1945 in Port Huron. He died August… Read More

Lawrence G Lepper

July 1st, 1928 to February 11th, 2017

Lawrence Gilbert Lepper, 88, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born July 1, 1928, in Detroit, to the late Lucian and Ruth Matilda Lepper. He married JoAnn M. Jones on October 18, 1952. Mr. Lepper was a self-employed electrician… Read More

Kathy A Topolewski

April 3rd, 1953 to February 10th, 2017

Kathy Ann Topolewski, 63, of St. Clair Township, died Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born April 3, 1953 in Detroit to the late Earl and Shirley Schlitt. She married Dr. Mark Topolewski on August 25, 1973 in East Detroit. Kathy worked alongside… Read More

Debra S Lindsay

October 22nd, 1958 to February 10th, 2017

Debra Sue (Boshaw) Lindsay, 58, of Port Huron, went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Debra was born October 22, 1958 to the union of the late Sherwood and Azalea Boshaw, in Port Huron, Michigan. She married Richard Lindsay on… Read More

Christine A Helmreich

June 27th, 1950 to February 7th, 2017

Christine Amelia Helmreich, 66, of Port Huron died Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born June 27, 1950 in Kingston, NY to the late George and Dorothy Studt. She married Floyd Helmreich on August 2, 1975 in Kingston, NY. Mrs. Helmreich was employed… Read More

Eileen D White

October 13th, 1932 to February 4th, 2017

Eileen D. White, 84, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born October 13, 1932 in Centerville, Michigan to the late Alex and Isabel (Harpe) Brow. The family moved to McMillan, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula when Eileen was two. … Read More

Stuart Robert "Bob" Dinkel

December 10th, 1921 to February 4th, 2017

Stuart Robert “Bob” Dinkel, 95, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born December 10, 1921 in Bayport, Michigan to the late William and Hulda (Werschky) Dinkel. He married Ilah Mae Werth on November 16, 1946. They celebrated 68… Read More

Louise E Dobratz

March 2nd, 1922 to February 1st, 2017

Louise Elizabeth (Dagg) Dobratz, 94, of Port Huron, died February 1, 2017, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 2, 1922, in Highland Park, MI, to the late Elizabeth Susanna (Conrad) Dagg and Thomas Hiram Dagg. She married… Read More

Samuel J Oates

August 30th, 1947 to February 1st, 2017

Samuel James Oates Sr., 69, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Shiloh Baptist Church with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Arrangements… Read More

Bernard M "Mike" Zeien

November 12th, 1950 to January 31st, 2017

Bernard Michael Zeien, 66, of Mio, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was born November 12, 1950 in Tacoma, Washington to the late Bernard E. and G. Devona Zeien. Bernard was a police officer and also managed and trained in security for many years.… Read More

Karey J Zalesak

January 9th, 1988 to January 31st, 2017

Karey Joseph Zalesak, 29, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was born January 9, 1988 in Manhattan, Kansas. Karey was employed with T.I. Automotive. He was a loving and devoted father to his son Grayson, and he cherished every… Read More

Clayton A "Clate" Larabell

January 23rd, 1949 to January 30th, 2017

Clayton Albert “Clate” Larabell, 68, of Marysville, died Monday, January 30, 2017. He was born January 23, 1949 in Mount Clemens to Nellie M. “Darlie” and the late Clarence J. “Nat” Larabell. He married Yvonne L. “Bonnie” Anderson on… Read More

Clifford J Van Hoey

May 23rd, 1951 to January 29th, 2017

Clifford James Van Hoey, 65, of Port Huron, died Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was born May 23, 1951 in Detroit to the late James and Rita Van Hoey. Clifford was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 521. He was a very caring person who… Read More

Christopher A James

July 8th, 1976 to January 29th, 2017

Christopher Allen James, 40, of Clyde Township, died Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was born July 8, 1976 in Port Huron. Christopher was a computer technician. He enjoyed fishing, repairing classic cars and will be remembered as a wonderful son and… Read More

Nevaeh Hope Jared Brewer

January 28th, 2017 to January 28th, 2017

Nevaeh Hope Jared Brewer went home to be with the Lord on the day of her birth, January 28, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Nellie B. and Michael J. Brewer; siblings, Shane, Amariah and Jared Brewer; grandmothers, Nanilee Riggen and Tammy… Read More

Michael P Hines

November 29th, 1960 to January 26th, 2017

Michael Patrick Hines, 56, of Roseville, died Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born November 29, 1960 in Detroit. Michael was a professional painter and enjoyed spending time with family and fishing. He is survived by two daughters, Kristin Hines… Read More

Margaret A Kesner

January 2nd, 1945 to January 26th, 2017

Margaret A. “Peggy” Kesner, 72, of Port Huron, died Thursday, January 26, 2017. She was born January 2, 1945 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late James and Flora Sedick. She married Robert Kesner on June 10, 1967 in Port Huron. He died… Read More

Marion E Cruickshank

May 22nd, 1923 to January 23rd, 2017

Marion E. Cruickshank, 93, of Marysville, died Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born May 22, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey to the late David and Marie Abbott. She married Donald G. Cruickshank on October 26, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He died June 9,… Read More