Obituaries

Patrick E Cavanaugh

April 27, 1937 to February 24, 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 11, 1941 to February 24, 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

Victoria Hartwick

April 14, 1917 to February 24, 2017

Victoria Hartwick. 99, of Marysville, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. She was born April 14, 1917 to the late George and Mary (Lunda) Hnilica in Belleville, Illinois, where she spend her childhood. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,… Read More

Leonard C Falk

November 01, 1943 to February 23, 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 05, 1927 to February 23, 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,… Read More

Jeremy A Glover

July 27, 1973 to February 21, 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 11, 1929 to February 18, 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 28, 1941 to February 17, 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 26, 1926 to February 17, 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.… Read More

Paul McKinley

July 29, 1961 to February 16, 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 14, 1935 to February 15, 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… Read More

Helen T Broadstone

April 15, 1926 to February 14, 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… Read More

Lawrence G Lepper

July 01, 1928 to February 11, 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… Read More

Robert J Thompson

August 21, 1943 to February 11, 2017

Robert James Thompson, 73, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born August 21, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Marie Thompson. He married Nancy Jane Kilbourn on June 27, 1964 in Port Huron. Mr. Thompson… Read More

Kathy A Topolewski

April 03, 1953 to February 10, 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… Read More

Debra S Lindsay

October 22, 1958 to February 10, 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

Steven H Hafer

December 23, 1982 to February 02, 2017

Steven Henry Hafer, 34, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was born December 23, 1982 in Saginaw to Paul H. and Cheryl A. Hafer. Steven graduated from Marysville High School and earned… Read More

Christine A Helmreich

June 27, 1950 to February 07, 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… Read More

Stuart Robert "Bob" Dinkel

December 10, 1921 to February 04, 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… Read More

Eileen D White

October 13, 1932 to February 04, 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… Read More

Jack A Young

June 24, 1927 to October 11, 2016

Jack Alexander Young, 89, of Oro Valley, Arizona, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, of a fall complicated by Parkinson’s. He was born June 24, 1927, in Port Huron. His mother was Beatrice Young, and they lived with his maternal grandparents,… Read More

Samuel J Oates

August 30, 1947 to February 01, 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

Louise E Dobratz

March 02, 1922 to February 01, 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

Bernard M "Mike" Zeien

November 12, 1950 to January 31, 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… Read More

Karey J Zalesak

January 09, 1988 to January 31, 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 23, 1949 to January 30, 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… Read More

Clifford J Van Hoey

May 23, 1951 to January 29, 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 08, 1976 to January 29, 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 28, 2017 to January 28, 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

Roy A Starrs

November 19, 1954 to January 28, 2017

Roy “Tony” Allen Starrs was born November 19, 1954 to the late Roy “Left-hand Sonny” and Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Sherman in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Roy attended South Middle and Union High school. After high school he enlisted in the Navy.… Read More