Obituaries

InaJean Domke

August 18, 1926 to December 13, 2024

InaJean “Mac” Domke, 98, of Fort Gratiot, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born August 18, 1926 in Fremont, Michigan to the late Mary Esther and Paul William MacDonald. InaJean’s mother was a school teacher in Newago County and… Read More

Deanna L "Dee" Marusa

May 20, 1972 to December 12, 2024

Deanna Lynn “Dee” Marusa, 52, of Port Huron, died Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born May 20, 1972 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to Linda and the late Jerry Lytle. She married Robert “Pete” Marusa on June 25, 2010 in Port Huron. Dee was… Read More

James A Gorcyca

June 03, 1940 to December 11, 2024

James A. Gorcyca, 84, of Marysville, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born June 3, 1940 in Detroit to the late Stanley and Julia Gorcyca. He married Katheryn Reed on September 18, 1965 in Dearborn. Mr. Gorcyca graduated from the University… Read More

Richard L Foltz

March 18, 1935 to December 11, 2024

Richard Lee Foltz, 89, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born March 18, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Alden and Margaret Foltz. He married Jacqueline “Jackie” Morden on September 26, 1953 in Port Huron. Richard… Read More

Steven R Fleming Sr

March 10, 1957 to December 10, 2024

Steven Robert Fleming Sr., 67 of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born March 10, 1957 in Port Huron to the late Cecil and Danice Fleming. Steven was employed as a custodian at Holy Trinity Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church for 32… Read More

Russell G. Black

June 03, 1957 to December 09, 2024

Russell Glenn Black, 67, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, December 9, 2024. Russell was born in West Virginia on June 3, 1957 to Charles and Dorothy Black. He was a self-employed handyman, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by… Read More

James E Morrin

February 17, 1944 to December 05, 2024

James Ernest “Jim” Morrin, 80, of Memphis, was called to Heaven on December 5, 2024. He was born to William and Ruth Morrin on February, 17, 1944 in Armada, Michigan. He married Linda Dawe on July 16, 1962. She preceded him in death on June 30,… Read More

Donna J Beattie

November 03, 1929 to December 04, 2024

Donna Jean Beattie, 95, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born November 3, 1929 in Port Huron to the late Carl and Estella Lewandowski. She married James W. Beattie on January 28, 1950 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death… Read More

Linda S Anderson

February 03, 1950 to December 03, 2024

Linda Sue Anderson, 74, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born February 3, 1950 in Port Huron to the late George and Lois Roy. Linda tended bar for many years and was also a talented nail technician. She enjoyed crafts and also… Read More

Theodore Helle Jr.

July 07, 1954 to December 02, 2024

Theodore Helle Jr., 70, of Burtchville Township passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 2, 2024. Ted was born on July 7, 1954 in Detroit to the late Delores and Theodore Helle Sr. and graduated from Algonac High School in 1972. He… Read More

Edwin Miller

June 14, 1940 to December 02, 2024

Edwin Arthur Miller, 84, of Kimball Township, died on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1940 in Sandusky, Michigan to the late Jack and Mary Miller. He married Joyce Atkinson on September 20, 1958 at Peck Methodist Church.… Read More

Neil M McConnell

October 29, 1943 to December 01, 2024

Neil Morgan McConnell, 81, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born October 29, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Merton L. and Reta A. McConnell and married Karen Ramsey on August 8, 1964 in Harbor Beach.… Read More

Cynthia R Thompson

November 24, 1961 to December 01, 2024

Cynthia Renee Thompson, 63, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born November 24, 1961 in Port Huron. She married John Thompson on December 24, 1980 in Port Huron. Cynthia was employed in housekeeping with the Blue Water Inn for… Read More

Nancy Ward

September 19, 1952 to November 30, 2024

Nancy Marie Ward, 72, of Croswell, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from complications suffered after a stroke. She was born on September 19, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ruby O. (Lajeunesse) and Robert F. Hanna. Nancy… Read More

John "Jay" Norman Jr

June 12, 1975 to November 29, 2024

John Jay Norman Jr., 49, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 29, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 12, 1975 in Port Huron. John attended Port Huron Area Schools and was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in… Read More

Lynne M Bloink

March 27, 1967 to November 29, 2024

Lynne Marie Bloink, 57, of Port Huron, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 in MediLodge of Yale after a lengthy illness. She was born March 27, 1967 in Warren to Robert Bloink of Algonac and Beverly Freed of Lapeer. Lynne was a graduate of… Read More

Ross L Brown

December 02, 1957 to November 29, 2024

Ross Larry Brown, 66, of Kenockee Township, died Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born December 2, 1957 in Yale. He married Nancy Eble on May 10, 1980 in Port Huron. Ross enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife. Later in life, he had a passion… Read More

Robert L Taylor

April 12, 1951 to November 28, 2024

Robert Lyle Taylor, 73, of Fort Gratiot, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1951 in Deckerville to the late James and Theresa Taylor. He married Kathleen Keifer on September 22, 1973 in Romeo. Robert received… Read More

Glen "Butch" Miller II

September 04, 1961 to November 28, 2024

Glen “Butch” Miller II, 63, of Kimball Township, died Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born September 4, 1961 in Port Huron to the late Judith and Glen Miller I. Butch started working with his father when he was just five years old. At 15,… Read More

Edward E Burtch

February 04, 1944 to November 28, 2024

**Please note the location change to Lakeside Cemetery Chapel due to the cold** Edward Eugene Burtch, 80, of Port Huron, died Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born February 4, 1944 in Detroit to the late Edward and Ruth Burtch. Edward served in… Read More

Michael L Rutz

December 24, 1954 to November 27, 2024

Michael Lee Rutz, 69, of Yale, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born December 24, 1954 in Abilene, Kansas to the late Willis and Carol Rutz. He met Renauda Cote and married in July 2005 after an internet international… Read More

Linda L Powell

August 01, 1960 to November 25, 2024

Linda Lue Powell, 64, of Port Huron, died Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born August 1, 1960 in Belleville to Russell Wade and Delva Rogers. She enjoyed caring for her beloved cat Angelique. She is survived by her life partner, Christopher… Read More

Gloria C LaPine Parker

January 06, 1934 to November 25, 2024

Gloria Charlotte LaPine Parker, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed peacefully in her own home surrounded by her loving family Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born January 6, 1934 in Port Huron to the late Ernest and Lela Orr.… Read More

Neal H Smith

April 02, 1940 to November 24, 2024

Neal Harry Smith, 84, of Port Huron, died Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born April 2, 1940 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Neal and Savannah Smith. He married Betty L. Curry on February 4, 1967 in Port Huron. She preceded him in death on… Read More

Diane K Brown

February 23, 1953 to November 23, 2024

Diane Kay Brown, 71, of Burtchville Township, died Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born February 23, 1953 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Vivian MacDonald. She married Virgil H. Brown on September 22, 1973 in Port Huron. He died March 2,… Read More

Diane S Findlay

April 03, 1944 to November 23, 2024

Diane Susan Findlay, 80, of Marysville, died Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born April 3, 1944 in Detroit to the late Ewald and Nora Eschner. Diane graduated from Denby High School in Detroit and was employed at Meijer’s in Chesterfield… Read More

Tammy L Love

February 07, 1967 to November 22, 2024

Tammy Lynne Love, 57, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 22, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1967 in Port Huron. She married Jimmy W. Love on October 16, 1999. Tammy graduated from Port Huron… Read More

Doreen L LaVigne

April 29, 1963 to November 22, 2024

Doreen Louis LaVigne, 61, of Port Huron passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born April 29, 1963 in St. Clair to the late William and Glendora Doetsch. She married Thomas LaVigne on October 9, 1987 in Port Huron. Doreen spent her… Read More

Joseph Carson

February 09, 1962 to November 20, 2024

Joseph Arthur Carson, 62, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born February 9, 1962 in St. Clair to the late Joseph and Mary Carson. Joseph worked at McDonalds for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his family,… Read More

Jeffery L Swinson

June 14, 1965 to November 20, 2024

Jeffery Lewis Swinson, 58, of Port Huron, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born June 14, 1965 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Linda Swinson. Jeffery worked as a Machinist and was an avid Harley rider,… Read More