Obituaries

William "Bill" Halifax, Jr.

November 13th, 1932 to January 11th, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family of William "Bill" Arthur Halifax, Jr., announce his passing on January 11, 2013 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. He was born to the late William and Irene Halifax on November 13, 1932,… Read More

Ronald G Gurnsey

October 20th, 1941 to January 11th, 2013

Ronald Garth Gurnsey, Sr., 71, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2013 and was reunited with his loving grandmother, Myna Gurnsey, parents, Garth and Mayme Gurnsey; brother, Gerald Gurnsey; son-in-law, Edward Brabaw; and… Read More

Mary J Remick

November 07, 1935 to January 10, 2013

Mary Janette Remick, 77, of Port Huron, entered her life of eternity on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was born November 7, 1935 in Port Huron to the late William and Emma Black. She married Charles F. Remick on August 2, 1952 in Port Huron. Mary… Read More

Helen M Ferris

October 17, 1911 to January 09, 2013

Gary Donaldson

May 21st, 1940 to January 9th, 2013

Gary Eugene Donaldson, 72, of Avoca, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 21, 1940 in Port Huron to the late William and Florence Donaldson. He married Bette Peterson on November 18, 1958 in Port Huron.… Read More

Helen G Dunsmore

November 17, 1923 to January 08, 2013

Helen Grace Dunsmore, 89, of Wales Township, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was born November 17, 1923 in Detroit to the late Charles and Grace Faust. She married Glen D. Dunsmore on April 18, 1942 in Riley Township. He died October 28, 1985.… Read More

Charles C Tenney

January 05, 1920 to January 07, 2013

Elwyn A Gerstenberger

April 13th, 1930 to January 5th, 2013

Mr. Elwyn "Al" Gerstenberger, 82, of Kimball Township, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Blue Water Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1930 in Sandusky to the late Arnold and Marion Gerstenberger. He… Read More

Georgetta P Cummings

August 16, 1943 to January 06, 2013

Mary A Reed

September 27th, 1935 to January 6th, 2013

MARY ALICE REED, daughter of the late Florence Alberta Johnson and Pinky Moore was born September 27, 1935 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mary Alice or May, as she was fondly referred to by her family, was a caring, compassionate woman who was… Read More

Phyllis A Malott

August 21, 1924 to January 05, 2013

Mrs. Phyllis Alvene (Hemminger) Malott of Port Huron, was “softly and tenderly” called home to glory by her Savior and God after 88 years on this earth. She died Saturday evening, January 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Port Huron. She… Read More

LeVon Thigpen

September 18th, 1951 to January 5th, 2013

LeVon (Thomas) Thigpen, 61, of Port Huron, made her transition to a better life on Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born September 18, 1951 to the union of John W. and Louise R. Thomas in Chicago, Illinois. LeVon made her transition surrounded by… Read More

Karl F Falk

January 06, 1932 to January 04, 2013

John E McAllister

January 17, 1921 to January 04, 2013

John E. McAllister, 91, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2013. He was born January 17, 1921 in Marlette to the late Robert and Winnie McAllister. He married Hazel M. Davis on September 14, 1941 in Marlette. She… Read More

Kathleen M Rosbury

April 02, 1943 to January 04, 2013

Kathleen M. Rosbury, 69, of Marysville, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at her home in Brooksville, Florida. She was born April 2, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Velda Rich. She married James A. Rosbury on May 12, 1989 in Port… Read More

Jan G Pew

February 07, 1957 to January 03, 2013

Eleanor C Purcell

April 06, 1922 to January 03, 2013

Eleanor C. Purcell, 90, of Port Huron, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Marwood Manor. She was born April 6, 1922 in Toronto, Canada and moved to Port Huron at the age of 3 with her parents, Roy and Clara Chatterson. She was a graduate of… Read More

William E Hubbard

October 21, 1929 to December 30, 2012

William Edison Hubbard, 83, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 30, 2012. He was born October 21, 1929 in Port Huron to the late Leonard and Mary Hubbard. He married Betty Hartel on November 1, 1947 in Pilgrim Lutheran Church. They were the first… Read More

Mary May

May 21, 1930 to December 28, 2012

Mary Avila May, 82, of Port Huron, died December 28, 2012 in Port Huron Hospital Emergency Room. She was born May 21, 1930 in Port Huron to the late Fred J. and Mabel (Ronan) Handley. She graduated from St. Stephen’s High School in 1948. Mary… Read More

Artie B Kotzke

July 17, 1936 to December 29, 2012

Artie B. Kotzke, 76, of Port Huron, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was born July 17, 1936 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late William and Gertrude Taylor. She married Fredrick Kotzke on November 14, 1959. He died November 24, 2011. Mrs. Kotzke… Read More

Joseph S Garcia

January 07, 1931 to December 23, 2012

Joseph Sedawe Garcia, 81, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 23, 2012. He was born January 7, 1931 in Bridgeport, Texas to the late Guadalupe and Mary Garcia. He married Alice Parker on January 2, 1954 in Port Huron. Mr. Garcia was employed with… Read More

Frances A Webb

May 27, 1926 to December 28, 2012

Robert J Henderson

August 23, 1938 to December 28, 2012

Robert Joseph "Bob" Henderson, 74, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born August 23, 1938 in Detroit to the late Albert and Janie Henderson. He married Darlene Sparling in 1957 in Port Huron. Mr.… Read More

Jessica L DeShon

June 06, 1996 to December 27, 2012

Jessica Lauren DeShon, 16, of Wales Township, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 as a result of a snowmobile accident. She was born June 6, 1996 in Port Huron to Timothy and Timi DeShon. Jessie was currently in the 11th grade and also was employed… Read More

Dorothy J Schneider

January 20th, 1922 to December 27th, 2012

Dorothy June Schneider, 90, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was born January 20, 1922 in Onaway to the late Charles and Mildred Clute. She married Christian Schneider on December 28, 1940 in Port… Read More

Deloris Balmer

September 29, 1924 to December 26, 2012

Deloris Armitage Balmer, 88, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was born September 29, 1924 in Lambs to the late Earl and Lulu Fitz. Mrs. Balmer was employed with the St. Clair County Library prior to her retirement. She was a… Read More

William Hirons

January 01, 1939 to December 24, 2012

Edna M Youngblood

November 23, 1921 to December 24, 2012

John R Hagle

October 10, 1950 to December 21, 2012

John R. Hagle, 62, of Port Huron died December 21, 2012 in Port Huron Hospital. He is survived by his siblings, Margaret A. Nelson, Gary J. Hagle, Linda Warren and Evelyn Maarhuis. Private family services have been held. Arrangements by… Read More

William G Johnson

March 31, 1935 to December 21, 2012

William G. "Bill" Johnson, 77, of Port Huron, met his Lord and Savior when he was welcomed home to heaven on Friday, December 21, 2012. He was born March 31, 1935 in Ludington, Michigan to the late Oscar and Adella Johnson. He was also preceded in… Read More