Obituaries

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

Jacquelyn L "Lynn" Troy

November 14, 1941 to November 19, 2024

Jacquelyn Louise “Lynn” Troy, 83, of Marysville, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born November 14, 1941 in Detroit to the late Hershel L and Marcella R. Ouellete. She married Larry M. Troy in May 1963 in Port Huron. He preceded her in… Read More

Donald H "Butch" Scott

June 04, 1938 to November 18, 2024

Donald Henry “Butch” Scott, 86, of Marysville, died Monday, November 18, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 4, 1938 in Port Huron to the late Henry and Margaret Scott and married Doris Durrant on July 25, 1958. Don… Read More

William M Kerr

June 24, 1932 to November 17, 2024

William M. “Bill” Kerr, 92, of Fort Gratiot, went into the Lord’s hands on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born June 24, 1932 in Binghamton, New York to the late William and Saitie Kerr. William was employed as an engineer with Ford Motor… Read More

Dale H Walgrave

April 20, 1970 to November 16, 2024

Dale Henri Walgrave, 54, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. He was born April 20th, 1970 in Grosse Pointe, MI. Mr. Walgrave was a StoneMason the majority of his life around Michigan and Florida, and a locksmith later in… Read More

Edward M Rawza

October 12, 1958 to November 16, 2024

Edward Michael Rawza, 66, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born October 12, 1958 in Port Huron. Mr. Rawza was a graduate of Port Huron Northern High School, attended St. Clair County Community College and earned his… Read More

David A Moran

March 18, 1949 to November 15, 2024

David Allen Moran, 75, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born March 18, 1949 in Port Huron to the late Ferris A. and Mary E. Moran. He married Linda Lee Curtis on September 11, 1970 in Port Huron. She… Read More

John C Cohrs

March 03, 1958 to November 14, 2024

John Charles Cohrs, 66, of Marine City, died Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born March 3, 1958 in Port Huron to the late Herman and Evelyn Cohrs. Mr. Cohrs was employed as a CNC Machinist. He is survived by a brother, Herman (Catherine)… Read More

Nancy L Rock

April 22, 1935 to November 14, 2024

Nancy Lou Rock, 89, of Marysville, died Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born April 22, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Freeman L. and Ruth T. Dentel. She married William G. Rock on September 7, 1956 in Port Huron and they shared 63 years of… Read More

Joanne L Babcock

September 08, 1928 to November 13, 2024

Joanne Laura Babcock, 96, of Port Huron passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by many loved ones. She was born on September 8, 1928 in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada to the late Lawrence and Irene Shain. Joanne married David Preston… Read More

Elizabeth L Rosales

November 19, 1943 to November 13, 2024

Elizabeth Lou Rosales, 80, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born November 19, 1943 in Mount Clemens to the late Frank J. and Marguerite M. Isbister. She married Ricardo “Rick” Rosales on September 6, 1985 in Port… Read More

Monte C Babbitt

September 28, 1953 to November 12, 2024

Monte Clay Babbitt, 71, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born September 28, 1953 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Raymond and Joanne Babbitt. Mr. Babbitt served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He began learning… Read More

Jeffrey L Young

August 15, 1969 to November 09, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Young, 55, of Marysville, died Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born August 15, 1969 in Deckerville to Grace and the late Merton Young. Jeff met Connie Leslie through a mutual friend where they discovered a shared passion for NASCAR… Read More

Robert A Leaym

November 20, 1951 to November 09, 2024

Robert A. Leaym, 72, of Clyde Township passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born November 20, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Marjorie and Donald R. Leaym Sr. He married Ruth Ann Leaym on October 17, 1992 in Port Huron. Robert was employed… Read More

Cheryl A. Cox

May 31, 1964 to November 08, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of our beloved mother, Cheryl Ann Cox of Lexington, Michigan, who sadly passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, after a brief illness. Cheryl was born on May 31, 1964, Pima County, Arizona to the late… Read More