Obituaries

Patricia E McLane

March 29th, 1941 to November 3rd, 2023

Patricia Elizabeth McLane, 82, of Clyde Township, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 29, 1941 in East Detroit, Michigan to the late Bert A. and Amelia W. Phillips. Patricia was an… Read More

Patricia L Evans

January 23rd, 1930 to November 3rd, 2023

Patricia Louise Evans, 93, of Marysville, died Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born January 23, 1930 in Worth Township to the late Russell and Verda Shell. She married Donald J. Evans on February 24, 1951 in Croswell and he preceded her in death… Read More

John M Pearce

December 16th, 1960 to November 3rd, 2023

John Michael Pearce, 62, of Port Huron, died Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born December 16, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut. John served in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for many years and was also employed in manufacturing. He enjoyed… Read More

Michael D. Forstner, Jr.

June 13th, 1969 to November 3rd, 2023

Michael D. Forstner, Jr., 54, of Croswell, died Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born June 13, 1969 in Port Huron to Sharon K. and Michael D. Forstner Sr. He married Vickie Lee Kramp on November 30, 1999 in Port Huron. Mike graduated from Port Huron… Read More

Richard "Rick" Goodmen

May 26th, 1946 to November 2nd, 2023

Richard “Rick” Goodmen, 77, of Marysville, died Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born May 26, 1946 in St. Clair to the late Joseph and Dorothy Goodmen. He married Karen Odle on May 3, 1968 in St. Edward on the Lake Catholic Church. Rick worked… Read More

LaVern M "Jack" Dahl

December 26th, 1941 to November 2nd, 2023

LaVern Morris “Jack” Dahl, 81, of Port Huron, died Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born December 26, 1941 in Harbor Beach. Jack served in the U.S. Army. After the service he was employed as a truck driver for many years and also worked as an… Read More

Charles "Dave" Downey

September 24th, 1961 to October 30th, 2023

Charles “Dave” Downey, 62, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born September 24, 1961 in Yale. He married Valerie Jean Lemon on April 27, 1985 in Yale and they were married for 34 years until her death on June 4, 2019. Dave… Read More

Eleanor E May

October 30th, 2023

Eleanor Elizabeth May, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, October 30, 2023. Eleanor was a life-long member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. She was a long-time member of the YMCA and enjoyed swimming, racquetball, tennis, golf, Bridge and… Read More

Katherine Irene Wesch

May 14th, 1950 to October 28th, 2023

Katherine Irene Wesch, aged 73, of Marysville, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 14, 1950 in Detroit to the late Stanley and Mae Golec. Katherine exchanged vows with John R.… Read More

Gloria J Henry

February 16th, 1957 to October 28th, 2023

Gloria Jean Henry, 66, of Fort Gratiot, Michigan died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born February 16, 1957 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Vincent and Clara Kolarik. Her passion for education and learning earned her multiple graduate… Read More

Mary A "Pat" Swift

July 5th, 1932 to October 28th, 2023

Mary Ann “Pat” Swift, 91, of Port Huron, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born July 5, 1932 in Orrville, Alabama to the late O.B. and Mariah Anderson. She married OBerry “Heavy” Swift on June 26, 1964 in Port… Read More

Shayne W Werth

January 30th, 1953 to October 28th, 2023

Shayne William Werth, 70, of Marysville, died Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born January 30, 1953 in Pontiac to the late Raymond and Almeda Werth. He married Benita Parmann on October 13, 1973 in Port Huron. Shayne was employed with Eugene… Read More

Roger McGinnis

July 27th, 1960 to October 27th, 2023

Roger McGinnis, 63, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 27, 2023. He was reunited with his mother Lois Dake and his beloved wife. He was born July 27, 1960 in Port Huron. Roger is survived by four siblings, Laura (Robert) Kilbourne, Billie Jo Levitt,… Read More

Fred L Barber Jr.

November 29th, 1943 to October 26th, 2023

Fred Leland Barber Jr., 79, of Marysville, died Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born November 29, 1943 in Memphis, Michigan to the late Violet and Fred Barber Sr. He married Judy Ray on August 5, 1978 in Memphis. Fred was a driver for General… Read More

William Welsh

October 9th, 1947 to October 25th, 2023

William Frank Welsh, 76, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born October 9, 1947 in Port Huron. William is survived by two children, Sheila and Shane Welsh; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Bryan (Ona), Kelly… Read More

James M "Mike" Little

October 23rd, 1953 to October 25th, 2023

James Michael “Mike” Little, 70, of Kimball Township, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born October 23, 1953 in Cleveland, Mississippi to the late Morris and Lavern Little and grew up in Drew, Mississippi. He married Marlane “Laney”… Read More

Ellianna L Bailey

May 17th, 2004 to October 21st, 2023

Ellianna Lynn Bailey, 19, of Marysville, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at home. She was born May 17, 2004 in Port Huron to Brandy and Webster “Web” Bailey III. Ellianna attended Marysville High School and graduated from the Success Virtual… Read More

Joseph C Long Jr.

March 1st, 2001 to October 20th, 2023

Joseph C. Long Jr., 22, of Detroit and Port Huron, died Friday, October 20, 2023 after a battle with brain cancer. He was born March 1, 2001 in Warren. Joseph attended Port Huron Area Schools and participated in many activities during his school… Read More

Jean A Marsh

June 27th, 1939 to October 19th, 2023

Jean Ann Marsh, 84, of Clyde Township, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born June 27, 1939 in Carsonville to the late Charles A. and Geraldine Miller. Jean graduated from Port Huron High School. She is survived by two children, Crystal Sersha… Read More

Dorothy M Craig

March 2nd, 1931 to October 16th, 2023

Dorothy Mae Austerberry Craig, 92 of Fort Gratiot, Michigan went to be with the Lord Monday, October 16, 2023. Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 2, 1931, daughter of Earl and Mae (Turcotte) Austerberry. The Austerberry family moved to… Read More

Bonnie J Rickett Davis

June 6th, 1956 to October 16th, 2023

Bonnie June Rickett Davis, 67, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born June 6, 1956 in Port Huron to the late Earl and Vivian Rickett. Bonnie graduated from Port Huron High School in 1975. She is survived by four children, Veronica… Read More

Paul J Vibbert

March 7th, 1941 to October 16th, 2023

Paul Joseph Wadsworth Vibbert, 82, of Fort Gratiot Township, died peacefully Monday, October 16, 2023. Paul was always a hard worker, and was retired from the Chrysler Corporation. He was a very dedicated and active AA member. He had recently earned… Read More

Jerry H Bell

July 5th, 1948 to October 15th, 2023

Jerry Hunter Bell, 75, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 after a short illness. He was born July 5, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Kenneth H. and Mary Ellen Bell. He married Gail D. Quaine on July 17, 1978 in Port Huron. Jerry grew up in… Read More

Charles R Kott

September 18th, 1932 to October 13th, 2023

Charles Raymond “Chuck or Charlie” Kott, 91, of Port Huron Township, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 in the presence of his loving family. He was born September 18,1932 in Detroit to the late Gustav and Charlotte Kott. Chuck served in the… Read More

Carole E Kamenski

May 21st, 1940 to October 12th, 2023

Carole Elizabeth Kamenski, 83, of Kimball Township, formerly of Ford City, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born May 21, 1940 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late William and Elizabeth Aftanas. She married Robert… Read More

Catherine S Cangemi

May 18th, 1945 to September 6th, 2023

Catherine S. Cangemi, 78, of Grant Township, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born May 18, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Catherine MacCallum. She married Peter J. Cangemi on June 10, 1967 in St. Edward on the Lake Catholic… Read More

Frederick C Ernst

April 9th, 1952 to October 11th, 2023

Frederick Charles Ernst Jr., 71, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born April 9, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Kathleen and Frederick Ernst Sr. He married Debra J. Meyer on July 14, 1972 in Port Huron. She preceded him in… Read More

Rosemary R Sovereen

September 23rd, 1941 to October 10th, 2023

Rosemary R. Sovereen, 82, formerly of Marysville, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born September 23, 1941 in Sparlingville to the late John and Eleanor Meinhardt. She married Robert Sovereen on August 8, 1959 in Port Huron. He preceded her in… Read More

William H "Buddy" Sutherland

August 19th, 1959 to October 10th, 2023

William Horton “Buddy” Sutherland Jr., 64, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born August 19, 1959 in Port Huron to the late Minnie and William Sutherland Sr. Buddy played basketball and ran cross country and track in high… Read More

David J Tice

July 8th, 1951 to October 10th, 2023

David John Tice, 72, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born July 8, 1951 in Port Huron to the late John E. and Mary Ellen Tice. He married Linda Herr on July 13, 1985 in Port Huron. David served in the U.S. Air Force during… Read More