Obituaries

Faith I Hunter

July 1st, 1945 to March 7th, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Faith Irene Hunter. Faith, 75, of Smiths Creek, began her heavenly journey on March 7, 2021 in the comfort of her home. She was born July 1, 1945 to the late Lillian Sexton and… Read More

Josephine A Audet

March 15th, 1943 to March 6th, 2021

Josephine Ann Audet, 77, of Ortonville, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Blue Water Hospice Home. She was born March 15, 1943 in Cass City to the late Raymond and Josephine Shuler. She married Charles Audet on March 14, 1964 in Port Huron. Mrs.… Read More

Frank S. M. Samples

November 14th, 1934 to March 6th, 2021

Frank Sheldon Monroe Samples, 86, of Marysville and Kissimmee, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born November 14, 1934 in Cedar Grove, West Virginia to the late Amos Monroe and Vanna Belle Samples. He married Mary… Read More

Joan A Reid

October 27th, 1931 to March 3rd, 2021

Joan Alice Reid, 89, of Marysville, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born October 27, 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late Henry and Elizabeth Runke. She married Jack Reid on May 6, 1961 in… Read More

Robert G Hellems

February 10th, 1949 to March 2nd, 2021

Robert George Hellems, 72, of Wales Township died Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born February 10, 1949 in Detroit to the late John and Edna Hellems. Robert was a graduate of Cass Tech High School and then served two tours in Vietnam with the United… Read More

James E Peeling Jr.

March 20th, 1959 to March 1st, 2021

James Edward Peeling Jr., 61, of Kimball Township, died Monday, March 1, 2021 after a short illness. He was born March 20, 1959 in Port Huron to Norma and the late James Peeling. He married Deborah Love on December 22, 1990 in Port Huron. Mr. Peeling… Read More

Thomas G Wakeham Sr.

December 30th, 1942 to March 1st, 2021

Thomas G. Wakeham Sr., 78, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born December 30, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Kenneth and Margaret Wakeham. He married Patricia Monzo on June 10, 1961 in Port Huron. She died December 1, 2015. Mr.… Read More

Steven J Kelch

July 23rd, 1983 to March 1st, 2021

Steven James Kelch, 37, of Burtchville, died Monday, March 1, 2021 as a direct result of a violent attack he received the previous week. He was born July 23, 1983 in Port Huron. Steven was an amateur mycologist and loved riding his motorcycle. He was… Read More

Richard L Morden

March 20th, 1931 to March 1st, 2021

Richard “Dick” Morden, 89, of Port Huron, died Monday, March 1, 2021. Richard was born on March 20, 1931 in Lansing to the late Manley and Margaret Morden. He married Clara Wilson on February 16, 1957. They were married for 42 years, until her… Read More

Bing Wang

October 21st, 1963 to February 28th, 2021

Bing Wang, 57, of Marysville died Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones, as he took his last breath. His courageous battle with cancer showed his strength in tackling every life challenge with his signature… Read More

Sharon L Davey

November 30th, 1939 to February 26th, 2021

Sharon Lee Davey, 81, of Port Huron, joined her beloved husband, Ben, and dear parents in the presence of the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born November 30, 1939 to the late Willard and Doris Drown. She married Ben Davey on October 25,… Read More

James A Winkel

June 12th, 1948 to February 26th, 2021

James Albert Winkel, 72, of Port Huron, died Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born June 12, 1948 in Port Huron. James enjoyed gardening, loved his family and was a generous person who loved to visit and attend family reunions. He is survived by his… Read More

Grant D McCoy

September 11th, 1972 to February 25th, 2021

Grant Donyea McCoy, 48, of Port Huron, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born September 11, 1972 in Detroit to the late Jimmy Dickinson and Dollie McCoy. Grant was a chef for many years. He enjoyed playing poker, singing, cooking and spending… Read More

Doris J Kelch

July 16th, 1936 to February 25th, 2021

Doris Jean Kelch, 84, of Port Huron, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born July 16, 1936 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Asa and Viola Adkins. Doris worked as a nurse at Port Huron Hospital for many years. She is survived by six children.… Read More

Donald Duff

September 23rd, 1951 to February 24th, 2021

Donald Duff passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. His parents were the late Leslie and Elvira Duff. Donald was a tool maker for many years prior to his retirement. He leaves behind his wife, Dolores; his son, Scott Duff and his wife Kelly; two… Read More

Bethany E Radtke

April 2nd, 1930 to February 24th, 2021

Bethany Eve Radtke, 90, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born April 2, 1930 in South Haven, Michigan to the late Oskar and Hilda Radtke. Ms. Radtke was a Marine City public school teacher from 1952 to 1986. She was a member… Read More

Teresa Y Hustek

April 17th, 1962 to February 22nd, 2021

Teresa Yvonne Hustek, 58, of Port Huron, died Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born April 17, 1962 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Joseph and Shirley Sarazin. Teresa is survived by her son, Christopher (Michelle) Hustek; daughter, Amy Hustek;… Read More

Mark L Critchett

March 21st, 1950 to February 22nd, 2021

Mark L. Critchett, 70, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born March 21, 1950 in Detroit to the late John and Hilda Critchett. Mark enjoyed playing games on his computer, watching wrestling on TV, working in the yard and going to… Read More

Ruth I Anglebrandt

December 29th, 1935 to February 22nd, 2021

Ruth Ione Anglebrandt, 85, of Port Huron, died Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born December 29, 1935 in Port Huron. Ruth worked for Troy Cleaners for many years. She enjoyed cooking, camping, going to the 4-H fair and sitting on the front porch.… Read More

Vallarie B Ward

August 27th, 1969 to February 17th, 2021

Vallarie Bebe Ward, 51, of Smiths Creek died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 17, 2021 after routine surgery. She was born August 27, 1969 in Port Huron. Vallarie was an animal lover and was passionate about her job at Plaza Pet Club. More than… Read More

Thomas G Dobson

December 3rd, 1951 to February 18th, 2021

Thomas Gary Dobson, 69, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born December 3, 1951 in Port Huron to the late John and Helen Dobson. He married Mable Taylor on April 3, 1971 in Port Huron. Mr.… Read More

Mary L Smith

September 7th, 1928 to February 18th, 2021

Mary Louise Smith, 92, of Marysville, died Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born September 7, 1928 in Detroit to the late Nicolas and Iona Weiden. She married Elijah G. Smith Jr. on July 19, 1947 in Algonac. He preceded her in death on November… Read More

Michael J Post

September 25th, 2002 to February 17th, 2021

Michael James Post Jr., 18, of Kimball Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born September 25, 2002 in Port Huron and was a lifelong area resident. Michael attended Port Huron High School and was a member of the… Read More

Freida D Brown

January 13th, 1935 to February 17th, 2021

Freida D. Brown, 86, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born January 13, 1935 in Monroe City, Indiana to the late Edwin and Opal Perry. She married James H. Brown on June 19, 1955 in Monroe City. They lived in Boswell,… Read More

Burt R Whitican

April 28th, 1935 to February 16th, 2021

Burt Rudolph Whitican, 85, of North Street, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born April 28, 1935 in North Street to the late Burt and Helen Whitican. He married Mary Jane Rowley on February 22, 1958 in Port Huron. Mr. Whitican was an auto body… Read More

Orval D Bachus

February 22nd, 1928 to February 16th, 2021

Orval Donnell Bachus Jr., 92, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born February 22, 1928 in Port Huron to the late Orval D. “Happy” and Edna Bachus. Orval was a teacher and librarian at Port Huron Area Schools for many years.… Read More

Yvette J Brown

October 11th, 1965 to February 14th, 2021

Yvette Jeryl Brown, 55, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born October 11, 1965 at a U.S. Air Force Base in Germany to Elizabeth and the late Harry Burrell. She married Josh Brown Jr. on August 28, 1987 in Port… Read More

William H "Bill" Meier

August 2nd, 1931 to February 13th, 2021

William H. “Bill” Meier, 89, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born August 2, 1931 in Detroit to the late William and Theresa Heinman. He married Jacqueline L. Sherbutt on July 31, 1950 in St. Clair. She died December 20,… Read More

Nancy L Hext

July 19th, 1941 to February 12th, 2021

Nancy Lee Hext, 79, of Port Huron, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021. She was born July 19, 1941 in Monroe to the late Willard and Matilda Waldvogel. On October 5, 1963 she married Roger Hext in Monroe, where they made their home.… Read More

Francis W "Bill" Easton

March 29th, 1942 to February 12th, 2021

Francis William “Bill” Easton, Jr. 78, of Port Huron, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born at home on March 29, 1942 to the late Francis and Katherine Easton and raised on the family farm at the end of Beach Road in Port Huron… Read More