Obituaries

Margaret L Gergurich

October 18th, 1926 to March 20th, 2020

Margaret Louise Gergurich, 93, of Kimball Township, formerly of Painesdale, Michigan, died Friday, March 20, 2020. She was born October 18, 1926 in Painesdale, to the late Anton and Rose Gergurich. Margaret was a nurse with Portage View Hospital in… Read More

James Brennan

November 17th, 1955 to March 11th, 2020

James Patrick “Jay Bee” Brennan, 64, of Yale died March 11, 2020 after a long illness. He was born November 17, 1955 in Detroit to the late Raymond and Catherine Brennan. He married Mary Cathy Cooney in 1997 in Port Huron. James was a U.S. Navy… Read More

Brenda G Bishop

April 28th, 1944 to March 18th, 2020

Brenda Gail Bishop, 75, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born April 28, 1944 in Freeburn, Kentucky to the late Henry and Alena Tate. She married James Bishop Jr. on May 18, 1963 in Detroit. He died December 24, 1999. Mrs. Bishop… Read More

Carolyn Webster

November 17th, 1958 to March 17th, 2020

Carolyn Raetzel Webster, 61, passed away on March 17, 2020 surrounded by loved ones, after a battle with cancer. She was born November 17, 1958 in Port Huron, Michigan to Bernard “Mike” and Betty M. Raetzel. Carolyn was born and raised in Port… Read More

Donald E Samson

March 31st, 1940 to March 16th, 2020

Donald Elton Samson, 79, of Port Huron, died Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born March 31, 1940 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Louise Samson. He married Norma Peeling on December 15, 1990 in Port Huron. Mr. Samson retired from Morton Salt… Read More

Larry S Babin

April 25th, 1942 to March 16th, 2020

Larry Scott Babin, 77, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born April 25, 1942 in Windsor, Ontario to the late Jack and Anna Babin. He married Yvonne Mills on July 1, 1961 in Windsor. As a young man, Larry… Read More

William H Hunter

July 20th, 1939 to March 14th, 2020

William H. Hunter, 80, of Smiths Creek, sadly passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was born July 20, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Harley and Jean Hunter. Bill was a 1957 Marysville High School graduate. He was… Read More

Betty June Charron

April 7th, 1930 to March 1st, 2020

**Memorial services have been cancelled.** Betty June Charron, 89, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born April 7, 1930 in Port Huron, Michigan. Mrs. Charron was a wonderful mother and grandmother, sacrificing… Read More

Thomas H Rutkauske

December 8th, 1926 to March 13th, 2020

Thomas Henry “Mr. Ski” Rutkauske, 93, of Marysville, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 8, 1926 in Kimball Township to the late Henry and Ileen Rutkauske. He married Etta Pauline Sheldon on April… Read More

The Reverend T Kenneth R Norcross

December 18th, 1927 to March 12th, 2020

The Reverend T. Kenneth R. Norcross, 92, of Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Port Huron, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was born December 18, 1927 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland to the late Robert and Jessie (Buist) Norcross.… Read More

Donald A Martin

October 27th, 1937 to March 12th, 2020

Donald A. Martin, 82, of Marysville, died Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was born October 27, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Lawrence and Mary Martin. He married Madeline Klaas on August 5, 1961 in Port Huron. She died May 15, 2015. Mr. Martin was… Read More

Donna C "Kay" Skoglund

June 16th, 1937 to March 11th, 2020

Donna Catherine “Kay” Skoglund, 82, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was born June 16, 1937 in Billings, Montana to the late John and Catherine Dugan. She married Lon Skoglund on June 13, 1959 in Detroit. During her career, Kay… Read More

Edward M Lomasney

June 11th, 1939 to March 11th, 2020

Edward M. Lomasney, 80, of Lakeport, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020. He was born June 11, 1939 in Holland, Michigan to the late Thomas and Ruth Lomasney. He married Mary-Nell Hill on April 4, 1964 in Port Huron. She died September 9, 2016. Mr.… Read More

Gene R Smith

April 9th, 1938 to March 10th, 2020

Gene Raymond Smith, 81, of Fort Gratiot, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born April 9, 1938 in East Detroit to the late Russell and Norma Smith. He married Beverly Johnson on May 4, 1957 in Applegate. Mr. Smith was… Read More

Diane Eveningred

August 16th, 1948 to March 10th, 2020

Diane Eileen Eveningred, 71, of Port Huron Township, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born August 16, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Virgil and Eileen Ashton. She married James L. Eveningred on January 14, 1967 at St. John’s United Church of… Read More

Jeanette A Buckley

February 26th, 1941 to March 7th, 2020

Jeanette Ann Smith Buckley, 79, of Port Huron, died Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born February 26, 1941 in Kimball Township to the late Harold and Elsie Smith. She married Ronald Buckley on April 4, 1964 in Smiths Creek. Jeanette graduated from… Read More

Doris Doan

December 19th, 1939 to March 7th, 2020

Doris Mae Doan, 80, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born December 19, 1939 in Port Huron to the late George and Ellen Main. Doris was a cook at Diana’s Sweet Shop in downtown, Port Huron for over 30 years. She was a member of… Read More

Gerald D Whitmore

February 9th, 1943 to March 6th, 2020

Gerald David Whitmore, 77, of Brockway Township, died Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born February 9, 1943 in St. Clair Shores to the late Paul and Helen Whitmore. Gerald worked for Chrysler for many years before his retirement. He enjoyed hunting,… Read More

Cherrie L Genaw

June 15th, 1962 to March 6th, 2020

Cherrie Lee Genaw, 57, of Smiths Creek, died Friday, March 6, 2020. She was born June 15, 1962 in Port Huron to the late William and Helen Genaw. Cherrie was an assistant chef at the St. Clair Golf Club and Port Huron Golf Club for several years. She… Read More

Wayne A Yake

August 19th, 1938 to March 5th, 2020

Wayne Allen Yake Sr., 81, of Port Huron, died Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born August 19, 1938 in Illinois to the late Frank and Pearl Yake. Wayne served in the United States Navy. He was a bridgetender for the City of Port Huron for 20 years… Read More

Tommy Taylor

March 24th, 1955 to March 3rd, 2020

Mr. Tommy Vernell Taylor Sr., 64, of Port Huron, was born March 24, 1955. He departed from this life Tuesday, March 3, 2020. At age five, Tommy moved with his family to Kimball, Michigan. Tommy, also fondly known as “T”, attended Port Huron Area… Read More

Charlotte I Edie

January 1st, 1933 to March 3rd, 2020

Charlotte Irene Edie, 87, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born January 1, 1933 in Warren to the late Anthony and Elenore Ebach. She married William Edie on June 29, 1956 in Port Huron. Mrs. Edie enjoyed crocheting, beadwork… Read More

Marie C Koper

July 28th, 1948 to March 3rd, 2020

Marie Clara Koper, 71, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born July 28, 1948 in St. Clair to the late Charles and Eleanor Powers. She married Frank Koper on February 24, 1968 in St. Clair. He died July 4, 2009. Mrs. Koper was a… Read More

Nikki Carse Currie

April 9th, 1949 to March 2nd, 2020

Nikki Carse Currie, 70, of Port Huron, died Monday, March 2, 2020. She was born April 9, 1949 in Harbor Beach to the late Walter and Genevieve Currie. Nikki was a Program Assistant at The Harbor prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Port… Read More

Miranda A Tinney

October 24th, 1990 to March 2nd, 2020

Miranda Ann Tinney, 29, of Burtchville Township, died Monday, March 2, 2020. She was born October 24, 1990 in Port Huron. Known by her family as a social butterfly, Miranda was free-spirited and enjoyed life. She loved traveling, going to the beach,… Read More

Dorthae J Tosch

August 26th, 1929 to March 1st, 2020

Dorthae Jane Tosch, 90, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born August 26, 1929 in Lambs, Michigan to the late Melvin and Leota Lamb. She married Marvin J. Tosch on July 26, 1969 in Port Huron. He died December 23, 2015. Dorthae… Read More

William E Miskell

April 9th, 1927 to March 1st, 2020

William Edward Miskell, 92, of Port Huron, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, March 1, 2020 after a long decline. He was born April 9, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, the second son of Joseph and Lillian Miskell (nee Little), though he felt closer… Read More

Rebecca S Wedge

October 28th, 1952 to February 26th, 2020

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Wedge, 67, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was born October 28, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Percy and Olive Wedge. Becky was active with Community Enterprises and loved animals, especially her dog, Mickey.… Read More

Steven A Grabbitt

June 23rd, 1939 to February 26th, 2020

Steven A. Grabbitt, 80, of Port Huron, died February 26, 2020 in McLaren Port Huron after a long illness. He was born June 23, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Steven C. & Virginia Grabbitt. He married Esther Merceda Holmes on December 30, 1961 in Port… Read More

Margie E Limberg

December 24th, 1934 to February 25th, 2020

Margie Ellen (Nixon) Limberg escaped the pain and suffering of her earthly body on February 24, 2020, following a brief battle with cancer. Margie, born December 24, 1934, was the eldest of 5 children of Ralph and Pauline (Damaschke) Nixon of Port… Read More