Obituaries

Jerry D Vancely

February 26th, 1944 to October 14th, 2018

Jerry Daniel Vancely, 74, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born February 26, 1944 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Edwin and Mildred Vancely. He married Melissa Pedersen on August 9, 1979 in Three Rivers, Michigan. Jerry was a… Read More

Jill Normandin

November 17th, 1975 to October 12th, 2018

Jill Donna Normandin, 42, of Sandusky, died Friday, October 12, 2018. She was born November 17, 1975 in Media, Pennsylvania to David and Donna Purugganan. Jill enjoyed making jewelry and taking care of her cats. She is survived by her parents, David… Read More

Charles W Miller

March 24th, 1927 to October 12th, 2018

Charles Willis “Chuck” Miller, 91, of Marysville, died Friday, October 12, 2018. He was born March 24, 1927 in Flint to the late Willis and Florence Miller. He married Gertrude Edwards on June 30, 1956 in Port Huron. She died March 15, 2006. Mr.… Read More

Kathy M Gillett

March 17th, 1961 to October 11th, 2018

Kathy Marie Gillett, 57, of Port Huron, died Thursday, October 11, 2018. She was born March 17, 1961 in Sarnia, Ontario, to the late Robert and Christine Gillett. Kathy was employed with Lake Huron Medical Center. She enjoyed making crafts and… Read More

Lorena D "Lori" Bartley

July 14th, 1959 to October 10th, 2018

Lorena Dee “Lori” Bartley, 59, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was born July 14, 1959 in Port Huron to the late Eugene and Nellita Bartley. Lorena was a customs broker for many years prior to her illness. She loved music and… Read More

MaryLou Price

January 8th, 1943 to October 6th, 2018

Mary Lou Price, 75, of Port Huron, died Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born January 8, 1943 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late George A. and Mary Foley. Mary Lou loved bingo, playing cards, socializing with friends and family, having fun and… Read More

Norma L Rosch

January 26th, 1931 to October 3rd, 2018

Norma Lou Rosch, 87, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born January 26, 1931 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to the late Frederick and Margaret Rutherford. Mrs. Rosch was a nurse aide for many years. She was an aspiring pilot, loved… Read More

Ila "Jean" Frazer

September 8th, 1934 to October 2nd, 2018

Ila Imogene “Jean” Frazer, 84, of Clyde Township, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born September 8, 1934 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late John David and Lula Busby. She married Kenneth Frazer on March 17, 1966 in Port Huron. Mrs.… Read More

Francis E Marriott

September 15th, 1926 to October 1st, 2018

Francis Eleanor Marriott, 92, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born September 15, 1926 in Petrolia, Ontario, to the late James and Winifred Hull. She married Carol Gordon Marriott on February 14, 1945 in Sarnia. He died January 4,… Read More

Robert Wilton

August 28th, 1941 to September 29th, 2018

Robert Corwin Wilton, 77, of Marysville, died Saturday, September 29, 2018. He was born August 28, 1941 in Port Huron to the late Walter and Catherine Wilton. He married Anne Marie McDonald on May 21, 1977 in Port Huron. Robert graduated from Port… Read More

Tamirra C Reed

March 29th, 1989 to September 29th, 2018

Tamirra Chantel Reed was born on March 29, 1989, to young teen parents. With many tears and prayers the young parents, being babies themselves, asked Mary A. Reed to adopt Tamirra and raise her as her own. And she did! Tamirra accepted Christ at an… Read More

Nezer "Irene" Webb

February 12th, 1938 to September 29th, 2018

Nezer “Irene” Webb, 80, of Port Huron Township, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born February 12, 1938 in Bolton, North Carolina to the late Ebanezer and Etta Freeman. She married Samuel Webb on November 28, 1969… Read More

John F Liverance, Sr.

May 6th, 1941 to September 29th, 2018

John Frederick Liverance Sr., 77, of St. Clair Township, died at home Saturday, September 29, 2018 with his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy by his side. He was born May 6, 1941 in Port Huron to the late William J. and Fern M. Liverance. He married… Read More

Patricia Jiske

December 20th, 1940 to September 29th, 2018

Pat left this world peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Pat was born in St. Clair, Michigan to the late John “Jack” and Catherine Ruttan on December 20, 1940. Pat retired from Woodland Developmental Center where she taught sign language.… Read More

David J Genaw

April 19th, 1943 to September 27th, 2018

David James “Davey” Genaw, 75, of Port Huron, died Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born April 19, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Robert & Helena Genaw. Mr. Genaw worked at American Tape before his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and… Read More

Betty May Basnaw

August 25th, 1931 to September 27th, 2018

Betty May Basnaw, 87, of Clyde Township, died Thursday September 27, 2018. She was born August 25, 1931 in Port Huron to the late Bruce and Nellie Churchill. She married Leon Basnaw Sr. on November 27, 1947 in Port Huron. He died October 21, 2015.… Read More

Frances L "Lee" Smyth

January 4th, 1926 to September 26th, 2018

Frances Leora “Lee” Smyth, 92, of Marysville, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018. She was born January 4, 1926 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Gideon Alphonsus and Frances Forrest Lee Gough. She married Floyd Smyth Jr. on July 25, 1956 in… Read More

Charles A "Van" VanNorman

December 7th, 1935 to September 25th, 2018

Charles A. “Van” VanNorman, 82, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was born December 7, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Clarence and Catherine VanNorman and grew up in Lakeport. He married Marvel Garska on March 20, 1966 in Port… Read More

David Bonkoske

April 2nd, 1956 to September 24th, 2018

David Brian Bonkoske, 62, of Port Huron died Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born April 2, 1956 in Port Huron to the late Donald and Marguerite Bonkoske. He was self employed as a carpenter. He is survived by sons, Brian & Lance (Gretchan)… Read More

Marion Thomas

March 15th, 1939 to September 19th, 2018

Marion Thomas, 79, of Avoca, peacefully took the Lord’s hand on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at home with her daughter by her side. She was born March 15, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Louis and Rosa Buntrock. She married Wayne L. Thomas. He… Read More

Michael D Petty

April 5th, 1950 to September 17th, 2018

Michael D. Petty, 68, of Port Huron, died Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born April 5, 1950 in Port Huron to Lula and the late James Petty. Michael was employed with Blue Water Transit prior to his retirement. He was an avid chess player. He is… Read More

John W Shonka

August 19th, 1962 to September 16th, 2018

John W. Shonka, 56, of Warren, formerly of Port Huron, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was born August 19, 1962 in Detroit to the late Thomas and Rosalie Shonka. He married Julia R. Leighton on June 6, 1986 in Port Huron. John… Read More

Bradd Ferns

January 26th, 1956 to September 15th, 2018

Bradd James Ferns, 62, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born January 26, 1956 in Port Huron to the late William L. and Doreen P. Ferns. He married Dawn Mueller on June 18, 1983 in Port Huron. Bradd was employed in heating,… Read More

Linda Hilt

October 6th, 1944 to September 12th, 2018

Linda Hilt, 73, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was born October 6, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Edward and Dorothy Salisbury. She married Bruce Hilt on July 31, 1969 in Clarkston. Mrs. Hilt was a Registered Nurse. She… Read More

Leland J. "Butch" Purkiss

March 6th, 1938 to September 12th, 2018

Leland Joseph “Butch” Purkiss, 80, of Marysville, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born March 6, 1938 in Port Huron to the late S. Edward and Dorothy Purkiss. He married Edith Fye on July 19, 1958 in Pilgrim Lutheran Church,… Read More

Leah L Miles

September 4th, 1981 to September 11th, 2018

Leah Leslie Miles, 37, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born September 4, 1981 in Port Huron. Leah was a telephone operator with Innovative Teleservices. She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Miles; five children, Cameron,… Read More

Adalynne Jean Peeling

September 11th, 2016 to September 11th, 2018

Adalynne Jean “Addie” Peeling, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 on her second birthday. She was born September 11, 2016 in Pontiac. Adalynne is survived by her parents, James and Amber Peeling; her siblings, Abrianna “Abbie”… Read More

Harry B Kerr

March 21st, 1954 to September 9th, 2018

Harry B. Kerr, 64, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born March 21, 1954 in Port Huron to the late John and Helen Kerr. He married Deborah L. Elliott on July 23, 2005 in Smiths Creek. She preceded him in death on November 19,… Read More

Kenneth L Clark

September 26th, 1935 to September 9th, 2018

Kenneth Lawrence Clark, 82, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born September 26, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Ernest and Olive Clark. He married Noreen Frizzell on September 14, 1957 in Port Huron.… Read More

Eileen M Reeves

April 27th, 1919 to September 5th, 2018

Eileen M. Reeves, 99, of Port Huron, was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born April 27, 1919 in Port Huron to the late Ferdinand and Lillie Miller. She married Amos Kenneth Reeves on September 19, 1950 in Angola, Indiana.… Read More