Obituaries

Gail M. DeFrain

November 21st, 1946 to September 25th, 2017

Gail M. DeFrain, 70, of Port Huron, died Monday, September 25, 2017. She was born November 21, 1946 in Port Huron to the late Shirley and Dorothy Frazier. Gail worked as a housekeeper until her retirement. She enjoyed making crafts, playing board… Read More

Beverly May Farmer

May 3rd, 1942 to September 25th, 2017

Beverly May Greene-Farmer, age 75, of Lexington, passed away September 25, 2017. Bev spent most of her life in Sanilac County. She drove a school bus for Cros-Lex schools, while her children attended. Bev loved playing pool, darts, cards and dice.… Read More

Heidi McClarty

February 27th, 1961 to September 24th, 2017

Heidi Jeanne McClarty, 56, of Port Huron, died Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born February 27, 1961 in Port Huron to the late Charles and Lena Edwards. Mrs. McClarty enjoyed singing, crocheting and was very fashionable. She is survived by her… Read More

LeRoy C Hartman

February 14th, 1927 to September 22nd, 2017

LeRoy Carl Hartman, 90, of Port Huron, died Friday, September 22, 2017. He was born February 14, 1927 in Port Huron to the late Roy and Irene Hartman. He married Berniece A. Hickson on May 30, 1948 in an airplane at an air show in Harbor Beach. LeRoy… Read More

Waldtraut I Nugent

June 4th, 1927 to September 20th, 2017

Waldtraut I. Nugent, 90, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was born June 4, 1927 in Königsberg, Germany to the late Ferdinand and Helena Muller. She married Bernard L. Nugent on September 15, 1956 in Gelnhausen,… Read More

Paul R Larabell

August 12th, 1974 to September 18th, 2017

Paul Ryan Larabell, 43, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday September 18, 2017. He was born August 12, 1974 in St. Clair to Yvonne “Bonnie” and the late Clayton Larabell. Paul loved his family and spending time in the woods in Beards Hills. He enjoyed… Read More

Ralph A Miller

June 11th, 1937 to September 17th, 2017

Ralph Arthur Miller, 80, of Columbus Township, died Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born June 11, 1937 in Detroit to the late Bernard and Mildred Miller. He married the love of his life, Marilyn M. Mazur, on July 29, 1961 in Mt. Clemens. Ralph was… Read More

Barbara R Lasky

February 10th, 1935 to September 14th, 2017

Barbara Ruth Lasky, 82, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Marysville and St. Clair, died Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born February 10, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Kenneth and Marie James. She married her best friend and confidante, Marvin… Read More

John E. Simpson, Sr.

February 21st, 1926 to September 14th, 2017

John E. “Jack” Simpson Sr., 91, of Marysville, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 after a short illness. He was born February 21, 1926 in Clio to the late Ernest and Mary Alice Simpson. He married Doris J. Hawtin on September 23, 1944. She… Read More

Anna M Beacher

June 11th, 1919 to September 12th, 2017

Anna Mae Beacher, 98, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born June 11, 1919 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania to the late David and Anna Evans. She married Paul C. Beacher on December 26, 1942 in Mahanoy… Read More

Sherri A Jackson

December 22nd, 1946 to September 10th, 2017

Sherri Ann Jackson, 70, of St. Clair Township, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born December 22, 1946 in Detroit to the late Helen and Verrill D. McNabb Sr. She married G. Wayne Jackson on April 15,… Read More

Ryland C Hildreth

August 29th, 2017 to September 9th, 2017

Ryland Carter Hildreth, infant, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born August 29, 2017 in Port Huron to Jonathan and Jennifer Hildreth. Ryland is survived by his parents; sister, Zoey Hildreth; grandmothers, Kathy… Read More

Vonda I Tosch

May 22nd, 1939 to September 7th, 2017

Vonda Irene Tosch, 78, of Port Huron, died Thursday, September 7, 2017. She was born May 22, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Ervin and Majessia Ingram. Vonda was employed with Kmart until her retirement. She was previously employed with Peter L’s… Read More

Annette R Pickett

May 24th, 1947 to September 6th, 2017

Annette Ruth Pickett, 70, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She was born May 24, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Walter and Marion Klaas. She married Robert M. Pickett Sr. on November 28, 1998 in Port Huron. He preceded her in… Read More

Donna J Albert

October 29th, 1937 to September 5th, 2017

Donna Jean Albert, 79, of Marysville, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born October 29, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Florence Bartley. She married Richard I. Albert Sr. on July 7, 1956 in Port Huron. Mrs. Albert enjoyed playing… Read More

Jean M McClelland

May 4th, 1931 to September 5th, 2017

Jean Marie McClelland, 86, of Marysville, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born May 4, 1931 in Grand Rapids to the late Roy and Fannie Alexander. She married Clinton McClelland on July 2, 1948 in Sandusky. He died April 12, 1983. Mrs.… Read More

Ethel L Blaszczuk

November 12th, 1918 to September 4th, 2017

Ethel Lucille Blaszczuk, 98, of Port Huron, died Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born November 12, 1918 to the late Hiram and Olive Wolfe. She married Paul Blaszczuk in 1947. He died December 1, 1996. Mrs. Blaszczuk attended Port Huron High… Read More

Dale E Brabant

March 15th, 1946 to September 3rd, 2017

Dale E. Brabant, 71, of Port Huron, died Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was born March 15, 1946 in Clayton New York to the late Kenita and Bernice Brabant. He married Bethany Kujawa on November 11, 1989 in Marine City. Mr. Brabant was employed with… Read More

Annetta J Dunn

May 8th, 1917 to September 2nd, 2017

Annetta Jane Dunn, 100, of Port Huron, died Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born May 8, 1917 in Gladstone to the late John and Laura Broeckaert. She married Lehmann “Lefty” Dunn on August 17, 1940 in Gladstone. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Theodore J May

May 24th, 1935 to September 1st, 2017

Theodore John May, 82, of Marysville, died Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born May 24, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Henry and Clara May. He married Carol E. Steinhaus on January 29, 1955 in Port Huron. Theodore was a master electrician with IBEW… Read More

Ruth D Kish

March 16th, 1946 to August 30th, 2017

Ruth Dorothea Kish, 71, of Port Huron, formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born March 16, 1946 in Detroit to the late Donald and Dorothy Flaherty. Ruth was a bus driver for 13 years and custodian for seven years… Read More

Gregory E Demartino, Sr.

November 17th, 1933 to August 29th, 2017

Gregory Earl Demartino Sr., 83, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was born November 17, 1933 in Detroit to the late Adam and Josephine Demartino. He married Mary Ann Whaley on April 11, 1956 in Detroit. Gregory was employed… Read More

Catherine Hillock

April 22nd, 1924 to August 29th, 2017

Catherine Geddes McLaren Hillock, 93, of Fort Gratiot, passed away August 29, 2017 at Blue Water Lodge assisted living. Catherine was born on April 22, 1924 to Robert and Jean (Twivey) McLaren. She married Armond L. Hillock on September 6, 1947. … Read More

Lorraine A Wulff

January 29th, 1924 to August 28th, 2017

Lorraine Alice Wulff, 93, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, August 28, 2017. She was born January 29, 1924 in Bay City to the late Meno and Garnetta Pilon. She married Arwood “Woody” Wulff on October 2, 1943 in St. Paul Episcopal Church, Port Huron.… Read More

Shirley J Mainguy

July 27th, 1930 to August 27th, 2017

Shirley J. Mainguy, 87, of Lewiston and formerly of Port Huron, died Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was born July 27, 1930 in Port Huron to the late Elmer and Clara Pleiness. She married Thomas J. Mainguy on April 3, 1948 in St. Joseph Catholic Church,… Read More

C. Lysle Smith

July 1st, 1931 to August 22nd, 2017

C. Lysle Smith, 86, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was born July 1, 1931 in Bad Axe to the late Alger and Irma Smith. He married Betty Gilmour on December 12, 1953 in Port Huron. Mr. Smith was a 1949 graduate of Port Huron High… Read More

Viola M Odle

February 15th, 1927 to August 22nd, 2017

Viola Margurite Odle, 90, of Burtchville, died peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born February 15, 1927 in Port Huron to the late Fred and Margurite Putze. She married Robert Odle on May 9, 1945 in Avoca. He… Read More

Henry L Sloan

October 3rd, 1961 to August 21st, 2017

Henry “Lee” Sloan, 55, of Clyde Township, died Monday, August 21, 2017 following a short illness. He was born October 3, 1961 in Port Huron to the late Henry and Katherine Sloan. He married Shelly A. Green on July 18, 2015 in Port Huron. Lee was… Read More

Lonnie K Nichols

September 28th, 1950 to August 21st, 2017

Lonnie Keith Nichols, 66, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born September 28, 1950 in Romeo to the late William and Frances Nichols. He married Linda A. Manns on February 3, 1973 in Port Huron. Mr. Nichols… Read More

Eric J Moran

December 21st, 1978 to August 20th, 2017

Eric James Moran, 38, of Kimball, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2017. He was born December 21, 1978 in Port Huron. Eric was a welder with Laporte Industries Inc. He enjoyed nature, walking his dog and spending time with family and friends.… Read More