Obituaries

Iris I Koch

June 19, 1952 to March 15, 2019

Iris Irene Koch, 66, of Port Huron, died Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born June 19, 1952 in Seattle, Washington to the late John Gregory and Inas Illene Ziegler, the fourth child of that union. She married William Basil James Koch III in December… Read More

Michael E Alston

December 18, 1961 to March 15, 2019

Michael Edward Alston Sr., 57, of Port Huron, died Thursday, March 13, 2019. He was born December 18, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee to Nancy and the late David Alston. Mr. Alston was a certified luthier, which is a person who makes guitars and… Read More

CCM William A Cieciek, USAF, Ret

September 26, 1927 to February 03, 2019

Command Chief Master Sergeant, William A. Cieciek, U.S. Air Force Ret, 91, of Marysville, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was born September 26, 1927 in Detroit to the late Boleslaw and Wladyslawa Cieciek. He married Felice “Phyllis” Grabits… Read More

Rosemary A Spens

March 11, 1924 to March 13, 2019

Rosemary Ann Spens, 95, of Marysville, formally of Memphis, died peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1924 in Anchorville to the late Arthur and Barbara (Reuemnapp) Van Tiem. She married Frederick… Read More

Timothy W Hill

November 10, 1958 to February 26, 2019

Timothy William Hill, 60, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born November 10, 1958 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Mary Ella Hill. Mr. Hill is survived by four children, Tim Dickinson, Robert Lovett, Christopher Hill and… Read More

Melody D Basney

April 22, 1948 to March 12, 2019

Melody Dawn Basney, 70, of Port Huron died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was born April 22, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Gladys Waun. Melody enjoyed playing bingo, playing games on the computer, going to garage sales and shopping with… Read More

Julie D Payionk

January 22, 1959 to March 11, 2019

Julia Dawn “Julie” (Hering) Payionk, 60, of Kimball, died Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born January 22, 1959 in Port Huron to William and Jane Hering. Julie was a property manager with KMG Prestige. She was a great cook and enjoyed… Read More

Gerald Russel

May 24th, 1948 to March 11th, 2019

Gerald Leonard Russel, 70, of Port Huron, died Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born May 24, 1948 in Port Huron to the late John and Mildred Russel. He married Kay Ann Walters on June 26, 1971 in Port Huron. Gerald served in the U.S. Army during the… Read More

Donald J Eilers

December 06, 1946 to March 10, 2019

Donald James Eilers, 72, of Clyde Township, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born December 6, 1946 in Bad Axe to the late Alvin and Christine Eilers. He married Gay Wing on March 28, 1969 in Bad Axe. Don worked for Sears… Read More

Shirley A Bonnici

October 11, 1932 to March 10, 2019

Shirley Ann Bonnici, 86, of Marysville, died Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born October 11, 1932 in Detroit to Walter and Alma Hebel. She married James J. Bonnici on February 19, 1955 in Hazel Park. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan who loved to… Read More

Richard E Meadows

December 03, 1939 to March 10, 2019

Richard Eugene Meadows, 79, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born December 3, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Richard and Mary Meadows. His parents were from Ireland and found the Blue Water area to be home. Richard married Ellen… Read More

Jill A Prause

March 01, 1945 to March 10, 2019

Jill Ann Prause, 74, of Marysville, died Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born March 1, 1945 in Port Huron to the late John and Margaret McCabe. She married Robert Prause on May 25, 1993 in Las Vegas. Mrs. Prause was employed at Hillger’s Bar and… Read More

Walter H Williams

May 01, 1950 to March 07, 2019

Walter H. Williams, 68, of Goodells, died Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was born May 1, 1950 in Haddock, Georgia to the late John and Juanita Williams. He married Arvelia Williams in Port Huron on August 3, 1986. Walter served in the U.S. Army… Read More

Sherri L Kinsman

November 25, 1948 to March 06, 2019

Sherri L. Kinsman, 70, of East China died Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born November 25, 1948 in Osaka, Japan to the late Harold and Margaret McCoy. Sherri is survived by two daughters, Bobbie Gunter and June Kinsman. Cremation has taken… Read More

Douglas F McLeod

May 15, 1948 to March 06, 2019

Douglas Frank McLeod, 70, of Port Huron passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was the only child born to Jean A. and the late Douglas Jack McLeod. Doug graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree… Read More

Elizabeth J Mannahan

September 08, 1945 to March 05, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Mannahan, 73, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born September 8, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Floyd A. and Betty Jane Hoag. She married Raymond Mannahan on September 8, 1992. He preceded her in death on September… Read More

Wesley B McFadden

March 05, 1929 to March 04, 2019

Wesley Bruce McFadden, 89, of Clyde Township, died Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born March 5, 1929 in Dresden, Ontario, Canada to the late Norman and Earla McFadden. He married Gloria Jean Zuehlke on January 17, 1948 in First United Methodist… Read More

David G Richmond

August 25, 1947 to February 23, 2019

David George Richmond, 71, of Marysville, died February 23, 2019 in Lake Huron Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Lyle and Mary Richmond. He married Joni Bassett on July 16, 2005 in Marine City. David was a… Read More

Loretta E Miller

August 06, 1921 to March 02, 2019

Loretta E. Miller, 97, of Port Huron, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Loretta was born to the late Laverne and Laura Eaton of Buffalo, New York, on August 6, 1921. She was a U.S. Civil Service employee and in 1945… Read More

Cherie L Peterson

October 20, 1967 to February 28, 2019

Cherie Lynn Peterson, 51, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 28, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Chronic Lyme Disease. She was born October 20, 1967 and was the daughter of Joseph and Donna (Socha)… Read More

Esther L Autio

July 13, 1928 to February 27, 2019

Esther Lillian Autio, 90, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 She was born July 13, 1928 in Ramsey, Michigan to the late Matt and Justina Autio. She is survived by her great niece, Sarah Collins; and nephew-in-law, Paul Collins. She… Read More

Ruth M Smith

March 21, 1927 to February 25, 2019

Ruth Muriel Smith, 91, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born March 21, 1927 in Port Huron to the late Omar and Katherine Dingman. She married Charles F. Smith on September 14, 1945. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Irene J Hayes

November 03, 1931 to February 25, 2019

Irene Joyce Hayes, 87, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born November 3, 1931 in Ubly to the late Adolph and Marcella Peters. She married Gordon P. Hayes on November 26, 1948 in Port Huron. Mrs. Hayes was a graduate of St.… Read More

Janet M Hayman

June 30, 1933 to February 23, 2019

Janet Marie Hayman, 85, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born June 30, 1933 in Port Huron to the late Merton and Bessie Hands. She married Robert D. Hayman on September 15, 1957 in Angola, Indiana. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Betty Chambers

January 13, 1930 to February 23, 2019

Betty June Chambers, 89, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born January 13, 1930 in Port Huron. Betty was employed for many years at the Times Herald. She enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo and cards. She is survived by… Read More

Robert S Riehl

February 24, 1955 to February 23, 2019

Robert Scott Riehl, 63, of Kimball Township, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born February 24, 1955 in Port Huron to the late Loretta “Joyce” and John Riehl Jr. Robert was a 1973 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School.… Read More

Leonard L Glombowski

May 23, 1936 to February 22, 2019

Leonard Leo Glombowski, 82, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Marysville, died Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born May 23, 1936 in Port Huron to the late Leo and Helen Glombowski. Mr. Glombowski served in the U.S. Army and was employed for many… Read More

Gary E Godley

October 21, 1939 to February 22, 2019

Gary Elmer Godley, 79, of Port Huron, died Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born October 21, 1939 in Warren to the late Calvin and Marjorie Godley. He married Margaret Moran on October 27, 1962 in Warren. She preceded him in death on April 17,… Read More

Andrew M Armstead

April 27, 1988 to February 20, 2019

Andrew Mark Armstead, 30, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born April 27, 1988 in Port Huron to Mark and Cynthia Armstead. He married Stephanie Olejnik on June 25, 2011 in Marysville. Andrew was a tractor… Read More

Eric R Kromer

May 26, 1979 to February 20, 2019

Eric Ryan Kromer, 39, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born May 26, 1979 in Port Huron to Eric and Donna Kromer. Eric is survived by his parents, Eric and Donna; three children, Joel, Hailey, and Hayden; grandparents, Robert… Read More