Obituaries

Delores Charest

April 14th, 1928 to January 12th, 2017

Delores Francis Charest, 88, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was born April 14, 1928 in Detroit to the late Benjamin and Francis Meyers. She married Thomas P. Charest on April 16, 1945 in Detroit. He died December 23,… Read More

Beverly M McNaughton

March 29th, 1926 to January 11th, 2017

Beverly M. McNaughton, 90, of Port Huron, was promoted to Glory on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born March 29, 1926 in Port Huron to the late Trevelyn and Evadna Manchester. She married Frank A. McNaughton on December 28, 1944 in Port Huron.… Read More

Leroy S Washburn

September 16th, 1924 to January 11th, 2017

Leroy S. Washburn, 92, of Port Huron, was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born September 16, 1924 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Glen and Hattie Washburn. He married Louise L. Little on December 13, 1946 in Port Huron.… Read More

Pete D Franzoni

September 2nd, 1950 to January 11th, 2017

Pete David Franzoni, 66, of Marysville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born September 2, 1950 in Warren to the late Peter and Ann Franzoni. He married Ruth Wesolowski on November 2, 1986 in Sterling Heights. Pete retired from Ford Motor… Read More

Jakob M Simpson

November 23rd, 1994 to January 11th, 2017

Jakob Mathew Simpson, 22, of Marysville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born November 23, 1994 in Port Huron. Jakob graduated from Port Huron High School in 2012 and was working at Jet’s Pizza in Marysville. He won many trophies and… Read More

William R "Bill" Atkinson

June 19th, 1937 to January 10th, 2017

William Rodney “Bill” Atkinson, 79, of Port Huron Township, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born June 19, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Carl and Ruth Atkinson. He married Joan Sue Pickelhaupt on July 23, 1955 in… Read More

Gloria J Anderson

December 2nd, 1925 to January 9th, 2017

Gloria Jean Anderson, 91, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born December 2, 1925 in Port Huron to the late Andrew & Barbara Setter. She married Stewart J. Anderson on November 27, 1943 in Port Huron.… Read More

Gerald R "Jerry" Hietikko

April 1st, 1940 to January 9th, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” R. Hietikko, age 76, of Ft. Gratiot, passed on January 9, 2017 in Pensacola, FL after being hospitalized for a short time. He was born April 1, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Uuno and Elmi Hietikko. He married… Read More

Alberta S Brokaw

October 5th, 1942 to January 7th, 2017

Alberta Suzanne Brokaw, 74, of Port Huron, died Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born October 5, 1942 in Mt. Clemens to the late Kenneth and Fredrika Wilkens. Mrs. Brokaw was employed as a bookkeeper with Marine City for many years. She was a… Read More

Gerald R "Jerry" Kinna

October 21st, 1945 to January 6th, 2017

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Kinna, 71, of Port Huron, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 from complications of cancer. He was born October 21, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Orville “Todd” and Edna Kinna. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy… Read More

Thomas Kelly Lauria

December 7th, 1976 to January 5th, 2017

Thomas Kelly Lauria, 40, of Marysville, died Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born December 7, 1976 in Buford, South Carolina; son of Leslie and the late Charles Lauria. He married Catherine “Katie” Szalkowski on February 7, 2001. Mr. Lauria was… Read More

Kim L Nordgren

May 12th, 1958 to January 4th, 2017

Kim LeeAnn Nordgren, 58, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born May 12, 1958 in Fairfield, California to Gerald and Darlene Nordgren. Kim was a waitress and bartender for American Legion Charles Hammond Post 8. She had a kind… Read More

Ethel L Thomason

July 5th, 1927 to January 3rd, 2017

Ethel Lee Thomason, 89, of Ypsilanti and formerly of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born July 5, 1927 in Orrville, Alabama to the late Lawyer Bennett and Patsy Smith. Ethel touched many lives and was a… Read More

Donna M Rogers

January 24th, 1932 to January 2nd, 2017

Donna Mae Rogers, 84, of Marysville, died Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born January 24, 1932 in St. Clair to the late Carl and Evelyn Wagner. She married Milton J. Rogers on September 8, 1956 in St. Clair. Donna was a devoted and loving wife,… Read More

Genevieve A Blumenstock

December 25th, 1924 to January 2nd, 2017

Genevieve Blumenstock, 92, of Marysville, died Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born December 25, 1924 in Detroit to the late John and Veronica Jarosik. Mrs. Blumenstock retired from Chase Bank. She enjoyed needlework and reading. She is survived by… Read More

Margaret S (Kesner) Harm

May 11th, 1937 to December 31st, 2016

Margaret Sophia (Kesner) Harm, 79, of Port Huron Township, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born May 11, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Joseph and Dora Kesner. She married Marvin L. Harm on January 29, 1955 in Port Huron. He passed on… Read More

Caleb M Kreidler

January 9th, 1996 to December 29th, 2016

Caleb Michael Kreidler, 20, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born January 9, 1996 in Port Huron to John and Christina Kreidler. Caleb attended Port Huron Northern and Interlochen Arts Academy. He loved theatre and was active… Read More

Sandra A Pence

April 3rd, 1946 to December 28th, 2016

Sandra Annette “Duffy” Pence, 70, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born April 3, 1946 in Port Huron to the late Andrew and Edna Dortman. She married James Pence on September 18, 1965 in St. John’s United Church… Read More

Hollis Wilkins

May 4th, 1925 to December 28th, 2016

Hollis Wilkins, 91, of Marysville, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born May 4, 1925 in East Detroit to the late Walter and Mary Ellen Wilkins. He married Dianne Wilkins on May 27, 1959 in Utica. Mr. Wilkins worked in auto sales and… Read More

Ruth F Wade

August 12th, 1929 to December 28th, 2016

Ruth Fern Wade, 87, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born August 12, 1929 in Red Star, Michigan, to the late Leo and Julia Hogan. She married William G. Wade on October 25, 1952 in Griswold Street Baptist Church. He died… Read More

Deborah A Brown

December 31st, 1956 to December 25th, 2016

Deborah Ann Brown, 59, of Marysville, died Sunday, December 25, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 31, 1956 in Canton, Ohio, to Betty and the late Edward Bullock. Deborah graduated from Wilson High School in Wilson, New… Read More

Karen A Burgett

July 26th, 1955 to December 22nd, 2016

Karen Ann Burgett, 61, of Port Huron died Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was born July 26, 1955 in Mt. Clemens to the late Robert and Barbara Burgett. Karen worked as a nursing aid in an assisted living facility before her retirement. She was an… Read More

Gordon D Ross

March 12th, 1944 to December 18th, 2016

Gordon D. Ross, 72, of Kimball Township, died Sunday, December 18, 2016. He was born March 12, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Evelyn and Archie Ross. He married Sue Ann Jahn on February 10, 1973 in Ross Bible Church. Gordon worked for the Port Huron… Read More

Koby L Conrad

June 20th, 1995 to December 18th, 2016

Koby Lee Conrad, 21, of St. Clair Township, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 after he lost his courageous fight against the disease of addiction. He was born June 20, 1995 in Port Huron to Gerald and Donna Conrad. Koby was a nationally-ranked… Read More

Jack W. Seidler

August 6th, 1931 to December 17th, 2016

Jack William Seidler, 85, of Capac, died Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born August 6, 1931 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles Lewis and Harriet Seidler. He married JoLouise Bradley on June 14, 1959 in Detroit. Mr. Seidler served with… Read More

Aby J. Adams, Jr.

November 2nd, 1941 to December 16th, 2016

Aby James Adams Jr., 75, of Port Huron, transformed to Glory on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born November 2, 1941 in Bay City, Texas, to the late Annie Belle and Aby Adams Sr. He married Stephanie Smith on September 14, 2002 in Las Vegas,… Read More

Glen L. "Dedo" Little

January 24th, 1940 to December 14th, 2016

Glen Lebron “Dedo” Little, 76, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 after a short illness. He was born January 24, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Lee and Catherine Williams. Dedo… Read More

Lillian M Nido

July 26th, 1926 to December 12th, 2016

Lillian Mary Nido, 90, of Port Huron, died Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born July 26, 1926 in Rosehearty, Scotland to the late Duthie and Mary Forbes. Lillian loved her family and friends, flowers, and a good game of bridge. She is survived by… Read More

Stewart S Struthers

January 14th, 1948 to December 11th, 2016

Stewart Steve Struthers, 68, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born January 14, 1948 in Port Huron to the late William and Evelyn Struthers. Mr. Struthers was a truck driver for Port Huron Building Supply for 16 years. He is… Read More

David G Gizar

May 12th, 1939 to December 9th, 2016

David Gary Gizar, 77, of Marysville, died Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born May 12, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Beatrice Guizar. He married Christine Starkey on March 21, 1963. David was a service planner with the Detroit Edison… Read More