Obituaries

Betty Willey

April 20th, 1926 to February 9th, 2014

Betty Lou Willey, 87, of Okemos, formerly of Port Huron, died Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was born April 20, 1926 in Grayling to the late Carl and Louise Fahselt. She married Albert E. Willey on August 3, 1946 in Port Huron. He died December 27,… Read More

Arnold H Dudley

March 24th, 1919 to February 7th, 2014

Arnold Dudley, 94, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Florida. Despite his age, it was unexpected, as he was in good health and still lived on his own. He was born March 24, 1919 in Brown… Read More

Harold H Zeros

October 2nd, 1922 to February 4th, 2014

Harold Henry Zeros, 91, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born October 2, 1922 in Port Huron to the late John and Matilda Zeros. Harold is survived by five children, Frank Zeros, Maryann (Richard) Loxton, Darlene Erard, Beth… Read More

Wayne Sheldon

April 13th, 1935 to February 3rd, 2014

Wayne Arthur Sheldon, 78, of Fort Gratiot Township, passed away on February 3, 2014 after a short illness. He was peaceful and with loved ones during his last days and final moments. Wayne was born on April 13, 1935 in Lexington. He was the son of… Read More

Dolonda K Glombowski

November 1st, 1962 to February 2nd, 2014

Dolonda Kay Glombowski, 51, of Port Huron Township, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. She was born November 1, 1962 in Anacortes, Washington to the late Carroll and Stephanie Deeter. She married Daniel Glombowski on… Read More

James C Smith

June 28th, 1964 to February 2nd, 2014

James Charles “Chuck” Smith, 49, of Kenockee Township, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born June 28, 1964 in Media, Pennsylvania to James and Marsha Smith. He married Sarah Jo Warren on August 3,… Read More

Dorothy V Uthes

March 7th, 1921 to January 29th, 2014

Dorothy Velma Uthes, 92, of Marysville, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Marwood Nursing and Rehab following a long struggle from a stroke. She was born March 7, 1921 in Port Huron to the late William and Winifred Gawne and was a lifelong area… Read More

Ruth H Mohni

October 26th, 1928 to January 30th, 2014

Ruth Helen Mohni, 85, of Port Huron, entered into eternal peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born October 26, 1928 in Summit, New Jersey to the late Andrew and Harriet Peterson. She graduated from… Read More

David J Breathour

February 11th, 1945 to January 21st, 2014

David James Breathour, 68, of Port Huron, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born February 11, 1945 in Port Huron to Helen and the late Harold Breathour. He married Linda M. Corbett on September 11, 2010 in Port Huron.… Read More

Patti Wilson

October 26th, 1948 to January 19th, 2014

Patti Wilson, 65, of Port Huron, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was born October 26, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Donald and Erdine Wilson. Ms. Wilson was a machine operator at Bindicator prior to her retirement. She is survived by five… Read More

Barbara J Hering

March 27th, 1933 to January 19th, 2014

Barbara Jean Hering, 80, of Kimball, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 in her home. She was born March 27, 1933 in Port Huron to the late George F. and Estella Alcorn. She married Thomas Arthur Leslie Hering on March 26, 1960 in Port Huron. He preceded… Read More

Guy A Townsend

May 2nd, 1923 to January 16th, 2014

Guy A. Townsend, 90, of Fort Gratiot, died January 16, 2014 in Marwood Manor. He was born May 2, 1923 in Bad Axe. He married Helen Jean MacLean on September 3, 1949 in Detroit. Mr. Townsend served with General Patton’s Third Army during World War… Read More

Frank J Socha

June 7th, 1931 to January 15th, 2014

Frank J. Socha III, 82, a longtime resident of Ferndale, died January 15, 2014 in his home. He was born June 7, 1931 in Port Huron to the late Frank J. & Edna Socha. He married Margaret Catherine Jehl on October 5, 1957 in Port Huron. Mr. Socha was… Read More

Thomas J Brockitt

July 20th, 1955 to January 14th, 2014

Thomas James Brockitt, 58, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was born July 20, 1955 in Port Huron. He married Gladys Doan on October 22, 1977 in Port Huron. Mr. Brockitt retired as a machinist with Enterprise Automotive Systems and… Read More

Richard Yorke

June 30th, 1939 to January 13th, 2014

Richard Daniel “Dick” Yorke, 74, of Port Huron, died Monday, January 13, 2014. He was born June 30, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Ernest and Donna Yorke. He married Shirley Oakes on December 2, 1961 in Point Edward, Ontario. Mr. Yorke was… Read More

Nancy L McKelvey

Married for 40 Years

Husband and wife, Clyde Richard McKelvey III, 80, and Nancy Lynn McKelvey, 68, formerly of Fort Gratiot, passed away last week due to a tragic car accident in Otsego County, MI. Clyde was born July 27, 1933 to Clyde R. II and Maxine Smith McKelvey in… Read More

William H Blackbird

October 2nd, 1937 to January 3rd, 2014

William H. “Bill” Blackbird, Sr., 76, of Brockway Township joined the Creator on Friday, January 3, 2014 at home in the loving arms of Sylvia Reynaert, his companion for over 30 years. He was born October 2, 1937 on Walpole Island, First Nation,… Read More

Robert O Sterling

October 29th, 1923 to January 7th, 2014

Robert Owen Sterling, Sr., 90, of Marysville, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born October 29, 1923 in St. Clair to the late Delbert and Elizabeth Sterling. He married Florence “Sherry” Irene Clauss on November 14, 1947 in Green Bay, WI.… Read More

Debra M Welser

May 22nd, 1957 to January 8th, 2014

Debra Mary Welser, 56, of St. Clair Township died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born May 22, 1957 in St. Clair to Lucille and the late George Welser. She married Glenn McCanna on August 14, 2010. Debra worked as a home health care aide and was… Read More

Joyce G Dillon

January 25th, 1932 to January 8th, 2014

Joyce Georgina Dillon, 81, of Marysville, formerly of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born on January 25, 1932 in Sarnia, Ontario to the late Frederick and Dorothy Fralick, and her family moved to Port Huron in 1933. … Read More

Margaret A Savedra

October 17th, 1923 to January 7th, 2014

Margaret A. Savedra, 90, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 after a long illness. She was born on October 17, 1923 in Port Huron to the late Andrew and Barbara Setter. She married John P. Savedra Sr. on February 14, 1946 in Port Huron. He… Read More

Calvin W Clemens

April 16th, 1926 to January 7th, 2014

Calvin Wilfred Clemens, 87, of Marysville, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born April 16, 1926 in Port Huron to the late Ira and Thelma Clemens. He married Mary Lou Dumas on September 2, 1950 in Port Huron. Mr. Clemens was a machine operator… Read More

Renetta "Hazel" Zang

December 24th, 1926 to January 6th, 2014

Renetta “Hazel” Zang, 87, of Ruby, died Monday, January 6, 2014 of pneumonia. She was born December 24, 1926 in Detroit to the late James and Hazel Lane. She married Vernon Zang, Sr. on December 1, 1945 in Clawson. After 62 years together, he… Read More

Barbara A Sinclair

March 15th, 1925 to December 24th, 2013

Barbara A. Sinclair, 88, of Marysville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013. She was born March 15, 1925 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Stanford and Pearl Anderson. She married Robert Sinclair on August 3, 1946 in Port Huron. He died February 23,… Read More

Kenneth C Krafft

August 16th, 1940 to December 24th, 2013

Kenneth Charles Krafft, Jr., 73, of Port Huron died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He was born August 19, 1940 in Port Huron to the late Kenneth and Eleanor Krafft. Mr. Krafft was employed with American Tape for many years. He enjoyed… Read More

Joyce L Ernst

February 15th, 1939 to December 23rd, 2013

Joyce Lillian Ernst, 74, of Port Huron died Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born February 15, 1939 in St. Clair to the late Russell and Mabel Hyslop. She married Percy Ernst on June 18, 1966 in St. Clair. He died February 10, 2003. Mrs. Ernst was… Read More

Frederick L Wehrwein

October 11th, 1946 to December 20th, 2013

Frederick L. Wehrwein Sr., 67 of Port Huron was called home to be with his loving parents and grandson on Friday, December 20, 2013 after a 14 year battle with Lung Cancer and COPD. Fred retired from Chrysler Corporation after 31 years of service. He… Read More

Eugene H Fuller

October 18th, 1934 to December 16th, 2013

Eugene Harold Fuller, 79, of Kimball Township, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 16, 2013. He was born October 18, 1934 in Port Huron to the late Harold and Hilda Fuller. He married Elma Jane Nugent on July 7, 1956 in Port Huron. Mr.… Read More

Bruce H Churchill

June 11th, 1938 to December 13th, 2013

Bruce Henry “Hank” Churchill, 75, of Port Huron Township died Friday, December 13, 2013. He was born June 11, 1938 in New Baltimore to the late Bruce and Nellie May Churchill. He married Ellen Ann Avers on June 21, 1958. Mr. Churchill worked for… Read More

Jason A Schneider

February 19th, 1979 to December 14th, 2013

Jason Andrew Schneider, 34, of Port Huron, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 and is now in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ whom he proclaimed as his Savior. He was born February 19, 1979 in Port Huron. Jason graduated from Port Huron Northern… Read More