Obituaries

William Welsh

October 9th, 1947 to October 25th, 2023

William Frank Welsh, 76, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born October 9, 1947 in Port Huron. William is survived by two children, Sheila and Shane Welsh; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Bryan (Ona), Kelly… Read More

James M "Mike" Little

October 23rd, 1953 to October 25th, 2023

James Michael “Mike” Little, 70, of Kimball Township, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born October 23, 1953 in Cleveland, Mississippi to the late Morris and Lavern Little and grew up in Drew, Mississippi. He married Marlane “Laney”… Read More

Ellianna L Bailey

May 17th, 2004 to October 21st, 2023

Ellianna Lynn Bailey, 19, of Marysville, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at home. She was born May 17, 2004 in Port Huron to Brandy and Webster “Web” Bailey III. Ellianna attended Marysville High School and graduated from the Success Virtual… Read More

Joseph C Long Jr.

March 1st, 2001 to October 20th, 2023

Joseph C. Long Jr., 22, of Detroit and Port Huron, died Friday, October 20, 2023 after a battle with brain cancer. He was born March 1, 2001 in Warren. Joseph attended Port Huron Area Schools and participated in many activities during his school… Read More

Jean A Marsh

June 27th, 1939 to October 19th, 2023

Jean Ann Marsh, 84, of Clyde Township, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born June 27, 1939 in Carsonville to the late Charles A. and Geraldine Miller. Jean graduated from Port Huron High School. She is survived by two children, Crystal Sersha… Read More

Dorothy M Craig

March 2nd, 1931 to October 16th, 2023

Dorothy Mae Austerberry Craig, 92 of Fort Gratiot, Michigan went to be with the Lord Monday, October 16, 2023. Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 2, 1931, daughter of Earl and Mae (Turcotte) Austerberry. The Austerberry family moved to… Read More

Bonnie J Rickett Davis

June 6th, 1956 to October 16th, 2023

Bonnie June Rickett Davis, 67, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born June 6, 1956 in Port Huron to the late Earl and Vivian Rickett. Bonnie graduated from Port Huron High School in 1975. She is survived by four children, Veronica… Read More

Paul J Vibbert

March 7th, 1941 to October 16th, 2023

Paul Joseph Wadsworth Vibbert, 82, of Fort Gratiot Township, died peacefully Monday, October 16, 2023. Paul was always a hard worker, and was retired from the Chrysler Corporation. He was a very dedicated and active AA member. He had recently earned… Read More

Jerry H Bell

July 5th, 1948 to October 15th, 2023

Jerry Hunter Bell, 75, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 after a short illness. He was born July 5, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Kenneth H. and Mary Ellen Bell. He married Gail D. Quaine on July 17, 1978 in Port Huron. Jerry grew up in… Read More

Charles R Kott

September 18th, 1932 to October 13th, 2023

Charles Raymond “Chuck or Charlie” Kott, 91, of Port Huron Township, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 in the presence of his loving family. He was born September 18,1932 in Detroit to the late Gustav and Charlotte Kott. Chuck served in the… Read More

Carole E Kamenski

May 21st, 1940 to October 12th, 2023

Carole Elizabeth Kamenski, 83, of Kimball Township, formerly of Ford City, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born May 21, 1940 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late William and Elizabeth Aftanas. She married Robert… Read More

Catherine S Cangemi

May 18th, 1945 to September 6th, 2023

Catherine S. Cangemi, 78, of Grant Township, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born May 18, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Catherine MacCallum. She married Peter J. Cangemi on June 10, 1967 in St. Edward on the Lake Catholic… Read More

Frederick C Ernst

April 9th, 1952 to October 11th, 2023

Frederick Charles Ernst Jr., 71, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born April 9, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Kathleen and Frederick Ernst Sr. He married Debra J. Meyer on July 14, 1972 in Port Huron. She preceded him in… Read More

Rosemary R Sovereen

September 23rd, 1941 to October 10th, 2023

Rosemary R. Sovereen, 82, formerly of Marysville, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born September 23, 1941 in Sparlingville to the late John and Eleanor Meinhardt. She married Robert Sovereen on August 8, 1959 in Port Huron. He preceded her in… Read More

William H "Buddy" Sutherland

August 19th, 1959 to October 10th, 2023

William Horton “Buddy” Sutherland Jr., 64, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born August 19, 1959 in Port Huron to the late Minnie and William Sutherland Sr. Buddy played basketball and ran cross country and track in high… Read More

David J Tice

July 8th, 1951 to October 10th, 2023

David John Tice, 72, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born July 8, 1951 in Port Huron to the late John E. and Mary Ellen Tice. He married Linda Herr on July 13, 1985 in Port Huron. David served in the U.S. Air Force during… Read More

Vietta "Yvonne" Stallard

November 21st, 1936 to October 10th, 2023

Vietta “Yvonne” Stallard, 86, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born November 21, 1936 in Sanilac to the late Orval and Vietta Munro. She married Eugene Stallard on September 24, 1955 in Marysville First United Methodist… Read More

Leo Anecki

July 31st, 1928 to October 9th, 2023

Leo Anecki, 95, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born July 31, 1928 in Superior, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Josephine Anecki. He married Viola Mae Graves in 1955. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2016. After… Read More

Lorrie L Strawhand

November 14th, 1962 to October 9th, 2023

Lorrie Lynn Strawhand, 60, of Burtchville Township, died Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born November 14, 1962 in Port Huron to Robert and the late Glennet Wolfe. Lorrie was employed at Taco Bell for many years. She is survived by her father,… Read More

Daniel O Torrey

May 2nd, 1938 to October 9th, 2023

Daniel O. Torrey, 85, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born May 2, 1938 in Port Huron to the late Daniel E. and Lydia R. Torrey. He met Marcia J. Ingell through mutual friends and they were married on September 26, 1966. She… Read More

Dorothy Oelrich

July 29th, 1939 to October 8th, 2023

Dorothy May Oelrich, 84, of Port Huron Township, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born July 29, 1939 in Hobart, Indiana. She married Chester Oelrich, who preceded her in death in 2002. Mrs. Oelrich was a fork lift driver for many years. She… Read More

Ronald W Miller

June 7th, 1954 to February 20th, 2023

Ronald Wayne Miller Jr, 68, of Wixom, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 7, 1954 in Port Huron, Michigan to L. Joan and the late Ronald Wayne Miller, Sr. He married… Read More

Richard A Bitzinger

March 26th, 1956 to October 4th, 2023

Richard A. Bitzinger, 67, of Marysville, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born March 26, 1956 in Flint to the late Howard and Nancy Bitzinger. He married Eve Tan on May 5, 2018 in Marysville. Richard received a Masters degree from the Monterey… Read More

Keith W Miller

April 4th, 1955 to October 4th, 2023

Keith Wesley Miller, 68, of Mesa, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born April 4, 1955 in St. Clair, Michigan to the late George and Ethel Miller. He married Penny Smith on October 9, 1993. Keith was born… Read More

Mary M Derusycher

May 5th, 1960 to October 3rd, 2023

Mary Margaret “Wilma” Derusycher, 63, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born May 5, 1960 in Port Huron. Mary enjoyed talking to her son on the telephone and hooking rugs. She rode motorcycles as a young person. She… Read More

Shirley A Bearden

August 16th, 1937 to October 3rd, 2023

Shirley Ann Bearden, 86, of Marysville, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born August 16, 1937 in St. Clair. Shirley was employed at St. Clair County Community Mental Health for over 40 years before her retirement. She enjoyed watching the… Read More

Scott F Reid

March 12th, 1987 to October 1st, 2023

Scott Foster Reid, 36, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born March 12, 1987 in Port Huron to Patrick J. and Colleen M. Reid. He married Taylor M. Yax on May 13, 2023 at the Fort Gratiot County Park. Scott was a 2005 graduate of… Read More

Carol M Keith

August 30th, 1955 to October 1st, 2023

Carol Marie Keith, 68, of Port Huron, died Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born August 30, 1955 in Port Huron to the late Carl and Winifred LaRue. Carol is survived by her sister, Pat (Roger) Maguire; daughter-in-law, Naomi; and grandchildren, Cyrus… Read More

Vicki L Carlisle

December 27th, 1958 to October 1st, 2023

Vicki Lynn Carlisle, 64, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born December 27, 1958 in Detroit to the late Marvin and Luanne Carlisle. Vicki was a kind and selfless person. She enjoyed genealogy and was very proud of her Jewish… Read More

Mary Lou Moen

July 5th, 1928 to October 1st, 2023

Mary Lou Moen, 95, of Port Huron, died Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born July 5, 1928 in Pontiac to the late Marjorie and Lewis Sutton Sr. She married Robert F. Moen on October 22, 1947 in Pontiac. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1975. Mary… Read More