Obituaries

Maria K "Mary" Jakubiak

August 21, 1933 to February 09, 2014

Maria Katherine “Mary” Jakubiak, 80, of Columbus Township, died Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was born August 21, 1933 in Hazel Park to the late Teodor O. and Jozefa Abramczyk. She married Michael J. Jakubiak on May 4, 1957 in St. Philip Neri… Read More

Betty Willey

April 20, 1926 to February 09, 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

John F Copeland Jr.

December 04, 1953 to February 08, 2014

John Franklin Copeland Jr, 60, of Burtchville Township, died Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born December 4, 1953 in Highland Park to the late Emma and John F. Copeland Sr. He married Barbara L. Petty on January 18, 1975 in Madison Heights.… Read More

Pauline Lewandowski

June 19, 1918 to February 06, 2014

Pauline Lewandowski, 95, of Jeddo, died Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born June 19, 1918 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Stanley and Katherine Cempura. She married Charles Lewandowski on June 17, 1939 in Detroit. He died May 21, 2008. She… Read More

Arnold H Dudley

March 24, 1919 to February 07, 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… Read More

Harold H Zeros

October 02, 1922 to February 04, 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,… Read More

David Pickelhaupt

May 12, 1923 to February 03, 2014

David Pickelhaupt, 90, of Marysville, died Monday, February 3, 2014. He was born May 12, 1923 in Flint to the late Fred and Mary Pickelhaupt. He married Betty Hall on June 14, 1946 in Port Huron. She died May 18, 2009. Mr. Pickelhaupt was a foreman… Read More

Wayne Sheldon

April 13, 1935 to February 03, 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… Read More

James C Smith

June 28, 1964 to February 02, 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

Dolonda K Glombowski

November 01, 1962 to February 02, 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

John W Dodge

November 09, 1938 to January 31, 2014

John Wayne Dodge, 75, of Marysville, died Friday, January 31, 2014 in River District Hospital. He was born November 9, 1938 in Harbor Beach to the late John and Alfredia Dodge. He married Barbara Navarro on October 30, 1987 in Bad Axe. John served… Read More

Dorothy V Uthes

March 07, 1921 to January 29, 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

Robert O'Mara

March 15, 1947 to January 30, 2014

Robert O’Mara, 66, of Port Huron, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1946 in Harbor Beach to the late Lawrence and Rita O’Mara. Mr. O’Mara was employed with American Tape and served… Read More

Ruth H Mohni

October 26, 1928 to January 30, 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

Isaac L Hornbeck

August 02, 1930 to January 29, 2014

Isaac Lewis Hornbeck, Jr., 83, of Marysville, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He was born August 2, 1930 in Liverpool, West Virginia to the late Docia Pearle and Isaac Hornbeck, Sr. He married Beverly June Bement on June 2, 1956 in Hazel Park.… Read More

Mark T Hubble

May 12, 1964 to January 28, 2014

Mark Thomas Hubble, 49, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was born May 12, 1964 in Port Huron to Beverly and the late Harvey Hubble Jr. He married Tracy Hagle on June 29, 1984 in Port Huron. Mr. Hubble was a machine operator with… Read More

Mary E Holekamp

May 20, 1934 to January 12, 2014

Mary Langs Holekamp, 79, of Port Huron, Mich., formerly of Webster Groves, Missouri, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. A native of Michigan, born Mary Elizabeth Langs to John W. Langs and Elizabeth Stark Langs, of Grosse Pointe;… Read More

David J Breathour

February 11, 1945 to January 21, 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

Louise V Hindes

August 27, 1934 to January 20, 2014

Louise Viola Hindes, 79, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, January 20, 2014. She was born August 27, 1934 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Daniel and Viola Miller. She married James Hindes on April 10, 1971 in Port Huron. He died September 1,… Read More

Barbara J Hering

March 27, 1933 to January 19, 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

Patti Wilson

October 26, 1948 to January 19, 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

Ronald F Baer

December 28, 1937 to January 18, 2014

Ronald Francis Baer, 76, of Jeddo, died Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born December 28, 1937 in Detroit to the late Max and Edith Baer. He married Laura Simone Schleiger on October 16, 1981 in Roseville. Prior to his retirement, Ronald was a… Read More

Guy A Townsend

May 02, 1923 to January 16, 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… Read More

Fredric P Nofs

August 01, 1920 to January 15, 2014

Fredric Paul Nofs, 93, of Marysville, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was born August 1, 1920 in Port Huron to the late Paul and Gertrude Nofs. He married Florence Oakes on October 17, 1944 in Port Huron. She died January 13, 2013. Mr. Nofs… Read More

Frank J Socha

June 07, 1931 to January 15, 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… Read More

Thomas J Brockitt

July 20, 1955 to January 14, 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 30, 1939 to January 13, 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… Read More

Vivian L Smith

December 30, 1940 to January 12, 2014

Vivian Louise Smith, 73, of Fort Gratiot Township died Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born December 30, 1940 in East Prairie, Missouri to the late William and Ruby Irby. Mrs. Smith was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting and loved spending time… Read More

William H Blackbird

October 02, 1937 to January 03, 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