Obituaries

Marion Van Dorpe

November 5th, 2022

Marion Elizabeth Van Dorpe, 92, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2022. Marion is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Van Dorpe. Marion was born in Port Huron, Michigan and spent her final years in the Port Huron area. After retirement,… Read More

Steven A Williams

February 12th, 1958 to November 5th, 2022

Steven Allan Williams, 64, of Kimball Township, died Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born February 12, 1958 in Mt. Clemens to the late Allan and Helen Williams. He married Janet Dallas on November 7, 1981 in Harper Woods. Steven worked as a tool… Read More

Joseph A Kodet

August 17th, 1936 to November 4th, 2022

Our beloved father, Joseph Allen Kodet, 86, of Marysville, died Friday, November 4, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease. He was born August 17, 1936 in Port Huron to the late Elmer and LaVina Kodet. He was the most kind,… Read More

Karon D Thomas

January 2nd, 1944 to November 2nd, 2022

Karon Anderson Thomas, 78, of Port Huron, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was born January 2, 1944 in Port Huron to the late James Anderson and the late Marguerite Stanley. In her adult life, Karon worked for many… Read More

Leslie L Luther

December 16th, 1944 to November 2nd, 2022

Leslie Lawrence Luther Jr., 77, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born December 16, 1944 in Detroit to the late Lucia and Leslie Luther Sr. He married Brenda VanCamp on May 14, 1977 in Jeddo. Leslie served in the U.S. Army. He… Read More

Charles E McGriff

September 14th, 1985 to October 19th, 2022

Charles Edward McGriff, 37, of Clyde Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 of a pulmonary embolism. He was born September 14, 1985 in Port Huron to Michael and Debra McGriff. Charlie graduated from Port Huron High School in 2004.… Read More

Andrew W Cheney

November 15th, 1967 to October 31st, 2022

Andrew Wesley Cheney, 54, of Memphis, died Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born November 15, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa to Alice and the late Clarence Cheney. Andy was employed with Lumber Jack in Marine City for 25 years. He enjoyed cycling,… Read More

Maynard H Little Jr.

February 17th, 1945 to October 30th, 2022

Maynard H. Little Jr, 77, of Port Huron, died Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was born February 17, 1945 to the late Betty and Maynard Little Sr. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Tonya Little; son, Maynard Little III; two grandchildren,… Read More

Kimberly A Miller

July 23rd, 1957 to October 13th, 2022

Kimberly A. Miller, 65, of Marana, Arizona, formerly of Port Huron, passed away on October 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1957 to Muriel “Susie” and the late Harry Neal. Kim graduated from Port Huron High… Read More

Neuton Carvalho Torres

January 19th, 1935 to October 27th, 2022

Neuton Carvalho Torres, 87, of Marysville, died Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born January 19, 1935 in Brumado Bahia, Brazil to the late Waldemar Silva Torres and Placidia Carvalho Torres. Neuton was a professor at UEFS for over 30 years where… Read More

John T Kidd

October 10th, 1942 to October 27th, 2022

Deacon John Tyrone Kidd Sr., 80, of Port Huron Township, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born October 10, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Charles and Ruby Kidd. He married Ida Hill on July 23, 1966 in Port Huron.… Read More

Gary Jones

August 25th, 1940 to October 23rd, 2022

Gary R. Jones, 82, of North Street, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born August 25, 1940 in Otter Lake, Michigan to the late Ramoth and Eleanor Jones. Gary graduated from Port Huron High School in 1958. He… Read More

Paul E Kelch

September 30th, 1938 to October 22nd, 2022

Paul Edwin Kelch, 84, of Port Huron, died Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born September 30, 1938 in Marysville to the late Frank and Emma Kelch. Paul served in the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic for many years prior to his retirement. He is… Read More

Donald C Evans

October 26th, 1944 to October 21st, 2022

Donald Clifford Evans, dedicated husband, father and grandfather, 77, of Kimball, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. He was born October 26, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Alva and Beatrice Evans. He married Shirley Silverthorn on June 24, 1963… Read More

Shirley A Howard

March 20th, 1934 to October 20th, 2022

Shirley Anne Howard, of Port Huron, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born March 20, 1934 in Detroit to the late Howard and Doris Bissell. She was employed at Bundy Corporation and retired from Port Huron Hospital. She enjoyed… Read More

Dennis E. Rylander

July 13th, 1951 to October 19th, 2022

Dennis Edward Rylander, 71, of Burtchville, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born July 13, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Bernice Rylander. He married Janet M. Nicolai on June 2, 1979 in St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Clair. Dennis… Read More

Sherrie Grubb

January 29th, 1973 to October 16th, 2022

Sherrie Lee Grubb, 49, of Melvin, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. She was born January 29, 1973 in Detroit. Sherrie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Hector; their children,… Read More

Alice M Shafer

January 18th, 1943 to October 14th, 2022

Alice Mae Shafer, age 79, went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 14, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1943 in Detroit to the late Donald and Dorothy Flaherty, the firstborn of identical twins. She was raised in the faith, and as a child she… Read More

Stefanie A Hill

June 6th, 1972 to October 12th, 2022

Stefanie A Hill, 50, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born June 6, 1972 in Detroit to Robert and Linda Pratt. Stefanie was employed as a waitress for many years. She enjoyed politics, marketing, walking her dog and going to… Read More

Ross G Jackson

June 6th, 1935 to October 11th, 2022

Ross Gerald Jackson, 87, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born June 6, 1935 in Jeddo to the late Russell and Frieda Jackson, He married June Lambert on September 27, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr.… Read More

Hartley A "Al" Minot

April 29th, 1923 to September 29th, 2021

Hartley Alwyn “Al” Minot, age 98 of Parrish, Florida and Marysville, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born April 29, 1923 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Chester and Evelyn Minot. Al retired from AT&T in… Read More

Myrtis Seals

April 15th, 1925 to October 10th, 2022

Myrtis Seals, 97, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 10, 2022. She was born April 15, 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia to John and Grace Benton. She married William Seals on May 21, 1949 in Atlanta,… Read More

Ronald E Cutcher

July 8th, 1953 to October 9th, 2022

Ronald Evan “Dowop” Cutcher, 69, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born July 8, 1953 in Port Huron to the late Floyd “Whitey” and Clara Cutcher. Ronald worked maintenance in manufacturing until he retired from GMA… Read More

Karen Ann Willis

August 23rd, 1962 to October 5th, 2022

Karen Ann Willis, 60, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022. She was born August 23, 1962 in Bloomington, Indiana. Karen enjoyed playing games and going to bingo. She is survived by her husband, Lee; three children, Kendra Griffin, Aaron… Read More

Garrett W "Tex" Baker

May 22nd, 1936 to October 5th, 2022

Garrett Wilson “Tex” Baker, 86, of Kimball Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born May 22, 1936 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Elsie Baker. He married Mary Lou Roehl on February 24, 1962 at St. Martin Lutheran… Read More

Melanie E Priehs

October 15th, 1940 to October 4th, 2022

Melanie Evelyn Priehs, 81, of Marysville, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was born October 15, 1940 in St. Clair to the late Neil and Evelyn Fraley. She married Charles F. Priehs on March 3, 1962. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2014.… Read More

Hisayo Blake

March 11th, 1928 to October 3rd, 2022

Hisayo Blake, 94, of Kimball, died Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born March 11, 1928 in Saitama Ken, Japan. Hisayo was a teacher in Japan prior to immigrating to the United States seventy years ago. Three years after arriving here, she became a… Read More

Krystal A Canup

June 30th, 1964 to October 3rd, 2022

Krystal Ann Canup, 58, of Emmett, lost her long battle with cancer on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born June 30, 1964 in Port Huron to the late David and Bernice Masar. Krystal spent her early life working at keyplastic (Aeroquip) during the day… Read More

Kevin P Langan

September 15th, 1989 to October 2nd, 2022

Kevin P. Langan, 33, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born September 15, 1989 in River District Hospital to Terrance and Deborah Langan. Kevin graduated from Marysville High School and Michigan State University and was employed in… Read More

Anthony W "Tony" Kamendat

October 4th, 1945 to October 1st, 2022

Anthony William “Tony” Kamendat, 76, of Clyde Township, died Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born October 4, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Anthony “Tony” and Ettalean Kamendat. He married Lynne MacDonald on June 3, 1967 in Fargo. Anthony… Read More