Obituaries

Robert E Yarger

October 7th, 1920 to December 9th, 2011

Robert E. Yarger, 91, of Marysville, died Friday, December 9, 2011 after a long illness. He was born October 7, 1920 in Eaton, Indiana. Mr. Yarger owned and operated Yarger Cash Register for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Pine… Read More

Susan Collard

October 19th, 1958 to December 8th, 2011

Susan Ruth Collard, 53, of Marysville, slipped quietly into the presence of the Lord she loved on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the family home in Marysville. She was accompanied at death by her beloved mother, Fern and her “little” brother,… Read More

Ronald T Shaw

August 28th, 1946 to December 7th, 2011

Ronald Tyrone Shaw, 65, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He was born in Oxnard, California, on August 28, 1946. Ronald graduated from Port Huron High School in 1964 and then attended Lawrence Tech and I.T.… Read More

Richard Balkwill, Sr.

March 19th, 1924 to December 6th, 2011

Richard P. Balkwill Sr. Richard Perry Balkwill Sr., 87, a lifelong resident of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He was born March 19, 1924 in Port Huron to the late William A. and Lydia Balkwill. He married his high school sweetheart,… Read More

Edith Lewandowski

September 24th, 1924 to December 4th, 2011

Edith Marguerite Lewandowski, 87, of Marysville, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at home unexpectedly. She was born September 24, 1924 in Port Huron to the late John and Harriett Scahill. She married Norbert D. Lewandowski on January 30, 1943 in Port… Read More

Clinnie Edwards

May 18th, 1939 to December 4th, 2011

Clinnie Edwards Mr. Clinnie “Bro” Edwards, 72, of Port Huron, was born May 18, 1939 and went to spend eternity with the Lord on December 4, 2011. He died at home, surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends. He was born to the late John… Read More

Joanne Skerratt

September 18th, 1933 to November 30th, 2011

Joanne M. Skerratt Joanne M. Skerratt, 78, of Clyde Township, formerly of Highland, Michigan, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011. She was born September 18, 1933 in Clearwater, Florida to the late Albert and Iona Summers. She married Howard Skerratt… Read More

Karen Marie Pearce

June 3rd, 1961 to November 29th, 2011

Karen M. Pearce Karen Marie Pearce, 50, of Chesterfield, Michigan, formerly of Lakeport, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1961 in Port Huron to Alta and the late James Patterson. She married her… Read More

Mary Lee Hill

February 12th, 1921 to November 30th, 2011

Mary Lee Hill, 90, of Port Huron, departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in her home under the care of Blue Water Hospice, after a long illness. Mary was born in Uniontown, Alabama, on February 12, 1921 to the late Emily and James… Read More

James Anderson

June 26th, 1922 to November 24th, 2011

Mr. James Anderson, 89 of Port Huron, Michigan died on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Decendent's Residence in Port Huron, Michigan. Born Monday, June 26, 1922 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was employed by Foundry. Surviving are sons, James Lincoln and… Read More

Robert J. Schmidt, Sr.

October 9th, 1929 to November 22nd, 2011

Robert Joseph Schmidt, Sr., 82, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. He was born October 9, 1929 in Port Huron to the late Adam and Leona Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier and… Read More

Jason Michael Wright

January 31st, 1990 to November 12th, 2011

Jason Michael Wright, 21, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, November 12, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Carla Wright and Michael Wright. Private family burial services have been held. … Read More

Aletha M. King

November 7th, 1922 to November 10th, 2011

Aletha M. King, 89, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly, Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was born November 7, 1922 in Owen Sound, Ontario to the late George and Beatrice Chappelle. She married C.Gerald Hisscock on September 19, 1942 in Port Huron. He… Read More

Kimberly Ann Mitchell

July 5th, 1962 to November 7th, 2011

Kimberly Ann Mitchell, 49, of Kimball Township, died unexpectedly, Monday, November 7, 2011 as a result of complications from surgery. She was born July 5, 1962 in Ontario, Canada to Richard and Eleanor Smith. She married Steven Mitchell on December… Read More

Melissa Ann Beam

June 29th, 1966 to November 6th, 2011

Melissa Ann (Orlikowski) Beam, 45, of North Branch, died Sunday, November 6, 2011. She was born June 29, 1966 in Midland. She married Donald Beam on February 16, 1985 in Port Huron. Mrs. Beam was an Assistant Branch Manager with Chase Bank in… Read More

Lynn Eugene Yarger

July 27th, 1944 to November 5th, 2011

Mr. Lynn Eugene Yarger, 67, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2011 with his family by his side. Lynn was born on July 27, 1944 in VanWert, Ohio to Robert and the late Catherine Yarger, and moved to Port Huron when… Read More

Edward Herrick Simpson

March 11th, 1938 to November 5th, 2011

Edward H. Simpson, 73, of North Street, died Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was born March 11, 1938 in Bad Axe to the late William and Edith Simpson. He married Linda Hamilton on August 27, 1960 in Port Huron. Mr. Simpson retired from the City of… Read More

Marvin Quant

April 1st, 1914 to November 5th, 2011

Marvin Quant, 97, of Lexington, died Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was born April 1, 1914 in Huron County to the late David and Susanna Quant. He married Evelyn Stein on May 3, 1935 in Port Huron. She died December 24, 2008. Mr. Quant was employed… Read More

Mabel Clara Nichol

May 7th, 1915 to November 3rd, 2011

Mabel Clara Nichol, 96, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Medilodge of Port Huron. She was born May 7, 1915 in Bowman, North Dakota to the late Alvin Judson and Myrtle Jane Holden. She married Morris Nichol on November 14, 1931 in… Read More

George W. Miller

November 29th, 1927 to November 2nd, 2011

George William Miller, 83, went home to be with Jesus on November 2, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 29, 1927, in Marine City to the late Frank and Ila Miller. He was born again into God’s family in August 1949. He… Read More

Neva Lee Lemon

April 30th, 1945 to November 1st, 2011

Neva Lee Lemon, 66, of Marysville, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011. She was born April 30, 1945 in Warren County, Kentucky to the late Carl and Agnes Wilson. She married Albert Lemon on March 24, 1962 in Detroit. He died February 4, 2004. Mrs. Lemon… Read More

Edith Helen Studaker

November 19th, 1929 to October 31st, 2011

Edith Helen “Edie” Studaker, 81, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 31, 2011. She was born November 19, 1929 in Port Huron to the late John and Lydia Weiss. She married Everett Studaker on August 19, 1950 in Croswell. Mrs. Studaker was a… Read More

Hamilton J. Benham

June 6th, 1926 to October 28th, 2011

Hamilton J. Benham, 85, of Port Huron, died Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born June 6, 1926 in Detroit to the late Will and Estelle Hamilton. Mr. Benham attended Merharry Medical College and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayne… Read More

Vere D. Rosbury

March 14th, 1923 to October 28th, 2011

Vere Dalton Rosbury, 88, of Kimball Township, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born March 14, 1923 in Detroit to the late George Elmer and Ethel Rosbury. Mr. Rosbury had a 30 year career in the… Read More

Timothy Lee Hayden

November 3rd, 1987 to October 27th, 2011

Timothy Lee Hayden, 23, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Port Huron, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born November 3, 1987 in Port Huron. Timothy was a PV2 in the 785th Military Police Battalion and a mobile communications technician.… Read More

Thomas E. Bilyeu

October 31st, 1946 to October 26th, 2011

Thomas Edward Bilyeu, 64, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born October 31, 1946 in Detroit to Edna and the late Howard Bilyeu. He married Janet Bilyeu on September 3, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Janet; son, Thomas… Read More

Virginia Mae Webb

May 10th, 1917 to October 21st, 2011

Virginia Mae Webb, 94, of Wales Township, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2011. She was born May 10, 1917 to the late Grover and Helen Myers. She married George O. Webb on August 23, 1938 in Goodells. He died May 28, 1986. Mrs.… Read More

Norma Jean Fleming

August 26th, 1931 to October 16th, 2011

Norma Jean Fleming, 80, of Kimball Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1931 in Yale to the late Harry and Maude Ostrander. Norma loved life and spending time with her… Read More

Marian B. Falk

July 17th, 1926 to October 13th, 2011

Marian B. Falk, 85, of Jeddo, died Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was born July 17, 1926 in Port Huron to the late Clare and Doreen Young. She married Carl Falk on August 8, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2001. She was a science teacher… Read More

Florence M. Ferris

October 3rd, 1915 to October 12th, 2011

Florence M. Ferris, 96, of Marysville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was born October 3, 1915 in Mankato, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Naiff and Fadwa Abdo. She married George T. Ferris on August 17, 1940 in… Read More