Obituaries

Mary E Cogley

May 29th, 1915 to June 27th, 2012

Mary E. Cogley, 97, of Port Huron, died June 27, 2012 after a short illness. She was born May 29, 1915 in Port Huron to the late Michael A. and Cecelia Graziadei. She married Francis C. Cogley. He died May 22, 1970. Mary was a graduate of St.… Read More

Charles L Sharrow

March 3rd, 1914 to August 9th, 2012

Charles L. “Chuck” Sharrow, Jr, 98, died August 9, 2012 in Medilodge of Port Huron. He was born March 3, 1914, in Port Huron, the son of Charles L. Sharrow, Sr and Laura E (Trese) Sharrow. Chuck married Evelyn Yarger on October 5, 1940, whom he met… Read More

Brian S Armstrong

June 25th, 1957 to August 8th, 2012

Brian S. Armstrong, 55, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Beaumont Hospital of complications following a stroke. He was born June 25, 1957 in Port Huron. Brian was a sheet metal worker with Local 80. He volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul and… Read More

Messiah L Rome

August 2nd, 2012 to August 2nd, 2012

Messiah Leon Rome blessed with his presence August 2nd 2012 but could not stay here on earth. Messiah is survived by his parents Parris and Sarah Rome. Sisters Jaida Mixon, Nakeya, Sanah, Savior, and Parrison Rome. Aunts Deondra Sanchez, Ellexus… Read More

Robert F Dailey

February 3rd, 1939 to July 31st, 2012

Robert F. Dailey, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born February 3, 1939 in Jackson, MI, son of Cyril and Marion Dailey. He moved to Port Huron, MI with his parents as a young… Read More

Ayden Scandalito-Woods

July 4th, 2012 to July 29th, 2012

Ayden C. Scandalito-Woods, infant, of Port Huron died July 29, 2012. He was born July 4, 2012 in Port Huron. Ayden is survived by his parents, Daniel Woods and Hillary Scandalito of Port Huron; grandparents, Kim and Scott Scandalito of North Branch… Read More

Robert N Pettengill

August 1st, 1944 to July 18th, 2012

Ocala, FL-Robert N. Pettengill Sr., 67, died July 18, 2012. Survived by his children, Robert N. Pettengill Jr., Kris M. Pettengill and Anne Pettengill. Cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled. Local arrangements by Karrer-Simpson Funeral… Read More

Dennis J Leonard

March 10th, 1925 to July 22nd, 2012

Dennis J. Leonard, 87, of Port Huron Twp. died July 22, 2012. He was born March 10, 1925 in Forest, ON Canada and lived in the St. Clair and Port Huron areas since 1971. Dennis attended Forest High School and graduated from Queens University in… Read More

Gary C Rudolph

May 31st, 1941 to July 12th, 2012

Gary C. Rudolph, 71, died Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. He was proud of his 22-year military career as a radar-man operations specialist in the U. S. Navy. The pinnacle of his career was becoming a… Read More

Luke S Roberts

January 3rd, 1918 to July 8th, 2012

Luke S. Roberts, 94, of Port Huron died July 8, 2012 in Regency On The Lake. He was born January 3, 1918 in Minden City and has lived here all his life. He married Mildred M. Gillis. She preceded him in death on June 9, 1986. Luke worked on the… Read More

William F Schieman

May 16th, 1935 to July 4th, 2012

William Fred Schieman, 77, of Grant Township, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was born May 16, 1935 in Port Huron to the late William F. and Dora Schieman and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Schieman was a long time men's clothing salesman in… Read More

Robert Sills

February 11th, 1942 to June 30th, 2012

Robert H. Sills, 70, of Kimball Twp. died June 30, 2012. He was born February 11, 1942 in Port Huron. He is survived by his sons, Eddie and Kenny of Ft. Pierce, FL; three granddaughters; sisters, Lila Kay of Troy, Lucille Parker of Cudjoe Key, FL… Read More

James W Justice

January 8th, 1929 to June 30th, 2012

James W. Justice, 83, of Port Huron died peacefully June 30, 2012. He was born January 8, 1929. He married Veronica J. Negowski on June 5, 1954 in Texas. She died December 8, 2011. James served as a fireman in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a… Read More

Olive B Gaines O'Shea

July 18th, 1924 to June 29th, 2012

Olive O'Shea, also known as Olive Thompson Gaines O'Shea, known mostly for her beautiful singing voice and fun loving attitude, died June 29, 2012 at Marwood Nursing and Rehab where she lived the last six years of her life. She had Alzheimer’s… Read More

Marguerite H Gutierrez

April 17th, 1917 to June 11th, 2012

Marguerite H. Gutierrez, 95, of Port Huron died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She was born April 17, 1917 in Brown City. Marguerite married Peter “Pete” Gutierrez on November 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Barbara L Humes

September 14th, 1933 to June 9th, 2012

Barbara L. Humes, age 78, of Port Huron died Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was born September 14, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia. Barbara married Robert L. Humes on April 28, 1958 in Detroit. Barbara was born in West Virginia and… Read More

Daniel R Sams

June 22nd, 1927 to June 8th, 2012

Daniel R. Sams, 84, of Clyde, died Friday, June 8, 2012. Survived by wife Betty. Cremation arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.… Read More

George E Skinner

November 4th, 1938 to May 30th, 2012

George E. Skinner, 73, of Port Huron died May 30, 2012 in Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 4, 1938 in Port Huron and was a life long resident. George was a graduate of St. Stephen High School and the University of… Read More

Hazel ( Koschnitzke

February 2nd, 1934 to May 28th, 2012

Hazel Mae (Loxton) Koschnitzke, 78, ended her journey here on Earth at her home surrounded by loved ones on May 28, 2012. Hazel was born on February 2, 1934 to Edward and Delores Loxton. Hazel enjoyed an active life. She raced powder puff derby,… Read More

Sandra Kay Daniels

September 27th, 1939 to May 27th, 2012

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Daniels, 72, of Port Huron Township, died Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born September 27, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Richard and Bernice MacDonald. She married Donald Daniels on January 28, 1983 in Port Huron. Mrs. Daniels… Read More

Arthur Lewandowski

August 26th, 1926 to May 24th, 2012

Arthur J. Lewandowski, 85, died May 24, 2012. He was born August 26, 1926 in Port Huron to Adam and Eleanor (Gahns) Lewandowski. He married Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Fox on August 14, 1948. Arthur served in the Merchant Marines during World War II,… Read More

Martha M Ellis

October 13th, 1956 to May 15th, 2012

Martha M. Ellis, 55, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Survived by her sister Julie A. Atkins. No services or visitation are scheduled. … Read More

Lynn K Washburn

October 28th, 1955 to May 10th, 2012

Lynn Kay Washburn, 56, died Thursday, May 10, 2012. Survived by sons Timothy and Patrick Washburn. Memorial Services will be held at a later date… Read More

William R Galliker

September 26th, 1928 to May 7th, 2012

William R. Galliker, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Blue Water Hospice Home following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1928 in Whittemore, Michigan. William served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd… Read More

Albert H Gobeyn

October 26th, 1944 to May 3rd, 2012

Albert H. Gobeyn, 67, of Port Huron Twp. died May 3, 2012 in his home unexpectedly. He was born October 26, 1944 in Port Huron. He was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School and later served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at George Innis… Read More

Walter D Griffin

September 16th, 1940 to May 3rd, 2012

Walter D. Griffin, 71, of Burtchville died May 3, 2012 in his home after a short illness. He was born September 16, 1940 in Almont, MI and has lived here since 1973. He married Sharon (Liz) Schriber on March 7, 1959 in Imlay City. Walt was an… Read More

Jennie Bauer

March 9th, 1924 to May 1st, 2012

Jennie S. Bauer, 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 1, 2012. She was born March 9, 1924. She married John L. Bauer and they celebrated 58 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2008. Jennie… Read More

Donald L Leffler

January 29th, 1947 to April 30th, 2012

Donald L. Leffler, 65, of Ft. Gratiot died April 30, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 29, 1947 to Leo Leffler and Mina Clark. He married Linda Lapish Adams on April 11, 1969 in Port Huron. Don was a Master Carpenter and… Read More

Laura A McLeod

September 29th, 1954 to April 30th, 2012

Laura A. McLeod, 57, of Port Huron died April 30, 2012. Laura married John T. McLeod on May 17, 1990 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2011. Laura enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and loved the water. She was a loving… Read More

Judy M Bullis

June 11th, 1940 to April 25th, 2012

Judy M. Bullis, 71, of Marine City, died April 25, 2012. Survived by daughters, Susan and Cindy Roland. No services are scheduled. Cremation arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.… Read More