Obituaries

Barry T. Colwell

September 14, 1941 to October 18, 2010

Lakeport- Barry T. Colwell, 69, of Lakeport passed away on October 18, 2010, in the early morning after a prolonged battle with multiple health problems. He was born September 14, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. A long time resident of Lakeport, Michigan,… Read More

Frank L. Ropposch

February 07, 1921 to October 16, 2010

Frank L. Ropposch, 89, of Port Huron died Saturday, October 16, 2010 in his home following a short illness. His love, support and strength will be sadly missed but never forgotten. He was born February 7, 1921 in Austria and has lived here all his… Read More

Harold 'John' Butts, Jr.

December 19, 1949 to October 11, 2010

Harold John Butts, Jr, 60, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, October 11, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born December 19, 1949 in Detroit and has lived here since 1981. John married Elaine Stover. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2008. He… Read More

Frederick Warren

May 05, 1924 to October 05, 2010

Frederick Lynnwood Warren, 86, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Marwood Nursing and Rehab after a long illness. He was born May 5, 1924 in Port Huron. Fred was a avid football fan and was especially fond of Notre Dame. He was a great Santa Clause… Read More

Matthew Macker

October 18, 1966 to October 03, 2010

Matthew Paul Macker, 43, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 unexpectedly while hunting. He was born October 18, 1966 in Detroit, MI and lived in the area most of his life. He married Linda M. Soltys on May 26, 2006 in Presque Isle, MI. He was a… Read More

Preston Schroeder Sr

September 10, 1915 to October 03, 2010

Preston J. Schroeder Sr, 95, died October 3, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness. He was born September 10, 1915 in Port Huron. He married Eleanor E. Heering on December 29, 1942 in St. Joseph Church. She preceded him in death… Read More

Giuseppe 'Joe' Sparacino

September 12, 1943 to September 30, 2010

Giuseppe Joe Sparacino, 67, of Port Huron, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness. He was born September 12, 1943 in Italy and has lived here since 1983. He married Kathy Waun in August of 1982 in Port… Read More

Mary Jean Ruddick

December 04, 1950 to September 28, 2010

Mary Jean (Jeanie) Waters Ruddick, 59, died peacefully Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in her home inPort Huron,Michigan, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Ms. Ruddick was born Dec. 4, 1950 inMuncie,Indiana, the daughter of Gene… Read More

Janet Pohlman

December 09, 1938 to September 23, 2010

Janet M. Pohlman, 71, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 9, 1938 in Port Huron. Janet was very creative at writing rhymes and poetry. She loved going to garage sales and having them… Read More

Glenn E. Smith

March 16, 1947 to September 21, 2010

Glenn Smith, 63, passed away peacefully after a courageous eight year battle with prostate cancer. Glenn was born March 16, 1947 in Kane, PA son of the late Glenn and Louise Smith. He married his college sweetheart, Martha L. Coudriet on August 23,… Read More

Edith Porrett

December 12, 1927 to September 13, 2010

Edith Marie Porrett, 82, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, after a long illness. She was born December 12, 1927 in Port Huron. She married Jack R. Porrett on July 5, 1946 in Port Huron. He died August 2, 1975 Edith enjoyed watching old… Read More

Herbert 'Tom' Fox

December 10, 1930 to September 13, 2010

Herbert Tom Fox, 79, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, September 13, 2010 in Mercy Hospital following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 10, 1930 in Springfield, IL. Tom loved life and people. He enjoyed camping,… Read More

Thomas E. Snow

April 03, 1936 to September 09, 2010

Thomas E. Snow, 74, of Port Huron, died Thursday, September 9, 2010 unexpectedly in Port Huron Hospital. He was born April 3, 1936 in Detroit and has lived in Port Huron all his life. He married the love of his life Elizabeth I. Paajanen on July… Read More

Bryce Stroh

July 04, 2004 to September 06, 2010

Bryce Leandro Stroh, 6, passed away Monday September 6, 2010 in Children's Hospital in Milwaukee WI. Bryce made his parents proud by his courageous battle with an unknown illness. He was born July 4, 2004 in Bad Soden, Germany. He arrived as an… Read More

Robert L. Corbin

August 13, 1934 to September 04, 2010

Robert Liggett Corbin, 76 died peacefully, after a long illness, September 4, 2010 in Marwood Nursing Care. He was born August 13, 1934 in Rochester, New York to the late Robert and Lucile Corbin and has lived in Port Huron for the past 40 years.… Read More

Mary A. Pettengill

November 09, 1921 to September 02, 2010

Port Huron Mary A. Pettengill, 89, died Thursday, September 2, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born November 9, 1921 in Sanilac County. She was married to Norman M. Pettengill for 47 years. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1987.… Read More

James L. Horton

June 05, 1926 to September 01, 2010

James Leo (Lee) Horton He was adopted by Alvena and John Horton, attended Port Huron Public Schools, and graduated from Port Huron High School. Jim joined the Army and served as a Medic in World War II. He married E. Dolores Roberts on February… Read More

Ronald F. Olson

March 02, 1928 to August 31, 2010

Ronald F. Olson born March 2, 1928 died unexpectedly on August 31, 2010. Ronald married the love of his life Gloria L. Thomas on April 25, 1958 in Port Huron. Ron proudly served in U.S.M.C. during W.W. II as a PFC. He tended bar at the Brass… Read More

William J. Ricketts

January 29, 1926 to August 30, 2010

Bill Ricketts, 84, died August 30, 2010 after a short illness. He was born on January 29, 1926, in Port Huron to William F. and Hazel (McIntyre) Ricketts. He married Catherine M. Doherty on October 5, 1946, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Bill was… Read More

Christina L. Wambach

April 07, 1941 to August 20, 2010

Christina L. Wambach, 69, of Port Huron died Friday, August 20, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital. She was born April 7, 1941 in Port Huron and has been a life long area resident. She married Ronald N. Wambach on December 12, 1988. He preceded her in… Read More

Nicholas Joseph Thornton

January 03, 1996 to August 18, 2010

On August 18, 2010, Nicholas Joseph Thornton joined the angels in heaven and other family members that went before him. He was born January 3, 1996 in Farmington, Michigan and was a resident of Milford and Port Huron. Nicholas loved music and… Read More

Rosellen M. 'Rose' Carpo

June 26, 1931 to August 16, 2010

Rosellen M. Rose Carpo, 79, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 16, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital following a brief illness. Rose was born June 26, 1931 in Port Huron and has been a life long area resident. She married… Read More

Frederick A. 'Rick' Mechan

August 28, 1970 to August 10, 2010

Frederick Ambrose Rick Mechan, 39, of Port Huron died August 10, 2010. He was born August 28, 1970 in Port Huron son of the late Frederick C. and Mary E. (Pelton) Mechan. Rick was a 1988 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School. He was a… Read More

Marjorie V. Bingle-Hollosy

June 20, 1942 to July 30, 2010

Marjorie V. Bingle-Hollosy, 68, of Burtchville, died Friday, July 30, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital. She was born June 20, 1942 in Sandusky, Michigan. She married William J. Hollosy in January of 1968 in Port Huron. Marjorie was a loving mother… Read More

Winifred Popham

August 04, 1918 to July 29, 2010

Winifred I. Popham, 91, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 after a long illness. She was born August 4, 1918 in Kinde, MI, the daughter of the late Ada and Harry Popham. Winnie retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1979 after which she traveled abroad… Read More

Margaret L. Overbeck

February 09, 1931 to July 27, 2010

Margaret L.Overbeck, 79, of Port Huron died suddenly on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. She was born February 9, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio daughter of the late Henry S. and Margaret S. (Schroder) Overbeck. Margaret was former Associate Professor of… Read More

Margaret McCabe

November 17, 1918 to July 15, 2010

Margaret R. McCabe, 91, died Thursday, July 15, 2010 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born November 17, 1918 in Port Huron Township and was a lifelong area resident. She married John Myles McCabe on February 22, 1941. He preceded her in… Read More

Robert Dale

December 09, 1952 to July 14, 2010

Robert V. Dale, 57, died Wednesday, July 15, 2010 in Medilodge of Port Huron. He was born December 9, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Vance and Mary Dale. Robert attended Woodlands and the Arc. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed… Read More

Clarence LaLonde

December 03, 1912 to June 30, 2010

Clarence E. LaLonde, 97, passed away June 30, 2010 in Regency on the Lake after a short illness. He was born December 3, 1912 in Alpena. He married Florence M. Cuthbertson on September 7, 1940 in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Sarnia. Clarence was a… Read More

Gary Grant Draveling II

October 30, 1972 to June 26, 2010

Gary Grant Draveling, II passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 26 th . He was born October 30, 1972 in Port Huron to Gary and Elizabeth Draveling. Gary attended Port Huron Schools all his life and graduated from Port Huron High School in… Read More