Obituaries

John Rich

October 14th, 1936 to October 25th, 2008

John Jack Rich, 72 , passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008, in his home after a short illness. He was born October 14, 1936 in… Read More

Joan Watson

August 10th, 1937 to October 22nd, 2008

Joan M. Watson, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 after a short illness. She was born August 10, 1937 in Port… Read More

Ruth Smith Abdoo

March 1st, 1916 to October 16th, 2008

Ruth Smith Abdoo, 92, a lifelong resident of Port Huron, died peacefully on October 16, 2008 at the Barss Residential Home in Fort… Read More

Becky Lou Carson

September 17th, 1955 to October 16th, 2008

Becky Lou Carson, 53, of Port Huron, died Thursday, October, 16, 2008 in Port Huron hospital following a short illness. She was… Read More

James E. McMullin

July 8th, 1931 to October 9th, 2008

James E. McMullin, 77, of St. Clair died Thursday, October 9, 2008 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born July 8, 1931 in Burnside,… Read More

Frederick Helwig

June 11th, 1955 to October 6th, 2008

Frederick J. Helwig Richmond Frederick J. Helwig, 53, died Monday, October 6, 2008 in his home. He was born June 11, 1955 in Detroit. Fred was retired from the Iron Workers Local #25. He was a charter member of the Richmond Moose… Read More

Mary M. Norris

May 26th, 1953 to October 4th, 2008

Mary M. Trescott-Norris, 55, went to a higher plain on October 4, 2008 after a year long battle with cancer. She is with her mother… Read More

Joseph 'Paul' Russell

May 21st, 1936 to September 30th, 2008

Joseph Paul Russell, 72, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 following a long illness. He was born May 21, 1936… Read More

Philip Erickson

December 31st, 1949 to September 27th, 2008

Philip Sidney Erickson Port Huron Philip Sidney Erickson, 58, died Saturday, September 27, 2008, He was born December 31, 1949 in… Read More

Robert Parniske

April 25th, 1946 to September 23rd, 2008

Robert J. Parniske Fort Gratiot Robert J. Parniske, 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. He was born April… Read More

Alice May Urban

July 17th, 1912 to September 21st, 2008

&lt;!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --&gt; Alice May Urban, 96, of Port Huron, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 in Marwood Nursing & Rehab following a short illness. She… Read More

Gary J. McCallumore

December 8th, 1948 to September 20th, 2008

&lt;!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --&gt; Gary James McCallumore of Port Huron, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 59. The loving husband of Angela, proud father of… Read More

Dorothy T. 'Dort' Conroy

July 14th, 1927 to September 17th, 2008

&amp;amp;lt;!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --&amp;amp;gt; Dorothy Theresa Dort Conroy, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a brief illness. … Read More

Sally Jo Platzer

March 25th, 1941 to September 6th, 2008

Sally Jo Platzer Fort Gratiot Sally Jo Platzer, 67,passed away peacefully, in her sleep at her home on Saturday, September 6, 2008. She was born March 25, 1941 in Port Huron. She married Ronald J. Platzer on September 7, 1963 at St. Mary… Read More

Joseph R. Mercurio

June 5th, 1954 to September 2nd, 2008

Joseph R. Mercurio, 54, of Kimball died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in his home following a short illness. He was born June 5, 1954 in Port Huron and has been a life long area resident. Joe was employed as an auto technician and worked… Read More

Judson Thurston, Jr.

September 14th, 1930 to August 28th, 2008

Jusdon Taft Thurston, Jr. Fort Gratiot - Judson Taft Thurston, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on August 28, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, MA on September 14, 1930 to… Read More

Walter Charles Heimbach Sr

March 28th, 1919 to August 24th, 2008

Walter Charles Heimbach Sr, 89, joined his beloved wife of 63 years, Clara and his sons Michael and Daniel in Heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2008. He was born March 28, 1919 in Port Huron to the late Lawrence and Mary (Frederick) Heimbach and was… Read More

Storm Vander Zee Bradt

July 27th, 1947 to August 22nd, 2008

Trying to condense a person's entire life into a few short paragraphs is an incredibly daunting task. Storm Vander Zee Bradt was a truly unique individual, and anyone who ever met him would likely agree. He was a world traveler, able to speak… Read More

Marie S. Cartwright

September 10th, 1925 to August 21st, 2008

Marie S. Cartwright, 82, of Kimball formerly of Warren, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Mercy Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born September 10, 1925 in Detroit to the late William and Anna (Osminski) Gillies and has lived here… Read More

Mary Frances Klarer

April 25th, 1917 to August 19th, 2008

Mary Frances Klarer, 91, of Spring Hill, FL formerly of Marysville, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in Oakwood Hospital in Taylor, following a short illness. She was born April 25, 1917 in Saginaw to the late Richard and Frances (Baker) Campbell. … Read More

Lucille Jones

April 8th, 1929 to August 14th, 2008

Lucille E. (Armstrong) Jones, 79, died Thursday, August 14 th , 2008, In Detroit, MI after a brief illness. She was born April 8 th , 1929 to… Read More

Thomas DiDuca

April 28th, 1943 to August 8th, 2008

Thomas A. DiDuca, 65, of Mount Prospect, IL formerly of Port Huron, died peacefully in his home on Friday, August 8, 2008. He was born April 28, 1943 in Port Huron to the late Albert A. and Louise C. (Burnham) DiDuca Tom is survived by his… Read More

Justin 'Red' Kelly

December 5th, 1926 to August 3rd, 2008

Justin E. Red Kelly, 81, of Port Huron, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 with his beloved wife of 44 years, Ann, at his side as he slipped quietly away after a courageous battle with cancer. Red was born December 5, 1926 on Prince Edward… Read More

Fred Mechan

January 1st, 1937 to August 3rd, 2008

Fred C. Mechan, 71, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2008. Fred was born January 1, 1937 in Clyde Twp., Michigan, son of the late Ambrose B. Mechan and Emily Grace (Rutkauski) Mechan. He married Mary Ellen Pelton on May 4, 1963 in St.… Read More

Mayland Skinner

October 9th, 1922 to August 1st, 2008

Mayland E. Skinner Port Huron - Mayland E. Skinner, 85, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2008, following a short illness. He was born October 9, 1922 in East Detroit and has lived in the area for many years. He married Marion R.… Read More

William Berden

October 31st, 1941 to July 26th, 2008

USAF MSGT (Ret.) William James Berden, Sr, 66, of Clyde, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 unexpectedly in his home. He was born October 31, 1941 in Port Huron and has lived in the area most of his life. Bill married Ruth Ann Paton on December… Read More

Lawrence Neumann

April 10th, 1963 to July 23rd, 2008

Lawrence Thomas Neumann, 45, of Jeddo, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Port Huron Hospital. Larry was born April 10, 1963 in Port Huron and was a lifelong area resident. He was a loving and devoted father. Larry loved sports and… Read More

Anna Beno

May 1st, 1918 to July 22nd, 2008

North Street - Anna Mary Beno, 90, of North Street, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness. She was born May 1, 1918 in Bannister, Michigan and has lived in North Street since 1957. Anna married John F.… Read More

Feaster Speer

July 4th, 1925 to July 21st, 2008

Feaster C. Speer Port Huron - Feaster C. Speer, 83, died Monday, July 21, 2008 in Port Huron Hospital Following a short illness. He was born July 4, 1925 in Elberton, GA and has lived in this area almost his entire life. Feaster… Read More

Stanley Wyczawski

October 3rd, 1946 to July 11th, 2008

Father Stanley A. Wyczawski, 61, of Deckerville, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 11, 2008 following a long illness. He was born October 3, 1946 in Detroit son of the late Stanley J. and Johanna E. (Jeziak) Wyczawski. Father Wyczawski… Read More