Obituaries

Dorothy Ann (Makedonsky) Ely

April 25, 1942 to November 20, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Makedonsky) Ely, 81, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in Grant Township, Michigan after a long illness. Dorothy was born April 25, 1942, in Port Huron, Michigan, to James and Mary (Mittoff) Makedonsky. She grew up in… Read More

Timothy R Jobbitt

September 04, 1965 to November 18, 2023

Timothy Richard Jobbitt, 58, of North Street, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born September 4, 1965 in Port Huron to Thomas E. and Sheila Jobbitt. He married Mary Jo Bass on December 20,… Read More

Jacquelyn L Miller

December 31, 1947 to November 15, 2023

Jacquelyn Lee Miller, 75, of Richmond, passed peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born December 31, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Clarence and Margaret Roskey. Jackie enjoyed spending time with her family,… Read More

Kimberly J Kuczynski

Kimberly Jean Kuczynski, 63, of Goodells, died Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born February 13, 1960 in Mount Clemens to the late John and Marlene Bruce. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Katherine Kuczynski (James Greene);… Read More

Deborah K McAllister-Smith

July 19, 1957 to November 05, 2023

Deborah Kay McAllister-Smith, 66, of Port Huron, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1957 in Port Huron. Deborah was a 1975 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School She worked as a pharmacy technician at… Read More

Trina Northrop

August 09, 1991 to October 28, 2023

Trina Diane Northrop, 32, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born August 9, 1991 in Port Huron to Thomas and Tina Parmann. She married Aaron Northrop on October 5, 2012. Trina was employed with Port Huron Area… Read More

Sandra L Amey

April 19, 1945 to October 31, 2023

Sandra Lee “Sis” Amey, 78, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was born April 19, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Willamina Navarre. She married James C. Amey on January 7, 1978 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death… Read More

Sharon Plumlee

March 16, 1947 to October 29, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Lee Plumlee, 76, of Kimball Township, on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born March 16, 1947 in Port Huron to the late James and Dorothy Snyder. Sharon worked as a school bus driver in… Read More

Reta M Taylor

January 23, 1936 to October 28, 2023

Reta Mae Taylor, 87, of St. Clair Shores, died Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born January 23, 1936 in Mecosta, Michigan to the late Walter and Helena Bloch. Reta retired from Faith Medical in East China in 2006. She loved reading but she… Read More

Richard C McDonald

May 17, 1936 to October 18, 2023

Richard C. McDonald, 87, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, with his loving wife Diane by his side. He was born May 17, 1936, in Port Huron, son of the late Meritt “Doc” and Elsie Jokie McDonald. He married Diane McKenna… Read More

William W McDonald Jr.

February 25, 1944 to October 17, 2023

William Wallace “Bill” McDonald Jr., 79, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born February 25, 1944 in Yale to the late Nellie and William McDonald Sr. He married Debra E. Putze on June 16, 2006 in Port Huron. Bill… Read More

Lawrence L Dubs

December 29, 1929 to October 14, 2023

Lawrence L. Dubs, 93, of Port Huron, died Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born December 29, 1929 in Dearborn. Lawrence served in the United States Army and was an Inspector for many years at Mueller Brass Co. He is survived by his children,… Read More

George W Pleger

December 31, 1945 to October 11, 2023

George Ward Pleger, 77, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born December 31, 1945 in Port Huron to the late George H. and Elizabeth I. Pleger. He married Lory J. Osborn on June 20, 1994 in Las Vegas. George graduated from Port… Read More

Patrick M Dowd

August 26, 1951 to October 06, 2023

Patrick Michael Dowd, 72, of Port Huron, died Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born August 26, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Dennis and Dorothy Dowd. Patrick was a mail carrier in Port Huron with the United States Postal Service for 30 years. He… Read More

Dino Fitraki

June 03, 1945 to October 05, 2023

Dino Fitraki, 78, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born June 3, 1945 in Amfia, Greece to the late Yiannis and Stavriana Fitraki and immigrated to the United States at the age of… Read More

Gary R Peter

December 22, 1947 to October 04, 2023

Gary Ray Peter, 75, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born December 22, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Ray and Elizabeth Peter. He married Margaret “Juanita” Wells on October 20, 1967 in St. Joseph Catholic Church.… Read More

Daniel N Kujda II

April 18, 1952 to October 03, 2023

Daniel Nelson Kujda II, 71, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born April 18, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Daniel and Nancy Kujda. He married Joan C. Weiss on November 11, 1972. Daniel enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He… Read More

Alex Perkins

February 17, 1960 to October 02, 2023

Alex Perkins, 63, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born February 17, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to Joanna and the late James Perkins. Alex enjoyed singing, fishing, cooking, barbequing and especially joking with everyone. He is… Read More

Edith R Ward-Paris (Hewett)

October 07, 1966 to September 27, 2023

Edith Renee “Edie” Ward-Paris, 56, of Port Huron, Michigan, made her transition to her new heavenly home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and very close friend. She was born October 7, 1966 in Highland Park,… Read More

Julie A Johnston

November 21, 1959 to September 26, 2023

Julie Ann Johnston, 63, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born November 21, 1959 in Port Huron to the late William and Nancy Johnston. Julie loved the outdoors and her dog, Duke. She is survived by her son, Melvin… Read More

Barbara A McGraw

April 21, 1935 to September 19, 2023

Barbara Ann McGraw, 88, of Fort Gratiot, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born April 21, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Albert and Grace Glombowski. She married John P. McGraw III on October 22, 1966 in St. Joseph… Read More

Captain William E. "Bill" Cline

December 01, 1947 to August 10, 2023

Captain William Edward “Bill” Cline, 75, of Dade City, Florida entered eternal life on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after a short illness. He was born December 1, 1947, in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of the late William and Mary (Taylor) Cline.… Read More

Phyllis A Rutkowski

July 22, 1927 to September 06, 2023

Phyllis Ann Rutkowski, 96, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born July 22, 1927 in Jerusalem Township, Ohio to the late John and Amelia Ninigen. She married Phillip R. Rutkowski on February 14, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan. He… Read More

Steven Thornton

September 10, 1953 to September 06, 2023

Steven Jay Thornton, 69, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born September 10, 1953 in St. Johns, Michigan to the late Harvey and Verita Thornton. He married Pamela J. Moore on May 27, 2004 in St. Clair Shores. Steve attended… Read More

Shirley L Platzer

March 10, 1941 to September 04, 2023

Shirley Lucille Platzer, 82, of Port Huron died Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born March 10, 1941 in Port Huron to the late Sherman and Gladys Stone. She married Joseph William Platzer and they were married for 47 years until his death on June… Read More

Deborah "Debbie" Trudell-Sipes

January 15, 1966 to July 30, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Trudell-Sipes, 57, of Ferndale, died Sunday July 30, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Edward and Sandra Trudell. She was a 1984 graduate of Port Huron Northern and… Read More

Beverly J Fleury

August 29, 1941 to August 30, 2023

Beverly June Fleury, 82, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born August 29, 1941 in Marysville to the late Charles and Isabelle Black. She married Dennis R. Fleury on April 26, 1975 in First Congregational Church. He preceded… Read More

Edward W Klettner

May 04, 1944 to August 30, 2023

Edward Wayne “Mr. Ed” Klettner, 79, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born May 4, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Louis and Mary Klettner. He married Sharon K. Kohl in April 1964 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She preceded… Read More

Margaret H "Peggy" Stockwell

September 23, 1935 to August 29, 2023

Margaret H. “Peggy” Stockwell, 87, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born September 23, 1935 in Marquette to the late Rose and Jerry Grant Sr. She married John D. Stockwell on July 16, 1955 in Port Huron. He preceded her in… Read More

Mary Ann Johnston

August 15, 1939 to August 09, 2023

Mary Ann Johnston, 83, of Port Huron, died Wednesday. August 9, 2023. She was born August 15, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Edwin and Pauline Condland. She married Stuart L. Johnston in 1962 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on January 20,… Read More