Obituaries

Phyllis Dodea

August 17, 1927 to February 22, 2022

Phyllis M. Dodea, 94, of Memphis, TN, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was born August 17th, 1927 in Marysville, MI to the late Mary and William Gardocki. She married George R. Dodea on September 10th, 1950 in Marysville. Phyllis was a 1946… Read More

Frank C Duenaz

July 18, 1951 to February 20, 2022

Frank C. Duenaz, 70, of Kimball Township, died peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family following a short illness. He was born July 18, 1951 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Frank and Ruby Duenaz. Frank married the… Read More

Angela E Klein

April 15, 1937 to February 19, 2022

Angela E Klein, 84, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family February 19th, 2022. Mrs. Klein was born April 15, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Al and Erma Dharte. She was married to the late Ronald Klein for 43 years and during that… Read More

Mark D Smith

July 29th, 1959 to February 18th, 2022

Mark Dennis Smith, 62, of Port Huron passed away on Friday, February 18th after a short illness. Mark was born on July 29, 1959 to Richard and Marilyn Smith of Port Huron. Mark graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1977. On September 24,… Read More

Margaret A Rutherford

February 18, 1934 to December 01, 2021

Margaret Ann Rutherford, 87, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Margaret was born February 18, 1934 in Burtchville Township, Michigan to the late Edna and Harley Matthews. Margaret was a… Read More

Herbert Sanford

November 28, 1953 to February 13, 2022

Herbert John Sanford, 68, of Clyde Township, died Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born November 28, 1953 to the late Alonzo and Marjean Sanford. He married Addie M. Karhu on December 27, 1976 in Ishpeming. Herbert served in the United States… Read More

Roland A Hachee Jr.

July 13, 1939 to February 12, 2022

Roland Anthony Hachee Jr., 82, a proud veteran who believed in service to his community well beyond his enlisted years, passed away peacefully at home on Orcas Island, Washington on February 12, 2022. He was born July 13, 1939 in Niagara Falls,… Read More

Troy Evan-Garrett Smith

November 05, 1990 to February 01, 2022

Troy Evan-Garrett Smith, BELOVED son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, after a Courageous fight against brain cancer. He was born November 5, 1990 to Ted and Deborah Smith. Troy attended… Read More

Suzanne M Gray

March 16, 1944 to January 31, 2022

Suzanne Mary Gray, 77, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 16, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Jeremiah “Jerry” and Elizabeth “Betty” Gardner. Suzanne… Read More

Lloyd A Sweet

September 18, 1979 to January 26, 2022

Lloyd Anthony Sweet, 42, of Kimball, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was born September 18, 1979 in Port Huron to Mary and the late Charles Sweet. He married Rebecca Pavlinak on September 18, 2004 in Port Huron. Lloyd owned and… Read More

Carolyn Cluney

August 27, 1937 to January 25, 2022

Carolyn Ann Cluney, 84, of Port Huron passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She had been living at Sage Creek Senior Living in Memphis, Michigan. She was born August 27, 1937 in Port Huron to the late George and Irene (Lewandowski)… Read More

Douglas Benjamen Cross

September 09, 1954 to January 24, 2022

Douglas Benjamen Cross, 67, of Fort Gratiot, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born September 9, 1954 in Royal Oak to Eleanor and the late Allen Cross. He married Marguerite “Maggie” Fox on June 24, 1978 in St. Edward on the… Read More

Gerald L Loeding

February 01, 1938 to January 22, 2022

Gerald L.“Jerry” Loeding, 83, of Croswell, died Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born February 1, 1938 in Croswell to the late Irving and Marion Loeding. He married Linda Bigger on October 30, 1959 in Croswell. She preceded him in death on… Read More

Eugene H "Geno" Lozano Sr.

September 30, 1940 to January 22, 2022

Eugene Henry “Geno” Lozano Sr., 81, of Port Huron, joined the love of his life, Joann, in heaven on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born September 30, 1940 in Port Huron to the late Manuel and Blanche Lozano Sr.. He married Joann Ostrander on… Read More

Esther Vasquez

July 04, 1939 to January 18, 2022

Esther Vasquez, 82, of Fort Gratiot entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born July 4, 1939 in Edinburg, Texas to the late Apolonio and Josefa Garcia. She married the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” Vasquez on October… Read More

Robert Archibald

June 24, 1938 to January 16, 2022

Robert William Archibald, 83, of Kimball Township, died Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born June 24, 1938 in Port Huron to the late David and Goldie Archibald. He married Joan Todd on October 6, 1987 in Las Vegas. She preceded him in death on June… Read More

Kay A Russel

June 22, 1951 to January 15, 2022

Kay Ann Russel, 70, of Port Huron, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with M.S. She was born June 22, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Floyd and Wanda Walters. She married Gerald L. Russel on June 26, 1971 in Port… Read More

Lucille "Mickie" Parniske

July 28, 1930 to January 12, 2022

Lucille “Mickie” Parniske, 91, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born July 28, 1930 in Port Huron to the late James and Francis Parniske. Mickie graduated from Marysville High School. After high school she did some… Read More

Leonard Forton

February 17, 1958 to January 07, 2022

Leonard Mark Forton Sr., 63, of Port Huron Township, died Friday, January 7, 2022. He was born February 17, 1958 in Mount Clemens to the late Joyce and George Forton Sr. He married Lynne Kent on August 28, 2004 in Port Huron. Leonard graduated from… Read More

Lawrence Heinz

June 30, 1933 to January 06, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Douglas Heinz died on Thursday, January 6, 2022 after a long battle with prostate cancer and a recent stroke. He was 88 years old. Larry loved gardening and watching the Red Wings on TV. After the games he and his brother… Read More

April E Moue

April 06, 1982 to January 06, 2022

April Elizabeth Moue, 39, of Port Huron, died January 6, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born April 6, 1982 in Duluth, Minnesota to Craig and the late Lynda Moue. April graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 2001.… Read More

Robert Medrano

March 02, 1942 to January 02, 2022

Robert Medrano Sr., 79, of Port Huron Township died January 2, 2021. He was born March 2, 1942 in Dallas, TX to the late Miguel and Carmen Medrano. He is survived by his four sons, Raymond, Richard, Ruben and Robert Jr., all of Port Huron; sister,… Read More

Clement H Smith

June 13th, 1933 to December 30th, 2021

Clement Howard Smith, 88, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was born June 13, 1933 in Detroit to the late Leslie and Irene Smith. Mr. Smith founded, owned and operated Smith Die & Mold, Inc. and Superb… Read More

Keith L Tallmadge

May 05, 1937 to December 27, 2021

Keith Lewis Tallmadge, 84, of Port Huron, died Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born May 5, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Charles and Nina Belle Tallmadge. He married Joyce M. Shank on December 22, 1961. She died July 26, 2018. Keith graduated… Read More

Elisa Aguiñaga

July 14th, 1944 to December 22nd, 2021

Elisa Aguiñaga, 77, of Oxford, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born July 14, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Isidoro and Estefana Burgos. Mrs. Aguiñaga loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a fabulous cook and loved… Read More

Betty Deaner

January 07, 1942 to December 21, 2021

Betty Lou Deaner, 79, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born January 7, 1942 in Port Huron to the late William and Ida Fye. She married James T. Deaner on June 27, 1964 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on December 22,… Read More

Joseph F Zmolik

November 21, 1957 to December 19, 2021

Joseph Frank Zmolik, 64, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born November 21, 1957 in Port Huron to the late James and Marilyn Zmolik. Joseph was an avid sports fan. He loved helping people, watching fireworks and most of all,… Read More

Ann Elizabeth Wildie

November 20, 1942 to December 16, 2021

Ann Elizabeth Wildie, 79, of Port Huron, died Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born November 20, 1942 in Tennessee to the late Frank and M.F. Eileen Fox. Ann worked in retail for many years, later retiring as a cook at the St. Clair County… Read More

William F "Bill" Navarre

October 12, 1942 to December 15, 2021

William F. “Bill” Navarre, 79, of Port Huron, died Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born October 12, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Willamina (Billy) Navarre. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Anthony on March 13, 1961 in Port… Read More

Thelma J Assaf

July 26, 1925 to December 13, 2021

Thelma J. Assaf, 96, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, with her daughter at her side. Thelma was born on July 26, 1925 to Ameen and Rachel Malooly in Detroit, MI. She was the eldest of seven children, and grew up in Grosse Pointe Park, MI.… Read More