Obituaries

Suzanne M Anthony

October 16th, 1949 to January 4th, 2019

Suzanne Marie Anthony, 69, of Port Huron, died on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born October 16, 1949 in St. Clair to the late Francis “Firp” and Evelyn Anthony. Her family and friends will dearly miss her wonderful sense of humor. She is… Read More

Michael F Kiernan

February 14th, 1938 to January 4th, 2019

Michael Francis “Mickey” Kiernan, 80, of Davison, died Friday January 4, 2019 in Lapeer, MI. He was born in Port Huron on February 14, 1938 to the late Leo and Frances Kiernan. He graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1955 before serving in… Read More

Bernard J West

May 29th, 1927 to December 29th, 2018

Bernard John West, 91, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born May 29, 1927 in St. Clair to the late Martin and Frances West. He married Helen M. Emigh on April 21, 1951 in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Bernard served in the… Read More

David E Forrest

June 20th, 1960 to December 25th, 2018

David Edward Forrest, 58, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born June 20, 1960 in Clinton, Massachusetts. He enjoyed fishing, bike riding, listening to music and watching movies. He is survived by his father, Merton “Ed”… Read More

Edward Troy

October 18th, 1938 to December 23rd, 2018

Edward J. “Butch” Troy Jr., 80, of Port Huron, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1938 in Port Huron to the late Edward J. Troy Sr. and Velma Troy. Butch married Ann Draper on… Read More

Donald L. Parker

July 20th, 1934 to December 23rd, 2018

Donald Leroy Parker, 84, of Clyde Township, died Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born July 20, 1934 in Croswell to the late Roy and Thelma Parker. He married Linda M. Balmer on November 28, 1970 in First United Methodist Church, Port Huron. Donald… Read More

Patricia A Smith

November 2nd, 1937 to December 20th, 2018

Patricia Ann Smith, 81, of Kimball, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born November 2, 1937 in Mt. Clemens to the late William and Irene Fritz. She married Harold Alden Smith on August 3, 1957 in Marine City. He preceded her in death on March… Read More

David A Lynch

March 18th, 1941 to December 19th, 2018

David Anthony Lynch, 77, of North Street, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born March 18, 1941 in Smiths Creek to the late Joseph and Margaret Lynch. He married Lillian R. Regan on May 2, 1964 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yale. David was… Read More

Bridget A Lozano

July 12th, 1950 to December 18th, 2018

Bridget Ann Lozano, 68, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born July 12, 1950 in Port Huron to the late Lewis and Donna Gunn Sr. She married Manuel E. Lozano III. She was a graduate of Port Huron Northern High School and was… Read More

Helen Marx

August 29th, 1917 to December 15th, 2018

Helen Marx, 101, of Port Huron, died December 15, 2018. She was born August 29, 1917 in Burnside, and recently moved from Port Huron to Brighton, MI. She married LaVern Marx on July 20, 1942 in Brown City. Helen taught at the Harrington School in… Read More

Joan O'Brien

May 22nd, 1933 to December 14th, 2018

Beverly Joan O’Brien, 85, of Marysville, passed from this life on Dec. 14, 2018, surrounded by loving family. She was a woman of deep faith and love for our Savior Jesus. Joan was born on May 22, 1933 in Port Huron to Floyd and Clara Sheldon. She… Read More

River Sage Roche

September 9th, 2016 to December 11th, 2018

River Sage Roche, 2, of Port Huron, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, listening to her favorite songs and stories, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family. She was born September 9, 2016 in Port Huron to Robert C. and… Read More

James P Arnold

September 10th, 1963 to December 5th, 2018

James Patrick Arnold, 55, of Avoca, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born September 10, 1963 in Port Huron. He married Julie Patterson on April 1, 2014 in Jamaica. James worked for Ajax Paving as an operating engineer for the last 10 years.… Read More

Betty Ann Middleton

May 29th, 1944 to November 29th, 2018

Betty Ann Middleton, 74, of Kimball, died Thursday, November 29, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long illness. She was born May 29, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Frank S. and Madge I. Carfore. Betty was a 1962 graduate of Port… Read More

Joseph Bednarczyk

October 15th, 1923 to November 28th, 2018

Joseph John “Joe” Bednarczyk, 95, of Lexington, was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Joe was born October 15, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Barbara C. Winkler on January 24, 1959 in St. Anthony Church in… Read More

Michael Forro

February 27th, 1954 to November 20th, 2018

Michael Stephen Forro, 64, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He was born February 27, 1954 in Port Huron to the late Steven and Gertrude Forro. Michael was co-owner of Port Huron Radiator. He was a member of Port Huron Motorcycle Club… Read More

Matthew Worden

May 20th, 1980 to November 16th, 2018

Matthew Orvel Worden, 38, of Holland, Michigan and formerly of Port Huron, died Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born May 20, 1980 in Port Huron, to the late Terry and Cindy Worden. Matthew was a 1999 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School,… Read More

Leslie "Les" L. Selby

February 13th, 1931 to November 14th, 2018

Leslie “Les” LaVerne Selby, 87, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born February 13, 1931 in Port Huron to the late Albert and Rose Selby. He married Elsie B. “Chris” Christopher on November 6, 1954 in Grace Episcopal… Read More

John M Tramski

September 21st, 1923 to November 8th, 2018

John Michael Tramski, 95, of Port Huron, died Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born September 21, 1923 in Port Huron to the late Joseph and Emma Tramski. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed as a service technician for… Read More

Paul D Marengo

August 1st, 1927 to November 6th, 2018

Paul Douglas Marengo, 91, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He was born August 1, 1927 in Flint to the late Stanley & Viola Marengo. He married Ileana M. “Voo” Dodea on February 9, 1952 in Port Huron. She preceded him in death on… Read More

Laverne John Schock

February 19th, 1922 to November 5th, 2018

Laverne J. Schock, 96, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, November 5, 2018. He was born February 19, 1922 in Ruth, Michigan. He married Margaret M. Essenmacher on September 5, 1945 in St. Peter and Paul Church in Ruth, Michigan. She preceded him in… Read More

Nataia Calloway

February 21st, 1998 to November 5th, 2018

Nataia “Taya” Maylin-Danea Calloway, 20, of Port Huron, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born February 21, 1998 in Detroit. She graduated from Port Huron High School in 2016 and was studying Neuroscience at Central Michigan… Read More

James A Hill

July 18th, 1928 to October 30th, 2018

James A. Hill, 90, of Princeton, Indiana, passed away at River Oaks Health Campus on October 30, 2018. He was born to the late Gordon and Ethel (Scott) Hill on July 18, 1928 in Capac, Michigan. James was a member of Dayspring Community Church of… Read More

Joseph Bloink

March 11th, 1947 to October 23rd, 2018

Joseph Henry Bloink, 71, of Port Huron, died October 23, 2018. He was born March 11, 1947 in St. Clair. He was the son of the late Joseph Fredrick and Gertrude Bloink. He married Carol Ann Buhler on April 4, 1981 in Selden, New York. Joseph owned… Read More

Angelita Ruiz

November 6th, 1926 to October 22nd, 2018

Angelita Linda Ruiz, 91, of Port Huron, passed away in her home under hospice care on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born November 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Desiderio and Petra Raygosa. She married Domingo H. Ruiz on October 18,… Read More

John Kobberstad

March 18th, 1950 to October 19th, 2018

John Birkelo Kobberstad, 68, of Burtchville, left us on October 19, 2018, due to sudden complications from ongoing heart issues. John was born in Detroit, on March 18, 1950, to the late Karl and Helen (Roy) Kobberstad. He graduated from Thurston High… Read More

Anthony Szarzynski

March 6th, 1944 to October 18th, 2018

Anthony James Szarzynski, 74, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born March 6, 1944 in Detroit. Anthony was a financial advisor for 30 years and was a substitute teacher “Mr. Z” for 19 years at Eisenhower High School and the… Read More

Kathleen Hayward

July 8th, 1929 to October 14th, 2018

Mary Kathleen Hayward, 89, of Port Huron, died Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born July 8, 1929 in Saginaw to the late Lionel S. and Myra K. Merkling. She married Irvin L. Hayward in December of 1949 in St. Andrews Church, Saginaw. He preceded her… Read More

Barbara Dehring

October 26th, 1923 to October 4th, 2018

Barbara Mary Dehring, 94, of Lakeport, died Thursday, October 4, 2018. She was born October 26, 1923 in Detroit to the late Harry and Myrtle DeSchryver. She married Paul E. Dehring on June 13, 1945 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on October 16,… Read More

Mathew "George" Mayer

November 14th, 1926 to September 14th, 2018

Mathew “George” Mayer, 91, of Port Huron, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born November 14, 1926 in Harbor Beach to the late Michael and Elizabeth Mayer. He married Florence E. Crosbie on April 22, 1961 in St. Edward… Read More