Obituaries

Katherine Judd

November 25, 1946 to February 14, 2019

Katherine Ann “Kitty” Cogley-Judd, 72, of Port Huron, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, after a long struggle with pulmonary disease. She passed away peacefully in the home of her life-long best friend, Maggie Bennett, surrounded by people who… Read More

Robert A. Ritz

August 23, 1941 to February 09, 2019

Robert Andrew Ritz, 77, of Port Huron, died Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born August 23, 1941 in Yale to the late Lloyd and Mildred Ritz. He married Margaret Jean Karl on November 26, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Port Huron. Bob served… Read More

Mary Jane Wilton

March 05, 1918 to February 03, 2019

Mary Jane Wilton, 100, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born March 5, 1918 in Burtchville Township to the late Earl and Bertha Wilton. She retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1975. She is survived by her sister-in-law,… Read More

Bethanne Vought

July 12, 1956 to January 29, 2019

Bethanne Vought, 62, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was born July 12, 1956 in Port Huron to the late Keith Hoppenworth and Janet Hoppenworth VanBuskirk. She married Gordon L. Vought Jr. on September 30, 1978 in Port Huron.… Read More

Robert Hollweg

November 07, 1920 to January 28, 2019

Robert Ernest Hollweg, 98, of Armada, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was born November 7, 1920 in Detroit to the late Herbert and Grace Hollweg. Robert was a lifelong resident of Armada. During his lifetime he was involved in many… Read More

Rosemarie Wessel

September 16, 1934 to January 27, 2019

Rosemarie Wessel, 84, of Port Huron, died Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born September 16, 1934 in Richmond to the late David and Theresa Snover. She married Albert “Bud” Wessel Jr. on December 3, 1955 in St. Edward on the Lake Catholic… Read More

Robert B. Mancini

February 02, 1930 to January 24, 2019

Robert Benedict Mancini, 88, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Consulate Health Care in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born February 2, 1930 in Detroit to the late Federico and Rose Mancini. After his father’s death,… Read More

Buck Glombowski

June 12, 1923 to January 22, 2019

Frank Bernard “Buck” Glombowski, Jr., 95, of Marysville, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born June 12, 1923 in Port Huron to the late Frank B. and Hilda M. Glombowski, Sr. He married Betty J. Armitage on February 15, 1947 in St. Joseph… Read More

Mildred M. Badgley

March 22, 1923 to January 19, 2019

Mildred Marie Badgley, 95, of Port Huron, died Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born March 22, 1923 in Hampton Township, Michigan to the late William and Barbara Erno. Mildred is survived by her children, Daniel Vaughn, Teresa Pryor and Janice… Read More

Catherine "Marie" Cowhy-O'Donnell

October 12, 1925 to January 15, 2019

Catherine “Marie” Cowhy-O’Donnell, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Port Huron and Fort Myers, FL, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Blue Water Hospice House, Marysville. She was born Oct. 12, 1925 in Emmett to the late Frank and Frances… Read More

Mary Jo Butterfield

June 20, 1940 to January 11, 2019

Mary Josephine Butterfield, 78, of Fort Gratiot, died Friday, January 11, 2018. She was born June 20, 1940 in Grosse Pointe to the late Robert and Mary Olp. Mary Jo was a 1958 graduate of Grosse Pointe High School and attended Olivet College. She… Read More

Michael F Kiernan

February 14, 1938 to January 04, 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… Read More

Suzanne M Anthony

October 16, 1949 to January 04, 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

Barbara Stimpson

December 23, 1950 to January 04, 2019

Barbara J. Stimpson, 68, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born December 23, 1950 in Ingersol, Ontario to the late Charles and Helen Long She married Clinton F. Stimpson III on May 30, 1997 in Lakeshore Presbyterian… Read More

Bernard J West

May 29, 1927 to December 29, 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 20, 1960 to December 25, 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 18, 1938 to December 23, 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 20, 1934 to December 23, 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.… Read More

Patricia A Smith

November 02, 1937 to December 20, 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… Read More

David A Lynch

March 18, 1941 to December 19, 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… Read More

Bridget A Lozano

July 12, 1950 to December 18, 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 29, 1917 to December 15, 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 22, 1933 to December 14, 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.… Read More

River Sage Roche

September 09, 2016 to December 11, 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 10, 1963 to December 05, 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 29, 1944 to November 29, 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… Read More

Joseph Bednarczyk

October 15, 1923 to November 28, 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 27, 1954 to November 20, 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 20, 1980 to November 16, 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 13, 1931 to November 14, 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