Obituaries

James R "Jim" Koebke

September 13, 1946 to July 02, 2025

James R. Koebke, 78, of Fort Gratiot, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born September 13, 1946 to the late Russell and Beatrice Koebke in Kimball. He married Sandra Blossey in Trinity Lutheran Church on August 13, 1966 and they were… Read More

Lawrence F Skotzke

December 16, 1955 to June 30, 2025

Lawrence Francis Skotzke, 69, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born December 16, 1955 in Grosse Pointe to the late Chester and Mary Skotzke. He married Theresa L. Woods on October 12, 1991 in Port Huron. Larry graduated from… Read More

William A Hornby

February 25, 1948 to June 27, 2025

William Allen Hornby, 77, of Fort Gratiot, died Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born February 25, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Allen and Alice Hornby. Bill served in the U.S. Army, completing two tours in Vietnam, and was awarded the Army… Read More

Denise Gossman

March 31, 1960 to February 27, 2025

Denise Jane Gossman, 64, of Port Huron, died Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born March 31, 1960 in Port Huron to the late Richard and Laura Jobbitt. Denise graduated from Port Huron Central High School. Despite life’s hardships, she was a… Read More

Arnold J Hulverson

June 07, 1938 to June 22, 2025

Arnold “Joe” Hulverson, 87, of Fort Gratiot, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born June 7, 1938 in Croswell to the late Alger and Eleanor Hulverson. He married the love of his life Marlene Leadham on May 30, 1959 while… Read More

Bonnie Marshall

September 01, 1946 to June 21, 2025

Bonnie Louise Marshall, 78, of Port Huron, died Saturday, June 21, 2025 following a long illness. Bonnie was born September 1, 1946 in Port Huron to the late Jack and Eva Wilkins. Bonnie was employed at Port Huron Hospital for 8 years. She loved… Read More

Michael Gofton

July 15, 1961 to June 19, 2025

Michael John Gofton, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born July 15, 1961 to John and Karoleen (Dolly) Gofton. Mike was a sports enthusiast. He loved following his favorite teams including, the Lions, Patriots, Tigers… Read More

Carolyn E Krafft

October 06, 1936 to June 14, 2025

Carolyn Elizabeth Krafft, 88, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in the hospital in Monroe, NC of acute respiratory failure from complications of dementia. Carolyn was born on October 6, 1936 in Port Huron, Michigan to… Read More

Dick J Wyllie

September 28, 1937 to June 13, 2025

Richard J. “Dick” Wyllie died peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, with his daughters at his side. Dick was born September 28, 1937 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Neil and Helen Wyllie. The Wyllie family moved to Port Huron in 1944, where… Read More

Frank J Nunez

October 14, 1937 to April 17, 2025

Frank John Nunez, 87, of Port Huron, died Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born October 14, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Jose and Tomasa Nunez. He married Josephine M. Perez on April 23, 1966 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Huron. She… Read More

Karl A Schmidt Jr.

July 27, 1928 to June 07, 2025

Karl A. Schmidt Jr., 96, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was born July 27, 1928 in Detroit to the late Karl A. and Helen A. Schmidt. He married Lois P. Colling on September 22, 1951 in First Evangelical Lutheran Church in… Read More

Joseph Abdou

January 04, 1926 to June 06, 2025

Joseph M. “Joe” Abdou, 99, of Port Huron, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Joseph Michael Abdou was born January 4, 1926. He was raised by his beloved parents, Thomas L. and Mary Abdou, in a home at the rear of the family’s store at 314 Erie… Read More

Ethel Gonder

November 06, 1935 to May 29, 2025

Ethel Mae Gonder, 89, of Port Huron, died Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born November 6, 1935 in Pontiac, to the late Theodore and Grace Bedford. Ethel was employed with Black River Manufacturing as a quality control inspector for 23 years and… Read More

Patricia Pearson

August 07, 1947 to May 28, 2025

Patricia Pearson, 77, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer on May 28, 2025. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She grew up in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Waite High… Read More

Douglas C "Doug" George

February 28, 1948 to May 26, 2025

Douglas C. “Doug” George, 77, of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born February 28, 1948 in Port Huron to John C. George and the late Donna R. Meyers. Doug honorably served in the… Read More

Denise Letzgus

August 09, 1951 to May 11, 2025

Denise Marie Letzgus, 73, of Port Huron, died Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born August 9, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Walter and Della Schultz. She married Albert M. “Mike” Letzgus on January 20, 1973 in Capac, Michigan. Denise… Read More

Mary K "Bubbles" Berra

April 13, 1935 to May 10, 2025

Mary Kathryn “Bubbles” Berra, 90, of Port Huron, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 of natural causes. She was born April 13, 1935 in Port Huron. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ryan. She married Raymond M. “Yogi” Berra in… Read More

Frances G "Pug" Bonkoske

September 06, 1939 to May 10, 2025

Frances Genevieve “Pug” Bonkoske, 85, of Clyde Township, died Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born September 6, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Michael E. and Verna A. Malane. Frances was a volunteer at McLaren Port Huron Hospital for many… Read More

Stephen P Sullivan

September 07, 1966 to May 06, 2025

Stephen P. Sullivan, 58, of Clyde Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born September 7, 1966 in Port Huron, the beloved only son of Philip and Marilyn Sullivan. Stephen graduated from Port Huron Northern High School… Read More

Jerome C Thomas

September 07, 1962 to May 05, 2025

Jerome Clement Thomas, 62, of Port Huron, died Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born September 7, 1962 in Port Huron to the late William and Joanne Thomas. Jerome graduated from Port Huron High School in 1980 and served as president of the National… Read More

Inez S Waycaster

Inez Sue Waycaster, 93, formerly of Avoca, died Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born September 2, 1931 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Nelson and Gladys Murphy. She married Binnie B. Waycaster Sr. on December 4, 1948. He preceded her in death… Read More

Bernadette "Bunnie" Anderson

September 18, 1925 to May 03, 2025

Bernadette “Bunnie” Anderson, 99, of Port Huron, died Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Peter Paul and Mary Simler. She married Lyall Anderson in 1949 in St. James Church in Ferndale. Together they… Read More

Elisabeth Chartier

May 27, 1939 to May 01, 2025

Elisabeth Chartier, 85, of Port Huron, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born May 27, 1939 in Fürth, Germany. Elisabeth came to America from Germany after falling in love with the man who would become her husband, who was stationed in… Read More

Robin Hill

November 02, 1967 to April 30, 2025

Robin Marie Hill, 57, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born November 2, 1967 in Royal Oak to Robert and Beverly Uzarski. Robin was employed at Stifel for many years. She loved her daughters deeply and especially enjoyed… Read More

Marjean A Fahey

April 03, 1928 to April 30, 2025

Marjean Adele Fahey, 97, Port Huron, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 surrounded by her children. She was born April 3, 1928 in Detroit to the late Matthew W. and Hazel A. Yore. She married Frank M. Fahey on June 25, 1949 in Detroit. He preceded her… Read More

Denise M Brooks

November 03, 1960 to April 27, 2025

Denise Marie Brooks, 64, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born November 3, 1960 in Port Huron to the late Clayton P. and Mary J. Cameron. She married David A. Brooks on September 17, 1983. Denise was a lifelong resident of the… Read More

Richard T Sullivan

December 26, 1930 to April 22, 2025

Richard Thomas “Dick” “Sully” Sullivan, 94, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Apache Junction, AZ. He was born December 26, 1930 in Port Huron. He married Muriel C. Hanson on August 25, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She… Read More

Anthony Bonito Jr.

October 23, 1925 to April 15, 2025

Anthony Bonito Jr., 99, of Port Huron, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born October 23, 1925 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Anthony was a World War II veteran and was a teacher for the Port Huron Area School District for many years before his… Read More

Craig S Smith

June 15, 1960 to April 15, 2025

Craig Steven Smith, 64, of Clyde Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born June 15, 1960 in Port Huron to the late Eleanor and Richard Smith. Craig graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1978 and… Read More

Meredith "Cudge" O'Hare-Schmitt

March 05, 1939 to April 12, 2025

Meredith “Cudge” O’Hare-Schmitt, 86, of Port Huron, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born March 5, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Franklyn and Eleanor Mugavero. Meredith enjoyed music,… Read More