Obituaries

Brian J Moeller

February 21st, 1955 to July 29th, 2014

Brian J. Moeller, 59, of Port Huron, passed away to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born February 21, 1955, in Port Huron, the son of the late Frank and Mabel Moeller. He married the love of his… Read More

Lucinda J Castillo

November 9th, 1946 to July 29th, 2014

Lucinda J. Castillo, 67, of Croswell, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in McLaren-Port Huron Hospital. She was born November 9, 1946 in Alice, Texas. She married Robert Castillo on September 9, 1972 in St. Patrick Church, Croswell. Lucinda was a… Read More

Robert L Humes

November 5th, 1930 to July 27th, 2014

Robert L. Humes 83, of Port Huron, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Kingston, Michigan. He was born November 5, 1930 in Port Huron, the son of the late Clyde and Mary (DiDuca) Humes. He married Barbara L. Tassen on April 28, 1958 in Detroit. She died… Read More

Norman J Artman

November 10th, 1927 to July 25th, 2014

Norman John Artman, 86, of Port Huron, died Friday, July 25, 2014 in his home. The youngest of eight children, Norman was born November 10, 1927 to Sarah and Anthony Artman on his family’s farm west of Helena, Michigan. He attended Filmore-Sand… Read More

Helen C Pochodylo

May 31st, 1922 to July 25th, 2014

Helen C. Pochodylo, 92, of Port Huron passed away peacefully on July 25, 2014 after a long illness. She was born on May 31, 1922 in Port Huron, and was the oldest of six children born to Andrew and Katherine Pochodylo. Helen graduated from Port… Read More

Gerald P Guziak

July 17th, 1938 to December 24th, 2013

Jerry P. Guziak, 75, of San Francisco, CA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 of natural causes. He was born July 17, 1938 in Port Huron, son of the late Michael M. and Anna E. (Borsenik) Guziak. Jerry was a 1956 graduate of St. Stephens… Read More

Agnes J Knowlton

September 21st, 1920 to July 24th, 2014

Agnes J. Knowlton, 93, of Port Huron Township, followed God’s light through the beautiful gates of heaven joining her beloved husband, Mickey, on Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was born September 21, 1920 in Port Huron to the late Albert and Molly… Read More

Marilyn B Claseman

January 17th, 1923 to July 16th, 2014

Marilyn B. Claseman, 91, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Clinton Township. She was born January 7, 1923 in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of the late Leo and Louise Butz. She married Irvin Claseman on May 28, 1945. He died on… Read More

Ruth J Woodward

May 27th, 1922 to July 15th, 2014

Ruth Jean Woodward, 92, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014. She was born May 27th 1922 to the late George and Margaret (Connor) Woodward. She was a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church. She proudly served her country with the US Navy… Read More

Russell J Simpson

August 29th, 1946 to July 12th, 2014

Russell J. Simpson, 67, of Applegate, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born August 29, 1946 in Port Huron. Mr. Simpson retired from Acheson in 2006 after 42 yeares of service and enjoyed hunting and tinkering with… Read More

Norman F Knowlton

August 25th, 1919 to July 8th, 2014

Norman F. “Mickey” Knowlton, 94, of Port Huron Township, followed God’s light into the beautiful gates of heaven on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 to begin a new career. He was born August 25, 1919 in Port Huron to the late Charles and Charlotte Knowlton. He… Read More

Leola J Gerlach

November 19th, 1933 to June 28th, 2014

Leola “Jan” Janet Gerlach, 80, of Clyde Township died Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was born November 19, 1933 to the late Robert and Leola Reynolds. She married Marvin Carl Gerlach on May 17, 1952 in Emanuel Lutheran Church, Greenwood Township.… Read More

Joseph E Schmitt

March 28th, 1935 to June 26th, 2014

Joseph E. Schmitt, 79, of Port Huron, went to be with the Lord on Thursday , June 26, 2014, after a short illness. He was born March 28, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Joseph and Anne Schmitt. He married Meredith O’Hare on September 9, 1989.… Read More

Danny Slawter

April 6th, 1962 to June 23rd, 2014

Danny Lee Slawter, 52, of Marysville, died Monday, June 23, 2014. He is survived by three siblings. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. … Read More

Michael A Samson

April 16th, 1944 to June 22nd, 2014

Michael A. Samson, 70, of Yale, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 16, 1944 in Yale to the late Adam P. and Nadja E. (Panasevich) Samson. He married Marcia B. Smith on November 9, 1968… Read More

Dorothy M Forrest

December 3rd, 1933 to June 13th, 2014

Dorothy M. Forrest, 80, of Port Huron died Friday, June 13, 2014. She is survived by her husband Merton "Ed" Forrest. Private family graveside services have taken place. Arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.… Read More

Elaine M Klais

July 20th, 1925 to June 13th, 2014

Elaine M. Klais, 88, of Port Huron, was called home to the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born July 20, 1925 in Dearborn to the late Anthony and Elsie Stemler. She married Harold K. Klais on February 19, 1949 in Dearborn. He died October… Read More

Patricia A Fese

August 12th, 1946 to June 13th, 2014

Patricia Ann (Friend) Fese, 67, of Port Huron, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on June 13, 2014. She was born August 12, 1946 in Detroit to Dorothy and Bernard Friend. She married Carl R. Fese on April 9, 2005 in Colonial Woods Missionary… Read More

Edward J Skotcher

June 23rd, 1928 to December 18th, 2013

Edward J. Skotcher, 85, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1928 in Detroit. He married Valeria M. Mallon on May 12, 1951 in Bowling Green, OH. She died on June 8,… Read More

Virginia A Wittliff

January 26th, 1938 to June 5th, 2014

Virginia Ann Wittliff, 76, of Lakeport, died at her home on the morning of June 5, 2014 due to complications from Neurofibromatosis. She was born on January 26, 1938 in Port Huron and was the first of seven children to the late John S. Wittliff II… Read More

Merryanne Class

December 25th, 1933 to June 4th, 2014

Merryanne Class was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1933, and died on June 4, 2014, in Providence Park Hospital. She was 80 years old. She lived most of her life in Port Huron. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J.… Read More

Ryan Harsh

February 4th, 1978 to May 31st, 2014

Ryan Patrick Harsh, 36, of Port Huron, died Saturday, May 31, in Port Huron. He was born February 4, 1978 in Port Huron. He was employed at the ARC of St. Clair County. He is survived by his mother, Marsha J. Harsh of Port Huron. A memorial… Read More

Mary F Gonzales

February 23rd, 1928 to May 30th, 2014

Mary F. Gonzales, 86, of Port Huron, died Friday, May 30, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1928 in Caro, MI. She married Charles Gonzales on Dec. 18, 1948 in Port Huron. He died Aug. 27, 1990. Mrs. Gonzales… Read More

Theresa A MacMillan

January 26th, 1930 to May 21st, 2014

Theresa A. MacMillan, 84, of Fort Gratiot passed on to be with the Lord, May 21, 2014 with her family at her side at Port Huron Hospital. Theresa was born January 26, 1930 in Walkerton, Ontario Canada. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and… Read More

W Bruce Murray

May 25th, 1930 to May 19th, 2014

W. Bruce Murray, 83, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, May 19, 2014. He was born May 25, 1930 in Sarnia, Ontario to the late Ray and Olive Murray. He married Velma S. Pozsgay on August 6, 1966 in Sarnia. She died June 30, 2007. Mr. Murray was a… Read More

Grace E Roach

May 6th, 1932 to May 14th, 2014

Grace Elizabeth Roach, 82, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 6, 1932 in Port Huron, the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred Hall. She sold Avon for… Read More

Robert T Armstrong

March 6th, 1946 to May 13th, 2014

Robert “Bob” Armstrong, 68 of Port Huron, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He was born March 6, 1946 in Port Huron. He married Carol Oss on February 11, 1967. Robert was a member of Eagles Lodge 3702 and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He… Read More

Joseph Nemeth

December 29th, 1940 to May 10th, 2014

Dr. Joseph Nemeth, Ph.D., 73, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Burtchville, died Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born December 29, 1940 in Ithaca, New York, son of the late Joseph and Mary Nemeth Sr. He received his doctorate from Windsor University,… Read More

Donna R Buczkowski

January 30th, 1929 to May 2nd, 2014

Donna Rose Buczkowski, 85, of Port Huron, died Friday, May 2 2014, after a long battle with lung disease. She was born January 30, 1929 to the late Fred and Laura Frazer. She was a lifelong Port Huron area resident. Donna retired from… Read More

Mary L Haight

May 10th, 1930 to May 1st, 2014

Mary Lou Haight, 83, of Lexington, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, May 1, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born May 10, 1930 in Port Huron to the late Fred and Anita Hanshaw. She married James M. Haight on April 26, 1958 in St.… Read More