Obituaries

Douglas J Smith, D.C.

January 26th, 1949 to January 14th, 2024

Douglas J. Smith, D.C., 74, of Port Huron, died Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born January 26, 1949 in Port Huron to the late Joseph and Viola Smith. He married Carol Pratley on June 16, 1973 in St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, Battle Creek. Dr.… Read More

Daniel P McKernan

March 25th, 1945 to January 10th, 2024

Daniel Patrick McKernan, 78, of Kenockee Township, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born March 25, 1945 in Detroit to the late John and Loretta McKernan. He married the love of his life, Billie Lee Szelle on March 17, 1971 in Detroit. She… Read More

David C Whipple

June 26th, 1951 to January 9th, 2024

David Charles Whipple, 72, of Port Huron, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Charles and Cynthia Whipple. Dave graduated from Grosse Pointe High School where he was renowned for his role as… Read More

Diane E Zatorski

February 24th, 1954 to January 8th, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Zatorski, 69, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born February 24, 1954 in Detroit to Shirley E. and the late Jerome A. Downey. She was the eldest of their eight children and excelled at being “the… Read More

Cathy A Stone

December 20th, 1957 to January 4th, 2024

Cathy Ann Stone, 66, of Kenockee Township, died Thursday. January 4, 2024. She was born December 20, 1957 in Port Huron to the late James and Mary Cutler. Cathy graduated from Croswell-Lexington High School. She enjoyed taking care of people and… Read More

Kathleen "Kathy" Gosger

December 6th, 1950 to January 1st, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Alice Gosger, age 73, of Port Huron, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on December 6, 1950 in St. Clair, Michigan. She was a former hairdresser and worked as a bus driver for Blue… Read More

Lisa M. Frisbie

July 29th, 1964 to January 1st, 2024

Lisa Marie Frisbie, 59, of Emmett, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 29, 1964 in Port Huron and spent her life in St. Clair County. Lisa married Brian Frisbie on September 19,… Read More

Harry G Crespi

May 22nd, 1934 to December 28th, 2023

Harry G. Crespi, 89, of Shelby Township, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1934 in Detroit to the late Alfonso and Maria Crespi. Harry graduated from Catholic Central High School of Detroit in 1952 where he was… Read More

Joseph M. Nofs

July 3rd, 1956 to December 25th, 2023

Joseph Martin Nofs, 67, of Burtchville Township, died Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born July 3, 1956 in Machias, Maine to Mary and Joseph W. Nofs. Joseph had a passion for education. He started his teaching and coaching career in Yale and went… Read More

Marcella M Kivel

July 21st, 1932 to December 23rd, 2023

Marcella Marie Kivel, 91, of Port Huron, passed away quietly on Saturday, December 23, 2023 with her children by her side. She was born July 21, 1932 in McGregor, Michigan to the late George and Marie McFarlane. She married Lee Kivel Jr. in July… Read More

Josephine "Josie" M Nunez

March 19th, 1933 to December 19th, 2023

Josephine "Josie" Margaret Nunez, 90, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1933 in Lockhart, Texas to the late Antonio and Basilia Perez. She married Frank J. Nunez on April 23, 1966 at… Read More

Charles F. Gray

July 26th, 1942 to December 18th, 2023

Charles F. Gray, 81, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 after a long illness. He was born July 26, 1942 in Port Huron to the late John and Lida Gray. He married the love of his life, Suzanne Gardner on October 24, 1964 in Port… Read More

Sheila A Jobbitt

February 6th, 1945 to December 17th, 2023

Sheila Ann Jobbitt, 78, of Lakeport, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born February 6, 1945 in Port Huron to the late William and Beatrice Cowger. She married Thomas E. Jobbitt on February 8, 1964 in St.… Read More

Dale L Newsome

October 3rd, 1983 to December 12th, 2023

Dale Lee Newsome, 40, of Rantoul, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born October 3, 1983 in Urbana, Illinois to the late William and Christina Newsome. Dale was full of life. He enjoyed dancing, sports, and hanging… Read More

Cynthia A Faught

November 9th, 1949 to December 12th, 2023

Cynthia Ann Dazer Isaacs Faught, 74, of Marysville, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born November 9, 1949 in Port Huron. Cynthia served in the U.S. Air Force. After the service she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science from… Read More

Mary F Shafran

February 18th, 1938 to December 7th, 2023

Mary Frances Shafran, 85, of St. Clair Township, died Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born February 18, 1938 in Port Huron, Michigan. She was the second child and first daughter of John and Geneva Sharpe. Mary was raised in the small village of… Read More

Betty J Payne

November 20th, 1937 to December 3rd, 2023

Betty Jane Payne, 86, of Port Huron, died Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born November 20, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Lawrence and Anna Bowen. She married Leslie G. “Les” Payne on October 24, 1959 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Leola B Smith

September 30th, 1936 to December 3rd, 2023

Leola Bell Smith, 87, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born September 30, 1936 in Blackduck, Minnesota to the late Herbert and Lottie Winch. She married Darrel W. Smith on March 1, 1954 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death… Read More

Mary Jo Daly

September 13th, 1942 to November 26th, 2023

Mary Josephine Daly, 81, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, in her home in Port Huron, Michigan. She was born September 13, 1942, to Mary and Joseph Franczyk in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Mary Jo married Richard K. Daly on August 3, 1962. During their 16… Read More

Vivian Coronado

December 19th, 1956 to November 23rd, 2023

Vivian Coronado, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born in Holland, Michigan on December 19, 1956 to the late Esther Diaz. Vivian was loved by many and will be remembered for her spunky personality and contagious… Read More

Dorothy Ann (Makedonsky) Ely

April 25th, 1942 to November 20th, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Makedonsky) Ely, 81, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in Grant Township, Michigan after a long illness. Dorothy was born April 25, 1942, in Port Huron, Michigan, to James and Mary (Mittoff) Makedonsky. She grew up in… Read More

Timothy R Jobbitt

September 4th, 1965 to November 18th, 2023

Timothy Richard Jobbitt, 58, of North Street, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born September 4, 1965 in Port Huron to Thomas E. and Sheila Jobbitt. He married Mary Jo Bass on December 20, 1986… Read More

Jacquelyn L Miller

December 31st, 1947 to November 15th, 2023

Jacquelyn Lee Miller, 75, of Richmond, passed peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born December 31, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Clarence and Margaret Roskey. Jackie enjoyed spending time with her family,… Read More

Deborah K McAllister-Smith

July 19th, 1957 to November 5th, 2023

Deborah Kay McAllister-Smith, 66, of Port Huron, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1957 in Port Huron. Deborah was a 1975 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School She worked as a pharmacy technician at Lake… Read More

Kimberly J Kuczynski

November 5th, 2023

Kimberly Jean Kuczynski, 63, of Goodells, died Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born February 13, 1960 in Mount Clemens to the late John and Marlene Bruce. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Katherine Kuczynski (James Greene); son,… Read More

Trina Northrop

August 9th, 1991 to October 28th, 2023

Trina Diane Northrop, 32, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born August 9, 1991 in Port Huron to Thomas and Tina Parmann. She married Aaron Northrop on October 5, 2012. Trina was employed with Port Huron Area Schools… Read More

Sandra L Amey

April 19th, 1945 to October 31st, 2023

Sandra Lee “Sis” Amey, 78, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was born April 19, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Willamina Navarre. She married James C. Amey on January 7, 1978 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death… Read More

Sharon Plumlee

March 16th, 1947 to October 29th, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Lee Plumlee, 76, of Kimball Township, on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born March 16, 1947 in Port Huron to the late James and Dorothy Snyder. Sharon worked as a school bus driver in California… Read More

Reta M Taylor

January 23rd, 1936 to October 28th, 2023

Reta Mae Taylor, 87, of St. Clair Shores, died Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born January 23, 1936 in Mecosta, Michigan to the late Walter and Helena Bloch. Reta retired from Faith Medical in East China in 2006. She loved reading but she… Read More

Richard C McDonald

May 17th, 1936 to October 18th, 2023

Richard C. McDonald, 87, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, with his loving wife Diane by his side. He was born May 17, 1936, in Port Huron, son of the late Meritt “Doc” and Elsie Jokie McDonald. He married Diane McKenna on… Read More