Obituaries

Eugene F. (Gene) Mancini

May 27th, 1928 to January 13th, 2015

Eugene F. (Gene) Mancini, 86, of Port Huron Township, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born May 27, 1928 in Detroit to the late Frederico and Rose Mancini. He was raised by… Read More

Norman H Clark

March 13th, 1945 to January 7th, 2015

Norman Clark, 69, of Fort Gratiot, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born March 13, 1945 in Sandusky. Norman graduated from Cros-Lex High School and attended Central Michigan University. He was employed as a salesman for many… Read More

Christine Dahlke

June 11th, 1958 to January 6th, 2015

Christine Marie (Gepfrey) Dahlke, 56, of Port Huron, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born June 11, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to Willis and Patricia Gepfrey.… Read More

Thomas W Tsafaroff

July 7th, 1948 to January 6th, 2015

Thomas William Christy Tsafaroff Tommy Tsafaroff, 66, of Lakeport, passed away January 6, 2015, in a fire at his home from smoke inhalation. Tommy was born July 7, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario to Thomas and Sophia… Read More

Orabelle M Briolat

May 17th, 1929 to January 5th, 2015

Orabelle M. Briolat, 85, of Lakeport, died Monday, January 5, 2015 in Medilodge of Port Huron. She was born May 17, 1929 in Bad Axe to the late Roy and Mae Armstead. She Married Frank S. Briolat on April 3, 1950 in Angola, Indiana. He preceded her… Read More

Norma M Weiss

June 18th, 1925 to January 4th, 2015

Norma Mae Weiss, 89, of Burtchville, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2015, in Croswell, after a long illness. She was born June 18, 1925 in Applegate, the daughter of the late Merritt and Selena Vincent. She was married to Frederick Weiss for… Read More

Yvonne M Lesko

November 25th, 1922 to December 31st, 2014

Yvonne Marcelle Lesko, 92, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Fort Gratiot. She was born November 25, 1922 in Saint-Ouen–l’Aumône, France, the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Glachant. She married John J.… Read More

Leslie R Smith

November 30th, 1950 to December 27th, 2014

Leslie R. “Les” Smith, 64, of Port Huron, passed Saturday, December 27, 2014, after a short illness. He was born November 30, 1950 to the late Gerald and Vivian Smith. Les owned and operated his family business, Jerry Smith’s Brake and Steering… Read More

William P Ward

February 22nd, 1932 to December 13th, 2014

William P. Ward, 82 of Fort Gratiot, formerly of Lakeport, passed away surrounded by his family Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born February 22, 1932 in Port Huron to the late James P. and Ruth Ward. He married Gloria P. Skedel on August 25,… Read More

Virginia L Wagner

September 22nd, 1921 to December 7th, 2014

Virginia Lee Wagner, 93, of Fort Gratiot, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014 She was born September 22, 1921 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Ardiel and Myrtle Newton. She married John Wagner on December 10, 1939. He died… Read More

Ronald G. "Ted" Graham

September 19th, 1938 to December 5th, 2014

Ronald Garfield “Ted” Graham, 76, of Marysville, died on Friday, December 5, 2014, in his home, after a 5 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born September 19, 1938 in Detroit, the son of the late Wellington Garfield and Cecelia Graham. … Read More

Martha E Stanlake

April 10th, 1918 to December 2nd, 2014

Martha “Ellie” Stanlake, 96, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in Fort Gratiot. She was born April 10, 1918 in Port Huron to the late Charles and Georgianna Veen. She was married to George Stanlake. He preceded her in death on April 28,… Read More

Lewis W Gover

September 3rd, 1936 to December 1st, 2014

Lewis W. Gover, 78, of North Street, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2014 in Port Huron. He was born September 3, 1936 in Rockcastle County, KY, the beloved son of the late Henry and Mae (Goff) Gover. He married Janet L. Gruber on June 20,… Read More

Richard A Ganhs

November 19th, 1934 to November 30th, 2014

Richard A. Ganhs, 80, of Port Huron Township, passed away after a courageous battle with COPD, on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his children. He was born November 19, 1934 in Port Huron, the son of the late John… Read More

Barbara S Nelson

January 1st, 1949 to November 25th, 2014

Barbara S. Nelson, 65, of North Lakeport, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Port Huron Catholic High School, Port Huron Junior College and Central Michigan University. She was… Read More

Theodore J Benedict

March 21st, 1941 to November 22nd, 2014

Theodore J. “Ted” Benedict, 73, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was born March 21, 1941 in Berlin Township, Michigan to the late Louis and Mary (Callander) Benedict. Ted married Barbara Sue Henson on October 10, 1981 in… Read More

Ignacia Rodriguez

February 1st, 1930 to November 12th, 2014

Ignacia “Nacha” Rodriguez, 84, of Port Huron, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Fort Gratiot. She was born February 1, 1930 in Asherton, TX to the late Hijinio and Angela (Ramos) Rodriguez. She resided in Port Huron her entire adult… Read More

Ruth K Weis

September 13th, 1923 to November 6th, 2014

Ruth Katherine Weis, 91, of Port Huron, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014. She was born September 13, 1923 in Port Huron to the late Andrew and Wilhelmina Falk. She married Jim Weis on September 22, 1944. Jim preceded her in death on… Read More

Theodora J Seley

October 19th, 1921 to November 6th, 2014

Theodora Joyce Seley, 93, of Fort Gratiot,, died Friday, November 6, 2014 in her home. She is survived by her niece, Laurel Whatmough and nephews, Scott and Brad Smith. Cremation arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.… Read More

Betty J Glombowski

February 6th, 1925 to November 1st, 2014

Betty J. Glombowski, 89, of Marysville passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 after a long illness. She was born February 6, 1925 in Port Huron to the late Amos and Blanche Armitage. She married Frank B. “Buck” Glombowski Jr. on February 15, 1947 in… Read More

Clarence Fair

January 8th, 1920 to October 30th, 2014

Clarence B. Fair, 94, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, October 30, 2014, surrounded by his family, in Blue Water Hospice Home, after a short illness. He was born January 8, 1920 in Deckerville, MI. He married Louise MacDonald in June… Read More

Will L Reuther-Kraniak

March 24th, 2014 to October 23rd, 2014

Will Lucas Reuther-Kraniak, 7 months, of Port Huron, passed away on October 23, 2014. He was a precious boy and left this world all too soon. He will be dearly missed by the many people who loved him. Will is survived by his loving mother, Camille… Read More

Thomas "Tim" Ritter

March 21st, 1946 to October 23rd, 2014

Thomas “Tim” Ritter, 68, of Fort Gratiot, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 23, 2014 at his cabin in Luzerne. He was born March 21, 1946 in Port Huron, the son of the late Gerald K. and Mildred C. (Crashley) Ritter. He married Jacqueline E.… Read More

Richard J Hobden

December 20th, 1948 to October 20th, 2014

Richard J. “Dick” Hobden, 65, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014, six years after having been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s and an ischemic heart condition caused by his exposure to Agent Orange while in the U.S. Air Force serving a… Read More

Margaret E Shaw

January 3rd, 1942 to October 15th, 2014

Margaret E. “Margie” Shaw, 72, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Medilodge of Yale, with family at her side. She was born January 3, 1942 in Port Huron, the daughter of Delbert E. and Margaret I. Shaw. She was employed with… Read More

Terry E Pauley

January 30th, 1951 to October 15th, 2014

Terry E. Pauley, 63, of Smiths Creek, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He is survived by his children, Adam Pauley and Jennifer Cresent. Cremation arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. … Read More

Keith A Thornton Sr

October 3rd, 1925 to October 13th, 2014

Keith A. Thornton, 89, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Blue Water Hospice Home after a long and fruitful life. He was born October 3, 1925 in Argyle, MI to Beatrice and Clarence Thornton. He married Lillian Anna Langolf on November 2, 1946 in St.… Read More

Jeffrey W Gover

January 31st, 1970 to October 2nd, 2014

Jeffrey W. Gover, 44, of North Street, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was born January 31, 1970 in Rochester, Michigan, the beloved son of Lewis and Janet (Gruber) Gover. Jeffrey graduated from Chippewa Valley High School in 1989.… Read More

Frederick N DeBell

July 24th, 1923 to October 5th, 2014

Frederick N. DeBell, 91, of Port Huron Twp., died Sunday, October 5, 2014, after a short illness. He was born July 24, 1923 in Port Huron. He married Clara Marie Bagnell on June 7, 1946. She died in May of 2013. Frederick was the youngest of 11… Read More

David D Winkworth

July 20th, 1953 to October 5th, 2014

David D. Winkworth, 61, of Port Huron, died Sunday, October 5, 2014, He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Elya and son, Alex Winkworth. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visiting will be… Read More