Obituaries

Sandra Kay Daniels

September 27th, 1939 to May 27th, 2012

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Daniels, 72, of Port Huron Township, died Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born September 27, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Richard and Bernice MacDonald. She married Donald Daniels on January 28, 1983 in Port Huron. Mrs. Daniels… Read More

Arthur Lewandowski

August 26th, 1926 to May 24th, 2012

Arthur J. Lewandowski, 85, died May 24, 2012. He was born August 26, 1926 in Port Huron to Adam and Eleanor (Gahns) Lewandowski. He married Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Fox on August 14, 1948. Arthur served in the Merchant Marines during World War II,… Read More

Martha M Ellis

October 13th, 1956 to May 15th, 2012

Martha M. Ellis, 55, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Survived by her sister Julie A. Atkins. No services or visitation are scheduled. … Read More

Lynn K Washburn

October 28th, 1955 to May 10th, 2012

Lynn Kay Washburn, 56, died Thursday, May 10, 2012. Survived by sons Timothy and Patrick Washburn. Memorial Services will be held at a later date… Read More

William R Galliker

September 26th, 1928 to May 7th, 2012

William R. Galliker, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Blue Water Hospice Home following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1928 in Whittemore, Michigan. William served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd… Read More

Albert H Gobeyn

October 26th, 1944 to May 3rd, 2012

Albert H. Gobeyn, 67, of Port Huron Twp. died May 3, 2012 in his home unexpectedly. He was born October 26, 1944 in Port Huron. He was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School and later served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at George Innis… Read More

Walter D Griffin

September 16th, 1940 to May 3rd, 2012

Walter D. Griffin, 71, of Burtchville died May 3, 2012 in his home after a short illness. He was born September 16, 1940 in Almont, MI and has lived here since 1973. He married Sharon (Liz) Schriber on March 7, 1959 in Imlay City. Walt was an… Read More

Jennie Bauer

March 9th, 1924 to May 1st, 2012

Jennie S. Bauer, 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 1, 2012. She was born March 9, 1924. She married John L. Bauer and they celebrated 58 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2008. Jennie… Read More

Donald L Leffler

January 29th, 1947 to April 30th, 2012

Donald L. Leffler, 65, of Ft. Gratiot died April 30, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 29, 1947 to Leo Leffler and Mina Clark. He married Linda Lapish Adams on April 11, 1969 in Port Huron. Don was a Master Carpenter and… Read More

Laura A McLeod

September 29th, 1954 to April 30th, 2012

Laura A. McLeod, 57, of Port Huron died April 30, 2012. Laura married John T. McLeod on May 17, 1990 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2011. Laura enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and loved the water. She was a loving… Read More

Judy M Bullis

June 11th, 1940 to April 25th, 2012

Judy M. Bullis, 71, of Marine City, died April 25, 2012. Survived by daughters, Susan and Cindy Roland. No services are scheduled. Cremation arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.… Read More

Paul A Cokonougher

April 30th, 1957 to April 24th, 2012

Paul Allen Cokonougher, 54, of Port Huron passed away in Port Huron Hospital on April 24, 2012. He was born April 30, 1957 in Lansing, to the late Calvin G. and Shirley May (DuLong) Cokonougher. Paul is survived by his wife Cindy… Read More

Irene Rogers

August 23rd, 1923 to April 22nd, 2012

Irene Rogers, daughter of George and Dora Railean, passed away April 22, 2012. She is survived by her nephew David (Therese) Railean and nieces Ginger Railean, Nancy Scheible and Mary Dunn. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Karrer-Simpson… Read More

William J. Brown

October 25th, 1930 to December 20th, 2011

William J. Brown, 81, of Port Huron, died December 20, 2011 after a short illness, in Sebring, FL where he has spent the last several winters. He was born October 25, 1930 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where he was raised and educated. He moved to the… Read More

Henry E Schlautmann

January 25th, 1937 to April 20th, 2012

Henry E. Schlautmann, 75, of Port Huron died April 20, 2012. He was born January 25, 1937 in Detroit. He married Lillian V. Fuller on May 8, 1965 in Virginia. Henry had a long and distinguished military career serving with the Air Police in AK,… Read More

Paul D Fleury

September 24th, 1942 to April 18th, 2012

Paul D. Fleury Sr., 69, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born September 24, 1942 in Port Huron. Paul married Sandra K. Mellick on January 6, 1973 in Port Huron. Paul loved woodworking. He enjoyed making birdhouses and birdfeeders. He also… Read More

James Dykstra

February 4th, 1926 to April 10th, 2012

James Dykstra, 86, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born February 4, 1926 to the late Neil and Wilhelmina Dykstra in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He grew up in Byron Center, Michigan and served in the… Read More

Joseph H Cartwright

June 27th, 1924 to April 9th, 2012

Joseph H. Cartwright, 87 of Kimball, formerly of Warren, died Monday, April 9, 2012. He was born June 27, 1924 in Royal Oak and has lived here for the past 12 years. Joseph married the former Marie Gillis. She preceded him in death on… Read More

Margaret A Klaus

January 28th, 1941 to April 9th, 2012

Margaret A. Klaus, 71, died Monday, April 9, 2012 in her home following a short illness. She was born January 28, 1941 in Fort Gratiot and was a lifelong area resident. She married Richard A. Klaus on July 23, 1960 in Port Huron. Margaret was a… Read More

John D Kelly

October 17th, 1926 to April 5th, 2012

Ft. Gratiot--Jack (J.D.) Kelly passed away after a lengthy illness on April 5, 2012. He was the son of the late T. M. and Margaret (O'Brien) Kelly, formerly of R.R. Sebringville, ON. He retired as a conductor from the Grand Trunk Railroad after 42… Read More

Lorraine D Roche

December 10th, 1925 to December 23rd, 2011

Lorraine (Bonin) Lapish Roche, formerly of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 23, 2011. Lorraine was born on December 10, 1925 to the late Frank and Della (Noel) Bonin in Sarnia, Ontario. She met the love of… Read More

Harrison I Robbins

May 4th, 1933 to April 1st, 2012

Bob Robbins Port Huron Township - Harrison Ivan Robbins (Bob, PER), 78, passed away on April 1, 2012. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 4, 1933. Bob married the love of his life, Joyce, on December 6, 1952. Joyce passed away on November 17,… Read More

Eleanor M Warsinske

November 24th, 1924 to March 27th, 2012

Eleanor M. Warsinske, 87, of Port Huron entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born November 24, 1924 in Port Huron. She married Otto Warsinske in 1975. He preceded her in death April 12, 2005. Eleanor was a life long member… Read More

Mark W Patterson

September 9th, 1959 to March 23rd, 2012

Mark Wayne Patterson, 52, of Port Huron passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 23, 2012. He was born September 9, 1959 in Port Huron. He loved God, listening to music and cooking. Mark is survived by his daughters, Tanisha, Miranda… Read More

Donna J Bowers

July 27th, 1934 to March 15th, 2012

Donna Jean “Polly” Bowers, 77, of Port Huron, died Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born July 27, 1934 in Port Huron to the late Ralph and Hazel Wilton. She married Robert F. Bowers on August 11, 1961 in Port Huron. He died April 26, 1988. Mrs.… Read More

David R Gray

March 5th, 1945 to March 13th, 2012

David R. “Groovy” Gray, 67 of Fort Gratiot, pulled up his tracks to a higher place on the morning of Tuesday, March 13th suddenly, but peacefully at his home. David’s journey began on earth March 5th 1945 in Martinsburg West Virginia to the… Read More

Nelson P Sturdevan

November 18th, 1932 to March 13th, 2012

Nelson P. Sturdevan, 79, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born November 18, 1932 in Port Huron to the late Floyd Nelson and Helen (Brandimore) Sturdevan. Mr. Sturdevan was employed with U.S. Steel for 42 years, retiring as a… Read More

Clara E Gosman

July 4th, 1924 to March 9th, 2012

Clara E. Gosman, 87, of North Street, died Friday, March 9, 2012. She was born July 4, 1924 in Wayne, Michigan to the late August and Clara Bloink. She married Arnold Gosman on August 10, 1946 in Port Huron. He died December 20, 2001. Prior to… Read More

Carl J Reid

July 14th, 1955 to March 8th, 2012

Carl James Reid, 56, of Port Huron, died Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born July 14, 1955 in Port Huron to Joyce and George Reid. Mr. Reid was employed with Intertape Polymer Group for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He is… Read More

Richard H Wasylk

July 6th, 1950 to January 10th, 2012

Harry R. Wasylk, 61, born July 6, 1950 in Port Huron, MI, met with our heavenly Father January 10, 2012 in Colorado Springs, CO. Harry, known as Richard, graduated from Port Huron Northern High School. He honorably served in the U.S. Army for 25… Read More