Obituaries

Luke S Roberts

January 3rd, 1918 to July 8th, 2012

Luke S. Roberts, 94, of Port Huron died July 8, 2012 in Regency On The Lake. He was born January 3, 1918 in Minden City and has lived here all his life. He married Mildred M. Gillis. She preceded him in death on June 9, 1986. Luke worked on the… Read More

William F Schieman

May 16th, 1935 to July 4th, 2012

William Fred Schieman, 77, of Grant Township, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was born May 16, 1935 in Port Huron to the late William F. and Dora Schieman and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Schieman was a long time men's clothing salesman in… Read More

Robert Sills

February 11th, 1942 to June 30th, 2012

Robert H. Sills, 70, of Kimball Twp. died June 30, 2012. He was born February 11, 1942 in Port Huron. He is survived by his sons, Eddie and Kenny of Ft. Pierce, FL; three granddaughters; sisters, Lila Kay of Troy, Lucille Parker of Cudjoe Key, FL… Read More

James W Justice

January 8th, 1929 to June 30th, 2012

James W. Justice, 83, of Port Huron died peacefully June 30, 2012. He was born January 8, 1929. He married Veronica J. Negowski on June 5, 1954 in Texas. She died December 8, 2011. James served as a fireman in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a… Read More

Olive B Gaines O'Shea

July 18th, 1924 to June 29th, 2012

Olive O'Shea, also known as Olive Thompson Gaines O'Shea, known mostly for her beautiful singing voice and fun loving attitude, died June 29, 2012 at Marwood Nursing and Rehab where she lived the last six years of her life. She had Alzheimer’s… Read More

Marguerite H Gutierrez

April 17th, 1917 to June 11th, 2012

Marguerite H. Gutierrez, 95, of Port Huron died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She was born April 17, 1917 in Brown City. Marguerite married Peter “Pete” Gutierrez on November 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Barbara L Humes

September 14th, 1933 to June 9th, 2012

Barbara L. Humes, age 78, of Port Huron died Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was born September 14, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia. Barbara married Robert L. Humes on April 28, 1958 in Detroit. Barbara was born in West Virginia and… Read More

Daniel R Sams

June 22nd, 1927 to June 8th, 2012

Daniel R. Sams, 84, of Clyde, died Friday, June 8, 2012. Survived by wife Betty. Cremation arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.… Read More

George E Skinner

November 4th, 1938 to May 30th, 2012

George E. Skinner, 73, of Port Huron died May 30, 2012 in Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 4, 1938 in Port Huron and was a life long resident. George was a graduate of St. Stephen High School and the University of… Read More

Hazel ( Koschnitzke

February 2nd, 1934 to May 28th, 2012

Hazel Mae (Loxton) Koschnitzke, 78, ended her journey here on Earth at her home surrounded by loved ones on May 28, 2012. Hazel was born on February 2, 1934 to Edward and Delores Loxton. Hazel enjoyed an active life. She raced powder puff derby,… Read More

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