Obituaries

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Howe

April 24th, 1921 to November 16th, 2011

Elizabeth J. (Hyde) Howe, 90, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. She was born on April 24, 1921 in Port Huron. Betty was a beautician and owned and operated her own beauty shop for 44 years. She was formerly employed at Prestolite… Read More

Harry Thomas

March 12th, 1918 to November 14th, 2011

Harry Thomas, age 93 of Ray, Michigan passed away on Monday November 14, 2011, at Port Huron Hospital. He was born on Mitchell Street in Detroit, Michigan on March 12, 1918. He was a graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology in Detroit. He… Read More

Edward Ashley Relken

May 13th, 1924 to November 11th, 2011

Edward Ashley Relken, 87, of Fort Gratiot, passed away Friday November 11, 2011 after a short illness. He was born May 13, 1924 in Port Huron to the late William and Ella Relken. He married Maurine M. George on April 26, 1946 in Port… Read More

Marlene B. Moses

February 13th, 1941 to November 3rd, 2011

Marlene B. Moses, 70, died Thursday, November 3, 2011, after a long illness. She was born February 13, 1941 in Warren , MI. She married Charles A Moses Sr. on July 23, 1956 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Emmett. Marlene enjoyed going to… Read More

Gerald E. Reckker

October 12th, 1958 to October 30th, 2011

Gerald E. Reckker, 53, of Marlette died October 30, 2011 in the Marlette Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 12, 1958 in Port Huron. Gerald loved the Freedom Riders Horse Club in Sanilac County, the Detroit Tigers… Read More

Mr. John Thomas McLeod

November 18th, 1948 to October 29th, 2011

John Thomas McLeod, 62, of Port Huron, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 in Mercy Hospital following a long illness. He was born November 18, 1948 in Port Huron son of the late Neil and Jean (Hunter) McLeod. John married Laura A. Lepien… Read More

Ted Lewandowski

November 10th, 1950 to October 21st, 2011

Ted Lewandowski, 60, of Smiths Creek died October 21, 2011 after a long illness. He was born November 10, 1950 in Highland Park, MI. Ted owned and operated Sweet Dreams Hotel in Yale. He also loved fishing and his dogs. He is… Read More

Marie E. Jansen

June 13th, 1924 to October 9th, 2011

Marie E. Jansen, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Marie was born June 13, 1924 in Port Huron and was a resident of the Blue Water Area her entire life. She spent her winters for the last… Read More

Mr. Patrick Lewis Hiller

July 7th, 1964 to October 7th, 2011

Patrick Lewis “Rick” Hiller, 47, died unexpectedly Friday, October 7, 2011. He was born July 7, 1964 in Harbor Beach to Raymond and Mary Lee (Suida) Hiller. He married Margaret Peter on July 27, 1991 in Port Huron. Patrick was employed at Spec… Read More

Eva C. Walker

November 4th, 1907 to October 5th, 2011

Eva C. Walker, 103, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Mercy Hospital. She was born November 4, 1907 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Margaret Fleischhacker. She married Alex W. Walker on November 22, 1928. He… Read More

Robert A. Carolan

February 3rd, 1925 to October 5th, 2011

Robert A. Carolan, age 86, died October 5, 2011 in Rose City following a long illness. He was born February 3, 1925 in Gagetown, Michigan and had lived in Marysville most of his life. He married Audrey H. Lesperance June 19, 1948, in… Read More

Robert J. Johnston

June 24th, 1924 to September 21st, 2011

Robert J. Johnston, 87, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 after a lengthy Illness. He was born on June 24, 1924 in Port Huron to the late Myrtle and James Johnston. He married Patricia A. Krafft on July 27, 1944 in Angola, IN.… Read More

Marie E. "Mary" Schatzline

October 21st, 1917 to September 20th, 2011

Marie E. “Mary” Schatzline, 93, of Port Huron died September 20, 2011 peacefully in her sleep. She was born October 21, 1917 in Port Huron. She married Edward J. Schatzline on July 22, 1936 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on… Read More

Thomas H. Tanton, Jr.

March 8th, 1932 to September 17th, 2011

Thomas H. Tanton, Jr. age 79, of Port Huron entered the reunions of all reunions on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in his home following a long illness. He was born March 8, 1932 in Port Huron, son of the late Thomas H. and Anna E.… Read More

Diane E. Nash

February 6th, 1953 to September 10th, 2011

Diane E. Nash, 58, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 in Northern Michigan Hospital, Petoskey. She was born February 6, 1953 in Detroit. Diane is survived by her children, Anthony Dubuque, Tracie (Terry) Wright and Larry Dubuque;… Read More

Thomas Mitchell Williamson, Sr.

October 6th, 1957 to September 9th, 2011

Thomas Mitchell Williamson, Sr, 53, died Friday September 9, 2011. He was born October 6, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Leilani Pero and sons, James and Thomas Williamson. Cremation has taken place and no services are… Read More

Dorothy Rose Bergquist

July 11th, 1925 to September 7th, 2011

Dorothy R. Bergquist, 86, of Port Huron died on September 7, 2011 in Mercy Hospital. She was born July 11, 1925 in Detroit. She married John H. Bergquist on March, 9, 1957. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1989. Dorothy is… Read More

Della Arlene Mills

March 3rd, 1938 to September 6th, 2011

Della “Arlene” Mills, 73, of Port Huron went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was born March 3, 1938 in Sarnia, Ontario. She was a proud member of Chippewas of Sarnia. She was a past member of the Assembly… Read More

Audrey L. Klein

January 24th, 1924 to September 4th, 2011

Audrey Lorene Klein, 87, of Jeddo, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 unexpectedly in Port Huron Hospital. She was born January 24, 1924 in Arbyrd, Missouri. Audrey married William J. Klein, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1977. … Read More

Patricia L. Shurkey

April 25th, 1944 to September 3rd, 2011

Patricia L. Shurkey, 67, of Metamora formerly of Port Huron, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Harper Hutzel Hospital following a long illness. She was born April 25, 1944 in Port Huron, daughter of the late Arthur and Seena (Ketels)… Read More

Mr. Charles "Ed" Mechan

January 13th, 1930 to August 30th, 2011

Charles “Ed” Mechan, 81, of Marysville died Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He was born January 13, 1930 in Port Huron and was a life long resident. He married Patricia M. VanTroostenberghe who preceded him in death on August 16, 1974. He… Read More

Robert G. Johnson

November 13th, 1928 to August 30th, 2011

Robert G. Johnson, 82, of Port Huron Township, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born November 13, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Robert married the former Marlene M. Mrozak on June 22, 1957 in Milwaukee,… Read More

James Anthony Fayed, III

August 20th, 1968 to August 29th, 2011

James A. Fayed III, age 43, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2011. He was born August 20, 1968 in Port Huron. Jim was loved by many. He operated Skidgie's Bar for over 20 years. He loved sports and going to sporting… Read More

Mrs. Loretta Mae Thrushman

February 24th, 1948 to August 28th, 2011

Loretta M. Thrushman, 63, of Port Huron died Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born February 24, 1948 in Port Huron. She lived in Florida from 1982 to 2008. Loretta was a 1967 graduate of… Read More

Mrs. Marie A. Wurmlinger

January 24th, 1924 to August 25th, 2011

Marie A. Wurmlinger, 87, died Thursday, August 25, 2011. She was born January 24, 1924 to the late Raymond and Mayme Prior. She married John J. Wurmlinger on June 17, 1950 in St. Clair. He preceded her in death in Sept. of 1988. Marie… Read More

Mr. Keith D. Campbell

April 19th, 1930 to August 24th, 2011

Keith D. Campbell, age 81, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital. Keith was born April 19, 1930 in Port Huron son of the late Harry and Aletha (Kivel) Campbell. He married Dorothy P. Lynch on March… Read More

Lois W. Middleton

May 31st, 1963 to August 15th, 2011

Lois W. Middleton, 48, of Ruby died August 15, 2011. Survivied by her husband, Larry Middleton. Funeral services are 11 am Friday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9 am until the time of service on Friday.… Read More

James Overholt

July 14th, 1958 to August 13th, 2011

James L. Overholt, 53, of Port Huron died August 13, 2011. He was born July 14, 1958 in Port Huron and was a life long resident. James was employed with Mueller Brass and then Domtar Paper Inc. He was kind, generous and thoughtful,… Read More

Angela McLaughlin

October 2nd, 1926 to August 11th, 2011

Angela McLaughlin went to be with the Lord after a long illness on August 11, 2011. She was born October 2, 1926 and was a lifelong resident of Port Huron. She married her sweetheart and love of her life, Ralph S. McLaughlin, January 10, 1948 in… Read More

John M. McEachern, Jr.

November 18th, 1924 to August 7th, 2011

John “Jack” M. McEachern, Jr., 86, of Port Huron died August 7, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 18, 1924 in Port Huron to the late John M. and Ida McEachern, Sr. He married Bette Ann Schmitt on… Read More