Obituaries
Karrer-Simpson Obituary Listing

Corinne A Wells
November 28th, 1915 to December 20th, 2011
Corinne Alwin Wells, 96, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born November 28, 1915 in Sandpoint, Idaho to George and Nora Morrow. She married George Wells, Sr. on June 13, 1953. He passed away on…
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James L Trousdale
November 13th, 1955 to December 13th, 2011
James “Jim” Lee Trousdale, Sr., 56, of Kimball Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at home, Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
He was born on November 13, 1955 in Detroit to Herman and Mildred Trousdale. He married his loving wife, Terry, on July 1, 1995.
Jim…
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James M Weis
June 23rd, 1921 to December 10th, 2011
James “Jim” M. Weis, 90, of Port Huron, MI passed away at home on December 10, 2011.
He was born June 23, 1921 in Columbus, OH to the late Mary and James A. Weis. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1941-1945. Jim spent most of his life in…
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Karen B Gorski
December 4th, 1979 to December 10th, 2011
Karen Beverly Gorski, 32, died unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, December 10, 2011. She was born December 4, 1979 in Port Huron.
Karen was a 1998 graduate of Port Huron High School. She earned an Associate's Degree from St. Clair County…
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Berdie T MacNeil
August 21st, 1917 to December 10th, 2011
Berdie T. MacNeil, 94, died Saturday, December 10, 2011 in her home. She was born August 21, 1917 in Heartland, MI.
Berdie worked as a crane operator at Mueller Brass from 1947-1955. She later worked at the Gaslight in the early 1970's. She enjoyed…
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Freemon Lee
March 27th, 1931 to December 6th, 2011
Freemon Lee, age 80, of Marlette, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
He was born March 27, 1931 in Tennessee.
Freemon married Margaret Confer on July 21, 1978 in Centerline, Michigan.
He was a loving and caring man who loved spending time…
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Joyce L. Relken
July 22nd, 1945 to November 27th, 2011
Joyce L. Relken, born July 22, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, died Sunday November 27, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital unexpectedly after a 4 year battle with cancer.
She graduated from Cass Tech High School, Detroit, Michigan.
Joyce married…
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Shaun P. Kearney
September 17th, 1981 to November 26th, 2011
Shaun Patrick Kearney, our special little angel went up to heaven Saturday, November 26, 2011.
He was born September 17, 1981 in Port Huron, Michigan to his proud parents James and Karen Kearney.
Shaun attended Woodland Developmental Center…
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Mrs. Dorothy E. McFarlane
April 2nd, 1918 to November 24th, 2011
Port Huron- Dorothy E. McFarlane, 93, died peacefully at her home on November 24, 2011 following a long illness.
Dorothy was born in Rattle Run to the late Frank and Eva Landschoot.
She was a graduate of Marysville High school. Dorothy…
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Helen M. Clark
November 1st, 1924 to November 17th, 2011
Helen M. Clark, 87, of Ft. Gratiot died November 17, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born November 1, 1924 in Gardendale, MI. She married Clifton H. Clark on November 15, 1944 in Port Huron. Clifton was a carpenter…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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;…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
…
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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)…
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