Obituaries
Karrer-Simpson Obituary Listing

Pat 'Helen' Delaney
August 23rd, 1927 to November 7th, 2010
On Sunday, November 11, 2010 our Beautiful Mother gracefully left behind all of her human afflictions and was reunited with Paul, her husband of 52 years and her loving daughter Mary K. Pat was born in Port Huron to Elmer and Camilla Rumley on…
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Margaret Simpson
September 23rd, 1927 to November 4th, 2010
Margaret A. Simpson, 83, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 from complications after receiving a flu shot.
She was born September 23, 1927 in Port Huron to the late John and Edith Carpa. She married Frank C. Simpson on May 17, 1947 in St. Joseph…
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Joann Whybrew
April 2nd, 1935 to October 30th, 2010
Joann G. Whybrew, 75, died Saturday, October 30, 2010 in her home.
She was born April 2, 1935 in Port Huron. She married Charles H. Whybrew on June 8, 1953 in Port Huron.
Joann was a 1953 graduate of St. Stephens High School. She was active…
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Stephanie Zotter Hoffman
October 4th, 1921 to October 30th, 2010
Billings, MT- Stephanie Zotter Hoffman, 89, died October 30, 2010 peacefully in her sleep.
She was born October 4, 1921 to the late Joseph and Stephanie (Kern) Zotter.
Stephanie attended St. Joseph's Grade School and graduated from St.…
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Frank S. Briolat
September 12th, 1924 to October 28th, 2010
Lakeport Frank S. Briolat, 86, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Regency on the Lake.
He was born September 12, 1924 in Huron County. Frank married Orabelle M. Armstead on April 3, 1950 in Angola, IN
He worked for 39 years at C & O Railroad…
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Eugene Lepien 'Bud' Beeler
February 2nd, 1919 to October 27th, 2010
Eugene Lepien "Bud" Beeler - Port Huron
Eugene Lepien "Bud" Beeler, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
He was born on February 2, 1919 in Port Huron. He married Anna R. Dazer on January 25, 1941 in Port…
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John D. McKinlay
August 25th, 1931 to October 25th, 2010
Port Huron- John D. McKinlay, 79, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 25, 2010 in his home following a long illness.
He was born August 25, 1931 in Sarnia, Ontario and has lived here for the past 46 years.
He married Anna May Lewis. She…
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Lucille E. Thomas
July 2nd, 1911 to October 25th, 2010
Port Huron- Lucille E. Thomas, 99, of Port Huron died Monday, October 25, 2010 in Barss A.F.C. Home.
She was born July 2, 1911 in Tyre, Michigan, Sanilac County and has lived here all her life.
She married George L. Thomas on April 19, 1932 in…
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Joseph P. Grace
March 5th, 1924 to October 24th, 2010
Joseph Peter Grace 86, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday October 24, 2010 . He was born on March 5, 1924 in Emmett to the late Peter J. and Irene E. (Kinney) Grace.
Joe was the beloved husband of Mary…
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James J. Sheehan
February 13th, 1926 to October 21st, 2010
James J. Sheehan, 84 died Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born February 13, 1926 in Sparlingville.
He is survived by his sister Joyla A. Sheehan of Port Huron; brother Robert T. (Helen) Sheehan of Las Vegas, NV; nephew…
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Margaret Patricia Wypych
October 19th, 1918 to October 21st, 2010
Margaret Patricia Wypych, 92, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Harbor View AFC Home.
She was born October 19, 1918 in Passaic New Jersey and lived in this area nearly her entire life. Her husband, Felix A. Wypych, preceded her…
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Gladys DeFrain
January 15th, 1916 to October 19th, 2010
Gladys A. DeFrain, 94, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in Black River Inn AFC Home.
She was born January 15, 1916 in Harbor Beach. She has lived in the area since 1951. She married Russell L. DeFrain on November 29, 1935 in Our Lady of Lake Huron…
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Barry T. Colwell
September 14th, 1941 to October 18th, 2010
Lakeport- Barry T. Colwell, 69, of Lakeport passed away on October 18, 2010, in the early morning after a prolonged battle with multiple health problems. He was born September 14, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. A long time resident of Lakeport,…
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Frank L. Ropposch
February 7th, 1921 to October 16th, 2010
Frank L. Ropposch, 89, of Port Huron died Saturday, October 16, 2010 in his home following a short illness. His love, support and strength will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
He was born February 7, 1921 in Austria and has lived here all…
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Harold 'John' Butts, Jr.
December 19th, 1949 to October 11th, 2010
Harold John Butts, Jr, 60, of Fort Gratiot, died Monday, October 11, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital.
He was born December 19, 1949 in Detroit and has lived here since 1981.
John married Elaine Stover. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2008. …
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Frederick Warren
May 5th, 1924 to October 5th, 2010
Frederick Lynnwood Warren, 86, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Marwood Nursing and Rehab after a long illness.
He was born May 5, 1924 in Port Huron.
Fred was a avid football fan and was especially fond of Notre Dame. He was a great Santa…
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Matthew Macker
October 18th, 1966 to October 3rd, 2010
Matthew Paul Macker, 43, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 unexpectedly while hunting.
He was born October 18, 1966 in Detroit, MI and lived in the area most of his life. He married Linda M. Soltys on May 26, 2006 in Presque Isle, MI.
He was a…
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Preston Schroeder Sr
September 10th, 1915 to October 3rd, 2010
Preston J. Schroeder Sr, 95, died October 3, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness.
He was born September 10, 1915 in Port Huron. He married Eleanor E. Heering on December 29, 1942 in St. Joseph Church. She preceded him in death…
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Giuseppe 'Joe' Sparacino
September 12th, 1943 to September 30th, 2010
Giuseppe Joe Sparacino, 67, of Port Huron, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness.
He was born September 12, 1943 in Italy and has lived here since 1983.
He married Kathy Waun in August of 1982 in…
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Mary Jean Ruddick
December 4th, 1950 to September 28th, 2010
Mary Jean (Jeanie) Waters Ruddick, 59, died peacefully Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in her home inPort Huron,Michigan, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Ms. Ruddick was born Dec. 4, 1950 inMuncie,Indiana, the daughter of Gene…
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Janet Pohlman
December 9th, 1938 to September 23rd, 2010
Janet M. Pohlman, 71, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born December 9, 1938 in Port Huron.
Janet was very creative at writing rhymes and poetry. She loved going to garage sales and having…
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Glenn E. Smith
March 16th, 1947 to September 21st, 2010
Glenn Smith, 63, passed away peacefully after a courageous eight year battle with prostate cancer.
Glenn was born March 16, 1947 in Kane, PA son of the late Glenn and Louise Smith. He married his college sweetheart, Martha L. Coudriet on August…
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Edith Porrett
December 12th, 1927 to September 13th, 2010
Edith Marie Porrett, 82, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, after a long illness.
She was born December 12, 1927 in Port Huron.
She married Jack R. Porrett on July 5, 1946 in Port Huron. He died August 2, 1975
Edith enjoyed watching…
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Herbert 'Tom' Fox
December 10th, 1930 to September 13th, 2010
Herbert Tom Fox, 79, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, September 13, 2010 in Mercy Hospital following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 10, 1930 in Springfield, IL.
Tom loved life and people. He enjoyed camping,…
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Thomas E. Snow
April 3rd, 1936 to September 9th, 2010
Thomas E. Snow, 74, of Port Huron, died Thursday, September 9, 2010 unexpectedly in Port Huron Hospital.
He was born April 3, 1936 in Detroit and has lived in Port Huron all his life.
He married the love of his life Elizabeth I. Paajanen on…
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Bryce Stroh
July 4th, 2004 to September 6th, 2010
Bryce Leandro Stroh, 6, passed away Monday September 6, 2010 in Children's Hospital in Milwaukee WI. Bryce made his parents proud by his courageous battle with an unknown illness.
He was born July 4, 2004 in Bad Soden, Germany. He arrived as an…
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Robert L. Corbin
August 13th, 1934 to September 4th, 2010
Robert Liggett Corbin, 76 died peacefully, after a long illness, September 4, 2010 in Marwood Nursing Care.
He was born August 13, 1934 in Rochester, New York to the late Robert and Lucile Corbin and has lived in Port Huron for the past…
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Mary A. Pettengill
November 9th, 1921 to September 2nd, 2010
Port Huron Mary A. Pettengill, 89, died Thursday, September 2, 2010 after a lengthy illness.
She was born November 9, 1921 in Sanilac County. She was married to Norman M. Pettengill for 47 years. He preceded her in death on February…
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James L. Horton
June 5th, 1926 to September 1st, 2010
James Leo (Lee) Horton
He was adopted by Alvena and John Horton, attended Port Huron Public Schools, and graduated from Port Huron High School. Jim joined the Army and served as a Medic in World War II. He married E. Dolores Roberts…
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Ronald F. Olson
March 2nd, 1928 to August 31st, 2010
Ronald F. Olson born March 2, 1928 died unexpectedly on August 31, 2010.
Ronald married the love of his life Gloria L. Thomas on April 25, 1958 in Port Huron.
Ron proudly served in U.S.M.C. during W.W. II as a PFC. He tended bar at…
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