Obituaries

Kathleen Symon

February 22, 1932 to November 13, 2010

Kathleen J. Katie Symon, 78, entered into eternal life on November 13, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1932 in Flint to the late Helen and Mivert Symon. She was a lifelong area resident of Port Huron. Kathleen… Read More

Francis Dowling II

November 09, 1928 to November 07, 2010

Francis George Dowling II reunited in Heaven with loved ones Sunday, November 7, 2010. He was born to Murl and Francis Dowling of Brown City, MI. Francis resided most of his life in Brown City, MI with his wife Sonya Dowling who preceded him in… Read More

Pat 'Helen' Delaney

August 23, 1927 to November 07, 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 August… Read More

Margaret Simpson

September 23, 1927 to November 04, 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… Read More

Joann Whybrew

April 02, 1935 to October 30, 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 at… Read More

Stephanie Zotter Hoffman

October 04, 1921 to October 30, 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. Stephens… Read More

Frank S. Briolat

September 12, 1924 to October 28, 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 as… Read More

Eugene Lepien 'Bud' Beeler

February 02, 1919 to October 27, 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 Huron.… Read More

John D. McKinlay

August 25, 1931 to October 25, 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 preceded… Read More

Lucille E. Thomas

July 02, 1911 to October 25, 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… Read More

Joseph P. Grace

March 05, 1924 to October 24, 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 (Keough).… Read More

James J. Sheehan

February 13, 1926 to October 21, 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… Read More

Margaret Patricia Wypych

October 19, 1918 to October 21, 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 in… Read More

Gladys DeFrain

January 15, 1916 to October 19, 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 in… Read More

Barry T. Colwell

September 14, 1941 to October 18, 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, Michigan,… Read More

Frank L. Ropposch

February 07, 1921 to October 16, 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 his… Read More

Harold 'John' Butts, Jr.

December 19, 1949 to October 11, 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. He… Read More

Frederick Warren

May 05, 1924 to October 05, 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 Clause… Read More

Matthew Macker

October 18, 1966 to October 03, 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… Read More

Preston Schroeder Sr

September 10, 1915 to October 03, 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… Read More

Giuseppe 'Joe' Sparacino

September 12, 1943 to September 30, 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 Port… Read More

Mary Jean Ruddick

December 04, 1950 to September 28, 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… Read More

Janet Pohlman

December 09, 1938 to September 23, 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 them… Read More

Glenn E. Smith

March 16, 1947 to September 21, 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 23,… Read More

Edith Porrett

December 12, 1927 to September 13, 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 old… Read More

Herbert 'Tom' Fox

December 10, 1930 to September 13, 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,… Read More

Thomas E. Snow

April 03, 1936 to September 09, 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 July… Read More

Bryce Stroh

July 04, 2004 to September 06, 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… Read More

Robert L. Corbin

August 13, 1934 to September 04, 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 40 years.… Read More

Mary A. Pettengill

November 09, 1921 to September 02, 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 20, 1987.… Read More