Obituaries

Gabriel Coronado Sr.

March 18, 1926 to March 31, 2010

Gabriel C. Coronado, Sr., 84, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 after a short illness. He was born March 18, 1926 in Charlotte, Texas. He was married to Mary Chavez Coronado for 65 years. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2009.… Read More

Franklin Warsalla Sr.

August 06, 1931 to March 27, 2010

Franklin G. Warsalla Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 in his home. He was born August 6, 1931 in Port Huron. He married Francine Minor on October 4, 1952 in St. Stephens Church. Frank was raised in Port Huron. He was a 1949 graduate… Read More

Gladys Marie Catanzaro

October 14, 1928 to March 20, 2010

Gladys Marie Catanzaro passed away after a long illness, at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Gladys was born in Port Austin on October 14, 1928 to Richard and Bertha OConnor. They moved to Port Huron when she was a… Read More

Wanda S. Kujda-Fischer

November 05, 1916 to March 19, 2010

Wanda S. Kujda-Fischer, 93 died Friday March 19, 2010 in Mercy Hospital. She was born November 5, 1916 in Detroit and has lived here all her life. She married Julius A. Fischer. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1992. She was an avid… Read More

Gary Michael Sargent

June 10, 1953 to March 15, 2010

Gary Michael Sargent passed peacefully in his home after a long battle with ALS on March 15, 2010. Born June 10, 1953 to Robert and Marion Sargent of Port Huron, Gary graduated from Port Huron Northern in 1971 then served 4 years in the U.S. Air… Read More

William J. Pettengill

February 09, 1918 to March 14, 2010

Sheriff William John Pettengill, 92, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 in his home. He was born February 9, 1918 in Port Huron. He married Marjorie L. Ford on October 14, 1950 at St. Stephens Rectory in Port Huron. Bill was a graduate of Port Huron… Read More

Michael Stalker

June 01, 1946 to March 13, 2010

Michael James Stalker, born June 1 st 1946, lost his battle with cancer March 13, 2010. Mike worked for Mueller Brass for 17 years before becoming employed by General Motors as a millwright. He transferred to GM Allison Transmission,… Read More

Richard John 'Dick' Moore

June 06, 1935 to February 28, 2010

Richard John Dick Moore, age 74, of Forestville died Sunday, February 28, 2010 in William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He was born June 6, 1935 in Port Huron. Richard married Marilyn A. Morden on January 5, 1963 in St. Mary's Church in Port… Read More

Edna Wilkins-Bowman

February 15, 1920 to February 28, 2010

Edna Kathleen Wilkins-Bowman passed away in Medilodge of Port Huron, after a short illness. Edna was born February 15, 1920 in Stratford, Ontario to Catherine Jane (Blackman) and Henry Darby. They moved to Port Huron when she was a child. Edna… Read More

Hazel Hiles

June 04, 1925 to February 27, 2010

Hazel J. Hiles, 84, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 in her home after a brief illness. She was born June 4, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and has lived in this area most of her life. Hazel enjoyed crafts and especially enjoyed her family. She is… Read More

Eleanor Kuhn

August 28, 1921 to February 23, 2010

Eleanor J. Kuhn went to be with her Lord and her beloved husband of 66 years on February 23, 2010. Born in Port Huron, August 28, 1921, Eleanor married her high school sweetheart, Howard, on June 13, 1942 in Port Huron. They lived in Fort Gratiot… Read More

Dollie Orr

August 28, 1918 to February 23, 2010

Dollie Mae Orr, 91, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at St. Joseph-Mercy Hospital after confronting and accepting her illnesses and fighting them courageously. She was born August 28, 1918 in Alabama, the oldest of eleven children. She has livedin… Read More

Rev. C. Paul Higdon

May 17, 1919 to February 20, 2010

Fr. C. Paul Higdon entered eternal life on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 4:38pm. Fr. Paul was a well known and much beloved minister in the Blue Water Area for several decades, and will be sorely missed. Fr. Paul was born in 1919 and grew up in… Read More

Aino L. 'Cap' Soini

November 16, 1914 to February 17, 2010

Aino L. Cap Soini, 95 of Port Huron died unexpectedly in his home. He was born November 16, 1914 in Port Huron and has been a life long area resident. He married Helen E. Schillinger in September of 1956. She preceded him in death on July 5,… Read More

Isabella Toles

February 20, 1923 to February 16, 2010

Isabella Katherine Toles, 86, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was born February 20, 1923 in Port Huron. She Married Edward F. Toles on December 18, 1942 in Port Huron. He died August 12, 1981. Isabelle attended Port… Read More

William J. Crimmins

December 04, 1925 to February 14, 2010

William J. Crimmins, 84, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday February 14, 2010 following a short illness. He was born December 4, 1925 in Port Huron and was a life long area resident. Bill married Dorothy J. Lents on July 9, 1955 in St. Christopher's… Read More

Daniel Donnellon

April 20, 1933 to February 11, 2010

Daniel T. Donnellon, 76, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2010. He was born April 20, 1933 in Detroit. He married Ginny Crimmins on April 4, 1959. Dan was a 1951 graduate of St. Stephens High School and then attended Port Huron Junior… Read More

Ann Booth

September 20, 1945 to February 09, 2010

Ann Johnsick Booth, 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2010 in her home. She was born September 20, 1945 in Port Huron. She married Michael L. Booth on September 30, 1966 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ann was a self employed hair… Read More

Donald Harbron

November 23, 1923 to February 08, 2010

Donald R. Harbron 86, loving husband of Norma Jean Harbron, passed on to join our Lord on Feb. 8, 2010 in Florence, Alabama after a long illness. Donald was born November 23, 1923 in Port Huron where he lived most of his life. Donald was a World War… Read More

Elizabeth A. Lamb

September 25, 1943 to February 02, 2010

Elizabeth A. Lamb, 66, of Port Huron passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. She was born September 25, 1943 in Port Huron daughter of the late Martin and Regina (Maloney) Lamb. Liz attended St. Stephen High School. After graduation… Read More

Dennis Kearns

August 23, 1946 to January 31, 2010

Dennis M. (Denny) Kearns died January 31, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1946. He graduated from St. Stephens Catholic High School in 1964. Denny married his bride and love of his life, Cecilia Kramp, on January 27, 1967.… Read More

James Hayes

December 30, 1935 to January 31, 2010

James C. Hayes, 74, passed away from cancer on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the home of his cousin, David Norris, in Lakeport, MI. Jim was born on December 30, 1935 in Port Huron, MI. He attended St. Stephens High School, but left after the tenth… Read More

Helen Bellow

May 22, 1926 to January 28, 2010

Helen A. Bellow, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Port Huron. She was born May 22, 1926 in Highland Park. She married Thomas Lindy Bellow on July 4, 1969 in Port Huron. He died June 18, 1987. She was a lifelong… Read More

William Pedigo

July 04, 1934 to January 27, 2010

William Pedigo, 75, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2010 in his home after a long illness. He was born July 4, 1934 in Algonac. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Pedigo; daughters, Salli (Steve) Jones, Susan (Mitch) Bolt,… Read More

Donovan M. Twiss

April 09, 1918 to January 20, 2010

Donovan M. Twiss, age 91 of Port Huron died peacefully on January 20, 2010. He was born April 9, 1918 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He married Frances H. Woods on December 27, 1943 in St. Stephen Church. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2003… Read More

Karen K. Coats

June 30, 1960 to January 20, 2010

Karen K. Coats, 49, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was a talented artist and beloved sister and will be deeply missed. She was born in Port Huron on June 30, 1960 to… Read More

Leonard Martinek

December 20, 1921 to January 18, 2010

Leonard R. Martinek, 88, passed away at his home surrounded by loving family on January 18, 2010. Leonard was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on December 20, 1921, the… Read More

Larry J. Roelens

March 11, 1963 to January 17, 2010

Larry J. Bear Roelens, 46 died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 17, 2010. He was born March 11, 1963 in Port Huron. Larry was a member of pipe fitters and… Read More

Leo F. Bachler

April 02, 1919 to January 12, 2010

Clyde- Leo F. Bachler age 90 of Clyde, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 following a long illness. He was born April 2, 1919 in Marine City son of the late Leo R and Edith (Balfour) Bachler. Leo married the former Frances B. Dazer on August 28,… Read More

Rita M. Pifer

August 23, 1931 to January 05, 2010

Rita M. Pifer, 78 of Kimball Township, died peacefully Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 1931 in Detroit, daughter of the late… Read More