Obituaries

Richard Learn

September 3rd, 1935 to August 3rd, 2024

Richard John Learn, 88, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born September 3, 1935 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late Murton and Mona Learn. He married Elizabeth A. “Betty” Bonin on September 23, 1977 in Port Huron. … Read More

Flora Martinez

July 29th, 1949 to August 3rd, 2024

Flora Martinez, 75, of Sanilac Township, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. She was born July 29, 1949 in San Benito, Texas to the late Severo and Aurora Vasquez. Flora was an exceptional cook who enjoyed feeding everyone. She was the… Read More

Janet A Tack

May 12th, 1942 to July 28th, 2024

Janet Anna “Jenny” Tack, 82, of Port Huron, died Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was born May 12, 1942 in Port Huron to the late William and Emma Black. She married Maurice J. Tack on August 2, 1960 in Port Huron and he preceded her in death on May… Read More

Peter Jett

November 28th, 1953 to July 27th, 2024

Peter Holt Jett, 70, died July 27, 2024, in Port Huron, MI. He was born November 28, 1953, in San Luis Obispo, CA. Peter attended schools across the country due to his father’s military deployments, most notably Mt. Pleasant Academy and Moultrie… Read More

Jon A Brennan

October 16th, 1948 to July 25th, 2024

Jon Aldon Brennan, 75, of Port Huron, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 after a short stay in the hospital. He was born October 16, 1948 to the late Russell and Thelma Brennan. Jon was an active member of the Eagles Riders Club. He enjoyed… Read More

Elizabeth A Regan

November 15th, 1941 to July 24th, 2024

Elizabeth E. Regan, 82, of Chesterfield Township, formerly of Port Huron, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born November 15, 1941 in Ann Arbor. Elizabeth graduated from Our Lady of Mercy in Detroit. She was employed with the St. Clair… Read More

Mary E Lucas

September 1st, 1947 to September 15th, 2023

Mary E. Lucas, 76, of Port Huron, died Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born September 1, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Ivan and Mary Lucas. Mary was employed at Goodwill Industries and The ARC of St. Clair County for several years. She loved… Read More

Jean A Clark

December 29th, 1942 to July 22nd, 2024

Jean Ann Clark, 81, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by numerous family members and friends who gathered at her bedside. She was born December 29, 1942 in Bad Axe, Michigan, but resided most of her life in… Read More

George Beebe

March 31st, 1935 to July 22nd, 2024

George Beebe, 89, died Monday, July 22, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1935 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, to the late Martin and Mary Beebe. George married his high school sweetheart, Jan Milliken on April 12, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas. Jan preceded… Read More

Frederick J "Fred" Cartwright

November 7th, 1947 to July 21st, 2024

Frederick Joseph “Fred” Cartwright, 76, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born November 7, 1947 in St. Clair to the late Theodore R. “Ted” and Kathryn L. “Billie” Cartwright. Fred graduated from St. Clair High… Read More

Donald Gerber

August 1st, 1944 to July 18th, 2024

Donald Harold Gerber, 79, of Jeddo, died Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born August 1, 1944 in Sandusky to the late Harold R. and Lila M. Gerber. He married Lois A. Wells on December 7, 2001 in Port Huron. She died May 11, 2017. Donald was a… Read More

Joyce A Fraley

March 14th, 1939 to July 16th, 2024

Joyce Arlene Fraley, 85, of Kimball Township, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born March 14, 1939 in Detroit to the late Maynard and Alyce Bennett. She married Kenneth E. Fraley. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2007. Faith and… Read More

Joseph F Cesefske

October 24th, 1930 to July 14th, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Joseph Francis Cesefske, who left us on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 93. Joseph was born October 24, 1930 in Port Huron to the late Stanley and Mary Cesefske. He… Read More

Louis J Carufel

October 7th, 1953 to July 12th, 2024

Louis J. Carufel, 70, of Burtchville Township, took his final lap around the track, stopped at the pearly gates, took a big breath and smiled as he walked on his own two feet to his heavenly home on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born October 7,… Read More

Richard L "Dick" Hanton

March 14th, 1941 to July 9th, 2024

Richard Lee “Dick” Hanton, 83, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born March 14, 1941 in Port Huron to the late Herbert and Elizabeth Hanton. Richard will be remembered for his impeccable taste, generous… Read More

Lawrence Kochan

April 9th, 1950 to July 9th, 2024

Lawrence “Big Larry” Kochan, 74, of Brown City, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born April 9, 1950 in Detroit to the late Walter and Irene Kochan. Larry’s passion was owning and working on classic cars and hot rods. He like watching… Read More

Kathleen L "Kathy" Marlatt

October 24th, 1950 to July 6th, 2024

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Marlatt, 73, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday July 6, 2024. She was born October 24, 1950 in Port Huron to the late Leonard and Shirley Deaner. She married Miles M. Marlatt Jr. on February 3, 1973 in Port Huron. He… Read More

Wayne L Guess

February 21st, 1956 to July 6th, 2024

Wayne Lamor Guess, 68, of Port Huron, died Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born February 21, 1956 in Detroit. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Deborah Dusseau; four siblings, Keri (Paul) Sanders, Michelle (Tyrone) Taylor, Greg (Yvette)… Read More

Mary M "Marbie" Rumptz

August 28th, 1941 to June 26th, 2024

Mary Margaret “Marbie” Rumptz, 82, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born August 28, 1941 in Port Huron to the late John and Eleanor Schwikert. Mary graduated from St. Stephen High School in… Read More

Paige V Horn

June 22nd, 2004 to June 17th, 2024

Paige Virginia Horn, 19, of Clyde Township, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024 after being hit by a wrong way driver. She was born 10 weeks early on June 22, 2004 in Port Huron, one of triplet girls born to Matthew and Jodie Horn. Paige… Read More

John L Zielke

March 26th, 1956 to June 16th, 2024

John Lee Zielke, 68, of Fort Gratiot, went to be with his Savior, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born March 26, 1956 in Port Huron to the late Carlton and Barbara Zielke. He married Lori R. Echlin on April 18, 1998 in First United Methodist… Read More

Sharon T Heinz

March 17th, 1941 to May 24th, 2024

Sharon Therese Heinz, 83, of Kenockee Township, died Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born March 17, 1941 in Detroit to the late Arthur and Berniece Geisler. Sharon loved watching the Detroit Red Wings, having never missed a game. She also attended… Read More

Lee F Goodman

March 3rd, 1937 to June 6th, 2024

Lee F. Goodman, 87, of Port Huron, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born March 3, 1937 in Port Huron to the late Rex and Elinore Goodman. He married Catherine (Kay) Guitar on June 20, 1970. Lee graduated from Port Huron High School in… Read More

Kimberly Sue Powers

May 16th, 1956 to June 5th, 2024

Kimberly Sue Powers, 68, of Port Huron, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born at Bremerton Naval Hospital in Washington on May 16, 1956 before moving to Michigan. She married the love of her life, Edward “Eddie” Powers on May… Read More

Gary R Marinez Sr.

June 12th, 1942 to December 18th, 2023

Gary Ronald Marinez Sr., 81, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Philip and Dorothy Marinez. He married Nancy Pollock on July 27,… Read More

Brigitte Fleisher

May 24th, 1937 to June 2nd, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brigitte Fleisher, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born on May 24, 1937 in Germany and had been a cherished resident of… Read More

June M Groff

June 2nd, 1933 to June 2nd, 2024

June Marion Groff was greeted in heaven by Jesus and the blessed Mother Mary on her 91st birthday, June 2, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1933 in Port Huron, one of 12 children of the late Alma and Albert Post. She grew up in the first ward where… Read More

Betty M Raetzel

September 27th, 1925 to June 1st, 2024

Betty Mae Raetzel, 98, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born September 27, 1925 in Port Huron to the late John and Carrie Large. Betty graduated from Port Huron High School in 1943… Read More

Deepa Nandamudi

October 30th, 1970 to May 31st, 2024

Deepa Nandamudi, 53, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 31st, 2024. Deepa was born on October 30th, 1970, in India to Savita & Vasant Fadnis. She grew up in Mumbai, India, then moved to the United States in 1994. … Read More

Lynne K Loewenthal

June 7th, 1945 to May 26th, 2024

Lynne Kay Loewenthal, 78, of Port Huron, died Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born June 7,1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ernest and Helen Loewenthal. Lynne was a graduate of St. Stephen High School and the Port Huron Junior College Licensed… Read More