Obituaries

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

Richard C Roskey

January 12th, 1938 to May 23rd, 2024

Richard Clarence Roskey, 86, of Port Huron Township, died Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born January 12, 1938 in Port Huron to the late Clarence and Margaret Roskey. He married Gail M. Parr on June 22, 1957 in Port Huron. Richard enjoyed… Read More

Raymond "Tom" Appling

September 30th, 1942 to December 14th, 2023

Raymond Tommy “Tom” Appling, 81, formerly of Marysville, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Vero Beach, Florida, after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 30, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Raymond and Ida… Read More

Brigid Ann Parker

April 2nd, 1943 to May 22nd, 2024

Brigid Ann Parker, 81, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully in her daughter, Stacie’s arms surrounded by her granddaughter, Brigid Hinojosa, best friend, Dawn Dunsmore and her daughter’s friend, Stacey Lester on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She… Read More

Sally A Deacons

November 25th, 1948 to May 19th, 2024

Sally Ann Deacons, 75, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was born November 25, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Fredrick and Verna Deacons. Sally worked as a custodian with Arby’s restaurant for many years. She loved to… Read More

Christopher J Obrecht

September 28th, 1953 to May 19th, 2024

Christopher Jean Obrecht, 70, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 with family at his bedside. He was born September 28, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Everett and Dorothy Deane Obrecht. He married Michele E. Leonard on 15 May in… Read More

Deborah J Tanner

September 9th, 1951 to May 18th, 2024

Deborah Jane Tanner, 72, of Fort Gratiot, formerly of Manistique, died Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born September 9, 1951 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to the late Harry and Agnes Smith. She married Fredrick W. Tanner on August 8, 1988 in… Read More

Barbara T Price

August 23rd, 1931 to May 18th, 2024

Barbara Thomas Price, 92, of Port Huron, died, Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born August 23, 1931 in Port Huron to the late Andrew L. and Eleanor Thomas. She married Douglas N. Price on August 22, 1953 in Grace Episcopal Church. Barbara… Read More

Verna J "Jo-Jo" Daniel

January 16th, 1939 to May 18th, 2024

Verna Joanne “Jo-Jo” Daniel, 85, of Port Huron, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born at home in Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada on January 16, 1939 to the late Ralph and Beatrice Smith. Jo-Jo enjoyed telling jokes and… Read More

Lori L Gersten

November 5th, 1965 to May 15th, 2024

Lori Lynn Gersten, 58, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born November 5, 1965 in Port Huron to the late Keith and Ernestine Gersten. Lori was our special angel. She loved her family, animals and music (especially… Read More

Jean Kelly

June 11th, 1943 to May 12th, 2024

JeanKaye Kelly, 80, of Clyde Township, died Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born June 11, 1943 in Port Huron to the late James and Jean McCulloch. She married John P. “Jack” Kelly on January 15, 1966 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed… Read More

Rosemary A "Rosie" Cummings

February 13th, 1940 to May 6th, 2024

Rosemary Ann “Rosie” Cummings, 84, of Sylvania, Ohio, formerly of Fort Gratiot, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born February 13, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Port Huron at the age of 5 when she was… Read More

Paul D Kane

September 17th, 1945 to May 5th, 2024

Paul Donald Kane, 78, of Burtchville Township, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born September 17, 1945 in Detroit to the late James and Anne Kane. Paul retired as a quality control engineer with the Ford Tractor Company.… Read More