Obituaries

Nataia Calloway

February 21st, 1998 to November 5th, 2018

Nataia “Taya” Maylin-Danea Calloway, 20, of Port Huron, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born February 21, 1998 in Detroit. She graduated from Port Huron High School in 2016 and was studying Neuroscience at Central Michigan… Read More

James A Hill

July 18th, 1928 to October 30th, 2018

James A. Hill, 90, of Princeton, Indiana, passed away at River Oaks Health Campus on October 30, 2018. He was born to the late Gordon and Ethel (Scott) Hill on July 18, 1928 in Capac, Michigan. James was a member of Dayspring Community Church of… Read More

Joseph Bloink

March 11th, 1947 to October 23rd, 2018

Joseph Henry Bloink, 71, of Port Huron, died October 23, 2018. He was born March 11, 1947 in St. Clair. He was the son of the late Joseph Fredrick and Gertrude Bloink. He married Carol Ann Buhler on April 4, 1981 in Selden, New York. Joseph owned… Read More

Angelita Ruiz

November 6th, 1926 to October 22nd, 2018

Angelita Linda Ruiz, 91, of Port Huron, passed away in her home under hospice care on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born November 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Desiderio and Petra Raygosa. She married Domingo H. Ruiz on October 18,… Read More

John Kobberstad

March 18th, 1950 to October 19th, 2018

John Birkelo Kobberstad, 68, of Burtchville, left us on October 19, 2018, due to sudden complications from ongoing heart issues. John was born in Detroit, on March 18, 1950, to the late Karl and Helen (Roy) Kobberstad. He graduated from Thurston High… Read More

Anthony Szarzynski

March 6th, 1944 to October 18th, 2018

Anthony James Szarzynski, 74, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born March 6, 1944 in Detroit. Anthony was a financial advisor for 30 years and was a substitute teacher “Mr. Z” for 19 years at Eisenhower High School and the… Read More

Kathleen Hayward

July 8th, 1929 to October 14th, 2018

Mary Kathleen Hayward, 89, of Port Huron, died Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born July 8, 1929 in Saginaw to the late Lionel S. and Myra K. Merkling. She married Irvin L. Hayward in December of 1949 in St. Andrews Church, Saginaw. He preceded her… Read More

Barbara Dehring

October 26th, 1923 to October 4th, 2018

Barbara Mary Dehring, 94, of Lakeport, died Thursday, October 4, 2018. She was born October 26, 1923 in Detroit to the late Harry and Myrtle DeSchryver. She married Paul E. Dehring on June 13, 1945 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on October 16,… Read More

Mathew "George" Mayer

November 14th, 1926 to September 14th, 2018

Mathew “George” Mayer, 91, of Port Huron, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born November 14, 1926 in Harbor Beach to the late Michael and Elizabeth Mayer. He married Florence E. Crosbie on April 22, 1961 in St. Edward… Read More

Edward L. Papineau

November 22nd, 1928 to September 12th, 2018

Edward Lester Papineau, 89, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born November 22, 1928 in Port Huron, to the late Enos and Mattie Papineau. He married Madeline Ernst on October 3, 1951. She preceded him in death on March 5,… Read More

Donald R DeLano

October 13th, 1948 to September 9th, 2018

Donald Raymond DeLano, 69, of North Street, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born October 13, 1948 in East Detroit to the late Alvin D. and Theresa A. DeLano. He married Pak Tong Suk “Sue” on November 4, 1974 in… Read More

Sandra M. Kaufman

January 17th, 1945 to September 5th, 2018

Sandra May Kaufman, 73, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born January 17, 1945 in Port Huron to the late William and Alice Hoffman. She married Frederick C. Kaufman Sr. on December 12, 1973 in Port Huron. Sandra was… Read More

John Badger

June 21st, 1946 to September 5th, 2018

John Alexander Badger, 72, of Port Huron Township, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born June 21, 1946 in Detroit to the late Chalmers and Margaret Badger. He married Deborah R. Robbins on February 23, 1974 in Livonia. John served in the… Read More

Ruth M Brueckman

May 27th, 1926 to September 1st, 2018

Ruth Mildred Brueckman, 92, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born May 27, 1926 in Detroit to the late Henry and Marie Schmidt. She married Robert G. Brueckman in Roseville, MI in 1946. He preceded her in death on October 2,… Read More

Patterson, Fred

January 22nd, 1934 to August 31st, 2018

Fred Hubert Patterson, 84, of Port Huron, died Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born January 22, 1934 in St. Clair to the late Hubert and Ethel Patterson. He married Irene Mary Stager on April 7, 1956 in St. Clair. Fred was an operating engineer… Read More

Jeffrey VanDeven

October 9th, 1953 to August 25th, 2018

On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Jeffrey Scott VanDeven, loving husband, father of four children and grandfather to nine grandchildren, passed away at age 64. Jeff was born on October 9, 1953 in Detroit to Donald and Justeen VanDeven. He graduated from… Read More

Tommy TenBrink

February 9th, 1952 to August 23rd, 2018

Tommy Arthur TenBrink, 66, of North Street, died Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born February 9, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Arthur and Donna TenBrink. Tommy was a 1971 graduate of Marysville High School. He retired from St. Clair County… Read More

Ronald Gilbert

May 19th, 1967 to August 14th, 2018

Ronald Steven Gilbert, 51, of Kimball, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was born May 19, 1967 in Port Huron to Steven A. and Nancy L. Gilbert. He married Nancy Lynn Oswald on May 2, 1992 in Port Huron. Ronald was 1985 graduate of Port Huron High… Read More

Patrick F Cowhy

June 30th, 1927 to August 10th, 2018

Patrick Francis Cowhy, 91, of Port Huron, died Friday, August 10, 2018. He was born June 30, 1927 in Emmett to the late Frank and Frances Cowhy. He married Catherine L. Fike on February 3, 1951 in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Patrick was a 1945… Read More

Mary Rita Gierman

April 16th, 1938 to August 10th, 2018

Mary Rita Gierman, 80, of Marysville, died Friday, August 10, 2018, She was born April 16, 1938 in Detroit to the late Angus and Theresa McCaskill. She married Lee A. “Pete” Gierman on August 2, 1968. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1999.… Read More

Devin Thompson

June 29th, 1995 to August 6th, 2018

Devin Randal Richard Thompson, 23, of Burtchville Township, died Monday, August 6, 2018. He was born June 29, 1995 in Port Huron to Randy Thompson and Melissa Winchester Devin was a 2013 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School. He worked as an… Read More

Mary J Welch

January 3rd, 1929 to August 5th, 2018

Mary Jane “Janie” Welch, 89, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, in Port Huron. She was born January 3, 1929 in Port Huron to the late James and Rhea Churchill. She is survived by three children, Marcia (Steve) Pinetti, Robin Preiss and… Read More

Daniel L Stevenson

July 15th, 1978 to August 3rd, 2018

Daniel Lee Stevenson, 40, of Port Huron, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was born July 15, 1978 in East China Township. Daniel was a 1997 graduate of Port Huron High School. He was employed in various industries including… Read More

Nancy A Bonney

July 20th, 1958 to August 3rd, 2018

Nancy Ann Bonney, 60, of Port Huron, died Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born July 20, 1958 in Port Huron to Ida M. and the late Thomas J. Bonney. Nancy was a 1976 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School. She was employed as a union… Read More

Pasqualino "Patsy" Ruvolo

January 22nd, 1930 to July 27th, 2018

Our beloved Pasqualino “Patsy” Ruvolo passed away on July 27, 2018. He was born in Queens, New York, to Josephine and Giuseppe “Joseph” Ruvolo on January 22, 1930. He was one of four brothers. Patsy was a math genius and football star at John… Read More

Joyce M Tallmadge

October 1st, 1940 to July 26th, 2018

Joyce Marie Tallmadge, 77, of Port Huron, died Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born October 1, 1940 in Port Huron to the late John W. and Ann B. Shank. She married Keith L. Tallmadge on December 22, 1961 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Joyce was a… Read More

Donald E. Roach

May 2nd, 1930 to July 19th, 2018

Donald Eugene Roach, 88, of Port Huron, died Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was born May 2, 1930 in Fawn River Township, Michigan to the late Elmer and Josephine Roach, He married Grace Elizabeth Hall on July 9, 1949. She preceded him in death on May… Read More

Joseph A Pietrowski

January 23rd, 1931 to July 12th, 2018

Joseph A. Pietrowski, 87, of Port Huron, died Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was born January 23, 1931 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Hipolit and Anna Pietrowski. He married Kathleen A. Gibbons-Fox on April 24, 1976 in Port Huron. Joseph served… Read More

Dora Lazurka

January 29th, 1923 to July 12th, 2018

Dora Lazurka, 95, of Port Huron, died Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was born January 29, 1923 in Port Huron to the late John and Penna Dragneff. She married William L. Lazurka on October 25, 1958 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Huron. He preceded… Read More

Leonard L Brookins, Jr.

March 3rd, 1961 to July 7th, 2018

Leonard Lee Brookins Jr., 57, of Port Huron, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born March 3, 1961 in Port Huron to Carol and the late Leonard Brookins. He married Denise M. Coats on October 28, 2006 in St.… Read More