Mildred K. Weaver
Mildred Kay Weaver, 58, of Port Huron died Wednesday, March 6,
2002, in Port Huron Hospital.
She was born Dec. 3, 1943, in Port Huron to Victor T. and Gladys Sherbutt
Cline.
She married Louis Weaver, on Oct. 1, 1960, in Port Huron.
Mrs. Weaver was a member of Full Gospel Church of God.
She is survived by four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. (Sandra) Weaver
of Port Sanilac, Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Monica) Weaver of Croswell, Mr. and
Mrs. Lincoln A. (Norma Jean) Weaver and Mrs. and Mrs. Louie (Jennifer)
Weaver, all of Port Huron; a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Laurie) Martin
of Port Huron; 13 grandchildren; a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Beverly)
Shafer of Port Huron; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Weaver; a brother,
Lincoln Cline; two sisters, Jenny Ostrander and Madeline Warren; and a
nephew, Ronald Shafer II.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, in Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home. The Rev. Ruth Cummins of Full Gospel Church of God will officiate.
Burial will be in Christian Memorial Cultural Center, Peck.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan, Joe, Billy Joe and Sammuel Weaver, Jeff
Silverthorn and Carl Shafer.
William "Willy" John Liverance
William "Willy" John Liverance, 14, of Jeddo, died unexpectedly Monday,
Jan. 1, 2001, in Children's Hospital, Detroit.
He was born April 10, 1986, in Port Huron and was a lifelong Port Huron
area resident.
Billy was a student at Woodland Developmental Center. He was involved
with the Special Olympics for five years in frisbee toss, ball throwing,
and the 25-meter walk.
Billy enjoyed going to school, listening to music and watching his
favorite videos.
The Liverance family would like to express their special thanks to
Woodland Developmental Center, Community Mental Health and Dr. Sharron
Johnson at Children's Health Care for all their help, support and love
that they brought Billy.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William (Linda) Liverance;
a sister and best friend, Monica; a grandfather, Myron "Mike" Lewis; a
great-grandmother, Dolores E. Lewis; several aunts and uncles including
a special uncle, Jerry "Jake" Liverance; and his many friends at Woodland
Developmental Center.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alda and Herbert Liverance,
Sr., William Sedwick Jr. and Joan "Sue" Lewis; and an uncle, Herbert Liverance,
Jr.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 3,
2001, and Thursday, January 4, in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Horne.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home. The Rev. W. Emerson Arntz of Jeddo United Methodist Church
will officiate.
Burial will be in Burtchville Township Cemetery, Lakeport.
Pallbearers will be William Sedwick III, William Sedwick IV, Jerry
Liverance, Tim Reckker, Craig Reckker and Mike Swinson. Honorary pallbearers
will be James Herriman and Dennis Hill.
Memorials may be made to the family, which will be used to buy special-needs
equipment at the Woodlands Developmental Center.
Rita A. Rapp
Mrs. Rita A. Rapp, 62, of Port Huron died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in
Port Huron Hospital.
She was born May 25,1938, in Aurora, Ill., to the late Herman and Frances
Johnson Olson. She married J. Kenneth Rapp, Dec. 21,1963, in Port Huron.
He died Nov. 1, 2000.
Mrs. Rapp was a teacher in the Port Huron Area School District and
a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was a member of
First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting, sewing
and playing the piano.
She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Rapp of Seattle; two sons, Mr.
and Mrs. David (Melissa) Rapp of Boise, Idaho, and Mark
Rapp of Gatesville, Texas; five grandchildren; a great-grandson; and
a brother, Mr. and Mrs, Richard (Leone) Olson of Yorkville, III. and their
children, Dr. and Mrs. Richard (Cyndia) Olson and Teddi Olson.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2001,
in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in First
Presbyterian Church, Port Huron. Dr. Mark P. Thomas will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Sylvia M. Molinaro
Sylvia M. Molinaro, 89, of Port Huron, died Jan. 1, 2001 after
a long illness.
She was born on May 18,1911, in Mills and had lived in Port Huron most
of her life. She married Louis F. Molinaro on Feb. 7,1931. He died July
7,1989.
She was a beautician in the area for many years. She also ran the newspaper
stand in the Michigan National Bank Building for 20 years.
She was a member of St. Joseph Church and belonged to the Christian
Mothers. She was a former member of the Quota Club.
She is survived by grandson, Joseph P. (Debra) Gibbons of Jeddo; granddaughter,
Mary Kathleen Gibbons of Port Huron; granddaughter, Christine (Brian) Bruxvoort
of Ferndale; grandson, Michael Gibbons of Lansing; granddaughter, Amy Molinaro
of Harbor Beach; great-grandchildren, Emily Janice, Elizabeth Mae and Janice
Rebecca Gibbons; sister, Fern VanWormer of Melbourne, Fla.; son-in-law,
Joseph L. Gibbons of' Lexington Heights; daughter-in-law, Laurene Molinaro
of Harbor Beach; brother-in-law, Joseph (Jeanette) Molinaro of Marysville;
and sister-in-law, Natalie McGuire of Marysville.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Molinaro and Janice
Gibbons, and a son, Louis J. Molinaro.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2001, in St.
Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. C. Paul Higdon will officiate. Inurnment
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001,
in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
There will be a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Gerald H. Bellinger
Gerald H. "Jerry" Bellinger, 84, of Port Huron died Wednesday, Jan.
3, 2001, after a long illness.
He was born June 6, 1916, in Chassel, and had lived here most of his
life.
He was employed with City Dairy and then with London's Dairy for 25
years until his retirement. He played ball for City Dairy. He also played
ball and bowled for London's.
He 'Was a member of LOOM 158 and a former member of BPOE 343.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille M. "Babe" Bellinger of 'Port Huron;
his daughters, Beth (Doyle) Hoffard of Wyllie, Texas, and Kathy (Eddie)
Lederer of ,Plano, Texas; his stepson, Gary (Sarah.) Ullenbruch of Port
Huron; his stepdaughter, Nadine (Bill) Nowicki of Port Austin; 12 grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; half brother, Fred Duncan of Port Huron; and sisters-in-law,
Vivian Bellinger of Port Huron and Joan (Frank) Ferland of Webster, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by a ,son, Bill Bellinger, on Oct. 23, 1992;
a stepson, Vern Ullenbruch, on July 25,1981; and a brother, Floyd Bellinger,
on June 8,1992.
Funeral services will be noon Friday in St. Stephen Catholic 'Church.
The Rev. David J. Lesniak, pastor of St. Stephen ,church, will officiate.
Burial will ,be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Karrer-Simpson
Funeral Home. ,A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today.
Howard A. May
Howard A. May, 77, of Kimball Township went home to be with the Lord
on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, in Port Huron Hospital.
He was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Port Huron to the late Miles and Lois
(Browne) May. He was a lifelong area resident. He married Lorraine Penzenhagen
on March 9,1947, in Port Huron.
Mr. May was employed with Grand Trunk Western Railroad.
He was a 1940 graduate of Port Huron High School. He served as a paratrooper
in the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division during World War II.
He was a member of Ross Bible Church, Disabled American Veterans Chapter
12, and a life member of the 11th Airborne Association.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ron (Christine)
May of Rochester Hills and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) May of Kimball
Township; a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Randy (LaCinda) Anderson of Kimball
Township; and seven grandchildren, Thadeaus Anderson, and Niquole, Andrew,
Jeremiah, Amy, Christian and Katherine May
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2001,
in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2001, in
the Pollock-Randall Funeral Horne. The Rev. Mike Newman of Ross Bible Church
will officiate.
Burial will be in Kinney Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Thadeaus Anderson, and Jeremiah, Amy, Christian,
Katherine and Dustin May.
Memorials may be made to Ross Bible Church Building Fund.
Macie Black
Macie Black, 85, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday,
Feb. 19, 2001.
She was born April 12,1915 in Lancaster , South Carolina, to the late
Elliott and Lillie Mobley.
Mrs. Black was a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two daughters, Dorothy
McCullough of Rock Hills, South Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles (Shelia) Ross of Detroit; a son, Willie "W.J." Davis of Port
Huron; nine grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren, six great- great-grand
children; a dear friend, Pete Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Black in 1966.
Family hour will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home. .
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001 in
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist church with visitation from 11
a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Ross, Ronald, Harold and Donald McCullough
and Louis Brown.
Arangements by Pollock Randall Funeral Home.
Susan J. Adams
Mrs. Susan J. Adams, 45, of Port Huron died Monday, Feb, 19, 2001,
in her home surrounded by her family
after a short illness.
She was born Feb. 28, 1955, in Pontiac to the late Arthur L. and Margaret
Powers Danton. She married James R. Adams Sr. on Nov. 19,1973, in Hollywood,
Fla.
Mrs. Adams was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a mental-health aide and worked with the
developmentally disabled. She traveled in the summertime with the W.G.
Wade and Pugh Shows carnivals.
She is survived by her husband, James, three daughters, Katherine Sue
Adams and her fiancee, Clifford Lowe, Jennifer Lorena and Margaret Adams;
a soil, James R. Adams Jr.; five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Katelynne, Brittany,
Triston and Nikkie a brother, James A. (Cynnimon) Danton of West Chapel,
Fla.; a sister, Deborah Ann Danton of Riverview , Fla.; a sister-in-law,
Darlene Adams; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Deborah Joy (Terry)
Voyce of Union City; several nieces and nephews; and father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Mr. arid Mrs. James T. (Deloris) Fraser of Avoca.
Visitation will be at 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be I p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 , 2001, in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home, Port Huron.
Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair.
Pallbearers will be Robert Matejko, James Gray, David Michalski, Greg
Brant, Brandon Harshman and Bruce Harshman.
Isabel I. Wilczynski
Isabel I. Wilczynski, 77, of Port Huron, died Monday, Feb. 19,2001,
in her home.
She was born Dec. 18, 1923, in Detroit to the late Andrew arid Bertha
Kozuchowski Zeilinski.
She was a lifelong resident of Yale arid Port Huron.
She married Stanley Wilczynski on Nov. 24, 1945, in California. He
died July 17,1986.
Mrs. Wilczynski retired from Prestolite Wire Co. after 13 and a half
years of service.She was a member of St, Stephen Catholic Church.
She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8465, the American
Legion and the Blue Water Aerie 3702 Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was
a former member of the Ruby Lioness Club.
She is survived by a son, Dennis S. of Port Huron; a daughter, Theresa
L. Miller of California; a grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Wade C. (Trish) Miller;
two great-grandchildren, Cole . and Chase, all of Casper, Wy. a sister,
Eugenia Sadowski of Roseville; her sister-in-law Dorothy Skalinowski of
Sandusky; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law-, nieces and
nephews; and special loved ones, Doris and Robert Ganhs of Port
Huron.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesday and
Thursday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Horne. A rosary will be
said at 7 P.M. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 2001, in the
Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron. The Rev. C. Paul
Higdon will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Port Huron.
Pallbearers will be Gary Goddard , William Miller , Robert Gorham,
Gerald Becktel, William Wilczynski, Wade Miller, and Terry Smiclewski.
Anthony A. Salamino
Anthony A. "Tony" Salamino Jr., 54, of Port Huron passed away Saturday,
Feb. 17, 2001, in Port Huron Hospital.
He was born to Anthony Sr. and Vera Salamino on July 5, 1946, in Detroit.
In 1964, he graduated from Henry Ford High School.
He was associated with Blue Water Chrysler for nearly 10 years where
he worked as the finance manager.
He was an avid boater and loved to spend time on his offshore boat
Fujimo. He also enjoyed golf, motorcycles and cars.
He especially enjoyed his family and his many friends, Tony had a positive
attitude and was always very happy.
He is survived by his dear companion, Lori Elisei of Port Huron; his
mother, Vera Salamino of Farmington Hills; his sister, Carol (Larry) Submit
of Alma; his five nieces and nephews, Angela (Jarrett) Gannon of Las Vegas,
Nev. and Aaron, Adam Allison and Andrew Ebnit, all of Alma; and several
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony A. Salamino Sr.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, in the Smith
Family Funeral Home-North, 1525 Hancock St. The Rev. C. Paul Higdon will
officiate. Cremation will follow.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, in
the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Tony's memory to the American
Cancer Society.
Alma Falk Hewitt
Alma Falk Hewitt, 89, of Port Huron was called to her eternal home
on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Hewitt, a naturalized citizen, was born Feb. 24,1911, in Baskakovka,
Russia,
She came to the United States in 1912 and maintained permanent residency
in the Port Huron area.
She married Kenneth Hewitt on June 27, 1937, in Port Huron. He died
in 1984.
She retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1974. She was a lifelong member
of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed many hobbies including china painting, crocheting and fine
needlework. She was an avid reader, loved to play cards and was a member
of the senior citizens euchre club in Marysville.
Mrs. Hewitt is survived by two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Budd (Barbara)
Lester of Lakeville and Sharon Hewitt of Port Huron; six grandchildren,
Steven Lester,
Lon Lester, Lauri Hoffman, Julie Vittone, Katherina Wahl and Rebecca
White; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Mr. and Mrs. John (Lois) Falk;
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Kesteloot and Dorothy
Matthews; three brothers, Alexander, Karl and David Falk.
Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2001, and 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral
Home. The Rev. Gordon Peterson of St. Paul Lutheran Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Port Huron Township.
Pallbearers will be Steven and Lon Lester, Jeffery White, Darrel Raymo,
David Falk and James Falk.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Shirley A. Barham
Shirley A. Barham, 55, of Burtchville Township died Sunday, Feb. 11,
2001, in Port Huron Hospital.
She was born March 3,1945, in Port Huron and was a lifelong resident.
She married George R. Barham in October 1961 in Port Huron.
Shirley enjoyed arts, crafts and flowers.
She is survived by her husband, George R. Barham of Burtchville Township;
her daughter, Robin L. (Russell) Smith of Burtchville Township; her son,
Robert E. (Sheila) Barham of Palms; five grand children; her mother,
Hazel Young of Port Huron; and her
brother, Edward (Judith) Edmonds of Harbor Beach.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Edmonds Sr.; a brother,
Ernest Edmonds Jr.; and her sister, Barbara Distlewrath.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in North Lakeport Wesleyan
Church. The Rev. Andrew Mills will officiate. lnurnment will be in Burtchville
Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family,
Arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Rosalee Edwards
Mrs. Rosalee Edwards, 57, of Port Huron went to be with the Lord, Tuesday,
February 13, 2001.
She was born June 29, 1943 in Port Huron, to the late Abraham and Ruby
Lee (Moore) Lincoln. She married Clarence Edwards July 20, 1960 in Port
Huron.
Mrs. Edwards was employed at Sportrack Automotive. She was a member
of Mount Olive Baptist Church, the missionary auxiliary, and was kitchen
committee chairperson. She also visited the sick and was a volunteer for
the March of Dimes.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband; three sons, Clarence
Jr., Ronald C. and Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. (Annie) Edwards; three grandchildren,
Nathaniel, Whitney and Kelsey; three step-grandchildren, Amber, Robert
Jr. and Danika; two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Janet (Smity) Smith of Grand
Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Lavern (Bonnie) Washington of Port Huron; four
brothers, Albert, Raymond, Herbert Eugene and Gregory Lincoln; a sister-in-law,
Lossie B. Dowdell of Alabama; three brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie
(Tabola) Edwards of Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Clinnie (Mary) Edwards of Port Huron
and Larry Edwards of Alabama; four aunts, Alice Lincoln of Port Huron,
Ida Mae Thompson of San Antonio, Texas, Erma Willrich of LaGrange, Texas
and Veola Stevenson of San Francisco.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Charles and Bobby
Lincoln; and two sisters, Gloria Lincoln and Dorothy Handy.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16,2001
in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001 in Mount
Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Ben McClinton will officiate.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers will be
Myron Bankston, Leon Edwards, Kevin Smith, Howard Price, Leon Jemison and
Henry Brown. Honorary pallbearer will be Dawayne Curetain.
Russell E. Reynolds
Russell E. Reynolds, 81, of Zephyr Hills, Fla., and Mio passed away
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001.
He was born to Robert and Ada Reynolds on May 31, 1919 in Sanilac County,
and married Helen L. Whitmore on Oct. 5, 1941.
He is survived by his wife, Helen L. Reynolds; his two sons, David
(Mary) Reynolds of Almont, and Russell "Bob" (Carole) Reynolds of Fort
Gratiot Township; six grandchildren, Lori Petrella, Jacque Reynolds, Kimberly
(Dennis) Niece, Ronald (Cheryl) May, Edwin (Cathy) Coke and Steven (Kelly)
Vickery; seven great-grandchildren, Joey, Lee, Jeff, Nicole, Delainey,
Kate and Sarah.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2001 in Smith
Family Funeral Home North, 1525 Hancock St. Burial will be in Lakeside
Cemetery.
Visitation will be in the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February
15, 2001.
Memorial contributions may be made in Russell's memory to the American
Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Raymond Steele Spencer
Mr. Raymond Steele Spencer, 68, of Port Huron, died Feb. 12, 2001,
in Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit unexpectedly.
He was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Port Huron. He was married to Barbara
E. Gerrow on June 24, 1953, in Indiana. He was the son of the late Arthur
and Katherine Spencer.
He was a thoroughbred racing jockey for many years and retired from
New Haven Foundry.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Walter Spencer of Port Huron;
son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Wanda Spencer of Port Huron; daughter
and son-in-law, Diana and Richard Doman of Kimball Township; grandchildren,
Gregory Jr., Dale, Kelli, Jamie, Carolann, Melissa, Renee and Philip; great-grandchildren,
Jordan, Ryan and Megan; sister, Katherine Kaiser of Grand Island, N.Y.;
brother, Richard Spencer of Glendale, California. Funeral services
will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at
17th St. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2001, and 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Jowett Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Walter Spencer, Gregory Spencer, Richard Doman,
Gregory Spencer Jr., Dale Day 11 and Philip Spencer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
Lara Rita Parslow
Mrs. Lara Rita Parslow, 67, of Columbus Township, died unex-
pectedly Sunday, February 11 2001 in River District Hospital.
She was born October 31, 1933 in Earlington, Ky,, to the late John
and Lottie (Cole) Brown. She married Thomas R. Parslow in Algonac.
Mrs. Parslow was a member and Deaconess of Columbus Bible Church. She
had many hobbies but her best asset was helping other people in trouble.
She is survived by her husband of twenty-five, years,Thomas; a daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Elizabeth) Lalonde of Shelby Township; two sons, Mr.
and Mrs. Todd (Pattie) Goodwin of Algonac and William Goodwin and Marcie
of Orchard Lake; 4 step-daughters, Terri Moncus and Julie Ann Parslow,
both of Albany, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Jay (Kathyrn) Harris of Columbus,
Ga., and Kelly Dianne Parslow of Albany, Ga.; a step-son
ML and Mrs. Richard (Donna) Parslow of Atlanta Ga.; fourteen grandchildren;
a brother , Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Jenny) Brown of St Clair Shores; and many
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by one brother and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February
14, 2001, in Marysville Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2001
in Marysville Funeral Home. The Reverend Woodrow Nelson of Columbus Bible
Church will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Columbus Bible Church, Bible and Hymnal Fund.
Sophie Marie Cline
Sophie Marie "Sally" Cline of' Port Huron Township, died in her home
Wednesday, Feb. 7 2001, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 14,1915, to Joseph and Helen Novak of St. Clair
and moved to the Port Huron area where she married Elmer D. Cline. fie
preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1979.
Sally was a long time member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. She was
active at the Senior Center, YMCA, St, Stephen Church and on bowling leagues.
She was well known by family and friends for never forgetting to send a
card for a birthday, anniversary or get well
Sally is survived by her children, Sally Ann Pratt of pleasant Texas,
Pat (John) Pryor, Paul (Phyllis) Cline of Magnolia, Texas, Rosemary (Jack)
Rich of Port Huron; grandchildren, Robin, Michael, Chris, Eric, Daniel,
Delorah, Douglas, Jason Cory, Susan, Steve, John and Craig; 22 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great- grandchildren; one brother, Tony Novak; and two sisters-in-law,
Kate Novak and Bonnie McVay.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Church.
The Rev. David J. Lesniak, pastor, will officiate. A luncheon will be held
at St. Stephen Parish center immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sally's name arc requested to St.
Stephen Church or Blue Water Hospice.
Arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Marguerite G. Agnew
Mrs. Marguerite G. Agnew, 93, of Fort Gratiot died Friday, Feb. 9,
2001, in the Evangelical Home.
She was born June 8, 1907, in Fort Gratiot and was a life long resident.
She married Harold D. Agnew He died May 6,1987
Marguerite was a member of North Street United Methodist Church and
the W.S.C.S. of the church. She was a past chairwoman of the St. Clair
County Medical Center Auxiliary and a member of the St, Clair County Farm
Museum.
She is survived by her daughter, Gail M. (Ron) Ackles of Fort Gratiot;
her grandsons, feff (Annette) Krafft of Dalton, Ga., and Mark (Lisa) Krafft.
of Hemet, Calif.; her granddaughter, Julie (Michael) Carlyle of Ortonville;
10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her son, Clifford fames Agnew Jr.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Fred Neumann, Pastor of North Street United Methodist Church and
the Rev. Gary Aupperle, pastor of Colonial Woods Missionary Church will
officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fort Gratiot.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Pallbearers will be Bob Jones, Ben Davey, Stew Glen, Bruen Richardson,
John Shott and Jack Lamay.
Memorials may be made to North Street United Methodist Church.
Berneice M. Uligian
Berneice M. Uligian, 84, of Port Huron died Monday, February 5, 2001,
in her home after a long illness.
She was born July 27, 1916, in Detroit, and has been a Port Huron area
resident since 1965.
She married Charles G. Uligian on Oct. 25, 1935, in LaGrange, Ind.
Chuck died March 6, 1998.
Berneice was co-owner of Spike Furniture and very active in First Congregational
Church in Port Huron and Pontiac. She was involved with the symphony, and
scouting and many school activities while living in Pontiac. She was a
former member of Zonta International, Port Huron Chapter, and Circle 6
of First Congregational Church.
Berneice is survived by two daughters Jo Ann U. (Lee) Aplin of' Port
Huron and Susan U. (John) Pfleeger of Delmar, Calif.; a son, C. Gregory
(Barbara) Uligian of Louisville, Ky.; granddaughter, Leslie (Greg) Gagnon;
three grandsons, Eric Pfleeger, Jeff (Saundra) Uligian and Tim (Liz) Uligian;
granddaughter, Beth (Greg) Collins and great-grandchildren Turner and Kelsey
Uligian.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amy Aplin, and brother,
Owen Middlebrook.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001, in First
Congregational Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Starkey Sr., minister of
First Congregational Church, will officiate.
Visiting hours will follow the service in Grace Kier Hall of First
Congregational Church.
Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church or the Alzheimer's
Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.
Arrangements are by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Adelaide R. Ward
Adelaide R. Ward, 88, of Port Huron Township passed away Monday, Feb.
5, 2001, in the Evangelical Home in Gratiot Township.
She was born to Joseph and Pauline DeBettencourt on Oct. 10, 1912,
in Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
She married Herman N. Ward in November 1934. He passed away on Nov.
13, 1972.
She was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church.
Adelaide is survived by her granddaughter, Dawn (Ed) Wilson of Port
Huron; her brother, Larry DeBettencourt, Rochester, Mass.; and two nieces,
Yvonne Benton and Aggie Mendoca, both of Rochester, Mass.
She was preceded in death by her three children, Herman and Charles
Ward and Pauline Levitt.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in Smith
Family Funeral Home-South, 1230 Seventh St. The Rev. Phyllis I Hormann,
pastor of St. Martin Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2001, in the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Adelaide's memory to St. Martin
Lutheran Church.
Mildred L. Smith
Mrs. Mildred L. Smith, 94, of Fort Gratiot Township died Tuesday, February
6, 2001, in the Evangelical Home of Port Huron.
She was born Sept. 14, 1906 in Harbor Beach to the late George and
Mary Smith.
She married Ray VanCamp in 1937. He died in 1972. She married
Charles Hanton in 1974. He died in 1984. She married Kenneth Smith in 1986.
He died in 2000.
She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and the
Lydia Circle.
She is survived by a son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Arleene) VanCamp of
Runnemede, N.J.; a daughter, Mary Louise Ramsey of Concord, Calif.; stepdaughter,
Shirley Turley of Dallas; two stepsons, Charles Kyle Hanton of Sarasota,
Fla., and Robert Hanton of Dallas; nine grand-children Charles, David,
Steven, and William VanCamp, Cindy Lou Beerbower, Cathy Koehler, Charlene
VanCamp, Mark Ramsey and Nancy Faull; and seven great-grandchildren, Andrew
and Sarah Ramsey, Taryn Faull, Jeffery, Devon and Derick Koehler and Jacob
Beerbower.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2001,
in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home, Port Huron. Dr. Richard D. Lobb will officiate.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Yale.
Mrs. Smith's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Port Huron.
Irvin J. "Jim" Eagle
Irvin J. "Jim" Eagle, 59, of Avoca died Sunday, February 4, 2001, in
Port Huron Hospital after a long illness.
He was born March 18, 1941, in Port Huron to the late Cecil and Dorothy
Eagle. He married Janet Davison on July 27, 1962, in LaPorte, Indiana.
Mr. Eagle served in the US Army and was a man of many skills.
He was a CB radio operator using the handle "Jungle Jim" and enjoyed hunting,
fishing and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Janet: a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Florence)
Minke of Prot Huron; three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin (Tonya) Eagle of Port
Huron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Ranae) Eagle and Jayson Eagle, all of Avoca;
nine grandchildren; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Verna) Eagle and
Mr. and Mrs. William (Pat) Eagle, all of Port Huron; four sisters, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe (Sharon) Dobson, Joann Roskey and fiancé Paul Kelch
and Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Dorothy) Kuehl, all of Port Huron, and Mr. and Mrs.
Bob (Peggy) Hodges of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, John.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2001, and 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Tuesday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2001, in the
Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard James, Donald VanCamp, Greg VanCamp, Albert
Eagle Jr., Paul DeJohn and Robert Smith. Honorary pallbearer will
be Joseph Kott.
Stella Stroh
Stella Stroh, 73, of Marysville died Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001, in Mercy
Hospital.
She was born Dec. 25,1927, in Bad Axe to the late Simon and Helen Stec.
She married Roy Stroh on Jan. 29,1944, in Bad Axe.
Mrs. Stroh was an avid bingo player and enjoyed canning and working
in the garden.
She is survived by her husband, Roy; a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald
(Lucille) Graf of Almont; four sons, Kenneth Stroh of Waterford, Gary Stroh
of Lake Orion, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Cathy) Stroh of Fort Gratiot, and Larry
Stroh and fiancee Susan of Kimball Township; 13 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Sal, Kay Flesch and Mr. and Mrs.
Stan (Sophie) Lanczynski; three brothers, Mr. and Mrs. John (Angie) Stec,
Mr. and Mrs. Peter (Alice) Stec and Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Marilyn) Stec; and
many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2001, and 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Marysville Funeral Home.
A funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2001, in St. Christopher
Catholic Church with visitation from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery.
Hubert J. Reaume
Hubert J. Reaume, 83, of Fort Gratiot died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, in
his home of a short illness.
He was born on April 10, 1917, in Windsor, Ontario.
Hubert married Olive M. Boyd, on April 21, 1945, in Windsor, Ontario.
He was employed at Jerry Smith's Brake and Steering for 10 years. He
then worked for the St. Clair County Road Commission for 28 years. He also
was a blacksmith following a family tradition.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was formerly an usher.
He also was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 521.
He is survived by his wife, Olive M. Reaume of Fort Gratiot; four sons,
Robert J. Reaume of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Hubert A. Reaume of Sarnia, Lawrence
J. Reaume of Port Huron and Brian E, Reaume of Fort Gratiot; two daughters,
Cheryl R. (Mark) Sheldon of Croswell and Sandra M. (Vance) Richardson of
Fort Gratiot; 12 grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Bisson of Waterloo,
Ontario.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis; three sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2001, in
St. Mary Catholic Church, The Rev. Stanley A. Wyczawski, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2001,
in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in the church.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Blue Water Hospice.
John "Jack" G. Gray
Mr. John "Jack" G. Gray, 87, of Port Huron went home to be with the
Lord, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Mercy Hospital. He was born Oct.
20, 1913, in Port Huron to the late John M. and Florence King Gray.
Mr. Gray was the owner and founder of Gray Sign Service,
which he operated for 70 years. He was a member of First Congregational
Church, Moose Lodge 158, a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. Lodge 343, and a
member and former treasurer of Port Huron Power Squadron. Mr. Gray
enjoyed boating, dancing and woodworking.
He is survived by two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Carolyn) Stabenow
of North Street and Joan Y Smith of Port Huron and Fred J. Smith of Largo,
Fla.; nine grandchildren, Michael J. (Cindy) Smith of Fort Gratiot, Mrs.
Tony (Laura) Graham of Port Huron, Mrs. Rick (Carolyn) Alles of New York,
Sarah Smith and fiance, Mark Reynolds of Port Huron, Mrs. Robbie (Jeanie)
Prenkert of Indiana, Mrs. Jimmy (Joanie) Vani of Clyde Township, Mrs. Mark
(Jamie) Reed of Marlette, Rob Stabenow of North Street and Kevin Stabenow
of Clare; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene Gray and Doris Swackhamer,
both of Marysville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his three wives, Gladys, Ernestine and
Ada; two sisters, Florence Lockman and Dorothy Denby; and three brothers,
Archie, Don and Eugene Gray.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 1, 2001, in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home, Port Huron. The Rev. Gary Aupperle of Colonial Woods Missionary
Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville.
Alberta H. Porter
Alberta H. Porter, 73, of Mount Clemens, died Saturday, January 27,
2001, in Macomb General Hospital after a short illness.
She was born Dec. 18,1927, in Port Huron and had lived there until
1988 when she moved to Mount Clemens.
She married Norman Porter on April 10, 1948, in Port Huron. He died
in June 1988.
She was a past member of the Moose Lodge 158.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Norma (Gerry) Garland of Mesick; sons,
David Porter of Zephyrhills, Fla., Kenny (Pat) Porter of Mount Clemens,
Robert (Cathy) Porter of Albion, Vincent (June) Porter of North Carolina,
Burt Porter of Port Huron and Brian (Marion) Porter of Port Huron; 11 grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry (Jackie) Post of Port Huron;
sisters, June Groff of Port Huron, Dorothy (Richard) Sollman of Zephyrhills,
Fla., Judy (John) Fellman of Port Huron and Patricia Horn of Port Huron;
aster-in-law, Penny Post of Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brother% Harold and Robert Post; and
four sisters, Eva Moran Betty Olvera, May
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2001, in
Smith Family Funeral Home-South. The Rev. Dan Bakay will officiate. Cremation
will follow.
Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2001,
in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. |