Obituaries - S
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Last Name, First/Middle/(Maiden) Names
Safran - Rev. John
Sage - John Rich, Maggie J. (Hagle)
Sailer - child, Mary A. (Schneider)
St. Charles - Etta M.
St. Onge - Breanna M.
St. Onge-Jensynn - Constance
Salmonowicz - Joseph
Salski - Joe
Sanders - Christian J.
Sanderson - Edward J. Jr.
Sandstrom - Geraldine M.
Sanford - Jerry
Saph - Mary A.
Sarafin - John J.
Sass - Edward C., Elsie (Maedel), Gladys M., Harry J., Mabel P. (Mackley), Raymond L.
Saunders - George D. Jr., John
Savedra - John P. Sr.
Sawher - Earl E., Major John A., Thomas Herbert
Sawicki - Victor Sr.
Schafer - Ida C.
Schantz - Alvain B.
Schattler - Harvey E.
Scheffler - Gladys G. (Burt)
Scherrel - Agnes M.
Schlinkert - Agnes R. (Schuler)
Schmidt - Arthur A., Francine L. (Riley), Julius, Penny Lee
Schneider - Albert P., Anna Marie (Brown), Catherine C., Clarence A., Edward A., Harvey T., Henry, Howard R., Leonard, Mary E., Michael T., Norene C. (Niebauer), Peter, Rachel M., Raymond J., Roy, Ruth M., Suzanne C., Theodore, Thomas
Schoor - Charles H.
Schroder - William C.
Schroeder - August, Madline "Mary" (Gruschinsky)
Schroepel - Barbara (Schroepel)
Schuman - John Frederick, Mary Jane (Ceglarek)
Schumann - Scott Lee
Schwartz - Mrs. Michael, Matthew
Schweihofer - Adrianna E., Joseph, Lucille (Vossen), Margaret (Zimmer), Olephia C., Thelma L. (Smith)
Schwikert - John R.
Scott - Clarence E., Robert
Scupholm - Myra
Sealey - Dorothy M. (Franklin)
Secord - Hilda E.
See - George K.
Seeley - Oscar T.
Seely - Frank E.
Seipes - Grace
Sepulveda - Katherine R.
Setter - Margaret E.
Shafer - Albert, Joseph, Mary L., Michael, Raymond N.
Shank - Paul Wayne
Shannon - Mr., Lawrence E.
Sharkey - Virginia H.
Sharpe - Leontine
Shawbitz - Dr. Stephen
Shea - John
Sheldon - Alice (Agens), Mrs. Chase, Clara B., Diodorus
Shenick - Esther N.
Shephard - Donald L., Edna M., Mary (Hodowanes), Olive Mackley
Sheppard - Gordan P.
Sheridan - Mildred A.
Shinske - Charles A.
Shirkey - Adolph, Dozie Richard, Isabelle (Yeip), Lena (Fellows) Leathorn, William Earl
Shorkey - Bertha J. (Joachim)
Short - Harry A.
Shrapnell - Loretta
Sichterman - Nicholas B.
Sicken - Jennie
Sickles - Floyd
Siegrist - Eugene J.
Sienkiewicz - Mildred V.
Sikora - Robert
Simmons - Charles Wesley, Harvey, Johanna
Simon - Mae (Chartier)
Simons - Charlotte, Ethel M., Lieut. J.G. Howard, James A., Leona Catherine (Westrick), Naomia D. (Stolp), Thomas Dee
Simpson - Harold Guy, James
Sinclair - A. P.
Sischo - Fern L. (Kilbourn)
Sittig - Andrew G.
Skaug - Mary Jeanette
Skonieczny - Archie J.
Skuta - Mary (Sputa)
Slaught - Francis A.
Sleeter - Adele
Sliwinski - Judith A. (Whitney)
Sloan - Elmer E. "Slim"
Smith - infant boy, Andrew, Anna L., Anna May, Carl R., Caryl J. Fetters (Finney), Clair L., Donna J. (Barham), Doris M., Duncan, Eleanor E., Ernest C., Mrs. Eugene, Frank, Fred J., George W., Col. Dr. Glenn H., Mrs. Harold, Helen, Herbert W., Jean D. (Harman), Jean "Jeanne" (Snyder), Joy E., Lillian Maxine (Isler), Lydia E. (Terry), Madeline H., Marie Brophy, Murray C., Myrtle Louise (Thomas), Oakley C., Phyllis (Schroeder), Mrs. Reuben, Priv. Robert E., Robert Patterson, Vivian Y. (Adams), Wesley Albert, William A.
Snay - Eugene J.
Snider - Myrtie Belle (Chamberlin)
Snyder - Lawrence Leroy, Margaret (Rusky), Matthew
Sobczynski - Virginia E. (Kraszewski)
Sokolic - Helen I. (Sauder)
Sokolowski - Henry L.
Sontag - Madeline
Spalding - Claude S.
Sparr - David
Spears - Calvin
Spencer - Ellaetta (Van Cott), Leona M. (Maxwell)
Spooner - Cleveland R., Edward R, Vern O.
Springborn - Bradley N.
Springer - Marjorie L. (Lindsey)
Squire - Orvin O.
Stachowski - Irene
Stager - Florence G. (Schneider)
Stahl - Gerald F.
Stallard - Laura Louella (Palm/Palin)
Stanford - Jane
Stanislowski - Aloysius J.
Stapleton - Wayne D.
Staton - Jason L.
Stein - Eleanor M., Fonda Marie (Smith), Friedericka, Mollie A.
Stelmack - Frank
Stephens - Jennifer L.
Stephenson - Albina L., Geraldine M. (Cummings)
Sterling - Harvey G. Sr., Lambert, Margaret (Galarno)
Stevens - Alvah, Estella "Stella" (Tallman)
Stewart - Charles F., Mrs. Charles W.
Stier - Edward Sr., John A., Mary M. (Schweihofer), Rita P.
Stiles - Verna M. (Perry)
Still - Maybelle (Hunter)
Stilwell - Donald B.
Stocks - Clifford F.
Stockwell - Arthur J., Evelyn M. (Flynn), James P. Sr.
Stoddard - Charles
Stone - Anna, Della E., Juanita (Mavis), Kenneth C., Walter "Jim"
Stover - Brandon Michael, Charles N., Clara F. (Kanaby), Frank B., Frank N., Fred, Irvin M., Capt. John J., John J. Sr., John James, Lela M., Mary Jane, Rebecca (Ramsey), Ruth, Ryan K., Sarah V. (McKinney)
Streeter - Alfred, Ambrose, Ardain, Christina Jane (Keener), Clarence E., Courtland, Earl H., Elenore, Frederick L., George, George E., Hannah, Harriet V. (Richardson), Hugh, Jane, John G., Louis N., Lucinda, Margaret, Maria, Maria Maria [Mary Maria] (Jones), Matilda [Malinda], Mattie V., Melville D., Phoebe, Ross C., Sarah M., Mrs. Wallace, William H., Mrs. William H.
Streit - Godfried
Stringos - Norma Eberhardt (Lester)
Struthers - Betty Jean (Anglebrandt)
Stubbs - John E.
Sturdevan - Floyd N., Helen M.
Suarez - Miguel
Suerwier - Donna J.
Sugierski - Theodore C. "Ted"
Sullivan - George "Bud"
Surline - Carolyn J.
Susick - Anna M.
Sutinen - Rita E.
Sutton - Clarence F., Milton E.
Swantek - Jean L. (Varty)
Swarthout - Bessie M. King (Sutton)
Sweet - Junior Russell, Ronald Jay
Swiatek - Jane S.
Swider - Frank J.
Swoffer - John J.
Sylla - Fritz
Syzak - Felix Phil Jr.
Szydiak - Andrew W.
Rev.
John Safran
"Clifford - The Rev. John Safran, 91, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. Survived by wife, Jeanette. Services: 11
a.m. Saturday, Marlette First United Methodist Church. Visiting: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, Marsh Funeral Chapel, and
10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 13-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
John
Rich Sage
"DIED - SAGE - In this city on the ??th of July, John Rich, son of J. ?. and Emeline C. Sage, aged 4 months
and ? days. (Detroit papers please copy.)"
- Source: P.H. Times, 05-AUG-1870, p 3
Maggie
J. Sage
"Mrs. Maggie J. Sage, aged 73 years, died early this morning at the home of her brother, Nathan Hagle, 1730
Scott street, after an illness of some duration. Mrs. Sage was the widow of the late Rev. C. H. Sage, founder of
the First Free Methodist church at 1425 Elmwood street. She is survived by two brothers, Nathan Hagle of Port Huron
and O.S. Hagle of Bay City and a stepson, Frank E. Sage of Jamesville, Wis. The funeral will be held at the Hagle
home at 1 p.m. Monday and at 1:30 from the First F. M. church. The burial will be in Lakeview cemetery at Sarnia."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 18-FEB-1922, p 5
child
Sailer
"Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sailer mourn the loss of their 11 month old son, who died Monday evening, the result
of several days illness with croup. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Catholic church."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Mary
A. Sailer
"St. Clair- Mrs. Mary A. Sailer, 81, died late Wednesday at her home, 615 Seventh street. Mrs. Sailer was
born May 2, 1875 in St. Clair. She is survived by a son, Roy Sailer, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Bricker,
Port Huron; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two brothers, Theodore Schneider, Richmond, and August
Schneider, St. Clair; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Frizelle, Port Huron, and Mrs. Barbara Scheafer, St. Clair. Remains
are in the L.C. Friederichs and son funeral home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home
with Rev. Robert J. Burgess, pastor of Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Charlotte
St. Barnard
"Died, Oct. 18th 1892, at Clarkston, Mich., Charlotte St Barnard, widow of Geo. St. Barnard, in her 77th year.
Accompanied by her children, she was brought to this city, were funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Freeman,
were held in the Baptist Church, Thursday, at 11 a.m. After thirty eight years of widowhood she now sleeps peacefully
by her husband's side. She was one of the early pioneers, and by her death another of the few remaining links that
bind the present with the past is severed. Ever the friend of the friendless, her home for many years was the orphan's
refuge. How many are yet living to attest to the kindness of her great heart is not known. And now, after many
months of great suffering, during which she became helpless and speechless, she has gone to her reward. Freed from
all cares and tears and pain, We left her sleeping - Under the rustling brown and gold, - In god's own keeping."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Kate
St. Barnard
"Passed away, from her home in St. Clair, Thursday April 28, Kate St. Barnard, daughter of the late Capt.
Alexander St. Barnard. She was the eldest of a family of twelve brothers and sisters, ten of whom survive her.
The funeral was held in the Episcopal church of which she was a member. The Order of the Eastern Star marched in
a body and officiated at the grave. On the casket were many beautiful floral offerings, tributes of love and respect
from relatives and friends. Miss St. Barnard was possessed of a bright mind, and keen intellect, and will long
be missed from the circle of friends who best understood her. - There is no death! the stars go down To rise upon
some other shore, And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown They shine forevermore. And when with bowed and breaking
heart, With sable garb, and silent tread We bear their senseless dust to rest - We say that they are dead. They
are no dead! they have but passed Beyond the mists that blind us here, Into a new and broader life - Where every
mystery is clear. And ever near us-tho'unseen, the dear immortal spirits tread - For all the boundless universe
Is Life!-there are no dead! - The relatives of Miss St. Barnard wish to return thanks to all those neighbors and
friends who were so kind and helpful to them during their late bereavement; they also extend their thanks to the
choir who furnished the music for the funeral services."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Etta
M. St. Charles
"Phoenix, Ariz. - Etta M. St. Charles, 86, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Port Huron, died Monday, Dec. 13,
1999. She was born Sept. 21, 1913, in Port Huron. She married Wilfred L. St. Charles on Jan. 14, 1932, in Alpena.
He died March 18, 1994. Mrs. St. Charles is survived by two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Janet) St. Charles and William
J. St. Charles; and a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Milton (Barbara) McKinley. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in Ruby Cemetery, Clyde Township. Memorials may be made to St. John's United Church of
Christ Organ Fund. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 16-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Breanna
M. St. Onge
"Port Huron - Breanna Marie St. Onge, 19, of Port Huron died unexpectedly as the result of a motorcycle accident
on Saturday, July 1, 2000. She was born May 4, 1981, in Port Huron. She was a 1999 graduate of Port Huron Northern
High School. She was attending Baker College and was employed by Ferguson Corp. She was active in youth soccer
as a coach. Breanna is survived by her mother, Alice St. Onge of Burtchville Township; her father, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard (Ellen) St. Onge of Port Huron; two brothers, Brian (Tracy Brinker) St. Onge and Brad St. Onge; a stepsister,
Samantha McNaughton; her grandmothers, Marie Cook and Joan Gaffigan; her grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Maryan)
St. Onge; her great-grandmother, Genevieve St. Onge; several aunts and uncles; many cousins and friends; and the
beloved family dog, Norm. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Connie Jensynn. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m.
today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Edward's-On-the-Lake Catholic
Church, Lakeport, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. The Rev. Joseph M. Esper will officiate. The rite
of committal will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 04-JUL-2000
Constance
St. Onge-Jensynn
"Setauket, N.Y. - Constance St. Onge-Jensynn, 45, of Setauket, N.Y., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, after a
long battle with cancer. She was born April 16, 1954, in Croswell. She was a special education teacher for the
Sachem Central School District in New York. She is survived by her daughters: Jennifer and Tamsynn Roberts; her
sister, Diane; brother, Richard; mother, Marie; two nieces and three nephews; many special friends; and a special
second family, the Goodrichs. Cremation will take place Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in New York. Arrangements are by
Giove Funeral Home, Selden, N. Y."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 20-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Joseph
Salmonowicz, 91
"Lexington - Joseph G. Salmonowicz, 91, died July 29, 2000. Survived by daughters, Sharon Ann, Kathy Clark
and Mary Elyse, and sons, Joe Jr., Charles, Philip, Mark and Jim. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Edwards On-The-Lake
Catholic Church, Lakeport. Visiting: 2 to 9 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. to 9 o.m. Tuesday, Pomeroy Funeral Home,
and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 30-JUL-2000
Joe
Salski
"Lambertville - Joe Salski, age 27, of Lambertville died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. He is survived by his
father, Tony (Mary) Salski of Goodells; brothers, Mark (Billie) Salski of Hastings, Matthew (Donna) Salski of St.
Clair, Martin Salski of Baldwin and Ben (Kristy) Salski of Avoca; stepbrother, Billy; stepsister, Kelly; his grandparents,
Edward J. (Jean) Salski of Grand Rapids, Ellen Rose (George) Parlmer of Hastings and Delbert DeSmit of Bear Lake;
his special friend, Brooke; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Services will be
at 3 p.m. today at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, St. Clair. Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Memorials
may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 30-APR-2000
Christian
J. Sanders
"Marlette - Christian J. Sanders, 5, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999. Survived by parents, James and Mary. Services:
2 p.m. Wednesday, Marsh Funeral Chapel. Visiting: 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 11-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Edward
J. Sanderson, Jr.
"Port Huron - Edward J. Sanderson Jr., 64, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. Survived by children, Cheryl DuKavas,
Roberta, Jennifer, and Tina Sanderson, Kem Tiquila and Bryan Webb. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jowett Funeral Home.
Visiting: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 19-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Geraldine
M. Sandstrom
"Port Huron - Geraldine M. Sandstrom, 73, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Cremation arrangements by Jowett Funeral
Home."
- Source: The Times Herald, Tuesday, 19-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Jerry
Sanford
"We miss you, Jerry - To
the Editor: I cannot believe
that, after being in business for 25 years in Richmond, someone didn't write something nice about Jerry Sanford,
owner of Hensch Memorial Chapel, when he passed away last month. The only thing that was in the paper was a small
death notice and nothing printed about all the good he did for anyone in 25 years as a Richmond businessman. Jerry
was a good friend of ours for 26 years, and we celebrated all of our birthdays together, also Christmas, Thanksgiving,
Good Old Days and any other reason that we could find to celebrate. There were nice cool trips on his boat that
included lunches and picnics with our Richmond friends. During Good Old Days, his cars could be seen riding up
and down the streets where he provided transportation to the people at Medilodge, so they could watch the parade
in special chairs he had reserved for them in front of the funeral home. Even the ones in wheelchairs came. He
had special parking places in his lot for all his friends and chairs for everyone, so they could watch the parade,
just like box seats at a ballgame. He also served on the Good Old Days Committee. Though he wasn't a veteran, he
helped the vets at the VFW in Richmond with all their projects, donations for the kids at the Christmas and Easter
parties and helped with the lunches for the workers and is sadly missed by all. His special recording of patriotic
music was played at funeral for veterans, and American flags (instead of funeral flags) were placed on the coach
at all veterans' funerals. He provided jobs for many young people and several served their apprenticeship at his
funeral home. Many of them are morticians today. We shared in our sorrows when we lost our relatives and he lost
his, the untimely death of his sister 5 years ago and his brother, Max, who passed away in February of this year.
Jerry seemed to always know the right words to say in those troubled times. After Max's death, Jerry just wasn't
the same. He seemed to be very depressed. Somehow, we just didn't think of people in that profession as dying,
so we were shocked when we were notified of his sudden death on May 5. We must try to remember all of the good
things, he did and carry on all of his good work as he showed us how Rest in peace, Jerry, WE MISS YOU. Mike and
Bernie Tomtishen and family, New Baltimore"
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mary
A. Saph
�Died
Suddenly - Mary A. Saph, widow of the late Arnold Saph, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. T. L Kilts, 409 Stanton Street, at nine o'clock Tuesday evening,
90 years. Mrs. Saph had been in her usual health and ate a hearty meal at
supper time. She was around the house during the evening, but on retiring
complained of feeling unwell and died before the arrival of a physician. Corner
Falk was called and after a consultation with the doctor came the the
conclusion that she died of fatty degeneration of the heart. Mrs. Saph was born
in Wiltshire, Eng. in 1812, and came to Canada with her parents when 17 years
of age. She afterwards removed to Indiana, and settled in St. Clair in 1845. At
the time the county seat was removed from St. Clair she came with her husband
to Port Huron and has since resided here. She leaves three children, Mrs. T. L.
Kilets and A. E. Saph, of Port Huron, and V. A. Saph of Marine City. The
funeral will be held from the house at three o'clock Thursday afternoon. It is
probable that Mrs. Anna L. Gillspie will preach the funeral sermon.�
- Source: Port Huron Daily Times, Wednesday,
July 9, 1902
Submitted by Pat Love
John
J. Sarafin
"Dewitt - John J. Sarafin, born March 25, 1918, in Jackson, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, at the age of 82.
Mr. Sarafin was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy as a "Seabee" in the Pacific
Theater. He was employed with the Detroit Free Press as a manager and distributor in St. Clair. He was employed
for the Citizen-Patriot (Jackson). He was a guard for the Jackson State Prison, in his early years, and he retired
from Detroit Gasket, Marine City, in 1983. He was a leader for the Boy Scouts of America; a member of the St. Joseph's
Usher Club, Jackson; was active in squart dancing in Jackson; and enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking and bowling.
Mr. Sarafin was preceded in death by his first wife, Joanna (Gajewski) in 1981; son, Richard Leisenring; two sisters,
Stacia Fifer and Mary Noppe; and two brothers, Stanley and Joseph Serafin. Surviving are his wife of 16 years,
Viola M. (Mansfield); four daughters, Theresa (Horace) Hull of Nashville, Diane (Clair) Ressler of Marysville,
Cathy (Michael) AuFrance of St. Clair, Bonnie Leisenring; and one son, John Sarafin, both of Lansing; 13 grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Adam and Edwin (Charlotte) Serafin; and four sisters, Jennie (Reese) Jones
and Helen (Jim) Ball, all of Jackson, and Phyllis Price and Bernice Eckler, both of Michigan Center. The funeral
mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Catholic Community of St. Jude, 810 N. Bridge St.,
DeWitt, with the Rev. Dwight M. Ezop, pastor, officiating. Military services are being provided by the V.F.W. Edwin
J. Leyanna Post #671, DeWitt. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Clair.
The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, 111 S. Franklin St., DeWitt, from 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday with the parish rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions
to the Catholic Community of St. Jude or to the Mid-Michigan Regional Dialysis Center, 2601 Coolidge Road, East
Lansing, 48823, in memory of John. Special thanks go to Christine Ramey, RN, and Mid-Michigan Regional Dialysis
Center."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 23-APR-2000
Edward
C. Sass
"Edward C. Sass, 68, former resident of St. Clair, where he was employed by Diamond Crystal-Colonial Salt
company, died Friday, Feb. 23, in his home on 11055 River road after a long illness. Mr. Sass was born Jan. 2,
1883, in Casco township. He was married to Miss Anna Madel in 1906. Mr. Sass sailed on the Great Lakes freighters
as an oliler for several years before his marriage and moved on a farm in Columbus shortly after his marriage.
Mr. Sass moved to Richmond in 1910 and worked there as a carpenter until 1940 when he came to St. Clair. He retired
in 1948, and had been a resident of Utica for the last 14 months. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Sass;
two daughters, Mrs Laura Heida and Mrs. Erma Carlen of Utica; one son, Edwin Sass of East Detroit; four brothers,
Wiliam August, and Walter Sass of St. Clair, and Erwin Sass of Brickville, O.; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Lipke and
Mrs. Clara Marker of St. Clair, and six grandchildren. The remains were in the Schwartzkoff funeral home in Utica
where a short prayer service was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Funeral services were in Trinity Lutheran church at
2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Louis Heinecke, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Utica Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Elsie
Sass
"Richmond - Services for Elsie Maedel Sass, 90, of 9163 Division Road, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthew's
United Church of Christ, Adair. The Rev. Jose Malayang, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Richmond
Cemetery. Mrs. Sass died Wednesday in the River District Hospital after a long illness. She was married to Edward
J. Sass, Casco Township, Oct. 9, 1912. He died April 3, 1975. Mrs. Sass was a member of St. Matthew's Church, the
Women's Fellowship of the church and St. Clair County Farm Bureau. She was a longtime church organist. She is survived
by a son, Edward J. Sass Jr.; and a daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Thomas, both of St. Clair; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair Highway Chapel, St. Clair, will begin
at 7 p.m. today. The remains will be removed to the church Saturday noon. Memorials may be made to the church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Gladys
M. Sass
"St. Clair - Gladys M. Sass, 88, died June 14 [1984] in Marwood Manor, Port Huron, after a long illness. She
was born May 10, 1896 in Columbus Township and lived in St. Clair for 50 years. She married Harry J. Sass in 1918.
He died in 1948. She married Raymond L. Sass in 1952. He died in 1978. Mrs. Sass is survived by one son, Marvin,
and one daughter, Marjorie Foley, both of St. Clair; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services
were held June 16 at the Hensch Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Richmond, with the Rev. W. Brewster Willcox, pastor
of the First United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in Adair Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Harry
J. Sass
"Harry John Sass, 62, died Sunday in St. Clair Community Hospital after two weeks illness. Mr. Sass was born
Feb. 12, 1886 in Casco Township. He had been an employee of Diamond Crystal Salt Company. He is survived by his
widow, the former Miss Gladys Mackley a daughter, Mrs. Edward Foley, Adair; a son, Marvin, St. Clair; two brothers,
August, St. Clair, and Louis, Capac, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in
the R. R. Bower funeral home and at 2 p. m. in First Evangelical and Reformed Lutheran church, Adair. Rev. H. E.
Totzke, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Adair cemetery. Acting as pall bearers were Raymond L., Raymond W., Harold
Edward, Carl and Walter Sass."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mabel
P. Sass
"Richmond - Mabel P. Sass, 88, of 2638 Palms Road, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1981, in River District Hospital
after a short illness. She was born June 8, 1892, in Columbus Township and was a longtime Richmond area resident.
She married William J. Sass Oct. 18, 1911, in Columbus Township. He died Aug. 15, 1973. Mrs. Sass was a life member
of St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, Adair. She is survived by two sons, Raymond, Marysville, and Harold,
Richmond; a sister, Gladys Sass, St. Clair; a brother, Alger Mackley, Richmond; six grandchildren; and seven great
grandchildren. A daughter, Amelia Abbott, died in 1973. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Hensch
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Syme of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will
be in Richmond Cemetery. Funeral home visiting hours are from 7 to9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to St. Matthew's United Church of Christ."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Raymond
L. Sass
"May 23, 1978 - St. Clair - Raymond L. ("Jim") Sass, 69, 1394 Goffe Street, died May 23 in Faith
Medical Care Center, East China Township, after a long illness. He was born June 21, 1908, in Casco Township. He
married Gladys Mackey May 19, 1952, in St. Clair. Mr. Sass retired in 1974 from the Diamond Crystal Salt Company
after 35 years. He was a member of the Richmond Sportman's Club and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his
wife' a daughter, Marjorie Foley, St. Clair; a stepson, Marvin Sass, St. Clair; four grandchildren; and six great
grandchildren. Service were held Thursday in the Hensch Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Richmond. The Rev. H. B.
Loomis, minister of the First Congregational Church, officiated Burial was in the Adair Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
George
D. Saunders, Jr.
"St. Clair - George D. Saunders Jr., nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Saunders, 1751 Mitchell road,
St. Clair township, died early today in St. Clair Community Hospital after a short illness. George was born March
1, 1947, in St. Clair. He was a pupil in the third grade at St. Mary's Elementary School. He is survived by his
parents, two sisters, Marie Ann Saunders, 7, and Cindy Louise Saunders,2, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Finley
Saunders, Smiths Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pauly Sr., St. Clair. Remains are in L. C. Friederichs & Son
funeral home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic
church. Rev. Harold J. Kreucher, assistant pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
John
Saunders
"John
Saunders who departed this life for a better one, on
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1887, was born in the county of Carlow, Ireland,
about 1803,
where he lived until the age of 18 when he sailed for Canada and lived
there
for a few years after which he took his departure for Pennsylvania and
followed
the occupation of a brickmaker in that state for 16 years. During
his
stay there he married Miss Margaret Castor, April 3, 1834. He,
together with his wife,
afterwards moved back to Canada
and lived ten years. They moved to Fremont, this state, in 1852,
and to
Brockway onto his farm one mile west of here in 1872, coming to this
village 7
years later an have resided here ever since. Ten children was the
result
of their union, 8 girls and 2 boys, six of whom are still living-1 boy,
James,
in Goldsboro, Caroline Co., Md., and 5 girls, Mrs. Thos. Weston, of
this place,
Mrs. Hitchings and Mrs. Stewart, of St. Charles, Mich., Mrs. Clark of
Boakland
[Boatland], Tenn., Mrs. Story, of Marion, Mich. Deceased had always
been
a member of the church of England until 1867 while he resided in
Fremont
when he was converted to the Methodist Episcopal faith by Rev. Mr.
Sheppard. He leaves a loving wife and six children who have the
sympathy of the entire
community in their sad "bereavement. He was a loving husband, kind
father and a highly respected and honored citizen."
- Source: Weekly Expositor, Brockway
Center, St. Clair County, Michigan,
September 29, 1887, p
1
Submitted by Flora McRae.
John
P. Savedra, Sr.
"In Loving Memory of John P. Savedra, Sr. - January 24, 1992 - Eight years have gone by, yet it feels like
today. The memories are fresh. I hear your voice, see your smiling face, and still see You sleeping in your favorite
chair. You're gone from us now, but only in spirit. You still live in our prayers and our hearts. You're someone
very special to us, "Our Rock". You kept this family together. Whenever we needed you or had problems,
there You were! We are, as you called us, Daddy John's Rainbow Family! If there was no You, Dad, there would be
no us! You're our sun, moon and stars! Sadly Missed by Your Loving Family."
- Source: Times Herald, Monday, 24-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Earl
E. Sawher
"St. Clair - Earl E. Sawher, 58, of 506 S. Seventh St., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1982, in Mercy Hospital, Port
Huron, after a long illness. He was born Dec. 23, 1923, in St. Clair, where he lived all of his life. He married
Ruth Anderson Sept. 15, 1956, in St. Clair. Mr. Sawher was a World War II veteran, serving with the U. S. Navy.
He was a 31 year-year employee of the Detroit Edison Co., St. Clair Power Plant. He was a member of St. Peter's
Lutheran Church. Mr. Sawher is survived by his wife, a son, Scott, a daughter, Michelle, and his mother, Mrs. Sophia
Sawher, all of St. Clair; three brothers, John and Walter, both of St. Clair, and Monsignor Clifford Sawher, Detroit;
and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the L. C. Friederichs and Son Funeral
Home. The Rev. Paul Reyelts of St. Peter's will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Visiting is from
7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the church building fund or St.
Clair Little League."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
John
A. Sawher
"Mayor of St. Clair dies
- Sawher devoted himself to improving city
- By Bill Bunn - Times Herald - St. Clair - Mayor John A. Sawher, who died Tuesday of cancer, was as painstaking
about his community leadership as about his personal life. "He took everything to heart," Mayor Pro Tem
Bernard E. Kuhn said. "He was honest, and he was fair. He loved St. Clair. John and I, in the last five years,
talked almost every day about ways St. Clair could be improved." Mr. Sawher and Kuhn both were re-elected
for two years in November. Mr. Sawher, mayor since 1983, "was a very meticulous man, in the way he dressed,
the way he signed papers -- everything," Kuhn said. "When John gave a speech, he really put a lot of
time and effort into it .. and he got his points across," he said. Mr. Sawher, 73, owned a gasoline service
station before entering city government. "He was a proud man," Kuhn said. "Even when it was raining,
he was out there cleaning the blacktop because he wanted his business to look as nice as it could." G. Alfred
West was a coach when Mr. Sawher played football and basketball at St. Clair High School. Though West did not guess
then that Mr. Sawher would become a community leader, "he was always friendly and popular with his fellow
students," West said. "He was always community minded," said West, who later became a golfing partner
of Mr. Sawher's. "He was always interested in making it a better place to live." Gerald M. Emig, who
later was another of Mr. Sawher's golfing partners, was a year behind Mr. Sawher at St. Clair High. "John
was quite an outgoing personality," Emig said. "He was quite a friendly person to everyone." Mr.
Sawher also could be blunt, Emig said. "He was quite an outspoken person." But after Mr. Sawher joined
city government, "I don't know anybody who did a more exemplary job." Emig said. "He was a good
mayor in being interested in the problems of the people." Kunh said he will become mayor, and the city council
must appoint someone within 30 days to fill Kuhn's 3rd Ward seat. Both will serve for the remainder of the terms."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Thomas
Herbert Sawher
"St. Clair, June 3 - Thomas Herbert Sawher, lawyer in St. Clair since 1906 and Justice of the Peace the last
18 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday in his home at 702 Clinton street. He was 70 years old. Mr. Sawher served three
terms as a City Councilman, was St. Clair Postmaster from 1913 to 1924 and City Attorney a number of years. He
was born in St. Clair, Sept, 25, 1882, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sawher. He was Graduated by St. Clair High School
and attended Port Huron Business college. He worked for a time for the old Detroit Evening News and then served
at Deputy Clerk of Wayne County while he studied nights at the Detroit College of Law. He received his degree in
June, 1906, and a few days later was admitted to the Michigan Bar association. Then he returned to St. Clair to
practice. Mr. Sawher is survived by his widow, Lulu, and four nephews, John A. Sawher, Toledo, O.; Walter and Earl
Sawher, both of St. Clair, and Rev. Clifford F. Sawher, Detroit. Remains are in the T. R. Bower funeral home where
funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. G. Burton Hodgson, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, and Rev.
George Bachhurst, rector emeritus of St. Pauls, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Mr. Sawher's nephews, John, Walter and Earl Sawher; and Cpl. Claude H. cook and Troopers Beryl Amburgey
and Richard Graham, of the St. Clair Police Post."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Victor
Sawicki Sr.
"Memphis - Victor Sawicki Sr., dear husband, father, and grandfather,
age 68, of Memphis went to be with his
Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2000. He was born in Memphis on Aug. 4, 1931,
a son to Alexander E. and Mary (Olszewski)
Sawicki and remained a lifelong resident. He married Florence M. Paling
on April 28, 1962, in Riley Center United
Methodist Church. Mr. Sawicki retired from Chrysler Corporation's Mound
Road Engine Plant as an assembly line repairman/supervisor
after 33 years of service. He was a member of West Berlin United
Methodist Church where he served as a trustee
and head usher. He farmed for many years and was a member of the Farm
Bureau. Victor was a private aircraft pilot
and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and
the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Surviving are his loving wife, Florence; his devoted children, Dawn E.
(Tim) Franz of Memphis, Victor Jr. (Mary
Lee) of Columbus, and Michael T. (Patty) of Wilmore, Ky.; precious
grandchildren, Billy T., Alex E. and Victoria
E. Franz; brother, Joseph (Beth) of Alamo, Texas; sister, Theresa (Ray)
Milarski of Memphis; and many other family
and friends. Victor was preceded in death by his son, Paul M. Sawicki,
on Sept. 14, 1992. Services are at 11 a.m.
Monday in the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Memphis, with the Rev. James M.
Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Memphis
Cemetery. Visiting in the funeral home is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today.
Memorials may be made to West Berlin United
Methodist Church, Marysville United Methodist Church or Simpson Park
Camp Meeting in Romeo."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000
Ida
C. Schafer
"St.
Clair - Ida C. Schafer, 89, died Monday July 6, 1998. Survived by nieces and
nephews. Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. July 18, St. Mary's Catholic church.
Arrangements L. C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home.�
Submitted by Pat Love
Alvain
B. Schantz
"Richmond - Alvain B. Schantz, 65, Richmond, died Friday, January 18, in Mercy Hospital after a short illness.
He was born Nov. 7, 1919, in Ann Arbor, and was a lifelong area resident. He married Florence M. DeWaele on Jan.
11, 1941, in Richmond. Mr. Schantz was a member of the Richmond Sportsman Club. He is survived by his wife; three
sons, Spencer, Oscoda, Ronald, Memphis, and Dean, Smiths Creek; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services
were in the Hensch Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Richmond. Burial was in Kittridge Cemetery, Snyderville."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Harvey
E. Schattler
"St. Johns - Harvey E. Schattler, 81, of St. Johns, formerly of Port Huron, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998. He
was born July 28, 1916 in Kimball Twp. to the late Frank E. and Mabel (Beatham) Schattler, the youngest of four
children. He married Faye Virginia Kemp on Nov. 10, 1939 and she died April 3, 1989. Mr. Schattler owned and operated
a propane gas business for 41 years, first with Shell Oil Company until 1962, then Petrolane Inc. until his retirement
in 1978. In 1977, he was designated manager of the year for the State of Michigan. He is survived by a daughter,
Verna and Richard Perry of St. Johns; a son, Norman and Sandi Schattler of Port Huron; three grandchildren, Todd
Perry of St. Johns, Lynette and Matthew Wood of Lyons and Martha Schattler of Port Huron and a special friend,
Margaret Quick of Berlin, Wisc. He was preceded in death by a sister, Verna Lucille, and two brothers, Wilber and
Gordon Schattler. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Daniels
will officiate. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery, Kimball Twp. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Clinton County."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JAN-1998
Gladys
G. Scheffler
"Kimball Twp. - Gladys G. Scheffler, 88, of Kimball Township, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in the Evangelical
Home. She was born Dec. 29, 1910, in Wales Township, the daughter of the late James and Sarah Burt. She married
Raymond W. Scheffler on Aug. 31, 1937, in Port Huron. He died in May 1977. Mrs. Scheffler's whole life was given
to loving and caring for her family. She took care of the family farm for many years. She loved to garden and take
care of flowers. Mrs. Scheffler enjoyed working with crafts and taught her granddaughter many of these things.
She is survived by her son, Ivan E. Scheffler of Kimball Township; her daughters, Karen L. (James) Lytle of Kimball
Township, Deborah (William) Watson of Tallahassee, Fla., Amy (William) Ezell of Kimball Township and Rebekah Lytle
of Greenville, S.C.; two great grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas Wells of Howard City; her brother, Ivan (Lois)
Burt of Kenockee Township, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Burt and
Lucy Priess; brother, Humphrey Burt; and her granddaughter, Roxanne Marie Lytle. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
Saturday in Arthur Smith Funeral Home, 1230 Seventh St. Pastor Steve Pace, of Faith Baptist Church of Ruby, and
Pastor Robert Keating, of First Baptist Church of Richmond, will officiate. Burial will be in Ruby Cemetery. Visiting
hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon until the time of service Saturday."
- Source: The Times Herald, Friday, 19-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Agnes
M. Scherrel
"Port Hope - Agnes M. Scherrel, 87, died Dec. 6, 1999. Survived by sons, Frederick and Elmer. Services: 2
p.m. Thursday, St. John Lutheran Church. Visiting: 6 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Ramsey Funeral
Home, Harbor Beach, and noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in the church."
- Source: The Times Herald, Tuesday, 07-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Agnes
R. Schlinkert
"Former Postville Resident
Dies - A former Postville resident,
Agnes R. Schlinkert, 78, of St. Clair, Mich. died Dec. 16 [1982]. Agnes R. (Schuler) Schlinkert was born Jan. 26,
1904 in Postville. She married Joseph J. Schlinkert Oct. 20, 1945 in Highland Park, Michigan. Mrs. Schlinkert retired
in 1968 as deputy court clerk for the Royal Oak (Mich.) Municipal Court. She is survived by her husband and one
brother, John E. Schuler and one niece, Mrs. Jeri Flores, both of Los Angeles, Calif."
- Source: Postville Herald newspaper clipping hand dated 1983.
Posted by Mary
Durr, on Friday, 07-APR-2000
- (Surnames: Schuler, Schlinkert, Flores)
Submitted to this website by Susan Kenyon.
Arthur
A. Schmidt
"St. Clair, March 28 - Arthur A. Schmidtt, 64, of 1311 Goffs street, an employe of the Diamond Crystal Salt
company 36 years, died early today in Port Huron Hospital after an illness of three months. Mr. Schmidt, a resident
of St. Clair about 40 years, was born Oct. 30, 1888 in Chicago. He was a member of St. Clair Council No. 2251,
Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his widow, Barbara; two sons, Charles and Harold Schmidt, St. Clair; a daughter,
Mrs. Henry Schneider Jr., Midland; three bothers, William and Louis Schmidt, Midland, and August Schmidt, Flint;
a sister, Mary, Chicago, and 10 grandchildren. Remains are in the L. C. Friederichs and Son funeral home, St. Clair,
where Rosary devotions will be at 8 p.m. today for the Rosary society and the women of St. Mary's Catholic church,
and at 8 p.m. Sunday for the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name society. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m.
Monday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's church, with Rt. Rev. Msgr, Edward J. Kromenaker, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Francine
L. Schmidt
"Richmond - Francine L. Schmidt, 38, of 36067 Priestap, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 19, 1984, in her home.
She was born Aug. 23, 1945, in Mount Clemens, and was a lifelong area resident. She married Dale Schmidt June 22,
1963, in Richmond. She was a Richmond School District bus driver for 15 years. She was a member of St. Peter's
Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Robert, Daniel; one daughter, Kimberley; her father
and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Riley; and two sisters, Jeanette Rose, Virginia, and Dorothy Ashcraft, Pennsylvania.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Hensch Memorial Chapel Funeral home, Richmond. The Rev. Gerhardt
Doroh, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Kittridge Cemetery, Columbus Township.
Visiting is from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Penny Lee Schmidt
"Richmond, Feb. 23 - Penny Lee Schmidt, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Schmidt, 7850 Gratiot road, Columbus
Township, died Sunday in Port Huron Hospital. She was born Nov. 14, 1950 in St. Clair. Surviving in addition to
her parents are three brothers, Gary, 15; Dale, 10, and Dennis 13 months, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Caroline
Schmidt, Columbus Township. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clifford D. Hensch funeral home,
Richmond, with Rev. Lloyd Chase officiating. Burial will be in Kittridge Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Albert
P. Schneider
"St. Clair - funeral services for Albert P. Schneider, 50, of 6577 Trumble road, will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday at the L. C. Friederichs and son funeral home and at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Catholic church. Rev.
Harold J. Kreucher, assistant pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rosary devotions will
be at 8 p.m. Tuesday for women of the parish and 9 p.m. Wednesday for men of the parish. Mr. Schneider was born
July 24, 1906, in St. Clair County. He is survived by three bothers, Roy Schneider, Richmond; Clarence Schneider
and Russell Schneider, St. Clair; and a sister, Mrs. Florence Aud, Algonac. Mr. Schneider was a son of the late
John and Nora Schneider. Mr. Schneider was found dear in his car before noon Monday. Coroner Robert F. Hartley
said Mr. Schneider
died of carbon monoxide poisoning suffered while he sat in his car. Police said Mr. Schneider had been concerned
over an illness for some tie. An autopsy Monday, conducted by Dr. Freeman James, pathologist at Port Huron Hospital,
revealed a large growth in the body which doctors said could have been removed."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Anna
Marie Schneider
"St. Clair, April 8 - Mrs. Anna Marie Schneider, 79, of 4060 Orchard street, widow of Nicholas Schneider,
died unexpectedly Thursday in St. Clair Community Hospital after a few hours illness. Mrs. Schneider was born June
28, 1875 in Detroit. She was a member of the Rosary Society and the Legion of Mary of St. Mary's Catholic church.
Mr. Schneider died April 28, 1948. Their only son, Ervin Schneider, died Sept. 1, 1952. She was a resident of St.
Clair since 1947. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Alex Chartier, Port Huron; Mrs. Lewis Chartier and Mrs..
Alvin Campbell, Ferndale, and Agnes and Ruth Schneider, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Westrick, St. Clair,
and Mrs. Harry Kelley, of Saskatchewan, Canada; a brother, Frank Brown. Farmington; 15 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday n the L. C. Friederichs funeral home and at 9:30 a.m.
in St. Mary's Catholic church. Rev. Harold J. Kreucher, assistant pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery. Rosary devotions will be held at 8:15 p.m. today in the funeral home, at 8 p.m. Saturday for men
of the parish, and at 8 p.m. Sunday for the Rosary Society and the Legion of Mary."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Catherine
C. Schneider
"Algonac - Catherine C. Schneider, age 61, of
Algonac entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 8, 2000. She was born in Detroit on Jan. 27, 1939, a
daughter to Roy and Margaret (Kennedy) Johnson. She married Joseph R. Schneider on Nov. 4, 1961, in Assumption
Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph R.; her children, Donald of
California, Suzanne of Farmington Hills, and Julie (Ted) McLachlan of
Farmington Hills; granddaughter, Megan McLachlan; brothers, Richard (JoLynn)
Johnson of North Carolina and Francis (Jackie) Johnson of Avoca; sister-in-law,
Betty Johnson of Merill; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and
friends. She was preceded in death by
her brother, Joseph Johnson. Services
are at 10:15 a.m. Monday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, followed
by an 11 a.m. Mass in St. Catherine Church, Algonac, with the Rev. Fr. Douglas
J. Bignall presiding. Burial will be in
the church cemetery. Visiting in the funeral
home is from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.
Sunday. Memorials may be made to the
American Diabetes Association."
Source: Times Herald, 11-Mar-2000, p
2B
Clarence
A. Schneider
"St. Clair � Clarence A. Schneider, 73, Henry Street, died Sept. 17, 1983, in River District Hospital. He
was born Aug. 27, 1910, in St. Clair and was a lifelong resident. He married Joyce Distelrath on Nov. 20, 1943,
in St. Clair. He worked for Chrysler for 37 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of St. Mary�s Catholic Church.
Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife; four daughters, Marilyn Miller and Betty Deprez, both of Richmond, Carol
Ernst, Port Huron, and Jane Schneider, San Francisco, Calif.; three sons, Patrick, Port Huron, Thomas, Caro, and
Gregory, St. Clair; four grandchildren; two brothers, Roy, Ionia, and Russell, St. Clair; sister, Mrs. Florence
Aud, Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews. Services are at 9:30 a.m. Monday in L. C. Friederichs and Son
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary�s Catholic Church. Rev. Edward Ritter, pastor, will officiate. Burial will
be in St. Mary�s Cemetery. Visiting is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today. A rosary will be held at 7:30 today."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Edward
A. Schneider
"St. Clair - Edward A. Schneider, 57, of 5733 Trumble, died Monday in his home of an apparent heart attack.
He was born Oct. 25, 1918, in China Township. He was an employe of the Diamond Crystal Salt co. He was a veteran
of World War II and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He married May Fink Oct. 11, 1947. He is survived by
his wife; two sons, Richard E. Schneider, Sterling Heights, and Steven . Schneider, St. Clair; a daughter, Mrs.
Donna Belyea, Port Huron; a brother, Howard Schneider, Richmond; a sister, Mrs. Helen Kulcznski, East Detroit,
and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in L. C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home
and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church. The Rev. Carl Hubble will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Remains are in the funeral home. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The
Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 p.m."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Harvey
T. Schneider
"Fairview - Harvey T. Schneider, 70, a former St. Clair resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1981,
in Alpena General Hospital. He was born Nov. 23, 1910, in St. Clair. He married Evelyn Theison July 29, 1931, in
Detroit. Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife; a son, Ronald, Anchorville; two daughters, Mrs. William (JoAnn)
Sykes, New Baltimore, and Mrs. Lawrence (Rosemary) Fowler, Richmond; a sister, Mrs. William (Elsie) Trumble, St.
Clair; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 a.m. Saturday in the Colonial
Funeral Home-St. Clair Highway Chapel, St. Clair, and 11:30 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. The Rev.
Karl Hubble, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visiting begins at 7 p.m. today in
the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Henry
Schneider
"Henry Schneider, 73, resident here 15 years, died Sunday in Pentland Nursing home, 724 Ontario street, after
a long illness. Mr. Schneider was a retired farmer. He is survived by three sons, Ralph W. Schneider, Port Huron,
and Arthur H. and Eugene J. Schneider, both of Roseville; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Babila, Roseville; three sisters,
Mrs. Barbara Schaffer and Mrs. Mary Siler, both of St. Clair, and Mrs. Anna Frizzle, Port Huron; two brothers,
Theodore and August Schneider, both of Richmond, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Schneider
was born in St. Clair Aug. 12, 1878. He was a member of Holy name Society of St. Stephen Catholic church. Funeral
services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen church. burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, St.
Clair. The remains are in Karrer-Simpson funeral home. The Holy name society of St. Stephen church will meet at
8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home to recite the Rosary."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Howard
R. Schneider
"St. Clair - Howard R. Schneider, age 80, of St. Clair, died Monday, Oct. 18,
2004. He was born May 21, 1924 in China
Twp. Howard married Mary Pegg on Dec.
21, 1957 in St. Clair. He was a member
of St. Mary�s Catholic Church. He is
survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary; and his daughter and son-in-law,
Frances and William Buchman. He was
preceded in death by his parents, August and Ida Schneider; his sister, Helen
Kulczynski; and his brother, Edward Schneider. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary�s Catholic Church,
St. Clair. Interment will be in St.
Mary�s Cemetery. Visiting hours are 5
to 9 p.m. today and 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home,
China Twp. And Saturday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the church. A scripture service will be held at 7 p.m.
Friday."
Source: Times Herald, 21-Oct-2004, p 5B
Leonard Schneider
"St. Clair, June 8 - Leonard Schneider
Funeral Is Friday - Funeral services for Leonard Schneider, 65,who died Tuesday, will be solemnized at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Catholic
church here by Rev. Edward J. Kromenaker with burial in the church
cemetery. Men of the parish and women of the Rosary society will meet at
8:30 p.m. today in the Friederichs' funeral home to recite the Rosary."
- Source: Port Huron Times
Herald, Thursday, 08-JUN-1944
Submitted by Michelle Woodham
Mary
E. Schneider
"Marine City - Mary
E. Schneider, 91, of Marine City, went to be
with her Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2005. She was born in
Gwinn,
Michigan on July 31, 1914, a daughter to the late Heber and Frances
(McCara) Wilson. She married Roy N. Schnieder on June 30, 1934 In
Gwinn. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2000. Mrs. Schneider
worked in the plastics industry as a packer and
finisher. She was a devoted wife of 66 years and a good mom and
grandma. Mary was a very spiritual lady and even wrote her own prayer
book. Surviving are her children, Joan (Jim) Wyss of Royal Oak,
Jeanette
(Roy) Johnson of Algonac, Leroy (Joan) Schneider of Marine City, and
David (Sharon) Schneider of Marine City; 19 grandchildren, 33
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchchildren. Mary was
preceded in death by her parents; husband of 66 years, Roy; and
daughter, Jean. Services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. in bower-Rose
Funderal Home,
Marine City, with Pastor Robert Wynkoop officiating. Interment will be
in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting in Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City,
will be on
Tuesday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorails may be made to
Medilodge
of St. Clair Patient Fund."
- Source: Times Herald, 24-OCT-2005
Michael T. Schneider
"St. Clair, Aug. 29 - Michael (Mike) T. Schneider, 80, resident of
St. Clair most of his life, died late Thursday in his home at 948 Waterloo
street. Mr. Schneider, injured 30 years ago in a traffic accident, never had
fully recovered his health. He was born April 2, 1872, in the farm home of his parents, the
late Gertrude and Jacob Schneider, on Davis road. Other than a few years spent
in northern Michigan lumber camps and farming near West Branch, Mr. Schneider resided
in St. Clair. He is survived by his widow, Rachel; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas
Woods, Mrs. John Zoenlitz and Mrs. Emery Stager; a son, Fred Schneider; a
sister, Mrs. Matt Deris, all of St. Clair; a brother, Jacob Schneider, Marine
City; nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Remains are in the L. C. Frederichs & Son funeral home, St.
Clair, where Rosary devotions will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m.
Saturday for the men of the parish with Rev. Harold Krucher, assistant pastor
of St. Mary's Catholic church, officiating, and at 8 p.m. Sunday for the Rosary
society of the church. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home
and at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J.
Kromenaker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St Mary's cemetery."
- Source: Port Huron Times
Herald, Friday, 29-AUG-1952, p 17
Submitted by Michelle Woodham
Norene
C. Schneider
"St. Clair - Norene C. Schneider, 68, died Wednesday, June 10, 1981, in Mercy Hospital, Port Huron, after
a long illness. She was born July 19,1912, in Casco Township. She married Alvin Schneider Sept. 30, 1939, in St.
Clair Township. Mrs. Schneider was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband;
a son, Harold, St. Clair; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Loretta) Hutkowski and Mrs. Ken (Marlene) Brinker, both
of St. Clair, and Mrs. Dennis (Marie) Rachow, Richmond; two brothers, Stanley Niebauer, St. Clair, and Raymond
Niebauer, Richmond; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Visiting is from 7 to 9 p.m. today
and 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Colonial Funeral Home-St. Clair Highway Chapel."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Peter Schneider
"St. Clair, Jan. 30 - Aged St. Clair Resident
Expires - Peter Schneider, 90, died at 5 a.m. today in
the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.R. Schaefer. Funeral services will be
held at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Edward J.
Kromenaker, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Sailer, Mrs. Schaefer
and Mrs. Orson Frizzle; four sons, John Henry, August and Theodore Schneider,
all of St. Clair. Mr. Schneider was born Sept. 20, 1841, in Germany and came to this
country when a child with his parents. He farmed near here for a number
of years."
- Source: Port Huron Times
Herald, Saturday, 30-JAN-1932, p 14
Submitted by Michelle Woodham
Rachel M. Schneider
"St. Clair -
Rachel M. Schneider, 89, of 948 Waterloo St., died today in the Faith Medical
Center, East China Township, after a long illness. She was born April 3, 1889, in West Branch, and had lived in St.
Clair for many years. She was the widow of Michael Schneider, who died in September
1952. Mrs. Schneider was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the
Ladies Rosary Society. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Josephine Wood, Mrs. Margaret
Zoeplitz and Mrs. Florence Stager, all of St. Clair; three sisters, Mrs.
Josephine Fritz, Rose City, Mrs. Irene Houck, Mild May, Ont., and Mrs. Mary
Sheppard, West Branch; seven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. A son, Frederick M., died Aug. 14, 1975. Services will be held at noon Monday in the L.C. Friederichs and
Son Funeral Home, St. Clair, and at 12:30 p.m. in St. Mary's. The Rev. Karl
Hubble, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral home visiting hour begin at 2 p.m. Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home."
- Source: Port Huron Times Herald,
14-APR-1978
Submitted by Michelle Woodham
Raymond J. Schneider
"Port Sanilac - Raymond J. Schneider, 84, of Port Sanilac, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in Mercy Hospital,
Port Huron. He was born June 9, 1915, in Detroit, the son of the late Elmer F. and Cecilia C. Stumph Schneider.
He and Mary DeBusschere were married on Feb. 12, 1942, in Detroit. She died Feb. 5, 1990. He married Virginia Johnson
on Aug. 14, 1992, in Port Sanilac. Mr. Schneider owned and operated Schneider Motor Sales in Detroit for 25 years,
and later worked for Tubbs Brothers in Sandusky. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a former
member of the Ushers Club. He was a vice president and bookkeeper for Project Blessing. He was also president of
the Port Sanilac Cemetery Association. Surviving are his wife, Virgmia; two sons, Raymond Jr. (Peggy) of Plymouth
and Joseph of Garden City; daughters, Mary Jo Cerget of Shelby Township and Julie (Edward) Ferrario of Macomb Township;
one brother, Msgr. Robert E. Schneider of Coshocton, Ohio; two sisters, Helen Lechner of St. Clair and Theresa
Griesmer of Annandale. Va.; seven grandchildren, Jim (Stacy) Cerget, Jeff Cerget, Amy Cerget, Beth (Leonard) D'Andelo,
Raymond M. (Julie) Schneider, Michael (Rachel) Ferrario and Rebecca Ferrario; and one great granddaughter, Bryce
Cerget. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David Cerget. A funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Port Sanilac. The Rev. Ronald Dombrowski will officiate. Burial will follow in Port Sanilac Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. today in Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church.
A rosary will be said today at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice."
- Source: The Times Herald, Tuesday, 21-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Roy Schneider
"Marine City - Roy Schneider,
90, of Marine City, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. He was born in Rose City, on July 17, 1910,
the son of Jacob and Anna Kramp Schneider.
He married Mary Wilson in Gwinn on June 30, 1934. He resided in Marine City for most of his
life. Roy was a devoted husband and
loving father. He loved his children and
grandchildren. Employed as a machinist,
he was a longtime employee with Motor Valve, Co. and Chris Craft Corp. He was an expert walleye fisherman and
enjoyed hunting and viewing sporting events.
His greatest achievement was his relationship with Jesus. He shared this freely with whomever he
met. Surviving are his wife of more
than 66 years. Mary; children, Joan
(Jim) Wyss of Royal Oak, Jeanette (Roy) Johnson of Algonac. Leroy (Joan) Schneider and David (Sharon)
Schneider, all of Marine City; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-granddaughter; and his sister, Christine Schneider. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jean. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Bowere-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, with Roy�s son, David Schneider,
officiating. Interment will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting in the
funeral home is from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday with a scripture-sharing
service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be
made to the Blue Water Hospice, Port Huron."
- Source: Times Herald, 10-Sep-2000,
p 2B
Ruth
M. Schneider
"St. Clair - Ruth M. Schneider,
age 96, of St. Clair died Sunday July 24, 2005. Ruth was born October 9, 1908 in Richmond to the late Nicholas
and Anna Schneider. She worked as a
housekeeper for several St. Clair families. She was a member of St. Mary�s
Catholic Church in St. Clair, where she attended every mass, including weddings
and funerals, and she always sold the most tickets for the Parish festival
raffle. She is survived by her good
friends, Norma Thomson and Jack Allen; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded
in death by her sister, Agnes Schneider. Visitation will be Tuesday in the L.C. Frederich�s & Son Funeral
Home, St. Clair from 3 to 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held Wednesday at
church from 9:30 a.m. until mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary�s Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary�s Catholic Church."
- Source:
Times Herald, 25-Jul-2005, p 2B
Suzanne
C. Schneider
"Farmington - Suzanne C. Schneider, age 38, of Farmington, died Monday, Aug. 16,
2004 in Botsford General Hospital. She
was born April 14, 1966 in Detroit. She
is survived by her father, Joseph R. Schneider; her brother, Donald (Terri)
Schneider; sister, Julie (Ted) McLachlan; special friend, George Hayden; four
nieces and one nephew. Funeral services
will be 11 a.m. today in St. Catherines Catholic Church. Fr. Art Fauser will officiate. Burial will be in St Catherines
Cemetery. She will lie in state from
10:30 to 11 a.m. today in the church.
Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. P.O. Box 2680 North Canton, OH 44720."
- Source:
Times Herald, 18-Aug-2004, p 6B & 20-Aug-2004, p 4C
Theodore
Schneider
"St. Clair - Theodore Schneider, 89, 6979 St. Clair Highway, died Monday in Faith Medical Center after a short
illness. He was born March 13, 1887, in St. Clair Township. Mr. Schneider was a lifelong farmer in China and Casco
Townships. He married Lillian Briggeman June 15, 1909, in St. Clair township. She died March 28, 1964. He is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. William (Elsie) Trumble, St. Clair; a son Harvey Schneider, Fairview; three grandchildren,
14 great-grandhchidren, and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Colonial Funeral
Home, St. Clair Highway Chapel. Services will also be conducted at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev.
Jerry Swierzb will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 9 p.m. Wednesday in
the Funeral home. Remains are in the funeral home after 7 p.m. today."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Thomas
Schneider
"Richmond - Thomas
Schneider, 74, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004. Survived by wife, Cecile. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond. Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday."
Source:
Times Herald, 30-Aug-2004, p 5C
William
C. Schroder
"William C. Schroder was born in Berlin, Germany, March 28, 1850 and died at the home of his son, Louis, in
Detroit, August 12, 1927, at the age of 77 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He came to this county with his parents
in 1852, at which time they located on a farm in Emmett township, where his early boyhood was spent. In 1875 he
was united in marriage with Miss Albertena Grant, who passed away Oct. 3 1891. Two years later he married Sarah
Griffen, who also preced him in death, July 28, 1919. He leaves to morn their loss one daughter, Mrs. H.W. French;
three sons - George, Edward, and Louis; three sisters - Mrs. Mary Henry, of Sandusky, Mrs. Caroline Bourke, of
Detroit, and Mrs. Sarah Webber, of Boyne Falls; one brother, Edward H. Schroder of Port Huron, and three grandchildren.
- Card of Thanks - We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy
in the bereavement of our father and brother; also the choir; also Rev. Bottrell for his comforting words - Mrs.
H. W. French, George F. Schroder, Edward Schroder, Louis
W. Schroder, Mrs. Mary henry, Mrs. Caroline Bourke, Mrs. Sarah Webber, Mr. E. H. Schroder."
- Source: The Capac Journal, Vol. 41 No. 6, 19-AUG-1927
Submitted by Erin
Pierce.
August
Schroeder
"Mr. August Schroeder, 78, died at his home on Fort street, April 28th just 15 days after the death of his
wife Mrs. Wilhelmina Schroeder. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Schroeder was born in Milmersdorf, Templin,
Germany, March 21, 1871, and come to the United States in 1889. He was a farmer in St. Clair County until 1907,
when the family moved to their present place of residence. He was a member of the Diamond Crystal Salt company
Veteran�s Club, having been employed by that company for over 25 years. He retired about 8 years ago. Mr. Schroder
was also a member of St. Peter�s Lutheran church. Surviving are his two daughters, Augusta and Clara and a son
Albert, all at home; twelve nieces and nephews; and eleven grand-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
from St. Peter�s Lutheran church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Gustave Lenz officiating. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
Pall-beareres were Fred Dunkel, Arthur Mau, Carl Eisen, Otto Schoenfeldk, Harman Leerenze and Carl Greenberg. Arrangements
were made by the T. R. Bower funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Madline
"Mary" Schroeder
"Port Huron - Madline "Mary" Schroeder, 87, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999
in Marwood Manor. She was born March 1, 1912 in Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Schroeder
and her son, William. Grandma Schroeder is best remembered for her homemade Red Candied Apples she passed out at
Halloween for many, many years. Mary had many talents and enjoyed helping others. She spent many hours hand crocheting
and knitting slippers, mittens and many other wonderful things she donated to her church. Another passion she had
was gardening. Her flower gardens were as beautiful as a picture. She spent many hours caring for gardens. She
is survived by her brother, Bernard Gruschinsky of Ionia; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Eleanor Schroeder
of Twining; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Gordon Vought Sr. of Port Huron; seven grandchildren and several
great grandchildren; and her special friends, Archie and Donna Jones of Port Huron. Funeral services will be 11
a.m. Monday in Arthur Smith Funeral Home, 1230 Seventh St. The Rev. Robert Mann of Trinity Lutheran Church will
officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers will
be Jack Stuchert, Gordon L. Vought Jr., Clark Schroeder, John H. Downing, Archie Jones and Larry L. Urban. Memorial
tributes may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church."
- Source: The Times Herald, Saturday, 13-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Barbara
Schroepel
"Mrs. Barbara Schroepel, 83, died last Friday morning in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Rood, Jay street,
following a week�s illness. Mrs. Schroepel was born in China township July 13, 1862, to Margaret and Casper Schroepel,
and has made her home in this city all her life. Her parents were pioneer residents who came here from Germany.
She married Hery Schroepel of St. Clair and had two children, a daughter, Mrs. Rood; and a son, Albert Schroepel,
both of St. Clair. She is also survived by one granddaughter, Miss Margaret Rood, St. Clair. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon from the Bower Funeral home with Rev. Own Know, pastor of Methodist church, of which she
was a member, officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Westrick, Robert Allenton, Frank Allore, John Reynolds, Herbert
Meyers, and Hugo Meiselbach, neighbors of Mrs. Schroepel. Burial was in Hillside cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
John
Frederick Schuman
"John Frederick Schuman, past away on May 22, 1994 at the age of 75. Born in Wyoming, raised in McGregor,
MI, he had lived in Port Huron all of his adult life. He was survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and son and daughter-in-law,
Eric and Pamela Schuman of Lansing, MI, several sisters and brothers, nieces and newphews. John worked at the old
Autolite and after many years there, for the City of Port Huron until his retirement."
- Source: unknown newspaper
Submitted by Eric
Schuman.
Mary
Jane Schuman
"Mary Jane NMI Schuman, LPN (nee Ceglarek), past away on May 24, 1998 at the age of 70. She was a lifelong
resident of Port Huron. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Frederick Schuman, and is survived by one
son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Pamela of Lansing, MI, brother Robert Ceglarek (Myra) of St. Clair, nieces Kimberly
(Joseph) Petrossi, and Robin (Ken) DuPuis both of Port Huron. She had been employed, prior to retirement, by Port
Huron Hospital first as an O.R. Scrub Nurse and later as Supervisor of Central Sterile Services."
- Source: unknown newspaper
Submitted by Eric
Schuman.
Scott
Lee Schumann
"Port Huron Twp. - Mr. Scott Lee Schumann, 37, of Port Huron Twp., died unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 10, 1999,
in the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room. He was born March 29, 1962, in Port Huron. Scott graduated from Port Huron
High School and was president of the V.I.C.A. Club at the Skill Center. He played travel hockey for the Port Huron
Minor Hockey Association and coached girls softball in Port. Huron Township and the Port Huron City Girls Softball
League. He enjoyed hunting fishing and working on cars. He served his tool and die apprenticeship at Mueller Brass
Co. He enjoyed working with his dogs, Ty and Megan. Scott was a kidney recipient in 1991 and a pancreas recipient
in 1993. He is survived by his parents, Shirley and Karen Schumann of Port Huron Township; his sister and brother-in-law,
Sherry and Brian Woycehoski of Port Huron; his nephew, Niles Scott Woycehoski; his fiance, Cyndi Evans of Kimball
Township; his grandmother, Louise Schumann of Port Huron Township; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1029 Sixth St. The Rev. Donald R. Doerzbacher,
pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visiting hours are
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th Street. Pallbearers
will be Brian Lawry, Bob Hall Jeff Kleeves, Gary Fenner, Alex Plouff, Bob Evans and Bryan Fenner. Memorials may
be made to the wishes of the family."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 12-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Matthew
Schwartz
"Richmond - Matthew Schwartz, 88, died Saturday. Jan. 15, 2000. Survived by wife, Jannie. Arrangements by
Rewalt Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 16-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Mrs.
Michael Schwartz
"Mrs. Michael Schwartz died Monday evening at her home on front street after a lingering illness. She was
74 years old and had been a resident of this city for 46 years. Mrs. Schwartz was a native of Frankhofen, Bavaria.
Her funeral will take place from the Lutheran church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services will be
preached in both the German and English languages. She leaves a husband and a large number of relatives."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Adrianna
E. Schweihofer
"St. Clair - Adrianna E. Schweihofer, infant daughter of Douglas M. and Tonya L., went to be with her Lord
on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. She was born on Friday, Sept. 17, 1999 in St. John Hospital, Detroit, and transferred
to Children's Hospital. Surviving are her parents; her brother, Douglas M. Jr. (age 2); grandparents, Deborah and
Dan Erdmann and Gabrielle Casey, all of St. Clair, Michael J. Schweihofer of Gaylord and James Casey of St. Clair;
great-grandparents, Germaine and Ted may and June and Clyde Wilkerson, all of Marine City and Donna Schweihofer
of Marysville; and her great-great-grandmother, Edna Socha of Marysville. Services are on Tuesday at noon in the
Starville Community Church (Starville Road and Shea Road., Cotterellville Township) with Pastor Robert Tucker officiating.
Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, East China Twp. Family will receive visitors in the church on Tuesday from
11 a.m. until the time of services at noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine
City."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Joseph
Schweihofer
"Father, Mother Die Same Day in Two Weeks Here - Rev. Fr. Schweihofer Will Celebrate Solemn High Mass for
Father - Death came twice in exactly two weeks, almost to the hour, when Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Joseph Schweihofer,
74, succumbed to the same illness his wife, Mrs. Margaret Schweihofer, died of June 13. Their son, Rev. Fr. Walter
Schweihofer, assistant pastor of St. David's Catholic parish, Detroit, who chanted solemn high mass for his mother
two weeks ago, will perform the same holy services for his father. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday
in St. Mary's church, and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, alongside Mrs. Schweihofer. Father Schweihofer
will be assisted by Rev. Fr. Harold Assenmacher, assistant pastor of St. Mary's , and Rev. Fr. Alphonse Phillips
of St. Bridget's church, Detroit. Mr. Schweihofer is survived by four sons, Father Schweihofer, Aloysius, William
and Fred Schweihofer, all of St. Clair; six daughters, Sister Margaret Joseph of the Dominican Order, Adrian; Mrs.
Edward Stier, Mrs. Arthur Pauly, and Mrs. Joseph Distelrath, all of St. Clair; Mrs. Alex Umlauf, Detroit, and Mrs.
Arthur Simons, Attica; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Meyers, and one brother, Louis Schweihofer, both of St. Clair, and
34 grandchildren. Mr. Schweihofer was born April4, 1865 in St. Clair had spent practically all his life on the
farm on the Marsh road. Members of the Rosary society net Thursday evening in the family home to recite the rosary.
The Knights of Columbus will meet this evening at 8 p.m. to also recite the rosary."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Lucille
Schweihofer
"St. Clair - Lucille Schweihofer, age 88, of St. Clair died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000. She was born Oct. 7,
1912, in Detroit to Joseph and Dora Raymond Vossen. On Aug. 26, 1936, Lucille married Fred A. Schweihofer in St.
Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Rosary
Altar Society, Senior Citizens Club in St. Clair Township and the Extension Homemakers. She is survived by her
husband of 64 years, Fred A. Schweihofer; her children and their spouses, LuAnn and Ed Rhein of China Township,
Margaret and Fred West of Croswell, The Rev. Fred J. Schweihofer of Sterling Heights, Elaine and Jim Yielding of
Goodyear, Ariz., and Doris and Stan Rozborski of St. Clair; 23 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; brother,
Norman (Velta) Vossen of Midland; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
2, 2000, in St. Mary's Catholic church. The Rev. Fred J. Schweihofer, pastor of St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church,
Sterling Heights, will be the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours are 4 to 9 p.m.
today and 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home China
Township, and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. A scripture service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Memorials
may be directed to St. Mary's Scholarship, Building or Cemetery fund, or St. John's Hospice."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Margaret
Schweihofer
"Funeral For Mrs. Joseph Schweihofer to Be Held Saturday - A solemn requiem High Mass will be chanted at 10
a.m. Saturday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church for Mrs. Joseph Schweihofer, 73, who died in St. Clair Community
hospital Tuesday evening after several week's illness. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Rev. Fr. Walter Schweihofer,
a son and of St. David's Catholic church, Detroit, will be celebrant. Father Schweihofer will be assisted by Rev.
Fr. Edward J. Kromenaker, pastor of St. Mary's church , as deacon and Rev. Fr. Harold J. Assenmacher, assistant
pastor of St. Mary's, as sub-deacon. Rev. Fr. Rochon, Marine City, will be master of ceremonies. Thirty-four grandchildren
will act as pallbearers. Mrs. Schweihofer is survived by her husband, four sons, Father Schweihfer, Detroit; William,
Aloysius and Fred Schweihofer, all of St. Clair; six daughters, Sister Margaret Joseph of the Dominican Order,
Adrian, Mich; Mrs. Edward Stier, Mrs. Arthur Pauly and Mrs. Joseph Distelrath, all of St. Clair; Mrs. Arthur Simons,
Attica; Mrs. Alex Umlauf, Detroit; six brothers, Jacob and John Zimmer, Lincoln, Neb.; Nicholas Zimmer, Bay City;
Matthias Zimmer, Long Beach, Calif..; Joseph Zimmer, Creighton, Neb.; and two sisters, Mrs. George Smith, Detroit,
and Mrs. Fred Carroll, Fenton, Mich. Mrs. Schweihofer was born Sept. 6, 1865 in Hancock, Mich., and had lived in
this vicinity all her married life. Rosary society of St. Mary's church met Thursday evening in the Schweihofer
home on the marsh road to recite the rosary."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Olephia
C. Schweihofer
"St. Clair - Olephia C. Schweihofer, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995. She was born April 2, 1910 in St.
Clair. She married Edward J. Schweihofer on Oct. 17, 1934 in St. Clair. He died Jan. 20, 1964. Olephia was a loving
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Clair and the
D. of I and the Rosary Alter Society. She is survived by seven sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Gail Schweihofer,
Robert and Marg Schweihofer, Ray and Helen Schweihofer, Bernard and Val Schweihofer, Don and Cynthia Schweihofer,
Charles and Marion Schweihofer, and Thomas and Sue Schweihofer; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Wayne
Huffman; 33 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Alice (Lawrence) Schweihofer. She was preceded
in death by two sisters and three brothers. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Catholic
Church. The Rev. Edward Ritter will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery A Rosary will be said at 7
p.m. Friday. Visiting will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in L. C. Friederichs Funeral Home. Mrs.
Schweihofer's grandsons will be pallbearers. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent of Propegation of Faith."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Thelma
L. Schweihofer
"St. Clair - Thelma L. Schweihofer, 84, died Thursday Jan. 5, 1995 in River District Hospital. She was born
Dec. 10, 1910 in St. Clair to Walter and Lottie Smith. She married Henry Schweihofer on Sept. 5, 1937 in St. Clair.
Mrs. Schweihofer was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, St. Clair, the Rosary Altar Society, the First Friday
Club of the Church and she was a former member of the church choir. Thelma and her husband, Hank, enjoyed traveling.
She will always be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Schweihofer is survived
by her husband, Henry; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jean Schweihofer of St. Clair; daughter and son-in-law
Karen and Alger Mahn of St. Clair; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Henry Greenwood of Sarnia, Ontario; son
and daughter-in-law Glen and Donna Schweihofer of St. Clair; daughter, Gloria Jacobs of Marysville; sister, Ardine
Faucett of Boulder City, Nev., 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Bryson Smith and sisters, Joyce Caufield and Jean Eggert. A Mass will be said at
11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. The Rev. Edward Ritter will officiate. Burial will
be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 4 p.m. and 6 yo 9 p.m. Sunday in the
L. C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be said Sunday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Schweihofer's grandsons will
be pallbearers. Memorial may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the St. Mary's School or the St. Mary's
Choir."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
John
R. Schwikert
"Port Huron - John R. Schwikert, 94, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in his home.
He was born Feb. 12, 1905, in Port Huron and was a lifelong resident. He married Eleanor L. Miner on Oct. 2, 1937,
in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Huron. She died Aug. 27, 1992. He was a graduate of St. Stephen High School.
John was employed with Michigan National Bank for 42 years, managing several of the Port Huron branches during
his career. He was a past member of the South Park Lions Club and the board of directors of Goodwill Industries.
John was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was currently a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Sarah E. (John D.) Braun of Palatine, Ill. and Mary M. "Marbie" (John
H.) Rumptz of Port Huron; granddaughters, Janet (Joe) Nolan of Winnetka, Ill. and Nancy Braun of Chicago; grandsons,
David (Nicholle) Braun of Vernon Hills, Ill. and Robert Rumpitz of Ypsilanti; granddaughter, Laura Rumptz of Kalamazoo;
grandson, Stephen Rumptz of Big Rapids; granddaughter, Karen Rumpitz of Port Huron; and great grandchildren, Alissa,
Christopher, Mackenzie and Ryan Nolan and Matthew Braun. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen
Catholic Church. The Rev. David J. Lesniak, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visiting
hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m today. Pallbearers
will be John Braun, John Robert and Stephen Rumptz, David Braun and Michael Patton. Memorials may be made to St.
Stephen Catholic Church or the charity of the donor's choice."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 06-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Clarence
E. Scott
"Port Huron - Clarence E. Scott, 91, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000.
He was born Aug. 6, 1908, in Non, Okla., to the late George and Rozetta Scott. He was married to Beatrice Miller
for 65 years until her death in 1993. Mr. Scott, better known as "Ed" or "Scottie," began working
for the Grand Trunk Western Railroad in 1927. He was promoted from ashpitman to fireman in 1929 and to engineer
in 1947. He retired in August 1973, at which time the family buried his faithful lunch bucket in his garden. After
retirement, he was able to spend more time with his hobby of woodworking. For his grandchildren he made tool boxes,
wooden toys and a small red car with a rumble seat and doors that opened, which they could push around the block.
He became a Christian through the ministry of Mrs. Orvis North and attended her Bible studies whenever he could.
He joined the Railway Christian Men's Association and became a member of Griswold Street Baptist Church more than
50 years ago. Mr. Scott is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keith (Joyce) Stoner of Port Huron;
two granddaughters, Mr. and Mrs. Doug (Vicki) Smith of Dalton, Ga. and Diane K. Stoner of Port Huron; two grandsons,
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. (Jennifer) Stoner of Port Huron and David K. Stoner of Farmington; a great granddaugther,
Abigail Stoner; half brother, Charlie Scott of Arizona; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Visitation
will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 8, 2000, in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel T. Stewart of Griswold Street Baptist Church
will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven and David Stoner,
Gaylord Feick, Dr. Timothy North, Terry Harrington and Terry Coleman. Memorials may be made to Griswold Street
Baptist Church or the St. Clair County Gideons."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 07-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Robert
Scott
"Robert Scott, one of the pioneers of this section, died at his home in this city, Friday, Jan. 15, 1892,
at the advanced age of 83 years, 6 months and 15 days. Mr. Scott was born in the town of Waterford, Caledonia County,
Vermont, May 30, 1808, and came to St. Clair in 1831 where he resided until his death. He was married to Roxy Ann
Ladd, of Whitstown, Onedia county, N. Y, in 1834. There were nine children born to them, four of whom survive,
Mrs. Julius Belknap, Mrs. Edward Phillips, Nellie I. Scott, living in this city and Mrs. Frank Schrepferman, of
East Saginaw. In the death of Mr. Scott St. Clair loses a good citizen, a man who was quiet and unassuming, a good
citizen wherever he was placed and under all circumstances. The family lose a kind and indulgent father and the
M. E. church a conscientious, Christian man. He was trustee of St. Clair village in 1850 and treasurer in the years
1852-67-68. He joined Evergreen Lodge No. 9, in 1850 and always proved himself loyal to his pledges in that order,
of which he had been an honored member for 42 years. His funeral was largely attended at the M. E. church, Sunday,
his brother Masons having charge of the services after which the remains were laid away in the city cemetery. There
were upwards of 60 Masons in attendance about 20 of them being from Sam. Ward Lodge, No. 62, of Marine City. In
this connection the family desire to return their thanks to all friends and neighbors who were so kind during the
illness and death of Mr. Scott. At a special meeting of Chapter No. 12, R. A. M., held January 16, 1892, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to remove from
our midst our esteemed friend and Companion Robert Scott, Therefore be it Resolved, That we put on record our appreciation
of his good qualities as a man and a Mason and that as men and Masons we are each and every one ready and willing
to bear testimony to his integrity, to his trusts and his great record of over forty years as an upright and exemplary
Mason. During this period we have always found him faithful in the discharge of his duties. Resolved, That we extend
to the family and near friends of our deceased companion all that deep sympathy and hear felt compassion can do.
Resolved, That these sentiments be spread upon the records of the lodge, published in the St. Clair Republican
and a copy sent to the bereaved friends and relatives of the departed.
- In Memoriam - At a meeting of Evergreen Lodge No. 9, F. & A. M., held January 16th, 1892, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst
our esteemed friend and Companion Robert Scott, Therefore be it Resolved, That we put on record our appreciation
of his good qualities as a man and a Mason and that as men and Masons we are each and every one ready and willing
to bear testimony to his integrity, to his trusts and his great record of over forty years as an upright and exemplary
Mason. During this period we have always found him faithful in the discharge of his duties. Resolved, That we extend
to the family and near friends of our deceased companion all that deep sympathy and hear felt compassion can do.
Resolved, That these sentiments be spread upon the records of the lodge, published in the St. Clair Republican
and a copy sent to the bereaved friends and relatives of the departed."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Myra
Scupholm
"Mrs. Myra Scupholm 89, An Early Pioneer, Dies At Son's Home - Mrs. Myra Scupholm, widow of the late Thomas
S. Scupholm Sr., and mother of Postmaster Thomas S. Scupholm, passed away at the home of the postmaster, 1303 Washington
avenue, at 3 a.m. today. She is survived by three sons, G. Fred Scupholm, Saskatchewan; Thomas S. Scupholm, Port
Huron, and Charles W. Scupholm, Battle Creek; three daughters, Mrs. John Marton, Stanton, Neb.; Mrs. Anna Brown,
Marlette,; Mrs. Everett C. Parsons, Smiths Creek; 33 grandchildren. Mrs. Scupholm was 88 years and 11 months old.
Mr. and Mrs. Scupholm were among the pioneer residents of St. Clair county, having settled here upon arrival from
Lincolnshire, England, 68 years ago. Mrs. Scupholm was an active member of the Columbus Methodist Episcopal church
during her lifetime. Funeral services will be held at the residence of the son at whose home she died, 1303 Washington
avenue, Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Russell H. Bready, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church will officiate.
Burial will take place in Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Wales township."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 18-DEC-1925
Dorothy
M. Sealey
"Brown City - Dorothy M. Sealey, age 80, of Brown City died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Port Huron. She was born
Jan. 2, 1920, in Brown City to William and Alice Franklin. She married Howard Sealey on Jan. 31, 1941. She was
a homemaker, farmer's wife and loving mother. She was a lifelong member of the Brown City Missionary Church where
she had been active for years in the Missionary Society and at one time taught Sunday School. She also had been
a member and active in the Farm Bureau. She is survived by a daughter, Beulah (Bill) Hirons of Port Huron; and
four grandchildren, Terry (SunYe) Hirons, Kurt (Tami) Kading, Thomas (Sharon) Hirons and Timothy (Holly) Hirons;
seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard,
and two brothers, Roy and Ervin. A gathering will be in Carman Funeral Home in Brown City from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday
and from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Brown City Missionary Church.
Friends may call at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral
services for Dorothy Sealey will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Brown City Missionary Church. The Rev. Richard
Fleddarjohann will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brown City
Missionary Church."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000
Hilda
E. Secord
"Warren - Hilda E. Secord, 80, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999. Survived by children, Margaret Stafford, Eugene,
Walter and John. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ascension Catholic Church. Visiting: 2 to 9 p.m. today, Ford Funeral
Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 04-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
George
K. See
"Rites
Friday for George K. See, Accident Victim - Funeral
services for George K. See, 69, of 1931 Garfield street, who was killed by an
automobile Tuesday night at Pine Grove avenue and Garfield street, will be at 1:30
PM
Friday in the Arthur Smith Funeral Home. Mr.
See was killed by a car driven by James H. Merrill, 30, of 3294 Metcalf road,
as he attempted to cross the intersection. Police said, Merrill was not held.
Among
those who survive Mr. See, not listed previously, are several nieces and
nephews. Rev.
Richard J. Schultz, pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran church, Marysville, will
officiate at funeral services. Burial
will be in Lakeside Cemetery. The
remains are in the funeral home."
- Source: Port Huron Times Herald,
14-AUG-1952
Submitted by Cheryl
Stromberg.
Oscar
T. Seeley
"Cass City - Oscar T. Seeley, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000. Survived by children, Joan Ware, Betty Watson,
Joyce Hornbacher, Wayne and Ronald. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kranz Funeral Home. Visiting: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Saturday."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 21-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Frank
E. Seely
"Port Huron - Frank E. Seely, 80, died Sunday, June 9, 1985, in Port Huron Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born Oct. 13, 1904, in Port Huron. Mr. Seely is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae Seely; two sons and daughters-in-law,
William E. and Nora Lee Seely and Frank C. and Kathleen T. Seely, all of Port Huron; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara
Jean Neumann, Flint; and one sister, Mrs. Marjorie Hill, and one brother-in-law, William Wills, both of Newark,
Del. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Arthur Smith Funeral Homes-South Chapel. The Rev. Canon D.
Roy Lees of Grace Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John
C., George and Frank E. Seely II, the Rev. Robert Wills, Brian Phillips and James Newmann, Honorary pallbearers
will be Robert White, Richard Brown, Reid Miller, Mark Weichsler and Robert Jarvis. Visiting is from 2 to 5 and
7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church or Michigan Heart Association."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Grace
Seipes
"St. Clair, March 4 � Mrs. Grace Seipes, 74, of 702 South Seventh street, died Wednesday in Port Huron Hospital
after a short illness. Mrs. Seipes, the former Grace Georgiana Gibson, was born in Marine City, Jan.27, 1880, where
she lived until her marriage to John Seipes. She was a resident of St. Clair more than 40 years. Mr. Seipes, for
many years a Justice of the Peace in St. Clair, died about 20 years ago. Mrs. Seipes was a member of the royal
Purple Lodge No. 223, of the Rebekahs, Marine City; Marine City Hive No. 61, of the Maccabees, and a longtime member
of the First Methodist church St. Clair. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Isla Naas and Mrs. Ida Schermerhorn, both
of Lake Grove, Ore., and an aunt, Mrs. Anna Bedore, Sarnia. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in T. R.
Bower funeral home. Rev. Frank Hartley, First Methodist church, will officiate, and burial will be in Hillside
Cemetery, St.Clair."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Donald
Senyk
"Port Huron - Donald Synyk, 68, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 16, 1996 in the Port Huron Hospital emergency
room. He was born Nov. 23, 1927 in Holden, W. Va. and lived here all his life. He married Lillian K. Tarcsak on
Sept. 4, 1954 in Port Huron. Mr. Senyk was a driver and salesman for Petitpren, Inc. for 37 years, retiring in
1984. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and he was an avid mall walker. He is survived by his wife,
Lillian K. Senyk; daughter, Deborah Senyk; son, Donald (Rick) and Cathy Senyk; daughter Mary Teresa Senyk and firancee
Bill Davis; son Daniel (Cheryl) Senyk; daughter Patricia (Ed) King; grandchildren Christopher, Andrew and Nicholas
King, Sean and Jacob Senyk and Justin and Katlyn Senyk; sister Anna VandeVoorde; brother Frederick (Justine) Senyk,
all of Port Huron; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Stella and Pauline
and brothers John and Mike. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Rev. Rene L. Desmarais will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 9 p.m.
today in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m tonight. Pallbearers will be Stuart Johnston,
Kenneth Benjamin, Bill Davis, Michael Senyk, John VandeVoorde and Scott VandeVoorde. Memorials may be made to the
People's Clinic or the wishes of the family."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 18-FEB-1996
Frederick
Senyk
"Port Huron - Frederick "Pops" Senyk, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, in St. John's
Hospital, Detroit. He was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Port Huron and graduated from St. Stephen's High School in 1949.
He served in the United States Army and participated in the testing of the atomic bomb in Nevada in 1953. He married
Justine Nofs in October 1955 at St. Edward's, and would have celebrated 45 years together this fall. He was employed
with Shedd's after the service until 1958, and worked for Cadillac Overall Supply Co. until 1970, when he began
working for Detroit Edison until his retirement in Aug. of 1991. His loving family includes his wife, Justine;
daughter, Barbara (Don) McColman; sons, Gerard "Gary" (Elaine Jill), Craig (Sherry) and Edward (Shelley)
Senyk; grandchildren, Stephanie, Andrea, Danielle and Donald "Chip" McColman, Kelsey, Megan, Evan, Tessie,
Gillian, James, Christina, Jennifer, Curtis, Savannah and Selena Senyk; nephew, Fred (Mary) Scandalito; sisters-in-law,
Pearl and Lillian Senyk, and Evelyn Nofs; brothers-in-law, Frederic (Florence), James (Terry), Gordon (Loretta)
and Joseph (Dolly) Nofs; William Gottselben and special niece, Maureen Robinson; and many other nieces, nephews,
family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Tessie Senyk; sisters, Stella Scandalito,
Pauline Condland and Anna VandeVoorde; brothers, John, Mike and Don Senyk; brother-in-law, Lawrence Nofs; and sisters-in-law,
Cecelia (Nofs) Mullen and Dorothea (Nofs) Gottsleben. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the
Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home with Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. The Rev. David
J. Lesniak will officiate. Military services will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, and a rosary will be said
today at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Karl Stuewer, Randy Morris, David Miller, Daniel Wilson, Kenneth Swarts and
Douglas Henry. Memorials may be made to the Lions Club or the wishes of the family."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 13-AUG-2000
Katherine
R. Sepulveda
"Kimball Twp. - Katherine R. Sepulveda, 61, died Wednesday, Oct 20, 1999. Survived by children, Ruben and
Karen Steffes. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 30, 1999, Jowett Funeral Home. Visitation: noon to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 30."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 21-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Margaret
E. Setter, 74
"Port Huron - Margaret E. Setter, 74, died Saturday, April 29, 2000. Survived by husband, Andrew. Arrangements
by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 30-APR-2000
Blanche
A. Sewart
"St. Clair, Sept.4 � Mrs. Blanche A. Sewart, 75, past president of the Rebekah assembly of Michigan and widow
of former Mayor Arthur A. Sewart, died Sunday in her home, 1619 Clinton avenue, after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Sewart was prominent in Rebekah circles in this district for half a century and was named to the State Rebekah
presidency in 1932, serving for a year. Her husband was elected Mayor of St. Clair in 1928 and besides taking part
in governmental affairs of St. Clair operated an automobile agency here for a number of years. He died in 1949.
Surviving are three sisters, Elizabeth and Maude Maw, both of St. Clair, and Mrs. William Houston, Detroit; a brother,
Arthur E. Maw, St. Clair, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday,
in the T. R. Bower funeral home. Rev. Burton Hodgson, rector of St. Paul�s Episcopal church, and Rev. George Backhurst,
rector emeritus, will officiate burial will be in Hillside cemetery."
"St. Clair, Sept. 5 � Funeral services
were held this afternoon in the T. R. Bower funeral home for Mrs. Blanche A. Sewart, 75, past president of the
Rebekah Assembly of Michigan and widow of former Mayor Arthur A. Sewart. Pallbearers were Chester Engelgau, Walter
Engelgau, Kenneth Edwards, Harry Schroeder, Al Bammel and G. Grant Smith. Rev. Burton Hodgson, rector of St. Paul�s
Episcopal church, and Rev. George Backhurst, rector emeritus, officiated at funeral services, Burial was in Hillside
Cemetery. Mrs. Sewart, prominent in Rebekah circles here for half-a � century, died Sunday in her home after an
illness of several months. In addition to heading the State Rebekah assembly in 1932, she was a member of Cornell
chapter No. 93, OES, St. Clair; Royal Purple lodge No 233, Marine City, and Galilee Shrine No. 7, W. S. of J.,
Port Huron. She was also a member of the Past Presidents club, Rebekah Assembly of Michigan, and a past worthy
matron of the St. Clair Eastern Star chapter."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Meta
Sewart
"The death of Miss Meta Sewart, which took place on Friday last, was a shock to the whole community. She had
been ill but a short time, and while it was known that her condition was serious it was hoped that her strength
would bring her safely through. But it was not to be. Meta was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sewart,
and was born in this city on December 13th 1877. She was a girl who was beloved by a large circle of friends. Her
quiet, unassuming manner, and her patient, even temperament made friends for her everywhere. "quiet faithfulness"
is perhaps the phrase that best sums up her character. At the age of 17 she graduated from the High School, in
a class that numbered eighteen. She was a good student, capable and conscientious in all her work. She was a member
of the Congregational church and an active worker in the Y. P. S. C. E. and in the Sunday School. Here as elsewhere
she will be greatly missed. The funeral service were held in the Congregational church on Monday afternoon, and
a very large procession followed the remains to the cemetery. - "Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest;
We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best." - Resolution of Condolence. - At a regular meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Congregational church the following resloutions were adopted: Once again it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to remove by death from our church one of its most esteemed young members, Miss Meta Sewart, Resolved,
That to the father, mother, brothers, and sister, we tender our heartfelt sympathy and condolence in their great
bereavement, Resolved, That these resolutions be inscribed in the records of our Ladies Aid Society and a copy
be sent to the family of our lamented sister."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Albert
Shafer
"Albert Shafer, 52, lifelong resident of this vicinity, died early July 3rd after a long illness. Survivors
are his father Michael Shafer, St. Clair; five sisters, Edel and Ida, both of St. Clair, Mrs. Emma Tramsk and Mrs.
Loretta Tramsk both of Port Huron, and Mrs. Lillian LeLore, St. Clair; four brothers, August at home; Raymond,
Joseph and Mathais, all of St. Clair. Funeral services were at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the L. C. Friederichs and
Son funeral home and 9 a.m. in St. Mary�s Catholic church. Rev. Edward J. Kromenaker, pastor, officiated. Burial
was in St. Mary�s Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Joseph
Shafer
"St. Clair, Feb. 2 - Joseph Shafer, ?6, died Friday noon on the St. Clair Township farm where he was born
and spent all his life. The farm is located at 1934 Mitchell road. Mr. Shafer is survived by four daughters, Mrs.
Edna Wiley, Mrs. Andrew Barshaw and Mrs. George Weidenbach, all of St. Clair, and Mrs. Thomas Dolan, Richmond;
a sister, Mrs. Matt Stine; a brother, Michael Shafer, both of St. Clair; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The Holy Name society of St. Mary's Catholic church, of which Mr. Shafer was a member, and the Knights of Columbus
council No. 2251 will hold Rosary devotions at 8 p.m. today in the L. C. Friederichs and Sons funeral home, St.
Clair. Rev. Bernard LaBelle, assistant pastor of St. Mary's church, will officiate. Rosary devotions will be conducted
at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home for the Rosary Altar society of St. Mary's church and the Stella Maris circle
of the Daughters of Isabella. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m.
in St. Mary's church with Rev. Edward Kromenaker, pastor, officiating. burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mary
L. Shafer
"Warren - Mary L. Shafer, 68, died Friday, Oct. 8. 1999. Survived by daughters, Norma Schlicht and Trica Bruckner,
and son, Floyd Ramin. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Imlay Township Cemetery. Arrangements: Muir Brothers Funeral Home,
Imlay City."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 10-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Michael
Shafer
"St. Clair, April 29 � Michael Shafer, 84, retired farmer and former St. Clair Township official, died Monday
in his home at 6192 Trumble road, St. Clair Township. A lifelong resident of this vicinity, Mr. Shafer was a member
of the Township Board of Education for a number of years and at one time was Township Road Commissioner. He was
born in St. Clair township Sept. 27, 1867. Mr. Shafer is survived by four sons, Raymond, Mathias, August and Joseph
Shafer, all of St. Clair; five daughters, Edell and Ida Shafer, at home; Mrs. Lillian Belore, St. Clair, and Mrs.
Emma Tramski and Mrs.Loretta Tramski, both of Port Huron; 14 grandchildren, a great grandchild, and a sister, Mrs.
Mary Stine, St. Clair. Remains are in the L. C. Friederichs and Son funeral home, St. Clair, where Rosary devotions
will be conducted by Rev. Bernard LaBelle, assistant pastor of St. Mary�s Catholic church, at 8 p.m. today for
the men of the parish and at 8 p.m. Wednesday for the Stella Maris circle No, 468 Daughters of Isabella, and the
Rosary society of the church. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m.
in St. Mary�s church with Rev. Edward Kromenaker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary�s Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Raymond
N. Shafer
St.
Clair - Raymond N. Shafer, 85, died Thursday, April 18, 1991, in Port Huron
Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1905, in St. Clair. He married Eleanore Collins
Nov. 29, 1941. She died Sept. 10, 1987. Mr.
Shafer retired from Chrysler Corp. after 37 years at the Jefferson Assembly
Plant. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army, 11th
Infantry Company E, stationed in Europe. He was a member of St. Mary�s Catholic
Church in St. Clair. He is survived by a daughter, Jane of Yale; two sons and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Cindy of Port Huron and Dan and Cindy Shafer of
St. Clair; two grandsons, Cory and Ryan; sister, Ida Shafer of St. Clair;
family friend, Betty Cash; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Clair, The Rev.
Edward Ritter will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting
is from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday and w to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday in the L. C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to
St. Mary's church or St. John's Hospital.�
�St.
Clair - Raymond N. Shafer, 85, died Thursday, April 18, 1991. He retired from
Chrysler Corporation, after working 37 years at the Jefferson Assembly Plant.
He is survived by a daughter, Jane, and two sons, Michael and Dan. A funeral
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic church, St. Clair.
Visiting is from 7 to 9 today, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7
to 9 p.m. Sunday in the L. C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home.�
Submitted by Pat Love
Paul
Wayne Shank
"Lake City - Paul Wayne Shank, 35, of Lake City died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in Haring Township of Wexford
County, Mich. He was born Oct. 22, 1964, in Port Huron, the son of Jerald Wayne and Sharon Lee (Jamison) Shank.
Paul graduated from Port Huron Northern in 1983. He had lived in the Cadillac/Lake City area for the past five
years, and had been working at Weiden and Inland Lakes Machine in Cadillac and O.S.S. of Fenton, Mich. He was a
member of the Sons of the American Legion in Lake City. He is survived by his daughters, Chelsie and Katie Shank
of Hale; his parents, Jerry and Sharon Shank of Lake City; his sister, Kemmie (Douglas) Pelton of Lake City; his
grandmother, Dorsey Shank, also of Lake City; and his nephew and niece, Chris and Heather Pelton of Lake City.
Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Old Jennings Cemetery, Missaukee County, Mich. Memorials
may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were by the Peterson Funeral Home, Cadillac, Mich."
- Source: The Times Herald, Saturday, 18-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Mr.
Shannon
[partial copy of obit for Mr. Shannon] "�division plant of Wellman Engineering Company on the south side.
The resuscitator squad of the fire department responded but Mr. Shannon was dead on arrival to Mercy Hospital.
Coroner Arthur B."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Wednesday, 06-DEC-1961
Submitted by Suzette Bromley
Lawrence
E. Shannon
"Port Huron - Lawrence E. Shannon, age 88, of Port Huron went to join his beloved wife, Grace (Moore); his
mother and father, Annie Laurie (Schattler) and Eli Shannon; and his granddaughter, Valerie Norris in Heaven Thursday,
March 30, 2000. He was born Feb. 6, 1912. Lawrence was a lifelong resident of the Port Huron area, 75 years in
Port Huron and 15 years in Lakeport. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railway in the car shops for 45 years and was
the financial secretary for the Brotherhood of Railway Carman of America for 25 of those years. He is survived
by one sister, Rozella Burns; son, David (Mary) Norris; beloved nephew, James Hayes; three grandchildren, Pamela
Greer, Daniel Klinkert and Margaret Norris; two great-grandchildren, Lawrence Greer and Corrine Greer; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11
a.m. Monday at the church. A Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Edward's
On-The-Lake Catholic Church, Lakeport. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent dePaul Camps."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000
Virginia
H. Sharkey
"Port Huron - Mrs.. Virginia H. Sharkey, 93, of 1026 Howard Street, died Tuesday in St. Clair County Medical
Center, Goodells, following a long illness. She was born Sept. 14, 1881, in Walkerville, Can., and lived in Port
Huron 85 years. Mrs. Sharkey was the widow of Nelson J. Sharkey, who died Sept. 10, 1935. She was a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Sharkey is survived by two sons, Oscar J. Sharkey, New Baltimore, and Nelson Sharkey,
Alger, Mich.; six daughters, Mrs. Verna Malane, Lakeport, Mrs. Mabel Docherty, Santee, Calif., and Mrs. Sarah Chandler,
Mrs. Genevieve Fleming, Mrs. Louise Fair and Mrs. Virginia Buchanan, all of Port Huron; 27 grandchildren; 61 great
grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph
Church. Rev. C. Paul Higdon, associate pastor, will officiate. Mrs. Sharkey's grandsons will be pallbearers. Burial
will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The remains will be in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. A Rosary will
be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Leontine
Sharpe, 80
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, on 13-FEB-2000, on page 3B.
Dr.
Stephen Shawbitz
"In loving memory of Dr. Stephen Shawbitz who passed away 1 year ago today, January 16, 1999 - We think of
you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories. And your picture in a frame. They say memories
are golden, Well, maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you. A million times we needed
you, A thousand times we've cried, If love could have saved you, You never would have died. If we could have one
lifetime wish, One dream that could come true, We'd pray to God with all our heart For yesterday and for you, Very
much missed, but always in our hearts - Dawn Robbins, brother David Shawbitz, family, friends and patients."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 16-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
John
Shea
"Richmond - John Shea, 74, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999. Arrangements by Rewalt Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 02-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Alice
Sheldon
"The sad news of the death of Mrs. Chas. Sheldon reached this city yesterday morning. She had been in poor
health for a number of years, and last Monday, accompanied by Dr. W. E. Burtless, she went to the Grace Hospital,
in Detroit, where on Wednesday an operation was performed, from the effects of which she died yesterday. A message
was received stating that if her husband desired to see his wife before death, he must come immediately. Mr. Sheldon
left hurriedly and drove in all haste to Lenox, in hope that he might catch the train there, but he was doomed
to disappointment; for the train has been gone some time. Mrs. Sheldon had been advised that the operation would
leave her in a critical condition and she had left at home a letter of instructions to be opened in case anything
serious resulted. Mrs. Alice Sheldon, who was born in this city, was 31 years old, and was the youngest daughter
of John L. Agens, a well known old gentleman, who has resided in this city upwards of 40 years. Mrs. Sheldon was
highly esteemed by her large circle of friends, and her sad death is a severe below (blow) to her relatives and
all who knew her. She leaves a husband and two small daughters, and aged father and three sisters, viz: Mrs. H.
M. Harington and Mrs. C. G. Wescott, of this city, and Mrs. F. B. Sutton, a resident of Atlanta, Ga."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, Saturday, 09-FEB-1895
Submitted by John
& Joan Thomson.
Mrs.
Chase Sheldon
�The
sad news of the death of Mrs. Chas Sheldon reached this city yesterday morning.
She had been in poor health for a number of years and last Monday, accompanied
by Dr. W. E. Burtless, she went to the Grace Hospital, in Detroit, where on
Wednesday an operation was performed from the effects of which she died
yesterday. A message was received stating that if her husband desired to see
his wife before death, he must come immediately. Mr. Sheldon left hurriedly and
drove in all haste to Lenox, in hope that he might catch the train there, but
he was doomed to disappointment, for the train has been gone some time. Mrs.
Sheldon had been advised that the operation would leave her in a critical
condition and she had left at home a letter of instructions to be opened in
case anything serious results. Mrs. Alice Sheldon, who was born in this city,
was 31 years old, and was the youngest daughter of John J. Agens, a well known
old gentleman, who has resided in this city upwards of 40 years. Mrs. Sheldon
was highly esteemed by her large circle of friends, and her sad death is a
severe blow to her relatives and all who knew her. She leaves a husband and two
small daughters, an aged father and three sisters, viz: Mrs. H. M. Harrington
and Mrs. C. H. Wescott, of this city, and Mrs. F. B. Sutton, a resident of
Atlanta, Ga.�
- Source: Times Herald, February 1895
Submitted by Pat Love
Clara
B. Sheldon
"Port Huron - Clara B. Sheldon, 89, of Port Huron, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 in Marwood Manor. She was born
Aug. 29, 1910 in Vilas, Colorado and was a life long Port Huron area resident. She married Floyd J. Sheldon on
June 29, 1928 in Port Huron. He died Nov. 2, 1976. Mrs. Sheldon retired from Morton Salt Company after twenty-four
of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Phileathea Circle of Gratiot Park United Methodist
Church, Church Women United, Black River Boat Club, Port Huron Musicale and delivered Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed
traveling and being with her family. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Webb and Mr. and Mrs. John J. (Joan)
O'Brien, all of Port Huron; a son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. (Mildred) Sheldon of Romulus; eight grandchildren; 13
great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Verna Bland; a brother-in-law, Irvin Sheldon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, William M. Webb; a grandson, William F. Webb and a great-grandson, Matthew
C. Tschirt. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Mrs.
Sheldon will lie in state Monday at First United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11
a.m. The Rev. Ralph H. Pieper II will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers will
be John and David O'Brien, Jeff and Tim Troy, Brian Sullivan, and John Loftus. Honorary pallbearers will be William
F. Webb and Daniel J. O'Brien. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or William F. Webb Memorial
Scholarship Fund."
- Source: The Times Herald, Saturday, 25-SEP-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Diodorus
Sheldon
"Diodorus Sheldon, the most prominent of the old citizens of St. Clair if indeed he may not be called the
most prominent citizen who has ever made this place his residence died last Thursday morning at the advanced age
of 78 years. He was born in Hamburg, New York, December 10, 1814, of New England parents. He was left an orphan
at the age of ten years. At sixteen years he became a tanner's apprentice and in about five years mastered the
business. From that time for a number of years he was engaged in various business enterprises; part of the time
foreman in a large tannery in Port Huron, and superintending the construction of a large tannery on the river just
above St. Clair. In 1846 he came to St. Clair and built his first tannery, which has been in continuous operation
from that time to the present, some of the men now employed having been there over thirty years. He built up and
for many years carried on a very extensive brick making establishment. He built and owned the First National bank
building and many other principal business places in St. Clair, always giving employment to a large number of men
and no panics or business revulsions ever prevented his being on hand with ready cash to pay his men at every pay
day. By his sympathy, generosity and uniform kindness he endeared himself to the hearts of his employees. He was
several times mayor of St. Clair, and filled, with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents, many
positions of public trust. He was married in 1843 to Miss Grace Abernethy, by whom he had four children, two of
whom are still living. Mary E., widow of Ludovic King, and Charles, who succeeds to the estate and business of
his father. Mr. Sheldon was not a member of any church, but contributed liberally to the support of all the religious
denominations and in a modest and unobtrusive manner was ever ready to relieve cases of distress and to satisfy
the various appeals which were made to him in behalf of deserving objects of charity. In 1885, Mr. Sheldon showed
signs of failing health and with a view of relieving himself from care he transferred the active management of
his business to his son Charles who had already been associated with him in a business capacity for number of years.
Since then he has led a quiet life, retaining his general interest in matters going on about him and enjoying the
exercise of all his faculties except that of speech which through paralysis of the vocal organs had been imperfect
for three or four years previous to his death. Mr. Sheldon was always ready to contribute of his means, his influence
and his efforts to every enterprise which promised to benefit the city and probably no man who has ever lived here
has done more to benefit the place than he has. The funeral services were held at his residence on Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock the Rev. W. G. Stonex, officiating, and were attended by nearly all the older and more prominent residents
of the place who came to pay the last sad tribute to the memory of a worthy citizen. A strikingly appropriate feature
of the funeral services was the presence of his former employees in a body six of the oldest of them, namely C.
H. Leach, Michael Kelly, John Kelly, F. Winter, Adam Burkhart and Chris Buechler acting as bearers. Among those
present from out of town were his grandson Sheldon King, of Detroit, Wm. Abernethy, John Nesbit and Wm. Nesbit
of Sarnia, R. S. Patterson, wife and daughter, and Miss U. King, of Port Huron. The remains were laid at rest in
the city cemetery."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Esther
N. Shenick
"Mrs. Esther N. Stevens Shenick died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Simpson
Taylor 2223 Stone Street, after a long illness. Mrs. Shenick is survived by her daughter and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn
Molton of Windsor, Ontario, and several grandchildren."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 17-OCT-1928
Submitted by Cheryl
Stromberg & Marjean Workman.
Donald
L. Shephard
"Donald L. Shephard, 65, former owner of the Empire Tool Co. near Memphis, died Sunday in Martin Place Hospital,
Madison Heights, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Shephard, 2902 Miltary St., Port Huron, started Empire tool in
1939 with $365. He turned it into a multi-million dollar operation, with sales representation in almost every industrialized
port in the world, before retiring last December. The company was sold to United Tool Co., Livonia. Under Mr. Shephard's
direction, Empire Manufactured several tools for all types of manufacturing operations, including a cutoff blade
for automatic screw machines that Mr. Shephard patented. Ferris E. Lucas, executive director of the National Sheriff
Association, called Mr. Shephard a fine man, a great sportsman and a gentleman. "He was a friend to everyone,"
Lucas said. Harry Raymond said, "He was a very wonderful man." Raymond, a friend and part-owner of Fenton
and Raymond Excavating, Memphis, said that Mr. Shephard did a lot for the Memphis community including working with
the Lion's Club and the School District's parent booster club. Mr. Shephard was born in Detroit, Nov. 1, 1914,
and was graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1928. He sold insurance after attending Albion College, then
joined the Snyder Tool and Engineering Co., Detroit, as assistant purchasing agent. Four years later he began Empire
tool. Mr. Shephard received an honorary doctorate degree from the Florida Institute of Technology. A Donald L.
Shephard Old Car Museum was opened last year at the institute and features vintage automobiles donated by him.
Mr. Shephard was a member of the Black River Boat Club, the Valley of Detroit Consistory, the Moslem Temple Shrine,
the Elks Clu, the Port Huron Golf Club, the Moose Lodge, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and the First Presbyterian
Church of Delray Beach. Mr. Shephard was a former resident of Boynton Beach, Fla., where he developed the first
subdivision trailer park in which residents bought their own lots. He owned several other businesses, including
a Firestone Tire Store, the Boynton Beach Star newspaper, an engineering firm, a marina, a country club, and insurance,
construction and realty companies. Mr. Shephard is survived by his wife of eight years, the former Helen I. Rogers;
five daughters, Mrs. Ward (Carol Ann) Sussex, of Clarkston, Mrs. Merritt (Judy) Oakes, of Mount Clemens, Mrs. William
(Donna) Galbraith, of North Street, Mrs. Christopher (Lyn) Cudia, of Detroit, and Mrs. Ellen Corkins, of Port Huron;
two sons, Donald L. Shephard Jr., of Port Huron, and J. P. Rodgers, of Wellston, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
a sister, Mrs. Martin Thieme, of Del Ray Beach, Fla.; and two brothers, Gorve, of Boynton Beach, and Raymond, of
Port Huron. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Leroy
M. Kutz will officiate. Cremation will be in White Chapel. Memorials to the Donald L. Shephard memorial fund may
be made through the Hubert V. Lucas Funeral Home."
"Donald Shephard, an uncommon man - Donald L. Shephard was often described as the epitome of the Horatio Alger story.
Forced to drop out of college during the Depression, he became purchasing agent for a tool company at 19, then
left at 23 to set up his own business with his savings of $365. Within a year, he had made his first million dollars.
But Don Shephard was never one to stand pat. He plowed his earnings back into his company--and, ultimately, into
companies. Changing fortunes forced him to take partners into his business in the early years, then to buy them
out--a process that several times brought him to the brink of insolvency as he mortgaged all he had to keep the
business afloat. Finally, the tide turned for good and Don Shephard was able to concentrate on his Empire Tool
Co., by now moved from Detroit to Memphis. As the business prospered, Shephard constantly sought new challenges
in a variety of business enterprises. One of them was a business in Florida for which he bought a Port Huron-Sarnia
ferryboat to ship goods between Florida and the Bahamas. By the time Shephard sold Empire and readied for retirement
last December, Empire operations had become not only nationwide but worldwide--the fulfillment of a dream when
he chose to name his company empire. That was his success; the tragedy of Don Shephard's life was that he was granted
no time to enjoy the travel and leisure activities--and maybe the dabbling in an interesting business here and
there--that he had looked forward to in retirement. Many who knew Don Shephard will say that he was not a retirement
kind of person, in any event--that he lived life to the fullest when he was busy and challenged. If such was the
case, he lived a full life indeed. Our condolences go out to Don Shephard's widow, to his seven children and to
his many grandchildren. Though he thought of himself as a common man, he was truly a giant--an uncommon man who
left a proud and rare legacy to his community, to his industry and to his family."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Edna
M. Shephard
"Sandusky - Edna M. Shephard, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998. Survived by her brother, Charles. Services:
1 p.m. Monday, Hacker Funeral Parlors. Visiting: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JAN-1998
Mary
Shephard
"Memphis - Mrs. Mary Shephard, 57, of 11480 Gilbert Road, Memphis, died Saturday in Port Huron Hospital after
a long illness. Mrs. Shephard, a retired bookkeeper at Empire Tool Co., Memphis, was born July 22, 1918, in Winber,
Pa. She had lived in the Memphis area since 1938. Mrs. Shephard is survived by her husband, Raymond H. Shephard;
three daughters, Mrs. Norma Gothro, Memphis, Mrs. Sylvia Nash, Fraser, and Miss Pennie Shephard, Memphis; three
sons, John M. Shephard, Taylor, Dale R. Shephard, Port Huron, and Thomas C. Shephard, Memphis; her mother, Mrs.
Melania Hodowanes, Detroit; two brothers, Daniel Hodowanes, Warren, and William Hodowanes, St. Petersburg, Fla.;
and nine grandchildren. Remains are in the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Memphis, with visiting hours from 7 to 9 p.m.
today and 2-4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Olive
Mackley Shephard
"Wilkesport, Ont. - Olive Mackley Shephard, 86, Wilkesport, formerly of Columbus, Mich., died Saturday, March
22, 1980, in Petrolia, Ont., after a lengthy illness. She was born April 12, 1894, in Columbus. Mrs. Shephard is
survived by her husband, Lorne: a son, Gerald, Wilkesport; three daughters, Mrs. Bernice McPhail, Mrs. Norma Hawnyluk
and Mrs. Dorothy Hayward, all of Brigden, Ont.; a brother, Elger Mackley, Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Sass,
Richmond, and Mrs. Gladys Sass, St. Clair; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Services were held March
25 in Brigden. Burial was in Wilkesport Cemetery."
Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Gordan
P. Sheppard, 52
"Yale - Gordan P. Sheppard, died Saturday, April 1, 2000. Survived by wife, Terry. Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday
at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Visitation: Today 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to
9:00 p.m."
Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000
Mildred
A. Sheridan
"Peck - Mildred A. Sheridan, 80, of
Peck, died Jan.. 23, 2000, in Sandusky after a long illness. She was born Feb. 9, 1919,
in Mount Pleasant to Roy and Vera Kennedy. She earned a bachelor's degree from
Central Michigan University and completed further studies at the University of Michigan. She married Phil Sheridan Sr. on Aug. 17, 1946, in Shepherd. A
teacher and educator for 34 years, she taught most of her career in Brown City as a vocal-music instructor and English teacher. She
later retired as librarian. She began her career in Peck in 1939. She had been a member of the Michigan Retired
Teachers Association, the CMU Alumni Association, Port Huron Hospital
Foundation and the REMC Council of the St. John Altar Society. She was involved with the music program at
St. John Catholic Church in Peck for 50 years, including being the organist for
many years. She is survived by two
children, a son, Phil Sheridan Jr. of Peck, and a daughter, Colleen (Robert)
Kaltz of Yale; dear friend Louise Irving; sisterin-law and special friend
Kathryn Sheridan; sisters-in-law, Vada H. Sheridan, Marjorie Sheridan and Mary
Jane Bills; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Phil Sheridan Sr.; a grandson
Joseph Sheridan; and a brother, Louis Kennedy. A gathering for family and friends with be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 2
to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Carman Funeral Home in Peck. Funeral services will be Thursday at St. John
Catholic Church in Peck with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. A rosary will be said at 7:30
p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to
St. John Building Fund."
Source: Times Herald, 25-Jan-2000
Submitted
by Rebecca Gregg
Charles
A. Shinske
"August 27, 1979 - St. Clair - Charles Anthony Shinski, 64, of 843 N. Sixth St., died Monday, Aug. 27, 1979,
in River District Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 30, 1915, in St. Clair, where he was a lifelong
resident. He married Elizabeth Schlinkert Nov. 25, 1939, in St. Clair. Mr. Shinski retired from The Times Herald
Co. in 1978 after 42 years as a linotype operator, machinist and tape machine operator. He was a parishioner of
St. Mary's Catholic Church; Council 2251, Knights of Columbus, St. Clair; Port Huron Yacht Club; and Pine Shores
Golf Club. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Jamie, John and Jeff; and a daughter, Jan, all of St. Clair;
a brother, Kenneth, South Haven; and six grandchildren. Services were held Thursday in St. Mary's Church. The Rev.
Karl Hubble, pastor, will officiate. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society or Kidney Foundation of Michigan."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Adolph
Shirkey
"Adolph Shirkey, 81, former resident of St. Clair, died in his home 4884 Griswold road, West of Port Huron,
Sunday July 9. Mr. Shirkey was a retired Diamond Crystal Salt Company employe, having left the company June 30,
1940. He married the former Lucy Dupee, November 1889. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last
year. Surviving besides the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Earl Dell, Port Huron, and Mrs. Ralph Schmude, St. Clair;
three sons, Elmer and Harold, Marine City, and Norwell, Port Huron; a sister Mrs. Frank Jackson, St. Clair, and
a brother Morton, Port Huron. The remains were in the L. C. Friederichs and Son funeral home where funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Reverend Paul M. Carago pastor of the First Methodist church, Marine City, officiated.
Burial was in Kittridge cemetery, Snyderville. Pallbearers were Fred Tebeau, Asa Droullard, Arthur Ahles, Arthur
Browning, Fred Schmude and John Preston, all former co-workers at Diamond Crystal-ColonialSalt Company."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Dozie
Richard Shirkey
"Dozie Richard Shirkey, 76, of 2462 Range road died Wednesday night at the St. Clair Community hospital. Mr.
Shirkey was born April 20, 1873, in St. Clair Township and attended the St. Clair schools. He sailed for many years
as chief engineer on the great Lakes, retiring in 1929. Mr. Shirkey was a life member of Council no. 2251, K of
C, and a faithful member of St. Mary's parish. He is survived by a son, Frank, at home; one sister, Mrs. Frank
Jackson, St. Clair; and two brothers Dolph and Morton Shirkey of Port Huron. His wife, the former Isabella Yeip,
died in 1939. Rosary will be said tonight for the rosary society and the women of the parish at 8 p.m. at the Friederichs
funeral home and at 8:30 Friday night for the Knights of Columbus and the men of the parish, led by Fr. Carlton
Kraus. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home, and at 10 from St. Mary's
church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Members of the K of C Council will be the pall-bearers."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Isabelle
Shirkey
"Funeral services for Mrs. D. R. Shirkey, 66, who died Saturday in St. Clair Community hospital, after a short
illness, were held Tuesday morning, at 10 a.m. from St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Rev. Fr. E. J. Kromenaker, pastor, officiated. Mrs. Shirkey is survived by her husband, two boys, Frank and John;
two sisters, Mrs. Albert Busha and Mrs. John Powers, two brothers, Matt Yeip and Joseph Yeip, all of St. Clair.
Mrs. Shirkey was born Feb. 2, 1873 near St. Clair, the daughter of Peter and Isabelle Yeip."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Lena
Leathorn Shirkey
"Mrs. Lena Shirkey Found Dead in Home Here - Mrs. Lena Leathorn Shirkey, 69, was found dead in her home, 621-1/2
Water street, Sunday, a victim of heart disease. The remains were discovered by Police who were called by relatives,
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Loxton, 4558 Smiths Creek road, and Mrs. Mae Leathorn, 2455 Henry street. They told Police
they had not seen Mrs. Shirkey since Friday and that she did not answer her phone. Police broke into the home and
found the woman dead in bed. Coroner Stewart S. Kipp said she died Friday, Dec. 18, 1953. Mrs. Shirkey is survived
by her husband, Guy Shirkey; two sons, John and Jay Leathorn, both of Port Huron; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Patton,
Imlay City; a stepson, William Leathorn, Brooks, Alberta, Canada; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mabel Dennis, Lincoln Park,
Michigan; a sister, Mrs, Velma Harris, Roseville, Michigan; eight grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. The
remains are in the Kipp funeral home where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. I.S. Fleming will
officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, DEC 1953
Submitted by Kay
Mitchell.
William
Earl Shirkey
"Avoca - William Earl Shirkey, 75, a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994, at Yale Community
Hospital. He was born March 16, 1919, in Wales Township, a son of Mary Dingman and Lawrence Hayes. His wife, Marion
Andreae Shirkey, died March 18, 1959. He had been active with the Kenockee Township Fire Department since 1959.
He retired from the St. Clair County Road Commission and had worked in the Capac and Avoca garages. He was a past
commander of Emmett VFW Post 5585 and a member of Emmett Lions Club, American Legion Post 0225, Michigan State
Fireman's Association and Emanuel Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Yale. Surviving is a daughter, Mary Lou
Shirkey of Sarnia; grandsons, Mitchell and Thomas; stepchildren, Leslie Kestner of Mount Clemens, Robert and Dawn
Kestner of Avoca, Bonnie and Dave McCormick of Yale and Carole Kestner of Peck; 12 step-grandchildren; a sister,
Leona Merrill of Avoca. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Hayes and a sister, Irene Gaydosh. Services
are 11 a.m. Saturday in Emanuel Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Edward Schaewe, pastor, will officiate.
Committal services will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Yale. Visiting is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Kaatz Funeral
Home in Avoca. Memorials are suggested to Kenockee Township Fire Department or his church."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 05-AUG-1994
Submitted by Michael
Dingman.
Bertha
J. Shorkey
"Marine City - Bertha J. Shorkey, 88, of Marine City, entered into eternal life on Monday, Dec. 6, 1999. She
was born in St. Clair on Aug. 27, 1911, to the late George and Eugenia Joachim. She married Bernard E. Shorkey
on Jan. 8, 1944, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marine City. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1968. Mrs. Shorkey
was a member of Holy Cross Parish. She retired from River District Hospital, having served as a dietary aide. She
was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, Class of 1930. She is survived by a daughter, Mary (Kenneth) Lowe. of
East China Township; sons, Thomas (Judith) of Washington and David (Brenda) of East China Township; grandchildren,
Julie (Brock) Haehnle, Amy (Michael) Wentrack, Karen (Robert) Guldenstein, Andrew Shorkey and Bernard and Angela
Kuhn; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Zachary and Jessica Haelmle, Jane Wentrack, and Kyle and Craig Guldenstein;
two sisters, Carol (Merl) Beauchamp and Margaret Britz, all of Marine City; and brothers, Robert (Florence) Joachim
and Edward (Pansey) Shorkey, all of Marine City. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home,
Marine City, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass in Holy Cross Catholic Church. The Rev. James R. Wysocki will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Marine City Scholarship Foundation."
- Source: The Times Herald, Tuesday, 07-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Harry
A. Short
"Goodells - Harry A. Short, 71, of 8728 Rinn Road, Goodells, died Monday in Port Huron hospital following
a short illness. He was born Dec. 17, 1904, in Goodells, and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Short was a farmer
in this area for many years. He attended Goodells Gospel Church. He was a member of St. Clair County Farm Bureau.
Mr. Short is survived by a sister, Mrs. Alex (Mildred) Morrish, Port Huron, and several nieces and nephews. The
remains are in Arthur Smith Funeral Home, North Chapel, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev.
Gary R. Gilbert, of Goodells Gospel Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lambs Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Sarah
Shovan
"St. Clair - Sarah Shovan, 67, of 3418 Palms Road, St. Clair, died Thursday in River District Hospital after
a short illness. She was born Oct. 2, 1908, in St. Clair, where she was a lifelong resident. She was married to
Bernard Shovan of St. Clair June 9, 1928. He died Oct. 29, 1964. Mrs. Shovan was a member of St. Clair Farmers
Club and the American Association of Retired Persons of Casco Township. She is survived by two sons, Charles Shovan,
Marine City, and Allen Shovan, St. Clair; a sister, Mrs. Anna Sills, Port Huron, and eight grandchildren. Remains
will be in Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair Highway Chapel, St. Clair, after 6 p.m. Saturday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete."
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newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Verne
Shovan
"Marysville - Verne Shovan, 78, of Marysville died Saturday, July 1, 2000. He was born June 15, 1922, in St.
Clair to the late William Henry and Mary Shovan. He married Alice Mackley on June 21, 1947. Verne was a longtime
St. Clair resident. He worked as a carrier at the St. Clair Post Office, retiring in 1972. He then worked for the
Commercial and Savings Bank in St. Clair. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Air Force as a belly gunner
in B-17s with the 8th Air Force 379 Bomber Group. He was a POW and a member of the Association of American Former
Prisoners of War Stalag 17 B. Verne was also a member of the First Baptist Church, St. Clair. He is survived by
his wife, Alice; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Barbara Shovan; grandchildren, Kathleen and Kristopher; his
twin sister, Fern (Kenneth) May; and many nieces. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bernard, John, George,
Harold, Robert and James; and his sisters, Hazel, Jennie, Ruby and Edith. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday
in First Baptist Church, St. Clair. The Rev. David Friedkin will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.
Visiting hours are 1 to 9 p.m. today in L.C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at
the church. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Missions."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 02-JUL-2000
Loretta
Shrapnell
"Clarkston-Ortonville - Loretta Shrapnell, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. She was the wife of the late Hougtby;
beloved mother of Cheryl (Ted) Quisenberry of Ortonville and Mark (Brenda) Shrapnel] of St. Clair; dear Nana of
Tara Lor Quisenberry, and Zachary, Taylor and Nathanial Shrapnell. Loretta was a devoted wife, mother, nana and
friend to many. She worked for the Clarkston School District for 20 years and touched the lives of many students.
For several years she sang in the choir at St. Anne's church. For the last ten years of her life she battled Alzheimer's
with beauty and grace. At her death she continued her commitment to the human race and donated her brain to the
University of Michigan for Alzheimer's research. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday from St. Anne's
Catholic Church, Ortonville. Interment will be in Ortonville Cemetery. Mrs. Shrapnell will lie in state at the
Sherman Wilk Funeral Home 135 South St., Ortonville, from 5 to 8 p.m. today and in the church from 10:30 a.m. until
time of service Wednesday. A scripture service will be in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations
may be given to St. Anne's."
- Source: The Times Herald, Tuesday, 12-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Nicholas
B. Sichterman
"Port Huron - Nicholas B. Sichterman, 80, died Wednesdsay, Oct. 13, 1999. Survived by wife, Ruth. Arrangements
by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 14-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Jennie
Sicken
"Marine City, March 17 - Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from the Friederichs funeral home,
and at 9:30 a.m. from Holy Cross Catholic church, for Mrs. Jennie Sicken, 78, who died Thursday in St. Joseph's
Hospital, Mt. Clemens. Rev. Walter J. Rotach, pastor, will officiate. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Anna
Siefert
"Mrs. Anna Siefert, 81, widow of Frank Siefert, died Thursday in St. Clair Community Hispital after an illness
of several weeks. She was born Aug. 19, 1869, in Columbus Township, the daughter of Minnie and William Bark. She
was a resident of St. Clair for 30 years, a member of the Rebekah lodge 27 years and a lifelong member of the Methodist
church. Surviving are two sons, Harvey, and Kermit, both of St. Clair; a foster-daughter, Mrs. Franklin Botu, of
Illinois; two granddaughters, Mrs. Merle Westrick and Miss Betty Siefert, both of St. Clair; a great grandson;
a sister, Mrs. Augusta Lipke, Detroit; three brothers Louis and William Bark, both of St. Clair, and Fred of AuTrain,
Mich. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the T. R. Bower funeral home. Rev. Paul M. Cargo, pastor
of the First Methodist church, Marine City, officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Clara
Siefert
"St. Clair, July 25 - Mrs. Clara Siefert, 83, widow of Fred Siefert and a resident of Columbus Township most
of her life, died in Port Huron Hospital early today after a short illness. Mrs. Siefert was born in Casco Township,
Oct. 27, 1868. She was married to Fred Siefert in 1888, and the family lived in Columbus township until Mr. Siefert's
death in 1941. Mrs. Siefert lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin J. Sass, Warren, O. until
the death of Mrs. Sass, then she returned to this vicinity. She is survived by a son, John who lives on the old
Siefert homestead in Columbus township, and a daughter, Mrs. Edward P. Recor, Pasadena, Calif.; four grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. Remains are in the L. C. Friederichs and Son funeral home, St. Clair, where funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Robert J. Burgess, pastor of the First Congregational church, St. Clair,
will officiate. Burial will be in Kettridge Cemetery, Columbus Township."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Eugene
J. Siegrist
"Richmond - Eugene J. Siegrist, 70, of 9473 Gratiot Road, died Monday, March 9, 1981, in his home from injuries
suffered in a tractor accident. Mr. Siegrist was born April 21, 1910, in Germany. He spent most of his life in
the Port Huron and Richmond areas and was in the automobile business in the Blue Water Area for 40 years. He is
survived by two sons, Gary, Linden Fla., and Maury, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Bennett,
Goodells; a brother, George, Richmond; four sisters, Magda Salamie, Los Angeles, Calif., Ann Feucht, Madison Heights,
Louise Garrison, Warren, and Betty Savich, Hastings; and six grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday
in the Hensch Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Richmond. The Rev. Roy Syme, pastor of the First United Methodist church,
Richmond, will officiate. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Richmond-Lenox Emergency Medical
Service."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mildred
V. Sienkiewicz
"Port Huron - Mildred V. "Mickey" Sienkiewicz, 67, of Port Huron passed away of natural causes in
her home on Thursday, July 13, 2000. She was born May 12, 1933, to Guy and Victoria Allison, married George W.
Sienkiewicz on Aug. 18, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, and had lived in Port Huron since 1984. Mickey enjoyed her family
and loved to go antiquing. She is survived by her husband, George W. Sienkiewicz of Port Huron; her six children,
David Groneman, Sharon Timpani, Michelle (Randall) Kelly and Antoinette "Tony" Sienkiewicz, all of Port
Huron, Teresa (Jeffrey) Rossotto of Clinton Township and Philip (Ruby) Sienkiewicz of Centerline; seven grandchildren,
Christina Sanders, David Timpani, Jennifer Gierman, Rachelle Kelly and Allison, Autumn and Noel Rossotto; four
great-grandchildren, Jessica Timpani and Cathryn, Rebecca and Thomas Sanders; two sisters, Margie Unroe of Roseville
and Lois Burrows of Lima, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Groneman,
who died May 31, 1995, and her brother, Robert, and sister, Berniece. The funeral service will be at noon Monday,
July 17, 2000, in Smith Family Funeral Home - South, 1230 Seventh St. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 16-JUL-2000
Robert
Sikora
"Attica - Robert Sikora, 42, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000. Survived by wife, Lydia. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City. Visiting: 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. today."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 04-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Charles
Wesley Simmons
"Charles Wesley Simmons, 78, died early Wednesday morning in his home on Division road. Mr. Simmons was born
in St. Clair Township Oct. 15, 1867, the son of Richard and Mary Simmons. He is survived by three sons, Arthur
Simmons, Imlay City; Russell and Charles Simmons, St. Clair; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial
will be held from the home of his son, Charles Simons, 752 Division road. Arrangements will be announced later."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Harvey
Simmons
"Burtchville Twp. - Harvey Simmons died Saturday, June 24, 2000. Survived by wife, Mary. Arrangements by Marysville
Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JUN-2000, page 2B
Johanna
Simmons
"Mrs. Johanna Simmons - Mrs. Johanna Simmons, aged 72 years, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John
Mills, 1117 Ward street, Friday afternoon at four o'clock. The deceased is survived by four daughters, as follows:
Mrs. Bradburn, of Pontiac: Mrs. Treleaven, of Toronto: Mrs. Marx, of Buffalo, and Mrs. John Mills, of this city.
The funeral will be held from the residence of John Mills Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Saturday, 28-JAN-1911
Submitted by Suzette Bromley
Mae
Simon
"Algonac, Nov. 12 - Mrs. Mae Simon, 74, widow of the late Richard Simon, died in her home, 781 Morrow road,
this morning. A life-time resident in the River District she was born in Fair Haven, Aug. 17, 1874. Mrs. Simon
is survived by three sons, Justin Simon, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Norman and Henry Simon, both of Marine City; four
sisters, Mrs. Julia parish, Lincoln Park, Mich., Mrs. Delila Head, Fair Haven, Mrs. Worthy Dreagh, Romeo, and Mrs.
Terry Kaltmorgan, Centerline; three brothers, Charles and Barney Chartier, both of Marine City, and Frank Chartier,
Flint; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. The remains will be taken to the home. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been made."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Charlotte
M. Simons
"St. Clair - Mrs. Charlotte M. Simons, 60, of 1007 Cedar Street, died Sunday in River District Hospital after
a short illness. Her husband, Basil Simons, whom she married Jan. 11, 1936, died Oct. 4, 1973, in Afghaniatan.
Mrs. Simons was born Feb. 10, 1913, in St. Clair. She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society of St. Mary's Catholic
Church. She is survived by a son, Tim Simons, St. Clair; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Babrak, Kabul, Afghanistan,
Mrs. Pam Silver, Highland, Mich., and Miss Pat Simons, St. Clair a grandchild, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Roome
and Mrs. May Schneider, both of St. Clair. The remains will be in L. C. Friderichs and Son Funeral Home after 7
p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's
Church. Rev. John L. Foley will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund and to St. Mary's church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mrs.
Ethel M. Simons
"St. Clair - Ethel M. Simons, 81, 1893 Burns Road, Smiths Creek, a former resident of St. Clair, died unexpectedly
Saturday, Jan. 31, in Port Huron Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1895, in Dana, Ill. Mrs. Simons is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Edith Luther, Bruce, Wis., and Mrs. Arleen Klinkman, Smiths Creek; a son, Lyle Ward, Port Huron;
two stepdaughters, Mrs. Gladys Guldenstein, Marine City, and Mrs. Helen Siler, St. Clair; two stepsons, Albert
and Edward Simons, both of St. Clair; 25 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. The remains were in the Colonial
Chapel Funeral Home, St. Clair Highway, where services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Rev. Douglas R. Trebvilcock,
pastor the the First United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in Caswell Cemetery, Smiths Creek."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
J.G.
Howard Simons
"The remains of Lieut. J. G. Howard Simons, U S N, who died at sea in October 1945, when the U S S Southern
Seas was lost off Okinawa island during a typhoon, will be laid to rest today at 2:30 p.m. from the T. R. Bower
funeral home. Rev. Frank S. Hemingway of Lapeer will be assisted by Rev. Walter Saxman of Clarkston in conducting
the services. Military guards of honor and ____squad will be furnished by the Charles Fulton Post, of the American
Legion, which will also be in charge of the graveside services. Howard Simons was born in St. Clair, January 28th,
1920. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simons now of Hudson, Michigan. He received his education in the Armada
schools, was graduated by Lapeer High school in 1936 and Albion college in 1941. He married Miss Evelyn Blair of
Lapeer. He enlisted in the Navy in August of 1942, and graduated with the rank of ensign from submarine school.
He was stationed at Miami, Florida, and served on a patrol craft in the south Atlantic for 18 months before going
to the Pacific for a tour of duty. Lt. Simons is survived by his parents, his wife Mrs. Evelyn Simons, Detroit;
and two brothers, Harold Simons, Detroit, and Donald Simons, a midshipman at the Annapolis Naval Academy, and a
number of other relatives."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
James
A. Simons
"St. Clair - James A. Simons, 27, of 5644 St. Clair Highway, died Thursday when the truck he was driving was
struck by a train on Hall Road near Grosbeck Highway in Macomb County. Simons was born Feb. 28, 1946, in St. Clair.
He worked for his father, Albert Simons, driving a bulk type milk truck. He is survived by two sons, James and
Duane Simons, both of Port Huron; a daughter, Barbara Simons, Port Huron; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simons,
St. Clair; a brother, Larry Simons, and two sisters, Mrs. Suzanne Kenyon and Miss Nancy Simons, all of St. Clair.
The remains will be in the Jay Street Colonial Chapel Funeral home after 5 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will
be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerome Swierzb,
associate pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A scripture service will be held at 8
p.m. Sunday in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Leona
Catherine Simons
"St. Clair, March 20 - Mrs. Leona Catherine Simons, 52, wife of Reinhold Simons, died Thursday in her farm
home at 7510 Division road, St. Clair. A lifelong resident of this vicinity, Mrs. Simons was born in St. Clair,
May 9, 1900, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Westrick. She and Mr. Simons were married Feb. 4, 1919.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Simons is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Guldenstein, Marine City, and Mrs. Helen
Siler, St. Clair; two sons, Albert and Edward, both of St. Clair; two brothers, Julius and Clarence Westrick, both
of St. Clair, and seven grandchildren. Remains were taken to the residence today from the L. C. Friederichs and
Son funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic church with Rt. Rev. Msgr.
Edward J. Kromenaker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rosary devotions will be conducted
in the home at 9 p.m. Saturday by men of the parish and at 8 p.m. Sunday by women."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Naomia
D. Simons
"St. Clair - Naomia D. Simons, 79, of 1300 Beard St., Port Huron, died Tuesday in Port Huron Hospital after
a long illness. She was born Sept. 4, 1898, in Casco Township. Mrs. Simons was associated with the Colonial Chapel
Funeral Home, Marine City, for many years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of the First Congregational Church
of St. Clair. She is survived by two sons, Richard Simons, Phoenix, Ariz., and Robert Simons, Lexington; two daughters,
Mrs. Caroline Stanek, Anchorville, and Mrs. Lucille Trombley, Richmond; a brother, Leonard Stolp, St. Clair; a
sister, Mrs. Esther Magary, Richmond; 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:15 a.m.
Friday in the Colonial Funeral Home, Jay Street Chapel, St. Clair, and at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church
of St. Clair. The Rev. Horace B. Loomis, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery. Funeral
home visiting hours begin at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Thomas
Dee Simons
"St. Clair Shores - Thomas Dee Simons, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Early Memorial Hospital, near his
winter home of Fort Gaines, Ga. He was born on May 22, 1923, in St. Mary's, Ohio, the son of the late Bernice Warfield
and Carl Simons. He married Mary Elizabeth Carty on June 23, 1945, in Great Falls, Mont. She died Sept. 25, 1992.
Mr. Simons was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was the owner of the former Thomas
Dee Studio in Marysville and was a former musician in the Tommy Dee Band. He was employed at Emerald City Boat
Harbor as a groundskeeper in St. Clair Shores. He loved and collected antique cars and attended antique car events
across the United States and Canada. Mr. Simons is survived by his longtime companion, Gail A. Petipren; two sons,
Sanford (Linda) Simons of Royal Oak and Thomas Simons of Los Angeles; two daughters, Mary Carol Simons of Elephant
Butte, N.M., and Gayle (Joseph) Smith of Marysville; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister,
Margaret "LeAnn" Yeip of St. Clair; and two brothers, Ralph "David" (Barbara) Simons of Port
Sanilac and Robert (Irene) Simons of St. Clair. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the L.C.Friederichs
and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph Estes will officiate. Visiting hours are from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Ararat Baptist Church, P.O. Box 727, Fort Gaines, Ga. 31751."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 19-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Harold
Guy Simpson
"Kimball Twp - Harold Guy Simpson, 84, of Kimball Township, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999 in Fort Gratiot Twp.
He was born June 9, 1915 in Marysville, He married Gernith D. Baker June 13, 1947 in Angola, Indiana. Mr. Simpson
worked as a carpenter his whole life and retired from Hess Asphalt Company. He served in the U.S. Army in Naples-Foggia
and Rome-Areno and received the EAME Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. He is survived by his wife, Gernith;
two daughters, Gwen Wright of Port Huron and Gerlynn Delor; two sons, Wayne Simpson and Orren Simpson and fiance,
Lynn Fogel, all of Smiths Creek; eight grandchildren, Edward and Melody Delor, James Wright, Jeff, David, Lisa
and Nathan Simpson and Cari Bacon; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Dave (Betty) Cruikshank
of Grayling and Irene London of Norwalk, CA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Don and Albert and two sisters, Rosabell and Viola. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Marysville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999 in
Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Ave. The Rev. Gary Aupperle of Colonial Woods Missionary Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery, Kimball Twp. Pallbearers will be Graham, Garrett, Gilford and Duane "Butch"
Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Bacon, Owen Baker, Terry Baker and Jerry Paeth. Military honors will be
conducted under the auspices of St. Clair County Allied Veterans."
- Source: The Times Herald, Saturday, 13-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
James
Simpson
"James Simpson, aged 84 years, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. R. Short, on the gravel road,
on Sunday afternoon. The cause of his death was pneumonia. Mr. Simpson was a pioneer of St. Clair county and once
owned a lime kiln in Port Huron. Five sons and two daughters survive him."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 15-APR-1895
"Old Pioneer Gone - James Simpson Was Identified With the Early Interests of Port Huron - James Simpson, who has lived at the fork of the River
and Gravel roads, above the toll gate, for more than forty years, passed quietly away at 1:40 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Short. Mr. Simpson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. His father, with four
boys, of whom James was the eldest, came to Port Huron in the fall of 1835, and James engaged with the Steam Mill
company, Sheely & Lewis for $8 per month, and worked for them for two years, when he met with an accident that
nearly cost him his life. He was caught in the fly wheel and one leg was so badly crushed that it made him a cripple.
As soon as he was able to be about he bought a fine pair of horses and went to teaming, which he followed for several
years. No lime had every been burned in Port Huron and a lime kiln was needed, so he built one on the banks of
Black River opposite where the post office stands now, and supplied the town and vicinity with lime for several
years, when he sold out to Jedediah Spalding. About this time he had another narrow escape from death. He had become
a member of the first fire company organized in this city. Fire broke out in the storehouse owned by Mr. Dowling
and while carrying out the goods a keg of gunpowder was discovered in close proximity to the fire. Mr. Simpson
and Henry Oavis sized the keg between them and started to run out with it when it blew up. Both men were badly
injured, but Oavis had to be carried home on a stretcher. Amos James and David Bryce were near by. Mr Bryce said
as soon as he heard that there was a keg of powder in the fire he started to run, but was not quick enough. Something
struck his back and knocked him down. Mr. Simpson boarded for a number of years with Mrs. John Howard. He married
Mary Ann Carter, from Goderich, who was working for Mrs. Howard. She died 26 years ago, leaving seven children,
five boys and two girls, all of whom are still living near the old home with nice children growing up. In 1853,
after Mr. Howard's mill burned on the flats above the toll gate, Mr. Simpson traded ten acres of land on Howard
street for the old site of the mill, including 130 acres of land. Two years later he bought 80 acres of land of
Alexander Ashley, on the east side of his other purchase, and moved the old red house, that had been the steam
mill boarding house, from the flats to the present site of the old homestead, where it stood for 25 or 30 years,
until replaced by the present house. His father was a Scotch Presbyterian. He attended the only churches there
were at that time, the Episcopal and the Congregational, and later the Methodist, his wife being a member of that
church. Mrs. Simpson died 26 years ago, leaving a family of seven children, five boys and two girls. For many years
he was so deaf that he could not hear and did not attend church. Mrs. Howard says that he was a very straight forward,
honorable young man and highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves an estate of 150 acres of land, unincumbered
(sic), at the old homestead, with no will, but a statement to his children of how he wanted it arranged, which
is as good as law to them."
- Source: The P.H. Daily Times, 17-APR-1895
Submitted by Jim
Arnold.
A.
P. Sinclair
"A letter has been received in the city from Mrs. A. P. Sinclair, of Fort Mead, S. D., announcing the death
of her husband on January 24th. Mrs. Sinclair was formerly Miss Mary Z. Morrison, well known in this city and St.
Clair, who married about two and one half years ago and removed to Fort Mead. During the recent Indian war, Mrs.
Sinclair took her infant son and went to Kansas as her home was near the Bad Lands and situated but eight miles
from the scene of much of the fighting. Mr. Sinclair was taken ill with throat trouble during her absence and died
very suddenly. Mrs. Sinclair returned to Fort Mead upon receiving information of her husband's death, and is now
residing there temporarily-P.H. Times. Mrs. Sinclair is a sister of Capt. Donald Morrison, this city and is well
and favorably known my many of our people, having been at Somerville school during a portion of its existence.
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Fern
L. Sischo
"Port Huron - Fern Lillian Sischo, 89, of Port Huron, died Saturday morning, July 8, 2000, at Evangelical
Nursing Home, Fort Gratiot. She was born March 26, 1911, in Lynn Township, the daughter of the late Daniel and
Melissa Maxfield Kilbourn. Her marriage to Harold Sischo was Feb. 21, 1931 in Sandusky. Harold passed away Saturday,
Dec. 31, 1994. Fern had worked for over 30 years for A&P Food Company in Yale and Port Huron. Surviving are
a son and daughter-in-law, Laverne and Marie Sischo of Yale; and a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Voog and Oscar
Prima of Mount Clemens; five grandchildren, Mark S. Voog of New Baltimore, Kim Voog-Sabbag of Clarkston, Teena
Tobin of Farmington Hills, Sandra Carpenter of Rochester Hills and Janis Lopiccolo of Tennessee; 10 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Ki Voog of Rochester Hills. A funeral ceremony in appreciation
of the life, family and friends of Fern will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale
with burial in Lynn Township Cemetery. Visiting hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials
are suggested to the Evangelical Nursing Home, Fort Gratiot."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 09-JUL-2000
Andrew
G. Sittig
"Peoria, Az. - Andrew G. Sittig, 95, of Peoria, Arizona, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000 in Sun View Care Center
after a short illness. Mr. Sittig was born in Casco Twp., and was a life-long farmer in the Richmond area. He moved
to Arizona in 1986. His wife, Helen, preceded Mr. Sittig in death in 1997. A son, John of Phoenix; two step-daughters,
MaryAnn Mecke of California and Vernaniae Eplett of Richmond, MI; six step grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren
survive Mr. Sittig. Mr. Sittig was buried in Sunland Memorial Park."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 23-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Mary
Jeanette Skaug
"Bayonet Point, Fla. - Mary Jeanette Skaug, of Shelby Township and Bayonet Pointe, Fla., died Monday, Nov.
15, 1999, at Regional Medical Center in Bayonet Point, Fla. She was born on May 17, 1923, in Detroit. She attended
St. Joseph's Academy in Adrian. and graduated in 1941. She was a Navy veteran of World War II. She married in 1947
and resided in Utica. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Vernon, a son, Lawrence (Connie) Skaug of Troy;
two daughters, Kathleen (David) Albrecht of Washington and Sharon (Kris) King of Algonac; two brothers, James Thompson
of New Port Richey, Fla. and Lawrence (Marilyn) Thompson of HarriSOD Township and Tarpon Springs, Fla.; eight grandchildren,
Dawn, Ryan and Jayine Skaug, ShaLina and Christopher Albrecht, and Shalen, Michael and Kaitlyn King; and one great
grandson, Brennan Albrecht. A memorial service will be in May 2000 in Utica. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to St. Joseph's Academy in Memory of Mary Jeanette Thompson Skaug, Class of 1941. Adrian Dominican Sisters,
Office of Development, 1257 East Sienna Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221-1793."
- Source: The Times Herald, Friday, 19-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Archie
J. Skonieczny
"St. Clair Twp. - Archie J. Skonieczny, 63, of St. Clair Twp., died Wednesday, July 8, 1998. He was born march
8, 1935 in St. Clair Twp. He married Joyce revnue on August 21, 1954 in Port Huron. Archie was the current supervisor
of St. Clair Township. He was a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association and was a local dairy farmer
all his life. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children,
Karla (Any) Vanbuskirk, Kathy (Michael) Boulier, John (Debbie) Skonieczny, and Mary Sue (Michael) Tomalo; grandchildren,
Ryan Bauer, Jeremy VanBuskirk, Angi and John Boulier, A. J., Kristen, and Jenna Skonieczny, and Michael and Michelle
Tomalo; brother, Chester (Thelma) Skonieczny and Leonard (Marillyn) Skonieczny; sister, Wanda Endres; mother-in-law,
Jean Revnue; brother-in-law, Jerry (Dorothy) Revnue; and sisters-in-law, Betty (David) O'Connor and Sharon (Rick)
Anderson. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St.
Mary's Catholic church. The Rev. Frederick Bodde will officiate. Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at the funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made
to St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. Pallbearers will be Ron Stablein, Al Simons, Dick Biewer, Ryan Bauer,
John Boulier and Frank Revnue. His grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mary
Skuta
"St. Clair � Mrs. Mary Skuta, 53, of 355 Henry street, Smiths Creek, wife of Victor Skuta, died late Wednesday
in St. Clair Community Hospital. Mrs. Skuta was born April 24, 1903 in Austria. She had been a resident of Smiths
Creek the last 20 years. She was a member of the Holy Rosary church, Smiths Creek, the Altar Society, Extension
club 2 and the Polish National Alliance. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Goodmen, Marysville;
and Mrs. Richard L. Boden, St. Clair; two sons, Raymond V. Skuta, St. Clair, and Gerald Skuta, Smiths Creek; four
brothers, Frank, Harry and Anthony Sputa, all of Detroit, and Steve, New Baltimore; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Banners,
Mrs. Sam Spennato, Mrs William Gross and Mrs. George Beecheral, all of Detroit, and Mrs. Clare Schindler, Flint,
and 12 grandchildren. Remains are in the L. C. Frederichs and Son funeral home. Services will be held at 9:15 a.m.
Monday in the funeral home and 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary church, Smiths Creek, with Rev. Walter Jasionowicz, pastor,
officiating. Rosary devotions will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Francis
A. Slaught
"Smiths Creek - Francis A. Slaught, 70, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 1985, in Port Huron Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born Nov. 22, 1914, in Smiths Creek, and was a lifetime area resident. He married Ida "Pat" Paton
Oct. 19, 1941, in Port Huron. Mr. Slaught was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He belonged to Willow
Ridge Golf Club and the Council on Aging. He was past president of the Industrial Management Club. Mr. Slaught
is survived by his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Pat Slaught, Port Huron; a daughter and sons-in-law,
Richard and Sue Everett, Chicago; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be hled at
9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Port Huron. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Jerry Mullin, Carl McCormick, Tony Bukowski, Earl Myers, Howard Blum and Allen Fawcett. Visiting is from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Arthur Smith Funeral Homes-South Chapel, Port Huron. Memorial contributions may
be made to the St. Clair County Association for Retarded Citizens."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Adele
Sleeter
"Owners Grove, Ill. - Adele Sleeter, died Friday, July 14, 2000. Survived by son, Tom. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Adams, Winterfield and Sullivan Funeral Home, Downers Grove, Ill. Visiting 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 16-JUL-2000
Judith
A. Sliwinski
"Warren - Judith A. Sliwinski, a resident of Warren, died Friday morning, May 5, 2000, in William Beaumont
Hospital, Royal Oak, at the age of 58 years. Judith was born in Port Huron on July 19, 1941. She was united in
marriage to Francis J. Sliwinski on Dec. 30, 1985. Judith had worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved
gardening and canning and enjoyed feeding and caring for God's creatures in her backyard. She was a member of the
B&BS Gun Club. A loving and caring person, Judith will be missed by the many she has touched in her lifetime.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Frank; her brothers, George Whitney, Gary Ebert, and Mark Whitney;
her sister, Shirley Whitney; her loving mother, Louise Whitney; and by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was
at the Faulmann and Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Road, Fraser, on Saturday, May 6, 2000, from 5
to 9 p.m. and will also be from noon until 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2000,
at the funeral home chapel."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000
Elmer
E. "Slim" Sloan
"Fayetteville, Ga. - Elmer E. "Slim" Sloan, 81, of Fayetteville, Ga., formerly of Port Huron, died
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999 in Fayetteville Community Hospital. He was born July 7, 1918 in Port Huron to the late Ralph
and Marie Sloan. He married Dorothy Herber Oct. 16, 1982 in Port Huron. Mr. Sloan retired from Port Huron Paper
Co. in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman in Port Huron Township for 24 year. He enjoyed
the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Cheryl) Wynkoop;
a granddaughter, Lindsey Wynkoop; three stepsons, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Pat) Herber, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Katie) Herber
and Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Gail) Herber; two stepdaughters, Dorothy Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Mary) Scholz; 17 stepgrandchildren;
and her sister, Dorothy Cogley of Port Huron. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron. The Rev. Barry
Sheldon of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lexington, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Port
Huron."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 14-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Infant
Boy Smith
"Kenockee - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, died on Monday at the residence of G. F. Robinson. The
funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Smith is a soldier in the regular army and is now at
Porto Rico."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 24-JAN-1899
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Andrew
Smith
"Marysville - Andrew Smith, 61, of 1337 Carolina Ave., Marysville, died Friday in Mercy Hospital after a short
illness. He was born Jan. 28, 1917 in Cottrellville Township. Mr. Smith married Helen Gregg in Smiths Creek Sept.
12, 1944. He was a World War II veteran and a life member of D.A.V. 12 of Port Huron and a member of Court Street
Baptist Church, Port Huron. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife; a son, Stephen, Port Huron; three brothers, Simon,
Port Huron, Charles, St. Clair, and Robert of California; six sisters, Mrs. Mae Simmons, St. Clair, Mrs. Marie
Westrick, St. Clair, Mrs. Eliza Uppleger, Marysville, Mrs. Iverna Hyatte, Port Huron and Mrs. Eileen Taylor, Goodells;
and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Court Street Baptist Church, Port Huron with
the Rev. Donald T. Sunman, former pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Remains are
in the L.C. Friederichs & Sons Funeral Home, St. Clair with visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 9
p.m. Sunday."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 01-JUL-1978
Submitted by Kathy
Welser.
Anna L. Smith
"Sandusky - Anna L. Smith, 55, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000. Survived by children, Bill Grayzar and Vicky
Oskin. Visiting: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Hacker Funeral Parlors."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 23-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Anna
May Smith
"Mrs. Anna May Smith, 66, of 2020 Poplar street, Port Huron resident since 1923, died Monday in Port Huron
Hospital, after a short illness. She was the widow of Fred E. Smith who died July 31, 1954. Mrs. Smith was born
in Bay County, Dec. 6, 1894, and attended schools there. She was a member of the Church of God and its Willing
Workers club. She is survived by five sons; Edmund J. Smith and Gosta T. Smith, both of Port Huron: Dr. Frederick
W. Smith, San Diego, Calif.; Robert K. Smith, Wayne, and Lee R. Smith, St. Clair Shores; four daughters: Mrs. Marion
Hall and Mrs. Lucille Marshall, both of Detroit; Mrs. Donna Burns, St. Clair Shores, and Mrs. Anna Porrett, Utica,
15 grandchildren; two great grand children, and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m, Thursday
in the Church of God. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The remains, in the Pollock-Jowett funeral home,
will be taken to the church
at 11 a.m. Thursday."
- Source: The P.H. Times Herald, Tuesday, 19-APR-1960, p 7
Submitted by Cheryl.
Carl
R. Smith
"Algonac - Carl R. Smith, 86, of Algonac died Friday, March 31, 2000, in Faith Medical Care Center after a
short illness. He was born may 13, 1913, in Armada, the son of the late Raymond and Janie (Craven) Smith. He married
Betty Lumley on April 25, 1981, in St. Clair. She died Feb. 8, 1998. He graduated from Armada High School in 1931.
He retired from Burroughs Corp. He was a former member of the Mobile Muskrats, Aqua Jets and Torch Lighters Campers
group N.C.H.A. He is survived by his sister, Betty (Clyde) Harrington of Algonac; his step-children, Nelson Lumley,
Richard (Mary Ellen) Lumley, Don (Carol) Randolph, George (Marilyn) Frank, Dan (Connie) Doan and Mark Lumley; several
nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be
made to Faith Medical Care Center, 4220 S. Hospital Dr. East China, 48054. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral
Home, Algonac."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000
Caryl
J. (Finney Fetters) Smith
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, on 13-FEB-2000, on page 2B.
Clair
L. Smith
"Smiths Creek - Clair L. Smith, 82, of 1325 Burns Road, died today, June 16,1980, in Mercy Hospital after
a brief illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1897, in Kimball Township, and had been a lifelong Smiths Creek resident.
He married Beatrice R. She died Feb. 3, 1971. Mr. Smith was the oldest-living member of the Mount Pleasant Bible
Church and was an honorary deacon. He was a farmer in the Smiths Creek area for most of his life. He is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. George R. (Florence) Jackson, Smith Creek, and Mrs. Joseph (Sylvia) M. Janiszewski, Marysville;
a son, Herbert W., Port Huron; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday
in the Mount Pleasant Bible Church. The Rev. Gene Mayhew, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant
Cemetery. Visiting hours are after 7 p.m. today and until 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Arthur Smith funeral Home-South
Chapel. Memorials may be made to the church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Donna
J. Smith
"Port Huron - Donna J. Smith (Sills-Barham), 70, of Port Huron, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999 in Port Huron
Hospital following a long illness. She was born May 9, 1929 in Port Huron and was a life long resident. She married
Lee A. Smith on July 23, 1946 in Port Huron. He died Dec. 2, 1996. Her favorite pastime was her family. She enjoyed
family gatherings and the growing of her family. She is survived by her daughters, Diana (Robert) Reckwald of Ortonville,
Cheri Krebs of Okemos, Jeanne (John) Atkinson of Port Huron, Stephanie (Robert) Weir of Roseville, Shirley Miller
of Heritage, TN and Lillian "Susie" (Frank) Marusa of Nashville, TN; her sons, Robert (Jeanne) Smith
of Las Vegas, NV and James L. Smith of Bad Axe; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; her sisters, Ercelyn
G. (Tom) Desborough of Naples, FL and Sandra K. O'Neil of Huron; and her brother, George R. (Shirley) Barham of
Jeddo. She was preceded in death by her son, Jon Lee "Corky" Smith on Jan. 7, 1995; her parents, Barney
and Molly Barham and a son-in-law, Gaylord Krebs. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Karrer-Simpson
Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph H. Pieper, Pastor of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be
in Lakeside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 7 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Robert Reckwald, Robert Smith,
James Smith, Frankie Marusa, Timothy Weir and Steven Waldman. Memorials may be made to the Asthma Foundation."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 19-SEP-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Doris
M. Smith
"Allenton - Doris M. Smith, 71, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. Survived by husband, Calvin. Services: 11 a.m.
Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church. Visiting: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Kaatz Funeral
Directors, Capac."
- Source: Times Herald, Saturday, 01-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Duncan
Smith
"St. Clair - Duncan Smith died at the home of D. McIntyre on north road two miles north of St. Clair at 8:30
on Monday evening. Mr. Smith went out to his farm yesterday and just happened to go into the Mc Intyre home. He
was as well as ever when he went in but later was taken with a stroke of paralysis. A doctor was called but he
could not revive him."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 17-MAR-1903
Submitted by John
Thomson.
Eleanor
E. Smith
"Tupelo, Miss. - Eleanor E. Smith, 88, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. Survived by children, Richard Shell, and
Diane LaLonde. A memorial service will be at a later date."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 18-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Ernest
C. Smith
"In memory of Ernest C. Smith who passed away 8 years ago today, Feb. 9, 1971. As We journey toward life's
sunset, Mourning him who went before, Faith keeps saying, 'You'll be with him, When you reach the other shore,'
Sadly missed by his daughters, Greta and Pat."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 09-FEB-1979
Mrs.
Eugene Smith
"Breaking Earth's Bonds. And the Summons Came Wholly Unexpected. - It was given out on Monday that Mrs. Eugene
Smith was suffering from a very serious illness and that but little hope was given by her physician for her recovery.
Mr. McGraw, of Detroit, was summoned during the afternoon and in consultation during the evening gave the same
opinion. The good woman passed out from her earthly life on Tuesday morning the cause of her death having been
a ruptured blood vessel in the brain bringing about congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Smith was nearly 56 years of
age, having been born Feb. 7, 1835, at Bedford, N. H. She came to Michigan on a visit to her people in 1854 and
was married to Eugene Smith in 1855. Mrs. H. S. Dale, Geo. B. and Fred. H. Smith are their surviving children.
Mr. Smith died in March, 1888. Of the early residents of this section none were better or more favorably known
than were both Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their early associations here were in part with the Indians and the belongings
of a pioneer life. Of their immediate neighbors for many years, the families of Dr. Cornell, John E. Kitton and
S. H. Woodruff, but two of the original members survive, Mrs. Cornell and Mrs. Woodruff. Mrs. Smith was of a somewhat
retiring disposition and yet a most earnest worker in every good cause as well as that of the Congregational church
of which she was a member, and in all her acquaintance in St. Clair the universal sentiment of highest esteem has
prevailed, but in no place has she left a record of a more noble service than in her home and with every member
of her own family. The funeral service will be attended at the Congregational church this afternoon. - We know
not what it is, dear, this sleep so deep and still; The folded hands, the awful calm, the cheeks so pale and chill;
The lids that will not lift again, though we may call and call. The strange white solitude of peace that settles
over all."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Frank
Smith
"Frank Smith who has conducted a barber shop in the Union Hotel block for several years past, complained all
last week of a severe pain in his head. While working at a chair Saturday night the pain became very intense and
he had to be taken home in a hack. At 3 o'clock Sunday morning he was stricken with paralysis. At 6 o'clock he
became unconscious and remained so all day. He died at 1 o'clock this morning. The deceased leaves a wife and five
children. He was a member of Diamond Tent K.O.T.M."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 28-SEP-1891, p. 5
Submitted by Marjean
Workman.
Fred
J. Smith
"Marysville - Fred J. Smith, 77, of Marysville, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in his residence after a long
illness. He was born Dec. 5, 1921, in Port Huron, the son of the late Fredrick and Louise Smith. He was a veteran
of World War II with the 9th Division and the 84th Regiment. He was involved in the invasion of Normandy in 1943
and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Mr. Smith worked at Riverside, where he retired in 1988. He is
survived by his son, Fred (Lynda) Smith of Port Huron; his daughter, Nancy Rafford of Port Huron; five grandchildren,
Randon (Lea) Levitt of San Diego, Thomas (Denina) Levitt of Kalamazoo, Tony and Fred Smith of Port Huron and Sonya
(Scott) Frizzle of Port Huron; seven great-grandchildren, Joshua, Rachael, Jessica and Jeremiah Levitt of San Diego,
Litisha and Christopher Levitt of Kalamazoo and Nicole Smith of Port Huron; three brothers, William Smith and Richard
(Eva) Smith, both of Port Huron, and Ronald (Delores) Smith of Fort Gratiot; three sisters, Eleanor Wagner of Richmond,
Joyce Dunlap of Marysville and Shirley Marsh of Port Huron; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Marysville and
Mary Smith of Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Gerald
and Carlton Smith, and one sister, Barbara Bullard. Cremation arrangements are by Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer
Ave. at 17th Street."
- Source: The Times Herald, Friday, 19-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
George
W. Smith
"George W. Smith, 79, for 65 years a resident of St. Clair, and a well-known business man, died July 20 at
the Baldwin Nursing Home, where he has been since the death of his wife Margaret Fraleigh Smith in 1946. Mr. Smith
was born January 14, 1869, Ontario, Canada, but came to Michigan with his parents when a boy. He served several
terms as Mayor of St. Clair and a number of years as alderman for the First Ward. He was a life long member of
the First Congregational Church, and served it as a trustee for a number of years. He was a life member and Past
Master of Evergreen Lodge 9, F. & A M, and a life member and Past Worthy Patron of Cornell Chapter 93, O E
S. He was for many years a partner in the Smith Hardware Co. Mr. Smith is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George
Ridley, Plymouth, and Mrs. Albert McKinnon, St. Clair, also three nephews George Earl, Ann Arbor, Grant A. Smith,
St. Clair and Alex McKinnon Port Huron. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. from the T. R. Bower funeral
home, Dr. Clyde H. Wilcox officiating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, with service at the graveside by members
of Evergreen Lodge."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Col.
Dr. Glenn H. Smith
"St. Clair -Col. Dr. Glenn H. Smith (retired), 69, of 1711 S. River Road, died Sunday in River District Hospital
after a two-month illness. He was born Sept. 16, 1905, in Wales township. He was a member of Sturges Memorial Congregational
Church. He maintained a dental practice in Port Huron until 1941, when he went into the U. S. Army. He later set
up his dental practice in Detroit, until his retirement in 1967. He was a graduate of Port Huron High School, Port
Huron Junior College and Northwestern University Dental School. He served in the Dental Corps in the China, Burma
and India Theaters in World War II and retired from the U. C. Army and Air Force as a Colonel. He was a life member
of Ft. Gratiot Lodge No. 374, F. & A. M. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harold H. (Mildred) Winn, Richmond;
three nephews, Charles F. Winn, Richmond, H Thomas Winn, Houston, Texas, and Glenn E. Winn, Birmingham, and nine
grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Arthur Smith funeral HOme. Rev. Benjamin
Kim, pastor of Struges Memorial Congregational Church, Rev. Robert Hinkle of Columbus Baptist Church and Rev. Gust
a. Bass of Mt. Pleasant Gospel Church will officiate Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. Following
services, remains will be removed to Wayne State Medical School and later interred in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to Sturges Church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mrs.
Harold Smith
"Marine City - Mrs. Harold A. Smith, 72, a resident of the city at 5936 North Riverside drive for the last
eight years, died Monday in Harper Hospital, Detroit. Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 22, 1884, in Ohio. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Smith, Livonia, and Virginia, living in California. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Thursday at the Harvey A. Neeley funeral home, 16540 Meyers road, Detroit. Burial will be in a Detroit cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Helen
Smith, 91
"North Branch - Helen Welch Marion Smith, 91, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Survived by husband, John. Services:
2 p.m. Tuesday, Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. Visiting: noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 13-AUG-2000
Herbert
W. Smith
"Fort Gratiot - Herbert W. Smith, 80, died Sunday, Dec. 26,1999. Survived by wife, Thelma. Service: 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Hillside Wesleyan Church. Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 27-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Jean
D. Harman Smith
"Port Huron - Mrs. Jean D. Harman Smith, 71, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct.
9, 1999. She was born Dec. 27, 1927 in Detroit to the late Jack and Anna Harman. She married Louis Smith on June
23, 1951 in Port Huron. Jean will be most remembered for looking out her kitchen window waiting for all the kids,
including the neighbors, to come home from school. She always said being a wife and mother was a full-time job
and considered it a privilege. After Lou's retirement they traveled and then Jean had a wonderful and fulfilling
short career at Moak Realty. She loved being with her grandchildren. She was known as a good listener who counseled
and provided encouragement to both her family and friends. She'll never know how many lives she touched. She is
survived by her husband, Louis; a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David (Christina) Dobney of Marysville;
a son, David Smith of Houston; and four grandchildren, David, Douglas, Daniel and Julianna Dobney, all of Marysville.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Marysville Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, in the Salvation Army Citadel with visitation from 6 to 7 p.m.
Major David Moffitt and Kenneth Reeves will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 10-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Jean
"Jeanne" Snyder Smith
"St. Clair - Jean "Jeanne" Snyder Smith, 61, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 1993, in Mercy Hospital
in Port Huron after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 6, 1931, in Detroit and had been a lifelong area resident.
She was employed with Blue Water Plastics Co. She was a member of First Congregational Church-U.C.C. in St. Clair
and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 0382. She is survived by sons, John Lee Smith of Orlando, Fla. and James Smith
Karlen of Pensacola Fla; a daughter Miss Laurie Jean Smith, of St. Clair; brothers, George E. Snyder of Clearwater,
Fla, and John A. Snyder of Port Huron; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, William L. Snyder.
Services are 3 p.m., Monday in First Congregational Church-U.C.C. of St. Clair, The rev. Robert Starke, pastor
of First Congregational Church of Port Huron will officiate. Burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Grandlawn Cemetery,
Detroit. Visiting is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and noon to 2:30 p.m. Monday in Young Colonial chapel, St. Clair. Memorials
may be made to the charity of the donor's choice."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Sunday, 24-JAN-1993, p 6B
Submitted by Cheryl.
Joy
E. Smith
"Smiths Creek - Joy E. Smith, 60, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. Survived by sisters, Nancy Gilbert and Idolia
Towers, and brother, Earl Smith. Arrangements by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 27-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Lillian
Maxine (Isler) Smith
"Marysville - Mrs. Lillian Maxine Isler Smith, 67, of Marysville, went horne to be with the Lord, Tuesday,
Dec. 71 1999. She was born June 30, 1932, in Follansbee, W. Va., to Ernest Jules and Kathyn Cooper Isler. She married
Robert Young Smith Aug. 9, 1953, in Detroit. Mrs. Smith graduated from Redford High School in 1950 and attended
Taylor University and Wayne State University, majoring in elementary education. She worked for many years with
H & R Block. She later became a self-emlployed tax preparer and bookkeeper. Her children called her a research
associate in child development and human relations. She was a member of Colonial Woods Missionary Church and enjoyed
reading and working on crafts. She is survived by her husband, Robert; four daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W.
(Cynthia Kay) Crowe of Grand Bend, Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. (Diane Lynn) Krafft of Marysville, Barbara Ann
Smith of Denver, and Michele Renee Johnson of Port Huron and fiance, David Glenn Hayre, of Lakeport; a son, Robert
Young Smith, Jr. of Culver City, Calif.; two granddaughters, Jodi Lynn Krafft and fiance, Charles McLean, of Port
Huron and Jamie Leigh Krafft of Marysville; three grandsons, Jeremy James Krafft of Port Huron, Shawn Andrew Krafft
of Mount Clemens and Cory James Johnson of Port Huron; a great grandson, Cody James McLean of Port Huron; her mother,
Kathryn Cooper Isler of Brighton; three sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Patricia) VanHook of Brighton, and Mr. and
Mrs. James (Wanda) Turner and Mr. and Mrs. John (Kathy) Harris, all of Howell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest J. Isler. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today
and 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec.
10, 1999, in Colonial Woods Missionary Church, Port Huron. The Rev. Robert S. Keller will officiate."
- Source: The Times Herald, Wednesday, 08-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Lydia
E. Smith
"Capac, March 11 - Lydia E. Smith, 84, died Thursday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isa Powers. Funeral
services will be held in the Methodist Protestant church at 2:p.m. Sunday. Rev. Clayton Oliver will officiate and
burial will be in Hoover cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons and two daughters; H. A. Smith, Sandusky,
Gurley L. Smith, Berville. Mrs. A. J. Nye, Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Isa Powers, Capac; also 16 grandchildren and
six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Smith was the daughter of John and Rhoda Terry and was born in Oshawa, Ont., July 11, 1847, and was the last
of a family of nine children. At the age of four, she moved with her parents to Michigan, settling on a farm near
Burville. In 1868 she was married to George Smith. They lived near Burville till 1899 when they moved to their
farm, four and one-half miles south of Sandusky. After the death of her husband in 1915, she had made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Powers."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 11-MAR-1932
Submitted by Joan
Thomson.
Madeline
H. Smith
"Marine City - Madeline H. Smith, age 96, of Marine City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Dec. 13, 1999.
She was born in Detroit on Nov. 18, 1903. She married Otto C. Smith in Detroit on June 17, 1922. He preceded her
in death on Nov. 21, 1975. Surviving are her grandchildren, Christopher (Diane) Smith of Sterling Heights, Jeffrey
(Michelle) Smith of Macomb Twp. and Timothy Smith of Warren; and great grandchildren, Bryan and Adam Smith of Sterling
Heights and Jordan and Mikala Smith of Macomb Twp. Madeline was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, and her
son, Ronald. Services are Friday at 11 a.m. in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City with the Rev. Harvey W.
Reh officiating, Burial will be in Smith Cemetery. Visiting in the funeral home is Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m."
- Source: The Times Herald, Wednesday, 15-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Marie
Brophy Smith
"Clearwater, Fla. - Marie Brophy Smith, 86, of Clearwater, Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in Morton
Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fla. She was born in Stratford, Ontario, and lived in Florida since 1991. She resided
in Port Huron for most of her life. She was preceded in death by Wilbur J. Smith on Aug. 5, 1955. She is survived
by her sons, James W. Smith of Flint, J. Fred Smith of Largo, Fla., N. Thomas Smith of Jacksonville, Fla., and
Richard C. Smith of Hernando, Fla.; 18 grandchildren and 29 great grand children. Memorial services will be held
today in the chapel of the National Cremation Society, Largo, Fla. Memorial services will be held in Port Huron
at a later date."
- Source: Times Herald, Saturday, 15-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Murray
C. Smith, 78
"Harbor Beach - Murray C. Smith, 78, died March 30, 2000. Survived by wife, Clara. Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements by Ramsey Funeral Home."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000
Myrtle
Louise (Thomas) Smith
Myrtle Louise Smith, 86, of 735 Pine St., expired Tuesday, January 17, 1978 in Port Huron Hospital. Mrs. Smith
was born December 28, 1891, in [Bunce Creek] Marysville. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She married Stanley
Guy Smith on Oct. 29, 1914 in Port Huron. He died March 25, 1971. Mrs. Smith worked for more than 50 years as a
sales clerk in area stores. She also was active in numerous service and fraternal clubs. She was a past commander
of the Port Huron Tent Hive 1015 of the Maccabees and served as district manager for the Maccabees in St. Clair
County from 1933 to 1948. Mrs. Smith also was Past Noble Grand of the Oak Leaf Rebekah Lodge 113 and a past president
of the Ladies auxiliary to Canton Huron 15 of the Odd Fellows. She received the Lady of Declaration of Chivalry
for Meritorious Work from Canton Huron 15 in 1925. Recently, she had been a member of the St. Clair County Council
on Aging, the Salvation Army Golden Agers club and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 170. Mrs. Smith is survived by
a son, Glenn H. Smith, Port Huron; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Carol) Scandalito, Bowling Green, Ky; a sister, Mrs.
Howard (Ethel) Gardner, Emmett; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held a 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 1978 in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, with the Rev. O.
William Cooper, Jr., pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery.
Pallbeares were: Norman O'Dell, Roland Ciel, Marc Leonard, Matthew Leonard, Bruce Pastill and Paul Leonard.
- Parents: William Thomas (1861-1925) & Pearl (Livingston) Thomas (1871-1955)
- Siblings: Alvin Thomas (1889-1969) & Ethel (Thomas) Gardner (b. 1893)
Submitted by Kathleen.
Oakley C. Smith
Oakley C. Smith, 58, of 6911 Griswold Road, Smiths Creek, area resident 31 years and a millwright at Port Huron Machine Products Company, died today in Port Huron Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Smith was born August 10, 1904 in West Branch, Michigan. He and Miss Eva M. Bird were married July 23, 1932. He is survived by his widow, a son, Earl W. Smith, Luther, Michigan; three daughters: Miss Joy E. Smith and Miss Nancy L. Smith, both of Smiths Creek, and Miss Idolia A. Smith, Cadillac, Michigan, and a sister, Mrs. Idolia Meyers, also of Luther. The remains are in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
Services for Oakley C. Smith, 58, of 6911 Griswold Road, Smiths Creek, who died Monday in Port Huron Hospital after a long illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Nelson, paster of Sparlingville Pilgrim Holiness Church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Robert Keating, of the Goodells Baptist Church. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery. Russell L. Duckworth, James R. Munro, Robert Fisher, Charles Streeter, J.G. McLane and Herman C. Sass will be pallbearers. The remains are in the funeral home."
- Source: Times Herald, (on or after) 25-MAR-1963
Submitted by Pat Pruitt (granddaughter of Idolia Meyers)
Phyllis
Smith
"A young St. Clair mother, the Tuscola County Prosecuting Attorney and a Lapeer man died during the week end
in Blue Water District traffic fatalities. A Pontiac man was injured Sunday in a mishap near Sandusky. Weekend
accidents claimed 18 lives in Michigan. Among the victims was a jockey whose horse bolted across the inside rail
and into a car at the Kalamazoo County Fair. Three persons were burned to death. Eleven died in traffic mishaps,
one was electrocuted, another broke his neck in a fall from a strawstack, and still another slipped and died beneath
a train."
"Tragedy in St. Clair - St. Clair, Oct.1 - St. Clair Police today were still unable to give a clear picture of what happened early Sunday morning when
Mrs. Deane Smith, 31, of 666 North riverside drive, was killed instantly in a fall from a moving car driven by
her husband. Police said that an investigation would be conducted into the accident as soon as the husband, the
only witness to the accident, is able to answer questions. Police said he was suffering from extreme shock. Mrs.
Smith, mother of two children, suffered fatal head injuries shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday when she struck the curbstone
in the 1100 block of Clinton avenue. She was dead before a physician could be summoned. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Lutheran church with Rev. James Hunter, pastor, officiating. Burial
will be in Hillside Cemetery. The remains will be in the T. R. Bower funeral home until noon Tuesday when they
will be removed to the church. Mrs. Smith, the former Phyllis Schroeder, was born Aug. 1, 1920, in Casco Township.
She was graduated by St. Clair High School in 1938. She was a member of the Lioness club. She is survived by her
husband; two children, Sandra and Gary; her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Schroeder, and a brother, Donald Schroeder,
all of St. Clair, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Genshaw, China Township."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mrs. Reuben Smith
"Mrs. Reuben Smith, died at her home in Cottrellville on Saturday. She was born in the county of Longford,
Ireland, on Sept. 10, 1818. She left Ireland on April 1st, 1833, landed at Quebec, Can., lived there one year and
then came to Detroit in 1834. She was married to Daniel F. Haley in June, 1835, in St. Agnes church, that being
the only Catholic church in Detroit at the time. She came to St. Clair county in 1835 and settled on the Geo. Cottrell
farm. Her husband, D. F. Haley, died in 1848. In 1850 she was married to Reuben Smith, of Cottrellville, St. Clair
county, who died on Jan. 9, 1876. Mrs. Smith leaves four sons and two daughters: James F., John C., Mary E. Haley,
Mrs. Wm. Beers, Canon T. and Candler O. Smith. She died on the farm on which she settled just 60 years ago."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, February 13, 1895
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Robert
E. Smith
"Pvt. Robert E. Smith, 20, son of Major and Mrs. Thomas F. Gleason, 817 Tenth avenue, who has been missing
in action in Belgium since Dec. 19, 1944, was killed that day, his parents were informed by the war department
Tuesday. He was born May 4, 1924, in Port Huron and was graduated from St. Stephen High school in 1942. He enlisted
in the Army March 17, 1943, and went overseas July 8, 1944. He was a former carrier and Times Herald mailing room
employe. Memorial Mass will be sung Monday in St. Stephen Catholic church. His brother Lt. John I. Smith, was killed
in action over Belgium Dec. 30, 1944."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Robert
Patterson Smith
"Funeral: Yesterday - Robert Patterson Smith, 98, formerly of 6370 Lakeshore, 2861 Monticello Drive"
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 05-DEC-1979
Vivian
Y. Smith
"Port Huron - Mrs. Vivian Y. Smith, 56, of Port Huron, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in Mercy Hospital. She
was born July 15, 1943, in Vicksburg. Miss., to Thomas and Marie Lattimore Adams. She married Neal Smith on Jan.
10, 1984, in Port Huron. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery (Diane) Clark, Anthony
Clark and fiancee, Tina Gamble, and Michael Dagg; three daughters, LaConta Clark, Angela Pearson and Mr. and Mrs.
Brian (Ayana) Rivers; three stepsons, Mr. and Mrs. Neil (Betty) Smith Jr., Leland Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Hollis
(Amelia) Smith; a stepdaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel (Bertha) Thomson Sr.; 18 grandchildren; seven step grandchildren;
six step greatgrandchildren; her father, Thomas Adams; and a brother, Coy Adams. Visitation will be from noon until
1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in New Hope Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. A funeral service will be at 1
p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. William T. Nichols will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers
will be James Thomason Jr., Melvin Duren, Frank Edwards Jr., Andrae Powell, Bobby Sanderson Sr. and Keith Rivers
Sr. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Monday, 17-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Wesley
Albert Smith
"Civil War Veteran Dies - Wesley Albert Smith, 90, a Civil War veteran and long a resident of St. Clair County,
died Wednesday night at the Emergency hospital. Mr. Smith was a private in the 1st regiment of United States Infantry
Co. I and served throughout the war. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. Archie Thomas, Port
Huron, a son Orin Wesley Smith, Detroit, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Thursday 14-MAY-1925
Submitted by Cheryl.
William
A. Smith
"St. Clair, May 30 - Funeral services for William A. Smith, 51, prominent St. Clair business man who died
early Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's Episcopal church. Rev. Burton G. Hodgson, pastor, will
officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Remains are in the family home at 576 North riverside drive. They
will be moved to St. Paul's church at noon Friday and will lie in state until the services."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Eugene
J. Snay
"Marine City - Eugene J. Snay, 66, of Marine City, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 24, 2000. He
was born in Marine City on June 2, 1933. He married Katherine M. McMillan on July 14, 1994, in Marine City. Mr.
Snay was employed as a plumber in the heating and cooling business and the plumbing business. Surviving are his
wife, Katherine; children, Vicky and Mary Ann, both of Tennessee, and Steve, Jean Ann, Michael, Patrick, Keith,
Jacqueline and betty, all of Marine City; stepchildren, Patrick, Kerry and Daniel; sisters, Alice Thompson and
Linda DuVall, both of Marine City; great-uncle, Joe DeLorge of Marine City; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony; parents, William and Mildred Wells; and brothers, Keith and John. Services
are at 8 p.m. Friday in the Bower-rose Funeral Home, Marine City. Visiting in funeral home i 6 p.m. Friday until
the time of services at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made directly to the family."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Myrtie
Belle Snider
"Mrs. Myrtie Belle Snider, 70, died Sunday February 27th at the St. Clair community Hospital, after a short
illness. She was the widow of John Snider, who died in 1937, and had made her home for the past six years with
Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, 1659 Range Road. Mrs. Snider was born September 22, 1878 at Armada, Michigan, and
was a member of the First Methodist church of St. Clair. Surviving are a brother, Roy Chamberlin, St. Clair Shores,
and four grandchildren, Robert, Ernest Evelyn, and Jimmie Stelter of Detroit. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
at 2 p.m. from the Friederichs funeral home, Rev. Owen G. Know officiating. burial was in the Richmond cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Lawrence
Leroy Snyder
"Smiths Creek - Lawrence Leroy Snyder, 81, died Friday, Feb. 23, 1990, in Port Huron Hospital. He was born
Sept. 19, 1908, in Logansport, Ind. and had been an area resident for most of his life. Mr. Snyder was a member
of Paul Revere Masonic Lodge 38, Moose Lodge 158 and Eagles. He was a supporter of Marysville High School sports.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lowry and Pat Snyder of Lakeland, Fla. and Vance and Connie Snyder
of Smiths Creek; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Jerry Brown of Livonia, Janice and George Huff of
Tucson, Ariz. and Pamela and Mike Martine of Port Huron; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by a son, Jerry Snyder."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Margaret
Snyder
"St. Clair - Mrs. Margaret Snyder, 84, died Friday at a Pontiac Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Snyder
was born Sept. 3, 1873 in Mt. Clemens, the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth Rusky. She was married to
Emerson Snyder in 1914. Mrs. Snyder is a member of the Immanuel Lutheran church. She live in this area for 40 years.
Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband; a son, Harold A. Snyder, Marysville; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Lesch, Detroit
Mrs. Augusta Stroup, Mrs. Amelia Cochran, and Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton, all of Mt. Clemens. Funeral services will
be held 1 p.m. Monday in Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Rev. Otto Pfotenhauer, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Port Huron, will officiate. Burial will be in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Mt. Clemens."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Matthew Snyder
The death
of Matthew Snyder, an old and respected resident of China township occurred at
his home Thursday morning. Deceased was 79 years old, and leaves a wife, three
daughters and six sons
- Source: Port Huron Daily Times, Friday, 12-JUN-1908
Submitted by Michelle Woodham
Virginia
E. Sobczynski
"Madison Heights - Virginia E. Sobczynski, a former resident of Port Huron and Chesterfield Township, died
in Cambridge East Nursing Home, Madison Heights, on Wednesday, Dec. 29. 1999, at the age of 85 years. Virginia
was born Sept. 12, 1914, in Tarentum Penn., a daughter of Walter and Victoria (Mioczynski) Kraszewski. Virginia
was united in marriage with Joseph L. Sobczynski in Detroit. She retired from Sears Roebuck & Co. where she
was in sales. She was a member of St. Isidore Altar Society, the senior group and a volunteer at St. Joseph Mercy
Hospital, Clinton Township. Surviving are her daughter, Dolores (John) Martin of Canton; sons, Gerald (Jan) Sobczynski
of Sterling Heights and Ronald (Cathy) Sobczynski of Sterling Heights; sister, Peggy Szczechowski of Warren; brother,
Chester Kraszewski of' Shelby Township; grandchildren, Joseph (Mary Fran) Sobcznyski, Gary (Jennifer) Sobcznyski,
Julie (Larry) Hall, Elizabeth (Jim) Deroo, Jennifer Martin, Amy (Scott) Melucci, Cari, Lisa and Holly Sobczynski;
and great grandchildren, Andrea, Alex, Nicholas, Jack, Emma, Nathan and Brandon. Virginia was predeceased by her
husband, Joseph in 1955; a sister, Sally Briggs; and brothers, Jack and Leo Kraszewski. A funeral mass will take
place on Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr, Shelby Township,
with the Rev. Fr. Jerry Machlik as celebrant. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Port Huron. Visitation
is Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Murphy and Hauss Funeral Directors, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb Township, and Monday
at the church from 10 to 10:30 a.m. A Rosary will take place on Sunday at 7 p.m."
- Source: The Times Herald, Friday, 31-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Helen
I. Sokolic
"Brown City - Helen I. Sokolic, age 91, of Brown City, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Maple Valley Township.
She was born Nov. 29, 1908, in Brown City to David and Sarah Sauder. She graduated from Brown City High School
Class of 1925. She attended college at Michigan State Normal School and the University of Michigan and received
her A.B. Degree. She married Nicholas Sokolic in 1993. An elementary school teacher, she taught kindergarten in
Brown City from 1955-1971 and prior to that in Madison Heights and Royal Oak. She was a member of the Brown City
Order of Eastern Star Washington Chapter. She is survived by two children, Sarah (John) Gabbard of Imlay City and
Mary (Jack) Muma of Melvin; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildrern and a sister, Clara Bell of Melvin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick, in 1956, a baby daughter, Madeline, and a son, James , and a sister,
Ester Koyl, and two brothers, Jack and Jake. A visitation will be held today in Carman Funeral Home from 2 to 9
p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Elder John Murray will officiate. Burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery."
- Source: The Times Herald, Friday, 17-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Henry
L. Sokolowski
"Smiths Creek - Henry L. Sokolowski, 66, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1987. He was born Feb. 25, 11921, in Detroit,
and had lived in Smiths Creek since 1930. He married Alice C. Modelewski Feb. 3, 1945, in Columbus Township. Mr.
Sokolowski was a retired supervisor for Grand Trunk Western Railroad, retiring in 1980 after 37 years of service.
He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Knights or Columbus, Marysville Council and American Legion
Post 525, Smiths Creek. He is survived by his wife; son, Larry of Marysville; daughters, Mrs. Terry (Nancy) Trudell
of Smiths Creek and Mrs. Chris (Cathy) Cunningham of Port Huron; five grandchildren; brother, Edwin of Marine City;
three sisters, Helen Tyszka of Detroit. Eleanor Gronen of Center Line and Joann Kosnik of Warren; and several nieces
and nephews. Services will be heed at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Memphis, and noon in St.
Phillips Catholic Church, Columbus township. The Rev. Erwin Bauer, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in
the church cemetery. Visiting is from 7 - 9 p.m. today and 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday. A rosary will be said at
8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be under the auspices of Post 525."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Madeline
Sontag
"Gagetown - Madelnie Sontag, 80, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998. Survived by her children, Marie Smith and Patricia.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Agatha Catholic Church. Visiting: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today Little and Kranz Funeral
Home, Cass City."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JAN-1998
Claude
S. Spalding
"Almont - Claude S. Spalding, 85, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999. Survived by wife, Louise. Services: 1 p.m.
Monday, First Congregational Church of Almont. Arrangements: Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City."
- Source: Times Herald, Saturday, 01-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
David
Sparr
"Port Huron - Mr. David Sparr, 81, of Port Huron went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2000,
in the Evangelical Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Port Huron to the late John and Bertha (Mitchell)
Sparr and was a life long area resident. He married Mabel M. McWilliams April 30, 1939, in Port Huron. She died
Jan. 14, 1999. Mr. Sparr was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was employed at Mueller Brass
for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two
daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Darlynn) Davis Sr. and Lorraine Bradshaw, all of Port Huron; seven grandchildren,
Larry E. Davis Jr., Roy (Pam) Davis, Darlynn (Tony) Casper, Rodger Hand, Leonard Hand, David (Penny) Patterson
and Lynda Patterson; seven great-grandchildren, Miranda Davis, Lucas Davis, Jacob Casper, Kevin Hornbeck, Justin
Hartman, Alyssa Patterson and Kayla Patterson. He was preceded in death by two sons, David Lee Sparr in 1963 and
Arthur John Sparr in 1957; a brother, John Sparr; a sister, Emma Sharpe and a son-in-law, Frank Bradshaw in 1989.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000, in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. James Willett
will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers will be Larry E. Davis Jr., Roy Davis,
David Patterson, Leonard Hand, Ron Davis and Eddy Rademacher. Honorary pallbearers will be Lucas Davis and Jacob
Casper. Memorials may be amde to Alzheimer's Research."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 04-JUN-2000
Calvin
Spears
"Estate of Calvin Spears, Deceased. - Notice is hearby given that a petition has been filed with the undersigned
for letters a Adminstration upon said Estate and that the hearing upon the same has been assigned for the first
Monday in March next at the Probate office in the village and county of St. Clair, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
JOHN McNEIL, Judge of Probate, Port Huron, January 31, 1853."
- Source: P.H. Commercial, 12-FEB-1853
Ellaetta
Spencer
"Mrs. Ellaetta Spencer, Widow of Former Mayor, Dies From Pneumonia - Mrs. Ellaetta Spencer, widow of the late
Dr. Clark E. Spencer, died at her residence, 2313 Cherry street, Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, after a brief
illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Spensor was born in Gullford, New York, April 9, 1847 and came to old Fort Gratiot
with her husband, to make her home 48 years ago, nearly all of which time she had resided on Cherry street. She
was an active member of the First Congregational church, and devoted an unselfish interest to its welfare. She
was a charter member of Mystic Chapter No. 58, O. E. S., and faithfully served as its treasurer for more than twenty
years. In her death the community has lost a woman of sterling worth and integrity of character, possessed of many
excellent qualities of mind and heart, and her death will be deeply mourned by a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Spencer
is survived by one brother, Chauncey Van Cott, of Unadilla, N. Y., who is at present in Savannah, Ga.; also several
nieces and nephews. Mrs. John Van Cott, a sister-in-law, arrived from Sidney last evening. Her husband, the late
Dr. Clark E. Spencer, who was mayor of Port Huron for two terms, died eight years ago. The funeral services will
be conducted by Rev. Matt Mullen Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence, with interment at Lakeside cemetery.
The services will be private."
- Source: The P.H. Times Herald, Saturday, 24-JAN-1920
Submitted by Michael Dingman
Leona
M. Spencer
"Coconut Creek, Fla. - Leona M. Spencer, 75, of Coconut Creek, Florida, formerly of Marysville, died Wednesday,
Nov. 10, 1999. She was born June 13, 1924 in Port Hope, MI to the late William and Mary Maxwell. She married Richard
E. Spencer on Feb. 8, 1947 in Port Huron. Mrs. Spencer was employed by Prestolite Wire Company. She was a member
of the May O'Brien V.F.W. Post 8465 Auxiliary and was a former member of Marysville United Methodist Church. She
is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Karin) Spencer of Harrison Twp.; five grandchildren,
Todd Spencer, Trevor Spencer, Devin Spencer, Aaron Meyers and Shayna Meyers; and a half brother, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
(Ruth) Maxwell of Port Huron. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
in the Marysville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Marysville Funeral Home. The Rev.
Vicky Maxwell will officiate. Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society."
- Source: The Times Herald, Saturday, 13-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Cleveland
R. Spooner
"Port Huron - News has been received of the death of Cleveland R. Spooner, 53, of 725 West Greenfield Street,
Milwaukee, Wis., a former Port Huron resident, who died March 5 in Milwaukee General Hospital after a long illness.
He was born Nov. 3, 1919 in Port Huron. He married Irene Deford. He served in World War II in Italy. He is survived
by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Joanne Moreno, Milwaukee; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Shirley Davis, and Mrs. Beverly
Geise, both of Milwaukee; two brothers, James E. Spooner, Port Huron, and Vern O. Spooner, Carson City, Nev.; a
sister Mrs. Lucille B. Cote, Port Huron; a half-sister. Mrs. Natalie Callendar, Port Huron; a half-brother, Ray
Spooner, Wolverine; four grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren, and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held March 7. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milwaukee."
- Source: Spooner Family newspaper clippings
Date of Death: Mar 5, 1973
Submitted by Alicia
Neidhardt.
Edward
R. Spooner
"Edward R. Spooner, 50 Detroit, former Port Huron resident, died Monday in Shurley hospital, Detroit. He is
survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Cote, Port Huron, and Miss Nettie Spooner, Detroit; four sons,
James E., Vern O. and Cleveland Spooner, all of Port Huron, and Ray Spooner, Detroit; two step daughters, Mrs.
Gordon W. Lee, Port Huron, and Mrs. Raymond Samons, Detroit; his mother, Mrs. William James, Port Huron; a sister,
Mrs. Joseph Higgins,
Detroit; and four brothers, Roy and Russell W.. both of Port Huron;; Floyd Spooner, Croswell, and Frank Spooner,
Detroit. The remains are in the Arthur E. Smith funeral home where Rev. Peter F. Nieuwkoop, pastor of Gardendale
Baptist church, will conduct funeral services at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Croswell cemetery."
- Source: Spooner Family newspaper clippings
Date of Death: Oct 5, 1942
Submitted by Alicia
Neidhardt.
Vern
O. Spooner
"Carson City, Nev. � Funeral services were held Aug. 24 in Walton's Chapel of The Valley, Carson City, for
Vern O. Spooner, 59, Carson City. Cremation was in Reno, Nev. Mr. Spooner died Aug. 22 in Carson City after a long
illness. He was born July 11, 1915, in Croswell. Mr. Spooner married the former Helen Chapman May 2, 1933, in Port
Huron. He worked at Yeager Bridge & Culvert Company, Port Huron, for many years before moving to California.
Mr. Spooner was a carpenter in Carson City. He is survived by his wife; a son, Terry Spooner, Menlo Park, Calif.;
a daughter, Mrs. Molly A. Jones, Mountain View, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Donna L. Taylor, St. Clair; a brother,
James E. Spooner, Port Huron; a sister, Mrs. Bernice Cote, Jeddo; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren
and several other relatives in the Port Huron area."
- Source: Spooner Family newspaper clippings
Date of Death: Aug 22, 1974
Submitted by Alicia
Neidhardt.
Bradley
N. Springborn
"Richmond - Bradley N. Springborn, 40, of Richmond, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999. He was born Dec. 21, 1958
in Detroit. Brad was a loving and compassionate son. The joy of his life was his son, Kyle, whom he adored. He
was a devoted English teacher at Richmond High School, who relished helping his students. He liked all music, especially
classical, and was an avid reader. He was pleased to have earned a master's degree and his parents were always
proud of his accomplishments as an Eagle Scout. He was a good friend and always had a kind word for everyone. He
is survived by his son, Kyle; his loving parents, Ken and Joyce; his adoring sister, Carrie, and brother-in-law,
Gary; dear nephew, Jeremy Todd; aunt, Elaine; uncle, Dale Ruthenberg; and cousins. He will be dearly missed. Memorials
may be made to the Kyle Robert Springborn Educational Fund. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13,
1999, at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 524 Jefferson, Marine City. The Rev. Troy Waite will officiate. Arrangements
are by Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Township."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 12-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Marjorie
L. Springer
"Port Huron - Marjorie L. Springer, 50, of Port Huron, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 in Port Huron Hospital
following a long battle with cancer. She was born to James and Doris Lindsey on Jan. 10, 1950 in Detroit, MI and
married Vernon Springer on Dec. 7, 1968 in Garden City, MI. She recently retired from Port Huron Hospital after
14 years of service. Marjorie was known for her humor and wit, and had a tremendous affection for animals. She
is survived by her husband, Vernon Springer of Port Huron; her two sons, Derek (Sherri) Springer of Port Huron
and Vernon (Sherrie) Springer II of Canton, MI; nine grandchildren, Amanda, Caleb, Vaughn, Nigel, Tosha, Jacqulyne,
Ashley, Alecia and Joshua; her father, James L. Lindsay of North Port, FL; two brothers, James (Lynn) Lindsey of
Applegate and Terry (Marilyn) Lindsey of Wayne, MI; her sister, Kathy (Joe) Yaksich of Garden City, MI; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Lindsey. The funeral service will be 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 in Smith Family Funeral Home-South, 1230 Seventh St. Mary Ann Stackpoole, Port Huron Hospital
chaplin, will officiate. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Marjorie's memory to the American Cancer Society
or the charity of the donor's choice."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 06-AUG-2000
Orvin
O. Squire
"Harsens Island - Orvin O. Squire, 87, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999. Survived by daughter, Nancy Motrinc. Private
services will take place. Arrangements: Gilbert Funeral Home."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 19-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Irene
Stachowski
"Imlay City - Irene Stachowski, 89, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000. Survived by daughter, Mary McKeehan. Services:
11 a.m. Tuesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Muir
Brothers Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 16-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Florence
G. Stager
"China Twp. - Florence G. Stager, 86, of China Township died in St. John River District Hospital on Thursday,
Jan. 4, 2001. She was born on Feb. 2, 1914, in West Branch, the daughter of the late Michael and Rachael Schneider.
She married Emery T. Stager on Dec. 27, 1934 in St. Clair. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church, St. Clair. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Emery; two sons, George (Lee) Stager of Westco,
Texas, and Gerald (Debara) Stager of China Township; two daughters, Jean (Clarence) Baker and JoAnn (Ronald) Closs,
all of East China Township; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 1000, in St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Edward Ritter will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the L. C. Friederichs
and Son Funeral Home with a 8 p.m. rosary and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Memorials may be made to
the donor's choice or the wishes of the family."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Gerald
F. Stahl
"Fort Gratiot - Gerald F. Stahl, 80, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in his residence following
a long illness. He was born Oct. 31, 1919, in Detroit. He married Mary Kay Matthes on Aug. 20, 1976, in St. Clair
Shores. Mr. Stahl served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Lakeshore Presbyterian Church and was a safety inspector
for the Department of Labor. He was a life member of Fort Gratiot Masonic Lodge #374, F&AM, and had dual membership
in Eastgate Masonic Lodge #508 F&AM. He was a member and past president of the Blue Water Scottish Rite Club.
He was a member of the Blue Water Shrine Club and member of the Moslem Shrine. He was a member of the National
Association of Retired Federal Employees and member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12. He was an avid
bowler and was very active in the community. He was a past member of the Hi-Twelve Club and a past Caravaner with
the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2495 of Eastpointe. He was a past secretary of Fez on Wheels, and an avid sailor,
having sailed in several Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat races. He was a former member of the Bayview Yacht
Club. Mr. Stahl is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Stahl of Fort Gratiot; his stepson and daughter-in-law, Steven
and Arlene Matthes of Sterling Heights; his stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Mike Sorgeloos of Clinton
Township and Pauline and Ken Nofs of Lakeport; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorial services will
be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 5235 Lakeshore Road. The Rev. William N. Wingrove, pastor
of Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Joseph Esper, pastor of St. Edwards-on-the-Lake Catholic Church,
will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. St. Clair County Allied Veterans will
conduct military honors. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Presbyterian Church or Fort Gratiot Masonic Lodge #374."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 16-JUL-2000
Laura
Louella Stallard
"West Palm Beach, Fla. - Laura Louella Palm Stallard died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Mrs. Stallard was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene V.A. Stallard; a daughter, Rosemary; and a son-in-law,
David Schultz. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Kyra J. Schultz of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mrs. Sally L.
(Glen) Noble of Pontiac, and Mrs. Judith E (Robert) Mattson of Ruby; and her son, Eugene K. (Yvonne) Stallard of
Jeddo. Mrs. Stallard was born Aug. 27, 1912, in Scotsbluff, Neb., to Mr. and Mrs. Gurn Palin. She married Eugene
V.A. Stallard in Montana Oct. 24, 1931. Laura and Gene were farmers in Montana when the Depression hit. They moved
to West Virginia with their two oldest children. Gene worked their as a coal miner. The other three children were
born in West Virginia. They moved to Michigan in 1943 and to Port Huron in 1946. Laura worked at Port Huron Hospital
for 15 years before retiring. She enjoyed working at various crafts but especially enjoyed ceramics and inaking
porcelain dolls. She thoroughly enjoyed having her grandchildren and great grandchildren around her. Funeral services
will be at the Earl Smith Funeral Home in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 20-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Jane
Stanford
"Beside Loved Ones - Body of Mrs. Jane Stanford is Laid to Rest in Mausoleum. - Stanford University, Cal.,
March 25. - The body of the late Mrs. Jane Stanford, who recently died at Honolulu now rests in the Stanford mausoleum
between the bodies of her husband and son, near the institution of learning that bears their name. Before the final
commitment of Mrs. Stanford's body to the stone sarcophagus simple services were held in the great memorial church
erected by her in loving memory of her husband. The church was filled with thousands of people from all over the
state, who came to pay their tribute of respect. The Rev. John W. Dinsmore, San Jose, made the principal address.
Great piles of floral offerings, sent from all parts of the country, were banked on all sides of the huge tomb
covering a great space on the surrounding lawn and almost hiding from view the sepulchre itself."
- Source: The Daily Herald, Saturday, 25-MAR-1905
Aloysius
J. Stanislowski
"Lexington - Aloysius J. Stanislowski, 81, of 7774 Eden Court, Lexington, died Friday, Jan. 25, 1985, in Phoebe
Putney Hospital, Albany, GA. He was born Aug. 28, 1903, in Port Huron. Mr. Stanislowski was employed at Mueller
Brass Co. for more than 30 years until he retired. He played baseball with the Old Timers League for Mueller Brass,
and was a member of St. Stephen Church. He is survived by a son, Joseph, Mulberry, Fla.; step-son Lloyd Boyce,
Albany, Ga.; four daughters, Mary Brockman, Lexington, Betty Rushton, Dallas, Texas, Rose White, Chicago, Ill.,
and Patricia Zimmerman, Saudi Arabia; sister, Helen Howard, Marysville; 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A step-son, Lawrence Boyce, died earlier. Services are 11 a.m. Wed., in St. Stephen Church. the Rev. Robert L.
Wurm, pastor will officiate. Burial is in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visiting is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mon. and Tues.
in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, Port Huron. A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 27-JAN-1985, page 2A
"Lexington, Services for Aloysius J. Stanislowski,
81, will be held at 11 a.m. Wed., in St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Pt. Huron. The Rev. Robert L. Wurm will officiate.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John and Mark Brockman, Steven Rushton, Norman Cosgrove,
Randy Gilmore and Gale Fuller. Mr. Stanislowski died Friday, Jan. 25, 1985 in Albany, Ga. Visiting is from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, Port Huron. A prayer service will be held
at 7 p.m. Tuesday."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 28-JAN-1985, page 5B
Submitted by Kay Mitchell
Wayne
D. Stapleton
"Lake Wales, Fla. - Wayne D. Stapleton, 63, of Lake Wales, Fla., formerly of Port Huron, died Friday, May
5, 2000, at Spring Haven Assisted Living Facility, Winter Haven, Fla. He was born in Port Huron on July 14, 1936,
and has lived in Florida since 1980. He worked for Dunn Paper Co. in Port Huron for 13 years. He also worked as
a Security Guard for Pinkertons in Tampa, Fla. He attended Lighthouse Baptist Church in Lake Wales, Fla. He was
in the U.S. Army National Guard for three years and served in the Navy. He was a past member of hte Moose Lodge
and past vice president of United Paper Workers Union in Port Huron. He is survived by his wife, Edna P. Stapleton
of Lake Wales, Fla.; his sons, Mark W. Stapleton of Parksley, Va., Randall L. Stapleton of Zachary, La. and Brian
L. Stapleton of Port Huron; his grandchildren, Brandon Stapleton, Weston Stapleton, Randall Stapleton II, Ian Stapleton
and Kalea Stapleton. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Lake Wales, Fla.
Arrangements are by the Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven, Fla."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000
Jason
L. Staton
"Algonac - Jason Lee Staton, 25, of Algonac died Monday, May 15, 2000, in Mount Clemens. He was born Oct.
16, 1974, in Detroit. Jason is survived by his parents, Lee B. and Lucia Staton; and his sister, Gina Staton. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 316 Orchard, Algonac. Canon
Walter Barnes of St. Andrews Episcopal Church will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Clair
County Department of Mental Health (Bi-Polar Treatment). Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 04-JUN-2000
Eleanor
M. Stein, 89
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, on 30-JAN-2000, on page 2B.
Fonda
Marie Stein
"Port Huron - Fonda Marie Stein, 87, of Port Huron, went into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 17,
1999 after a long illness. She was born Oct. 24, 1911 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Amanda Smith and was
a lifelong area resident. She married Harvey J. Stein on Oct. 28, 1933 in Port Huron. He died Nov. 28, 1996. Mrs.
Stein worked at Sperry's in the earlier days. She was a member of Griswold Street Baptist Church, the Women's Missionary
Society and the Winmore Sunday school class, where she enjoyed her church life. She is survived by her daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. John Carveth (Marilyn) Mitchell of Fort Gratiot; sons, Arlan Stein of Port Huron and Mr. and Mrs.
Paul (Karan) Stein of Smiths Creek; eight grandchildren, David, Daniel and Nathan Mitchell, Mark (Jayne) Stein,
Sonia (Christopher) Robinson, Roger and Michael Stein, Kristal (Chuck) Horosco: and four great-grandchildren, Shawn,
Johnny, Katelyn and Megan. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel T.
Stewart of Griswold Street Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers
will be Roger, Michael and Mark Stein, and Daniel, David and Nathan Mitchell. Memorials may be made to Griswold
Street Baptist Church."
- Source: Times Herald, Monday, 18-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Friedericka
Stein
"Miss Friedericka Stein, 85, died Monday at her home, 6166 Neuman Road, after a short illness. Miss Stein,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stein was born September 17, 1863, and lived all her life on the family farm.
She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church and a life member of the Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Society.
Miss Stein is survived by three sisters: Miss Augusta Stein and Mrs. Harry Hartlein, St. Clair; and Mrs. Barbara
Schubert, Detroit; three brothers, John Stein, Van Dyke, Mich; William Stein, Pidgeon whom she made her home; also
thirty-one nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Immanuel Lutheran church Rev.
C. H. Siess officiating. Burial was in Hillside cemetery, with six nephews acting as pallbearers. Friederichs funeral
home was in charge of all arrangements."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mollie
A. Stein
"The death of Miss Mollie A. Stein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stein, of the Kennedy settlement, Saturday
removed a young lady who was well known and highly esteemed in this vicinity. The deceased was born March 4, 1869
and at the time of her death was between 22 and 23 years of age. Though reared on the farm yet a great portion
of her latter years were spent in this city. She was a consistent member of the Lutheran church, regular in her
attendance, liberal in her contributions and active in church work. In that society it is safe to say that there
was none more highly esteemed that the one who was thus cut down in the flower of young womanhood. The funeral
occurred Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran church, which had been approprately draped and beautifully decorated
with flowers for the sad occasion. The services were conducted by Rev. H. W. Schroeder and the Concordia, of which
she was a member, testified to their esteem and sense of bereavement by two special pieces of music. The church
was crowded with people desiring to show respect to her memory and among those present were a number of relatives
and friends from Detroit and Port Huron. In addition to her parents, brothers and sisters a large circle of relatives
in this vicinity and left to mourn her departure. The family desire to thank their many friends for the assistance
rendered during the sickness and death of their daughter and sister."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Frank
Stelmack
"St. Clair - Frank Stelmack, 68, died Thursday, June 6, 1985. He was born Jan. 30, 1917, in Detroit, and lived
in Memphis from 19930 to 1979. Mr. Stelmack retired from Diamond Crystal Salt Co. in 1982. He is survived by his
wife, rosemary' children, Janet McLennan, Henry Kechter and Dwayne Bee, all of Port Huron, Sandra Kechter, Mount
Clemens, Michael Beem, Wyoming, and Dawn Ghekiere, St. Clair; 27 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and
two brothers, Stephen and Michael Stelmack. Services are at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the Kammeraad funeral Home, Memphis,
and noon at St. Philip Catholic Church, Columbus Township. The Rev. Thomas Fraser, pastor, will officiate. burial
is in Memphis Cemetery. Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday A rosary will be recited
8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Jennifer
L. Stephens
"Lexington - Jennifer L. Stephens, age 20, a resident of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 23, 2000, at
St. Marys Hospital in Saginaw due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that occurred on Wednesday. She
was born April 22, 1980, in St. Clair, the daughter of Vince and Wendy Stephens. Jennifer attended Trinity Episcopal
Church in Lexington, where she was a member of the church's youth group. Jenny was well loved and will be sadly
missed by her family and friends. Jennifer is the beloved daughter of Wendy Stephens; the best big sister of Nichole
and Amanda Stephens; beloved daughter of Vince and Billie Stephens and half-brother, Kier Stephens; cherished granddaughter
of Harold and Patricia Smith; loving niece of Randy Smith and Karen Bassette, Lori and John Fleming, Scott Smith,
Glenn and Laurie Smith; her cousins, Charity and Shawn Fleming, Jessica and Samantha Smith; and many, many countless
family and close friends. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Trinity Episcopal
Church in Lexington. Fr. Darryl Pigeon of Trinity Episcopal Church will officiate. Services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at the church. Interment will be in the Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Peck. Memorials in memory
of Jennifer may be made to the family discretionary fund. Arrangements are by Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JUN-2000, page 2B
Albina
L. Stephenson
"Miss Albina L. Stephenson, 63, passed away early Friday morning at her home on Cass street. She had not been
feeling well for several weeks, but had been able to be up and about part of the time. Miss Stephenson, who was
the only child of Eber and Flora Butlin Stephenson, was born August 2, 1884 in China township. She lived all of
her life in St. Clair county and attended country school. Her father was for many years a well-known dairy farmer
in the community. After Mr. Stephenson�s death, Miss Stephenson and her mother lived for some time in an apartment
owned by Dr. Carney, later buying the home on Cass and Fourth streets. Surviving are two aunts, Mrs. James Powrie,
St. Clair, Mrs. Ida Porter Port Huron, and a number of cousins. Rev. Hiram Pegg officiated at the funeral services
which were held Sunday afternoon at the T. R. Bower funeral home. Burial was in Rosehill cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Geraldine
Stephenson
"Marlette - Geraldine M. Stephenson, 74, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was born June
26, 1923 in Brown City to Clifford and Pearl Cummings. She married Harry A. Stephenson on Oct. 7, 1941 in Brown
City. A housewife and loving mother, she is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley (Robert) Ellis of
Marlette and Linda (Duane) Smith of Holiday, Fla.; five grandchildren, Gerald (Carla) Marion, Angela (Donald) Malewska,
Larry Marion, Michelle (Robert) Hudson and Kristi Smith; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Beulah Trainor; and
two brothers, Howard Cummings and Charles Cummings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Stephenson,
two baby daughters, Betty and Donna and four brothers, Eugene, Jay, Don and Bernard. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. Tuesday in the Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. The Rev. John R. Allan will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery. Visiting hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be Robert Ellis, Duane Smith, Gerald Marion,
Donald Malewska, Larry Marion and Mike Hudson. Memorials may be made to the Marlette Hospital Foundation."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JAN-1998
Harvey
G. Sterling, Sr.
"St. Clair - Harvey G. Sterling Sr., 79, of 400 South Third, died Monday in Faith Medical Care Facility after
a long illness. He was born Sept. 26, 1894, in St. Clair township. He and Emily fuller, Port Huron, were married
Sept. 26, 1916. He was employed at Diamond Crystal Salt Company for 36 years, retiring Oct. 1, 1959. Sterling was
a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a member of the Legion of Mary. He is survived by his widow;
four sons, Harvey G. Sterling Jr., Lehigh Acres, Fla., Lambert A. and Bernard S. Sterling, both of Port Huron,
and Albert. J. Sterling, Petoskey; two daughters, Miss Mary E. Sterling, Ames, Ia., and Mrs. Betty Lu Ward, Port
Huron, 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The remains will be in Jay Street Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St.
Mary's Church. Rev. Karl D. Hubble, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A Rosary will
be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Lambert
Sterling
"Lambert Sterling, 79, resident of Port Huron 63 years, died Wednesday in his home, 113 Merchant street, after
a long illness. He is survived by hiw widow, Margaret L. Sterling, Port Huron, a son, George Sterling, Chicago,
a daughter, Mrs. Theodore Kirby, Port Huron, and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Sterling was born, April 11, 1864, in St.
Clair county. He was a member of the Macabees."
- Source: (probably P.H. Times Herald)
Submitted by Cheryl.
Margaret
Sterling
"Resident Here 62 Years
Dies Tuesday - Mrs. Margaret
Sterling, 79, resident of Port Huron 62 years, died Tuesday in her home 113 Merchant street, after a long illness.
Her husband, Lambert Sterling, died May 24, 1933. She is survived by a son, George Sterling, Chicago, Ill., a daughter,
Mrs. Theodore Kirby, and a brother, John Galarno, both of Port Huron; and 10
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Falk's funeral residence. Rev H.H. Davis, pastor
of First Baptist church, of which she was a member will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery. Remains
are in Falk's funeral residence. Mrs. Sterling was born in St. Clair."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 25-MAY-1933
Submitted by Cheryl.
Alvah
Stevens
"Another Soldier Gone - Death of Alvah H. Stevens on Monday Last - Alvah. H. Stevens died at his residence No. 1806 Elk Street, on Monday. Mr. Stevens
was born in Malahide, Ont., on Feb. 26th, 1836, and came to Michigan with his parents and settled in Port Huron
Township, and later removed to Birtchville, where he worked in the lumber woods for B. C. Farrand. He married Malissa
Jones, daughter of John Jones, forty years ago the 14th day of this month, who survives him. In 1864, he enlisted
in the Second Michigan cavalry and was with his regiment under General Thomas in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia,
until his left leg was injured by a log while building breastworks and he was sent to the hospital. He never entirely
recovered from his injuries. All kinds of wild game abounded in this vicinity in his early life and he became famous
as a hunter. Even after the war he removed to Forester, Sanilac county, and could shoot more deer than any other
man in the whole county. His early life in the woods as a hunter made him well fitted for the work of a soldier.
Mr. Stevens leaves a wife and three daughters, Mrs. Julia A. Bradley, Mrs. Wm. Simpson and Mrs. V.R. Hall, all
of whom were with him in his last hours. He died full of faith in his Savior and exhorted all who came to see him
to lead a holy Christian life. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church on Thursday at 2 p.m."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, Wednesday, 23-DEC-1896, page 6
Submitted by Cheryl
Stromberg & Marjean Workman.
Estella
"Stella" Stevens
"Marysville - Mrs. Estella "Stella" Stevens, 80, of Marysville, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in
Mercy Hospital. She was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Peck, to the late Clarence and Eva Tallman. She married M. Kenneth
Stevens on July 18, 1938, in Columbus Township. He died Feb. 18, 1985. Mrs. Stevens was a member of St. Christopher
Catholic Church, the Rosary Altar Society, and Marysville American Legion Post 449 Auxiliary. She is survived by
two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Helene) Smith and Denise Stevens, all of Marysville; two sons, Mr. and Mrs.,Richard
(Nancy) Stevens of Marysville and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Judy) Stevens of Grand Blanc; eight grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Pete (Gloria) Smith. Visitation will
be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Marysville Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be
at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in St. Christopher Catholic Church with visitation from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The
Rev. Arthur Baranowski will officiate. Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons,
Ben, Scott and Tod Stevens, Kirk Smith, Tim Hartig and Jon Watt. Memorials may be made to the Marysville Education
Scholarship Fund."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 13-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Charles
F. Stewart
"Port Huron - Charles F. Stewart, 49, of 770a2 Railroad St., died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1931, in Mercy Hospital
after a two-month illness. He was born Nov. 26, 1931, in Detroit and lived in the Port Huron area seven years.
He married Virginia B. Poszywak Nov. 26, 1959, in Detroit. Mr. Stewart attended schools in Detroit and California.
He was an employee of the Detroit Board of Education and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 547. Mr. Stewart was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Smiths Creek, where he was an usher and
was a former member of the Parish Council. He was a former member of Vedic Lodge 496 F&AM, Detroit, and he
and his wife were a weekend team couple in Sacramental Marriage Encounter. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife,
Smiths Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Beth Ann) Yelencich, Port Huron, and Grace Lynn Stewart, Smiths Creek;
a son, Charles W. Stewart, Smiths Creek; his mother, Anna Stewart Coulter, Port Huron; a brother, John W. Stewart,
Smiths Creek; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy rosary Church,
Smiths Creek, with the Rev. Thomas E. Fraser officiating. Visiting is from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Karrer-Simpson
Funeral Home. A Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes or American
Cancer societies, Sacramental Marriage Encounter of Detroit, St. Vincent do Paul of Holy Rosary Church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mrs.
Charles W. Stewart
"The death of Mrs. Charles W. Stewart occurred at the residence on Clinton avenue April 6, 1898. Mrs. Stewart
left a little one a week old. A husband and six other children also grieve her loss. The Stewarts came here last
fall from Milford and all were afflicted with measles during the epidemic the past winter. Her mother, a sister
and four brothers were in attendance at the funeral which was held Friday afternoon, Rev. O. F. Winton officiating.
Mrs. Stewart was 35 years of age and had been a most faithful wife and devoted mother. The family desire to extend
thanks to the many friends and neighbors for kindnesses rendered at the time of the illness and death of Mrs. Stewart."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Edward
Stier, Sr.
"Edward Stier Sr., China Township Treasurer, Dies - St. Clair - Edward Stier Sr., 75, China Township Treasurer,
died unexpectedly Thursday at his home, 3050 Allington road. Mr. Stier was born Sept. 12, 1882 in China Township.
He had served as treasurer 26 years. Mr. Stier is survived by his widow, Millie; four sons, Edward and William,
both of Marine City; John A. Stier, Van Dyke, and Joseph Stier, St. Clair; three daughters, Mrs. Chester Fern,
Detroit; Mrs. Robert Nicholi, Mrs . Stanley Oke; 32 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. John Maraden, of California.
Remains are in the L. C. Friederichs & Son funeral home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the
funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Walter Schweihofer,
Detroit, will officiate. Rosary devotions will be at 8 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday for women of the parish and
8 p.m. Sunday for men of the parish."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
John
A. Stier
"Orion Township � John A. Stier, 66, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 1984. Husband of Kathleen M. Reynolds; father
of Richard Stier, Sarasota, Fla., Mrs Harley (Marjorie) Ulbrich, Marathon Shores, Fla., and David Stier, Goldendale,
Wash.; six grandchildren; brother of Donald Stier and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Nicholai, St. Clair, Mrs. Chester
(Mary) Fern, Warren and Mrs. Ralph (Theresa) Oke, Rockford. Mr. Stier was a member of the B.P.O.E. No. 810. A funeral
Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Refuge Church, Orchard Lake. Burial will be in St. Mary�s Catholic
Cemetery, St. Clair, at 3 p.m."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Mary
M. Stier
"St. Clair, May 19 � Mrs. Mary M. Stier, 60, former member of the Board of Education of St. Clair Township
district No. 4, and wife of Edward J. Stier Sr., Treasurer of China Township, died early today in her home at 3050
Allington road. A lifelong resident, Mrs. Stier was born in St. Clair Township June 23, 1891 She was a member of
St. Mary�s Catholic church, St. Clair, and belonged to the rosary society of the church. In addition to her husband,
Mrs. Stier is survived by four sons, John Stier, Detroit, Donald Stier, St. Clair and William and Edward Stier
Jr., both of Marine City, three daughters, Mrs. Chester Fern, Detroit, and Mrs. Robert Nicolai and Mrs. Stanley
Oke, both of St. Clair; 22 grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. Arthur Simons, Imlay City, Sister Margaret Joseph,
Cleveland, O., Mrs. Alex Umlauf, Detroit, and Mrs. Arthur Pauly, St. Clair, and four brothers. Aloyisius, Fred
and William Schweihofer, all of St. Clair, and Rev. Walter Schwiehofer, Detroit. Rosary devotions will be held
in the L. C. Friederichs and son funeral home at 8 p.m. today for the women of the parish and Rosary society and
at 8 p.m. Tuesday for the men, The Holy Name society and the Knights of Columbus. Funeral services will be at 9:30
a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary�s church with Rev. Walter Schweihofer, officiating,
assisted by Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Kromenaker and Rev. Bernard LaBelle. The service will be a Requiem High Mass.
Burial will be in St. Mary�s Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Rita
P. Stier
"St. Clair - Rita P. Stier, 58, of 3010 Allington Road, died Saturday, March 20, 1982, in Mercy Hospital,
Port Huron, after a long illness. She was born Feb. 7, 1924, in River Rouge, and lived in St. Clair for 35 years.
She married Joseph D. "Pit" Stier Aug. 22, 1942, in Marine City. Mrs. Stier was a parishioner of St.
Mary's Catholic Church. She was a member of the Marine City VFW auxiliary. She is survived by her husband; seven
sons, Donald, Thomas, Gerald, Joseph D. Jr., and Mark, all of St. Clair, Michael, Garden Grove, Calif., and James,
Casa Grande, Ariz.; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Byorick, Port Huron, Mrs. Rita Heath, Canton, Mich., and Mrs.
Gloria Bennett and Janet, both of St. Clair; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Shovan and Mrs. Ruby Brown, both of St. Clair,
Mrs. Verna LaPorte, Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Viola Williams, Bowling Green, Ky.; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Two sons, Pat and Sam; a daughter, Carol; and a sister, Lillian Solgat, died earlier. Services will be held at
11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visiting begins at 2 p.m. today int e L.C.
Friederichs and son Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m Tuesday."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Verna
M. Stiles
"Irons - Verna Marie Stiles, 68, of Irons, formerly of Yale, died at her home Friday, May 12, 2000, following
a brave battle with cancer. She is the daughter of Vern and Ethel Smith Perry, born in Yale, Oct. 14, 1931, and
had attended Yale Public Schools. Verna and Wesley Parker were married Aug. 8, 1949, in Angola, Ind. Wes died Jan.
3, 1968, in an airplane accident. She and James Stiles were married in Yale, Nov. 23, 1968, and moved to Irons
in 1978. She loved to go shopping, humming birds, cooking for a large group and loved her children and grandchildren.
Surviving is her loving husband, Jim; and her sons, and daughter-in-law, Danny and Kathy Perry of Croswell, Tom
and Lynn Parker of Wellston; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Rich Schavillie of Yale, Cheryl "Chickie"
Hiller of Fountain, Kathy and Tom Wiley of Holland, Tammy Parker of Dublin and Jodi and James McGee of Fountain;
17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marge Demaray, Juanita Sinka and Louise Perry, all of Yale and
Sharon Harvey of Capac; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers, Gene, Rex,
Donny, Arnie and Bob Perry and sister, Linda Owens. A funeral ceremony in appreciation for the life, family and
friends of Verna is at 11 a.m. Monday at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Paco Theisen, Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor
will officiate and burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Yale. Visiting hours are 2 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials are
suggested to 'The Wishes of the Family'."
- Source: The Times Herald, 14-MAY-2000
Maybelle
Hunter Still
"Mrs. Maybelle Hunter Still, 77, Smiths Creek, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1985. Arrangements by the Arthur Smith
Funeral Homes-South Chapel, Port Huron. Mrs. Maybelle Hunter Stine, 77, Smiths Creek, died Wednesday, Oct. 23,
1985. Services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Arthur Smith Funeral Home South Chapel, Port Huron. Visiting: 4 to 9
today."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Donald
B. Stilwell
"Richmond - Donald B. Stilwell, 51, of 35554 Richwood Lane, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 1980, in St
Joseph Hospital-East, Mount Clemens, apparently from a heart attack. He was born June 6, 1928, in Detroit. He married
Marcella Breuer July 2, 1955, in Richmond. Mr. Stilwell was a World War II veteran. He worked at the Ottenbacher
Drywall Co. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Dianne) Reidel and Donna, all of Richmond;
his mother, Mrs. Catherine Stilwell; and a brother, Fred, both of New Baltimore; and two grandsons. Services will
be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Hensch Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold Kreucher, pastor of St. Augustine's
Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Visiting hours are in the funeral home.
A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 02-JUN-1980
Clifford
F. Stocks
"Columbus Township - Clifford F. Stocks, 71, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1980, in Mercy Hospital, Port Huron,
after a long illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1909, in Columbus township. He spent the winters in Van Buren, Ark.,
since 1971. He married Ann Bowman Feb. 22, 1931, in Port Huron. Mr. Stocks owned and operated C. F. Stocks Excavating
for 42 years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a past
member of the Macomb County Earth Movers. He is survived by his wife. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in
the colonial funeral Home, St. Clair Highway Chapel, St. Clair. The Rev. John P. Boucher, of St. Margaret's Episcopal
Church, Carrollton, Ga., will officiate. Burial will be in Kittridge Cemetery, Snyderville. Funeral home visiting
hours begin at 7 p.m. today."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Arthur
J. Stockwell
"Detroiter in Death Leap
Phones Kin Here - A telephone
call traced to Cleveland and then a radio message to Cleveland police located the body of 23-year-old Arthur J.
Sotckwell, 118500 Joann avenue, where he had leaped to his death from a bridge. Norman Williams, Stockwell's brother-in-law,
received the call from Stockwell, who said he was going to commit suicide. Williams communicated with police and
they radioed Cleveland, but not before Stockwell, despondent, it was said, over loss of a job, had leaped to his
death."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Evelyn
M. Stockwell
"China Twp. - Evelyn Mary Stockwell, 80, of China Township died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. She was born July
15, 1919, in Chatham, Ontario to Bartholomew and Ellen Flynn. She married George A. Stockwell on Jan. 18, 1947,
in Sombra, Ontario. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was employed with Detroit Gasket in the 1940s. Evelyn
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. She is survived by her children, Bart (Karen) Stockwell
of St. Clair, Ila (Stanley) Seczawa of Marysville, Diane (Mike) Halvorson of Mio, Barbara (Gary) Ellery of St.
Clair, Carol (Lee) Teichman of Marysville, Mike (Virginia) Stockwell of St. Clair, John (Cathy) Stockwell of St.
Clair and Evelyn (Edward) Weber of St. Clair; 22 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by sisters, Anne Conlon, Winnifred Johnston; her twin sister, Kathleen Hay and brothers, William and Joseph
"Tom" Flynn. Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at
St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. The Rev. Edward Ritter will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery,
St. Clair. Visiting hours are 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. today. A Rosary will be prayed today at 2 p.m. Memorials may
be made to the wishes of the family."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 18-JUN-2000, page 2B
James
P. Stockwell, Sr.
"St. Clair - James P. Stockwell Sr., 54, died Monday, Dec, 10, 1984, in Port Huron Hospital after a long illness.
He was born March 11, 1930, in Marine City, and was a longtime area resident. He married Sarah Weiss Jan. 23, 1953,
in Port Huron. Mr. Stockwell was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was an area livestock dealer.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Susan E. Stockwell, Lakeport, and Jamie Stockwell and Jill Hahn, both
of St. Clair; one son, James Jr., and one grandson, Harold Patrick, both of St. Clair; his mother, Isla Stockwell,
Marine City; three brothers, Kenneth and Frank, both of Marine City, and George, St. Clair; one sister, Marie Evelyn
Duchene, marine City; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Merlin L.
Trumble Colonial Chapel Funeral Home - St. Clair Highway Chapel. The Rev. Edward Ritter, pastor of St. Mary's,
and Pastor Richard Martin of the Assembly of God Church, Marysville, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery. Visiting is from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A Scripture service will be held at 8:30
Thursday."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Charles Stoddard
"F. A. Weyers has received a telegram from Duluth, announcing the death of Chas. Stoddard, on Dec. 21. Mr.
Stoddard was a brother of Mrs. Weyers and formerly resided in Port Huron."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, Friday, 26-DEC-1902
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
John
D. Stommel
"John D. Stommel, 76, 13241 Greiner avenue, Detroit, died at his home March 21st. Mr. Stommel who was a former
St. Clair resident, had lived in Detroit for a number of years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church,
and of St. Joseph's Commandery No. III, Knights of St. John. Mr. Stommel is survived by his wife, Catherine, of
Detroit; five sisters Mrs. Gertruge Zaetsch, Algonac, Mrs. Jennie Kessel, Cleveland, Mrs. Barbara Quinkert, Mrs.
Theresa Bowman, Mrs. Katherine Gray, Richmond, two brothers Joseph Stommel, St. Clair and Peter Stommel, Ypsilanti;
also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held march 24th from St. Joseph church, with burial
in Mt. Elliott cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Joseph
J. Stommel
"St. Clair, April 11 - Joseph J. Stommel, 79, retired Diamond Crystal Salt Co., worker, died early today in
St. Clair after a long illness. Mr. Stommel was born March 4, 1876 in St. Clair township. He and Gertrude Weidenbach
were married June 8, 1904. Mr. Stommel was an employe of Diamond Crystal Salt co. 27 years until his retirement
in 1941. Mrs. Stommel died March 10, 1940. He is survived by a son, Kenneth J. Stommel, St. Clair, a lawyer practicing
in Port Huron; a daughter, Mrs. Jewel Maybee, Ann Arbor; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Ern Bowan, Pontiac,
and Mrs. Charles Gray, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Remains are in the L. C. Friederich funeral home.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic
church. Rev. Edmund Battersby, assistant pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rosary
devotions will be held 8 p.m. today in the funeral home for the Rosary Society and women of the parish and at 8
p.m. Tuesday for Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Anna
Stone
"St. Clair, Feb. 4 - Death claimed Mrs. Anna Stone, St. Clair County pioneer, late Tuesday, three weeks after
she observed her 100th birthday. Mrs. Stone, who recalled showering favors on papooses because she feared the Indians,
died at the home of her son, Walter A. Stone, St. Clair. She was born Jan. 12, 1848, on a Puttygut road farm and
lived her life in the vicinity of St. Clair. Her centennial celebration gained national attention when a Hollywood
radio showman sent her an orchid and read her name over the air. She was married May 13, 1878 to Alexander Stone
in Methodist Episcopal church, St. Clair. Her husband died in 1903. Mrs. Stone's long memory goes back to the death
of Abraham Lincoln when she was a girl. In her early years, husband and wife were obliged to carry a club to fend
off molesting wolves. She is survived by her son, a granddaughter, Miss Marie Stone, and a niece, Mrs. Fred Cottrell,
Marine City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the T. R. Boer funeral home. Rev. Owen A. Know,
pastor of First Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Della E. Stone - [1904 Deaths listed in the Republican,
St. Clair, Michigan]
"Another chord has been severed and another family has been saddened by the passing of one of its dear ones
over that silent river where all is made right by our Heavenly father, to whose call we must all answer sooner
or later. After a continued illness of over a year, suffering from aneurism of the aeorta, Miss Della E. Stone
was relieved from her sufferings on Sunday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock. She was a very patient sufferer and although
she had been confined to bed constantly since October 28, 1903 she never complained. Her death did not come unexpected
as her relatives have know for months past that she could not get better. Deceased was a daughter of Alex and Anna
Stone and was born in St. Clair on May 20, 1885, and would therefore have been 19 years old had she lived until
the twentieth of next month. She had lived here all her life with the exception of about three years which were
spent on a farm just north of this city. The funeral was held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
Rev. R. L. Gardiner officiating. The interment was in the Rose Hill cemetery, at East China."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Juanita
L. Stone
"Sandusky - Juanita L. Stone, 73, died Friday, May 2, 1997 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.
She was born October 23, 1923 in Sanilac County to the late Charles and Gertrude (Dingman) Mavis. She was a life
long area resident. She married Walter (Jim) Stone on April 10, 1948 in Sandusky, he died December 3, 1991. Mrs.
Stone graduated from Sandusky High School in 1943. She was a member of the Sandusky First United Methodist Church,
the Sandusky Eastern Star and The Happy Hour Club. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sandusky First
United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Pringle will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Visiting
hours are 7 to 0 p.m. Monday and 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky and on Wednesday from
12 to 1 p.m. at the church. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Garry) Biniecki of Port Sanilac; her son, Richard
(Susanna) Stone of Sandusky, her brothers Ira Mavis of Sandusky and Russell Mavis of Snover; her sister, Mildred
Marshall of Florida; five grandchildren, Keri, Sara, Mark, Bryant and Holly; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen, and a sister, Beatrice. Arrangements are by the Marsh Funeral
Chapel, Sandusky."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 04-MAY-1997
Submitted by Michael
Dingman.
Kenneth C. Stone
"Las Vegas - Kenneth C. Stone, age 61, formerly of Port Huron, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999. Mr. Stone is survived
by his three children, Kenneth, Brad and Tanya; one stepson, Todd; three sisters, Elizabeth Rickett, Marguerite
Black, and Mary Messerschmidt; two brothers, Alonzo and Edward Stone; his ex-wife, Mary Ellen Morley; and many
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, Elliot, and Stanley. Cremation has taken place."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 19-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Walter
"Jim" Stone
"Sandusky - Walter "Jim" Stone, 66, died Tuesday, December 3, 1991. He was born June 24, 1925, in
Sanilac County and was a lifelong area resident. He married Juanita Mavis April 10, 1948, in Sandusky. Mr. Stone
was a 1942 graduate of Sandusky High School and was a lifelong area farmer. He was a member of the First United
Methodist Church and Sandusky Masonic Lodge. He served on the Sanilac County Bank Board, the Michigan Bean Commission
and as an assessor for Custer Township. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard
and Susanna Stone of Sandusky; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Garry Biniecki of Port Sanilac; grandchildren,
Bryant and Holly; a sister, Joanne Heemer of East Lansing; and two brothers, William and Elwyn Stone of Sandusky.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Sue, and a sister, Aileen Eager. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday
at the Sandusky First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Michael Pringle will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery. Visiting is 1 to 9 p.m. today in the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Sandusky and noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
Pallbearers are Thomas Innes, Albert Stoutenburg, Jack Simmons, Keith Smith, Jim Bader and Clare Waite. Memorials
may be made to the Marlette Hospice or the American Cancer Society."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 04-DEC-1991
Submitted by Michael
Dingman.
Brandon
Michael Stover
"Port Huron - Brandon Michael Stover, 3 months old, 1103 Varney St., died unexpectedly Thursday, July 31,
1986. He was born April 22, 1986, in Port Huron. He is survived by his parents, Brian M. and Katherine Ann Stover,
brother, Ronald, and sister, Jody, Port Huron; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Harold (Rosemary) Stover, Smiths Creek,
and Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Patricia) Surline, Port Huron; and several aunts and uncles. Services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Pastor Wayne Cowling of Community Baptist Church of Port
Huron will officiate. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 01-AUG-1986
Charles
N. Stover
"Croswell - Charles N. Stover, 84, of 21 Brown St., died Friday, May 16, 1980, in Mercy Hospital after a long
illness. Mr. Stover was born Jan. 5, 1896, in White Rock, Huron County. He owned and operated a grocery and meat
market in Croswell for many years. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mr. Stover married Clara Kanaby
Nov. 26, 1919, in Helena, Huron County. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Howard, Charles and Harold J.,
all of Croswell; a daughter, Charlene Koppel, Port Huron; a sister, Carrie Stover, Keego Harbor; 10 grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Rev. Paul Bala,
pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 17-MAY-1980
Clara
F. Stover
"Croswell - Clara F. Stover, 87, died Monday, May 18, 1987, in Port Huron Hospital after a long illness. She
was born Sept. 17, 1899, in Sherman Township, Huron County. She married Charles Stover Nov. 26, 1919, in Helena.
He died May 16, 1980. They owned and operated Stovers Market in Croswell for 46 years. She was a member of St.
Patrick Catholic Church. Mrs. Stover is survived by three sons, Howard, Charles and Harold, all of Croswell; one
daughter, Mrs. Charlene Koppel of Port Huron; one brother, Edward Kanaby of Croswell; 10 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence, one grandson, Dale, son-in-law, Charles Koppel,
one sister and six brothers. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Croswell.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Croswell."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 19-MAY-1987
Frank
B. Stover
"Death Takes Local Broker, Services Friday for Frank B. Stover. Frank B. Stover, 74, of 606 LaSalle Boulevard,
broker's representative for Paine, Weber, Jackson and Curtis, Detroit, for 30 years, died Tuesday in Port Huron
Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Grace Episcopal Church by
Rev. D. Roy Lees, rector. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. The remains are in Albert A. Falk and Son Funeral
Home. Mr. Stover was born Feb 19, 1890, in Port Huron. He married Lela May Wynne Jan., 15, 1913. A Life-long resident
of Port Huron, he was a life member of Port Huron Lodge No. 58, F. & A.M.; Huron Chapter No. 27, RAM; Port
Huron Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar; honorary life member of Port Huron Lodge No. 343, BPOE; a member of Charles
A. Hammond Post No. 8, American Legion; and the Last Man's Club of World War I and The Spanish-American War. He
also was a life member of Grace Episcopal Church. A veteran of World War I, he served with Company 333, Knights
Templar Ambulance Company. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Miss Sarah F. Stover, Port Huron; a brother,
John J. Stover, Port Huron; 3 nephews, John J. Stover III, Salt Lake City and Frank N. Stover and Robert C. Stover,
both of Port Huron."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 27-MAY-1964
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
Frank
N. Stover
"Port Huron - Frank N. Stover, 41, of 813 Jenkinson, died unexpectedly Thursday in River District Hospital,
East China Township. He was born Sept. 20, 1937 in Port Huron, where he was a lifelong resident. He married Gloria
Kalish Feb. 15, 1958, in Port Huron. Mr. Stover was employed in the sales purchasing division of Sta-Kool Systems,
Marine City. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jodi Ann; three
sons, Frank J., Mark D. and Shawn M.; his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Stover; and a brother, Robert Charles Stover,
all of Port Huron. A brother, John James Stover, died August 15, 1978. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visiting hours at Pollock-Randall Funeral Home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 09-FEB-1979
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
Fred
Stover
"Kingston - Fred Stover, 78, of 6916 W. Sanilac Road, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1980, in Marlette Community Hospital
after a long illness. He was born Oct. 20, 1902, in Oxford, and had lived in Kingston since 1935. He married Marguerite
Schwerin Dec. 31, 1925, in Lum. Mr. Stover was a farmer. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Judy)
Armstrong, of Clifford; four sons, Daniel, of Clifford, Cecil, of Lapeer, Kenneth, of Kingston, and Gerald, of
Houston; a sister, Mrs. Thelma O'Connor, of Florida; a brother, Jeremy, of North Branch; 20 grandchildren; and
10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the March Funeral Chapel, Marlette. The Rev.
James Keller of the United Missionary Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Christian Memorial Cultural
Center, Peck. Funeral home visiting hours are from 1 to 9:30 p.m. today and Thursday."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 12-NOV-1980
Irvin
M. Stover
"Port Huron - Irvin M. Stover, 60, of 2032 Stone St., died Friday, Jan. 4, 1980, in Port Huron Hospital after
a long illness. He was born June 29, 1919, in Port Huron and was a lifelong resident of the area. Mr. Stover was
a member of the First Baptist Church. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the Disabled
American Veteran's Chapter 12. He married Sarah V. McKinney on Dec. 24, 1964. He is survived by his wife; five
daughters, Mrs. Jim (Lonnie) Himmell, Goodells, and Mrs. Bernard (Gail) Jonas, Mrs. Jill Renno, Mrs. Donna Jean
Hudy and Mrs. Gary (Leanne) Renno, all of Port Huron; and 16 grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday
in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronald Deegan will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visiting
hours in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 05-JAN-1980
Captain
John J. Stover
"Late J. J. Stover - Passenger Ship Captain 25 Years - Captain John J. Stover, 73, who for over 25 years had
been master of passenger steamers of the White Star line operating between this port and Detroit and other lake
ports, died at his home, 1014 Ward Street, Sunday morning. Captain Stover was born in St. Clair. At the time of
his birth his father, John Stover, was serving as sheriff of St. Clair county, St. Clair at that time being the
county seat. Captain Stover began his marine career when but a youth, his first experience being on fishing boats
plying between this port and Sault Ste. Marie. Among some of the passenger steamers which Capt. Stover commanded
during the last 25 years of his active marine career were the Metropolis, George L. Dunlap, Dove, Darius Cole,
Greyhound, Arundell, Owana, City of Toledo and Tashmoo. Capt. Stover retired to private life about two years ago
and for the past year he had been in ill health. He leaves his widow Rebecca Stover, and two sons, Frank B. Stover,
Detroit and John J. Stover, this city."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Monday, 14-DEC-1925
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
John
J. Stover, Sr.
"Port Huron - John J. Stover, Sr., 73, of 919 Seventh Street, died Friday in Mercy Hospital after a short
illness. He was a retired building contractor. Mr. Stover was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He was born April
24, 1901, in Port Huron and was a life-long resident. He married Mary Jane Cook May 25, 1927, in Port Huron. Mr.
Stover is survived by his wife; three sons, John J. Stover, Jr., California, and Frank N. and Robert C. Stover,
both of Port Huron, and five grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home, Canon D, Roy Lees of Grace Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
Remains will be in the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church. Clark
C. Mockles, Walter Duff, Thern Godbold, Arthur R. Ramsey, A. G. Ramsey and Eugene Knight will be pallbearers."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 23-NOV-1974
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
John
James Stover
"San Diego, Calif. - John James Stover, 47, formerly of Port Huron, died Tuesday in Veterans Hospital, San
Diego, after a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1931, in Port Huron, and lived in California the last 18 years.
Mr. Stover served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 until 1954. He was a carpenter at McDonald-Douglas Aircraft. He is
survived by a son, Vernon Jay, his mother, Mary Jane Stover; and two brothers, Frank N. and Robert C., all of Port
Huron. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Visiting hours at
the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron, are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Grace
Episcopal Church, Port Huron."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 17-AUG-1978
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
Lela
M. Stover
"Port Huron - Lela M. Stover, 90, of 606 LaSalle Blvd., died Friday in St. Clair County Medical Center following
a long illness. She was born May 30, 1888, in Chicago, Illinois. Her husband, Frank B. Stover, died in May 1964.
Mrs. Stover was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the Goulden Guild. She is survived by a sister-in-law and
a nephew, both of Port Huron; and several cousins. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Arthur Smith Funeral
Home-South Chapel. Canon D. Roy Lees, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside
Cemetery. Funeral home visiting hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Pallbearers will be Harry C. Keeler, Clarence F. Thompson, George Day Jr., Robert C. Stover, Donald B. Cole, Frank
N. Stover, and an honorary pallbearer, John S. DePuy."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 21-APR-1979
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
Mary
Jane Stover
"Port Huron - Mary Jane Stover, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 1995 in Mercy Hospital after a short illness.
She was born Nov. 18, 1907 in Carsonville and has been a lifelong Port Huron area resident. She married John James
Stover on May 24, 1927 in Port Huron. He died in 1974. Mrs. Stover was a secretary at the Y.M.C.A. and American
Red Cross prior to her retirement. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, the Altar Guild, Goulden Guild,
the American Red Cross and a life member of the Y.M.C.A. She is survived by one son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. (Claudia)
Stover of Port Huron; one daughter-in-law, Gloria A. Stover of Port Huron; eight grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. V.
Jay (Sherri) Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Tricia) Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen (Jodi) MacLean, Mark, Shawn, James,
and Audrey Stover, and Nathan Hurst; six great-grandchildren, Dylan and Kendra MacLean, John Stover, Kevin, Elizabeth,
and Frank Stover; and one sister, Helen Benson of East Syracuse, N.Y. She was preceded in death by two sons, John
James Jr. in 1978 and Frank N. Stover in 1979; and one sister, Mildred Cook Smith. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday in the Pollock Randall Funeral Home. Dr. John P. Boucher and the Rev. Cannon D. Roy Lees of Grace
Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 19-AUG-1995
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
Rebecca
Stover
"Mrs. John Stover Dies Today In Home - Mrs. Rebecca Ramsey Stover, 72, widow of Capt. John Stover and resident
of Port Huron 45 years, died today in her home, 1014 Ward street, after a long illness. She was a member of Port
Huron chapter, No. 170. O. E. S., and of the White Shrine. She was an alumna of Valparaiso college, Valparaiso,
Ind. Mrs. Stover is survived by two sons, Frank Stover, Detroit, and J. J. Stover, Port Huron; and a brother, William
Ramsey, Pinconning, Mich. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the family residence. Rev. A. E.
DuPlan, pastor of Grace Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Tuesday, 30-DEC-1930
Submitted by Suzette
Bromley (this is my family,
not just website research)
Ruth
Stover
"Ruth Stover, 67, of 781 N. Blacks Corners Rd., Imlay City, passed away Thursday, March 24, at Flint Osteopathic
Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Lum, Mich., September 2, 1909, and lived in Imlay most of her
life. She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Janie Jones and Mrs. Etta Dewey, both of Imlay City: two brothers, Leland
Stover, Imlay City, and Rev. Albert Stover, Iron River; several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Muir
Bros. Funeral Home, Imlay City, Monday, March 28, at 1:30 P.M. Officiating was Rev. Albert Stover of Lakeland Baptist
Church. Burial was in Imlay Twp. Cemetery"
- Source: Times Herald?, 30-MAR-1977
Ryan
K. Stover
"Marlette - Ryan K. Stover, four-month, two-day-old son of Susan E. 691 Boyne Road, died Friday, March 21,
1980, in his home after a brief illness. Ryan was born Nov. 19. 1979, in Caro. He is survived by his mother; his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Lois) Stover, Kingston; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marquerite)
Stover, Kingston, and Mrs. Lillian DesJardins, Marlette. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in March Funeral
Chapel. The Rev. James Keller, pastor of Mount Missionary Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Kingston Cemetery.
Funeral home visiting hours are 1 to 9:30 p.m. today."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 22-MAR-1980
Sarah
V. Stover
"Port Huron - Sarah V. Stover, 54, of 2032 Stone St., died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1982, in Mercy Hospital after
a long illness. She [was] born Jan. 28, 1927, in Fort Payne, Ala., and lived in Port Huron since 1952. Her husband,
Irvin M. 'Smokey' Stover, died Jan. 4, 1980. Mrs. Stover worked at Saffee's Restaurant before illness. She was
a member of the First Baptist Church and Lakeview Rebekah Lodge 26. She is survived by five stepdaughters, Mrs.
Jim (Lonnie) Himmell, Mrs. Bernard (Gail) Jones, Mrs. Jill Renno, Mrs. Donna Jean Hudy and Mrs. Leanne Renno, all
of Port Huron; three sisters, Ms. Claudette McKinney, Port Huron, Mrs. Mary Doss, Fort Payne, and Mrs. Maggie Taylor,
Soddy Daisy, Tenn; four brothers, Wess and Vernon McKinney, both of Fort Payne, Joe McKinney, Soddy Daisy, and
Jim McKinney, Charlotte, N.C.; and 17 grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Karrer-Simpson
Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Deegan, pastor of the Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 11-JAN-1982
Alfred
Streeter
"Alfred Streeter, aged 78 years, died at his home in Fort Gratiot township on Wednesday. The funeral was held
today at Lakeport."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, Friday, 26-DEC-1902, Page 6
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Ambrose
Streeter
"Ambrose Streeter, aged 62 years, died at his home, 1001 Stone-st. Friday night, after a short illness. Mr.
Streeter had been in the carpenter business in this city for many years. he is survived by a widow. The funeral
will be held from the residence on Stone-st., Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.
Burial at Lakeside."
- Source: The Daily Herald, 21-SEP-1907
"Died at Home on Stone Street Friday Evening
- Ambrose Streeter, aged 62 years, died at his home at 1001 Stone street Friday evening. The funeral will be held
from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which order the
deceased was a member."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 21-SEP-1907
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Ardain
Streeter
"Fargo - Ardain Streeter died at his home on Thursday. The funeral was held at the home of his father Saturday.
Rev. Caldwell officiating. The remains were taken to Armada for burial on Sunday."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 26-FEB-1901
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Christina
Jane Streeter
"Jeddo - Christina Jane Streeter, 89, of 8910 Lakeshore Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1986, in Evangelical
Home after a long illness. She was born March 9, 1896, in Jeddo, where she lived all of her life. She married Guy
J. Streeter Jan. 21, 1920, in Port Huron. He died Aug. 9, 1952. Mrs. Streeter was a member of North Lakeport Wesleyan
Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Halford I. and Elizabeth M. Streeter, Port Huron; three
granddaughters, Elizabeth S. Vance, Darien, Conn., Nancy Streeter Grant, St. Clair, and Carol Ann S. Lewis, North
Street; seven great-grandchildren one brother, Travers L. Keener, Jeddo; and several nieces and nephews. Services
will be held at 1 a.m. Friday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron. The Rev. Jeffery Heron of North
Lakeport Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: (probably) The Times Herald
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Clarence
E. Streeter
"Clarence E. Streeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Streeter, age 17 years, died Saturday evening at the home
of his sister, Mrs. William Allen, 1209 Harker street, after a lingering illness. Besides his parents, he is survived
by three sisters, Mrs. William Allen and Margaret Streeter and Arleen Streeter, all of this city, and by two brothers,
Lawrence and Louis, Jr., of this city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at 1209 Harker street
and at two o'clock at the Free Methodist church, on Elmwood street. Burial in Lakeside cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 11-JUL-1921
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Courtland
Streeter
"Gardendale - Courtland Streeteer left this place a week ago as deckhand on the boat Rhoda Stewart. Saturday
when near Alpena a flue blew out of the boilder, scalding him so badly that he died Sunday night. His remains arrived
home Tuesday."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 28-MAY-1896
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Earl
H. Streeter
"Earl H. Streeter, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Streeter, 2323 Fourteenth street, died Monday afternoon
at the Emergency hospital. He is survived by his parents three brothers, Wilbur, ??mer and Wesley; three sisters,
Mrs. Howard Hill, Grace and Viola (?) all of Port Huron."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, Tuesday, 23-OCT-1921
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Elenore
Streeter
"Mrs. E. F. Streeter and Mrs. Sarah Roy Pass to the Beyond - Mrs. Elenore Ferguson Streeter, an old and respected
resident of this city, died at her home, 2333 Elk st., Tuesday afternoon, after a long illness. Deceased was 81
years of age and is survived by a daughter, Miss Orpha M. Streeter, who lived at home. Mrs. Streeter was the widow
of Merrit Streeter, who died several years ago. The funeral will be announced later."
- Source: P.H. Daily Herald, 28-MAR-1906
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Frederick
L. Streeter
"Frederick L. Streeter, 86, native of Fort Gratiot, died early today in his home...after a long illness. Mr.
Streeter was born April 3, 1862, in Fort Gratiot Township, and was a well known dairy man there. He is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Russell H. Hewson, Detroit, and Mrs. George W. Boman, Port Huron; two brothers, Louis Streeter
and Hugh Streeter, both of Port Huron, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The remains are in the Arthur Smith funeral home were services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Stanley
Norton, pastor of Church of Nazerene, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald(?), date unknown
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
George
Streeter
"Fargo - Nov. 10. - George Streeter died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ben Lapien Saturday morning after
a long illness of typhoid fever. The funeral services were held from the M.P. church Tuesday afternoon, Elder Crandall
officiating. Interment at Spring Hill cemetery. The deceased leaves two sisters and one brother to mourn his loss."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 12-NOV-1908
"Late George Streeter - George Streeter
died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ben Lepien, Nov., after an illness of eight weeks of typhoid fever. The funeral
was held from the Fargo M.P. church, conducted by Elder Crandall, of Caro, assisted by Brother F. Pohley and Rev.
Dolph, of Fargo. Interment at Springhill cemetery. He leaves two brothers, William Streeter, of Avoca, and Henry
Streeter, of Birmingham, Mich., and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Frede, of Detroit; Mrs. Herman C. Lepien and Mrs.
Benhard Lepien, of Avoca, and Mrs. Julius Hoffmeyer, of Detroit."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 28-NOV-1908
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
George
E. Streeter
"George E. Streeter, 89, of 5617 Lake Shore road, a lifelong resident of Fort Gratiot Township and former
treasurer of Keewahdin School, died early today in Lester Nursing Home, Port Huron, after a long illness. He was
born May 6, 1863, in Fort Gratiot Township. He and Eliza Foulks, North Street, were married Sept. 1, 1897. He was
a member of United Missionary church. Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Alfred Streeter, Port Huron;
a step-son Arthur Bailey, Port Huron; three daughters, Mrs. Guy Thornton and Mrs. Corliss Thornton, both of Port
Huron, and Mrs. John McMillan, Detroit; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The remains are in the
Arthur Smith funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in United Missionary church with Rev.
J.E. Tuckey, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeport Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 25-SEP-1952
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Hannah
Streeter
"Mrs. Hannah Streeter, aged 59 years died at her home in Gardendale Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be
held from the Gardendale Baptist church at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Burial at Lakeport."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 06-AUG-1903
"Miss Hannah Streeter died at her home
in Gardendale Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Emanuel Baptist
church. The interment will take place at Lakeport."
- Source: P.H. Daily Herald, 06-AUG-1903
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Harriet
V. Streeter
"Mrs. Harriet V. Streeter, 51, resident of Fort Gratiot township all her life and widow of Ross Streeter died
Sunday afternoon in Port Huron General hospital after a (?) illness. She is survived by a son, Frederick Streeter,
and a daughter Mrs. Lawrence Graves, both of Fort Gratiot township; her father (?) Richardson, and a brother, (?)
Richardson, both of Port Huron and a sister, Miss Marie Richardson, St. Clair. The remains are in the Arthur Smith
funeral home, where (?) services will be held at 2 (?) Wednesday. Rev. Freeman (?), pastor of the Church of the
Nazarene, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Monday, 17-JUN-1940
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Hugh
Streeter
"Hugh Streeter, 93, Detroit, former Port Huron resident, died Tuesday. Mr. Streeter was born Oct. 8, 1868,
in Port Huron, son of Wesley and Maria Streeter. His wife, Mrs. Eva M. Streeter, died years ago. Mr. Streeter is
survivied by four daughters, Mrs. Alberta Arnold and Mrs. Evelyn Hunt, both of Detroit, Mrs. Hazel Davidson, Marathon,
Fla., and Mrs. William Minor, Marine City, and several grandchildren. Remains are in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home,
Marine City. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Lakeport Cemetery. Rev. John A. Keller, retired
pastor of the United Church of Christ, Marine City, will officiate."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Wednesday, 06-DEC-1961
Jane
Streeter
"Mrs. Soloman Streeter, one of the pioneers of Grant township, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
S. S. Arndt, of Jeddo, on Monday, aged 68 years. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, at 11 a.m., from the Jeddo
church."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 05-NOV-1895
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
John
G. Streeter
"Fargo - March 17. - John G. Streeter, a highly respected pioneer of this place died at the home of his son
Wm. Streeter. Deceased was 74 years of age. He leaves four daughters and two sons to mourn his loss. The funeral
was held from the M. P. church Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Elder Rodesiler, of the Evangelical church, officiated. Interment
at Spring Hill cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Daily Herald, 20-MAR-1906
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Louis
N. Streeter
"Louis N. Streeter, 82, of 3230 Streeter drive, Fort Gratiot Township, retired contractor, died Thursday in
a local nursing home after a long illness. He was born Feb. 11, 1874, in St. Clair County. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Nancy Streeter, two daughters, Mrs. James Price, Port Huron, and Mrs. Don Ross, Dearborn; two sons,
Louis C. Streeter, Utica, and Lawrence Streeter, Brooksville, Fla.; nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
The remains are in the Arthur Smith funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. James
Anger, pastor of Moody Memorial church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Friday, 21-SEP-1956
Lucinda
Streeter
"Former Resident of Jeddo Expires Here - Mrs. Lucinda Streeter, 77, resident of Port Huron 15 years, died
Friday in the home of her daughter Mrs. George L. Windsor, 1504 Washington avenue after a long illness. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles R. Maines and Mrs. Windsor, both of Port Huron: two sons Guy Streeter,
Capac, and Glenn Streeter, Flint: a brother, Fred Roberts, St. Clair: and a grandson, Halford Streeter, Capac.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Maines home, 929 Tenth street. Burial will be in Jeddo cemetery.
Mrs. Streeter was born in Berlin township, Jan. 11, 1855. She lived many years in Jeddo before coming to Port Huron."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 06-AUG-1932
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Margaret
Streeter
"Died At Poor House - Mrs. Margaret Streeter Passed Away on Sunday - Mrs. Margaret Streeter, aged 94 years,
who was taken to the poor house last week, died at the institution Sunday night. She had lived with her son in
Brockway up to a few days ago. The neighbors complained that she was being neglected and she became a county charge."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 21-JAN-1907
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Maria
Streeter
"Mrs. Maria Streeter, aged 76 years, died at the home of Mrs. Evans at Lakeport this morning. The funeral
services will be held from the Lakeport church Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. The Interment will be made in
the Lakeport cemetery. Mrs. Streeter was a pioneer resident of Fort Gratiot township. She is survived by two sons,
Fred Streeter of Fort Gratiot township, and Louis Streeter, of this city."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Monday, 27-FEB-1917
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Maria
Streeter - [Mary Maria Streeter]
"Mrs. Fred Streeter - Mrs. Maria Streeter, wife of Fred Streeter, died at the family residence on the lake
shore road near the life saving station, last night. The funeral services will be held at two o'clock, with internment
in Lakeside cemetery. Mrs. Streeter was 49 years of age."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, date unknown
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Matilda
Streeter
"Mrs. Matilda Streeter died at her home at Jeddo, this morning at 1 o'clock, aged 74 years. The funeral will
be held from the Lakeport church at 11 o'clock Sunday fornoon.""Mrs. Matilda Streeter died at her home
at Jeddo this morning at 1 o'clock, aged 74 years. The funeral will be held from the Lakeport church at 11 o'clock
Sunday forenoon."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 13-FEB-1895
Submitted by Patricia
Forte, (not her Streeter family).
Mattie
V. Streeter
"Mrs. Herbert Streeter, of Gardenale died Monday night, aged 49 years. The funeral will be held on Thursday
forenoon."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 24-JAN-1899
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Melville
D. Streeter
"Melville D. Streeter, seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Streeter of Twenty-fourth street died early
Sunday morning at the home. The funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. with burial at lakeside. Rev. Levi Bird
officiated at the ceremony."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 06-AUG-1923
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Phoebe
Streeter
"Mrs. Phoebe Streeter died at her home at 2720 Armour street this morning at an early hour. The deceased was
32 years of age. The funeral will be held from the residence Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Burial in Lakeside
cemetery."
- Source: The P.H. Times Herald, Monday, 30-DEC-1912
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Ross
C. Streeter
"Ross C. Streeter, 48, crane operator and Fort Gratiot township resident all is life, died Thursday in Port
Huron General hospital after a short illness. Ross Streeter, who was born Aug. (?) in Lakeport is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Hattie Streeter, a son Frederick Streeter; a daughter Mrs. Lawrence Graves, and father Fred Streeter,
all of Fort Gratiot township and two sisters, Mrs. George Boman, Fort Gratiot and Mrs. Harry Hewson, Detroit. The
remains are in the Arthur Smith funeral home, where (?) services will be held at 1:30 on Sunday. Burial will be
in Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, Friday, 22-DEC-1939
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Sarah
M. Streeter
"Mrs. Sarah M. Streeter, widow of the late Ambrose Streeter, passed away at the family residence, 810 St Clair
street, Tuesday noon, November 21. The deceased is survived by one daughter and two sons: Mrs. J. F. Berk and H.
A. Waite of Port Huron and Charles Waite of Alpena, Mich. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock from the family residence and from the Grataiot Avenue Methodist church at two o'clock. Rev. Mr. Weaver,
of the Gratiot Methodist church and Rev. Mr. ____(to dark to read) will conduct the services."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 22-NOV-1916
Submitted by Marjean
Workman.
Mrs.
Wallace Streeter
"Mrs. Wallace Streeter died at her home Tuesday, Dec. 22. Funeral Saturday afternoon at M.P. church at one
o'clock. Interment at Highbank cemetery, Armada, Sunday."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 24-DEC-1914
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
William
H. Streeter
"William H. Streeter, aged 75 years, died Tuesday night at is home near Smith Creek, of bronchial pneumonia.
Mr. Streeter was a Civil war veteran, having served with Company II, Twenty-Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry.
The deceased is survived by three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Fred Goodman, Port Huron, Mrs. Madison London, Salt
Block; Mrs. Amos Flewelling, Millersberg; William M. Streeter and Herbert L. Streeter of Smith Creek. The funeral
will take place Thursday at 1 p.m. at the family residence. The remains will be taken to Lakeport for burial."
- Source: P.H. Times Herald, 16-AUG-1922
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Mrs.
William H. Streeter
"Mrs. Wm. H. Streeter died at her home, 1117 Miller street, this afternoon, aged 42 years."
- Source: P.H. Daily Times, 13-NOV-1903
Submitted by Patricia
Forte.
Godfried
Streit
"Death of Godfried Streit. - The subject of this sketch was born in Bavaria, Germany, February 24, 1821, and
died at his home in this city Friday, March 6, 1891, aged 70 years and 12 days. He came to America in 1848, stopping
in Buffalo, N. Y., until 1854, when he returned to Germany and brought his family back with him. On July 24, 1857,
they came to St. Clair where they have lived ever since. He was the father of three children all of whom with his
wife survive him. The funeral was held on Monday from St. Mary's church and the remains buried in the Catholic
cemetery."
- Source: St. Clair Historical Museum Collection
Submitted by Pat Love
Norma
Stringos
"Peck - Norma Stringos, age 78, of Peck died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Shelby Township. She was born July 9,
1921, in Peck to Archie and Minnie Lester. She graduated from Peck High School Class of 1938. She was married to
Fritz Eberhardt until his death in 1973. Later she married James Stringos. She was a housewife and loving mother
and also worked for many years at Kilgus-Eberhardt Grocery in Peck. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star
Sandusky Chapter. She is survived by a brother, Vern (Jeannie) Lester of Northville; nieces, nephews and great-nieces
and nephews; and a former sister-in-law, Donna Hillman; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,
James Stringos; a sister, Velma Royse; and a brother, Lou Lester. A visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and
Monday at Carman Funeral Home in Peck. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the
Rev. Dave Freeland officiating, and burial in Elk Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society or Hospice."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000
Betty
Jean Struthers
"Clyde Twp. - Mrs. Betty Jean Struthers, 69, of Clyde Township died unexpectedly Thursday, May 4, 2000, in
her home. She was born February 10, 1931, in Port Huron to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Yale) Anglebrand and was
a life long area resident. Mrs. Struthers retired from Prestolite Wire Company. She was an avid bingo player and
was always willing to help. She was like a foster grandmother to many of her extended family. She is survived by
a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Linda) Eggert and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Carol) Castell and Mr. and Mrs.
Donald (Kathy) Struthers all of Port Huron; seven grandchildren, Melissa Hutchinson, Krystal Castell, Amanda Green
and her husband Donald, and Melissa, Greg, Karry and Nicole Struthers; a brother, Stewart Anglebrandt of Yale;
special cousin Joan Roskey; an uncle, Bill Yale; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Castell, in 1957; a brother, Darwin Anglebrandt, and a sister, Marion Simmons. Visitation will
be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Funeral Liturgy will begin at 9:30
a.m on Monday, May 8, 2000, in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home with procession to St. Stephen Catholic Church for
the Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. The Reverend David Lesniak will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tom Eggert, Robert Castell, Don Struthers, Greg Struthers, Melton Lawrence Jr. and James Struthers.
Memorials may be made to Michigan Heart."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000
John
E. Stubbs
"St. Clair - John E. Stubbs, 61, of 5494 St. Clair Highway, died Monday in River District Hospital after a
long illness. He was born June 21, 1915, in Lambton county, Ont. He married Lois Bell June 19, 1937. Mr. Stubbs
operated the Mobil Gas Station, St. Clair, for 20 years. He was a 17 year employee of the Sears-Roebuck co. store,
Port Huron. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of St. Clair and the church Men's Club. He was a charter
member of St. Clair special Police Department. Mr. Stubbs is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Barr,
Romeo, and Mrs. Janet Blanck, Marine City; two sons, Joseph E. Stubbs, Washington, D. C., and the Rev. John C.
Stubbs, Franklin, Mich.; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, St. Clair, and Mrs. Mary Griffith,
Detroit, and six brothers, Arthur L. Stubbs, West Linn, Ore., Herbert, Warren and Roy Stubbs, all of St. Clair,
Charles Stubbs, Port Huron, and Frank Stubbs, Los Angeles, Calif. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in
First United Methodist church of St. Clair. The Rev. Doug Trebilcock, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in
Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair. Remains are in L. C. Friederichs and son funeral Home, St. Clair, where visiting
hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the church."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Floyd
N. Sturdevan
"Port Huron - Floyd N. Sturdevan, 89 of Port Huron, died Monday Dec. 15, 1997 after a short illiness. He was
born on July 14, 1908 in Port Huron and was a lifelong area resident. He married Helen M. Sturdevan, who preceeded
him in death on June 4, 1974. He was a retired Port Huron Fire Fighter with 35 years of service and a member of
International Association of Fire Fighters. He had a great interset in the water and ships and sailed on the lakes
after retirement. Mr. Sturdevan was a respectful and patriotic American and loved his God and Country. He was also
very proud of his Irish heritage and was a member of St. Stephen Church. Surviving are his daughter, Joan (L. Arnold)
Chickonoski of Port Huron; son, Nelson P Sturdevan of Port Huron; sister, Velme Kennedy of Port Huron; 16 grandchildren;
25 great grandchildren; and two great great granddaughters (Jessica Elizabeth and Jacklyn Jordan Haynes). He was
preceeded in death by his daughters, Mary Lou Bishop and Nancy Burns; son, Floyd (Sam) Sturdevan; daughter in law
Rosa Sturdevan; great granddaughter, Crystal Kujda; brothers Raplh and James Sturdevan; and sister, Gertrude Stone.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Church. The Rev. David J. Lesniak, Pastor of St.
Stephen's Church will officate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will ne from 7 to 9 p.m. today
and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A Scripture Service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be
made to St. Stephen Church. Pallbearers will be Mr. Sturdevan's Grandsons."
- Source: The Times Herald, 17-DEC-1997
Submitted by Cindy Ward
(granddaughter)
Helen
M. Sturdevan
"Port Huron - Mrs. Helen M. Sturdevan, 64, of 3070 Riverwood Heights, died Tuesday in the home of her son,
Nelson P. Sturdevan, Duluth, Minn., after a long illiness. She was born March 3, 1910, in Port Huron, and lived
here all her life. She attended Port Huron Area Schools. She was married to Floyd N. Sturdevan November 23, 1927.
Mrs. Sturdevan is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. L. Arnold (Joan) Chickonoski, Mrs. Roy E. (Mary)
Bishop, both of Port Huron, and Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Kujda, Dearborn; two sons, Floyd A. Sturdevan, Port Huron,
and Nelson P. Sturdevan, Duluth; three sisters, Mrs. Vera M. Brandimore, Mrs. Kenneth (Leona) Miller, of Port Huron
and Mrs. Dorwin B. (Lillian) McLane, Marysville; an uncle Frank Rosbury, Detroit; 16 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Rev. James W. Opferman,
associate pastor, will officiate. Arnold F. Chickonoski, Roy M. Bishop, William P. Kujda, William Scott, Ronald
P., Samuel F. Timothy F. and David M. Sturdevan will be pallbearers. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. The
remains are in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 8:00 p.m. Friday."
- Source: The Times Herald, 05 & 06-JUN-1974
Submitted by Cindy Ward
(granddaughter)
Miguel
Suarez
"Port Huron - Miguel Suarez, 72, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. Arrangements by Arthur Smith Funeral Home are
incomplete."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 27-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Donna
J. Suerwier
"Port Huron - Donna J. Suerwier, 65, of Port Huron, died Saturday, Dee. 25, 1999, in her home unexpectedly.
She was born June 10, 1934, at home on Suerwier Road in Applegate, to the late Glenn and Frances Suerwier. Donna
was the office manager for Dr. Cantwell and Anesthesiology Associates for more than 30 years. She was deputy director
of the St. Clair County Chapter of the American Red Cross and was also an Emergency Services Assistant. She was
a member and past president of the Medical Assistanis Association. She enjoyed traveling, watching the Great Lakes
freighters, photography and crocheting. She was a graduate of St. Clair County Community College and was a lifelong
member of the Lexington United Methodist Church. She is survived by a nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Tina) Suerwier
of Bad Axe and their sons, Randy and Steve; a niece, LuAnn Suerwier of Port Huron and her sons, Anthony, Joel and
Jeremy; a sister-in-law, Pauline Suerwier of Bad Axe; two aunts, Rebecca English of Lexington and Caroline Suerwier
of Port Sanilac; many cousins including Carolyn O'Neill and her family; her special friends, Mr. and Mrs. James
(Marian) Relken; and her many friends from the American Red Cross. Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday in the Poillock-Randall Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Ronald W. Smith, chaplain for the St. Clair County Chapter of the American Red Cross,
will officiate. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross St. Clair
County Chapter Emergency Building Fund."
- Source: The Times Herald, Monday, 27-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Theodore
C. "Ted" Sugierski
"Sault Ste. Marie - Theodore C. "Ted" Sugierski, 92, passed away Monday, December 6, 1999 at Tendercare
Nursing Home in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Ted was born December 9, 1906 in Niedrzewica S. Koscieina, Lublin,
Poland to Piotr and Margareta (Nee Gaszcz) Suger. He immigrated as a young man to Richmond, MI later moving to
Hamtramck. He quit school as a youth to help raise his younger brothers when his mother died and his dad became
ill. He worked for Hudson Motors as a shaper. He married Sabina C. Zochowski January 12, 1946. They farmed in Armada,
MI until her death, returning to Hamtramck in 1962. He became a U.S. Citizen June 25, 1963. In 1963 Ted was employed
at Knollwood Country Club as a greenskeeper, retiring in May 1997 at age 90. He married Irene Justewicz on November
23, 1973 in Hamtramck. Ted moved to Pickford, MI in 1998. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan, loved to read western
novels and had pet cats. He is survived by 2 daughters , Cecilia (Douglag) Snarski of Goodells, MI and Theodora
(William) Merchand of Pickford, MI; 5 grandchildren, Juliana & Wayne Snarski & Peter, Victor, and Shelia
Merchand; 2 step daughters, Amber (Alfred) Klebba of Columbus, MI & Salemia (Ronald) Burnski of Detroit, MI;
and 7 step grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Rose Sugierski of Warren, MI, and Virginia Sugierski
of Roseville, MI and several nieces and nephews; special friend, Lena Snarski of Hamtramck. Ted is preceded in
death by his parents, Piotr and Margareta Suger; 3 infant siblings in Poland; brothers and sister, John, Stella,
Ed, Walter, William, Chester, and Joseph; 1st wife, Sabina Zochowski; 2nd wife Irene Rzemkowski and friend Gertie
Gooch Austin. Visitation is today from 2 to 9 p.m. Scripture Service tonight at 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be
held Friday begining at 10:30 a.m. with Mass at St. Ladislaus Church, Hamtramck Friday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will
be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Arrangements by Krot Funeral Home, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 09-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
George
Sullivan
"Port Huron - George 'Bud' Sullivan, 71, of Port Huron, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998 in the Evangelical Home
after a long illness. He was born Aug. 4, 1926 in Port Huron and lived most of his life in the area. He married
Linda Baisley on March 18, 1984 in Port Huron. He retired in 1985 from Port Huron Paper Company after thirty-eight
years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of American Legion Charles Hammond Post
#8. He was baptized, confirmed and raised in Our Saviour Lutheran Church and was presently a member at St. Martin
Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife; five step-sons, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (Patti) Baisley of Sapulpa, Oka.,
Mr. and Mrs. James (Annette) Baisley of Port Richey, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Julie) Baisley of Mio, Mr. and
Mrs. Tim (Karen) Baisley of Hampton, VA. and Mr. and Mrs. Ken (Natalie) Baisley; two step-daughters, Mr. and Mrs.
Steve (Cathy) Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Carol) Gonzales, all of Port Huron; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild;
a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ken (Jane) Rich of Missouri; three sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roger (Donna) Taylor, Kathleen
Johnston, all of Port Huron and Mr. and Mrs. Rick (Ruthann) Knave of Warrenton, VA.; two brothers-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Don (Diane) Seltzer of Garland, Texas and Fred Radtke; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and special friends,
Steve and Linda Ady and their children, Brenda and Lisa Taylor and Bill and Mary Wahl. He was preceded in death
by his former wife of twenty-five years, Louise in 1980, a grandson, Nicholas Baisley, his parents, George and
Emma Sullivan and a sister, June Radtke. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Martin Lutheran
Church, Port Huron. The Rev. Phyllis I. Hormann will officiate. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery, Kimball Twp.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Graveside Military honors
will be under the auspices of St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JAN-1998
Carolyn
J. Surline, 72
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, on 20-FEB-2000, on page 2B.
Anna
M. Susick
"St. Clair � Mrs. Anna M. Susick, 1323 St. Clair highway, wife of Louis Susick, resident of St. Clair 33 years
and an employe at St. Clair Inn the past 7 � years, died suddenly Wednesday evening in her home. Mrs. Susick
was born in St. Louis, Mo. She and Mr. Susick were married Dec. 21, 1922, in Detroit. The couple moved to St. Clair
in 1923. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Michael Bomason, St. Clair. Remains are in the
L. C. Friederichs and Son funeral home, St. Clair, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. C.
H. Siess, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran church, St. Clair, of which she was a member, will officiate. Burial will
be in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Rita
E. Sutinen
"Sterling Heights - Rita E. Sutinen, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000. Survived by two sons, Robert and Michael.
Visiting: 2 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons Funeral Home. Service arrangements
are incomplete."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 04-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Clarence
F. Sutton
"Smiths Creek - Clarence F. Sutton, 61, of 1151 North Palms Road, Smiths Creek, died Monday in Marwood Manor,
Port Huron, after a long illness. He was born March 31, 1913, in Cottrellville Township, and was a lifelong resident
of Smiths Creek. Mr. Sutton married the former Violet Klingins Sept, 28, 1961, in Memphis. He was a former employe
of Empire Tool of Memphis and LeTarte Company Inc. Smiths Creek. Mr. Sutton is survived by his wife; a sister,
Mrs. Katherine Buckler, Richmond, and two brother, Milton Sutton. Sparlingville, and John Sutton. Port Huron. The
remains will be in Kammeraad Funeral Home, Memphis after 7 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements are incomplete."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Milton
E. Sutton
"Kimball Township - Milton E. Sutton, 67, of 4554 Howard Road, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 1984, in his home after
a short illness. He was born April 14, 1917, in Richmond, and was a lifelong area resident. He married Greta M.
Brough on Oct. 28, 1950, in Port Huron. Mr. Sutton was an Army veteran who served overseas in World War II. He
was a member of the Smiths Creek American Legion Post 525, the Sparlingville Lions Club and St. Pauls' Lutheran
Church. He retired from the Morton Salt Co. in 1979 after 23 years of service. He is survived by his wife; two
sons, Ronald C., Kimball Township, and Charles E., Port Huron; two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Bonnie) Frantz, Port
Huron, and Mrs. Stephen (Carol A.) Gonder, Pembroke, Ky.; five grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Katherine Buckler, Richmond;
brother, John Sutton, Port Huron; and several
nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Arthur Smith funeral Home South Chapel. The Rev.
Bill Eisenmann, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery. Visiting
is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. The Smiths Creek American Legion Post 525 will conduct a military service
at the graveside. The Marysville American Legion Post 449 will supply the volley at the cemetery. Pallbearers and
Tex Golubinski, Aldon McMahn, Richard Pietroski of the Smiths Creek American Legion Post 525, and Dave and Ike
Doan and Lloyd Bisnett of the Sparlingville Lions Club."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Jean
L. Swantek
"Harper Woods - Jean L. Swantek, of Harper Woods, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000. She was the beloved wife of
Eugene; loving mother of Sandra and David; dear sister of James (Kathleen) Varty, Susan (William) Bresser and David
(Judy) Varty. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today
at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m.
today. She will lie in state at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Harper Woods, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday
until the time of the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in Richmond. Memorials
to the Leukemia Foundation of America would be appreciated."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 21-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Bessie
M. Swarthout
"Smiths Creek - Bessie M. Sutton Swarthout, 89, of 6795 Ravenswood Road, died Tuesday in the Medi-Lodge, Richmond,
after a six week illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1889, and was a lifelong resident of Smiths Creek. She was the
widow of Frank Swarthout, who died May 28, 1972. Mrs. Swarthout was a member of Lakeview Rebekah Lodge 26, Port
Huron, and the Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers, St. Clair County. She attended the Smiths Creek Community
Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alma E. McCabe; and a brother, Lewis King, both of Smiths Creek; two
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her son, Lloyd F. Sutton, died Sept. 23, 1974. Services will be at
11 a.m. Friday in the Arthur Smith Funeral Home, South Chapel, Port Huron. The Rev. John E. Fehler, pastor of the
Smiths Creek Community Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery. Lewis, Maynard, Shirley and
Bruce King, Joe Irvine and George Wilson Jr., will be pallbearers. Funeral home visiting hours are 2 to 5 and 7
to 9 p.m. today. Lakeview Rebecca Lodge 26 will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home."
- Source: local
newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love
Junior Russell Sweet
"Lakeport - Junior Russell Sweet, 72, of Lakeport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999.
He was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Deckerville to Harvey E. and the late Leona Sweet and was a longtime area resident.
He married Loretta May Grathoff on Feb. 11, 1949, in Flint. He retired from Port Huron Sulfite Co. after 30 years
of service. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. Mr. Sweet is survived by his wife; three sons,
Mr. and Mrs. G.L. "Jerry" (Elizabeth) Sweet of Port Huron, Mr. and Mrs. John Randall (Mary) Sweet and
Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Russell (Yvonne) Sweet, all of Lakeport; five grandchildren, Lanae Parsons, Karie Sweet, Justin
Tibble, Cassandra Sweet and Travis Russell Sweet; a great-grandson, Dominic Sweet; a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
(Elaine) Moore of Port Huron; a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dean (Peggy) Sweet of North Street; his father, Harvey E.
Sweet of Fort Gratiot; a brother-in-law, Edward Vigrass of Port Huron; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Leona. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Pollock-Randall
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in the First Congregational Church Chapel.
Dr. Ron W. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Burtchville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First
Congregational Church or St. Clair County Red Cross Disaster Relief Program."
- Source: The Times Herald, Thursday, 02-DEC-1999
"Lakeport - Junior Russell Sweet, 72,
of Lakeport went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999. He was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Deckerville to
Harvey E. and Leona Sweet and was a longtime area resident. He married Loretta May Grathoff on Feb. 11, 1949, in
Flint. He retired from Port Huron Sulfite after 30 years of service. He was a loving husband, devoted father and
grandfather. Mr. Sweet is survived by his wife; three sons, Mr. and Mrs. G.L. "Jerry" (Elizabeth) Sweet
of Port Huron, Mr. and Mrs. John Randall (Mary) Sweet and Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Russell (Yvonne) Sweet, all of Lakeport;
five grandchildren, Mrs. Jeff (Lanae) Parsons, Karie Sweet, Justin Tibble, Cassandra Sweet and Travis Russell Sweet;
a great grandson, Dominic Sweet; his father, Harvey E. Sweet of Fort Gratiot; a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Elaine)
Moore of Port Huron; a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dean (Peggy) Sweet of North Street; a brother-in-law, Edward Vigrass
of Port Huron; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona, step-mother, Bernice,
and a cousin, Grant Robertson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today in the First Congregational Church Chapel.
Dr. Ron W. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Burtchville Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis L.
Robertson, Jimmie Robertson, Robert B. Thompson, Edward Vigrass, Nick Youtsos and James E. Warmouth. Memorials
may be made to First Congregational Church, or St. Clair County Red Cross Disaster Relief Program."
- Source: The Times Herald, Saturday, 04-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Ronald
Jay Sweet
"Carsonville - Ronald Jay Sweet, 57, of Carsonville, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in his home. He was born Feb.
25, 1942, in Carsonville, the son of the late Islay G. and Gretta I. Thompson Sweet. He married Debra Stone on
July 10, 1998, in Sandusky. Mr. Sweet was a heavy equipment operator with Waste Management. Surviving are his wife,
Debra; two sons, Ronald D. (Sue) of Lake Orion and Todd (Jody) of Carsonville; one stepson, Jonathan Stone of Carsonville;
two stepdaughters, Tammy (Alvin) Stone of Port Sanilac, and Karie (Todd Porter) Stone of Carsonville; one brother,
Lee (Bonnie) of Deckerville; and one sister, Beverly (Louis) Herrington of Port Sanilac. He is also survived by
five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by a son Troy J., and his first wife, Gail Caswell Sweet. Services were 1 p.m. Thursday in the Pomeroy
Funeral Home, Carsonville. The Rev. David Barnes, pastor of the Carsonville Assembly of God , officiated. Burial
was in the Forester Cemetery."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 07-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Jane
S. Swiatek
"Indian Orchard, Mass. - Jane S. Swiatek of Indian Orchard, Mass., passed on to Love's Greatest Source in
her daughter, Lynne Marie's, home on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley,
who passed away Nov. 15, 1999. She has left behind a grateful family. Her children, Julianne Glover, Dr. Lynne
Marie Friday; Dr. Lorrie Ellen Clemens and William James Clemens (Elizabeth); grandchildren (Glovers) Matthew,
Marjorie Lynne, Mark, Brett and Marcie Jane, and great-grandchild, Lauren Lynne, will miss this witty and loving
light. Grandsons, Christopher and Jason Clemens will miss the frequent visits, her company and her hugs. She is
also survived by her sisters, Steffie, Sophie, Adeline and Irene, and brother Michael. We thank God for this example
of humility and courage and for the kind visits and spiritual support offered by Father Eppenbrock of St. Denis
Catholic Church Lexington, and wonderful care of Emily (hospice), John Bajis and many more caring souls. Visitation
is at Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. A Rosary memorial service will be given at 1:30
p.m. Saturday. A luncheon will be after the services. Memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice Service,
Marlette."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 20-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Frank
J. Swider
"Mussey Twp. - Frank J. Swider, 74, of Mussey Township, died early Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2000, at Port
Huron Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1926, in Memphis, the son of the former Peter and Alexandra Borowski Swider.
His marriage to Genevieve Zajac was Sept. 17, 1954, in Emmett. Frank served his country with the U.S. Army as a
staff sergeant in Korea from 1950-1952. He was employed at Rome Rim as a mechanic for 17 years until his retirement
in 1990. He liked fishing and working with mechanical equipment. Surviving in addition to his wife of 45 years,
Genevieve, are two sons, Robert and Frank of Mussey Township; three daughters and a son-in-law, Diane and Richard
Charles of Clinton Township, Rita Swider and Angela Swider of Troy; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was
preceded in death by an infant daughter, Christine in 1969; three sisters, Jenny, Helen and Sabina; and a brother,
Edward. A Mass of Christian Burial in appreciation of the life, family and friends of Frank will be celebrated
at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Emmett, with burial in the church cemetery. Fr.
Jasper Sirianni, pastor, will officiate. A Scripture service will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Kaatz Funeral Directors,
Capac. Visiting hours are 2 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested
to the Medilodge Activities Fund and Disables American Veterans Fund."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 13-AUG-2000
John
J. Swoffer
"Port Huron - John J. Swoffer, 54, died Thursday, July 6, 2000. Survived by sisters, Charlotte MacDonald,
Sally Snook, Carolyn Benedict and Vauline Swoffer and brothers, Ed, Tom, Bob, Larry and Bill. Services: 11 a.m.
Monday, Smith Family Funeral Home - South. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 09-JUL-2000
Fritz
Sylla
"Sanilac County - Long-time resident, Fritz Sylla, died Friday, Feb. 16, 1996 in his daughter's home, following
a short illness. He was born on April 29, 1908 in Maachen, Germany. After coming to America at the age of 19, he
became a naturalized citizen and married Thelma J. Little on Aug. 25, 1934 in Pontiac. Soon after, the couple moved
to Croswell where he farmed up until the time of his death. In the last 16 years, he was in business with his grandson,
Fred Kautz. The two worked in the family business, Kautz Shore Lanes, and enjoyed their time together in a lawn
maintenance business. They were inseparable and Fred gave his grandfather many reasons to stay active and healthy.
Mr. Sylla is survived by two daughters, Connie (John) Kautz, and Christine (Peter) Kautz; one son, Charles (Sammy
Kaye) Sylla; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He led a vital and busy life, enjoying his family and
friends for 87 years. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday in the Pomeroy Funeral
Home, Lexington. The Rev. Barry Sheldon of St. Matthew Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Lexington
Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 18-FEB-1996
Felix
Phil Syzak, Jr.
"Mount Pleasant - Felix Phil Syzak, Jr., 77, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Dearborn Heights, died Monday,
Dec. 6, 1999, at his home in Mount Pleasant. He was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Detroit, the son of the late Felix Sr.
and Kakamzmer Syzak. Felix married Helen Ramey on June 5, 1943. She died on Nov. 26, 1996. He was a plumber, and
an avid and skilled fisherman. He is survived by sons, Phil and Kathy Syzak of Fort Gratiot and Daniel and Barbara
Syzak of Mount Pleasant; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 9, 1999, in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Memorial requests made be made to United Hospice of Mount Pleasant.
Arrangements are by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky."
- Source: The Times Herald, Sunday, 09-JUL-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg
Andrew
W. Szydiak
"Fair Haven - Andrew W. Szydiak, 82, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. Survived by sister, Stella, and brother,
Ted. Mass: 10 a.m., St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church. Visiting: 4 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Wedesday,
Christie-Olszewski Funeral Home, New Baltimore."
- Source: The Times Herald, Tuesday, 21-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg