Obituaries & Deaths

Mary Gaharn
"Mary Gaharn died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bridget Flannigan, 1113 Kearney street, Sunday, after a long illness, at the age of 73 years. Funeral will be held from St. Stephen's church Tuesday morning at 8:30."
Source: Port Huron Daily Times, Monday, 20-DEC-1909, P 5

Joseph C. Gajda, 75
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, 07-SEP-1997

John P. Galarno
"Deaths - John P. Galarno, 69, resident of Port Huron 15 years was found dead in bed in his home, 193 Calumet street, Monday afternoon. Coroner Clinton Downs said Galarno, who lived alone, probably died Sunday. He said death was due to heart disease. Police Sergt. Alex Tebeau and Detective Sergt. George I. Holdburg and Coroner Downs investigated. Galarno was born Aug 22, 1869 in St. Clair county. He lived all his life in the county. He is survived by two nephews, Oran Smith, Saginaw, and George Sterling, Chicago, and two nieces, Mrs. Myrtle Kirby and Mrs. Fred E. Smith, both of Port Huron. Rev. H. H. Davis, pastor of First Baptist church will officiate at funeral services at 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Downs funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery."
- Source: Port Huron Times Herald, 21-MAR-1939
Submitted by Cheryl Stromberg.

Frank L. Galat
"Port Huron - Frank L. Galat, 78, of Port Huron passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in Port Huron Hospital. He was born to Frank and Catherine Galat on Feb. 13, 1922, in Abbottsford. He graduated from Port Huron High School in 1940. He married Albena Cymbalski on Sept. 9, 1944, in the Ruby Methodist Church. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy as an officer and pilot. He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. after more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed his cottage at St. Joseph, Ontario, and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He liked to play golf and he was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Albena Galat of Port Huron; his three children, Dawn M. Buechel of Kimball Township, Cathy J. (Greg) Busdicker of Fort Gratiot Township and Thomas J. (Emily) Galat of Oakton, Va.; five grandchildren, Kimberley (John) Drako of North Branch, Jennifer and Carrie Buechel, both of Kimball Township and Tyler and Libby Busdicker, both of Fort Gratiot Township; three great grandchildren, Ashley, Kaitlynn and Tristen Drako; his brother, Theodore (Lillian) Galat of Detroit; his two sisters, Margurite Krol of Port Huron and Helen (Edmond) Rydelek of Warren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose Skowron, Genevieve Dazer and Sophie Dombrowski; and a brother, Fred Galat. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in Smith Family Funeral Home-North, 1525 Hancock St. The Rev. Ralph H. Pieper II, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ruby Cemetery under direction of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Thomas Galat, Greg Busdicker, Tyler Busdicker, John Drako, Eric Roskey and Matthew Kelly. Honorary pallbearers will be Theodore Galat and John Paul Lepien. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to First United Methodist Church or the Port Huron Hospital Foundation."
- Source: Times Herald, Monday, 25-DEC-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Thomas F. Galbraith
"Fort Gratiot - Thomas F. Galbraith, 64 of Fort Gratiot, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 1999. He was born to George and Mary Hatzke Galbraith on Jan. 6, 1935, in Oscoda County. Mr. Galbraith, a 29-year employee of the Michigan Department of Transportation, retired from his position as superintendent of the Blue Water Bridge in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Julia J. "Judy" (Bailey); two sons, Michael T. of Burtchville Township and David P. (Karen) of Marysville; daughter, Lisa A. (Kamran) Pishevar of Bloomingdale, fil.; granddaughters, Amanda N. and Melissa R. Galbraith and Abigail A. Pishevar: and grandsons, Bijan A. Pishevar and Thomas F. Galbraith. He is also survived by brothers, James and Martin, and sisters Margaret Kaufman and Agnes Klemens. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in St. Edward's On-the-Lake Catholic Church in Lakeport, The Rev. Leonard P. Wallace will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visiting will be 2 to 9 p.m. Wednes.day in Port Huron Family Funeral Home, 1525 Hancock St., where a Scripture service will be at 8:30 p.m. Visiting also will be at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Port Huron Hospital's Cardiac Care Unit."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 07-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Joseph S. Gallarno
"Joseph S. Allarno, aged 42, died at his home at Goodells Sunday morning and his body was brought to the undertaking rooms of Undertaker Thompson later in the day. The funeral will be held from the Lamb church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Only a few distant relatives survive."
- Source: Port Huron Daily Times, 13-SEP-1909
Submitted by Cheryl Stromberg.

Stella Galubenski, 73
"Harrison - Stella Galubenski, 73, died Friday, March 31, 2000. Survived by husband, Frank. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Michael Catholic Church, Wilmot. Visiting: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the church."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000

Elsie Gamber
"Croswell - Elsie Gamber, 97, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999. Arrangements by Arthur Smith Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 19-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Belle Eva Garbutt
"Fort Gratiot - Belle Eva Garbutt, 93, of Fort Gratiot died Friday, March 31, 2000, at Barrs A.F.C. Home, Fort Gratiot. She was born February 28, 1907, in Fremont Township, the daughter of the former Samuel H. and Selma A. Adolph Erb. Her marriage to Fred Garbutt was December 31, 1934, in Port Huron. Fred died November 8, 1992. They resided in the Yale area until 1976 when they moved to Mio, and in 1922[?] to Port Orange, Fla., and then back to Michigan a year ago. Belle was a graduate of Wayne State University and was a school teacher for 28 years and had taught at Port Huron area schools for 18 years. She was a former member of Jeddo United Methodist Church and of Mio Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel and secretary of the Michigan Education Association of St. Clair County. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Betty Gossman, and her husband, Myron; 6 nieces, Bethany Belanger, Cynthia Simmons, Laurel Crorey, Elizabeth Macaluso, Margaret Scheen, and Darlene Hess; 2 nephews Richard and Gregory Gossman; many great nieces and nephews; 2 great-great nieces and nephews; and many cousins including Edith and Vernie Teichow. A funeral ceremony in appreciation for the life, family and friends of Belle will be noon Tuesday at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale, with burial in Springhill Cemetery, Greenwood Township. The Rev. Emerson Arntz, pastor of Jeddo United Methodist Church, will officiate. Memorials may be given to the Histocytosis Association of America. Visiting hours will be 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000

Mary Jean Gauthier
"East China - Mrs. Mary Jean Gauthier, 72, of East China died Sunday, February 11, 2001 in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was born June 14, 19928 in St. Clair, to Ralph and Anna Mayhew. She married Howard W. Gauthier Sr. of St. Clair on May 17, 1947. She was employed by the East China School District for many years. Survived by her husband of 54 years, their children and their spouses; Mr. Howard W. Gauthier Jr. of St. Clair, Mr. John (Linda) Gauthier of East China, Mrs. Patricia (Jim) Raymo of East China, Mr. Jerry Gauthier of Columbus, Mrs. Gail (Jack) Allen of St. Clair, Mrs. Karen (Herbert) Niebauer of St. Clair, Mr. Thomas (Julie) Gauthier of Port Huron, Mr. Jeffery Gauthier of Columbus; sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Mr. Ralph (Geri Mayhew of St. Clair, Mr. Carl Mayhew of St. Clair, Mrs. Dorothy Williams of East China. Mrs. Katherine Dandron of St. Clair, Ms. Joan Bachand of Marysville, Mr. Robert (Lynn) Mayhew of Lexington. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter. Angela Anna, in 1969. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Pallbearers will be Mary Jean's grandsons, Howard W. III and Nathan Gauthier, James Jr., Eric, Greg and Matthew Raymo, Edward Jr. and Dennis Delore and John Darrah. Visitation today and Thursday is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in L. C. Freiderichs & Son Funeral Home, St. Clair and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass begins at 10 a.m. A rosary will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Donations should be made to the wishes of the family."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Patricia A. Gauthier
"Marine City - Patricia Ann DuPuie Gauthier, 68, of Marine City died Tuesday, June 13, 2000. She was born May 4, 1932. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick Gauthier Sr.; her sons, Fred Jr. (Martha) Gauthier, Michael (Sonja) Gauthier, Mark (Michelle) Gauthier and Brian (Kim) Gauthier, all of St. Clair; her daughters, Linda (Andy) Bennett, Terry (Dave) Charest, Darlene Vitale, all of St. Clair and Denise (John) Collins of Marysville; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her brothers and sisters, Sue (Dan) Witmer of Illinois, Marilyn (Mel) Leverenz of Florida, Richard DiPuie of Port Huron, Kathleen Lyons of Indian River, John (Paudene) DuPuie of St. Clair, Jim (Rita) DuPuie of Marine City and Jeanette Gauthier of St. Clair. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Ruthann DuPuie; her daughter, Dawn Marie Gauthier; and her brothers, Fredrick and Joe DuPuie. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Schwieger will officiate. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, East China Township. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Michael P. Gayer
"Fort Gratiot - Michael P. Gayer, 77, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999 in Mercy Hospital. He was born March 17, 1922 in Sandusky, and was a lifelong area resident. He married Helen H. Horvath on May 2, 1986. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; a member and past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus; a member of the American Legion Charles Hammond Post 8; and a member of the Sandusky Dance Club. He was known by many as the "retired Carpenter" in Port Huron and he loved to dance. He is survived by his wife, Helen H. Gayer of Fort Gratiot; his son, Kelly (Lisa) Gayer of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a very devoted widowed daughter-in-law, Linda Guyer of Taylor; his daughters, Michelle (Roland) Schroeder of Arizona and Victoria (Jack) Whalford of Sandusky; his stepson, William Boldizsar Jr. of Port Huron; his stepdaughter, Barbara (Terry) Napolitan of Westcliffe, Colorado; six grandchildren; four step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; his brothers, John and Matthew; his sisters, Elizabeth Chambers, Julia Gyuran and Anna Gyuran; and his sisters-in-law, Cecelia Gayer of Florida, Violet Gayer of Hadlay, and Helen Gayer of Taylor. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gayer Jr., on Jan. 5 1989; his brothers, James, Andrew, Frank and Joseph; and a sister, Rose Lucas. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph church. The Rev. Rene L. Desmarais, pastor of St. Joseph church. will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 8 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Vern Ingram, Terry Napolitan, David Gayer, Stephen Boldizsar, Tim Kochanek and Clarence Marcero. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph church or Blue Water Hospice."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 23-SEP-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Ada M. Gayfield
"Marine City - Mrs. Ada M. Gayfield, 94, of 149 Brown Street, died today in River District Hospital. She was a former resident of Sanilac County, and of Port Huron for more than 36 years. She was born Dec. 20, 1871 in Plymouth, Mich. She and Frank A. Gayfield were married in March 1893, Mr. Gayfield died Dec. 1, 1934. She lived in Marine City the last two years. In December 1961, on her ninetieth birthday, Mrs. Gayfield was honored at a reception in Mills Memorial Methodist Church after 23 years membership and active work in the church WSCS. Mrs. Gayfield also was a member of Boynton Hive No. 24, Maccabees; the Ladies Auxiliary to Canton Huron No. 15, Patriarchs Militant; Oakleaf Rebekah Lodge No. 113 and the Ladies Auxiliary to Charles Schoor Post No., 796, VFW. Mrs. Gayfield is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Garnet DeCou Sr., Marine City; seven grand children, 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A son, Clair M. Gayfield, died in 1935. Remains are in Bower and Rose Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev. J. Bruce Brown, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, Mich."
- Source: Times Herald, 28-MAR-1966
Submitted by Peggy.

Chester Gaylord
"Chester Gaylord died at his residence on Sixth street Wednesday evening, aged 72 years. The deceased came to Port Huron about 15 years ago and for awhile was engaged in the grocery business. Of late years he has been in poor health, having received a stroke of paralysis. For the past two or three weeks he had the grip and suffered from a carbuncle. He was a member of the Royal Templars of Temperance and held an insurance policy in that organization of $2,000. A wife survives him."
- Source: Weekly Times, Thursday, 21-JAN-1892

Marie Gaynor
"Monroe - Marie Gaynor, 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000. Survived by daughter. Services: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Imlay City. Visiting: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City."
- Source: Times Herald, Saturday, 15-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Marian W. Gee
"Port Huron - Marian W. Gee, 83, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, in Marwood Manor. She was born July 11, 1916, in Port Huron. Marian was previously employed as a local bank teller. She is survived by her cousin Lois Schmidt and several other cousins. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Arthur Smith Funeral Home, 1230 Seventh St. The Rev. Paul Woolley, Assistant Pastor of Grace Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 15-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Sherry Elaine Genaw
"Algonac - Sherry Elaine Genaw, 42, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1993, in her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1951, in Highland Park and had lived in Algonac seven years. She married Ronald L. Genaw May 27, 1987, in St. Clair Shores. She is survived by her husband, Ronald and her mother, Mary Teasley of St. Clair Shores. There will be no services. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home in Algonac. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 09-DEC-1993

Stella Geraltowski
"St. Clair, Aug. 30 - Mrs. Stella Geraltowski, 58, widow of Ted Geraltowski, died Saturday night in her home, 045 Gration road. Mrs. Geraltowski was born Aug. 3, 1896 in Manistee. She and Mr. Geraltowski operated a store at Rattle Run and Gratiot roads until his death in 1950. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Irene Andrzegewski, St. Clair, and two grandchildren. Remains are in the L. C. Friederichs and son funeral home. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary church, Smiths Creek, Rev. Lawrence Matysiak, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Philip's Cemetery, Columbus township. Rosary devotions will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Theofil Geraltowski
"St. Clair, Feb. 16 - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the L. C. Friederichs funeral home and at 10:30 a.m. from St. Phillip's Catholic church, Columbus, for Theofil Geraltowski, 57, who died Sunday in Lakeland, Fla. Mr. Geraltowski operated a store in Rattle run for a number of years. He had been vacationing from the winter in Florida. He was a member of the Polish National Alliance of America. Surviving besides the widow, Mrs. Stella Geraltowshi, are one son, Harry Geraltowski, one daughter, Mrs. Irene Andrzejewski, both of Rattle Run. Rev. Sigmund Dziatkiewicz, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Phillip's Cemetery."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Beatrice M. "Sharpie" Gerhold
"Port Huron - Beatrice M. "Sharpie" Gerhold, 74, of Port Huron went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2000, in Port Huron Hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Grand Rapids to the late Civil and Deborah (Terpstra) Sharp. She married Harold E. Gerhold Aug. 4, 1950. He preceded her in death March 2, 1990. Mrs. Gerhold was a self-employed housekeeper. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and helped raise more than one hundred foster children. She is survived by a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James (Lynne) Struble of Port Huron; a son, Hal Gerhold, and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean Gerhold, both of Port Huron; a son, Delbert Gerhold of Florida; four grandchildren, Anthony and Lynnette Gerhold of Florida, Kyle and Alissa Struble of Port Huron; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Harry, and a daughter, Vicki M. McNaughton, on March 24, 1991. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, July 23, 2000, Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. Rusty Lavender will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fort Gratiot Township. Pallbearers will be Jim Struble, Anthony Gerhold, Steve Rose, Ken Gerhold, Tom Boehm, Bob Thomas and Walter Weller. Memorials may be made to Epilepsy Center of Michigan."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 23-JUL-2000

Gertrude German
"St. Clair, March 26 - Miss Gertrude German, 73, City Clerk in St. Clair 17 years, died early today in her home 706 Vine street. Miss German was a life resident of the city and was born here Dec. 31, 1882. She retired as City Clerk in 1953. Prior to her service as City Clerk, she was employed for 13 years by Frederichs and Son Furniture company. Miss German was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal church, a member of Cornell chapter No. 93, OES, and a member of Rebekah lodge No. 33, Marine City. Miss German is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lettie Parsons, Mrs. Mary Mitchell and Mrs. Jessie Busha, all of St. Clair, also 12 nieces and nephews. Remains are in the L. C. Friederich’s and Son funeral home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Howard Rutenbar, pastor of St. Paul’s Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Carl M. Gerschow
"Smiths Creek - Carl M. Gerschow, 79, died Wednesday, March 18, 1992. He was born March 22, 1912, in Smiths Creek and had been a lifelong area resident. He married Josephine Dolinski Aug. 14, 1937, in Smiths Creek. Mr. Gerschow was the past treasurer of the Smiths Creek Senior Citizen Club and was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Smiths Creek. He was employed at Lamberts International Dealership and L. C. Formans Pickle Factory in Smiths Creek, retiring in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Elbert Wilson of Smiths Creek and Lorraine and Raymond Foglesong of Fort Gratiot Township; a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Barbara Gerschow of Memphis; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two special nephews, Karl Falk of Richmond and John Damecki of Arizona. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in the Arthur Smith Funeral Home-South Chapel. The Rev. John F. Hall of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Smiths Creek will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Wishes of the Family."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Elizabeth Gierman
"Marysville - Elizabeth Gierman, 82, of Marysville died Saturday, June 24, 2000, in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness. She was born April 8, 1918, in Croswell and was a lifelone resident. She married Lee A. Gierman on July 3, 1937, in Port Huron. He died Dec. 26, 1970. She was active in Trinity Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church. She loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her granddaughters, LeAnne Gierman of Port Huron and Linda (Jeff) LaMonica of Kimball; grandson, Christopher (Lynette) Gierman of Port Huron; granddaughter, Jill Gierman of Port Huron; great-grandchildren, Max, Zachary, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Jocelyn, Alyssa, Jon, Evan and Spencer; daughter-in-law, Mary Rita Gierman of Marysville; sisters, Christine Nutt of Port Huron and Emily Zimmerman of Port Huron; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Elsholtz of Marysville, June (Raymond) Coleman of Genesee and Norma Gierman of Port Huron; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Lee A. "Pete" Gierman Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Lois A.Gierman and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy Eichberger, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JUN-2000, p 2B

Walter R. "Buddy" Gierman
"Marysville - Walter R. "Buddy" Gierman, 57, of Marysville, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, Mich., after a long and courageous fight with medical complications resulting from an accidental fall in December 1998. He was born May 22, 1942, in Port Huron and lived all of his life in the Port Huron area. He graduated from Port Huron High School in 1960 where he excelled in wrestling and football. Walter retired from the Micbigan Department of Transportation after 30 years of service. He was a longtime coach in the Port Huron Minor Hockey Association and was a fan of the Port Huron Flags. He enjoyed stamp collecting and was a former member of both the Port Huron and Sarnia stamp collecting clubs. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl J. Gierman of Marysville; his two children, Kenneth (Mary) Gierman and Angela Gierman, both of Port Huron; his two stepchildren, Aaron (Diane) Wick of Poplar, Wis., and Amy (Bret) Marler, Hobart, Ind.; six grandchildren; and his mother, Frances Badley of Port Huron. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Gierman, and his grandmother, Alice Fox. He will be dearly missed by his family. The funeral service will be at 12 noon Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in Port Huron Family Funeral Home, 1525 Hancock St. The Rev. Daniel Bakay, Pastor of First Baptist Church, will officiate. Cremation will follow with a family interment later in Croswell Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Old Newsboys Association or the Port Huron Minor Hockey Association."
- Source: Times Herald, 16-DEC & 17-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

John Thomas "Jack" Giffer
"Marysville - John Thomas 'Jack' Giffer, 62, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1988, in his residence from a heart attack. He was born March 18, 1925. Mr. Giffer was retired from CSX Railroad where he worked in marketing and sales for 30 years. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Judy Giffer of Rochester Hills; son, John T. Giffer Jr. of Ypsilanti; daughters and son-in-laws, Judy and Joe Schillaci of Muskegon and Jill and Tom Kammer; of Port Huron; six grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-laws, Robert and Evelyn Giffer of Toledo, Ohio, and Patrick and Colleen Giffer of Mount Clemens; sisters and brother-in-laws, Joyce and Lawrence Doyle of Grosse Pointe and Sally and Bernard Ballelli of Livonia and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. The Rev. Edward Ritter will officiate. Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville. A rosary will be said Wednesday in the L.C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home, St. Clair. Visiting is from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the YMCA of the Blue Water Area."
- Source: Times Herald, 16-FEB-1988

Stanley Gilbert
"Harrison Twp. - Stanley Gilbert, 63, died Friday, may 19, 2000. Survived by wife, Joann. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Visting: 2 to 9 p.m. today and Monday."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 21-MAY-2000

V. Louise Gilkerson
"Marlette - V. Louise Gilkerson, 77, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000. Survived by sons, Daniel and Timothy. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Visiting: 2 to 9 p.m. today, Marsh Funeral Chapel."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 20-AUG-2000, p 2B

Beatrice M. Gill
"Marine City - Beatrice M. Gill, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 1984. She was born Sept. 19, 1902, in Algonac. She married John M. Gill Nov. 21, 1927, in Marine City. She is survived by her husband; five sons, Maynard Gill, Richmond, Malcolm Gill and Roy Smith, both of Marine City, James Gill, Algonac, and Marvin Gill, Port Huron; four daughters, Dorothy Biskner and Carolyn Snay, both of Marine City, Valeria Matthews, Royal Oak, and Gladys Beckman, California; one brother, Emery Stager, St. Clair; two sisters, Sylvia Dobmaon, Algonac, and Goldie Cook, Detroit; 36 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Betty Horton and Phillis Seay, four brothers, George, Ernie, Herb and Fred Stager, and one sister, Edith Cook, preceded her in death. Services are tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday. Visiting is from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited Wednesday night."

"Beatrice M. Gill, 82, Marine City, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 1984. Visiting; 7 to 9p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home. Services are tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

John M. Gill
"Marine City - John M. Gill, 95, died Monday, Feb. 25, 1985. He was born Jan. 16, 1890, in Cottrellville Township. He married Beatrice Stager Smith Nov. 21, 1927, in New Baltimore. She side Dec. 23, 1984. Mr. Gill was a retired farmer and construction worker. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He is survived by five sons, Maynard Gill, Richmond, Malcolm Gill and Roy Smith, both of Marine City, James Gill, Algonac, and Marvin Gill, Port Huron; four daughters, Dorothy Biskner and Carolyn Snay, both of Marine City, Valeria Matthews, Royal Oak,, and Gladys Beckman, California; one brother, Lawrence Gill, Port Huron; a sister, Kate Densmore, St. Clair; 48 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Betty Horton and Phyllis Seay, two brothers, Leo and Joseph Gill, and a sister, Wallbuger Gill. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald E. Bartone, pastor of Holy Cross Catholic church, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visiting is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday."

"John M. Gill, 95, Marine City, died Monday, Feb. 25, 1985. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home. Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

John Martin Gill
"Marine City - John Martin Gill, infant-son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gill, 823 Robertson street, died shortly after birth Wednesday in St. Clair Community Hospital. The boy is survived by his parents, three brothers, Melvin, Marvin and Lawrence Gill, and a sister, Pamela Sue Gill, all of Marine City, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gill, Marine City, and Mr. and Mrs. Ersel Hunter, St. Clair. Graveside services were conducted today in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair, by Rev. Rex Reid, pastor of St. Clair First Methodist Church. Memorial Chapel funeral home, St. Clair, handled arrangements."

"Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gill, 823 Robertson street, Marine City, died October 26th in St. Clair Community Hospital. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. today in Hillside cemetery. Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, St. Clair handled arrangements."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Melvin L. Gill
"Marine City - Melvin L. Gill, 30, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1985, in Florida. He was born Dec. 21, 1955, in St. Clair, and formerly lived in Marine City. Mr. Gill is survived by his children, Rebecca, Melvin Jr. and Kara, all of Marine City; his mother, Patricia Love, St. Clair; his father, Malcolm Gill, Marine City; two brothers, Marvin, California, and Larry, St. Clair; three sisters, Pam Zelenock, Hilldsdale, Lisa Gill, Marine City, and Candy Love, St. Clair; and grandparents, Edna Hunter St. Clair, and Thomas Ouellette, Rochester. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert D. Wright of Marine City United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, East China Township. Visiting is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday."

"Former Marine City man shot in Florida argument - A Florida man is being held on a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a former Marine City resident. John M. Priestley, 50, Seffner, Fla., is being held for the shooting death of Melvin L. Gill, 30, formerly of 646 Madison St. Marine City. Funeral arrangements for Gill will be handled by the Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City. Gill and Priestley were in the TNT Bar, 11018 U.S. 92 East, Seffner, when they began to argue about 10 p.m. Friday, said Jack Espinoza, spokesman for the Hillsborough County Sheriff Department. Both men left the bar for the parking lot, where the argument escalated and Priestley pulled out a gun and shot Gill, Espinoza said. The motive for the argument is not known, he said."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Bessie Gillespie
"Marion - Bessie Gillespie, 70, of Marion, formerly of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Cheybogan. She was born April 26, 1929, to Archie and Beatrice Jones. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Laverne) Wilson; her grandchildren, Benjamin and Tina Wilson, one great granddaughter, and two step great grandchildren in Las Vegas. She is also survived by Genevieve (William) Quinn of Port Huron, Ella Beach of El Paso, Texas, and Glennie (George) Lane; her brothers, Archie (Donna) Jones and R.D. Jones, all of Port Huron, Kenneth (Janice) Jones of Avoca, and Jerry Jones of Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gillespie; twin sister, Jessie; and brother, Richard. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by Christian Funeral Home in Cheboygan."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 19-NOV-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Edward L. Gillett / L. Edward Gillett
"Found Dead in Parked Car - Edward L. Gillette, former manager of the Port Huron Coal & Dock Co., here was found dead in his car this afternoon on Taylor street. Mr. Gilette, who had apparently taken his own life Friday night, was dead of carbon monoxide poisoning, officers said. A hose had been fitted to the exhaust pipe and poked into the car through the trunk. The remains were discovered by Louis Darczy, 433 Taylor street, who investigated after seeing the car parked near the street and overnight."
- Source: Port Huron Times Herald, 30-JUL-1956

"Man Found Dead in Parked Car - Rites Tuesday for L. Edward Gillette - Funeral services for L. Edward Gillette, 2380 Military street, who took his own life Friday night by carbon monoxide poisoning, will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday is the Arthur Smith funeral home. Mr. Gillette, who was manager of the Port Huron Coal & Dock Co. 30 years when it was owned by the Cleveland Cliffs Steamship corporation was found dead in his car Saturday afternoon in a field near 433 Taylor street. Coroner Robert F. Hartley ruled that the death was suicide. Louis A. Darczy, 433 Taylor street, told Detectives John Down and George Nelson that he saw the car parked in the field Friday night and again Saturday. When he investigated he found the body. A hose led inside the car from the exhaust pipe. Mr. Gillette left a note in the glove compartment. It read: 'This property arrangement has caused all the trouble. My heart is broken. Check is in the gas station at the Blue Water Bridge.' Rev. E. J. Soell, pastor of St. John's Reformed and Evangelical Reformed church, of which Mr. Gillette was a member will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Gillette was born Dec. 21, 1894, in Bancroft, Mich. He was employed by the Kantzler Lumber company, St. Clair. Mr. Gillette was a member of the Port Huron lodge, No. 158, LOOM. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine M. Gillette; a daughter, Mrs. Ervin Doan; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lloyd Dawson, and Rose Ann Doan, all of Port Huron; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Wright, Bancroft; a stepdaughter Mrs. Russell C. See, Port Huron; three stepsons, Alvin, Harold and Frank Hall, all of Port Huron, and a great granddaughter, Schyrl Ann Ward, Detroit."
- Source: Port Huron Times Herald, 31-JUL-1956, p 2
Submitted by Cheryl Stromberg.

Catherine M. Gillette
"Mrs. Edward Gillette - Mrs. Catherine M. Gillette, 76, resident here 60 years, died unexpectedly Wednesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell See, 2210 Hancock Street. She was born October 18, 1884, in South Dakota. Mrs. Gillette is survived by a daughter, Mrs. See, Port Huron : a son, Alvin E. Hall, Detroit: two stepsons, Harold H. Hall and Frank G. Hall, both of Detroit, a brother, Alexander Hutton, Port Huron: four grand children: two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The remains are in the Arthur Smith Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted at 1:20 pm. Saturday. Rev. U. B. Godman, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery."
- Source: (probably Times Herald)
Submitted by Cheryl.

Raymond D. Gilmore
"Gainesville, Texas - Raymond D. Gilmore, 91, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 1996. Survived by his daughter, Joyce E. Logan. Arrangements by the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home are incomplete."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 18-FEB-1996

Liam N. Ginther
"Applegate - Liam Nathaniel Ginther, 24 days, of Applegate died Friday, June 30, 2000. He was born June 6, 2000, in Port Huron. Surviving are his mother, Jennifer Jarosz; and father, Daniel Ginther. He will be sadly missed by his brother at home, William Jarosz, and special cousins, Timothy, Kayla and Amber. He is also survived by his grandparents, Dave and Mary Nunez of Croswell, James and Robin Lashbrook of Kimball Township, Joann Ginther of Bridgeport and Earl and Pauline Ginther of Curran; his great-grandparents, June Nunez of Croswell, James and Carol Stroh of Port Huron, Arlene Lashbrook of Port Huron, Emma Wickings of Kimball Township, and Estella Booms of Helena. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, in the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Croswell. The Rev. Donald Eppenbrock, pastor of St. Denis Catholic Church in Lexington, will officiate. Burial will be in Steckley Cemetery, Applegate. Memorials may be made to the Michigan S.I.D.S. Alliance."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 02-JUL-2000

Nona Glac, 68
"Dryden - Nona Glac, 68, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000. Survived by husband, Edward. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City. Visitation: 2 t o5 and 6 to 9 p.m. today."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 06-AUG-2000

Mary E. Gliem
"St. Clair, June 3 - Mrs. Mary E. Gliem, 89, widow of Charles A. Gliem, died Thursday night in St. Clair. Mrs. Gliem was born May 29, 1866 in St. Clair, daughter of the late Frederick and Fredericka Meyer. She and Mr. Gliem were married Sept. 12,1888 in St. Clair, Mr. Gliem died in 1941. Mrs. Gliem was a life member of Immanuel Lutheran church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Louise G. Fisher, a missionary in India; Mrs. Freida Chapman, St. Clair, and Mrs. William G. Guenter, Detroit; a son, Frederick Gliem, St. Clair; a brother, Edward J. Meyer, Tucson, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A daughter, Era Hayward, preceded Mrs. Gliem in death. The T. R. Bower funeral home is in charge of funeral services at 1 p.m. Sunday at the family home, 510 South Riverside, and at 1:30 p.m. in Immanuel Lutheran church. Rev. C. H. Siess, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Simon Gliem, Sr.
"Simon Gliem, Sr., died Friday evening last at a little after six o’clock. The deceased was born Feb. 3, 1828, at Oberellem near Eisenach in the duchy of Meiningen, Germany. Here he was educated in the common schools and Sept. 19, 1852 was married to Miss Anna Elizabeth Stein, with whom he lived happily to the time of his death and who still survives to mourn his loss. Mr. and Mrs. Gliem and their son Simon emigrated to this country and settled in St. Clair in 1883 where they joined their other son Charles who had come here the year before. In all eight children were born to them five of whom died in Germany and one, Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Dallmann, is still residing there. The best tribute that can be paid to this couple as a good father and exemplary mother is to be found in the character of their children two of whom are among our most esteemed citizens and like their father and mother have a well established reputation for sturdy integrity and honorable dealing. In all in addition to the aged wife he leaves behind two sons, one daughter, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and ten grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Gliem were consistent members of the Lutheran church and were highly esteemed by their associates in church and society. In addition to the loss of the church and family the community loses in his department one of its most industrious and best citizens. The family desire through the Republican to express their appreciation of and gratitude for the innumerable acts of kindness shown by neighbors and friends during his last illness and in connection with the funeral of their loved and departed one."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Lillian Gliniecki
"Parisville - Mrs. Lillian Gliniecki , 82, of Parisville died suddenly, Friday, Dec. 17, 1999. She is survived by one son, Conrad (Mary) Gliniecki of Ossineke; two daughters, Calvin (Kathleen) Harris of Petosky and Anita Gliniecki and her husband, Robert Dombrowski of North Street; eight grandchildren, Judi Gliniecki and her husband, Serguisz Szermeta of Warsaw, Poland, Jeff (Rene) Olson of San Ramon, Calif., Amy Swartzinski of Ossineke, Jason (Amy) Harris of Pt. Vila Vanteau, Scott Harris of Grand Rapids, Kristen Harris of Grand Rapids, Kara and Ariel Dombrowski of North Street; three great grandchildren, Paige and Claire Olson, Natalie Szermeta; one sister, Thomas (Genevieve) Corman of Royal Oak; one brother, Harold (Evelyn) Mychek of Port Austin. Mass of Resurrection will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parisville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Zinger-Srnigielski Funeral Home, Ubly today from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday from 1 to 9:30 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. There will be a Rosary at 8 p.m. today by the St. Mary's Rosary Sodality. A parish wake service will bt at 8 p.m. Monday and a Rosary by Daughters of Isabella at 8:30 p.m. Monday, all at the funeral home."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 19-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Hermine Glyshaw
"Mrs. Hermine 'Minnie' Glyshaw, 71, of 1417 Wadhams Road, Kimball Township, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1985. Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron."
Source: Times Herald, 03-OCT-1985, p 2A

Mary Glyshaw
"Mrs. Mary Glyshaw, 73, resident here 30 years, died Sunday in her home, 1641 Whipple street, after a long illness. She was born Nov. 4, 1876 in Fargo. Her husband, George Glyshaw, died Aug. 24, 1931. A resident of Ruby before moving here. Mrs. Glyshaw was a member of Ruby Methodist church, its ladies Aid society and the Gleanors. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Martin Coniff and Mrs. Harry B. Riddell, both of Port Huron; four sisters, Mrs. Lottie Burkholder, Port Huron; Mrs. Sadie Sew, Fairview, Mich.; Mrs. Arthur Nye, North Street, and Mrs. Clyde Clawson, Royal Oak; a brother, Nelson Brown, Dearborn; 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The remains are in the Arthur Smith funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 1;30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Harold Parker, pastor of Ruby Methodist church, will officiate. burial will be in Ruby Cemetery."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Howard G. Gobeyn, 86
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, 30-JAN-2000, p 2B

Mary J. Goerke
"Clay Twp. - Mary J. Goerke, 54, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000. Survived by dear friends, Edie Guard and Laura Diss. Services have taken place. Arrangements: Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 19-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Jerome Goike
"Allenton - Jerome Goike, 66, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Survived by wife, Mary. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Evangelist Catholic Church. Visiting: 2 to 9 p.m. today, Roth Muir Funeral Home, Romeo."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 19-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Louis Goldstein
"St. Clair, May 6 - Funeral services were held today in the Ira Kaufman funeral home, Detroit, for Louis Goldstein, veteran St. Clair dry goods merchant, who died Wednesday in St. Clair Community Hospital. Rabbi Benjamin H. Gorrelic, of Beth Aaron Synagogue, Detroit, officiated. Burial was in Clover Hill Park Cemetery, Detroit. Mr. Goldstein, owner of a dry goods store here 50 years, was born in Poland. He came to Detroit at the age of 18 and was a peddler of small dry goods items and notion to towns and country stores along the St. Clair river for several years. In the early 1900's he moved to St. Clair with his family and opened a small store in the old Barron business block. He later occupied quarters in the Lieberman block and in the Inches building before purchasing the present store at the corner of Riverside avenue and Trumbull street. He and his family attended Mt. Sinai Synagogue, Port Huron. He is survived by his widow, Ethel; a son, Israel Allen Goldstein, St. Clair, and a nephew, Leonard Forman, in California. Another son, William, died in 1919 while a student at the University of Michigan. A daughter Rose, died in 1943."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Carrie Lynn Gonyon
"Honor - Carrie Lynn Gonyon, of Honor, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Her death was the result of an automobile accident that occurred on Tuesday, Dec, 14, 1999. She was born June 12, 1970, in Port Huron to Charles and Cherith Drugich Apsey. Carrie is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Gonyon; two sons, Taylor, 9, and Timmy, 7, of Honor; father and stepmother, Charles and Rae Ann Apsey of Port Huron; mother, Cherith Pitts of Lapeer; brothers, James Apsey of Jackson, Charles and Valerie Apsey of Columbiaville and Jared Apsey of Port Huron, Irvin Pitts of Lapem sisters, Sara Apsey of Port Huron and Angela and Mike Ross of Melvin; and grandparents, Charles and Betty Apsey, Lyle and Dollie Drugich. Carrie was preceded in daeth by a very special friend, Mike Catton of Honor. She was his angel in life and he was hers in death. Carrie Lynn was a community caregiver, assisting those less fortunate than herself. It was said that if one needed love, Carrie loved them; if they needed food, she fed them; and if they needed clothing, they were clothed. Carrie had a special heart for the wounded of this world and is deeply and profoundly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Carrie Lynn would always have us remember the words of St. Paul: "Though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit." The funeral took place in Beulah at the Eden Bible Church on Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. Cremation followed the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Carrie Lynn Gonyon Memorial Fund, in care of Deb Reed, 6453 Smeltzer Road, Benzonia, Mich. 49616."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 22-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Betty J. Goodnough
"St. Clair - Betty Jean Goodnough, age 69, of St. Clair died Saturday, May 13, 2000. She was born March 1, 1931, in Idaho. She married Harold Goodnough on April 23, 1949 in Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by daughters, Elly Goodnough and Bonnie (Steven) Warren; son, David Sexton, all of St. Clair; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen (Richard) Heiman of Wisconsin and Irene Hopkins of California; brothers, Jim (Phyllis) Pickett of Virginia and Russell Pickett of Idaho; and her sister-in-law, Margaret (Gary) Potrykus of Avoca. She was preceded in death by brothers, Percy and LeRoy Pickett. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Yound Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday."
- Source: Times Herald, 14-MAY-2000

Mary Grace Gostinger
"Port Huron - Mary Grace Gostinger, 26, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995 as a result of an auto accident. She was born May 17, 1969 in Port Huron and was a lifelong area resident. She was going to marry Chris Collidge Sept. 23, 1995. Mary was a graduate of Port Huron Northern in 1987. She was a personnel administrator for Plastics Corporation. She is survived by her daughter, Helena Meg Coolidge of Columbus township; her mother, Joan Reid of Port Huron; loving step-father, Clifford Reid of Port Huron; one brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Marge Gostinger of Port Huron; one sister and brother-in-law, Georgia Lea and Syd Samford of La Porte, Texas; two nieces, Kristin and Katlin Gostinger; two nephews, John and James Samford; her father, Theodore Gostiner of Zephyrhills, Fla.; blessed and good friend, Charlene Callick of Port Huron; good friend, Steven Gardner of Port Huron; grandmother, Blanche Brackenbury of Port Huron; and grandparents, Frank and Margaret Gostinger of Port Huron. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave, at 17th St. Mary Ann Stackpoole, Chaplin of Port Huron Hospital will officiate. Visiting will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to wishes of the family."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Delbert L. Gothup
"Port Huron - Delbert L. Gothup, 70, of 5315 Ravenswood Rd., Port Huron, died Friday in St. Clair County Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Gothup was born Feb. 15, 1906 in Coleman, Mich., and lived in Port Huron 60 years."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Hilda Goulait
"Miss Hilda Goulait, who died last Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Flint, was born in St. Clair April 7, 1893. She had been an invalid for many years and had been taken to Flint several months ago where her sister, Mrs. Charles Schiapacasse makes her home. Joseph Goulait, her father survives her as well as her sister, Mrs. Schiappacasse; three brothers, William, Edward and John, all of St. Clair; several aunts and number of nieces and nephews. Women of St. Mary's parish said a Rosary at the Friederichs funeral home at 2:30 Sunday afternoon and the men of the parish said another rosary at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services were held from..." (rest of the article lost)
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Mary Helen Gould
"Port Huron - Mary Helen Gould, 77, of Port Huron, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999 in Port Huron Hospital. She was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Port Huron. She is survived by a son, Philip J. Gould; a daughter, July Oswald; four brothers; and two sisters. A graveside service took place today for Mrs. Gould. The Rev. Richard E. Lobb officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Arthur Smith Funeral Home, 1230 Seventh St."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 23-SEP-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Edward J. Gramer
"St. Clair - Edward J. Gramer, 66, of St. Clair died Friday, June 23, 2000. He was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Richmond. He married Joan K. Decker on Dec. 12, 1953. Ed was retired from Ward & VanNuck Asphalt where he worked for 38 years. He then worked part time for Punch Tech. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his daughters, Barbara (Michael) Marriott and Karen Gramer; his son, David (Lori) Gramer; his grandchildren, Kelly and Courtney Marriott, Brandon and Jason Robbins and Ian Gramer; his brothers, Charles and Lawrence (Martha) Gramer; and his sisters, Delores Degan and Mary Gramer. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth, in 1984. Funeral services will be at 10 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 hours are 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today in the L.C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home. A Rosary will be said at 2 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Blue Water Oncology."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 25-JUN-2000, p 2B

Kenneth J. Gramer
"May 15, 1984 - St. Clair - Kenneth J. Gramer, 20, of St. Clair died May 15. Gramer was born September 20, 1963 and was a 1982 graduate of St. Clair High School. He was employed at Marysville Plastics. He is survived by his parents, Joan and Edward Gramer, St. Clair; one brother David Gramer; and two sisters Barbara Marriot and Karen Robbins, both of St. Clair. Services were held June 18, 1984 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and were officiated by the Rev. Edward Ritter, pastor. Memorials may be made to the River District Hospital or the Michigan Crippled Children's Program."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Doris E. Granzow
"New Baltimore - Doris E. Granzow, 82, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. Survived by husband, Lloyd. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Gendernalik Funeral Home. Visiting: 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 18-JAN-2000
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Ronald W. Grasak
"Yale - Pastor Ronald W. Grasak, 51, died Sunday, July 2, 2000. Survived by wife, Wray. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Friday, Kammeraad Funeral Home, Memphis. Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 04-JUL-2000

Donna E. Grashaw
"Marine City - Donna E. Grashaw, 82, of Marine City, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997. She was born in Marine City on May 4, 1915, the daughter of Donald Ouellette and Irene Shackett Ouellette. She married Theodore T. "Ted" Grashaw in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marine City, on July 18, 1938. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1992."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Robert J. Grassman
"East China Twp. - Robert J. Grassman, 83, of East China, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in Faith Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Mr. Grassman was born Aug. 31, 1916 in Belleville, IL, to John and Bertha Goetz Grassman. He married Margaret Hargreaves in Detroit on March 25, 1937. She died Feb. 7, 1999. He was a self-employed retailer. He is survived by his children, Joseph (Fran) of Arizona, Victor (Sarah) of Florida, Robert of Big Rapids, Walter (Cassandra) of Florida and Winnefred (Thomas) Gott of East China Township; sisters, Lillian, Caroline and Mildred Shneer; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Leroy, and five sisters. Cremation services were handled by Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 21-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Janet C. Grauherr
"Bay City - Mrs. Janet C. Grauherr, 33, of 3202 E. Euclid St., Bay City, a former resident of St. Clair, died unexpectedly Friday in Bay City. She was born in St. Clair June 4, 1941. She is survived by her husband, John Grauherr; a daughter, Debra Grauherr; a son, Richard Grauherr, all of Bay City; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Delor, St. Clair; two brothers, Charles Delor, Detroit, and Tony Delor, St. Clair, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Zobl, St. Clair. The remains will be in L. C. Friederich & Son Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Rev. Jerome Swierzb, associate pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Emelia "Dolly" Graves
"Marine City - Emelia "Dolly" Graves, 60, of Marine City, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. She was born July 16, 1939 in Hamtramck. She married Roland Graves on July 31, 1960 in Marine City. She was employed for 13 years at River District Hospital. She was a member of Marine City United Methodist Church and the church's Women's Society and assisted with many church activities. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Roland; her son, Michael of Marine City; foster parents, Bernard and Anita Ameel of Marine City; her brother, Rockwell (Tina) Rowe of Detroit; her foster sister, Bernetta (Joseph) Borneman of Marine City; her foster brother, Richard (Nancy) Ameel of Lapeer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Donald and Lynn Cohrs of Marine City and Wanda Rogers of Marine City; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Marine City United Methodist Church. The Rev, Donna Osterhout, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Marine City. Visiting hours are 2 to 9 p.m, today at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to Marine City United Methodist Church."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 14-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

George C. Graves
"St. Clair, March 13 - George C. Graves, 84, a farmer in Trumble road 38 years, died Thursday in his home after a long illness. Mr. Graves was active in St. Clair township affairs. He was a member of the Township board of Review and was on the Board of Education of Belle Rural School a number of years. He was born in Detroit Oct. 5, 1878. He never married. Remains are in the L. C. Friederichs & Son funeral home, St. Clair, where Rosary devotions will be at 8:20 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic church with Rev. Edward J. Kromenaker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Alger N. Green
"Wales Township - Alger N. Green, 94, died Monday, March 8, 1993, in his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1898, in Wales Township. He married Jessie C. Waters Sept. 18, 1917, in Port Huron. She died Sept. 23, 1987. On Sept. 8, 1987, Mr. and Mrs. Green celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary. Mr. Green was a member of the Lambs United Methodist Church. He was a lifelong area farmer. He is survived by a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Waters; three grandchildren, Renee', Lisa and Angie Waters; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death y a son, Loren Green. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday in the Arthur Smith funeral Home-North Chapel. The Rev. Douglas Choate, pastor of Lams United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in lams Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ross, Persel and Dave Fitz, Kevin and Ronald Meharg and Bernard Hunter. Honorary pallbearers and George Wakefield and Harold Bradshaw. Visiting is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Amicare Home Health Services or to the charity of the donor's choice."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Betty A. Green
"Clay Twp. - Betty Ann Green, 80, of Clay Township died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in her home. She was born March 12, 1920, in Racine, Wis., and had lived here 75 years. Betty helped start the Downriver Community Center. She was a leader of the 4-H dog obedience classes and worked for Goodwill Industries. She loved to garden. She is survived by her sons, David and Michael Green; her daughter, Kathy Green; her sons, Timothy Green and Kelly (Martha) Green; her daughter-in-law, MaryAnne VanKirk; her grandchildren, David, Mike, Michelle, Nathasha, Chad, Megan, Rachael, Heather, Brian, Samantha and Kelly D.; and her great-grandchildren, Lila, David and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Green; her brother, John Carney; her grandson, Edwin Grower; and a daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Green. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. The Rev. Douglas Bignall of St. Catherine's Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery. Visiting hours are 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Water Hospice."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 04-JUL-2000

David Green
"Memphis - David Green died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. Survived by wife, Betty. Arrangements by Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond, are incomplete."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 14-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Mrs. Jessie C. Green
"Goodells - Jessie C. Green, 89, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1987, in Port Huron Hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1898, in Smiths Creek, and had lived in Goodells all of her life. She married Alger N. Green Sept. 18, 1917. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 18, 1987. Mrs. Green was a member of Lambs United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; foster son, John and JoAnn Waters of Goodells; three grandchildren, Rene and Lisa Waters of Goodells and Angie Waters; a brother, Peter Waters of Richmond; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Loren Green, preceded her in death. Services will be held at noon Saturday in the Arthur Smith Funeral Funeral Home-North Chapel, Port Huron. The Rev. Martine Caudill of Lams United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lams Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ross and Persel Fitz, Bernie Hunter, John Maxwell, Richard Waters and Gerald Bradshaw. Visiting is from 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Lambs United Methodist Church."

Jessie C. Green's death ends 70-year love affair - by Steve Sibula
"Wherever he went, she went, and whatever he did, she did. That was Jessie C. Green's devotion and love for her husband, Alger, friends say. Mrs. Green, of 4544 Green road, died Wednesday in Port Huron Hospital. She was 89. The Greens celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last Friday with all the warmth, humor and love of the day they were married. That was their way, said Persel Fitz of Memphis, who knew the couple all his life. "Jessie was always working with her husband on the farm," Fitz said. "They thought a lot of each other." Mrs. Green was born Jan. 12, 1898, in Smiths Creek. She was a lifelong resident and was a member of Lambs United Methodist Church. She was married to Alger Green on Sept. 18, 1917, in Port Huron. She had one son, Loren, and a foster son, John Waters. "She was a wonderful person. She would do anything for you,: said her daughter-in-law, JoAnn Waters. Hard work on the farm didn't bother Mrs. Green, said a friend, Melanie Masters. Mrs. Green loved being outdoors. "She was always a very hard wonder." Masters said. "She's going to be missed." Funeral services are at noon Saturday in the Arthur Smith funeral Home North Chapel. The Rev. Martin Caudill of Lambs United Methodist Church will officiate."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Norman H. Greenlaw
"Port Huron - Norman H. Greenlaw, 78, of Port Huron, formerly of Ontario, Calif., died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Port Huron Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1922, in Presque Isle, Maine, the son of the late Harvey and Hattie Greenlaw. He married Patricia Tibedeau. She died Sept. 25, 1992. Mr. Greenlaw served in the U.S. Army and was a retired roofer. After retirement, he spent his time feeding the homeless in California. He was a member of Echos of Faith Church in Chino, California and in Port Huron he attended Life of Faith Church. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Judy Greenlaw of Port Huron; his son, Roger Greenlaw of New Mexico; 13 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Bobby and Lenny Greenlaw. Private family services will take place. Burial will be in Bellview Cemetery, Ontario, Calif. Cremation arrangements are by Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th St."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000

Alfred I. "Hap" Gregg
"St. Clair - Mr. Alfred I. "Hap" Gregg, 78, of St. Clair Township died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in William Beaumont Hospital. He was born May 5, 1922, in Richmond to the late C. Elmer and Irene Hamblin Gregg and was a lifelong area resident. He married M. Arlene Macey on May 27, 1950, in Port Huron. Mr. Gregg retired from Chrysler Corp. in Marysville after 35 years of service. He was a medic in the United States Army 573rd AAA AW Battalion during World War II. Mr. Gregg enjoyed farming, hunting and snowmobiling. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Arlene; three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Denise) Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Kristine) Gregg and Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn (Peggy) Gregg, all of St. Clair; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Katherine) Welser of St. Clair, Mr. and Mrs. David (Cheryl) Allison of Avoca and Mr. and Mrs. David (Pamela) Reynolds of Port Huron; nine grandchildren, Jason and Justin Welser, Thomas and Jacob Gregg, JoLee and Branden Gregg, Emily and Weston Allison, and Christina Gregg; two sisters, Florence Cheney and Helen Smith of Marysville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and Norman, and two sisters, Nellie and Shirley. 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. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in the Marysville Funeral Home. The Rev. Cedric Whitcomb of First Baptist Church of Marysville will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fort Gratiot. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Military honors will be under the auspices of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or the Kidney Foundation."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 07-MAR-2001, p 11A
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

C. Elmer Gregg
"St. Clair, April 10 - C. Elmer Gregg, 84, of 350 Mitchell road, Smiths Creek, a resident of the area for 30 years, died Friday evening at his home after a long illness. Mr. Gregg was born March 9, 1870 in Riley Center Township. He and Nettie Moore were married July 16, 1898. She died June 16, 1903. Mr. Gregg and the former Irene Hamblin were married Aug. 23, 1905. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Merle Gregg, St. Clair, and Norman and Alfred Gregg, Smiths Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Kelley, Richmond; Mrs. Florence Cheney, St. Clair, and Mrs. Helen Smith, Smiths Creek; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Buckendale, Port Huron; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Remains are at the L.C. Friederichs and Son funeral home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Ralph Compson, pastor of the Court Street Baptist church, Port Huron, will officiate. Burial will be in Richmond cemetery."
- Source: Times Herald, under RIVER DEATHS
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

Carl Gregg
"Mikado - Funeral services for Carl Gregg, 73, of Mikado, will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Indian Methodist church with the Rev. John Silas, of Oscoda, and Elder Marshall McQuire, of Mikado, offficiating. Burial will be in the Oscoda cemetery. Mr. Gregg died Thursday in a Bay City hospital following a three-day illness. He was born in Riley Center, Mich., Aug. 2, 1874, and married the former Maude Moore at Mt. Clemens, Oct. 30, 1900. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Marvin, of Mikado, and Calvin, of Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Dennington, of East Tawas; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Hollis, of Smith's Creek, Mrs. Jessie Ramsey, of Memphis, Mich., Mrs. Nettie Hicks, of Richmond, Mrs. Mable Buckingdale, of Port Huron; and a brother, Elmer Gregg, of Smith's Creek."
- Source: The Bay City Times, MI, Friday, 17-OCT-1947, p 15
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

George C. Gregg
"Funeral Thursday For Former Memphis Man - Memphis, July 8 - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday for the late George C. Gregg, 74, prominent local citizen, who died at his home here Monday. Services will be from the home and will be in charge of Rev. F. H. Townsend. Mr. Gregg, who was a member of the village council and justice of the peace, died Monday evening after a few weeks illness. He was born Dec. 31, 1850 in Rose Valley, Wayne County, New York. He lived a number of years on a farm east of Memphis and 12 years ago moved in this village. He had served as village president and was a member of the Masonic and Eastern Star orders. In 1870 Mr. Gregg married Miss Henrietta E. Farlow of Humboldt, Iowa, who died in June 1916. They were the parents of four children who still survive: James Gregg and Mrs. Ellery Waite of Memphis; Mrs. Clayton Lewis of Port Huron; Mrs. William Burgam of Armada. Mr. Gregg was married June 6, 1918 to Mrs. Mary Mesic of Memphis who survives."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 08-JUL-1925
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

Henrietta M. Gregg
"'Grandma' Gregg, 91, Dies In Daughter's Home; Rites Sunday - Smiths Creek, Feb. 18 - Mrs. Henrietta M. Gregg, who observed her ninety-first birthday less than two weeks ago, died Thursday afternoon in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Hollis, where she lived. Mrs. Gregg had been failing in health since the latter part of January. She was born Feb. 4, 1847, in Darien, N.Y., and came to Michigan with her parents in 1854. She was married to James H. Gregg March 4, 1865, a Civil war veteran, who died in 1885. Before coming to Smiths Creek, Mrs. Gregg lived in Riley Center, Richmond and Port Huron. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Hollis; Mrs. Jessie M. Ramsey, St. Clair; Mrs. Nettie M. Hicks, Richmond; Mrs. Mabel M. Buckingdail; two sons, Elmer Gregg, Smiths Creek, and Carl Gregg, Mikado, Mich. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mills funeral chapel, Memphis. Burial will be in Memphis cemetery."
- Source: Times Herald, 18-FEB-1938 (with picture of Henrietta included)
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

Irene L. Gregg
"Smiths Creek - Irene L. Gregg, 91, of 350 Wadhams Road, died Monday in River District Hospital after a short illness. She was born May 1, 1886, in St. Clair and had lived in Smiths Creek for 11 years. She married Elmer Gregg Aug. 23, 1905. He died April 9, 1954. Mrs. Gregg is survived by two sons, Norman and Alfred Gregg, both of Smiths Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Cheney, St. Clair, and Mrs. Helen Smith, Marysville; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in L.C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home, St. Clair. The Rev. Donald T. Sunman, pastor of Court Street Baptist Church, Port Huron, will officiate. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery. Remains are in the funeral home today and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m."
- Source: Times Herald, 17-JAN-1978
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

James B. Gregg
"James B. Gregg, 75, of 1067 Wales Ridge Road, resident of Wales Township 63 years and retired farmer, died Friday in Yale Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Gregg was born Oct 11, 1885 in Humboldt, Iowa. He was a member and deacon of Goodells Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Hazel; a daughter, Mrs. Warren Storey, Port Huron; a son George C. Gregg, Memphis; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Muriel Snay of Japan; Mrs. Howard Welch, Hamilton Tex.; and Mrs. C. Francis Malane, Port Huron; two stepsons, Elliott P. Boubonais, Port Huron, and Gene Bourbonais, St. Clair, 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clayton A. Lewis, Port Huron, and Mrs. Opha Burgam, Clawson. The remains are in the Arthur Smith Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Rev. Maurice Christenson, pastor of Goodells Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Memphis Cemetery."
- Source: Times Herald, Saturday, 13-MAY-1961
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

Norman E. Gregg
"SMITHS CREEK - Norman E. Gregg, 61, of 375 Scott Road, died Wednesday in River District Hospital following a long illness. He was born March 24, 1917, in Rattle Run, and was a lifelong resident. He married Loreen Eagen on Feb. 28, 1942, in Port Huron. Mr. Gregg was an army veteran of World War II; a member of D.A.V.; Moose Lodge No. 158; a member of St. Christopher Church and a former employee of Morton Salt Co. and Riverside Tank. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie MacNeil, Smiths Creek, Mrs. Jean Turner, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Mrs. Irene Herdegen, Chicageo, Ill; 11 Grandchildren; a brother, Alfred Gregg, Smiths Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Cheney, St. Clair, and Mrs. Helen Smith, Marysville; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Chrisopher Church. Rev. Joseph P. McElgunn, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Christopher Church."
- Source: Times Herald, 22-SEP-1978
Submitted by Kathy Welser.

Richard A. Gregory
"Fort Gratiot - Richard A. Gregory, 68, of Fort Gratiot fell asleep on Thursday, May 4, 2000. He was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Marysville. He married Jeanie A. Lien on July 21, 1990, in Port Huron. Mr. Gregory was a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, first and foremost in his life. He was employed by Acheson Colloids Company for 47 years. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie A. Gregory; his sons, Scott M. (Trish) Gregory and Shawn B. Bates; his daughter, Amber S. (C.J.) Wendell; his son, Christopher H. Calder; his grandsons, Shawn M. McMahan and Daniel C. McMahan; his brothers, Morris Weymouth and Jerry (Jeanette) Gregory and his sister, Lois (Roy) Annabell. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2000, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. His cremains will be laid to rest next to his son Lester at Riverlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc., 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201-2483. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, until that glorious time, not far in the future, when all those in the memorial tombs will be called by Jesus and come out. Arrangements are by Arthur Smith Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 07-MAY-2000

Clifford R. Grewe
"New Haven - Clifford R. Grewe, 75, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. Survived by sons, Howard, Donald and Duane, and daughter, Sharon. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Christie-Olszewski Funeral Horne, New Baltimore. Visiting: 1 to 9 p.m. today."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 12-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Allen C. Griffin
"Allen C. Griffin, 77, Port Huron, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1985. There are no visiting hours scheduled at the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home."
Source: Times Herald, 03-OCT-1985, p 2A

Irene Griffore, 80
Obituary listed in the Times Herald, 20-FEB-2000, p 2B

Diantha B. Grimes
"Sandusky - Diantha B. Grimes, 73, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999 at home. She was born Jan. 2, 1926 in Pleasanton, Iowa, the daughter of the late John and Veta (McClaren) Kerrins. She married Louis T. Grimes on Oct 22, 1948 in Peck. He passed away Sept 25, 1997. Mrs. Grimes was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sandusky. She was a member of T.O.P.S. 1542. Mrs. Grimes graduated from Peck High School in 1943. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Lou Grimes of Marysville and Mary Lee Grimes of Sandusky; three grandchildren, Brian, Nikki Lou and Angela Lee Sheldon; stepmother, Cleo Bunk of Sandusky; one sister, Sue Liebler of Lansing; two brothers, Kendrick (Jean) Kerrins of California and Thomas (June) Kerrins of Port Sanilac; four sisters-in-law, Doris Kerrins of Peck, Pauline Woodbury of Fort Gratiot, Esther (John) Pickler of Illinois and Annable (Earl) Beers of Peck; four brothers-in-law, Stuart (Dorothy) Grimes of Peck, James (Gail) Grimes of Sandusky, Clinton Tenniswood of Melvin and Earl Williams of Sandusky; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Kerrins. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. Pastor Don Gotham. pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Sandusky, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Visiting hours are 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. Memorials may be made to United Hospice or First United Methodist Church, Sandusky."
- Source: Times Herald, 23-SEP & 24-SEP-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Berdean Hollis Grimm
"South Lyon - Berdean Hollis Grimm, 83, passed away Oct. 9, 1999 after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 20, 1916 in Armada, to Dean and Bertha (Bourbonais) Hollis. Formerly of Detroit, she moved to South Lyon three years ago. She was the loving sister of Shirley Westacott of South Lyon and Marilyn Albright of Clinton Township. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. She was preceded in death by her brother. No funeral services were held. Arrangements are by Phillips Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 14-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Harmon Groffen
"St. Clair, June 16 - Funeral services for Harmon Groffen, 69, who died Tuesday at the home of his brother-in-law, Sam Finch, 1116 Varney avenue, Port Huron, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the T. R. Bower funeral home. Rev. Henry Firth, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Pearl Groffen; three daughters, Msr. Howard Leaym, Port Huron; Mrs. Santino Cambria, Lorain, O., and Mrs. Archie Armstrong, Marysville; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Nicholas Groffen
"Nicholas Groffen, 96, died Tuesday, August 16, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Finch, 1116 Varney street, Port Huron. He had been ill about a week. Mr. Groffen is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Galon Moak, St. Clair, Mrs. Finch of Port Huron, one son, Harmon, of Port Huron, in grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A pioneer resident of St. Clair Township, Mr. Groffen lived on a farm on Mitchell Road until four years ago. He was born August 20, 1853. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the T. R. Bower Funeral home. Rev. Henry Firth of Port Huron will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery. The remains are at the funeral home."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Margaret R. Groll
"Harbor Beach - Margaret R. Groll, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. Survived by one brother and three sisters. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Monday, Ramsey Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 19-SEP-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Regina Gromek
"Marine City - Regina Gromek, 80, of Marine City entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001. She was born in Hamtramck on Jan. 26, 1921, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Budda Kaminski. She married Stanley J. Gromek in Richmond on Jan. 13, 1957. He preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1991. Regina was a member of the Michigan Extension Club. Surviving are her children, Deborah (Mike) Miller, Mark S. And Steven J., all of Marine City; sister, Helen Belzyt of Richmond; and grandchildren, Janel and Dustin Miller. Services are 11 a.m. Friday in the Bower-Rose Funeral home, Marine City. The Rev. Harvey W. Reh will officiate. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Starville. Visiting is 6 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Stanley J. Gromek
"Marine City - Stanley J. Gromek, 76, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1991. He was born Dec. 10, 1914, in Pennsylvania. He married Regina Kaminski, Jan. 13, 1951, in Richmond. Mr. Gromek was an auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Regina; a daughter, Deborah L. Miller of Marine City; two sons, Mark S. and Steven J., both of Marine City; four sisters, Helen Rocheleau of Ferndale, Julia Sanders of Berkley, Stella Briggeman of St. Clair, and Dorothy Warner of St. Clair Shore; two brothers, John of Goodells and Ted of Florida; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Dylong. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home in Marine City. The Rev. Philip Briffa will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Starville. Visiting is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Ernst H. Gronlund, 100
"Algonac - Ernst H. Gronlund, 100, died April 1, 2000. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements: Gilbert Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000

Gertrude Grossmeyer
"St. Clair, Sept.14 - Mrs. Gertrude Grossmeyer, 84, widow of Henry Grossmeyer, died Monday in Central Hospital, Detroit. Mrs. Grossmeyer was born Aug. 4, 1870 in China township. She lived in this area all her life until eight years ago when she and Mr. Grossmeyer moved to Detroit. Mr. Grossmeyer died four years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lillian MacIntosh, St. Clair, and Mrs. Emerson Fornwall and Lula Grossmeyer, both of Detroit; two sons, Milton and Miles both of Detroit; six grandchildren, a brother, Joseph Tung, St. Clair, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Grossmeyer, Detroit. Remains are at the T. R. Bower funeral home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday 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 at 8:15 p.m. today in the funeral home."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Elizabeth Gryszkiewicz
"Mrs. Elizabeth Gryszkiewicz, 82, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Kuniczky, Big Hand Road, Wednesday, February 16. She was born in Poland, and came to America many years ago. She had lived in this locality for 25 years. Surviving her besides her daughter, are four sons, Adolf, St. Clair; Vitold, Redford township; Joseph, Walls, Mich; and Casimer in Poland; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. from St. Phillip's Catholic church Columbus township, Fr. Sigmund Dziatkiewicz officiating. Burial will be St. Philip's cemetery. The remains are at the home of her daughter and arrangements are under the auspices of the R. Bower funeral home, St. Clair."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

John J. Gryszkiewicz
"St. Clair Township - John J. Gryszkiewicz, 70, died Sunday, March 6, 1994, in River District Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1923, in Detroit and was a longtime St. Clair Township resident. He married Lorraine Stankiewicz July 4, 1943, in Smiths Creek. Mr. Grysziewicz was a self employed pallet repairman for several area companies including Diamond Crystal Salt Co. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Purple Heart and POW medals and was a life member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12. He is survived by his wife; two sons, and Mrs. and Mrs. Ronald (Patricia) Gryszkiewicz and John J. Gryszkiewicz Jr. of St. Clair; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Kathryn) Beers of Marysville; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Ben (Denise) Zimmer, Renee, Jennifer, Rachel and Daniel Gryszkiewicz and Angela and Kristin Beers; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many dear friends and neighbors. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Phillip's Catholic Church. The Rev. Frank Zielinski of St. Phillip's Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in St. Phillip's Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ben Zimmer, Frank Rozboski, Leroy Schneider, Meyer Jahn, Joseph Westrick and Robert Lyle. Visiting is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Ave. A Scripture wake service will be at 7 p.m. Graveside military honors will be under the auspices of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council. Memorials may be made to DAV Chapter 12 or St. Phillip's Catholic Church."
- Source: local newspaper
Submitted by Pat Love

Charles J. Guest
"Port Huron Twp. - Charles J. Guest, 79, of Port Huron Township, died Sunday, Nov, 28, 1999, in Port Huron Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1920, in Wilkes Barre, Pa. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and retired from the U.S. Customs Service after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife Susan; son, Charles (Audra) Guest; two daughters, Pauline (Warren) Flynn and Laurie (Michael) MacKay; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be at St. Stephen Catholic Church at a later date. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Monday, 29-NOV-1999

"Port Huron Twp. - Charles J. Guest, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999. Survived by wife, Susan. Memorial sercies: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Stephen Catholic Church. Arrangements: Pollock-Randall Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 17-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Steve Guilliat
"Steve Guilliat - In loving memory of Steve Guilliat, who passed away 10 years ago today (12/21/1989). You are never more than a thought away. Sadly missed by Lillian, Steve, Jon and Colleen."
- Source: Times Herald, Tuesday, 21-DEC-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Brian L. Guitar
"Las Vegas, Nev. - Brian L. Guitar, 55, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Port Huron, died Thursday, March 30, 2000. He and his wife, Esther, were the original owners of The Shopper. He is survived by Esther; brother, Stephen Guitar; and sisters, Jeanette Gregory, Joyce Taylor and Catherine (Kay) Goodman. A memorial service will be at a latter date. Arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Sunday, 02-APR-2000

James Gunder
"Lamb - James Gunden (sic), aged 50 years, died on Monday after a...illness. Funeral services...at the home on Friday.... A widow and one son survive(?)...Also his mother, one sister...brothers of Flint and a...Detroit."
- Source: Times Herald, 19-APR-1920, p 6

Tyra Gunder
"Lamb - Funeral services for Mrs. Tyra Gunder were held at her late home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Gunder was 50 years of age, and had been in very poor health for some time and for several weeks before her death was a great sufferer. She survived her husband, James Gunder, by about one month, and leaves one son, Wallace, one brother, George Lamb, of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Fries and Mrs. McLaughlin, of Detroit."
- Source: Times Herald, 12-MAY-1920, p 6

Marion Gustin
"Port Sanilac - Mrs. Marion Gustin, 76, died Wednesday in Mercy Hospital, Port Huron, after a long illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1897, in St. Clair. She lived in Detroit from 1920 until 1972. She and William Gustin were married June 22, 1947, in Bay City. Mrs. Gustin attended Eastern Michigan University, was a graduate of the University of Michigan, and recieved her master degree from Columbia University. She taught school in Detroit for 44 years, the last 22 of which she was principal of the Edison and Williams Schools in Detroit. She served as school administration supervisor in Detroit. In 1927 and 1929 she served as national representative for the Detroit Primary Reading Department. Eastern Michigan University, under the sponsorship of the Daughters of the American Revolution, also designated her as Michigan's reading representative to Washington D.C. Mrs. Gustin was a member of the Alpha Sigma Society and the YWCA. She also was active in civil affairs.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. Rev. Glenn Dimmitt, pastor of Sandusky Presbytererian Church will officate. Burial will be in Port Sanilac Cemetery. Mrs. Gustin is survived by her husband; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jo Mc Elyea, Nashville, Tenn., two step-grandchildren, and a brother, John Thomson, Essexville, Mich."
- Source: Times Herald, Friday, 04-JAN-1974
Submitted by John & Joan Thomson.

Elmore C. Gwinn, Jr.
"Sweetwater, Tenn. - Elmore C. Gwinn Jr., 59, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Survived by wife, Beth. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Pleasant View Free Methodist Church, Mayville. Visiting: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the church."
- Source: Times Herald, Wednesday, 13-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg

Joseph R. Gwisdala, Sr.
"Fort Gratiot - Joseph P. Gwisdala Sr., 71, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Survived by wife, Maxine. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Catholic Church. Visiting: 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home."
- Source: Times Herald, Thursday, 14-OCT-1999
Submitted by Rebecca Gregg