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Char Boyd
Char Boyd, 56, of North Street went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 30, 2002.
Char was born Sept. 12, 1946, in Bumbletown.
Char was a devoted wife and mother.
She loved her husband and would bend her own strong spirit to the teachings of her Lord making her husband the "Head of the household."
Her children were her most precious gift from God. She would chuckle about her son Chris as she would remember the little blond boy that gave her a run for her money and then be so proud of the successful young man he has become. She was so proud of her daughter, Heather. Not for Heather's accomplishments, although there are many, but for the beautiful person that Heather has become inside.
Char's illness was short and unexpected, but she used the time to share her faith and love with many. During her illness and hospitalization, hospital staff would ask who this woman was because she had so many visitors and was so popular. Crowds of people gathered in her room to visit and pray with her.
Char was also a loving and conscientious daughter. While in the hospital, her father said, "She was the ray of sunshine that would come through our door." Throughout her illness, Char gave "Susu, " which from her Finnish heritage translates to "Great Strength."
Char was an active member of the Body of Christ at Hillside Wesleyan Church where she would go to worship and praise. Within that group of Christians and outside of them as well she continued to minister with understanding and compassion.
During her illness, God was beseeched with prayers for healing and a miracle. Ultimately, the miracle was revealed. Char's life on this Earth was a miracle.
Char is survived by her husband, Stuart; and her children, Chris of Las Vegas and her daughter, Heather Boyd of Arlington, Va. She is also survived by her parents, James and Helen Winquist of Port Huron; a brother, Keith of Canton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Char's friends join with her family to praise her life here on Earth and we will continue to live on in the hearts of many forever.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday in Hillside Wesleyan Church. The Rev. Stephen C. Johnson will officiate.
Burial will follow in Kinney cemetery.
Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Memorials are requested to the Young Moms Youth For Christ.
J. Albert Petrossi
J. Albert Petrossi, 77, of Port Huron Township died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in Port Huron Hospital after a long illness.
He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Trenton, and had lived here 73 years. He married
Mary E. Barbee on Jan. 26, 1952, in Port Huron.
Al retired, from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. in 1979, with 38 years of service.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, Africa and Italy with the Army Air Force.
He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Petrossi of Port Huron Township; his daughter, Julia Ann Wiseman of Marine City; his sons, Michael A. (Cheryl) Petrossi of Colorado Springs, Colo., Brian P. (Judith Lynn) Petrossi of Houston, Joseph E. (Kimberly) Petrossi of Port Huron, David A. (Kelly Jo) Petrossi of Pensacola, Fla. and Steven W. (Shannon) Petrossi of Port Huron; 14 grandchildren, his sisters, Leona Chevalier of Bay City, Erma (William) Sheldon of Marysville and Olga Smith of Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andy Paskowski, associate pastor of Hillside Wesleyan Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery.
Visiting hours are 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
Al's sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the International Silver - Stick Scholarship Fund.
William G. Pickard
William G. Pickard, 70, of North Street, passed away Friday, November 3, 2000, in Port Huron Hospital after a short illness.
He was born February 2, 1930, in North Street to Edmund and Emma (Marzig) Pickard. He married
Delores Strausser August 27, 1955, in North Street.
Mr. Pickard was a life long area farmer. he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Pickard volunteered his time t the Evangelical Nursing Home.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Delores; his son, Bill Pickard Jr. and his fiancee' Connie Thompson; his two daughters, Pam (Perry) Holden and Lynn (Steve) Schroeder; four grandchildren, Ashleigh Ann Pickard Holden, Abbey Lynn Pickard Holden, Jacob Edmund Pickard Schoeder, and Austin William Pickard Schoeder; his mother, Emma Pickard; his brother, Vern (Betty) Pickard; his two sisters, Mildred (Robert) McElroy and Alice (Herbert) Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
he is preceded in death by his father, Edmund.
Visitation will be Sunday form 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Pollock Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Pollock Randal Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven DeNeff, North Lakeport Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Pickard Jr., Steve Schoeder, Perry Holden, Ed Pickard, Vern Pickard, and Frank Keller.
Memorials may be made to North Lakeport Wesleyan Church or the Evangelical Nursing Home.
Stella Ramsey Smith
Stella Ramsey Smith, 97, formerly of Port Huron, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2000, in Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock, Illinois.
She was born February 21, 1903, to the late Thomas and Jennie Ramsey of Avoca.
She married
Elmer Smith in 1934 and they resided on a farm near Lambs. She moved to Port Huron in 1954 and worked at Moore, Povenz, Wilbert and Marsh Insurance Company until her retirement, She moved to Illinois in 1994.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her two sons, William (Karen) Smith, Crystal Lake, Ill. and Fred Smith, of Port Huron; her three grandchildren, Greg (Pamela) Smith, Cary, Ill., Russ (Patricia) Wascher, Huntley, Ill., and Scott (Anita) Smith, Tallahassee, Fla.; seven great grandchildren, Ryan, Robert, Royce, Kayla, Erin, Tyler, and Austin; her sister, Doris (Karl) Fasel, Port Huron; her two nephews, Jerry and Jim Fasel; a niece, Kathy Harmon; and several cousins.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at noon on Saturday, November 4, 2000 in Pollock Randall Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Lambs cemetery, Wales Township.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of North East Illinois or Valley Hi Nursing Home.
John Collins
John T. Collins, 61, of Fort Gratiot went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2007 in his home following a short illness.
He was born April 2, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA and has lived here most of his life.
John married
Charlene Kay Nichols on June 28, 1980 in Port Huron.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. John retired from Mueller Brass Company August 1, 2007. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan and loved his family very much.
John is survived by his wife, Charlene Kay Collins of Fort Gratiot; son, Bob Herriman of Fort Gratiot; daughter, Dawn (Joel) Archibald of Kimball; sons, John (Dawn) Collins, Jr of Port Huron, Scott (Lisa) Herriman of Port Huron and Thomas Collins of Orange Park, FL; 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward T. and Mary T. (McShane) Collins, and brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Lucy Collins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday (9/26) in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leo Broderick will officiate. Military honors will take place under auspices of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council.
Visiting hours are 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday (9/26). A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials in memory of John are requested to the wishes of the family.
J. Kenneth Rapp
J. Kenneth Rapp, 70, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2000, in his home.
He was born March 26, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Donald and Martha Byerly Rapp. He married
Rita Olson on December 21, 1963, in Port Huron.
Mr. Rapp was a teacher, counselor and principal in the Port Huron Area School District. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church in Port Huron and went on 14 mission trips to Haiti and Mexico.
He enjoyed woodworking and traveling.
Mr. Rapp is survived by his wife; his daughter, Cherly Rapp, Seattle; and his two sons, David P. (Melissa) Rapp, Boise, Idaho and Mark Rapp, Gatesville, Texas; five grandchildren, David K. (Melissa) Rapp, Jason, Vincent, Heather, and Kenneth Rapp; a great grandson, Jordan Rapp; his brother, Richard Rapp, Fort Wayne, Indiana; his brother in law and sister in law, Richard and Leone Olson, Yorkville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday in Pollock Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2;00 p.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church, Port Huron. Dr. Mark P. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be held in Riverlawn cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
J. Kenneth Rapp
J. Kenneth Rapp, 70, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2000, in his home.
He was born March 26, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Donald and Martha Byerly Rapp. He married
Rita Olson on December 21, 1963, in Port Huron.
Mr. Rapp was a teacher, counselor and principal in the Port Huron Area School District. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church in Port Huron and went on 14 mission trips to Haiti and Mexico.
He enjoyed woodworking and traveling.
Mr. Rapp is survived by his wife; his daughter, Cherly Rapp, Seattle; and his two sons, David P. (Melissa) Rapp, Boise, Idaho and Mark Rapp, Gatesville, Texas; five grandchildren, David K. (Melissa) Rapp, Jason, Vincent, Heather, and Kenneth Rapp; a great grandson, Jordan Rapp; his brother, Richard Rapp, Fort Wayne, Indiana; his brother in law and sister in law, Richard and Leone Olson, Yorkville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday in Pollock Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2;00 p.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church, Port Huron. Dr. Mark P. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be held in Riverlawn cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Paul G. Rivet
Paul G. Rivet Jr. 58, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in Port Huron Hospital.
He was born July 26, 1942, in Lowell, Mass. He married
Janice L. Skinner on May 27, 1967.
He was a member of Faternal Order of Eagles #3702, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a retired truck driver.
Mr. Rivet is survived by his wife, Janice L. Rivet, Port Huron; his sons, Michael (Yvonne) Rivet, Aurora, Colorado, Joseph (Angela) Rivet, Port Huron, Steven Rivet, Port Huron, Daniel (Staci) Rivet, Brown City; his daughters, Sandra Roskilly, Denver, Colorado and Michelle (Kelly) Cadaret, Port Huron; his 9 grandchildren; his brother, Robert (Nelda) Rivet, Kentucky; his sisters, Theresa (Dennis) Canelas, Florida, Jeanne (Albert) LaVallee, Mass.; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; his sisters in law, Donna Lee, Sharon Lee, Sandra Stokes; his brother and sister in law, jerry and Louis Skinner; his brother in law, David Skinner and Robert Skinner, all of Port Huron.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Ann Marie.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Jowett Funeral Home. Pastor Don Sperling will officiate.
Visiting hours will be Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
St. Clair County Allied Veterans will conduct Military Honors.
