Jan VanBuren
Oct 15, 2026
Jan VanBuren age 82, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on October 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and a lifetime devoted to loving and serving others. Born on September 11, 1944, at Mercy Hospital in Jackson, Michigan, she was the daughter of Harold and Barbara Bliss.
To know Jan was to know kindness. A devoted Catholic...
Janet Elizabeth (Lefere) Kalahar
Oct 15, 2026
Kalahar, (Lefere) Janet Elizabeth
Of Jackson passed away Oct. 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Janet was born July 21, 1940 in Jackson to Maurice and Elizabeth (Crowley) Lefere. She graduated in 1958 from Jackson St. John High School, where she was named “J Girl” for being deemed “tops” in her senior class. In 1961, she graduated from St. Joseph...
Robert David Williams
Oct 14, 2026
Robert David Williams, 82, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 7, 1943, in Jackson, Michigan, to Marie and Jay Williams, Bob was the youngest of 11 children, with five brothers and five sisters.
A graduate of Jackson High School's Class of 1962, Robert "Bob" Williams later married his beloved wife and...
Matthew P. Weston
Oct 8, 2026
Matthew P. Weston of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth (Ryan) and Kaitlin (Dan); sister, Mary (Ted) Johnson; companion, Debbie; several grandchildren; special granddaughter, “Chickenbutt” Antonia; step-children, Kimmy (Tommy) and Andy (Vinnie); and close friends, Kevin, Gay, Susan, and Lynne. He was preceded...
Mary Lou O’Connell
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Lou O'Connell passed away on October 5, 2026 at the age of 101 years old.
Although "tired, ready and done", Mary Lou's passion for life resonated with her family, friends, career as a nurse and trips to the Hiawatha Club in the Upper Peninsula and Ireland. All who knew her know what a special and unique person she was. The...
Christopher Mulligan
Sep 30, 2026
Christopher Mulligan, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2026, at the age of 39.
Chris graduated from Northwest High School, where he received Coaches Awards in football and wrestling, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University.
Chris enjoyed many things in life: Coaching TBall, golfing, Ohio State Football, comic books, TMNT, dogs, pickles and smoking the Thanksgiving...
Charles Floyd Avery
Sep 23, 2026
Charles Floyd Avery of Jackson, Michigan passed away on September 23, 2026 at the age of 85 years old.
He is survived by one sister, Sandra (Steve) Muckler; sons, Steven Avery (Diane Pendall) of Lansing and Shawn (Heather) Avery of Jackson; one daughter, Sara Avery of Jackson; grandchildren, Shawn Avery Jr (Natalie Rose), Jaycob Avery, Madison Avery, Raegan Avery, Rylie Avery;...
Roger J. Gleeson
Sep 20, 2026
Roger J. Gleeson of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his family, his faith, and his community.
Roger was born February 23,1931 in Quebec, Canada, to Victor and Yvonne (Cousineau) Gleeson and grew up in Detroit, Michigan in a French-Canadian household. He proudly served his country as a member of...
Paul F. Yost
Sep 19, 2026
Paul F. Yost of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Jason) Mulcahy; grandsons, Brendan (Emily) and Colin; and brother, Barney (Joyce) Yost. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Veronica “Roni” Yost.
Paul was a Veteran of the United States Army. He...
Ronald "Ronnie, Ron" Leon
Sep 11, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie, Ron” Leon of Columbia, SC died on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on July 10, 1936, in Jackson, Michigan, he was a son of Charles and Genevieve Leon. Ron grew up in Jackson, Michigan. He served in the US Navy on the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14). After his military service, Ron earned a master’s...
Richard Roland Blanchard
Sep 9, 2026
On September 9, 2026, Richard Roland Blanchard peacefully passed from this life into eternity, at home in the presence of family members who live in Jackson, MI.
Richard is survived by his older brother, Raymond Blanchard of Athol, MA, his daughter, Patrice Julienne (Blanchard) Benard of South Carolina, her children, Michael, Sara, David, Steven; his son, Matthew James Blanchard of Las...
Joshua Lee “Yoshi” “Jobahu” Renfer
Aug 31, 2026
Joshua Lee “Yoshi” “Jobahu” Renfer, 35, died on August 31, 2026, in Jackson, Michigan. Born on May 3, 1991, in Jackson, he spent his life connected to the place where he was born and to the people who knew him there.
Josh was known as an avid gamer and a dedicated Magic the Gathering card player. He enjoyed traveling, nature walks,...
Mary Ann Ziegler
Aug 31, 2026
Mary Ann Ziegler of Jackson, passed away at home on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Gorman, Catherine Smith and Susan (Tom) Zenz; grandchildren, Charlene (Doug), Dana (Scott), Daniel (Lindsay), Shauna (Tim), Kyle (Cadee), Ryan (Deven), Jaclene, and Jorge (Jamie); great-grandchildren, Daniel, Wesley, Wyatt, Bella, Wade, Breckin, Luka, Eden,...
Drew Nathaniel Laughlin
Aug 26, 2026
Drew Nathaniel Laughlin of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the age of 38 years.
Drew was born on October 5, 1987 and graduated from Lumen Christi High School in 2006. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an MMI Universal Motorcycle Mechanic.
He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Mary Laughlin and Lori and...
Patsy Ann Ellis
Aug 20, 2026
Patsy Ann Ellis of Jackson, Michigan passed away on August 20, 2026 at the age of 91 years. She was born July 2, 1935 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to parents, Albert and Frances Lewis.
Patsy attended primary school in Jackson Public Schools and she graduated from Jackson High School. Patsy then attended Spring Arbor University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree and...
Glenis Lee Berry
Aug 16, 2026
Glenis Lee Berry of Michigan Center, passed away at home on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her three children, Victoria Valdez-Aberle, Thomas Valdez, and Annette M. Valdez; grandchildren, Nicole Valdez and Todd Ryall; and her sister, Marcia Caler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gladys Miller and...
Joan L. "Jo" Dumbauld (Muck)
Aug 14, 2026
Joan L. “Jo” Dumbauld (Muck) of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her husband and family on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, James; two daughters, Connie (Martin) Lefere and Tina Comperchio; son, Randy Dumbauld; grandchildren, Michael, Nathan, Collin, Brenna, James, Michael, Katelyn,...
James Reasoner
Aug 13, 2026
James Reasoner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and educator passed away on August 13, 2026 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Aileen (Matthews) Reasoner and 4 children, Mark (Maureen) Reasoner, Cheryl (Mike) O’Neill, Sandra (Pat) Haynes and Stephen (Aimee) Reasoner. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren:...
Kevin K. Roberts
Aug 12, 2026
Kevin K. Roberts of Jackson passed away at home as he wished, on August 12, 2026, at the age of 70 years.
He is survived by his four sisters: Beverly Dice, Barbara Roberts, Marsha Roberts, and Cindy (Kent) Slete; two nephews, Bruce (Cheryl) Roberts, Dale (Tina) Roberts; two nieces, Heidi Roberts and Leslie (Mike) Czubko; numerous great nieces and nephews; life-long...
Genevieve J. Cronkhite (Klavon)
Aug 11, 2026
Genevieve J. Cronkhite (Klavon) of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 age 93 years. She is survived by three children, Catherine (Dennis) La Forest, Susan (Kim) Richardson and David (Traci) Cronkhite; seven grandchildren, Lisa, Teri, Jennifer, Katie, Sara, Kyle and Riann Traci; great grandchildren, Austin, Gunner, Aiden, Taylor, Ryan, and Audrey; great great grandson, Liam; sister, Eleanor Bucrek,...
