obituaries

Feb 10, 2026

Job (Karasek), Alicia Ann

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Legacy Assisted Living on February 10, 2026 at the age of 86 years.  She is survived by her four children, David (Marty) Job, Karen (Mark) Spaan, Michelle (Steven) McDonald, Suzette (Rodney) Brousseau; 5 grandchildren, Joe and Katie Job,...

Feb 2, 2026

Strickrodt, Kenneth

Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his wife and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Monday, February 2, 2026 age 73 years.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years Charlene "Charlie', son Martin (Suzanne) Strickrodt; grandchildren Sam, John Shandna, Alex and Kari; several great grandchildren; brother...

Feb 2, 2026

Barbara Ann Howlett

83, of Jackson, MI, passed away at her home on February 2, 2026, with family by her side. Barbara is survived by her daughters Pennie (Joe) Rutan, Karen Stowell (John Ucci), Ann Titus; grandchildren Andy (Jourdan) Rutan, Sarah (Tyler) Ogden; great grandchildren Brantley Ogden, Kira Ogden, Everleigh Rutan, Kinsleigh Rutan, Allie Ogden, Charleigh Rutan;...

Jan 31, 2026

O'Dowd, James John

80, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 31, 2026.  Jim is survived by his children Tami O'Dowd-Williams (Mike), and John Hampton (Lynn); grandchildren Austin Bovia (Hannah), Caiti Bovia, Lauren Allen (Jake), Melissa Robinson (Tyler), Hunter Hampton, Jake Hampton and five great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived...

Jan 31, 2026

Juckett (Pickell), Carolyn A.

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald; two children, Cynthia (Eric) Laurain and Craig Juckett; grandchildren, Nick and Molly Laurain; sister,...

Jan 29, 2026

Of Ypsilanti, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 40. Hughie was born in Jackson on September 19, 1985 - a middle child :) - with an older sister and younger brother.

He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Hanover-Horton High School.  He later moved to Ann Arbor...

Jan 27, 2026

Lorraine Eileen Varner (O'Meara) of Jackson passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, under the loving care of her family. She was 92 years old.

Lorraine is survived by her four sons, Benjamin III (Julie) of Fenton, Robert (Denise) of Plymouth, Kevin of Grand Rapids, and Paul (Amy) of Jackson; ten grandchildren, Brian (Alyssa), Katie (CJ), Erik, Molly...

Jan 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sara Louise Bunce "Sally"

Sara Louise Bunce, lovingly known as Sally, of Jackson, Michigan, peacefully passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her devoted family and partner, a testament to the deep bonds she nurtured throughout her life.

Sally is survived by her...

Jan 22, 2026

"This alone I know: that we have great faith in the Heart of Jesus, and supported by Him, we fear nothing."  — St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Nanette Lucy Mary Scalisi Keyser, 83, of Jackson, Michigan, sadly passed away on January 22th, 2026, in Liothina, Georgia. Demonstrating her indomitable strength and virtue through the very end, Nanette courageously faced advanced...

Jan 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Annette May Golombeski (Podlo)

December 13, 1941 – January 21, 2026

With deep love and profound sadness, our family announces that Annette May Golombeski (Podlo), age 84, was called home by our Lord on January 21, 2026, to be reunited with her beloved husband, Joe.

Annette was preceded in...

Jan 16, 2026

Duarte, Hiram

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM at the Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, surrounded his loving family and friends at the age of 66 years.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Erika; his children, Lawrence Garcia, Gregory Garcia, Kristianne (Brandon) Young, Cristal (Josh) Beck; Shantal Duarte, Erik...

Jan 16, 2026

Reardon, Christopher Michael Age 31, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on January 16, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.  Chris was born on July 20, 1994, in Jackson, Michigan. He graduated with honors from Lumen Christi High School in Jackson in 2012. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from Baker College, earning a degree in secondary education....

Jan 15, 2026

Lienhard, Marie K.

Peacefully passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Brightside Assisted Living on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 88 years.  She is survived by her two children, Kurt M. Lienhard and Amy M. Lienhard and her granddaughter Mia Isabella Lienhard.  She was preceded in death by...

Jan 7, 2026

After years of promising that "you'll miss me when I'm gone," I have finally delivered. Like most things on my "to do" list, I procrastinated as long as possible.  I was blessed to cross paths with many in my lifetime and I hope that you remember it as I do- as a positive experience. Hopefully we shared a libation...

Dec 30, 2025

Doyle, Timothy James

Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2025, at his home in Decatur, Michigan. Born on October 24,1951 in Jackson, Michigan, he lived a life characterized by kindness, humor, caring for the health and wellness of others, generosity, and a deep commitment to his faith, community, and family. Timothy (Tim)...

Dec 28, 2025

Paulis, William (Bill) 1930- 2025

Of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday December 28th, 2025, in the comfort of his bed.  He was 95 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. William Paulis was born on November 2nd, 1930, in Akron, OH. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and...

Dec 28, 2025

Gauthier, Jean Lois

Of Rives Junction, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at home under the loving care of her family at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her children, Ken Gauthier, Janet Burley, Jackie (Chuck) Garrison, Karen (Jeff) Lin, Sharon (Rob Bendik) Mills, Lorrie Bedore, and Lynn Taylor; also Jim Mills...

Dec 27, 2025

Booth, Lisa Ann

Age 40, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025. Lisa was born December 12, 1985 to Mark Booth and Judy Booth. She was a 2004 Lumen Christi graduate. While at Lumen Christi she served as a student athletic training aide for the football and basketball teams. Lisa graduated as a Medical Assistant from Jackson...

Dec 26, 2025

Lowell Franklin Swartz, age 84, of Jackson Michigan, passed peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by family. His life was a voyage of discovery and adventure.  He was born on December 19,1941 in Lincoln, Michigan in a drafty, one room cabin during a snowstorm to Clayton and Ada Swartz. Like so many of his generation, he caught polio at...

Dec 21, 2025

Patrick (Pat) LaVerne Burke of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on December 21, 2025, at the age of 85.

Pat is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda (Sponsler) Burke; his children, Susan Gallagher (Todd) and Jason Burke (Christina); and his grandchildren, Ryan, Shaylyn, Patrick, and Poppy. He...