obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Donnelly, Annette Marie

Of Jackson, passed away surrounded by family on November 7, 2024 at the age of 66. Annette was born on February 24, 1958 in Jackson, Michigan to the late John Wojtusik and Victoria (Best) Wojtusik and was the youngest of their five daughters. She lived a beautiful life of faith, love and hard work....

Nov 4, 2024

Murphy, James Lloyd "Jim"

Of Jackson, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his family at the age of 81 years.  He is survived by his son, Brent (Shannon) Murphy; grandchildren, Emily, Connor, Riley, Brady, Jourdon, and Nikalus; brothers and sisters, Rosemary Day, Cindy (Don) Stosick, Rick...

Nov 3, 2024

Herrera, Arthur

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024 under the loving care of his family and the staff at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 94 years, four days before his 95th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Ramona Herrera; his...

Oct 29, 2024

Of Jackson, passed away on October 29, 2024 at the age of 68 years. Mark was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 4, 1956, the son of Charles and Barbara Rendall.

He is survived by three daughters, Angela Sizemore (James), Alicia Rendall and Jamie Navarre (Aaron); one step-daughter, Mitzi Martin; eight grandchildren, Sydney, Hayden, Will, Brayden, Noah,...

Oct 26, 2024

Carolyn Lynn Schroeder (Brown), 84, born in Dayton, Ohio on March 8, 1940 to Marjory Nida Brown (Harris) and Henry Lindsay Brown freed her spirit to her heavenly father after suffering a short convalescence. Carolyn was always one to be lively and keep everyone laughing, even at the hospital and care home, where Carolyn joked with fellow residents, caregivers,...

Oct 24, 2024

Of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away on October 24, 2024 at the age of 89 years.  She is survived by her children Mary Louise Pope (Ken), John  Ekleberry (Ann) and Jane Pontious (Joe).  13 grandchildren: Scott Pope (Ryanne), Greg Pope (Jennifer), Jennifer Pope (Scott Sanders), Lauren Hyder (Drew), James Ekleberry (Triston), Stephanie Kennedy (Patrick), Jonathon...

Oct 19, 2024

Naraja, Elvira

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of my mother, Elvira Naraja, who left us on October 19, 2024 at the age of 66 after a beautifully lived life. Born on June 27, 1958 in Quezon City, Philippines and later emigrated to the United States. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she...

Oct 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Journee Elizabeth Padgett and her beautiful daughter Alanee Grace Payne. Journee was born on January 30, 2005, in South Bend, IN to Shawn Padgett and Jeanne Olivier. Alanee was born on June 22, 2024 in Jackson, MI to Anthony Payne and Journee Padgett. Journee and Alanee's lives were...

Oct 15, 2024

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the age of 77 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Casper Phillip Beaghan and Mary Catherine Beaghan.

Barb was the oldest of 4 siblings. Her sister is Patricia Locabazzi and she is still alive.  She was married to Dan Locabazzi and lives...

Oct 13, 2024

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at the age of 65 years.

She is survived by her two daughters, Alicia Rendall and Jamie (Aaron) Navarre; four grandchildren, Hayden, Brayden, Noah, and Paisley; one brother, Greg (Ruth Ann)...

Oct 12, 2024

Born in Grand Rapids on April 7, 1964, died of liver failure in Jackson on October 12, 2024.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Thomas R. Wilson, of Jackson, and Judy Wilson, née Hagerman, of Grayling. He is survived by stepmother Sharon Wilson, brother Thomas D. Wilson, ex-wife Barbara (David) Siegrist, sons Kennedy and...

Oct 11, 2024

Miller (See), Staci Louise

Of Jackson, passed away after complications of renal failure and juvenile diabetes on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:11 PM at the age of 35 years.  She is survived by her husband, Andrew; one daughter, Nevaeh; mother, Deborah Elmanqari; father, Randolph See; three siblings, Jesse Wilson, Alana Dalton, and Ashly Trusty; several nieces,...

Oct 10, 2024

Damjanac, Michael G.

On October 10, 2024 I lost my best friend and husband of 40 years to liver cancer.  He had many close friends and his smile would be see out on the town and known as one and done.  He grew up at family restaurants - White Spot and Pete's.  Mike graduated from St. John's...

Oct 7, 2024

Donald Arthur Wellmeier I,

Born in Dayton Ohio to Annabelle Sortman and Louis Wellmeier passed away peacefully Monday October 7, 2024 at 90 years old.

Donald was survived by his sister Carol, sons Donnie (Kathy) and Jeff, brother in law Tom Agnew, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren as well as many loving nieces and...

Oct 3, 2024

Dzierwa, David John

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 83.  David was born on February 5, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ann (Urban) Dzierwa.

Dave is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara (Ross) Dzierwa, his sister,...

Oct 2, 2024

Markiewicz (Potter), Ruth O'Meara

Of Jackson, passed away under the care of her loving family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James; two children, James Jr. (Susan) Markiewicz and Anne Markiewicz; and three...

Sep 19, 2024

Tingley, Ross Raymond Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his wife and the staff of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 78 years.  Ross lived on the northeast side of Jackson in a small house without indoor plumbing until he graduated high school at Jackson High, class of 1964.  ...

Sep 18, 2024

DesNoyer, Karen Reta Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 with her husband at her side. Karen was born in Ingham County, Village of Stockbridge on September 8, 1945, the eldest child of Gladys Broesamle. Karen lived on the north side of Jackson in a small house without indoor plumbing until the age of eight. She moved...

Sep 18, 2024

Joslin (Smith), Donna

Of Pleasant Lake, passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. Donna graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing in 1967 having previously attended Rafferty Catholic School.

In her younger years, she devoted her time to raising her son and daughter, and had...

Sep 15, 2024

Steele, Ann E.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the age of 77 years.  She is survived by her children, Jennifer Ann Worden (Timothy) and Michael J. Steele Jr. (Sara); grandchildren, Alexander M. Vincent, Abigail Steele, Zachary Steele, and Madison VanBuren; two brothers, James (Sally) Maloney and John (Kathy) Maloney; one sister, Mary...