obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Kelsey Perry was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind a heartbroken family, especially her cherished daughters. She is survived by her father, Christopher M. Perry; mother, Diane M. Henson-Bosowski and loving spouses; two beautiful daughters, Kaydance Naomi-Marie (11) and Kendall Ann-Marie (10); sister, Kristen E. Perry-Greuling; fiancé, Alex Meiring; nephews Joshua Keith and Charles Christopher; nieces, Sophie...

Feb 9, 2025

DuBois, Robert "Bob"

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Renee (Dave) James; son, Scott (Michelle) DuBois; grandchildren Brandon, Lyndsey, Morgan (Evan), Savannah, Cami, and John; great-grandchildren, Finley, Brody, Josie, and Lainey; sister-in-law, Sandy (Phil) Sobieski; special friend, Bobbi; and several...

Feb 8, 2025

Chomic, Leonard A.

Of Jackson, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the age of 92 at Vista Grande Villa. Leonard was born on October 21, 1932 in Jackson to the late Alexander and Verna (Stachurski) Chomic. He was married for 70 years to the love of his life, Virgilene (Hagen) Chomic, until her death in 2023....

Feb 2, 2025

Julie Irene (Kelly) Crowley Age 88, of Jackson, was reunited with her husband, sister, brothers, mother, father and most of her lifelong, childhood friends in heaven this past Sunday evening, February 2, 2025.  Julie was the youngest daughter of Phillip C. and Rhoda Kelly and was born July 25, 1936, at Mercy Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived...

Feb 1, 2025

Ellis, Donque

Of Jackson, Michigan received his Heavenly Reward on February 1, 2025 at the age of 91.

Donque was born on January 17, 1934 in Winchester, Arkansas to his parents, Charley and Levelle Ellis. He attended school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and after moving to Lansing, Michigan with his family graduated from J.W. Sexton...

Jan 29, 2025

Gifford, Gary B. Jr.

Of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away at his home under the loving care of his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the age of 74 years.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Doreen; six children, Aaron Gifford (Nikki), Adam (Audrey) Gifford, Andrea Gifford, Erica (Casey) Nicks, Brandon (Amanda) Cadreau, and...

Jan 28, 2025

Tomlin, Betty Lou Age 81, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was the daughter of David and Elizabeth McConnell (Coleman), born August 31, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio.  Betty is survived by her children, Mike (Laura) Tomlin, Norm (Debra) Tomlin, and Judy (Matt) Heins; grandchildren, Matthew Tomlin, Sean (Sasha) Tomlin,...

Jan 27, 2025

VanderVeen, Stephen H.

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his wife and his children on Monday, January 27, 2025 age 83 years.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Phyllis; sons, Stephen S. "Scott" (Tina) VanderVeen, Christopher M. (Julie) VanderVeen and Andrew P. (Nicole) VanderVeen; grandchildren, Ashley, Mandi, Isaac, Lila, Elijah...

Jan 26, 2025

Tingley (Hutton), Marjorie Ann

Was born September 2, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025, as she joined with her parents, Walter and Rhoda (Barry) Hutton; loving husband, Eugene Tingley; baby brother, Wayne and infant sister Carly Jo. She is survived by her five sons: Mark Tingley, Stephen Tingley,...

Jan 24, 2025

Bemer, William Joseph

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William Joseph Bemer of Jackson, who passed away on January 24, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Terri Jo; his sons, William II (Jessica), Zachary, Jacob, and Samuel; grandchildren, Theodore and Sophia;...

Jan 23, 2025

Grant Walter Bolden, aged 83, of Bath, passed away in Jackson on January 23, 2025. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Steven (Valerie) Bolden, Lorie (Adam) Petrowski, and Michelle (Jeremy) Willett. He also leaves behind his eight grandchildren: Matthew (Katelyn), Mitchell, and Lila Bolden and their mother Aimee; Ryan and Aaron Petrowski; Patrick, Andrea, and...

Jan 23, 2025

Howard (Cummings), Mary Kay

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 77. She is survived by her brothers, Jerry, Mike, Pat, and Tom Cummings; her sons, Joe and Michael Howard; and granddaughter, Madailein. Mary Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Jean Cummings.

Mary Kay was...

Jan 22, 2025

Niekowal (Schweda), Phyllis M.

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 100 years.  She was born on November 25, 1924 in Jackson to Leon and Blanche Schweda.  Phyllis is survived by her children, Susan Wilson (Rob), David Niekowal, Mark Niekowal, Mary Beth West, and Teri Johnston (Don); grandchildren, Kyle, Jamie, Chad,...

Jan 21, 2025

Frank, Robert William "Bob"

Passed away on January 21, 2025, in Jackson, Michigan, at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty Frank; daughters Elaine (Mike) Adler, Barbara (Peet) Peeters, Kathleen (Mark) Beauchamp, and Ellen (Ron) Speer; his grandchildren Emily (TJ) Neely, Olivia (Scott) Peterson, Carly (Joe) Beard, Ashly (Tim)...

Jan 19, 2025

Brown, Richard L.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen; 3 children, Cindy (Kelly) Brown, Cathy (Mike) Conard, and William (Anita) Brown; preceded in death by daughter Nichole Brown. Also survived by 4 grandchildren; Amber Harmon, Isiah...

Jan 19, 2025

Kirtland (Adams), Colleen G.

Of Jackson, passed away due to congestive heart failure under the loving care of her family and the staff at Senior Moments on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her loving nieces and nephew, Donna (Owen) Stetler, Linda McGarvey, Jerry Adams, and her beloved "Little...

Jan 18, 2025

Calbert, Robert V. "Bob"

Of Jackson, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2025 under the loving care of his family and Careline Hospice at the age of 85 years.  He is survived by his two children, Kevin (Evelyn) Calbert and Robbin (Tim) Leighty; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, Dan Pluta and Tom Stevens; one...

Jan 18, 2025

Zuchowski, Irene A.

Of Jackson passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the age 94 years. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Dave Zuchowski, Dawn Mroczka, Mary Ann Glover, Sue Zuchowski, Michelle Essick, Fred Zuchowski and Laurie Zuchowski and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward...

Jan 15, 2025

Hunt (Braun), Joanne Jean

Some people possess a light so radiant it not only touches those around them but creates a foundation for an entire village—a community they strengthen and nurture through all of life's challenges. Such was the essence of our beloved mother, Joanne Jean (Braun) Hunt, who entered eternal life with the Lord on January...

Jan 14, 2025

Olney (Clark), Patricia A.

Age 78, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 31, 1946. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eleanor; grandson, Travis Turk; and great-grandson, Dane Lee Wright.  She is survived by her husband Duane Olney (married March 16,...