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Sandra M. Cornell

Sandra M. Cornell

Apr 23, 2013

Cornell, Sandra M. Of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, age 76. Survived by five children, Pete (Kathy) Forner, Tina Brostek (Tom Nichta), Katherine Sturgill (Greg Heath), Debbie Wheaton, and Suzanne (Jim) Brandenburg; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her mother Ruth, father Kent and sister Suzanne Cooper. Sandra was a member of the Red...

Henry Joseph Berry

Henry Joseph Berry

Apr 22, 2013

Berry, Henry Joseph of Jackson, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 under the loving care of his family and the staff at Carelink of Jackson. He was born on July 31, 1927. Henry is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Peggy; children, Eugene Berry-Pycek, Alice Foote, Maryann Berry, Mark Hodges, and Lisa (Todd) Desy; grandchildren, Tyler (Sarah) Desy,...

Peter Paul Lodise

Peter Paul Lodise

Apr 22, 2013

LODISE, PETER PAUL Of Jackson, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013 age 88 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rocco and Maria Lodise, Brothers Augustine, Amelio, Vincent, John, and Peter (infant) and very special friend of many years, Mary Abel. Peter was survived by his loving daughter Maria (David) Gutekunst, grandchildren Rocco,...

Stanley J. Babcock

Stanley J. Babcock

Apr 21, 2013

Babcock, Stanley J. Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his home under the loving care of his family and Allegiance Hospice on Sunday, April 21, 2013, age 96 years. He is survived by his son, Thomas (Marcia) Babcock; grandchildren, Mark (Jacqui) of Alto, Michigan, Craig of Jackson, Douglas (Kimberly) of Dexter, Laura (Tyler) Swartout of Horton and Matthew (Krisstina) of...

Gerald J. Smith

Gerald J. Smith

Apr 19, 2013

SMITH, GERALD J. Of Pleasant Lake passed away peacefully at Allegiance Health on Friday, April 19, 2013, one day after his 82nd birthday with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife Gloria (Muck) who he married on June 20, 1953, two daughters and one son: Cheryl (Alan) Phillips of Jackson, Daniel (Teresa) Smith of Pleasant Lake...

Bernard Francis Andruszewski

Bernard Francis Andruszewski

Apr 18, 2013

Andruszewski, Bernard "Benny" of Jackson passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the age of 99. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Clara in 2012. Also preceded in death by sons, Michael and infant Joseph. He is survived by children John, Mary, Karen, James, Mark, Paul, and Thomas. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mary Rose...

Victor "Vic" S. Cuiss

Victor "Vic" S. Cuiss

Apr 16, 2013

Cuiss, Victor S. "Vic" Of Jackson, beloved son of Samuel and Lulu (Bahnmiller) Cuiss, devoted husband of 66 years to Jacquelyn Cuiss, loving father to Cathleen (Rob) Hendrick of Clark Lake and Cynthia Neely of Jackson, loving brother of Grace Gaebelein of Jackson as well as grand father and great grand father to many grand children and great grand children....

Shirley Van Vorst

Shirley Van Vorst

Apr 15, 2013

Van Vorst, Shirley A. Of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 73. Survived by her husband of 52 years, George and her four children; Denise (James) Wolcott; Dianna Van Vorst; Mike (Toni) Van Vorst and Pam (Marty Kelly) Petress. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jimmy &...

Delores A. Elston

Delores A. Elston

Apr 15, 2013

Elston, Delores A. Of Jackson passed away at Allegiance Health on Monday, April 15, 2013 age 74 years. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years Kenneth and three children; Donald Elston, Brenda Whiteaker and Dale Elston. Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren and two brothers; James (Marge) Schultz and Harold (Marsha) Schultz. Preceded in death by one sister. Delores...

Arlene Usleber (Dailey-Collard)

Arlene Usleber (Dailey-Collard)

Apr 13, 2013

USLEBER (DAILEY-COLLARD), ARLENE Passed away at home on Saturday, April 13, 2013 under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Hospice. She was a resident of Spring Arbor, Michigan. She was born on October 24, 1931 and raised in Jackson, Michigan. Arlene is survived by her husband, Adam Usleber Sr. and her seven children: Dennis Collard; Cecilia (Vernon)...

Joseph W. Langlois

Joseph W. Langlois

Apr 10, 2013

LANGLOIS, JOSEPH W. Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family, Great Lakes Hospice, and the staff at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 one day after his 89th birthday. He is survived by three sisters, Shirley Tyson, Beverly Donahue and Rosemary (Jack) Cogan and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Eunice Wilma Papartis

Eunice Wilma Papartis

Apr 10, 2013

PAPARTIS, EUNICE WILMA Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 age 83 years. Survived by her son John Papartis of Jackson, her daughter Diane (Rod) Stevenson of Phoenix, AZ and grandson, Alan VanVleet Jr. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Leonard, two brothers and one sister. Eunice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Papartis...

Clarence "Sonny" Walicki

Clarence "Sonny" Walicki

Apr 7, 2013

WALICKI, CLARENCE "SONNY" Of Jackson passed away at home under the loving care of his grandson, Anthony Crego and his granddaughter, Amie Stern (Crego), at the age 71. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Phyllis Walicki and his daughter, Leah Lynn Crego. He is survived by four children, twelve grandchildren; and twenty nine great grandchildren....

Catherine Rohde

Catherine Rohde

Apr 6, 2013

ROHDE, CATHERINE Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family on Saturday, April 6, 2013 age 88 years. Survived by her brother Robert, nieces Carol Rohde and Sue (Moose) Moseley, nephew Robert (Patty) Rohde, grandniece Lisa Moseley, grand nephew Mark Moseley and other grand nieces and nephews living in Wisconsin. Preceded in death by her sister Dolores,...

Phyllis Jean Trumble (Noppe)

Phyllis Jean Trumble (Noppe)

Apr 4, 2013

TRUMBLE (NOPPE), PHYLLIS JEAN Of Jackson passed away at home on Thursday, April 4, 2013 age 79 years. Survived by her husband of 62 years Harold J. Trumble Sr. Four daughters, Carol (Terry) Felkey, Judy (Duane) Sisk, Cathy (Todd) Chapel, Gwen Johantgen and son Harold Trumble Jr., ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great great grandson, brother David (Linda) Noppe,...

Bruce D. Dake

Bruce D. Dake

Apr 3, 2013

DAKE , BRUCE D. Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 age 79 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Rose Marie Dake (Schweda) on March 15, 2013. Survived by his two daughters; Catherine (Dwight) Sargent and Roszanne (David) Joseph. Four grandchildren; Jennifer Campbell, Philip Ledford, Steven Joseph and Lisa Shooltz. Nine great grandchildren; Trent, Ann,...

Gloria J. Haughian

Gloria J. Haughian

Apr 2, 2013

HAUGHIAN, GLORIA Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 age 86 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Gerard and her daughter Rose Joseph. Survived by her daughter Patricia (Ron) Johnson, son Thomas (Louise) Haughian and daughter Darlene (Dave) Murdoch....

John "Grandpa John" G. Luck

John "Grandpa John" G. Luck

Mar 31, 2013

LUCK, JOHN G. "GRANDPA JOHN" Of Pleasant Lake passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 31, 2013 age 86 years. Survived by two daughters, Victoria (Michael) Muterspaugh and Sandra Byrd. Grandchildren; Sharon, Mark, David, Gail, Trish, Betty, Paula, Jerry, Tracy, Jeff, Chris,Lori, Jenifer, JoAnne, John, Duane, Doug and Mickey. Twenty eight great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren, sister Marie Ottney,...

Zane W. Curfman

Zane W. Curfman

Mar 28, 2013

Zane W. Curfman, of Jackson passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 age 86 years. According to his wishes Mr. Curfman has been cremated. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 PM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church with Father Tim Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions for Masses would be...

Ralph S. Kwaske

Ralph S. Kwaske

Mar 26, 2013

KWASKE, RALPH S. Of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Preceded in death by his wife Theresa Kwaske, his parents, Leo and Frances Kwaske; sister, Dolores Kwaske; brothers, Ed and Jerry. Survived by his three stepchildren, Mark Rowe, Randy (Beth) Rowe, and Elizabeth (Harry) Stickney, grandchildren, Josh, Erica, Randy, Jacob, and Hunter; two...

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