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Eugene William Dankert

Eugene William Dankert

Dec 1, 2012

DANKERT, EUGENE WILLIAM Of Countryside Grand, Jackson, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Waneta, and their three children: Nancy (Ed) Stehno, Vickie (Carl) Newton, and David (Sarah) Dankert. He is also survived by ten grandchildren:...

Elizabeth Ann Covey

Elizabeth Ann Covey

Nov 30, 2012

Covey, Elizabeth Ann (Fitzsimmons) Passed away Friday, November 30, 2012, at the age of 81, under the loving care of her family, Hospice and staff of the Jackson County Medical Care Facility. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Clyde; two daughters, Susan (Michael) Justian of Horton and Cathy Covey of Traverse City; grandson, Cory; granddaughters, Maryanne (Scott)...

Judith Mae Sharp

Judith Mae Sharp

Nov 26, 2012

SHARP, JUDITH MAE "JUJU" Judy passed away unexpectedly at Allegiance Hospital from complications after surgery. She was born 12-5-1943 to the late Elizabeth Asselin and Willard Arnold in Detroit Michigan. Judith is survived by her only child Elizabeth (Beth) Harrison, and her two grandchildren Jacob and Katie Harrison of Jackson MI. All three were the pride and joy of her...

Norma L. Thornton

Norma L. Thornton

Nov 23, 2012

Thornton, Norma Passed away at the age of 57 on Friday November 23rd at Allegiance after a long battle with numerous health conditions. She leaves behind her husband David, children Brent and Amy Jo Horton, stepdaughter Melissa Thornton, six grandchildren Kyle, Isiaih, Bailey, Emma-Leigh, Nalissa, and Hannah-Bella. She is also survived by her Aunt Mary and Uncle Dennis Dick, two...

Jane Agnes Nowak

Jane Agnes Nowak

Nov 17, 2012

NOWAK, JANE AGNES Of Jackson, MI passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born to John & Monica Mykala on July 20, 1923 in Jackson, MI. Jane married Joseph Nowak, November 17, 1945..He preceded her in death 25 yrs ago. Jane will lovingly be remembered by her children, Diane (Kal) Whitson & Josephine...

Charles Utess

Charles Utess

Nov 16, 2012

UTESS, CHARLES Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the age of 87 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy L. Utess on November 6, 2012. Survived by three children, Louis C. (Mary Margaret) Utess, Kristine L. (Frank) Barger, Jim (Mary Anne) Utess; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Charles was...

Jack J. Schultz

Jack J. Schultz

Nov 16, 2012

SCHULTZ, JACK J. Of Jackson passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 86. Survived by his children; Nancy (Mike) Lund, Don (Cindy) Schultz, Janet (Doug) Hughes and Mike (Vicky) Schultz all of Jackson. One sister, Pearl Sanford and one brother, Robert...

Jerry Brisboe

Jerry Brisboe

Nov 13, 2012

Brisboe, Jerry of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the age of 79 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Connie. He is survived by seven children; Timothy Brisboe of Battle Creek, MI, Cyndi (Randy) Brinker of Overton, NV, Mary (Daniel) Laughlin of Horton, MI, Colleen (David) Ebel of Chapel Hill, NC,...

Barbara D. Owen-Wilmoth

Barbara D. Owen-Wilmoth

Nov 8, 2012

OWEN-WILMOTH, BARBARA D. Of Jackson passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn D. (Paul) McCarthy of Ann Arbor, four grandchildren, Reid, Kaitlin, Cameron and Allison McCarthy two great grandsons, Graham and Fletcher McCarthy. Soul mate Nicholas J. Wilmoth. Preceded in death by her first husband, William G. Owen, granddaughter Elizabeth A. Brennan, sister...

Marian P. O'Rourke

Marian P. O'Rourke

Nov 6, 2012

O'Rourke , Marian P. Of Jackson passed away at the Countryside Care Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 age 94 years. Preceded in death by her husband, William P. O'Rourke in 1986. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Ruth Ann Goerge, Debbie Parisian and Phyllis Hall and several cousins including Tom (Esther) Horrigan and Ed Horrigan. Marian...

Dorothy L. Utess

Dorothy L. Utess

Nov 6, 2012

Utess, Dorothy L. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles Utess; three children, Louis C. (Mary Margaret) Utess, Kristine L. (Frank) Barger, Jim (Mary Anne) Utess; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dorothy was a Registered Nurse for many years, including serving...

Richard "Dick" H. Dedrick

Richard "Dick" H. Dedrick

Nov 4, 2012

DEDRICK, RICHARD H. "DICK" Of Jackson passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 surrounded by his loving family, age 87 years. Survived by four children; John and his wife Mondae Dedrick, Maureen "Mo" Dedrick, Pete Dedrick and Rosemary A. and her husband Craig Dodge. Six grandchildren; Jeffrey, Bryan (Jennie), and Andrea Ricker. Kyle and Dylan Dodge and Haylee Dedrick. One...

Patricia Jane Paul

Patricia Jane Paul

Nov 2, 2012

Paul, Patricia J. age 86, passed away suddenly of an aneurysm in her home at Vista Grande Villa on Friday, November 2, 2012. Pat was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 3, 1926 to Dr. Marion and Katherine Slaughter. She grew up in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and attended Central Michigan College and the University of Michigan, graduating from U of...

Mary Elizabeth Eisele

Mary Elizabeth Eisele

Oct 31, 2012

EISELE, MARY ELIZABETH Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 age 91 years. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert F. Eisele. One son, Joe and his wife Diana (Kellogg) Eisele. Two grandchildren, Alexandra and Sam. Brothers, Willard (Delores) Rappleye and James (Kate) Rappleye and her sister, Margaret Tobin. Sister-in-law Bernice Rappleye. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Alexander W. Pulka

Alexander W. Pulka

Oct 31, 2012

Pulka, Alexander of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the age of 86 years. Survived by his wife, Cecilia Pulka, daughters Shari (Les) Joslin of Washington, UT, Kathi (Craig) Grimes of Jackson, MI and Rosemary (David) Yanakeff of Jerome, MI. Grandchildren Caitlin Yanakeff, Will Yanakeff, Steven Grimes, Igor Joslin and Vladmir Joslin. Also survived by his brother...

James Daniel Sarata

James Daniel Sarata

Oct 29, 2012

SARATA, JAMES DANIEL Of Pleasant Lake passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 29, 2012 age 29 years. He is survived by his daughter Hazyl Lynn "Little Buddy", his parents James and Valerie Sarata. Siblings; Trina (Ernie) Head, Gina Sarata, Sabrina (Jaime) Vowels, Jason (Kristin) Sarata and Christina Sarata. Aunts and uncles; Vicki (Arnold) Hicks, Mike (Diana) Schultz,...

Madeline Marie Rakowski

Madeline Marie Rakowski

Oct 18, 2012

RAKOWSKI, MADELINE MARIE Jackson, MI, peacefully joined her beloved husband Eddie who preceeded her in death 6/10/10 . Madge and Eddie were married in Corpus Christi, TX (10/3/45) for 64 years. They built a lasting legacy through their 10 children and grandchildren; Cathy Rakowski (children Noelle and Michele), David Rakowski (children Kim, Amy and Josh), John Rakowski (wife Sue, children...

Bridget O'Shea-Pippett

Bridget O'Shea-Pippett

Oct 15, 2012

O'SHEA-PIPPETT, BRIDGET age 54, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2012 surrounded by her loving family after a two year battle with cancer. Bridget was born to Edward and Alice O'Shea who preceded her in death. Bridget is survived by her daughter Ashley, brothers, Thomas (Dorothy) O'Shea, Jack (Marcia) O'Shea, Edward O'Shea Jr., Dennis (Pauline) O'Shea, Phil O'Shea, Michael O'Shea,...

Nancy L. Russo

Nancy L. Russo

Oct 15, 2012

RUSSO, NANCY L. Of Jackson passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 under the loving care of her family, Great Lakes Caring Hospice and the staff at the Northland Home, age 68 years. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Louis Russo and brother- in- law Joe Riley. Survived by sisters, Judy (Ed) Bell and Mary Anne...

Timothy "Tim" Francis Mierzwa

Timothy "Tim" Francis Mierzwa

Oct 15, 2012

Mierzwa, Timothy "Tim" Francis Passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012, at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer. He was the son of Virginia and the late Frank Mierzwa. Surviving are his two sons, James (Erika) of Stockbridge and Adam (Lorrie) of Ypsilanti. Tim was also the proud grandpa of Lucy and Noah. He is survived...

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