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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...

Terry "Spot" Taylor

Terry "Spot" Taylor

Oct 15, 2012

Taylor, Terry "Spot" Of Jackson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 15, 2012 age 54 years. Survived by his two daughters; Jessica Taylor and McKenzie Brown. Also survived by his brothers and sisters and his nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Vern "Red" Taylor and Claire Taylor and his brother B.T. He had worked for the Michigan...

Deborah Joy Penn

Deborah Joy Penn

Oct 10, 2012

PENN, DEBORAH JOY " Momma Penn, Debbie, Aunt Deb, DP", passed away peacefully at the age of 61 years young on October 10th, 2012. Deb was born on October 8th 1951, the oldest daughter of John and Nicky Sargeant. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and best friend to many. She is survived by her...

Helen Mcgarry

Helen Mcgarry

Oct 6, 2012

McGarry (Van Winkle), Helen A resident of Jackson was born on June 15, 1921 and passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012. She was the daughter of Don W. And Annabel Van Winkle. On October 28, 1940 she married Burton G. McGarry II who preceded her in death. Together, they owned several businesses including a woman's clothing and shoe store,...

Deborah A. Courter (Freitag-Zantop)

Deborah A. Courter (Freitag-Zantop)

Oct 5, 2012

Courter (formerly Freitag-Zantop), Deborah "Crazy Grandma" Age 59, of Jackson, formerly of Ann Arbor and Southgate, died on Friday, October 5th 2012 in her home. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, Nancy and Paul; and brother, Edwin. Debbie is survived by her husband of four years, Bill; three daughters, Rebecca (Ron) Heemstra, Michele (Blaine) Biggerstaff, and Elizabeth (Rene)...

Michael P. Gleeson

Michael P. Gleeson

Oct 3, 2012

Gleeson, Michael P. of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 54 years. He is survived by his children, one son, Marko C. Gleeson, one daughter, Mariah E. Gleeson; his wife, B. Lynn Gleeson; parents, Susan and Roger Gleeson; three sisters, Cathy (Ray) Reynolds, Joanna Plate, Sarah (Chris) Ermatinger; five...

Dorothy Kathleen Livingston

Dorothy Kathleen Livingston

Sep 30, 2012

Livingston, Dorothy of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the age of 94 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Glenn. She is survived by one daughter, Rita E. Luppo; two grandchildren, Samuel Luppo III and Anita (Edward) Tingley; two great grandchildren, Tara and Drake Tingley; one brother, Charles (Donna) O'Ryon; numerous...

Stanley F. "Ike" Korniski

Stanley F. "Ike" Korniski

Sep 29, 2012

Korniski, Stanley F. "Ike" Age 91, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Stanley was born in Jackson, Michigan on October 27, 1921 as "Stanley Frank Korzeniecki" to parents Frank Korzeniecki and Bronistawa Puzowna both of whom were born in Poland. He officially changed his name to "Stanley Frank Korniski" in 1954. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World...

David N. Adams

David N. Adams

Sep 26, 2012

Adams, David N. Passed away suddenly at Allegiance Health on Wednesday morning, September 26, 2012 at the age of 56. He is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Ashley, sister Sandie (Brian) Doe, nieces Andella, Abigail and Alyssa, mother and father in law Dee and Bob Liechti, sister and brother in law Sandy and Jerry Rogers. He was preceded in...

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