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Mainelle "Nellie" Bettendorf

Mainelle "Nellie" Bettendorf

Jun 8, 2012

Bettendorf, Mainelle "Nellie" of Jackson, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 8, 2012 at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Johnny Bettendorf; her son, Dwayne Hill; sisters, Virgie Shaw, Sue Hendges and Sadie Merrifield; brothers William and Burnette Hughes. She is survived by her two...

Kathryn F. Eddy

Kathryn F. Eddy

Jun 7, 2012

Eddy, (Putman) Kathryn Age 88 passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at RidgeCrest Health Campus. Kathryn was born June 30, 1923 in Jackson. She graduated from St. John's High School, married Richard "Dick" in July of 1946 and moved to Horton. Dick preceded her in death. She is survived by her three daughters, Kathy Hewlett (Roger), Judy Eddy, and Mary...

Doris L. Schultz

Doris L. Schultz

Jun 6, 2012

Schultz, Doris L. Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and Arbor Hospice on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 age 85 years. Survived by three children; Vicki (Arnold) Hicks, Valerie Sarata and Michael (Diana) Schultz. 12 grandchildren: Arnie, Bridget,Victor, Jake, Trina, Gina, Sabrina, Christina, Jason, James, Mike and Bryan. 14 great-grandchildren: Kelsey, Brandon, Zeick, Jasper,...

Betty Jane Sambaer

Betty Jane Sambaer

Jun 6, 2012

Sambaer, Betty Jane, Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 age 91 years. Survived by four children: Thomas (Carol) Sambaer, Julie (Gary) Valentine, Sherry (Stephen) Beshara, and Janet (Dennis) Rockey. Ten grandchildren; Jim Sambaer, Lori Sambaer Wegrzrn (Todd Howe), Julianne Sambaer Crowley, Andy (Krista) Valentine, Ben (Jessica) Valentine, Joshua (Valerie) Beshara, Jasmine (Jason) Hammond, Zakia (Russ) Dixon, Gabriel (Colleen)...

Lavern "Vern" P. Finch

Lavern "Vern" P. Finch

Jun 4, 2012

Finch, LaVern P. "Vern" Of Jackson passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 age 90 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, June. Survived by five children; Brian (Janet) Finch, Larry Finch, Gloria Galbreath, Craig (Sonya) Finch and Roy (Jill) Finch. 13 grandchildren; Todd, Amy, Cary, and Meghan Finch, Shannon O'Shea, Kristin Ganton, Michelle Vaal, Field, Cole, Ali,...

Joseph H. Spitler

Joseph H. Spitler

May 29, 2012

Spitler, Joseph H. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the age of 88 years. Joe was married to his wife Alice for sixty five years. They had four sons, Mark, Shawn, Brian (Ellen), Colin and two grandchildren, Patrick and Riley. Joe was an Army Veteran of World War II. He worked for Consumers Power for 20...

Emilio Garcia

Emilio Garcia

May 26, 2012

Garcia, Emilio Of Jackson, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring at the age of 84 years. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Micaela Garcia. Seven children; Sergio Garcia, Alma Garcia, Yolanda (Tony) Lopez, Maria (Arnoldo) Chavez, Emilio Garcia Jr., Joseph (Erika) Garcia and Sylvia Garcia. Grandchildren; Melissa (Phil)...

Fred E. Zakrzewski (Zaski)

Fred E. Zakrzewski (Zaski)

May 24, 2012

Zakrzewski (Zaski), Fred E. passed away at his home under the loving care of his family on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Eunice; one daughter, Virginia "Ginger" (Phil) Field; four step-children, Dave (Susan) McCave, Dan (Pam) McCave, Debra (Gary) Flippo, Tim (Joy) Crabtree; 12 grandchildren; 8...

Walter "Budd" J. Shirkey

Walter "Budd" J. Shirkey

May 24, 2012

Shirkey, Walter J, "Budd" finished his "18 holes" on earth and headed for the lush fairways and greens of Heaven on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was surrounded by his immediate family including Marilyn, his wife of 62 years, son's Michael (Sue), Mark (Karyn), and Rick (Ann); and daughters Roxanne and Marianne. Also surviving are Budd's sister's Doris, Dorothy, Mildred,...

Theresa "Tessie" P. Kwaske

Theresa "Tessie" P. Kwaske

May 23, 2012

Kwaske, Theresa P. "Tessie" of Jackson passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Ralph Kwaske; three children, Mark (Amy) Rowe, Elizabeth (Harry) Stickney, Randall (Beth) Rowe; one sister, Joan Donnelly; five grandchildren, Josh Rowe, Erica (Greg) Denton, Jake Rowe,...

Thomas Joseph Duffy

Thomas Joseph Duffy

May 22, 2012

DUFFY, THOMAS JOSEPH Of Jackson passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the age of 57. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Patty; two daughters, Andra (James) Antczak and Nickie Duffy; two granddaughters, Brittany and Brooke Antczak; one grandson, Miles Keniroff Jr. Three sisters; Nancy (Gary) Hawes, Janet Reimer, and Lori Decker; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and...

Marjorie Rose Beaubien

Marjorie Rose Beaubien

May 22, 2012

Beaubien (Smock), Marjorie of Jackson, formerly of Monroe, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the age of 84 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo. She is survived by five daughters, Janice (Paul) Hurley, Patricia (Byron) Sell, Sue (Edwin) Sell, Elaine (Tom) Jones, Shirley (Gary) Pageau; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one...

Dorothy Ann Louagie

Dorothy Ann Louagie

May 21, 2012

LOUAGIE, DOROTHY ANN Of Jackson, passed away at home on Monday, May 21, 2012 surrounded by her family, just 2 months short of her 94th birthday. Survived by six children; Tom Louagie, Mary Lu (Bill) Pauwels, Margie Heavy (Stuart Leigh), Vic Louagie, Dick (Joan) Louagie and Linda (Steve) McIntosh. 23 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and daughter in law Roberta Louagie....

James R. Vander Weide

James R. Vander Weide

May 20, 2012

Vander Weide, James R. passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the age of 23 years. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Anna; one brother, Jake; paternal grandfather, Roger Vander Weide; maternal grandparents, George and Mary Talton; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marie Vander Weide. James graduated...

Lucille Syrjamaki (Jensen)

Lucille Syrjamaki (Jensen)

May 19, 2012

Syrjamaki (Jensen) Lucille of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Lucille was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by seven children; Thomas, Stephen (Kathy), Robert, Charles (Debbie), Susan, Anne and Maggie; nine grandchildren, Thomas, Stephen, Michael, Valerie, William,...

Daniel Michael Dailey

Daniel Michael Dailey

May 18, 2012

Dailey, Daniel Michael Of Jackson, passed away suddenly at his home due to natural causes on Friday, May 18, 2012, aged 60 years. Survived by his mother Gloria. Sisters and bothers; Kathleen (Tom) Way, Mark (Connie)Dailey, Mary Beth Dailey, Rick (Kathy) Dailey, Pamela (Terry) Szczepanski and numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Anne Baxter. Preceded in death by his...

Valda Marie Davidowicz

Valda Marie Davidowicz

May 16, 2012

Davidowicz, Valda Marie Of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 age 80 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Leo. Survived by her daughter Jo Lee (David) Coleman and her son Robert (Katina) Davidowicz. Three grandchildren; Lauren, Megan and Caeli. Two brothers; Dale Grettenberger and Charles (Linda) Grettenberger. One sister; Evelyn (Gerald) Horstman. Several nieces and...

Marcy Keefe-Slager

Marcy Keefe-Slager

May 14, 2012

MARCY KEEFE-SLAGER Born into this life February 6, 1940; born into eternal life May 14, 2012. She was preceded into eternal life by her parents Thomas and Julia (Kirian) Keefe and her sister Ruth Ann Hermes. She is survived by her husband Harvey Slager, his children John and Elizabeth (Crawford) as well as granddaughters Amelia and Miranda and godson Jacob...

Joyce J. Richardson

Joyce J. Richardson

May 10, 2012

Richardson (Horsch), Joyce J. of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William; four children, Scott (Julie) Richardson, Guy (Gloria) Richardson, Gale (Scott) Buhler, William (Katrina) Richardson; nine grandchildren, Sherri, Heather, Brandy, Erik, Jennifer, Mark, Nicholas, Lucas, Brianna; 15 great grandchildren; many nieces and...

Zora M. Feight

Zora M. Feight

May 7, 2012

Feight, Zora M. Of Jackson passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 age 96 years. Survived by her daughter, Kae Lammers. Four grandchildren; Robyn Soltis, Joseph (Kerry) Lammers, Peter (Kelly) Lammers and Cory (Kellie) Lammers. Five great grandchildren; Brianna, Lea, Cassidy, Tory and Max. One great great grandson; Aiden and her sister, Olga Langer. She was preceded in death by her...

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