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Ramona Kathryn Holda

Ramona Kathryn Holda

Jul 7, 2012

Holda, Ramona Kathryn of Jackson, died of natural causes, after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the age of 83 years. She was born on September 11, 1928 in Austin, Minnesota and was the daughter of Fred and Eva Smith (deceased). She married Bernard Eugene Holda on September 8, 1951 in Jackson, MI. He preceded her in...

Alan A. Truskowski

Alan A. Truskowski

Jul 5, 2012

Truskowski, Alan A. of Jackson, passed away suddenly at the age of 51 years. He is survived by his parents, Alfred and Delores (Cavender) Truszkowski; two sisters, Cynthia (Dennis) Gostola and Denise Donahue. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rick. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Megan, Ryan, Elise and Cara. Alan was a graduate of...

Annie "Nancy" Hartsuff

Annie "Nancy" Hartsuff

Jul 2, 2012

Hartsuff, Nancy Annie Virginia "Nancy" Hartsuff (King) died on Monday, July 2, 2012. She was 81. Daughter of Ted and Peggy King, she graduated from Jackson High School in 1949 and then attended Jackson Junior College. She married Raymon Hartsuff in 1951 and had two children before working at Mercy Hospital and Foote Hospital. She retired from Foote in 1991....

John S. Nidelcheff Sr.

John S. Nidelcheff Sr.

Jun 25, 2012

Nidelcheff, John S. Sr., Of Jackson left for his last scheduled trip escorted by his tour guide, the good Lord on Monday, June 25, 2012 age 83 years. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marjorie on June 18, 1971. Survivors include his son John Jr. "Kip", daughter-in-law Robin and grandson "Joey". Daughter Sheryl and son-in law Richard...

Joyce C. Keyes

Joyce C. Keyes

Jun 25, 2012

Keyes, Joyce C. Of Jackson passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 after a long illness age 80 years. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas D. Keyes. Two daughters; Karen (Fred) Galicki and Kathleen Keyes (Griff Sutliff). Daughter in law, Kathy Keyes. Seven grandchildren; Melissa, Karen, Michael, Michelle, Joshua, Jason and Sherry. Eight great grandchildren, five great great...

Robert E. Martone

Robert E. Martone

Jun 21, 2012

Martone, Robert E. of Leslie, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the age of 76 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Donna M. Martone. He is survived by four children, Theresa Martone, Michael Martone, Annette (Jamshid) Zandieh, Angela (Jason) Koch; seven grandchildren, Breeanna Martone, Aleesha and Riyon Zandieh, Justin, Shelby, Kendra and...

Genevieve Margul

Genevieve Margul

Jun 20, 2012

Margul, Genevieve "Genny" Age 93, passed away at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, under the loving care of her family and Allegiance Hospice. Genny was preceded in death by her husband Walter "Whitey", parents Mary (Gajewska) and Peter Poletek, her sisters Stella Gutowski and Lottie Drongowski, brothers Stanley and Joseph Poletek, and baby boy Margul. Genny...

Anna O. Harley

Anna O. Harley

Jun 19, 2012

Harley, Anna Of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012, age 89 years. Anna was born May 18, 1923 in Pellston, MI to Paul and Katherine Osypczuk. She was preceded in death by her husband William Harley, brothers Joe and Stan Osypczuk, sisters June McEnroe, and Mary Kreski. Anna is survived by her twin brother Paul Osypczuk, daughter Carolyn (Zeke)...

Shirley Arlene Burns

Shirley Arlene Burns

Jun 18, 2012

Burns, Shirley Arlene 85, of Jackson, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 18, 2012. Shirley was born June 7, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan. She was the daughter of Charles and Mable Zwick. She is survived by her loving husband, Howard J. Burns and her children, Deb Lyons, Christopher, Ann (Tom) Niebauer, Jack (Bonnie) and daughter-in-law, Suzanne. There...

Arthur "Art" C. Howard Jr.

Arthur "Art" C. Howard Jr.

Jun 16, 2012

ARTHUR "ART" C. HOWARD, JR.

born in Jackson, MI on February 4, 1920 passed into his new life on June 16, 2012 under the loving care of the Highland Alzheimer's Care Home and Great Lakes Hospice Staff and family members. Art was preceded in death by Enid, his wife of 52 years; parents Arthur Howard, Sr. and mother Cecile...

Shirley J. Dewolfe

Shirley J. Dewolfe

Jun 16, 2012

DeWolfe, Shirley J. Widow of Richard "Butch" DeWolfe, passed away at her home in Michigan Center on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the age of 65 years. She is survived by her son, Michael DeWolfe, her daughter, Marsha DeWolfe, her granddaughter, Gabbie DeWolfe, her sister, Carol Wiley and her brother, Jerry Albert. She was a devoted member of Our Lady...

George C. Granger

George C. Granger

Jun 13, 2012

Granger, George C. of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the age of 84 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte "Chuckie" Granger. He is survived by two daughters; Cindy (Jeff) Buckler and Becky Jones; four grandchildren, Shawn (Brian) Bartel, Jamie Jones, Chad (Dawn) Knight and Justin (Katy) Knight; nine great...

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...

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