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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...

Roberta "Jean" Roberts

Roberta "Jean" Roberts

May 4, 2012

Roberta "Jean" Roberts of Brooklyn, MI, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 84 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Roberts. She is survived by four sons, Al (Jamie), Rick (Cherie), Jim (Deb) and Ron (Sandy); 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The family will receive...

Gloria K. Olszewski

Gloria K. Olszewski

May 2, 2012

Olszewski, Gloria K. of Jackson, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, under the loving care of her family, at the age of 73 years. She is survived by one son, Stephen Olszewski; three grandchildren, Stephen Jr., Clara and Dru Olszewski; several step-children including, Adney and Lisa Wing; numerous step-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Cox; one brother, Kenny...

Patricia Marie York

Patricia Marie York

Apr 30, 2012

Patricia, known by friends as "Pat," and "Patty," was born in Lennox County, Michigan, one of 12 children to Sylvester and Mae Morian. Patty worked at several locations throughout Hillsdale and Jonesville. She completed her nursing degree from Jackson Community College on July 28, 1992 and was licensed as a LPN in the state of Michigan. She was married in...

Lasca A. Scheiblich

Lasca A. Scheiblich

Apr 29, 2012

Scheiblich, Lasca A. Of Jackson passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 age 67 years. Survived by her husband of 34 years, Alfred. Two daughters; Kimberly Sloan and Kristine (Danny) Nelson. Three grandchildren; Samantha, Branden and Kendyl and her sister, Linda Neborski. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and a private services was held at the Desnoyer Funeral Home...

Roslyn M. "Rose" Krebill

Roslyn M. "Rose" Krebill

Apr 24, 2012

KREBILL, ROSLYN MARY "ROSE" Age 78 years, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, Michigan. Roslyn was born June 28, 1933 to William and Gertrude DeBruler and lived her entire life in Jackson. She was a member of the United States Women's Army Corps from 1952-54, serving in Okinawa and Japan. She worked as...

Mary L. Gawlak

Mary L. Gawlak

Apr 24, 2012

Gawlak, Mary L. Of Grand Rapids, formerly of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 age 85 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years John Gawlak Jr. Survived by three daughters; Catherine (Tim) Hackett, Jean (Bill) Suggs, Margaret (Steve) Pfeifenberger. Seven grandchildren, Kelly (Josh) Fiedorowicz, Mark (Kari) Hackett, Michael and Matthew Suggs, Corinne, Taryn and Quinn Pfeifenberger....

Mary Jeanne Mead

Mary Jeanne Mead

Apr 22, 2012

Mead, Mary Jeanne age 91 of Jackson passed away on April 22, 2012 surrounded by her family. Mary is survived by her children Charlie (Sissy) Mead, Margaret (Brad) Perkins, Jeannie Mead, Theresa (King) Kramer, and son in law Michael Stump. 8 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Lefere and her brother, Bernard Solon. Mary...

Moira Molly O'Neil

Moira Molly O'Neil

Apr 20, 2012

O'Neil, Moira Molly of Jackson, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the age of 78 years. She is survived by one daughter, Gina Greenlee; one brother, Tim O'Neil; numerous nieces and nephews; lifelong friends, Jim and Carol Rumler. Molly was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Helen O'Neil. Molly was a teacher for many years and...

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