obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Copeland, Richard L.

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 58.

He is survived by his brothers, Chuck and Allen Copeland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nancy Copeland; and sister, Sharon Copeland.

Rich was an avid musician.

Jan 12, 2025

Romanowski, John "Jay"

Of Jackson, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2025 at the age of 75 years.  He is survived by his two daughters, Jade (David) Beard and Carly (Stuart) Tenniswood; five granddaughters, Ella, Georgia, Nina, Lake, and Mara; siblings, Suzanne (Jerry) Fitzpatrick, Margaret Walicki, and Joseph Romanowski; and several nieces and...

Jan 11, 2025

Karen Rae Shroba, formerly of Wilmington, IL passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 76 years. She is survived by her strongest supporter, her husband of 51 years, Lawrence (Larry). She was the proud mother to son Kevin (Becky) Shroba, and daughter Angie (Ted) Lefere. Her favorite title was "Grandma" and she will be greatly missed...

Jan 10, 2025

David Paul Barrett gained his heavenly wings on January 10, 2025 in the loving presence of family at the wonderful age of 95. Born the second son to Thelma and Paul Barrett in Cheboygan, MI (on the kitchen table) on May 22, 1929. David spent most of his childhood in East Lansing, graduating from East Lansing High School in...

Jan 6, 2025

Periat, Valann M.

of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 88 years.  She is survived one son, Mark (Tess) Nidek of Jackson; brother Chester (LaTrilla) Sadowski; sister, Judy (Donald) Palinksi; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband James P. of...

Jan 5, 2025

Victoria Hawkins "The Vic"

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Victoria Hawkins on January 5, 2025. Victoria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a devoted friend. She brought joy, laughter and kindness into the lives of her family and friends, her love for them all was evident in everything...

Jan 4, 2025

Wheeler, Robert Earl

After a long and valiant battle with lung cancer, and lovingly surrounded by his family, Robert Earl Wheeler entered peacefully into eternal life on January 4th, 2025, at his home in Jackson, MI.  Earl was born August 2nd, 1946, in Black Mountain, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Ruth...

Jan 1, 2025

Kirk (Kent, Logue), Barbara Jane

Of Mirror Lake, passed away under the loving care of her family and Henry Ford Hospice on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 87 years.  She is survived by her second husband, John Logue (since 2013);  children, Michael (Kris) Kirk and Kim (Dan) Schafer; granddaughter, Autumn Kirk; sisters, Shirley (Richard)...

Dec 27, 2024

Konopacki, Ronald E.

Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and the staff of Elara Caring on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 86 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Mary Lynn (Patrick) Konopacki-Bauer; son, Mark (Christine) Konopacki; step-daughter, Robyn (Keith) Gretz; two grandchildren, Mataya and Calista Konopacki;...

Dec 26, 2024

Jerry Anne McCarthy, 75, of Liverpool, New York, passed away on December 26th, 2024 peacefully in her sleep.

Jerry was born September 15, 1949 in Syracuse, New York. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary Alice (Phelps) McCarthy. She grew-up on Tipperary Hill and attended St. Brigid's Elementary School, then attended St. Patrick...

Dec 25, 2024

Reardon, Patricia "Patty" J.

Of Jackson, passed away at her home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 under the loving care of her family and Henry Ford Hospice at the age of 70 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Dan Reardon; parents, Charles and Rita Urbany; brother, Richard Urbany; and three...

Dec 24, 2024

Zakrzewski (Zaski) (Jackson), Ellen Alice

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away comfortably at Arbor North Semi-Assisted Living, Apt 509 on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the age 105.  Ellen was born to George W and Edna L (Weaver) Jackson on December 4, 1919.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 47 years, Edward...

Dec 24, 2024

Kay Schied, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 with her family at her side. She was 82 years old.  Kay is survived by her son, Scott (CaTrena) Schied; grandchildren, Richie (Erica) Schied, Andy (Sayde) Schied; great-grandchildren, Gavin Schied, Soraya Schied, Lila Schied; sister, Mary Ann Coutu; brothers, Russ (Mary Ellen) Laberteaux, David Laberteaux; and several nieces,...

Dec 18, 2024

Hodges, Catherine M.

Of Springport, passed away under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice at the age of 54 years.

She is survived by her husband, Jon Hodges; son, Noah (Suprena) Moricz; daughter, Lydia Moricz; step children, Alyssa Hodges, Kevin Hodges and Kelli (Bronson) Martin; sister, Marcianna Pochyla; nieces and nephews, Cody...

Dec 15, 2024

Stacey L. Blanks, a talented self-taught artist whose work celebrated the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black Americans, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at home and surrounded by her loved ones. She was 62 years old.

Born in Harvey, IL and raised in Nashville, TN, Stacey discovered her passion for art and creative expression at...

Dec 14, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Gerald Hengesbaugh who passed away on December 14, 2024 at the age of 77.  He was born on August 1, 1947 in Jackson to Robert and Sophie Hengesbaugh.  Gerald graduated from St. John's High School in 1965 and shortly after he served in the...

Dec 14, 2024

Of Jackson, passed away on December 14th, 2024 at the age of 92. She is survived by her eight children (in order of birth) Gail Kogle, Raymond Hursh (Lek), Anne Tripp, Richard Hursh, Rodger Hursh, Rodney Hursh (Sandy), Aubrey Hursh (Mary), Guy Hursh (Rebecca); three stepdaughters Susan, Julie, and Christine; brothers, Kirk Wilson and John Wilson; 18 grandchildren; 22...

Dec 13, 2024

Payne, Dale Junior

Age 95, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on December 13, 2024. Dale was born in Jackson, Michigan on May 2, 1929 to Gilbert and Bertha (Thatcher) Payne.

After completing high school, Dale attended Jackson Business University, earning a Higher Accounting Diploma on May 14, 1955.

He won...

Dec 12, 2024

Clark (Zawacki), Carolyn S.

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age 79 years.  She is survived by her son Chris, grandchildren Alex and Audrey, former daughter in law Margaret and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Thomas H. Clark.

Carolyn loved...

Dec 9, 2024

On the evening of December 9, 2024, Christopher (Chris) M. Henderson died at the age of 68.

Chris was born in Jackson, Michigan to Robert and Marlene Henderson. Chris loved to read and had a keen interest in history, he enjoyed action movies, especially James Bond and Jaws. He attended Lumen Christi High School and worked various...