obituaries

Oct 29, 2011

HEMRY, TERRY JEAN age 68, went home to join the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2011 with his family at his side. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Judith, of 40 years and their four children Martin Hemry, Kellie (Tony) Baker, Stacy (Ron) Gould, and Christine Hemry; six grandchildren, Andrew and Chelsea Hemry, Tyler and Ellie Schiller, and Karlie...

Oct 28, 2011

Sara Elizabeth "Sally" Popp (Jack)

left to be with her God and Savior on Friday, October 28, 2011. She was born on May 1, 1944 to Carl and Albertine James. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband, Dale Popp Jr. She is survived by her mother, Albertine; her life partner, Kenneth M. Todd; longtime friends,...

Oct 27, 2011

Carl E. Rosling age 67, of Jackson, passed away in the morning hours of October 27, 2011. His final days in life were spent surrounded in loving care by his family. Carl was born July 3, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan to Dale and Marguerite Rosling. He graduated from Jackson High School and also graduated with an Associate's Degree from Jackson...

Oct 26, 2011

ELDRED "BUD" KENNEDY

Of Spring Arbor passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 age 96 years. Survived by six children; Charles, Mary Kathleen (Brad) Parker, Frances, Elizabeth Ann (Jon) Pielemeier, Robert (Stephanie) and Tom Kennedy. Three grandchildren; Lillian (Stein) Ulmer, Amanda (Tom) Battle, Mathea Pielemeier. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Gertrude T....

Oct 17, 2011

MARSHALL, ARNOLD –

of Michigan Center, age 79, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 at home. He was born March 23, 1932 in Royalton, Kentucky to Franklin and Elva (Patton) Marshall. He grew up in Stockbridge, and worked as a Trackman building railroads for New York Central Railroad in Ann Arbor. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Army serving...

Oct 13, 2011

MILLER, MARY EILEEN Of Jackson passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 age 97 years. Preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Miller and brothers, Leo and Gene Miller. Survived by sisters-in-law, Christine Willson and Geraldine Miller. Nieces and nephews; Lee (Connie) Miller, James (Barbara) Miller, Mary Ann (Jack) Brown, Mark (Beth) Miller, Howard, Ronald and Larry Miller. Cousins; Marian Lougheed...

Oct 13, 2011

Anderson Willard J. of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Pauline G. Anderson; six children, Deana (Ron) Thompson, Susan (Melvin), Jim (Joyce) Anderson, Bill (Debbie) Anderson, Christi (Mike) O'Reilly and Karey (Tim) Collins; Grandchildren, Tim, Amanda (James) O'Keefe, Jessica (Brandon) Casler, Christina,...

Oct 11, 2011

TALKOWSKI (MASSEY), ELAINE Of Jackson passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 age 89 years. Survived by her son Randall F. (Nancy) Talkowski. Two grandchildren, Don Wilson and Randy Sue (Matt) Fountain. One great granddaughter, Kelsey Wilson and her brother, Thomas (Lois) Sharrard. Preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Talkowski, her second husband, John Massey and five sisters and...

Oct 9, 2011

Reverend Father Marian John Lesniak Rev. Marian John Lesniak was born in Mielec, Poland on July 27, 1926.  He arrived in the U.S. with his parents and brother Mence on May 28, 1928 on Ellis Island, N.Y.   For a few months the family lived on a farm in Conn.  with an Aunt, his father's sister, and her family.   In the...

Oct 5, 2011

Cummings, Jean F. of Jackson, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the age of 84 years.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 45 years, Thomas M. Cummings.  Jean is survived by one daughter, Mary K. Howard; four sons, Gerald T. (Margie) Cummings, Paul Michael Cummings, Patrick T....

Oct 3, 2011

Durbrow, Kathleen M.

passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 at the age of 85 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Durbrow. Kathleen is survived by her four children, Charles A. Durbrow, Jack P. Durbrow (and special friend, Patricia), Joanne M. (Daniel) McLaughlin and James M. (Cheryl) Durbrow; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one...

Oct 3, 2011

WHEATON (ROONEY), JANET E. Widow of William, of Jackson passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 age 77 years. Survived by her children; William Jr. (Teresa), Mary Lou, Rose Ann (David) Merrill, Deborah and Sheryl. 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Brother Tom Rooney and Sisters, Mary Ellen Smith and Mary (Betty) Judge. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 2, 2011

KREUER, PHILIP W. Of Jackson passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 2, 2011 age 74 years. Survived by his wife Mary S. Kreuer. Two daughters; Christine (Daniel) Stalnaker and Kara (Dexter) Evans. Eight grandchildren; Ayla Gore, Zackary Gore, Devin Cross, Jacob Gore, Sydney Gore, Abigayle Jabkiewicz, Asharia Evans and Dexter Evans Jr. Sister Janice (David) Barnes....

Sep 25, 2011

HOEG, RUTH C. Formerly of Jackson passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 age 100 years. Preceded in death by her son Edwin, husband Donald and her siblings, Raymond, Marie and Kenneth. Survived by her sister in law, Vivian Cahill-Davis, three nephews; Dennis, Thomas and Ronald Cahill and her niece Mary Lu Wolfe, good friend and former neighbor Keith Krusky. Ruth...

Sep 24, 2011

MAES, DOROTHY J. Of Jackson passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 24, 2011 age 94 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Omer R. Maes, son Daniel R. Maes and brother Donald Ritson. Survived by two sons; Richard (Julie) Maes and Jim (Jeannie) Maes. Three daughters; Julie Cram, Nancy Curl and Mary (John) Cooley. 16...

Sep 24, 2011

Brown Vern M. 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Highland Alzheimer's Care Facility in Jackson, MI. He was born on May 25, 1928 in Urbana, IL to Grant G. and Rilla M. Brown. His parents and sister, Jocelyn Brown, predeceased him. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, M. Caroline and three children, Jeffrey...

Sep 22, 2011

Decker, MaryAnn of Jackson, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 22, 2011 at Allegiance Hospital with her husband, Gerald Lonnie Decker Jr. by her side. She was born on September 1, 1948 to the late Frank and Evelyn Jabkiewicz. She is also preceded in death by her stepson, William Decker. She is survived by her Mother-in-law,...

Sep 21, 2011

FITZGERALD (BLOOM), SHARON GAY Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Allegiance Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family, age 72 years. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Donald. Three sons; Mike, Dave (Chrissy) and Steve (Jill) Fitzgerald. Grandchildren; Matt, Brianna, Tori and Kaila all of Jackson. One brother, Francis Allen of Maryland. Several nieces,...

Sep 19, 2011

McCarthy, Mary Patricia "Pat" died peacefully at home on Monday, September 19 with her husband Joseph F. ("Joe") by her side. Pat was born in Manson, Iowa. She graduated summa cum laude from Iowa State University, where she and Joe met at a dance on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. They married on September 21, 1946. Wednesday would have...

Sep 17, 2011

PETRAC, PAUL J. Age 60, died suddenly on September 17, 2011 in Thailand. He was formerly of Allen Park, Michigan and Orlando Florida. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Stella Petrac. Surviving are his son Paul Jr., his ex-wife, Dr. Diane Robinson and his first wife, Gloria. Also surviving are his sister, Phyllis Luppo and her...