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Dorothy J. Maes

Dorothy J. Maes

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...

Vern M Brown

Vern M Brown

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...

Maryann Decker

Maryann Decker

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,...

Sharon Gay Fitzgerald

Sharon Gay Fitzgerald

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,...

Mary Patricia "Pat" Mccarthy

Mary Patricia "Pat" Mccarthy

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...

Paul J. Petrac

Paul J. Petrac

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...

Robert Edward "Ed" Vogt Sr.

Robert Edward "Ed" Vogt Sr.

Sep 16, 2011

Vogt, Robert Edward Sr. "Ed" of Jackson, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the age of 85 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Marg Vogt. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Marion Vogt and her children, Tim (Linda) and Terry (Robin) McConnell; his three children, Mary Ellen (Joe)...

Marilyn Louise Garred-Scott

Marilyn Louise Garred-Scott

Sep 16, 2011

Garred-Scott, Marilyn Louise of Jackson, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the age of 56 years. She is survived by her three children, Melanie Eddy (Cameron White), Amanda (Phillip) Tripp, Annie (Mark) Bontomasi; six grandchildren, Logan, P.J., Ben, Matt, Ella and Penelope; two sisters, Judy (Don) Miles, Betty Garred-Sale; two brothers, Mike (Monique) Garred, Louis (Lily) Rechis; her...

Virginia Marie Francis

Virginia Marie Francis

Sep 15, 2011

Francis, Virginia Marie of Liberty Township, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert W. Francis. She is survived by three children, Robert Jr. (Beth) Francis, Sharon (Jeff) Rutan and Roy Francis; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Virginia enjoyed gardening, fishing and...

John E Palmer

John E Palmer

Sep 9, 2011

Palmer, John E. Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Arbor Manor Care Center surrounded by his loving family age 81 years. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara. John was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah and his father, Harold, brother H. Lee and his nephew Robert Palmer. John served in the U. S....

Tamara "Tami" Ann Genco (Curtiss)

Tamara "Tami" Ann Genco (Curtiss)

Sep 7, 2011

GENCO (CURTISS), TAMARA "TAMI" Of Jackson passed away at home from natural causes on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 age 48 years. Survived by her loving husband and best friend of 15 years, Andy. Three sons; Drew (Adriana) Genco, Blake and Hunter Genco. Grandson, Diego. Parents; Al and Ann Curtiss. Brothers; Rick (Chris) Curtiss, Mark (Paula) Curtiss and Jason Curtiss. Very...

Doris M. Hitchcock

Doris M. Hitchcock

Sep 7, 2011

HITCHCOCK, DORIS MADELINE age 96, of Jackson went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was the daughter of Charles & Mattie Hitchcock, born September 14, 1914, in Albion, Michigan. She is survived by one niece Susan Nelson, of California and one cousin, Katherine Arndt, of Green Bay, Wisconsin. She leaves behind her special pal 'Sweetie'....

Theresa "Terry" Loring (Walczak)

Theresa "Terry" Loring (Walczak)

Sep 6, 2011

LORING, (WALCZAK) THERESA "TERRY" Of Jackson passed away after a graceful battle with A.L.S. Terry passed away at home Tuesday, September 6, 2011 under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice age 52 years. Survived by her husband of 25 years, Stephen. Daughter Katie, son Shawn and grandson Maddox. Her parents; Casimer and Jean Walczak. Brothers and sisters;...

Carlton William "Bill" Bemer

Carlton William "Bill" Bemer

Sep 3, 2011

Bemer, Carlton William "Bill" of Jackson, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the age of 68 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janice; three children, William (Terri) Bemer, Steve Bemer and Debra (Marty) Bemer-Bloomer. He was preceded in death by one son, James "Bino" Bemer. He is also survived by 12...

Anastasia T. "Stasia" Konieczka

Anastasia T. "Stasia" Konieczka

Sep 2, 2011

KONIECZKA, ANASTASIA T. "STASIA" Of Jackson, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at RidgeCrest Health Campus age 94 years. She was born April 11, 1917 to Bernard and Pauline (Dzienisiewicz) Wasielewski. Stasia was preceded in death by her husband William B. Konieczka Sr., three sisters; Lillian (Leo) Bielicki, Lottie (Bud) Cones and Helen Wasielewski and her brother, Joseph (Dorothy) Wasielewski....

Robert W. "Bob" Cole

Robert W. "Bob" Cole

Aug 31, 2011

COLE, ROBERT W. "BOB", of Jackson passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 age 57 years. Survived by his wife of 30 years, Lou Ann. One son, Robert C. (Melissa Maher) Cole. Two sisters; Victoria (Delmar) Cole and Susan (John) Fillinger. Sisters in law; Diane (Rick) DeClercq and Valerie Barta. Nieces and nephews; Joey (Amy), Jim, Bobbi (Ben), Jimmy...

Dorothy L Lubahn

Dorothy L Lubahn

Aug 31, 2011

Lubahn, Dorothy L. ( O'Brien ) Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her three children, Thomas Arthur (Shirley) Lubahn, Linda Lee (Ron) Russell, Louann Mary (Scot) Gazlay; grandchildren, Daniel Lubahn, Christy (Tim) Edinger, Brian (Bre) Russell, Jessica (Josh) Holter, Shannah (Adam Briggs) Gazlay; great grandchildren, Jade...

Karen "Alli" Allison Hones

Karen "Alli" Allison Hones

Aug 30, 2011

Hones, Karen Allison "Alli" of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, with her loving husband by her side, August 30, 2011 following a long and courageous battle from COPD. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen and Webb Magnor. She is survived by her husband Ed Hones, children, Alissa (Brian) Hansen, Beth (David) Hoffius, Robert...

Eileen H. Black

Eileen H. Black

Aug 27, 2011

Black, Eileen H. of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Countryside Nursing Center in South Haven, MI at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. in 1984, her son, Thomas in 2006 and her parents, Harry and Eola Horthrop. She is survived by her sister, Jane Gallas; one son,...

James William Roe

James William Roe

Aug 26, 2011

Roe, James William Passed away at Allegiance Hospital on August 26, 2011. He was born April 1, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Clyde William Roe, Jr. and Norma (Watts) Roe. His family moved a great deal in his childhood to various places across the US. He attended 20 different elementary schools before the family finally settled in the Jackson...

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