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Athena M. Driscoll-Bettendorf

Athena M. Driscoll-Bettendorf

May 27, 2011

DRISCOLL-BETTENDORF, ATHENA M. Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Allegiance Hospice Home on Friday, May 27, 2011. Athena was born on February 25,1923 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Evelyn and Nicolas Panagakos. Athena a wife, mother, and homemaker is survived by her children; Robert L. (Linda) Driscoll, J.R. Driscoll, Cheryl (John)...

Natalie A. Wilkins

Natalie A. Wilkins

May 23, 2011

Wilkins, Natalie A. Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the age of 89 years. She was the loving mother of David (Joanne) Wilkins, Stephen (Elsa) Wilkins, Mary Anne (Jack) Martin, Brian Wilkins, Natalie (Karl) Buslepp, Linda (Tom) Lacasse-Steepe, Gary (Christy) Wilkins and James (Dacia) Wilkins. Natalie is also survived by 12 grandchildren and several nieces and...

Michael H. Slowinski

Michael H. Slowinski

May 19, 2011

SLOWINSKI, MICHAEL H. Of Gilletts Lake. Loving husband of Sara. Loving stepfather to Jacob Anderson, Joseph (Ashley) Anderson, Jana Anderson. Brother to William (Jan) Slowinski. Passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2011, at the age of 56. Known affectionately to his family and friends as Slo, he retired from the Jackson County Sheriff's Department as a deputy after 25 years...

Dock Hale Jr

Dock Hale Jr

May 18, 2011

Hale, Dock Jr. Of Parma, MI, age 61 passed away unexpectedly at the U of M Hospital on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He was born the son of the late Dock Hale and Sallie Wireman Hale on October 23, 1949 in Waldo, KY. He was a heavy equipment operator for most his life and enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, and spending time...

Erma Mae Wolcott

Erma Mae Wolcott

May 12, 2011

WOLCOTT, ERMA MAE Of Jackson passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 age 84 years. Survived by two children, Cynthia (William) Green and James (Denise) Wolcott. Son-in-law Thomas P. Molton Sr. Grandchildren; Laura, Brad, Lissa, Troy, Todd, Brian, Andrew, Hollye, Christian and Nicole. Numerous Great grand children and two special friends, Phyllis Dolan and Vicky Galvin. Preceded in death by her...

Richard Farrell White

Richard Farrell White

May 11, 2011

WHITE, CAPTAIN RICHARD F. US Navy (ret.) passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Born in 1934 in San Francisco, CA to Grace and Leslie White, he was the beloved husband of Katherine H. White, and adored father of Katherine W. Rogers (William), Richard F. White, Jr. (Kelly), and Inger Marie White, and grandfather to William Rogers V, Laura Rogers,...

Priscilla E Henry

Priscilla E Henry

May 8, 2011

Henry, Priscilla E. Priscilla was born on July 7, 1931 to Henry J. and Evelyn Leist, who preceded her in death, and passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 8, 2011. Her greatest joy came while spending time with her family from attending their many activities to challenging them to a game of scrabble, rarely losing a game to anyone!...

Hazel G. Lasky (Shaver, Navarre)

Hazel G. Lasky (Shaver, Navarre)

May 6, 2011

LASKY, (SHAVER, NAVARRE) HAZEL G. Of Jackson passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 under the loving care of the staff at RidgeCrest Health Campus age 94 years. Survived by one son, Lee Navarre. Four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, brother Merlin Shaver, sister Cordie Felder and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence...

Carolyn Ann Etters

Carolyn Ann Etters

May 2, 2011

ETTERS, CAROLYN ANN Died Monday at her home at the age of 82. Carolyn was born on September 16, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Carlton F. Granthen, Sr. and Sigrid I. Blankenhagen. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother of eight, great-grandmother and devoted wife. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Richard N. Etters. She is...

Clifford M. Poole Jr.

Clifford M. Poole Jr.

Apr 28, 2011

Poole, Clifford M. Jr. (Mickey) Age 81, Jackson, died in the comfort of his home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice on Thursday, April 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife Wanda of 54 years, daughter Michele Poole, two sons Michael Poole and Mark Poole, sister Sue Lops (San Diego)numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Pauline E Mosher

Pauline E Mosher

Apr 26, 2011

Pauline Elizabeth Mosher Of Jackson, MI and Bloomfield, CT passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Pauline was born in Casnovia, MI on May 23, 1920 to Glen and Grace (Hanna) Shaw. She married Walter J. Mosher and they shared a life of 69 years together. Pauline graduated from Casnovia High School and Jackson Business University. Upon retirement from Shaw's...

Donald R. Smith

Donald R. Smith

Apr 26, 2011

Smith, Donald Raymond (Donnie Ray) Of Jackson passed away at home on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 age 55 years. Donnie was born August 8, 1955 in Jackson, MI, the oldest son of Donald and Phyllis (Hughes) Smith who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his youngest brother Mark Smith. Donnie married Patricia Norris 1975 and she...

Christine A. Gribble

Christine A. Gribble

Apr 23, 2011

Gribble, Christine A. Formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away April 23rd, 2011 after her fight with Colon Cancer. Born March 8th, 1932, to Eda and Milo Bolen in East Tawas, Michigan, she married John David Gribble and enjoyed 52 plus years of marriage. Christine loved playing bridge and Canasta and when living in Jackson she played golf with the league...

Carl C Ferris

Carl C Ferris

Apr 21, 2011

Ferris, Carl Born on July 2, 1933 and died on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Michiko; master of his special pet, Chibe. Carl was retired from the US Navy after serving 20 years. He served in the Korean War and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was stationed in Japan where he met his lovely wife of...

John S. Skora

John S. Skora

Apr 20, 2011

Skora, John S. Of Leoni Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Furgason; one grandson, John (Lasley) Furgason; one granddaughter, Vicky Huffine Smith; great grandchildren, Tara (Kenny) Brown, Rachel and Logan Furgason, Sandy Huffine; and his special friend, Margaret Miller. John was preceded in death by...

Elizabeth Baron Weisman

Elizabeth Baron Weisman

Apr 16, 2011

WEISMAN, ELIZABETH BARON Of Clearville, PA passed away at Allegiance Health Hospital age 93 years. Survived by one daughter, Betsy (Bill Hirsch) Weisman of Brooklyn. Two sons; Robert (Ruth) Weisman of Portland Oregon and Richard (Wendy) Weisman of Baltimore, Maryland. Two grandchildren and one great grandson. According to her wishes Mrs. Weisman has been cremated. A graveside service will be...

Duane J. Horsch

Duane J. Horsch

Apr 14, 2011

HORSCH, DUANE J. Of Jackson passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice on Thursday, April 14, 2011 age 82 years. Survived by his wife of 61 years Pat. Eight children; Judy Pucci, Mark (Jackie), Kris (Sharon), Brian, Patrick (Kelly), Timothy (Michele), Daniel and the late Tom Horsch. Twelve grandchildren; Jacob and Megan...

Sylvia "Syl" Coller

Sylvia "Syl" Coller

Apr 14, 2011

COLLER (DOERING), SYLVIA JEAN. "SYL" of Jackson, MI, age 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Syl was preceded in death by her father Donald and sister Laura. She is survived by her son Jay Coller and girlfriend Bobbie; her mother Dorthy Doering; grandchildren, Zachary and Abagail Coller. She also had close friends that were...

Perry D. Zane

Perry D. Zane

Apr 12, 2011

ZANE PERRY D. Of Jackson passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12, 2011 age 88 years. Survived by one daughter and a step- daughter, Lisa Pepper (Nathan) Pray and Mary Kay (Jack) Thayer. Two grandchildren; Jackie Thayer( Brian ) Ball, Vicky Hovinen, Five great grandchildren; Katherine, Victor, Dorin, Johnathan, Esek and Matthew. Brother William "Bill" Zane and one sister Elizabeth...

Loretta E. Cobb

Loretta E. Cobb

Apr 9, 2011

Cobb, Loretta E. of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Cobb and infant son, Robert James Cobb. Loretta is survived by four children; James (Rita) Cobb, Frank (Sharol) Cobb, Richard Cobb and Mark (Sheila) Cobb; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; two sisters,...

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