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Linda P Kline

Linda P Kline

Apr 5, 2011

Kline (Poch), Linda age 70, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband, Ken; two children, Mike (Janet Johnson) Kline and Carrie (Brian) Konieczka; three grandchildren, Kenny, Rachel and Kristen. The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Friday from 11:00 AM until 12:00...

Philip S Thelan

Philip S Thelan

Mar 30, 2011

Thelan, Philip Steven age 59, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Jackson, MI to Barbara June and Andrew Vincent Thelan on July 20, 1951. Philip is survived by his son, Steven J. (Heather) Thelan, his granddaughter, Kaitlyn of Grand Haven, his stepson, Todd Neblo of Jackson, and...

Fr. Randy Miller

Fr. Randy Miller

Mar 28, 2011

MILLER, FR. RANDY Surrounded by his family and fellow clergy Father went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the age of 50 years. Survived by his siblings; Joe (Irene) Miller, Bill (Carolyn) Miller, Jerry (Bev) Miller, Carl Miller, Marie (Dave) Williams and Pat (Diane) Miller; numerous nieces, nephews, church and family members. He was...

Phillip J. Ryan

Phillip J. Ryan

Mar 23, 2011

RYAN, PHILLIP J. Of Jackson passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 23, 2011 age 94 years. Survived by two daughters, Joan (Victor) Richardson and Linda Ryan. Five grandchildren; Debbie, Roy, Dawn, Joe and Chris. Eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 1992 and his son Phillip Lee Ryan in 2008. He retired from Clark Equipment after...

Beulah G. Dragonetti

Beulah G. Dragonetti

Mar 20, 2011

DRAGONETTI, BEULAH G. Of Jackson passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 age 97 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Vincent J. Dragonetti. Survived by five children; Theresa Oexler, John (Judy) Dragonetti, Josie (Jim) Blissick, Vince (Denise) Dragonetti, Jeanette (Jerry) DeRosa. 17 grandchildren; Terry Irvin, Jim Oexler, Lisa McCarrell, John, Jeff, Tony and Tammy Dragonetti, Julie Sinkovitz,...

Barbara E. Mcdonald (Smith)

Barbara E. Mcdonald (Smith)

Mar 17, 2011

McDonald (Smith), Barbara Passed away peacefully in sleep on March 17, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She leaves behind her 2 daughters, Cynthia Hill (Tom) of Davisburg, Mi and Barbara Jean McDonald of Millbrae, Ca. She was the grandmother of Andrea Roberts (Andy) of Chicago, Il, Sarah Koetje (Justin)...

Chad M. Harris

Chad M. Harris

Mar 13, 2011

HARRIS, CHAD M. of Jackson passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the age of 36 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Kimberly; two daughters, Elizabeth and Sabrina; his mother and stepfather, Mary and Charlie Tom; his mother-in-law, Cynthia Fretwell; aunt and uncle, Barbara and Gary Holland; many nieces, nephews and loving...

Joan Lee Boyer

Joan Lee Boyer

Mar 11, 2011

Boyer, Joan Lee age 73, of Concord, danced her way through the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Friday, March 11, 2011 after a battle with ovarian cancer. Joan was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in Coloma, MI. After marrying Harold Boyer (deceased, 1993), Joan owned and operated the Joan Boyer School of Dance and Gymnastics for 52 years....

Leonor "Leoncita" Frausto

Leonor "Leoncita" Frausto

Mar 7, 2011

FRAUSTO, LEONOR M. Of Jackson passed away Monday March 7, 2011 age 84 years. Survived by her sister, Maria L. Rodriguez of Jackson. Three brothers, Jose (Celia) Frausto of California, Sixtos Abel (Wilma) Frausto of Jackson and Ignacio Frausto of Mexico. Also survived by many nieces and nephews who she loved and cared for as her own. She enjoyed crocheting...

Wanda Kuras

Wanda Kuras

Mar 6, 2011

KURAS, WANDA Of Jackson passed away at the Highland Home Saturday, March 6, 2011 age 92 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Steve. Survived by daughter Elaine Eddy and son Richard (Kim) Kuras. Three grandchildren; Angela (Steve) Morgan, Elicia Eddy and Christopher (Sarah) Warren. Four great grandchildren; Lindsay and Kathryn Warren, Van and Lillie Morgan. One...

Genevieve Males

Genevieve Males

Mar 5, 2011

MALES, GENEVIEVE Of Jackson passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 age 97 years. She was born September 21, 1913 to Robert and Margaret (Hickey) Garner of Bunkerhill. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil J. Wallace and her second husband, M.H. Males. Two sons; Robert J. and Ronald D. Wallace. A grandson Richard J. Wallace and a...

Margaret Patricia Krieger

Margaret Patricia Krieger

Mar 4, 2011

Krieger, Margaret Patricia of Jackson. At age 74, passed away at home in the presence of her family on Friday March 4th, 2011 from Lung Cancer. She was born in Chicago on April 2nd, 1936, the younger daughter of the two daughters of Charles M. and Margaret T. (Richo) Schnell. She is survived by her husband Deacon/Dr. Albert Krieger whom...

Robert L. Richards

Robert L. Richards

Feb 24, 2011

RICHARDS, ROBERT L. Of Jackson passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 age 86 years. Survived by his loving wife Frances. Three sons; Dr. David and his wife Dr. Ann Collins Richards, Thomas and his wife Becky Penive Richards, Dr. Philip and his wife Kathy Riggs Richards. Two grandson; Kevin (Amy) Richards, Brian Richards. Three granddaughters; Dr. Corinne (Geoffrey) Zawacki, Leslie...

Sandra M Messner

Sandra M Messner

Feb 24, 2011

Messner, Sandra M. Age 62, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011. She is survived by her four children, James (Mindy) Rice, Susan (Marty) Ickes, Laurie Rice and Milton Rice; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Franc and one step daughter, Cheryl Raymond. Sandra is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where services...

Irene Therese Drechnowicz

Irene Therese Drechnowicz

Feb 23, 2011

Drechnowicz, Irene Therese of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the age of 81 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Henry. Irene is survived by four children, David (Liz) Drechnowicz, Jane Anne Drechnowicz, Mary Jo (David) Helmreich and Paul (Diane) Drechnowicz; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Danielle and Sydney Drechnowicz, Erich and Lauren...

Eugenia L. Baker

Eugenia L. Baker

Feb 22, 2011

Baker, Eugenia L. "Gene" 87, passed away at Allegiance Health after a long illness on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Preceding her in death was her first husband, Arnold Lee Corey Jr. in 1970 and daughter, Gwyn Hensley in 1989. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Harold L. Baker and two daughters; Linda Corey of Battle Creek, Donna...

Richard "Richie" A Holda

Richard "Richie" A Holda

Feb 16, 2011

Holda, Richard Anthony "Richie" age 76, died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Richie was born on September 25, 1934 to Vincent and Myra Holda. He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School and was a decorated Korean War Veteran, including the Purple Heart. He married Jeanne Louise Duffy on October 10, 1959 and they raised three children...

George "Red" R. Howard

George "Red" R. Howard

Feb 16, 2011

HOWARD, GEORGE R. "RED" Passed away at John Ganton's Countryside Care Center with his family by his side, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the age of 85. The oldest of 14 children, he was born June 3, 1925 in Whitesville, KY to Arthur and Ethel Mae Howard. He moved to Jackson in 1941. He owned Red Howard Motor Sales and...

Henry R. Sasinowski

Henry R. Sasinowski

Feb 10, 2011

SASINOWSKI, HENRY R. Of Spring Arbor Michigan, a longtime resident of Dearborn, passed away at home under the loving care of his family. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lottie. Survived by four children; Marylee (Patrick) Rogan, Greg (Diane) Sasinowski, Raymond (Joanne) Sasinowski and Jill (Stanley) Drewno; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Henry was a U.S....

James "Jim" F. Walker

James "Jim" F. Walker

Feb 8, 2011

WALKER, JAMES F. of Jackson, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, February 8th 2011 surrounded by his adoring family, leaving this life as the exemplary husband, father, grandfather and servant of God. He was born on April 7th 1928 to his parents Frank and Helen in Bay City, Michigan where he would learn from an early age the inherent...

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