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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,...

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....

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