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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...

Virginia M Moull

Virginia M Moull

Feb 7, 2011

Moull Virginia M. Age 90, of Jackson, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter and her son, Lawrence. Survived by 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside services will be held at Woodland Cemetery on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Desnoyer Funeral Home Family owned for 121 years

Denise M. Simon

Denise M. Simon

Feb 6, 2011

SIMON, DENISE M. of Jackson, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Willard "Bud" Simon; five children, Philip (Cheryl Szyniszewski) Simon, David Simon, Diane (Chuck) Dunlap, Janine (Jack) Hatt, Peter (Christa Lindsay) Simon. Many grand children , great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and her sister, Michelle Milleret...

Clifford J. Wieand

Clifford J. Wieand

Feb 3, 2011

WIEAND, CLIFFORD J. JR., Passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Survived by four children; Bobbye (Marty) Woodworth, Sindy DeVolder, Mike (Darla) Wieand and Jim (Lisa) Wieand. Grandchildren; Bill Woodworth, Amy (Chuck) Merritt, Angeline Stackling, Logan and Tyler Wieand and Chris Lewis. Great grandchildren; Kelsey and Collin Woodworth and Destiney Stackling. Nephew Steven (Fawn)...

Catherine Mary "Katie" Bauer

Catherine Mary "Katie" Bauer

Jan 31, 2011

BAUER, CATHERINE MARY "KATIE" Age 95, of Jackson, passed away January 31, 2011. Katie is survived by her daughter, Marcia (Ron) Kokoczka of Mesquite, NV, two sons: Phillip of San Francisco, CA , Larry (Cindy) of Jackson, two grandchildren: Julie Kokoczka of Las Vegas, NV, Jason Kokoczka of Mesquite, NV and one great grandchild, Abigail Kokoczka of Nevada, five sisters:...

Raymond W. Collard

Raymond W. Collard

Jan 30, 2011

COLLARD, RAYMOND WILLIAM Of Jackson passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011. He is survived by eight children, Theresa (Randy) Siegrist, Michael, Jeannine (Rick) Markiewicz, Timothy, Jennifer (Nelson) Thornsbury, Shawn (Gilbert) Ramariez, Dawn Bennett, Missy (Scotty) Killgrove; 21 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one sister, Beverly Garges; one brother, Thomas (Rita) Collard; and many nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death...

Robert A. Kleinert

Robert A. Kleinert

Jan 30, 2011

Kleinert, Robert A. of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Arlene Kleinert; two sons, Terry (Mary) Kleinert of Grand Rapids and Craig Kleinert of Jackson; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother, Jay Kleinert of Jackson; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Kleinert...

John C. Vanaken Sr.

John C. Vanaken Sr.

Jan 28, 2011

VanAken, John C. Sr. of Pleasant Lake, passed away at his home under the loving care of his granddaughter, Tracy, and Great Lakes Hospice, on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by three children, John C. (Lydia) VanAken Jr., Penny (Bruce) DeWaters, Chris (Peggy) VanAken; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great...

Theresa G. Roman (Paszkiet)

Theresa G. Roman (Paszkiet)

Jan 28, 2011

ROMAN, THERESA (PASZKIET) of Jackson, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Robert Eder; one granddaughter, Michelle; sister-in-law, Regina Paskett; numerous nieces and nephews especially, Charlene Warren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney "Ziggy" in 1995. She is the last of the Andrew and Frances (Komorowska) Paskiet...

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