obituaries

Sep 18, 2024

DesNoyer, Karen Reta Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 with her husband at her side. Karen was born in Ingham County, Village of Stockbridge on September 8, 1945, the eldest child of Gladys Broesamle. Karen lived on the north side of Jackson in a small house without indoor plumbing until the age of eight. She moved...

Sep 18, 2024

Joslin (Smith), Donna

Of Pleasant Lake, passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. Donna graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing in 1967 having previously attended Rafferty Catholic School.

In her younger years, she devoted her time to raising her son and daughter, and had...

Sep 15, 2024

Steele, Ann E.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the age of 77 years.  She is survived by her children, Jennifer Ann Worden (Timothy) and Michael J. Steele Jr. (Sara); grandchildren, Alexander M. Vincent, Abigail Steele, Zachary Steele, and Madison VanBuren; two brothers, James (Sally) Maloney and John (Kathy) Maloney; one sister, Mary...

Sep 6, 2024

Loring (Forner), Diane Louise Born December 12, 1947 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Leo Forner and Wandalee (Nohren).  She passed away suddenly on Friday, September 6, 2024 in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by her children Bruce (Melissa) Loring, Jennifer (Chuck) Wintergerst, and Heather Loring; three grandchildren Lily, Chloe, and John Wintergerst; siblings Edward (Barb) Forner and...

Sep 5, 2024

Vermeulen, Lynn Victor

Our beloved Lynn Victor Vermeulen, age 80, of Clarklake, MI, passed away peacefully on his birthday, September 5, 2024, after a short battle with a rare complication of lymphoma. He was surrounded by love and celebrated at his home. Born on September 5, 1944, Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin C....

Sep 3, 2024

Yvonne Foley's sociability and outrageous sense of humor turned every mundane trip—to the dry cleaner, to the pharmacy, to Meijer—into an adventure, making "pickups" everywhere she went. With laughter and gratitude, she made people feel like a co-conspirator, a carer, and a friend. A proud mother and an extraordinary grandmother, Yvonne died September 3, 2024 at the age of...

Sep 1, 2024

Boyd, Jeffrey Scott

Of Jonesville, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 40 years.  Jeff is survived by his father, Otto Boyd; his loving soulmate, Angela Walker; his two beautiful children, Logan Scott Boyd and Alexandria Star VanTassel; his two sisters, Patti (Gary) Martin and Angel (Max) Johnson-Ellis; his two brothers, Tommy...

Aug 27, 2024

Bolton (Large), Belva Joyce

Passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home with her family by her side at the age of 82 years.  She was born in Wurtland, Kentucky on October 22, 1941 to George and Ruth Large.  She attended school in Wurtland and graduated in 1960.  Belva moved to...

Aug 23, 2024

Lasky (Oleksy), Caroline M.

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dale Lasky; parents, Felix and Stella (Bielski) Oleksy and son-in-law, Joseph Hesslau. She is survived by her children, Michael Lasky, Lorraine Hesslau, and Mark (Kim) Lasky; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;...

Aug 18, 2024

Hensrud, Lane Thomas Sr.

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family, Henry Ford Hospice , and the staff at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 72 years.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosemary; four children, Lane Jr., Frank, Eric, and...

Aug 10, 2024

Brooke Elizabeth Newman, age 23, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born on November 9, 2000 in Jackson. Brooke was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend.

Brooke graduated from Lumen Christi Catholic High School in 2018. She went on to attend Brighton Institute of Cosmetology where she became a...

Aug 10, 2024

O'Neill, Anita Fay

Of Jackson, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10 at the age of 93. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Anita was preceded in death by John, her husband of 71 years.   She is survived by her sister Sandra London, and by her children:  Margaret, Kevin (Kim),...

Aug 3, 2024

Tylutki, Michael J.

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully after visiting with his family all day on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary; son, John (Carrie) Stadelman; daughter, Molly Butris; his adoring grandchildren; brother, Steven (Nancy) and sister, Linda (Skip) Fairchild and their families.  Preceded in death by his parents...

Aug 3, 2024

VanDam, Daniel Joseph

Born on the 4th of July in the year 1956, died August 3rd, 2024 at the age of 68 years old.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia and Edward Sr.; brother, Eric; and sister, Sheila.  Dan was a brother to Harold (Linda), Terrence (Stacey), Joseph (Nancy), Edward (Kathleen), Kristin (Joseph), and...

Aug 2, 2024

Granger, Cathleen L. "Kitty"

Of Jackson passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 age 94 years. Survived by her children; Susan (Thomas) Hosler, Patrick J. (Roxie) Granger, Linda Mullins, Nancy Granger and Janet (Jim) Corcoran.  10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Floyd "Bud" Granger Jr., her daughter Mary Koch,...

Jul 31, 2024

Van Adestine (Jackson), Dr. Georgia Frances Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 31, 2024.  She was 86. Georgia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roger; daughter Melissa Kidd (Michael) and son Stephen; grandchildren Megan, Michael and Skylar, sisters Ruth Zentera (Ed) and Linda Fierce, and many beloved cousins and extended...

Jul 18, 2024

Juliann Spitzley Robertson of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 at the age of 93.  She is survived by her 5 loving children: Tom (Dee) Robertson, Don (Patty) Robertson, Patricia (Jack Durbrow) Robertson, Mary Robertson Deck (Randy Deck), and Lori Robertson Manning (Tom Manning); 15 adoring grandchildren: Damon (Amanda) Robertson, Evan (Bianca) Robertson, Krista (Francisco Ruiz)...

Jul 17, 2024

Of Jackson, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the age of 86.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Walt and Helen (Wisniewski) Keyes; siblings Helen (Wayne), Walt, Ray (Rosie), Ann (Jack), Tom (Joyce), Gerrie (Jim), Richard (Lynn) and Ron; Father and Mother in law Ted and Helen L'Huillier, brother and sister in...

Jul 15, 2024

Timothy Robert Jordan of Jackson, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 36 years. He is survived by his children, Sophie, Dallis, and Timothy Jordan Jr.; mother, Melissa (Bob); sister, Amber (Jake); grandmother, Kathy (Griff); grandfather, John (Caroline); grandfather, Larry; girlfriend, Brandi; aunts, Karen (Mike) and Shelly (Jason); brothers by choice: Trevor, DeReal, and Casey;...

Jul 15, 2024

Frounfelker (Young), Ellen Louise Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully at Summit Park Assisted Living on Monday July 15, 2024.  She was born on July 13, 1927 in Jackson MI to her parents Orin E and Alice Young.  Ellen is survived by her two children Robert (Cathy) Frounfelker,  Jr. and James (Jeanie) Frounfelker; son-in-law James Kalahar.  She was a...