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Rose M Kreuer (Gorzen)

Rose M Kreuer (Gorzen)

Nov 3, 2010

Kreuer Rose M. (Gorzen) Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, November 3 , 2010 at Summit Park Assisted Living Center at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her son Joel (Georgene) Gorzen of Glendale, AZ; daughter-in-law Linda NaDell; Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband Raymond Z. Gorzen and...

Mary Helen Hamilton

Mary Helen Hamilton

Nov 1, 2010

Hamilton, Mary Helen of Jackson, Michigan, died at the age of 86, on November 1, 2010 at Allegiance Health. She is survived by her husband of 62 years; Kenneth "Ted" Hamilton. Together they raised 9 children: Martha (Chris) Kohn, Stephen (Deborah) Hamilton, Mary Joan Russ, Peggy (Russ) Robinson, Sheila (Rob) Baykian, Sally (Rick) Freedberg, Anne Hamilton, Jane (Steve) Maddalena, and...

Philip Francis Horrigan

Philip Francis Horrigan

Oct 31, 2010

HORRIGAN, PHILIP FRANCIS Of Jackson passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor on Sunday, October 31, 2010 age 69 years. Survived by three brothers; Tom (Esther) Horrigan, John (Barbara) Horrigan and Edward Horrigan. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother James Leo Horrigan. Philip retired as a U.S. Army Combat Medic after 24 years of...

June Elayne Bishop

June Elayne Bishop

Oct 29, 2010

BISHOP, JUNE ELAYNE Of Jackson, happily went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 29, 2010 under the loving care of her family, Hospice of Hillsdale County and the staff at Drews Place Village Green Assisted Living in Hillsdale, age 85 years. "For by grace you are saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of...

David J. Kurzynowski

David J. Kurzynowski

Oct 23, 2010

Kurzynowski, David J. A life-long resident of Jackson, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday October 23, 2010 at the age of 77, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, Shirley, his wife of 54 years; 5 children, David (Jeanne), Julie, Timothy, Susan (Ron Brown),...

Cameron J Mitchell

Cameron J Mitchell

Oct 23, 2010

Cameron James Mitchell Formerly of Jackson, Michigan, now of Grand Rapids, passed away in peace on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the age of 54. He offered his life to further research and treatment for brain tumor patients by participating in a clinical trial through Duke University while at the same time receiving superior care from doctors in Grand Rapids....

John D. Spencer

John D. Spencer

Oct 20, 2010

SPENCER, JOHN D. Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87 years. Survived by his wife of 50 years Maxine. Three sons; John D. (Donna) Spencer II, Peter (Kelly) Spencer and Paul (Andrea) Spencer. Eight grandchildren; John D. III, Chelsea, Michael, Sarah, Benjamin, Emily, Christopher and Elizabeth. One sister, Jane...

Geraldine M Climer

Geraldine M Climer

Oct 19, 2010

Climer Geraldine M Former Jackson Citizen Patriot columnist and Midwestern pet writer Jerry Climer passed away Tuesday at Willows Alzheimer's Unit at Spring Arbor Assisted Living. Geraldine Mary Bourdon was born on October 22, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan to Edna (Dwyer) and Roy Bourdon who predeceased her. A life-long Jackson native, Jerry is survived by her husband, James H. Climer,...

Josephine O. Mcavoy

Josephine O. Mcavoy

Oct 19, 2010

McAvoy, Josephine O. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett McAvoy. She is survived by immediate family; daughter, Carole (Joseph) Fitzgerald; grandson, Tim Fitzgerald; granddaughter, Cathy Fitzgerald all of Parma; great grandchildren, Jordon & Derek Fitzgerald; nephews, Lowell (Betty) Cook, Norman (Jo) Cook; step...

Kathryn "Kat" Kelly (Neubecker)

Kathryn "Kat" Kelly (Neubecker)

Oct 17, 2010

KELLY (NEUBECKER), KATHRYN "KAT", Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Trellis Gardens Sunday, October 17, 2010 age 80 years. Survived by eight children; Kathleen Kelly, Maureen Kelly, Sheila (Gordie) Wick, Bridget Kelly, Mary Kathryn Kelly (Frank Thrush), Meghan (Patrick) Haley, Patrick Kelly and Brendan Kelly. Close family friends Lisa Rone, Marc...

Helmuth E. Goede

Helmuth E. Goede

Oct 14, 2010

Goede, Helmuth Ernst died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 14, 2010. Helmuth was a beloved son, father, brother, husband and trusted friend to many. Mr. Goede was born in Harslev, Denmark, January 10, 1945. The son of Ernst Goede of Harslev, Denmark and Marie (Holst) Goede of Loeken, Denmark. He graduated from high school in Denmark and studied art...

Rita Joan Rice

Rita Joan Rice

Oct 11, 2010

RICE, (DOERING, BUSKIRK) RITA J. Of Jonesville passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2010 age 76 years. Survived by her husband of 27 years, Jack W. Rice. Seven children; Karen (Jim) Pipher, Dennis Buskirk, John Buskirk, Thomas (Dawn) Buskirk, Julie (Tom) Stubbins, Alan Buskirk Jr. and Maria (Lou) Lofton. 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild....

Helen Ruth Lehr

Helen Ruth Lehr

Oct 9, 2010

LEHR, HELEN R. born in Adrian to Arthur B. and Ruth B. Lehr passed away at the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home on Saturday, October 9, 2010 age 95 years. Survived by nephew David (Kate) Lehr, sister in law Bette Lehr and several grand nieces and grand nephews. She was employed at Commonwealth Associates for 23 years and retried from...

John Frank Gorz Sr.

John Frank Gorz Sr.

Oct 8, 2010

GORZ, JOHN FRANK SR., Of Jackson passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2010 age 91 years. Preceded in death by his wife Helen E. Gorz and son Charles. Survived by one son; John (Debby) Gorz Jr. of Jackson. Two daughters; Mary Kiener of Wilmette, Ill. and Linda (Ken) Neitzel of Jackson. Eight grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. One brother,...

Janet Mary Stephens

Janet Mary Stephens

Oct 6, 2010

STEPHENS, JANET MARY Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2010 surrounded by her loving family and husband Hugh of 46 years. Janet was born on May 3, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan to Leo and Rosemary Golombek. She graduated from St. Johns High School and Jackson Business University. On September 26, 1964 she married the...

Joseph Brzezinski

Joseph Brzezinski

Oct 2, 2010

BRZEZINSKI, JOSEPH Of Michigan Center passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home Saturday, October 2, 2010 age 93 years. Survived by his wife of 20 years Anne. Children; Marji (Gail) Smithson, Linda Anne (Tom) Willhoff, Nancy (Ralph) Dannhauser, Ted (Linda Jeanne) Brzezinski, Ken (Mary) Brzezinski, Jim Brzezinski, Don (Debbie) Brzezinski,...

Donald R. Rappleye

Donald R. Rappleye

Oct 1, 2010

RAPPLEYE, DONALD R. of Jackson passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 age 85 years. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Bernice G. Rappleye. Children; Pam (Tom) Dolan, Greg (Marcia) Rappleye, Mark (Sally) Rappleye, Cynthia (Chet) Teater, Brian (Peggy) Rappleye and Christopher (Anne) Rappleye. 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters; Mary Elizabeth (Bob) Eisele, James (Kate) Rappleye,...

Virginia R. Ebbinghaus

Virginia R. Ebbinghaus

Sep 29, 2010

EBBINGHAUS, VIRGINIA R. Of Brooklyn passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home Wednesday, September 29, 2010 age 86 years. Survived by her husband of 67 years Ross. Daughter Yvonne Clark and son Dan R. Ebbinghaus. Two brothers, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. She was a cosmetologist at the...

Jack D. Henderson

Jack D. Henderson

Sep 29, 2010

Henderson, Jack D. of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and friends on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dora; six children, Tanya (A.J.) Biami, Renee A. (Charlie) Vinson, Tecla Kuhl, Sabrina (Pierre) Gendron, Michael (Tammy) Henderson, Joseph (Andrea) Henderson; 14...

Eleanor Ann Vargo

Eleanor Ann Vargo

Sep 28, 2010

VARGO, ELEANOR ANN Of Spring Arbor passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89 years. Survived by her children; Lou (Judy) Vargo, Richard (Tara) Vargo, Theresa (Martin) Riske, and Daniel Vargo. 13 grandchildren; Mike (Liz), Steve (Paulma), Tim (Jill), Doug, Jennifer (Tom) Dunn, Jason, Korry (Sara), Beth (Greg) Rogers, Amy, Kristen, Josh,...

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