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Ruth H. Keeler

Ruth H. Keeler

May 15, 2010

Keeler, Ruth H. of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, May 15, 2010. A private graveside service has taken place. Desnoyer Funeral Home Family owned for 120 years

Norbert E. Holda

Norbert E. Holda

May 14, 2010

HOLDA, NORBERT E. Of Jackson passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 age 81 years. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Florence. Three children; Ann (Kent) O'Neil of Jackson, Maggie (Steve) Anderson of Horton and Marty Holda of Seattle Washington. Grandchildren; Kelly, Thomas and Alison O'Neil, Chrissy (Jeremy) Sykes, Steve, Lizzy and Mo Anderson. Three great grandchildren; Sophia and...

Ronald W. Kornak, Md

Ronald W. Kornak, Md

May 13, 2010

KORNAK, RONALD W., MD Of Jackson passed away peacefully Thursday, May 13, 2010 age 71 years. Survived by his wife of 47 years Kathleen. Nine children; Jodi (Chris White) Kornak, Traci (Richard Kotarba) Kornak, Keli (Thomas) Dzierwa, R. Scott (Jill) Kornak, Shelli (James) Anuszkiewicz, Bari (Kevin) Kane, Molli Kornak, Andi Kornak and Jaymi (Brian) Wilson. 24 grandchildren, one brother and...

Anna Elizabeth Winchester (Kuzma)

Anna Elizabeth Winchester (Kuzma)

May 12, 2010

WINCHESTER (KUZMA), ANNA ELIZABETH Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 four days short of her 92nd birthday. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Jay Winchester. Survived by two children; Patricia (Gary) Beggan and Robert James Winchester. Granddaughter; Elizabeth Ann Winchester. Brother Alex (Sophia) Kuzma. 13 nieces and nephews and special friend Nora. Preceded in...

Paul E. Hogle

Paul E. Hogle

May 11, 2010

Hogle, Paul E. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the age of 79 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances (Ruede); eight children, Brian (Brenda) Hogle, Jill Hogle, Carolyn Moon, Mark (Kristin) Hogle, David Hogle, Ronald (Melissa) Hogle, Nell Hogle, Paula (Dan) Kapp; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister, Sharon (Stan)...

Tony L. Edging

Tony L. Edging

May 9, 2010

EDGING, TONY L. Of Pleasant Lake passed away Sunday May 9, 2010 age 42 years. Survived by his loving wife of 19 years Marcia (Smith). Grandmothers Dorine Hanks and Mildred Edging. Brother Joey Edging. Father and mother in law Gerald and Gloria Smith. Sister in law Cheryl (Alan) Phillips, brother in law Daniel (Teresa) Smith and their children; Elisabeth and...

Elsie Marie Lefere (Michner)

Elsie Marie Lefere (Michner)

May 3, 2010

LEFERE, (MICHNER) ELSIE MARIE Age, 90 of Jackson, passed away at her home under the loving care of her family on Monday, May 3rd, 2010. She was preceded in death by Robert (Bob) husband of 51 years, parents Lottie & Joseph Michner, brother Walter and grandson Lance Wissmueller. Survived by her children Mike (Kathy), John (Susan) and Barbara (Doug) Wissmueller....

Marilyn A. Barone

Marilyn A. Barone

May 2, 2010

Barone (Farrell), Marilyn A. Of Jackson, passed away at Allegiance Health on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the age of 71 years. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, William A. Barone; two sisters, Barbara Contat of Quincy, Carillon (Robert) Ritz of Adrian and one sister-in-law Judie (Jack) Elder; eight nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and...

Florence M. Grund

Florence M. Grund

May 2, 2010

GRUND, FLORENCE M. Widow of Joseph M. of Jackson, passed away Sunday May 2, 2010 age 96 years. Survived by her loving family: Children; Joan (Don) Pitts, Nancy VanWinkle, Joseph R. (Melissa) Grund, Mary Vogt, James (Carol) Grund. 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 brothers. Florence was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...

Thomas Joseph Wysocki

Thomas Joseph Wysocki

Apr 28, 2010

Wysocki, Thomas J. Of Temperance, Michigan, formerly of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the age of 57 years. He is survived by one sister, Rose (Norbert) Sarafin; one niece, Karyn Sarafin; one nephew, Kenneth Sarafin; one great niece, Kerstan Sarafin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Berniece Wysocki. Tom graduated from Lumen...

Doris L. Nowinski

Doris L. Nowinski

Apr 28, 2010

NOWINSKI, DORIS L. Of Jackson passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 age 88 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John J. Nowinski on February 8, 2010. Survived by two sons; Thomas S. (Micki) Nowinski and Jon (Melissa) Nowinski. Three grandchildren; Matthew (Sheila), Emma and Daniel. Also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Doris...

Terry R Reed

Terry R Reed

Apr 24, 2010

69, of Jackson died Saturday, April 24. He is survived by his wife, Theresa. Arrangements are by the Desnoyer Funeral Home, 204 N. Blackstone St.

Thomas J. Ratchford Sr.

Thomas J. Ratchford Sr.

Apr 24, 2010

RATCHFORD, THOMAS J. SR. Of Jackson passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 age 81 years. Survived by his wife of two months shy of 60 years, Stella (Pec). Three sons; Tom Jr. of Jackson, Michael of New York city and Philip (Stacey) of Jackson. Two grandchildren; Sydnee and Nicholas. Brother in law Anthony Pec. Preceded in death by his daughter...

C. Donavon Carl

C. Donavon Carl

Apr 24, 2010

C. Donavon Carl Of Clarklake , Michigan passed from this life on April 24, 2010. He was the third child of Clarence O. and Esther V. (Fairchild) Carl born on December 4, 1937 in Wells County , Indiana . Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Stoffel. Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Linda...

June Dalton

June Dalton

Apr 19, 2010

Dalton, June a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, went home to meet her Lord on Monday, April 19, 2010 at the age of 80 years. June is survived by her children; Dick Dalton, Helen Miller, Joanne Dalton, Pam Jarman and Theresa (Ron) Sharlow; grandchildren, Rick (Donna) Dalton, Tom (Kathy) Dalton, Rich (Kim) Miller, Dawn (Allen) Craft, Courtney...

Daniel J. Cavender

Daniel J. Cavender

Apr 11, 2010

CAVENDER, DANIEL JOSEPH Of Jackson, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 aged 52 years. Predeceased by his mother Mary Lou Cavender. Survived by his father, Fred; Three brothers, Tim, Dennis (Tammy), and Mark (Pamela). One sister, Mary Jo (Tim) Skojec; Nephews and niece, Nathan, Kristopher, Kristian and Kristina; Special friends, Sandi Waters (who was his guardian angel for years), Tom...

James Warren Wheaton

James Warren Wheaton

Apr 10, 2010

Wheaton, James Warren 71, of Jonesville, a life-long resident of the Jackson area, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. Jim was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Jackson. He married Sharon Ann Playford, who survives, on Sept. 30, 1961. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Thelma Wheaton. In addition to his wife,...

Philip D. Farrand

Philip D. Farrand

Apr 8, 2010

Farrand, Philip D. Phil passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the age of 85. He was born to Edna and Edward Farrand on July 3, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis, and four children; Eileen, Sue, Nancy and David; and six grandchildren. Phil has been cremated and there will be no visitation. Mass...

Edward W. Thompson

Edward W. Thompson

Apr 5, 2010

Thompson, Edward W. Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Home Health & Hospice on Monday, April 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his parents, Earnest and Alice, his brothers Fred and Joe; and his sister Phyllis. He is survived by his three children, Tim...

John Anthony Galicki

John Anthony Galicki

Apr 4, 2010

GALICKI, JOHN A. Of Jackson passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 age 82 years. Survived by his wife of 52 years Betty J. One son Timothy Galicki. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation after 32 years of service, many at the Chrysler Proving Grounds. Mr. Galicki is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

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