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Emma J Mcgowan -Tebeau

Emma J Mcgowan -Tebeau

Nov 3, 2009

McGowan, Emma Jean Wyant Tebeau Of Jackson , MI passed Tuesday, November 3, 2009, the way she lived, surrounded by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. At 86 years, she had been in decline for several months, before dying of old age. She knew exactly what was happening, she accepted it. She was at peace and ready. It was a beautiful...

Dora M Mathein

Dora M Mathein

Oct 30, 2009

Mathein, Dora "Margie" of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jim. Margie was born on April 12, 1922 in Brooklyn, Michigan and lived in the Jackson area her entire life. She is survived by three children, Tom (Marina) Mathein of...

Eleanor S Lessnau

Eleanor S Lessnau

Oct 30, 2009

Lessnau Eleanor S. Formerly of Warren, MI passed away at the Countryside Care Center on Friday October 30, 2009, age 99 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. Survived by two daughters and one son, Marguerite (Sam) Sinkovitz, Beatrice Radko and Paul (Rosemary) Lessnau;11 Grandchildren, 21great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. According to her wishes, cremation...

Violet Leatherman

Violet Leatherman

Oct 29, 2009

LEATHERMAN, VIOLET Of Parma passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Faith Haven Senior Care Center Thursday, October 29, 2009 age 94 years. Preceded in death in 2003 by her husband of 54 years, Frank, seven brothers and two sisters. Survived by one son, Dennis (Sue) Leatherman of Huntsville, Alabama. One daughter, Mary Ann...

Patricia L Powell

Patricia L Powell

Oct 28, 2009

Powell (Clark), Patricia Lucille— Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the age of 75 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Sr.; two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her children, Ralph Jr. (Myli) Powell, Richard Powell, Elizabeth Powell, Gerard Powell, Rose Oster, Catherine (Robert) Miller, William (Cheryl) Powell, Donald (Denise)...

Hazel A. Thelan

Hazel A. Thelan

Oct 25, 2009

THELAN (WOOD, NEBLO) HAZEL, Of Jackson passed away suddenly Sunday, October 25, 2009. Survived by her husband Phil Thelan. Son Todd A. Neblo. Two grandchildren, Luke Stanaway and James Campbell. Stepson Steve (Heather) Thelan. Step granddaughter, Kaitlyn. Two sisters; Gladys Bauer, Janice (Michael) Grob, and brother Winthrop (Patt) Wood. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son Craig...

Marie Vander Weide

Marie Vander Weide

Oct 16, 2009

VANDER WEIDE, MARIE Of Jackson passed away at home Friday, October 16, 2009 age 80 years. Survived by her husband of 60 years Roger. Four children; Rita (Tom) Barker, Gary (Kim) Vander Weide, Mary (Bob) Lewis, James (Anna) Vander Weide. Four grandchildren; Brent and Kim Barker, James and Jacob Vander Weide. She enjoyed bowling, reading, sewing and casino trips. Mrs....

Myra Geraldine Flack

Myra Geraldine Flack

Oct 16, 2009

FLACK (HACKETT) MYRA GERALDINE Passed away at Allegiance Health Friday, October 16, 2009 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph L. Flack, Sr. She leaves three sons, Joseph, Jr. of Ann Arbor, Robert (Kathy) of Hanover, James (Victoria "Bunny") of Jackson and daughter, Cynthia Flack of Powell, Ohio. She had...

George W. Horning

George W. Horning

Oct 16, 2009

HORNING, GEORGE W. Of Jackson passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 age 89 years with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 60 years RoseMary (Green) Horning. His children; Katherine (Mike) Brieger, Carolyn (Cliff) Braun, Lorraine (Dale) Kuhl and Andrew Horning. He had numerous grand children and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his...

Forrest "Forrie" W. Brininstool

Forrest "Forrie" W. Brininstool

Oct 14, 2009

BRININSTOOL, FORREST W. Passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the age of 93 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine (Jenkins) Brininstool; Sisters Genevieve and Mary Lou; and brothers Gerald, Donald and Ralph. Survived by one daughter; Karen (Tom) Gazella; two sons; William (Chris) and David (Ann). Six grandchildren; Beth, Joey, Andy,...

Theodore "Ted" L. Chames

Theodore "Ted" L. Chames

Oct 13, 2009

CHAMES, THEODORE L. "TED" Of Jackson passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009 surrounded by his family age 75 years. Survived by two daughters; Melanie (Harold) West and Melinda (Randy) Hutson. Grandchildren; Melissa, Taylor and Bryce. Sister; Katherine Vlachos. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Mary Chames. Ted loved to volunteer at many functions playing the piano. He enjoyed...

Shirley M Kelly

Shirley M Kelly

Oct 12, 2009

KELLY, SHIRLEY MARIE— Of Leslie Township, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 at the age of 67. Shirley was born July 17, 1942 in Jackson, MI to Donald L. Kelly and Lenna M. Moffitt. She is preceded in death by her twin sister and best friend, Sharron M. Kelly; also survived by very special nephews and nieces, Gilbert L....

Mary Barbara Smith

Mary Barbara Smith

Oct 9, 2009

SMITH, (BROWNING), MARY BARBARA Mary Browning Smith was a lifelong resident of Jackson. She was born September 29, 1918 to John W. and Anna Browning and passed away Friday, October 9, 2009. Mary Browning graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1936 and from Jackson Junior College in 1938. In 1941, she married John William (Bill) Smith, also a graduate...

Brian G. Thiel

Brian G. Thiel

Oct 6, 2009

Thiel, Brian G.— Of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at his home at the age of 52. Preceded in death by his father, Malcolm. Survived by his mother, Wanda; stepfather James Post; one sister, Michelle (Dave) Lozier; one brother, Patrick (Diane) Thiel; two nephews, Stephen and Kevin Lozier. He was a graduate of Parkside High School...

Vivian Elaine Ellsworth

Vivian Elaine Ellsworth

Oct 6, 2009

Ellsworth, Vivian Elaine of Jackson passed away on October 6, 2009 at the age of 85 years. She was the daughter of Bernard and Vera Phillips. She is survived by her loving son Roger, his wife Joan and her grandson Tom Ellsworth. Also by a special childhood friend, Joan McCoy, to whom she was always "Tootie". One brother, Wendell Phillips,...

Catherine R Parkinson

Catherine R Parkinson

Oct 5, 2009

Parkinson, Catherine Rose— Passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009. She was born July 6, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA and went to be with the Lord after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Philadelphia to Charles and Emily Pildis, who preceded her in death. On January 21, 1958 she moved with her new family...

Roger C Willers

Roger C Willers

Oct 2, 2009

Willers, Roger C. of Jackson, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the age of 78 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores. He is survived by three daughters, Marie (Charles) Elder, Michelle Willers and Monique (James) Worth; three granddaughters, Monica, Miranda and Melody. Roger was retired from Aeroquip and enjoyed building model ships, traveling and...

Carson C. Clark

Carson C. Clark

Oct 2, 2009

Clark, Carson C. Age 5, of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his grandfather John D. Clark. Survived by his parents, David and Susan Clark; two brothers, Cody and Cameron; one sister, Caitlin; grandparents, Dr. Calvin (Elizabeth) Ernst; Wynona Clark. Carson loved Corbin Bleu, Diego, Lou the hippo, catching...

Marilyn R Heatherman

Marilyn R Heatherman

Sep 29, 2009

Heatherman, Marilyn R. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the age of 86 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Frank. She is survived by four children, Diana (Jan) Nelson, Mary (Larry) Alberts, Anne (John) Rogus, Frank T. (Melissa) Heatherman; 10 grandchildren, Lisa Hess, Tara Heatherman, Laura and David Rogus, Emily...

Frances G. Nott

Frances G. Nott

Sep 25, 2009

NOTT, FRANCES G. of Jackson formerly of Munith, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 age 90 years. The former Frances Judge was born on July 4, 1919 to James and Mary Judge. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, gentle ways and wonderful sense of humor. Frances...

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