obituaries

Apr 17, 2024

Nancy was born on Christmas Eve 1939; she passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 84.  Nancy was the youngest of five children and she loved growing up in Jackson on W. Robinson Street.  She was a self-described tomboy who wanted to do everything her brothers Gary and Bill did.

Nancy was someone who...

Apr 15, 2024

Dwyer (Englert, Meredith), Sandra Lee

Was the oldest daughter, born May 28th, 1942 to John and Janet (Perkins) Englert in Niagara Falls, NY.  She attended Dryden area schools and was involved cheerleading, and was homecoming Queen.  She graduated in 1960.  She had 2 brothers and 2 sisters John (Patty) Englert, Lynda Groh, Janet (Steve) Shaw, and the...

Apr 13, 2024

Taylor, Brian Scott "Bubba"

of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the age of 63.  He is survived by his sisters, Sharon (Michael) Abbey, Diane Shew, Moe Stephenson, Buffy Taylor, and Teresa (George) Gancsos and his brothers, Kevin (Sandy) Taylor and Ron (Margie) Taylor.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and...

Apr 13, 2024

Michael John Swope, born June 14th 1962 to parents Jerry and Lonnie Swope of Pleasant Lake, MI passed away at age 61of natural causes in Jackson, MI on April 13, 2024.

Mike was a 1980 Jackson Northwest High School graduate, received a baccalaureate at Michigan State University and Master of History degree from Notre Dame University.

Apr 12, 2024

Bell, Judy

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the age of 76 years.  She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ed; two children, John (Amy) Rogers Jr. and Debbie Rogers - Rich; eight grandchildren, Jenna, Marcy, Nathan, Ciara, David, Christiana, Alexis, and Leela; 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Anne Riley-Seamans (Lynn);...

Apr 11, 2024

Idzkowski (Simmons), Joy Ann

Age 91, left this world on Thursday, April 11, 2024, and was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband and dance partner of 64 years, Joseph E. Idzkowski.  She was born June 2, 1932, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Leonard H. Simmons and Phyllis B. (Glinicki) Harris.  She is survived by her...

Apr 10, 2024

Thomas, Vera

Of Spring Arbor, passed away in Jackson, MI on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 65 years.

She is survived by her mother, Nora Thomas; brother, CJ (Tina) Thomas; son, Corey (Heather Manthei) Kimball; daughter, Alisha (Mike) Kaminski; grandson, Jayden Kimball; granddaughter, Cailyn Kimball; and nieces and nephews, Dustin Thomas, Stephanie...

Apr 9, 2024

James O'Meara Sauter of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife Theresa (Eichhorn) Sauter, his mother Barbara Sauter, children James Sauter Jr. (Carol), Kendra Sauter, Jackie (King) Baltimore, Ryley Sauter. Grandchildren Dante, Royce, Ethan, Charlie, Arianna, Jude, Leo, Audrey, Jackson his siblings Julie (Joe) Haines, Mary Jo...

Apr 8, 2024

Golm, Donald Edward

Of Jackson, passed away suddenly due to natural causes on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the age of 70 years.  He is survived by his sister, Linda (Bob) Keifer; one niece; three nephews; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and many good friends.

Donald was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and as a young boy...

Apr 2, 2024

Richard Daniel Duty of Spring Arbor, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024, at 89. He was an avid storyteller who enjoyed sharing memories of the past with those he loved. He often retold his favorites with clear and vivid detail. He enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to Southern gospel music....

Mar 30, 2024

John (Jack) Robert Lapinski

Jackson Michigan 1935-2024

The world lost a kind and generous man on March 30, 2024. Born November 10, 1935 in Jackson, Michigan to John C. Lapinski and Nora (Wellman) Lapinski, Jack Lapinski grew up on Francis Street with his 5 brothers and sisters and dog Pepper.

After graduating from...

Mar 30, 2024

Woods, Donald J.

Of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff of Senior Moments Assisted Living Center on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Barbara Erbele; children, Jerry Woods, Nancy J. (Dennis) Franz, Nicholas Woods, David (Kelly), Thomas (Sara),...

Mar 29, 2024

Mary Elsie Anderson

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on March 29, 2024 at the age of 92. Mary is survived by four children: Richard L. Anderson Jr. (Audrey) of Shepherd, MI, Mike Anderson (Karen) of Boulder, CO., Jim Anderson (Nancy) of Ann Arbor, MI., and Laura Anderson (Kendall Spoor) of Conifer, CO. Mary has five grandchildren, one...

Mar 25, 2024

John George Eisele, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. John left behind a legacy of four children and thirteen grandchildren, whom he often spoke of with great admiration and pride: Chad (wife Tammy) and their children Jacob, Caite, and Andrew; Allie and her daughters Mandy and Paige; Kara (husband Rob) and their...

Mar 24, 2024

Of Hanover, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jimenez Peterson; brother Austin (Pearl) Jimenez; fiancé, Leahaa Gonzalez; nieces and nephews, Chad, Angela and Ryan, John Jose and his son Jaden Tilford, Kacie, Corey, Ritchie and Marcie; and many great nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was...

Mar 23, 2024

Galicki, Betty Jane

Of Jackson, passed away on the evening of Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her son, Tim and several nieces, nephews, and other family members.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John A. Galicki; one brother, Wallace Rhodes; and three sisters,...

Mar 22, 2024

Goudie, Bill W.

Age 98, of Jackson, died March 22, 2024 from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, of 75 years, who passed away in October, 2023.  He is survived by this three daughters, Linda (Robert) Adkins, Joette Goudie, and Pam (David) Joyce, as well as three adoring grandchildren, Scott Adkins and...

Mar 20, 2024

Greta Joan Hudler passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 4, 1931 to Harold and Ethel (McCrickett) Gibson. She attended Jackson High School, where she was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1949, following in her mother's footsteps, who held the same honor in 1928. This legacy continued with her youngest daughter,...

Mar 17, 2024

Michael James "Mick" Griffin, 90, of Jackson, MI died on March 17, 2024. Mick was born in Jackson in 1933 to Michael and Erma Griffin. He graduated from St. John's Catholic High School. Prior to studying Public Administration at the University of Michigan, he served in the United States Army. Mick represented the people of Jackson County in the...

Mar 15, 2024

Prestler, Mary Eugenia – known as Mary to her friends, and Gene to her family – passed away at her home on March 15, 2024.  Gene was born in Jackson on January 19, 1937, the fourth of 16 children.  She grew up in a busy house on High Street and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1955.  She...