obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Blissick, James F. "Jim"

Of Hanover, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 82 years.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Josephine  "Josie"; three children, Julie (Andy) Sinkovitz; Jacquie Blissick (Collier Smyth),...

Nov 30, 2023

Schneider, Rosella Mae "Rosie" Of Jackson, Michigan, born on November 24, 1928 in Fort Madison, Iowa passed away November 30, 2023. She is survived by her children: Nancy, Jeff (Ellen), Debbie (Ronny), Mike (Dawn); grandchildren: Rob, Erika, Ryan (Ali), Derek, Kellen, and Cory; great-grandchildren: Zachary, Makenzie (Brendan), Brynlee and Luca; and great great-granddaughter: Jade along with numerous nieces and...

Nov 30, 2023

O'Connor, Jacqueline L.

Age 94, departed this Earth with her angels Thursday morning, November 30, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1929. She is survived by her sister, Judy (Miles) Scott. She has four nephews and one niece, Nate (Louise) and Paul (Phyllis) Scheffel and Jeff, Kellie and Jamie (Karen) Miles; and multiple great nieces and...

Nov 28, 2023

Diamond, Ann Ione

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 at the age of 92. Ann is survived by her 6 children: Ken (Patsy) Diamond, Terry Burke, Rose (Bob) Tripp, Pam Diamond (Don Selask), Debby (Charlie) Brown, Mary (Pete) O'Neill; 17 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marilyn Mather; and numerous nieces,...

Nov 23, 2023

Hnilicka, Mark

Born on December 6, 1951, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2023 at the age of 71, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

He is survived by Terri (nee Halloran) his loving wife of 32 years; his son, Sean (Morgan) Hnilicka; and daughters, Sarah Santiago and Katie (Taylor) Arbuckle. Mark leaves behind seven...

Nov 17, 2023

Dale J. Wallace Sr.

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 99 years.  He was born on November 22, 1923 in Bridgewater Township to John and Mary (Cash) Wallace Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Bauer) Wallace; children, Dale J. (Eileen) Wallace Jr.,  Wm. Paul (Pam)...

Nov 9, 2023

Carey, Mary

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the age of 81 years.  She is survived by her children, Christopher Carey (Maria Lee-Reed) and Jonathan (Lisa) Carey; grandchildren, Chase (Stacy) Carey, Brittany (Brett) Dickson, Duncan Carey (Angie Royster), Renee Carey (Eric Fraser), Phelan Carey, and Jaeger Johnson; great-grandchildren: Brady, Bennett and Keira Dickson;...

Nov 8, 2023

LaMarre (Sarata), Carol Ann

83, of Jackson, MI, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on November 8, 2023. Carol is survived by her children Kevin (Mary Anne) LaMarre, Kimberly (Mike) Jurist, Renee (Scott) Carstens, and Roger Patrick (Melissa) LaMarre; daughter-in-law Jodie LaMarre; grandchildren Ryan (Whitney) and Lindsey LaMarre, Shannon (Jojo)...

Nov 7, 2023

Welninski, Daniel R.

Of Parma, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 61 years.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lynette Brown-Welninski; two children, Afton (Miles) Welninski Gerou and Matthew Welninski; brother, Kevin (Dana) Welninski; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 4, 2023

Macchia, Fannie Lee

Of Jackson, Michigan formerly of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on November 4, 2023 at the age of 82.

Fannie was born to the late Guy Wasson and Clema Margaret Edwards on November 19, 1940 in Leachville, Arkansas.  She graduated from Leachville High School in 1958.

She is survived by...

Nov 4, 2023

Shutler (Robinson), Frances Mary Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 79.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Michael Shutler; children, Smith and Teresa (Shutler) Patterson, Michael and Ann Shutler, Jr, Jeff and Barbara (Shutler) Kunkel; grandchildren, Sarah Richardson, Samantha and Taylor Gates, Ande Shutler, Sally Patterson and Carter Shutler;...

Nov 2, 2023

Forner (Lambert), Maryann Margaret

Born on December 28, 1936, Maryann went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2023, where she was cared for by the wonderful staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Loretta Lambert, and her husband, Robert.  She...

Nov 2, 2023

Coutu, Thomas E, "Bopa"

74, of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at Henry Ford Hospital on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann; his daughter Crissy (Jim) Stark, and son Tommy (Carrie); four grandchildren, Gaige Coutu, Carson, Marisa, and Bryn Stark....

Nov 1, 2023

Dwyer (Torpy), Kathleen Ann

Passed away unexpectedly at home on November 1, 2023.  Kathy was born in Jackson on September 17, 1942 to her parents Helen (Dolan) and Roderick Torpy.  She graduated from St. John's High School in 1960.  She attended Jackson Community College before transferring to Michigan State University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. After...

Oct 31, 2023

Burzynski (Kulpinski), Claudia L.

Age 93, died in her Jackson home Tuesday, October 31, 2023, after battling cancer for most of the year. Claudia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She made a lasting impact on her large, extended family.  Claudia graduated from Jackson High School in 1948.  She worked a variety of jobs, starting...

Oct 30, 2023

Curtiss, Albert "Al"

Passed peacefully from this earth at home on Monday, October 30, 2023. Al was born in Jackson in June of 1941 and proudly lived there his entire life. Al will be remembered for his involvement in the Catholic school athletic programs, his pristine cars no matter their age, and always making family his first...

Oct 26, 2023

Thorrez, Timothy Albert

September 19, 1944 – October 26, 2023

It is with grace that we announce the passing of Timothy Albert Thorrez of Jackson. He had celebrated his 79th birthday in September with his family. Tim joined his father Albert and mother Elizabeth (Koscielniak) Thorrez, and sister Kathleen Anne Thorrez in eternal rest.

Oct 22, 2023

Doerr, Gerald C.

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lucy; his children, Betty, Joe, Marget, Susan, Lenni, Bill, Vincent, Steven, Carol, Mary, and Shelia; step-children: Julie, Bob, and...

Oct 18, 2023

Lysher, Jerry

Of Jackson, passed away on October 18, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

She is survived by her 4 children, Doug, Vicky, James "Myer", Jeri Jo; and many grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Lysher and son, Richard M. Lysher.

She was a loving mom...

Oct 17, 2023

Meyers, Benjamin Leo Jr.

Of Jackson, passed away at his home under the special loving care of his son, Kevin, hospice, and family on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the age of 86 years.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine Meyers and three sons, Dennis (Robin) Meyers, Glen (Tina) Meyers, and Kevin Meyers.  ...