obituaries

Oct 17, 2023

Harkness, Frances Elizabeth (Wilkie)

Passed away October 17, 2023 at age 87. She was born March 3, 1936 in Jackson, Michigan to Thomas Wylie Wilkie and Elizabeth Thom (Milne) Wilkie. On February 6, 1960 she married Gerald Vincent Harkness in St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Frances' pride and joy are her four children, Thomas...

Oct 13, 2023

Bako, May

Our wonderful mother, May Bako, passed away surrounded by family Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 90.  May was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a devoted Catholic who, up to a few months ago, said the rosary in honor of Mary, the greatest of mothers, every night before...

Oct 12, 2023

Brown (Marine), Carol A.

Of Jackson, passed away surrounded by the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 80 years.  She is survived by her three children, Deborah, Laurie (Jeff), and Ronald Jr. (Susan); four grandchildren, Ronald D, Hillari, Jacob, and Ashley Rose; three great-grandchildren,...

Oct 12, 2023

Goudie, Joyce

We are sad to announce the passing of Joyce Goudie at age 95 on October 12, 2023.  Born in Quincy, Michigan, she moved to Jackson after high school.

Joyce passed away with her husband Bill of 75 years, and daughter, Joette, by her side after a brief illness.  She is survived by her...

Oct 10, 2023

Sczykutowicz, Sandra Helen

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the age of 78 years.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald; son, Joseph Sczykutowicz (Missi); daughter, Tomee Johnston (Randall); sister, Brenda (John) Brazee; brother, Jimmy (Cindi) Wilson; and her beloved canine companion, Scooter. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 9, 2023

Strawderman, Gerry Lynn

Aged 77, passed away on October 9, 2023. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lynn was born on July 9, 1946 in Petoskey, MI. She grew up in the Parma area, graduating from Western High School. After high school, she...

Oct 6, 2023

Gillespie (Ritchie), Marilyn Jo

82, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Vista Grande Villa in Jackson, Michigan. Marilyn was born in Jackson on Christmas Day, December 25, 1940. She was a 1959 graduate of Jackson High School, and after graduation was a longtime active member of the Vikings' class of '59 reunion committee. She attended Katharine...

Oct 3, 2023

Wurmlinger, Anthony "Tony"

It is with great sorrow to share that Anthony  "Tony" Wurmlinger passed away on October 3, 2023.  He was born on his family's farm to loving parents.  After graduating salutatorian from high school, he went on to earn bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University...

Sep 27, 2023

Hill, David Allen Passed away in his home in Jackson, Michigan with family by his side.  He is survived by his wife Tana Lee Hill. David and Tana have two children, Joey and Eric and his wife Stephanie, and two grandchildren Eleanor and Benjamin. David is also survived by his three sisters Brenda Garner, Tammy Devine, and Mary Jane...

Sep 26, 2023

Kwaske, Mary Helen

Loving prayers were offered to assist the soul of Mary Helen into the gentle hands of our Lord Jesus. On September 26, 2023, she was born into eternal life under the devoted care of her daughter Mary Sue and her family. Mary Helen was born in Brooklyn, Michigan on March 16, 1937, to Arthur...

Sep 25, 2023

Ruppert, Linda Sue

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 under the loving care of her family and at the staff of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice at the age of 70 years.  She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Jim; daughter, Stephanie (Ryan); three sisters, Debbie (Ron), Cindy (Mark), and Vicki (Ricky);...

Sep 22, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and faithful Catholic, Rosemary Louise (Ryan) Best, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023. Born in 1941 to Timothy Edward and Ellen Genevieve Ryan, Rosemary has been a lifelong resident of Jackson, MI. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1959. She earned an Associates degree at Jackson Community College,...

Sep 22, 2023

Eichhorn, Frances Hazel

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 77.  She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Sauter (James); grandchildren, Jackie Baltimore (King), Ryley Sauter, Kendra Sauter, and Jimmy Sauter Jr.; great grandchildren, Royce Charlie Jude and several step grandchildren; her only brother, to whom she spoke with daily, Douglas...

Sep 16, 2023

Howard Kermit Mead

On September 16th, 2023, we lost our son, brother and father to a myriad of health issues that afflicted him most his life. Howard was preceded in death by his loving mother Sissy Mead.  He is remembered and loved by his Father Charlie Mead, his sister and brother-in-law JessieRaye and Steve Ansley, his brother...

Sep 14, 2023

Armstrong, Thomas J. "Tom"

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 surrounded by his family at the age of 64.  He was born February 8, 1959, in Jackson, Michigan. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Meredith and Marilyn (McDonough) Armstrong; his father-in-law, Roger Youngs; and his sister, Guinevere Armstrong. He is survived...

Sep 11, 2023

Sauter, Charles Joseph

Age 95, died on September 11, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1928 in Adrian MI, the youngest of 12 children to Adelaide and Frederick Sauter.

Chuck served in the Navy from 1946-1948 and then went on to Michigan State where he earned a degree in Business. He started working at...

Sep 5, 2023

Brassil, Aloysius "Lou"

Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the age of 87 years.  He is survived by his children, Cathlene (Michael) Maurer, Kevin (Kristine) Brassil and Susan (Christopher) Marshall; grandchildren, Kyle, Catherine, Emily, George, Peter, Margaret, Matthew, Liam, Helen; numerous great grandchildren; and his brother Patrick (Theresa) Brassil. He...

Sep 5, 2023

McCormack, Nancy J.

Nancy lived a life of kindness. She had the ability to make everyone around her feel special and loved. For thirty years she was an educator at East Jackson Memorial Elementary.   She enjoyed sharing her love for children's literature and had a special fondness for the Winnie the Pooh books.  You could often find...

Sep 4, 2023

Lammers, Leo A. III

Of Jackson, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the age of 68 years.  He is survived by his two children, Lisa (Andy) DuBois and Andy (Angie) Lammers; grandchildren, Christopher (Cassie) Lammers, Matthew DuBois, Abby Lammers, and Ariel DuBois; in-laws, Kathy (Tom) Gustafson, Barb (Tom) Will, Mary Castle,...

Sep 3, 2023

Kurzynowski, Lawrence D. "Larry"

Age 73, passed away surrounded by his family on September 3, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born February 22, 1950 in Jackson, MI to Theodore and Bernice (Sczykutowicz) Kurzynowski (both deceased).  On July 5, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Karen Koker, and...