obituaries

Jan 4, 2024

Fransted, Keith Douglas Keith passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the age of 83. Keith was the son of Earl and Gladys (Mellencamp) Fransted born June 14, 1940, in Napoleon Township, Jackson, Michigan. He was   Keith is survived by four children, Vickie (Joseph) Fransted-Wright, Teresa (Kirk) Stage, Jim (Karen) Fransted, and Tamara...

Jan 1, 2024

Bradley, Judith (Judy) Anne

of Pleasant Lake, MI passed away under the loving care of family on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born July 18, 1941, to Myron and Dorothy Fidler in Jackson, MI.

Judy is survived by her children: Vicki (Mike) Miller, Rick Messner, Joseph (Adel) Messner, Connie...

Jan 1, 2024

Hackett, Brian Keith

Of Jackson, passed away on January 1, 2024 at the age of 61. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Marsha; children, Brian (Chelsea) Hackett, Ben Hackett, and Sarah (Ross) Cornell; granddaughter, Chloe Hackett; his mother, Maria Hackett; mother-in-law, Isobelle Furey; siblings, William (Karen) Hackett, Deborah (Thomas) Kline, and Bruce (Mary Ann) Hackett; sisters-in-law,...

Dec 25, 2023

JANET MARY SMITH (BLALOCK) April 3, 1946 – December 25, 2023

Janet Mary Smith (Blalock) passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the age of 77. Janet was born April 3, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia to Donald and Rita Blalock. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and best friend to so many....

Dec 25, 2023

Lefebvre, Norma A.

Age 96, of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, early Christmas morning, under the care of the Jackson County Medical Care Facility.  Norma was the oldest of two children, born on March 18, 1927 to Walter and Emeralde (Bloomhuff) Lefebvre.  She was preceded in death by her father, Walter in 1946;...

Dec 24, 2023

Julia Wicklund Hogle passed away on December 24, 2023, at the age of 97. Julia was born on August 6, 1926, to Martin and Ruth Ralph in Spokane, Washington, where she grew up. She met her husband, Lloyd Wicklund, on the Lewis Army base in Tacoma, Washington. After the birth of their first three children, the couple moved to...

Dec 23, 2023

Kristin Irene Kubish entered eternal life surrounded by her family and friends Saturday December 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Steven Kubish, children Zachery, Abigail, and Jacob Kubish, parents John and Patricia Ziemba, siblings Steven (Renee) Ziemba, Kathryn (Joe) Comar, and Jay (Melissa) Ziemba, father and mother in-laws...

Dec 20, 2023

Newton, Cheryl Ann While holding hands with the love of her life and surrounded by her family, our angel Cheryl passed from this life to the next life with our Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  She was the daughter of Clarence and Peggy Gingras. She was born on March 8, 1950 in Adrian, Michigan, but lived her whole...

Dec 19, 2023

Bullinger, James T. "Jim" Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the age of 91 years.  He was born on January 24, 1932 and was the second youngest of 14 children. Jim graduated from St. John's High School, Class of 1951.  After serving his country in the United States Navy, where he met his wife Carol,...

Dec 17, 2023

Klugh, Henry Elicker III

Passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Henry Ford Hospice Home of Jackson, at 96 years of age. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Henry was also a long-time resident of Alma, Michigan, Traverse City, Michigan, and a recent resident of Jackson, Michigan. He was the only child of the late Henry Elicker...

Dec 11, 2023

Dr. Jerry Arnold Strawderman, Ph.D.

Aged 78, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jerry was born on September 22, 1945 in Paw Paw, MI.  He grew up in the Battle Creek area, graduating from Harper Creek High School in...

Dec 10, 2023

Massnick, William Jay "Bill"

Of Brooklyn, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 63 years.

He is survived by one son, Samuel (Aubrey Lenart-Lopez) Massnick; one daughter, Hannah (James) Courtney; one granddaughter, Remi Courtney; brother, Jim (Cheri) Massnick; sister, Cathy LaTulip; several nephews; and the mother of his...

Dec 6, 2023

Age 95, of Jackson Michigan passed away on December 06, 2023.  She was born June 27,1928 in Jackson to Leroy Andrew Welch and Agnes Margaret (Curran) Welch, who preceded her in death.  Margaret (Margie) graduated from Jackson High School class of 1946.

Margie met her future husband, Earl, following his return from WWII, Pacific Theater, at a...

Dec 5, 2023

Kalahar, Richard Bruce "Dick"

Of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the age of 83. Richard was born November 30, 1940 in Saginaw County, Michigan, to Raymond and Dolores (McQueen) Kalahar. His family moved to Jackson when he was in seventh grade. He graduated in 1959 from Jackson St. John High School, where he set...

Dec 5, 2023

Kandell, Martin A. Of Jackson, formerly of Homer and Concord, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 75 years.  He is survived by three children; Joe (Sheri) Kandell, Frances (Mike) Guadagno and Tony Kandell; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Dorothy Kandell; sister, Neela Kandell; brother,...

Dec 4, 2023

Hixon, Mary C.

Of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 77 years.  She is survived by her four children, Melissa Holt, Sue (Art) Clark, James W. Hixon Jr., and Kerry (Gary) King; grandchildren, Melinda (Andy), Miranda (Nick), Sadie (Jason), Alexis (Justin), Kathleen, Alyssa, Brooklyn, Bailey, and Tori; great-grandchildren,...

Dec 2, 2023

Tracy, Judy Sue

78, of Jackson, Michigan passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Judy is joining the love of her life, Frank of 39 years up in heaven along with her previous husbands, James McCravey and David Leggett. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Judy never...

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...