obituaries

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...

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;...