obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2023

Barnes, Janice A. Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Saturday September 2, 2023, with her family and prayers at her side. Janice was 83 years of age and was born on March 26, 1940. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, David R. Barnes, her parents Philip K. Kreuer and Helen Kreuer, her brother Philip Kreuer,...

Aug 31, 2023

Fitzgerald, Timothy "Tim"

Of Parma, passed away after a brief battle with cancer under the loving care of his family on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 62 years.  He is survived by his children, Jordan (Craig) Pitcock and Derek Fitzgerald (Cornia Hotchkin); grandchildren, Logan, Charlee, and Ryker Pitcock and Everett Fitzgerald; parents, Joseph and...

Aug 31, 2023

Herda-Sprawka, Mary L.

Of Gregory, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away under the loving care of her family and Palliative Care at U of M Hospital on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 72 years.  She is survived by her husband, Charlie; son, Jason (Debbie) Sprawka; grandchildren, Reid and Morgan; siblings, Kathleen McKernan, Margaret Couling,...

Aug 30, 2023

Cook, Lawrence P. "Larry"

Age 77, passed away suddenly after a long illness, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  Larry was born on April 26, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Dale and Frances H. Cook (Morrissey); brother, David Cook; father and mother-in-law, Earnest and Wilma Schelling; and sister-in-law, Evelyn M....

Aug 27, 2023

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Alicia A. Job; 4 children, David (Marty) Job, Karen (Mark) Spaan, Michelle (Steven) McDonald, Suzette (Rodney) Brousseau; 5 grandchildren, Joe and Katie Job, Rachel McDonald,...

Aug 27, 2023

Of Jackson passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Sunday, August 27, 2023 age 88 years.

Survived by four children; Deborah, Mary, David and Timothy.  Son-in-law, Bert. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Sharon and his children; James Jr., John Sr.,...

Aug 27, 2023

Sarah of Pleasant Lake, MI, was born on June 12th, 1948 and passed away in her home on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at the age of 75.

Sarah was preceded in death by her brother, George Blair, her parents Howard and Catherine (Walsh) Blair, and sister-in-law Wanita Blair.  She is survived by her brother Howard Lyle Blair;...

Aug 24, 2023

Horrigan (Benson), Esther

Aged 91 years, passed from our presence into eternity on August 24, 2023. Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thomas; her parents, Herbert and Lila Benson; and siblings, George, Rachel, Mary, Martha, and Harriet. She is survived by her children, Dawn (John) Burke, Timothy (Naomi) Horrigan, Bridget Horrigan, Patrick...

Aug 21, 2023

McDevitt (Roehm), Shirley Ann Of Jackson, passed away on August 21, 2023 at the age of 90.  Shirley was the 2nd of 4 children born to Elizabeth (Hildebrand) and William Roehm.  She was a 1951 graduate of Jackson High School, and worked in the office at Yardman and Fields Department Store. She married the love of her life, Gerald...

Aug 20, 2023

Breitenbach, Michael James

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the age of 84 years.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia; children, Mike, Traci, Tom (Colleen)  and David (Michelle). Many grand and great grandchildren. He was born in Battle Creek, one of six siblings.  He was raised on a farm...

Aug 17, 2023

Herrera, Ramona

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 85 years.  She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Arthur; granddaughters, Chazvan (John) Nelson and Dana Herrera; and two great grandsons, Chase Nelson and Kaiden Rippee.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Romonia Valdez and...

Aug 16, 2023

Hoffman, Nancy Joan "Jo"

Died peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.  Jo was born on the "Ides of March" March 15, 1932, in Jackson, MI.  She was the daughter of the late Roy &  Zelma (née Theurer) Van Antwerp who loved her very much and gave her a firm foundation of faith & family values. Together Jo's...

Aug 14, 2023

McNeil, Frederic Michael "Fred/Mike"

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the age of 77 years.  He was born on October 22, 1945 to Fred and Evelyn McNeil.  Mike is survived by his son, Michael (Mary Beth) McNeil of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Judy Janson of Parma, Michigan and Patty (Mike) Santillo of Henderson,...

Aug 12, 2023

Erven, Todd Briant

It is with great sadness that the family of Todd Briant Erven announce his passing on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the age of 61 years old.

Todd was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather who was always there when his friends or family needed him. He loved to make others...

Aug 4, 2023

Van Vorst, Michael Edward

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 59. Mike was born to Bud and Shirley Van Vorst on July 3, 1964 in Jackson, Michigan.

He was a graduate of Vandercook Lake High School and JCC. During his life he worked for Secord Wholesale...

Aug 4, 2023

Curtiss (Deraedt), Ann Madeline

Of Jackson, Michigan passed peacefully from this earth at home on Friday, August 4th, 2023. Ann was born July 6th, 1944 in Jackson, where she lived her entire life with her surviving husband Albert Curtiss. Ann spent her life raising her 4 children, 3 grandchildren, and several other family friends children. Along with...

Aug 3, 2023

Jarzynka, (Comparin),  Marguerite Katherine

Age 65, of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 3, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Marguerite was a beloved wife, mother, sister, Nonna, and friend. Marguerite's faith, joy, zest for life, and vibrant energy was felt by all whom she encountered.

Marguerite was...