obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord at age 82, on Monday, June 12, 2023.

She was born on March 23, 1941 in Bauer, IA, to Gladys (Gass) Thomann and John P. Thomann.

At a young age her family moved to Wichita, KS where she lived until the age of 12, at...

May 29, 2023

Armstrong, Guinevere A. "Guin" Of Jackson, gained her wings on, Monday, May 29, 2023 surrounded by her family at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on February 2, 1954, in Jackson, Michigan. She is preceded in passing by her parents, Meredith and Marilyn (McDonough) Armstrong and her loving partner, Rich Atzenhover...

May 29, 2023

L'Huillier (Taylor), Helen Laura

Aged 85 passed away peacefully May 29, 2023 in the loving care of her family at Henry Ford Hospice Home – Jackson.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 66 years James L'Huillier Sr., her four children, Laura Frances L'Huillier-Ratcliff, Lydia Margaret Taylor, James Joseph L'Huillier Jr. (Debi), Lucy Fay...

May 28, 2023

Hardwick, Cassie Isabelle

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the age of 87 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. She is survived by her 5 children, Sue (Juris), Mike (Cherlyn), James Jr., Nancy, Tom (Betsy); 11 grandchildren, Kevin, Chad, Chelsea, Jason, Justin, Alyssha, Makoa, Kailee,...

May 28, 2023

Kalahar (Frounfelker), Sue Ann

Of Grass Lake, passed away peacefully with her family on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She is survived by her caring husband of 50 years, James Kalahar; two daughters, Maggie Kalahar (husband Brian McDonough) and Molly Kalahar (fiance Barry Mullen); mother, Ellen Frounfelker; two brothers, Bob (Cathy) Frounfelker and Jimmy (Jeanie) Frounfelker, as well...

May 24, 2023

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 just shy of her 97th birthday.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Brooks; infant son, Michael R. Brooks; and daughter-in-law, Carin  She is survived by her son, Bradley J. (Catherine) Brooks; two grandchildren, Michael R. Brooks and Michele (David) Kohlhofer; and four...

May 23, 2023

Cook, Beatrice (Pursell)

Born June 4, 1933, In Jackson, Michigan, Beatrice P. Cook passed away on May 23 at her home. Her husband, Jackson businessman Addison Porter Cook, III (AP), children Ann Tappan (Steve) of Salado, TX, Sarah Trapnell (Zoë) of San Francisco, CA, James Trapnell (Annette) of Santa Rosa, CA, her three grandchildren and AP's three...

May 18, 2023

Steiger, David P.

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 71 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dorthy; 3 children, David Steiger Jr., Marlene (Dan) Rankin, Michele (Nikola) Spasic; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Jane) Steiger and Emma (David) Johnston. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim...

May 15, 2023

Masters, Thomas J.

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the age of 68 after his battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lori Masters (Nelson); two daughters, Rachel Masters and Hannah...

May 10, 2023

Baker, Sandra Kaye

Of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the age of 74 years.  She is survived by her two sons, Matthew Clay Shaw and John James Shaw and her seven grandchildren, Anthony Jones, Brandon Shaw, Hannahh Shaw, Payton Shaw, Chloe Grace Wortman, Kinsley Kaye Shaw, and Kaeleigh Jane Shaw.  She was...

May 9, 2023

Of Brooklyn, MI passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Linda; 2 daughters, Erika (Greg) Lee and Sherri Strong; 2 sons, Steven (Joan) Kinsey and Lyn (Laura) Kinsey; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Margie (Frank) Depa; and several nieces and...

May 8, 2023

Kuhl, Arthur John

Passed away at the age of 93. John was born into this life on July 2, 1929 and entered in eternal life with Jesus on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Arthur was known by his middle name John.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mary of 68 years; his parents, Arthur...

May 7, 2023

Rumler, James B.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 under the loving care of his family and the staff at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 91 years. He is survived by one son, Greg (Heather) Rumler; one daughter, Joan (Doug Hamming) Colligan; seven grandchildren, Alexis (Cody) Hamilton, Edward, Nikki, Stephen,...

May 5, 2023

Eicher, Randy Lenny

Age 66, passed away on May 5, 2023.  Randy was born on December 20, 1956.  He was born and raised in Jackson County, by his loving parents, Ray and Geraldine Eicher.  He graduated from Vandercook Lake High, and immediately joined the Navy, where he served for 2 years.  He then worked at Goodyear and...

May 3, 2023

Chomic (Hagen), Virgilene D.

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, age 90. She was born March 21,1933 to Emma (Bogdan) Musser and William Hagen both deceased. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leonard Chomic; six children: William (Karen) Chomic, Robert Chomic, Donald Chomic, Cynthia (John) Bonnen, Diane (Eric) Hinckley, and Brian...

May 3, 2023

Gifford, Shawn Michael Age 67, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Shawn leaves behind the love of his life of 45 years, Theresa (Minder) Gifford, his children- Philip Gifford, Michael (Kristin) Gifford and Shawna (Michael) Johnson and his six beautiful grandchildren, all of whom he adored. His childhood was...

May 2, 2023

Mary "Alice" Saunders, 83, passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023 in Jackson, Michigan. She was born May 2, 1940 in Bloomington, Indiana to Carl and Virginia (Murray) Chattin.

She married Frederic Elon Saunders on July 11, 1964. After living in Cleveland, Ohio until 1970, Alice and Fred moved with their family to Angola, Indiana. Alice worked...

Apr 26, 2023

Railer, Avery Michael

Of Jackson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the young age of 16 years.  He is survived by his mother, Kristen Railer (step-father, Dan Miller) and father, Mark Railer; his siblings, Shelby, Bailey, and Kasey Railer; his grandparents, Joyce and Ken Millard, John Hawkins, Caroline Miller,...

Apr 25, 2023

Minder, Charles E. "Bud"

Passed away peacefully in God's arms at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the age of 89 years surrounded by his earthly family to join his beloved heavenly family.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 69 years, Evelyn Minder.  Also to cherish his memory are his children, Vanessa Wahr,...

Apr 25, 2023

Louagie, Victor C.

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 on his 76th brithday.  He was under the loving care of the staff at the Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.  Victor is survived by his daughter, Meagan; brother and sisters, Mary Lu (Bill) Pauwels, Margie Heavy, Dick Louagie, and Linda (Steve) McIntosh; and numerous nieces and...