obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

Schweda Jr., Clarence Petter "Sonny" Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Sonny was born April 2nd, 1937, to Clarence Sr and Eleanor (Wysocki). He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Barbara Cross, Rosie Dake, Clara Patterson, and Jeanette Hall. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annabelle Schweda, brother...

Jul 20, 2023

LaZebnik, Robert H.

93, died after an extended illness on July 20, 2023, in Jackson.  Born July 31, 1929, in Jackson, Bob was the fourth son of Abraham (Sam) LaZebnik and Edith (Isenberg) LaZebnik.

His first job was driving trucks for his family's business, Sam's Iron & Metal. It was during WWII. He was 13.  ...

Jul 19, 2023

Testa, Charles Joseph "Charlie" It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Charles Joseph Testa, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and esteemed member of the Jackson, Michigan community. Charlie was 93 years old, and died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and devotion that will forever...

Jul 15, 2023

Alger (O'Brien), Carol Sue Carol closed her beautiful blue Irish Eyes to this world and opened them to a new and beautiful Heaven on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  She truly lived a long life of 90 years filled with the love of God and family, laughter, happiness, and the joy of many friends. She was born in Kalamazoo on...

Jul 14, 2023

Konieczka (Foor), Sandra L.

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born August 17, 1942 to Clarence & Emma (Kuhl) Foor, both who preceded her in death as well as her brother Irving Foor. She is survived by her husband of...

Jul 10, 2023

Lammers (Smith), Marian Harriet

Passed away on July 10, 2023 in Jackson Michigan. She was continually surrounded by family with love and admiration.

Marian was born in 1934 to Leon and Marian (Rogers) Smith. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Robert Smith and sister Jane (Smith) Brooks.  Her husband of 40 years, Charles...

Jul 9, 2023

Kathleen Marian Desy, born 10/15/1947 passed away 7/9/2023 following a rapid progression of cancer. Although the final days are seldom pleasant, Kathy transitioned with the grace, beauty, and concern for others that she exhibited her entire life.  Kathy was born to Leo and Beulah Lammers in Jackson, MI and remained a lifelong resident.

Kathy graduated from St....

Jul 7, 2023

Hughes, Sharon J.

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home age 80 years.  Survived by two sisters, Nancy Lammon and Carol Johnson; her aunt, Wanda Worthington; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 6, 2023

Passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the age of 75.

Audrey was born on June 23, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan to Robert and Edna (Sisk) Risner.

Audrey spent her entire life in Jackson where she enjoyed dancing, bowling, gardening and school activities with her beloved grandchildren. In her younger years Audrey was a...

Jul 4, 2023

Olfier, Suzanne

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 81 years.  She is survived by her son, Andrew (Jennifer) and grandson, Grayson. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Kilgallin (1976) and mother, Dorothy Kilgallin (1998).

Suzanne was born March 11, 1942 in Jackson.  She graduated...

Jun 23, 2023

Pickell (Lammers), Joyce 05/09/1951 - 6/23/2023 In loving memory of Joyce Pickell who passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 with her family by her side. Joyce was born to Leo and Beulah Lammers in Jackson, Michigan and remained a lifelong resident.  She retired from a career that included leadership roles at EDSCHA and served on the Board of...

Jun 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Roger Petersen.

A beloved resident of Jackson, Michigan, bid farewell to the world on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy that will be forever cherished by his family, friends, and the community. Roger was a remarkable individual, known for his unwavering love of tennis, undying devotion to the MSU Spartans,...

Jun 20, 2023

Seckinger, John Paul

Of Howell (formerly Jackson), aged 83, passed away on June 20th, 2023, at home in the care of his family.

John is survived by his wife, Joan, of 57 years; daughters, Pam (Jeff) Gregory of Jerome, MI, and Kim (Adam) Bancroft of Holland, MI; sons, Kevin (Kim) of Orlando, FL, and Kent...

Jun 20, 2023

Nau (Brautigam), Bonnie J.

92 years young, of Jackson, Michigan, peacefully passed at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Bonnie was born on July 29, 1930 to Charles and Francis (Klee) Brautigam in Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1948. She was married to Leo L. Nau on July...

Jun 18, 2023

Daniel, Beatrice Marie

Of Jackson, formerly of Riverview, Michigan, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Spring Arbor Assisted Living on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 98.

She is survived by her five children, Lynn Shoenut Yaney, Timothy (Nancy) Daniel, Anthony Daniel, Diane (David) Rodriguez, and...

Jun 16, 2023

Ramp, Wallace Joseph "Wally"

Entered his Heavenly Home on June 16, 2023 after a brief illness.  He joyfully reunited there with his beautiful wife Barbara; his parents Faustino and Rose (Paternoster) Rampanelli (who were immigrants from Austria); brothers Louis, Henry,  August, and Adolph; sisters Mary and Lena; and sons-in-law Charlie Bell and David Drucker. Wally was born...

Jun 15, 2023

Riess, Onalee Grace

Born Onalee Grace Snyder on June 24, 1938 to Harvey Snyder and Iva Laura Lee Snyder in Mt. Clemens, MI.

Onalee is survived by her children, Gerald Collins, Mary Lane & Dave Chick, John & Michelle Collins, Brenda Mallendar & Paula Hill, and grandchildren Melanie Convery, Tim O'Neil, Kyle Mallendar, and Tabitha...

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...