obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Dempski, Helen I. Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born on April 12, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan.  She was preceded in death by husband, Norbert in 1976, father and mother, Frank & Stephanie Iwanicki, and sister-in-law Joann Iwanicki.  She is survived by her son, Thomas (Cheryl) Dempski of Jackson;...

Apr 18, 2023

Malec, Carol A.

Born on January 15, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her four children, Kathy (Robin) Fitzgibbons, Pete Malec, Anne (Terry) Wegrzyn, and Lisa (Tony) Green; daughter-in-law, Mary Malec; 12 grandchildren, Rob (Lori), Jason, Eric, Meaghan (Scott), Kelli (Keith), John (Keanna), Amelia (Jordan),...

Apr 18, 2023

Flippo, Ramona Jean

Of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by three sons; Edward (Jan) Flippo, Gary (Debra) Flippo, Don (Lynne) Flippo; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Joseph and...

Apr 11, 2023

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the age of 90. Born on December 7, 1932, a twin, to Letitia D. and William Johnston. She was raised on a farm in Emerson Township and attended Curtis Country School District 5, and eventually Breckenridge Schools, where she graduated as the Class of 1950 Valedictorian.

Apr 9, 2023

Kleinert, Arlene J.

Passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the age of 98. She is survived by two sons, Terry (Mary) Kleinert of Grand Rapids and Craig Kleinert of Jackson; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Kleinert; one son, Brian T. Kleinert; and one brother, Robert E....

Apr 8, 2023

Shumard, Douglas James

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the age of 80 years, in the arms of his wife, Barbara.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Hall Shumard; sons, James (Cindy) Shumard and Stephen (Jenny) Shumard; grandsons, Evan and Logan Shumard; siblings, Cathy (Michael) Moorehead,...

Apr 7, 2023

Mr Michael Lonjinos Lopez of Jackson Michigan passed away suddenly on Good Friday Born September 13 1948 -April 7th 2023 Michael was Cremated Fr. Timothy Nelson Performed Requiem Mass with Blessings Proceeded in Death by Mr Michael Feliciano Lopez Born June 9th 1921- February 12th 1984 Mrs Elizabeth Felicitas Lopez Born February 21st 1922 -August 7th 2019 Mr Andrew Thomas...

Apr 3, 2023

Father James "Jim" Richard Shaver passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Jim was born June 22, 1949 in Lansing, Michigan to James and Geraldine Shaver. Jim attended high school seminary at Mount St. Francis and has maintained life-long friendships with his classmates. Jim graduated from Michigan...

Apr 2, 2023

"My wonderful husband, best buddy, and hero to the end, passed away in our home Sunday, April 2nd. By his side were myself, our daughters (Samantha Hunt and Kelsey Snell), son-in-law (Stephen Snell) and granddaughter (Shayla Snell). Tom courageously battled his brain cancer (Glioblastoma) for three years until finally it was time for our Lord to call him home. He...

Apr 2, 2023

Gaige Joshua Newman born May 12, 2007 first born great grandson, grandson and nephew passed away suddenly April 2, 2023 at the age of 15 years old. He was a sophomore at Jackson High School. Gaige enjoyed video games, spending time with his friends and going on vacations with his family. He enjoyed, spending time with his Uncle Travis;...

Mar 29, 2023

98 years old, passed away peacefully in the care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson on March 29, 2023. He was born to Emmett and Anna (Stang) Kiley on September 10, 1924 in Bay City, MI.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Mabel (Hayworth) and his daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Dave Gauntlett....

Mar 27, 2023

JACKSON, MI - Clark E. Bisbee

Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 after a three-year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.

He was born on February 16, 1949 and is preceded in death by his parents, Leland S. Bisbee Jr. and Margaret Clark Bisbee, and his sister, Patrice Bisbee Vermeulen.

A devoted...

Mar 24, 2023

Bertram (Klima), Julie Ann

Of Jackson passed away early morning on Friday, March 24, 2023, with family by her side, at the age of 64 years. She is survived by her husband, Leslie "Butch" Bertram; children, Samuel Bertram and Zachary Bertram; step daughter, Amber Bertram; siblings, Kathy (Tom) Rumler, Susan (Bob) Ellis, Shelley (Randy) Martin, Steven (Karen)...

Mar 24, 2023

Belknap Jr., Charles F.

74, of Jackson, a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, uncle, good friend, teammate, and coach to many. Charley died peacefully on March 24, 2023, with his wife and eldest, Michelle, by his side, in Palm Springs, CA. Charley was born in Jackson, MI, March 20, 1949. He attended St. Mary's...

Mar 18, 2023

Schultz (née Wisniewski), Marie

passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 72 years. She was a devoted wife to Lawrence Schultz, a loving mother to her four children: Brian (Emily) Schultz, Amy Schultz, Mary (Matt) Schloop and Keith Schultz; grandchildren Jacob, Elsa, Bennett, Adeline, Lillian, Julian and Emerson. Marie is a graduate of...

Mar 18, 2023

Flores, Rudolph P.

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 94. Rudy was an Army Veteran of Korea. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and was also a bus driver for St. John's School. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Rudy was an...

Mar 17, 2023

Raciboski, Marjorie C.

Of Jackson, went to be with the Lord with the help of St. Patrick on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 99 years. She was born to Joseph and Clara Dunigan in Hudson, Michigan on February 1, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Vincent; son, Paul;...

Mar 17, 2023

Deraedt, Richard Remi

Passed from this life on Earth on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Richard was born in Jackson, Michigan on November 5, 1939 to Leon and Marie Deraedt. He graduated from St. John's High School in 1957. He worked at Tompkins-Johnson from 1957-1975. He worked at Adtech, Inc from 1975-1995...

Mar 12, 2023

Ignico, Elaine A.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1939 in Brighton, Massachusetts to George and Agnes Brown. She is survived by her three daughters, Joan (Joe) Williams, Susan (Michael) Southwell, and Sandy (David) Craft; grandchildren, Nikki and Justin Williams, Jency (Michael) Barnes, Sarah Southwell, Ryan (John) Bernard,...

Mar 8, 2023

Maureen "Moe" Ann Breton

August 7, 1957- March 8, 2023

Born in Jackson, Michigan, to a large Irish Catholic family, Moe Breton was the 6th of 8 children born to Aloysius Breton & Jeanette MacAdorey Breton. Moe is survived by her daughter Cheyenne, siblings Sinead Lyons (Dale), Annette Fink (Kevin), Patricia Boyers...