obituaries

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...

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...