obituaries

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...

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....