obituaries

Jan 24, 2023

Linda M. Porter, 69, of Jackson, passed away January 24, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a bicycle/car accident. Linda was born on April 17, 1953 in Detroit to Fay and Norbert Wegiel, the second of four children. Linda is survived by her son Zachary Porter of Perrysburg, Ohio, a sister Betty Perkis (Bill) of Ironwood, and...

Jan 20, 2023

Griffin, Virginia M. Passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home, under the loving care of her family and hospice. Virginia will be lovingly remembered by her children, Janice A Molton, Kathy Griffin, Sue (Bill #1) Devers, her grandchildren, Dan (Stacey) Molton, Eric (Brandy) Molton, Jennifer Gill, William (Megan)Devers, Nicole (Darren) Burgtorf, her great grandchildren Noah (Hailey)...

Jan 17, 2023

Dinverno, Sophia Maureen

Of Grass Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the age of 23. She was preceded in death by one brother, Micah Dinverno. She is survived by her parents, Joel and Deanna; sister, Lydia; four brothers, Josiah, Noah, Isaiah, and Elijah; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in both Michigan and Minnesota....

Jan 14, 2023

Hoffman, Marcia

Age 77 of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She later moved to Michigan in 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith Dew and Jack Comer; daughter, Katherine Hoffman; sister, Barbara Campell; and great-granddaughter, Kristen...

Jan 14, 2023

Orlosky, John R.

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Georgia Orlosky; son, Zachary Orlosky; daughter, Sarah Orlosky; four granddaughters, Chloe, Madelyn, Payton, and Makenna; three sisters, Dorothy (Sam) Lanham, Linda Schisler,...

Jan 12, 2023

Rodney Noel Anderson, aged 63, of Jackson Michigan passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1959 to Jerry and Georgia Jean (Keeler) Anderson who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Jahanna (Charles) Sheldon, granddaughter Savanna, and grandsons Ashton, Cashies, and Bryson. Also survived by his brother Greg (Mary) Anderson...

Jan 10, 2023

Utess (Scheid), Mary Anne 9/7/1953 - 1/10/2023

At the age of 69, while surrounded by her family, Mary Anne Utess of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Mary Anne will be lovingly remembered by her children, Emily (Steve), Courtney (Aaron), Elizabeth, Arianne, Elsa (Chris); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Stephen, James, Etta Rose, Traver, Ansel, Beatrix, Gracie,...

Jan 7, 2023

Lammers (Wernet), Dorothy M.

Passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Leo; two children, Lisa (Andy) DuBois and Andy (Angie) Lammers; grandchildren, Christopher (Cassie) Lammers,...

Jan 6, 2023

The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Lonnie Joseph Genix left this world to be with his angel, Kathy Genix (Miller), on Friday, January 6, 2023.

He is survived by his loving children, Michael Miller and Melissa (Justin) Brooks; grandchildren, Samantha Gipson, Rebecca Miller, and Hunter Brooks; great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Kayleigh Taylor and Alanna Clark; brothers, Larry, Sam...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Henning passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Bob wore many crowns. He was born March 2, 1930, in Quincy, IL. GOD favored him with wonderful parents, Muriel and Raymond Henning. He grew up in IL., KY., and IA., and graduated from Davenport High School in Iowa in 1947. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1948 and...

Jan 5, 2023

Atzenhover, Richard E. Sr.

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his significant other, Guin Armstrong; three children, Sara (Brian Howard) Atzenhover, Richard Atzenhover Jr., and Helen (Joseph) Eley; five grandchildren, Brittany, Cory, Jacob, Michael, and Dillion; and one great-grandson, Damian.

Richard retired...

Jan 5, 2023

Beltran, Carlos J.

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the age of 68 years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Debbie; son, Derek (Charlene); daughter, Leah Beltran; grandchildren, Carmyne and Taelor; siblings, Linda (David) Garcia, Tony (Shanea) Beltran, Rosie (Randy) Stiles, Ramon (Tressa)...

Jan 4, 2023

Joseph "Joe" E. Judge passed away peacefully at Jackson County Medical Care Facility on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Joe was proceeded in death by his parents Marie C.(Courtney) and Walter E. Judge and his son Timothy F. Judge.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Mary (Betty) Judge...

Dec 31, 2022

Markowski (Tackett), Evelyn E.

Of Mirror Lake, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Jan; one son, Bill (Corinne) Schlueter; step-daughter, Carrie (Shayne) Allen; grandchildren, Sara Schlueter, Cole (Brittney Jones) Weirich, Jarett Weirich, Caitlyn Briggs, Bryce Allen, Zoey Allen, and Addison Allen; siblings, Wallace (Norma)...

Dec 30, 2022

Morano, Frank W.

10-31-1945 - 12-30-2022

Of Munith, Michigan passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the age of 77 years. Frank was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Morano; his mother, Phyllis Morano (DeBiasi); his sister, Anna...

Dec 29, 2022

Travilla (Warren), Dorothy J.

Of Clarklake, passed away under the loving care of her family on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Courtney; parents, Frederick C. Sr. and Rosemary Warren; two brothers; and one sister.  She is survived by her brother, Frederick C. Warren Jr.; several nieces and nephews; and special...

Dec 28, 2022

CROWLEY, MARY JANE

Mary J. Crowley, age 61, a lifelong resident of Jackson, died peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2022. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University, Mary went on to work at the Jackson County Courthouse for 20 years, as a Deputy County Clerk.

Mary was an avid reader and...

Dec 25, 2022

Albright, Clarence William "Bill"

Age 90, passed away under the loving care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. Bill was born April 19, 1932 in Patton, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Carrie Albright. He grew up in Patton, and later graduated from Penn State University. He served as an officer in the Air Force stationed at Kinross Air Force...

Dec 24, 2022

Eric G. Benson

Eric Gerard Benson left us suddenly on December 24, 2022. He was 69. Son of Gertrude (Phillips) and Frederick Benson, beloved husband to Anne Higley and loving father to Katie and Brian. Eric was also Erik. His mother preferred the Irish spelling, but his father stuck to his roots and spelled his son's name...

Dec 20, 2022

Morris, James Michael "Mike"

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 72 years old. He is survived by his wife, Deb; stepdaughter, Jamie Dake; siblings, Bev (Bob) McOscar and Dave (Gail) Morris; nine nieces and nephews, many cousins and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James Church Morris and mother,...