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Lyn Carol Stricker

Lyn Carol Stricker

Oct 9, 2022

Stricker, Lyn Carol

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 69 years. She is survived by her significant other, Thomas Renfer, of Jackson; children, Christopher Wayne Bottoms of Jackson, Sara Ann Montgomery of Tennessee, Richard Lee Marks III of Jackson, Lisa Ann Rice of Jackson, Michelle Lynn Renfer, and Melissa Pickerll...

Michael Peter Iuni

Michael Peter Iuni

Oct 7, 2022

Iuni, Michael Peter 8/27/1943 - 10/7/2022

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Margaret Iuni; son, Christopher; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and John Hancock. He is survived by his brother, David; sons, Patrick (Gina) and Russ; grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, and Paige; great-grandchildren, Taylen and Alannah;...

David P. Parkinson

David P. Parkinson

Oct 3, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the age of 54. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on November 22, 1967 to his mother, Catherine Rose Parkinson and father, George Duane Parkinson, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his four siblings; brothers, Stephen Parkinson, Kenneth (Amy) Parkinson, Glenn (Patty) Parkinson; and sister,...

Anna Doroshko (Staruchina)

Anna Doroshko (Staruchina)

Sep 27, 2022

Doroshko (Staruchina), Anna

Passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Semen.

Anna was born in Petrivske, Ukraine on August 6, 1927. As a child, she loved being outside, swimming in the Donets River and playing amid fields of flowers. She lived through Stalin's attempt to destroy Ukraine...

Brenda Kay Lafond

Brenda Kay Lafond

Sep 24, 2022

LaFond, Brenda Kay

Of Grand Haven, Michigan, formerly of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 61 years with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ralph LaFond; son, Bryan (Erin) LaFond; daughters, Renae (John Marshall) LaFond-Hitsman and Amber (Joe) Arnold; grandchildren, Setra LaFond, Izabella...

Genevieve "Jenny" Kwiatkowski

Genevieve "Jenny" Kwiatkowski

Sep 23, 2022

Kwiatkowski, Genevieve "Jenny"

In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who went to her heavenly home on September 23, 2022, at 100 years of age. Born December 20, 1921 in Jackson, Michigan. Preceded in death by Walter Kwiatkowski, her husband of 45 years; parents, John and Josephine Mogelnicki, sister and brother in law Rose...

Mary Alice Kuhl (Aiken)

Mary Alice Kuhl (Aiken)

Sep 21, 2022

Kuhl (Aiken), Mary Alice

Passed away peacefully at home with the loving care of her family and Henry Ford Hospice. Mary was born on September 20, 1936 and was born into eternal life with Jesus on September 21, 2022.

Mary is survived by her husband of 68 years, John Kuhl; four daughters, Margie (Tom) Galardi,...

John W. Crowley

John W. Crowley

Sep 16, 2022

Crowley, John W.

Passed away under the loving care of his family on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his children Danny, Kathy (Jeff) Foster, Bill, Mary Jo (Jon) Sutliff, Susie, Carolyn (Jeff) Graydon, Tim (Melissa) Crowley; grandchildren Courtney, Morgan (Sean), Megan (Josh), Coley, Mallory, Mackenna, Kate, Timmy, Ryan,...

John Louis Laughlin Iii

John Louis Laughlin Iii

Sep 15, 2022

Laughlin, John Louis III

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 79 years. Preceded in death by his by his wife of 57 years, Pamela A. Laughlin (Hetherwick).

Survived by his three children, Kim (Mike) Comstock, Michelle...

Leo Edward Cummings

Leo Edward Cummings

Sep 13, 2022

Leo Edward Cummings December 10, 1927- September 13, 2022

Passed away under the loving care of his family on Tuesday September 13, 2022, at age 94. He is survived by his wife Glenda Cummings of Cullman, AL, children Janet Gibbons, Susan (David) Crowley, grandchildren Angela (Jeff) Todd, Bethany Crowley, Michael (Lauren) Todaro, Anthony (Samantha) Todaro, great granddaughters...

James "Jim" Michael Tice

James "Jim" Michael Tice

Sep 13, 2022

Tice, James M. "Jim"

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born to Delbert and Ruth Robbins Tice on February 26, 1944 in St. Louis, MO. He was raised in Webster Groves, MO and spent his youth playing many sports in the Missouri sunshine. After graduating from Webster...

Norman Leo Chmielewski, Dds

Norman Leo Chmielewski, Dds

Sep 12, 2022

Norman Leo Chmielewski, DDS, MS, of Bay City, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 in his home at the age of 81 years.

Norman is survived by his wife, Claudia Chmielewski, his children Wendy (James "Taki") Miller, Julie (Steve) Salmen and Michael Chmielewski and three grandchildren, Pearl Miller, Ruby Miller and Mabel Salmen. He also...

Barbara Marguerite Sposito

Barbara Marguerite Sposito

Sep 7, 2022

Sposito, Barbara Marguerite

Peacefully passed on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at age 83, surrounded by her loving family.  Barb was born in Jackson, MI on January 29, 1939. She was the fourth of five children born to Donald and Kathryn Seitz. Barb Graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. She worked at Consumers Energy in Jackson after...

Donald Edmund Mcclear

Donald Edmund Mcclear

Sep 5, 2022

McClear, Donald Edmund

88 years old, son of Mark and Anna (Young) McClear, born on August 18, 1934 passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022 under the comfort and care of his loving family and the wonderful staff of Henry Ford Hospice House. Don was a 1956 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and remained...

Jane Karazija

Jane Karazija

Sep 5, 2022

Jane Karazija (June 24,1933 - September 5, 2022) was born in Ukmerge, Lithuania, and came to the United States in her teens, along with her mother and sister. After graduating from high school, she attended a business school and did secretarial work in downtown Chicago. She belonged to the Lithuanian choir "Dainava", with whom she was able to perform...

Judith Ann Gennety

Judith Ann Gennety

Sep 4, 2022

Gennety, Judith Ann

Passed away under the loving care of her family and the Detroit Medical Center Hospice on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the age of 79 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, David G. Gennety; infant son, James; and brother, Donald (Eleanor) Sussex. She is survived by two sons,...

Leslie H. Williams

Leslie H. Williams

Sep 3, 2022

Williams, Leslie H.

of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 under the loving care of his family after a short illness at the age of 94 years. He was born in Elk Rapids, Michigan on March 30, 1928. His parents were Bruce Williams and M. Helen (Pitman) Williams. He is survived by three children, Jan...

Richard Lee Miller

Richard Lee Miller

Aug 30, 2022

Miller, Richard Lee

Age 79, of Lansing, Michigan formerly of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved parents, John and Veronica Miller; brothers John, Raymond and Baby Joseph; and sisters, Marjorie Campbell and Rosemary Watson. He is survived...

Marvalee Bedore

Marvalee Bedore

Aug 30, 2022

Bedore, Marvalee

Passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard; 5 children, Mary Jo (Alan) Clark, Pam (Bill) Bufton, Wendy (Paul) Gire, Rick Bedore, and Paula (Charlie) Johnson; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Lawrence "Larry" H. Czekaj

Lawrence "Larry" H. Czekaj

Aug 27, 2022

Czekaj, Lawrence H. "Larry"

Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 age 60 years. Survived by his mother Patricia and brothers James and John. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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