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Obituaries

Mary "Karen" Mcalary

Mary "Karen" Mcalary

Aug 27, 2022

McAlary, Mary "Karen"

Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Survived by her daughter, Sharon Roman; two sons, Mark (Cindy) Roman and Martin Roman; step-son, James McAlary; four grandchildren, Victoria Roman, Alex McAlary, Josh McAlary, and Grace McAlary; great-grandchildren, Willow and Logan McAlary; sisters, Cathy Ambs, Sherron Hanna, and...

Larry Dennis Butler

Larry Dennis Butler

Aug 27, 2022

Butler, Larry Dennis

Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his daughters, Denise McGee (Tom), Laurie Walters (Jerry), Kim Cochrane (Jerry), Lori Whisler (Rob), and Mary Murphy (Shawn); son, Donny Adamick; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Nadine Dalrymple (Gary), Sue Crowley (Dave), Tonya Tucker...

Irene M. Gaide (Chmielewski) Dvm

Irene M. Gaide (Chmielewski) Dvm

Aug 19, 2022

Gaide (Chmielewski), Irene M. DVM

Irene Mary (Chmielewski) Gaide of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Leslie, Jackson and Highland Michigan passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Florida at the age of 79 years.

Irene is survived by her children, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Mims and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Schram, her 4 grandchildren, Allison Schram, Alex Mims,...

Judith "Judy" M. Hemry (Fischer)

Judith "Judy" M. Hemry (Fischer)

Aug 16, 2022

Hemry (Fischer), Judith M. "Judy"

Age 80, went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2022 with her family at her side. Judith is survived by her loving husband Larry of seven years and her four children Martin Hemry, Kellie Hemry, Stacy (Ron) Gould, and Christine (Shannon) Hemry; six beloved grandchildren Andrew and Chelsea Hemry,...

Elizabeth Ann Erven (Case)

Elizabeth Ann Erven (Case)

Aug 12, 2022

Erven (Case), Elizabeth Ann

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Ann (Case) Erven announce her passing on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the age of 82 years old.

Liz was born on November 23,1939. She married the love of her life, William Erven on February 7, 1959 at St. John the...

Ken Ahlbaum

Ken Ahlbaum

Aug 11, 2022

Ahlbaum, Ken

Age 69, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Marge (Mason) Ahlbaum and his sister, Karen Heeney. He is survived by 7 children: Kenny (Jennifer), Blake, Brandon, Matthew (Alexis), Mark, Emily, and Luke; 3 grandchildren: Lillian, Jackson, and Adalyn; brother-in-law Pat Heeney; aunt Pat Colbourne; and...

Tony Konkol

Tony Konkol

Aug 10, 2022

Konkol, Tony

Of Parma, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 69 years.  He is survived by his sister, Mary; favorite uncle, Bob Chrisman; aunt, Rita Konkol; and numerous cousins and many friends. Tony enjoyed special Religious Education.  He worked at Subway...

Katherine Steck (Nemenz)

Katherine Steck (Nemenz)

Aug 8, 2022

Steck (Nemenz), Katherine

Was granted her greatest wish on August 8, 2022, when she went to join her Lord in Heaven. She lived a joy-filled life of 101 years. Katherine was born to a boisterous, loving, and laughter-filled German-American family on March 5, 1921, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert C....

Woodson Cleo Yates

Woodson Cleo Yates

Aug 7, 2022

Yates, Woodson Cleo

Proceeded in death by his wife Marie E. Yates, mother, father, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by his children Jeffrey Yates, Timothy (Gail) Yates, Melissa (Monte) Desero, Kathryn Yates, Angela (Greg) Pequet, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Cleo was a Korean War Veteran, serving from November 18, 1952 until his...

Kacey Alayna Whiteaker

Kacey Alayna Whiteaker

Aug 5, 2022

Whiteaker, Kacey Alayna

Age 28, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1993, in Jackson, Michigan to Elizabeth and Chadwick Whiteaker.

Kacey was preceded in death by her grandmother, Theresa M. Coburn. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth A. Stevens (Ray); her father, Chadwick R....

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Biek

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Biek

Jul 30, 2022

Biek, Elizabeth M. "Liz" Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years. The world lost a bit of laughter, joy, silliness, faith and love. Liz, to those who knew and loved her, joins her late husband of 64 years, John and son, David. Born in Detroit on March 20, 1932, she went...

Maureen Joan Malone

Maureen Joan Malone

Jul 26, 2022

Maureen Joan Malone 12/31/1945 - 7/26/2022

It is with a great deal of sadness that I announce the passing of my wife of 50 years and friend of nearly 60 years. It was a privilege and the mission of a lifetime to care for this brave woman during her very tough, courageous battle with cancer. A battle...

Barbara J. Guilmette (Conners)

Barbara J. Guilmette (Conners)

Jul 26, 2022

Guilmette (Conners), Barbara J.

Born April 1, 1941 in Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully at home in Jackson, Michigan surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Curtiss Guilmette; sister, Kathleen Parsons; brother, Hugh Conners; and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara grew up in Royal Oak,...

Catherine "Cathie" Marie Andrews

Catherine "Cathie" Marie Andrews

Jul 25, 2022

Andrews, Catherine Marie "Cathie"

Of Jackson, passed on Monday, July 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband, Michael Andrews; four children, Andrew (Natasha) Whitworth, Adam Whitworth, Therese (Thomas) Mack, and Michael H. Andrews Jr.; grandchildren, Kode Whitworth, Ariana Koker, Trinity, Wren, and Lily Drake; mother, Constance...

Ethel Hilder

Ethel Hilder

Jul 17, 2022

Hilder, Ethel

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Plymouth Street Home on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her son, Eric; granddaughter, Elizabeth; sisters, Carol Pedrin, Linda (Rick) Fritcher, Viola (Ken) Howell, and Ruth Pedrin; brother, Ron Pedrin; sister-in-law,...

Gregory A. Grymko

Gregory A. Grymko

Jul 16, 2022

Grymko, Gregory A.

of Cisco, Texas, formally of Jackson, Michigan passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his son, Matthew (Gabriela) Grymko; his daughter, Rachel Grymko; grandchildren, Jacob Dutko and his father, Richard, Samuel Thompson and his father, John, and Mark and Luke Grymko; siblings, Carol...

John V. Motto

John V. Motto

Jul 14, 2022

Was born to Victor and Mary DeAngelis Motto in 1925 in Utica, NY, into a Catholic Italian/American family. At age 16, he graduated from Proctor High School and left his home, parents, and 6 siblings--Rose Agley (D), Rock (Rita) Motto (D), Margaret (Charles) Magistro (D), Bud (Rita) Motto (D), Joseph Motto (AKA Boom Boom Brannigan) (D), and Butch (Mary)...

Evelyn M. Rice (Schelling)

Evelyn M. Rice (Schelling)

Jul 12, 2022

Rice (Schelling), Evelyn M. Age 77 of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 25, 1944, to Ernest and Wilma Schelling. She graduated from St. Mary's School in 1962, and from Elkhart Dental School in 1963, as a dental assistant. Evelyn married the love of her life, Lloyd...

Richard "Bird" Raymond Loring

Richard "Bird" Raymond Loring

Jul 12, 2022

Loring, Richard Raymond "Bird"

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Jackson, MI. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Diane (Forner) Loring; children Bruce (Melissa) Loring, Jennifer (Chuck) Wintergerst , Heather Loring; three grandchildren Lily, Chloe, and John Wintergerst; seven siblings-Bill Loring, Joe Loring, Susan Shafer, Tom Loring, Mike Loring, Steve...

James Leonard Brzezinski

James Leonard Brzezinski

Jul 10, 2022

Brzezinski, James Leonard

Died on Sunday July 10, 2022 at Springcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Adrian. He was born in Adrian, Michigan on July 21, 1950. James is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Ellen Brzezinski; his brother Lawrence Brzezinski and Sister Nancy Dannhauser. He is survived by brothers Theodore (Linda), Kenneth (Mary),...

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