obituaries

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,...

Dec 15, 2022

McCarthy, Joseph F.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 early in the morning. Joe was born September 11, 1923 in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in engineering. It was at Iowa State that he met Mary Patricia O'Leary and they married in Manson, Iowa on September 21, 1946. She...

Dec 11, 2022

Gostola, Emma L.

Emma passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at at Mount Pleasant Comfort Care Assisted Living. She was 94 years old. She is now in the presence of Jesus. Emma was born September 30, 1928 in Angola, Indiana to Clifford and Clela (Stafford) Stalhood. She is survived by her children, Pat (Dan) Allman,...

Dec 10, 2022

Bill was born on January 19th, 1954 in Kane, IL. Bill was a Vietnam veteran and was always proud that he took the ultimate sacrifice to serve America. With over 30 years of Active and Reserve time, he was committed to his duty as a Sargent (E5) with the United States Army. He loved his Jeeps (especially that red...

Dec 8, 2022

Bachman (Bull), Yvette Joyce

Age 85, peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Yvette was preceded in death by her husband of 66 ½ years, Gerald L. Bachman "Jerry" on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was the loving mother and grandmother to Deb (Milt) Rehberg, Steve (Tammy) Bachman, Pam...

Dec 4, 2022

Dysert, Douglas Ronald "Dick"

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the age of 79 years. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time of death. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ima Jean and Ronald and his sister, Phyllis. He leaves behind his life partner and...

Dec 4, 2022

Walker (Barrett), Kathryn Jo

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the age of 67 years. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, John; children, Molley (Ronnie) Raymond, John G. (Amanda) Walker, Meghan (Gabe) Walker, Jason (Courtney) Walker, Candace (Casey) Campbell; grandchildren, Jazmine (Cory) Wright,...

Dec 3, 2022

Bachman, Gerald L. Jr. "Jerry"

Age 87, peacefully passed away at home under the care of his loving family on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Jerry's wife of 66 1/2 years, Yvette J. (Bull) Bachman passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was the loving father and grandfather to Deb (Milt) Rehberg, Steve (Tammy) Bachman, Pam (Pat)...

Nov 25, 2022

Ruffing, Barbara Ann "Barbie"

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her brothers, Thomas (Brenda) Ruffing and Michael Ruffing; sister, Connie (Gary) Ray; brother-in-law, Bruce (Rhonda) Weir; sister-in-law, Beth Ruffing; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth V....

Nov 21, 2022

Passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his wife, Mary Wrozek Taylor; 2 step-sons, Brian Wrozek (Ellen) of Dallas, TX, and Joe Wrozek of Holt, MI; sister, Kathy Taylor Bartman of Pittsburgh, PA; 2 grandsons, Ty and Jack Wrozek; 2 dear friends, Bill Quillen and...

Nov 18, 2022

Burdick, D. Andrew

Born June 6, 1962 and passed away on November 18, 2022 at the age of 60. Andy is survived by his parents Janet and Douglas Burdick; brother David (Lisa) and sister Lisa (Andy); his daughter Noelle (Logan) and his grandson Eli Smith. Andy graduated from Lumen Christi High School and attended West Texas State...

Nov 15, 2022

Warner, William C. "Bill"

Of Jackson, passed away on his 80th birthday, Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He is survived by his four children, William "BJ" (Alayna) Warner, James (Rachel) Warner, Megan (Colby) Andrews, and Josh Warner; and nine grandchildren, Maddisan, Kennadi, Azlynn, Gavin, Mya, Lilah, Cooper, Josie, and Bodhi.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 15, 2022

Rumler, Thomas Christopher

Of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully, while under the loving care of his family and hospice, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the age of 67 years. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Katherine Rumler (Klima); two sons, Brian (Chelsea) Balyeat and Christopher Rumler, daughter Melonie (Kevin) Rumler; eight grandchildren, Blake, Malykhi, Brenden,...

Nov 14, 2022

Bussell (McCluskey), Rosemary Veronica

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, children, and siblings Monday, November 14, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Rosemary was born in Jackson, Michigan, on April 16, 1947, and was raised in Jackson. She graduated from St. John's High School in 1965. Rosemary studied and taught ballet in her younger years....

Nov 6, 2022

Suzanne M. Hamilton of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. A private funeral service will be held.

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