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Lois Joan Phillips
Jul 3, 2022
Phillips, Lois Joan
Passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022 at age 88. Preceded in death is her husband John Phillips August 10th 2016 at age 87. They were married 65 years. Her parents Arthur and Frances Gates, Sister Jean Kelley (Pat), several sister-in-law's, brother-in-law's, nieces and one nephew. Surviving are two children: Sue Dalke (Allan) of...
Robert "Bob" Maddalena
Jul 2, 2022
Maddalena, Robert "Bob"
Of Jackson, age 97, passed away July 2, 2022, with his wit, love of reading, and cheerful heart intact, after a long and happy life, beloved by all who knew him. Bob was married for 67 years to Paula McNamara, known as Jo, who predeceased him in 2019. He was born in Jackson on...
Maureen Grace Tomshack
Jun 28, 2022
Tomshack, Maureen Grace Age 66, of Fuquay Varina, NC passed away on June 28, 2022. She was born on July 17, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan, the youngest child of Joseph and Clare (McDermott) Tomshack. Maureen graduated from Lumen Christi High School in Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from St. Mary's College (Notre Dame, Indiana) in 1977. Maureen received her MBA...
Frank Albert Marriott Jr.
Jun 27, 2022
Marriott, Frank Albert, Jr.
Of Jackson, went to be with the Lord on June 27th, 2022. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Barbara Lou (Varner) Marriott, his mother Evelyn Marriott, father Frank Albert Marriott, daughter Jana Marie (Marriott) Weems, and grandson Joshua William Weems.
He is survived by his sons...
Barbara Jean Rumler
Jun 25, 2022
Rumler, Barbara Jean
In loving memory of our mother, who passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born Barbara Jean Herman on October 24, 1927 to Andrew and Carolyn Herman. "Jean" as she was known to family and friends grew up in Vandercook Lake. After graduating she worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Co. until her marriage to...
Geraldine L. "Gerrie" Konopacki
Jun 18, 2022
Konopacki, Geraldine L. "Gerrie"
Of Jackson passed away at her home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the age of 77 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Eugene "Gene" and daughter, Lorrie Jones. She is survived by two sons, Creig (Kelly) Konopacki and Scott Konopacki; son in law, Kenneth Jones; four...
Christine "Cookie" Schlax (Pancerz)
Jun 14, 2022
Schlax (Pancerz), Christine "Cookie"
Passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, James Kevin Schlax; her parents, Frank and Bernice Pancerz; brother-in-law, Frank Schlax; sister-in-law, Mary Schlax; and nephew, Jim Schlax.
Christine is survived by her sister,...
Brian Keith Marr
Jun 13, 2022
Marr, Brian Keith
Beloved husband, dad, Papa, son and brother passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, June 13, 2022. He is survived by his cherished wife, Tiffany Marr; his children, Cody Marr (Ashley), Gracelynn Roberts, Ayla Marr (Brittany), and Ava Roberts; his doted-on grandchildren, Marley and McKinley and twin grandsons on the way (who he...
Mary "Peggy" Elizabeth Richardson
Jun 12, 2022
Richardson, Mary Elizabeth "Peggy"
Of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Robert "Bubs" in 2021 and her son, Brian in 1998. She is survived by six children, Mariana (Peter) Cole, Robert P. "Bob" Richardson, Ellen Mankiewicz, David (Trina) Richardson,...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Ward
Jun 3, 2022
Ward, Robert Joseph "Bob"
Age 91 of Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was the son of Robert R. and Clara Ward born on October 8, 1930. Bob is survived by his daughters, Pam (Gary) Wolcott and Barb (Craig) Frazier; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by...
Robert Michael "Mike" Clark
Jun 3, 2022
Ended this life's journey on June 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mike is survived by his wife Cynthia (Bennett), his constant companion Buddy, his children Michael Warren Clark (Teodora), Daniel Robert Clark and Abigail Ellen Clark Hescott (Dylan), his devoted sister-in-law Kathleen Bennett and his beloved granddaughter Ameila Grey Hescott. His siblings include Michele Saint John (Jeff),...
Charles "Chuck" William Lammers
May 27, 2022
Lammers, Charles "Chuck" William
Of Jackson, MI and Johannesburg, MI (Douglas Lake). Chuck was born on November 17, 1932 to Earl and Genevieve (Fleming) Lammers in Jackson, MI. He passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by Marian, his Wife of 40 years; Children Doug (Cindy) Lammers,...
Thomas Patrick O'Shea
May 27, 2022
O'Shea, Thomas Patrick
Age 79 of Houston, Texas formerly of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 with his loving wife Dorothy by his side. Thomas was born on October 31, 1942 to Edward and Alice (Morrissey) O'Shea Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his step-daughter Anne McLeod, his sister Bridget, brother Michael...
Cynthia Marie Rowe
May 25, 2022
Rowe, Cynthia Marie born on January 15, 1946 to Stella and Louie Dombroski, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She married Dale "Skeeter" Rowe on July 25, 1964. Preceded in death by parents, Stella and Louie; husband, Skeeter; son, Gregory and brother-in-law, Steve Haskell.  Survived by; children, Karen Rowe (Frank Thomson); Kelly Rowe, Misha Rowe (Dave Adams); special sister,...
Jean A. Blodgett
May 21, 2022
Jean A. (Purdy) Blodgett, age 103, passed away peacefully in her Jackson, MI home on May 21, 2022. Born December 17, 1918, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Blodgett, son, J. Kevin Blodgett, grandson, Michael (survived by Debra) Blodgett, and sisters, Marguerite McQuillan and Gloria Krenkel. She is survived by her children, Howard Blodgett, Anne...
Edward J. Soltis
May 20, 2022
SOLTIS, EDWARD J.
Of Jackson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 20, 2022 one week short of his 85th birthday. Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Jean J. Soltis Survived by six children; Tim (Jenny) Soltis , Andy (Melissa) Soltis, Suellen (Nelson) Gonyaw, Angi Soltis, Gina Soltis, and Tony (Sundee) Soltis. Grandchildren; Sarah (Bill),...
Terry Lee Drennan
May 20, 2022
Drennan, Terry Lee 9/28/1941 - 5/20/2022
Terry Lee Drennan, age 80, son of Margaret and Edward Idziak, born on September 28th, 1941 in Jackson Michigan.
Terry worked in the food service as a meat cutter for U of M for 32 years. Survived by his wife of 59 years Sherry Drennan (Williams), three children Dawn...
Marie F. Berg
May 18, 2022
Berg, Marie F.
It is with great sadness that the family of Marie F. Berg, age 87 of Jackson, announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Marie was born on July 4, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Victor and Caroline Altesleben. She was the third oldest of seven siblings - the late Joyce Collins (Chester),...
Marcella Mae Zdanowitz
May 14, 2022
Zdanowitz, Marcella Mae
Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Mary) Zdanowitz and Rick (Terri) Zdanowitz; six grandchildren, Brandy (Todd), Cody, Brittany (Justin), Mackenzie, Rob (Trudy), and Don; eight great-grandchildren, Caleb, Carson, Evan, Cooper, Sawyer, Ryker, Marcey, and Myles; and brother-in-law,...
Virginia Catherine Bacon
May 13, 2022
Bacon, Virginia Catherine
Passed away peacefully at Trellis Gardens on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the age of 94. She is survived by her 9 children; Robert (Cindy) Bacon, Karen (Steven) Renne, Phillip (Debra) Bacon, Diane (Ed) Miller, Mary (Mark) Stille, John (Pam) Bacon, Brian (Kelly) Bacon, Mark (Tina) Bacon, and Kevin (Holly) Bacon; 20 grandchildren; 31...
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