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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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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...

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