obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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),...