obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Of Spring Arbor, passed away under the loving care of her family on Sunday, October 26, 2025 age 92 years.  Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years John P. Yeiter, parents George J. And Marie E. Kramer, two sons Joseph A. And Phillip J. Yeiter and her brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her children; Ruth...

Oct 23, 2025

Born March 23, 1934, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 in the loving arms of his family. He is survived by the love of his life, Betty, being married for 70 years; children Thomas (Wendy) Bishop, Daniel (Karen) Bishop, Mary Ann (Paul) Krepps, and Patrick (Paula) Bishop; grandchildren Theresa (Tony) Frasca, Joseph (Emily) Bishop, Jeremiah (Alisha) Krepps, Faith (Joshua)...

Oct 22, 2025

Woolsey (Hauck), Catherine "Katie"

98, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born August 30, 1927, in Jackson, Katie lived her entire life in the community she loved, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, competitive spirit, and unwavering devotion to family.

Katie was a 1946 graduate of Jackson High School and...

Oct 16, 2025

John (JD) Dawson

Age 73, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully. John was fun-loving, kind, and had a great sense of humor.

JD was born on February 3, 1952, in Gary, Indiana. When he was three years old, his family moved to Jackson, where he lived for the rest of his life. He graduated from...

Oct 11, 2025

Neelis, Norma Jean

Of Napoleon, passed away under the loving care of her family on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the age of 86 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert Lee Neelis.  She is survived by her son, James (Carol); grandchildren, Timothy, Joshua, Anthony, and Emiley; and several great grandchildren....

Oct 4, 2025

Frank Michael Lusebrink of Jackson, Michigan passed away on October 4, 2025, due to pancreatic cancer. He lived an active 89 years and spent his final day surrounded by family and loved ones. Frank was born on July 27, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to Jennie and Michael Lusebrink. Frank's father passed when he was 6 years old. He spent...

Oct 4, 2025

Skojec, Timothy P.

(February 21, 1967 – October 4, 2025)

Of Jackson, passed away at U of M Hospital on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the age of 58 years.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Mary Jo Skojec; one son, his pride and joy, Todd Skojec; his "bonus kids", Mark...

Oct 3, 2025

Delaney, James K. Of Jackson, formerly of Ann Arbor, passed away under the loving care of his family and the amazing care givers at Brightside Assisted Living on Friday, October 3, 2025.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jane; his two sons, Aleksis (Annah) Delaney and Colin Delaney; grandson Aiden; mother Bernice Delaney; A special thank...

Sep 27, 2025

Stevens, Joseph George Of Jackson, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 60 years old. He is survived by his former wife and mother of his children Suzie Stevens; children: Joseph Stevens, Andrew Stevens, Adam Stevens (Taylor), Christopher Stevens (Katie), and Abigail Williams (Brett); siblings: Marcia Hills-Hoxie (Patrick),Greg Stevens (Susan) and Kevin Stevens (Melinda);...

Sep 26, 2025

Tash, Michael

Age 80, of Spring Arbor, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2025.  He was born on April 30, 1945, Michael was the son of Roger (Joyce) Tash and Dorothy (Harold) Omans.   A devoted husband, Michael shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Therese (Koenigsknecht). He was the proud father of...

Sep 22, 2025

Blodgett, Howard

Born on December 10, 1946, to John and Jean Blodgett, Howard was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country with honor in the Vietnam War.

Howard will be deeply missed by his daughter Michelle (Aaron) Kantor, son Darren Blodgett, his sisters Anne Pelton and Catherine Stevens, his grandchildren Bria,...

Sep 16, 2025

Briggs (Traugh, Daglow), Ruth

Age 99, passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. Ruth was born on September 6, 1926, in Breman, ME, to Paul and Marion Traugh, moving to Jackson as a child before graduating from Jackson High School in 1944.  For nearly a century, Ruth prioritized her family, friends, and community. Raising and...

Sep 15, 2025

Mandreger, Daniel Steven

Born on March 9, 1953, passed suddenly on Monday, September 15, 2025 in the presence of his family.  Dan was born to Steven A. and Martha G. Mandreger in Jackson, Michigan.

On November 20, 1982 he married the love of his life, Elaine M. Mandreger. Dan is survived by Elaine; fur baby...

Sep 14, 2025

Passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday evening, 14 September 2025 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. He is the last surviving member of Victor and Virginia Schweda. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Carole Ann and Phylis Jean.

Donald was surrounded by his cousins, Gary Lee Schweda and Fr. Phillip Schweda, JCL,...

Sep 14, 2025

Treciak, James Stanley

Of Jackson, passed away at the age of 85. He was born at home March 6, 1940 and died at home September 14, 2025. Preceded in death by his beloved first wife Carole Sue Treciak and mother of his children. He will be sadly missed by his three daughters from his first marriage, Kathleen...

Sep 12, 2025

Griffin, Wayne

Age 85, passed away suddenly but peacefully, on Friday, September 12, 2025.  He was born on February 10, 1940 in Adrian, Michigan to Roy and Alice Griffin.  While working multiple jobs, Wayne went back to school and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Facility Management which he used at different schools and...

Sep 9, 2025

Kindschy (Farrand), Eileen

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the age of 73 years.  Eileen was Michigan through and through. She was born on December 4, 1951 and raised in Jackson, she spent nearly her entire life in the mitten state. After graduating from Lumen Christi High School, she attended Michigan State University,...

Sep 6, 2025

Burdick, Barbara L. "Bobbie"

Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 age 92 years. Bobbie was a devout Catholic and an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 60 years. She volunteered for outreach dinners, luncheons, bingo and many other church events. She attended Bible study and mass weekly and on holy days....

Sep 5, 2025

Clifton (Lees) Wendy Ross

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 74.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Terry Clifton; their two children, Andrea and Kevin; ten grandchildren: Courtney (Chris), Benjamin, Devon, Erika (Kevin), Zachary (Carley), Ryan, Kennedi, Raigan, Zoe, and...

Sep 3, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Ann Ray, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Brighton, Michigan.

Born on November 4, 1941, Patricia was the daughter of William and Evelyn Kaminski. She graduated from St. John's High School in 1959 and went on to study at Jackson Business University.  She spent many years working as the secretary, and...