obituaries

Jan 2, 2022

Oscar John Placher

Age 61, of Jackson, passed away, Sunday, January 2, 2022. Oscar was born May 12, 1960 in Saginaw, the son of Louis and Joanna (Swift) Placher. He graduated from Saginaw High. Oscar served in the National Guard for 20 years. He was the Captain of the Parma-Sandstone Fire Department. Oscar enjoyed watching...

Jan 2, 2022

Parzych, Ronald E.

Peacefully left this world at home on Jan. 2nd, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after surviving pancreatic cancer for nearly 6 years. Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy (North) Parzych, his two daughters, Cheryl (David) Sexton and Susan (Robert) Gieswein, five grandchildren, Connor, Emily, and Madeline Sexton, Ryan and Hunter Gieswein,...

Jan 1, 2022

Hoop, Patricia A.

Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, January 1st 2022 at the age of 87 years. She was born on May 14, 1934 in Grand Forks North Dakota. Survived by her five children and their spouses and children- Janelle (Gerald) Honn-Ron, Angel, and Greg; Bill ( Roberta) Hoop - Martin and James; Pam (Greg) Noethen-...

Dec 24, 2021

Earl Edward Palmer, age 100 of Jackson, MI passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born November 12, 1921 in Jackson to Edward Harvey Palmer and Evelyn Nesbitt (Holliday) Palmer, who preceded him in death. Earl graduated from Jackson High School class of 1940 and went on to attend Jackson Business University. Earl was drafted in 1942 to...

Dec 23, 2021

Frank Bradley passed on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Summit Park Assisted Living in Jackson, Michigan.Born in Martin, Kentucky on July 17, 1931, Frank was one of eleven siblings. His family moved to Michigan for factory work in the mid-forties, where Frank and several of his brothers worked at Clark Equipment in Jackson. He was a well-known hunter in...

Dec 21, 2021

Norman, Shawn David

age 50, of Jackson, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital from the aftermath of covid pneumonia. Shawn was born September 28, 1971 in Albion, Michigan to Connie and Sherman Norman Jr.

Shawn graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan....

Dec 21, 2021

Evans, Christine Veronica

Age 83 passed away on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 under Elara Hospice Care at Vista Grande Villa. Christine was born in Abingdon, England on November 8th, 1938 to the late Ronald and Doris Key. She is survived by her daughters, Sally Wray, Jane (Jeff) Grice, and Amy (Thad) Russell; grandchildren, Brittany Russell, Cody Wray,...

Dec 20, 2021

Sarafin, Norbert D.

Passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 85 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 plus years, Rose, and his son, Ken. He is survived by his daughter, Karyn Sarafin (Jay Strebe); one granddaughter, Kerstan Sarafin; one sister, Geraldine Konopacki; best friend, Noonzio. He was also...

Dec 18, 2021

Genix, Samuel J.

Age 99, of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Marilyn Genix (Burkhart); parents, Peter and Rose Genix; and brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Maria Hines, Larry Ginechese (Julie), Karen Williams, Lonnie Genix (Kathy), Sam Genix (Mary),...

Dec 16, 2021

Croft, Taylor S.

Loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Taylor was born June 3rd, 1995 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Taylor passed away at the age of 26 years old on Thursday, December 16th, 2021. He is survived by his wife Bridgette Crofts; father Scott Crofts (Debbie Crofts) of Vandercook Lake, MI; and...

Dec 11, 2021

Dexter, Ricky 11/22/1953 -12/11/2021 Leslie, MI

Rick went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 11, 2021.  Rick was born in Jackson, MI on November 22nd, 1953. He is described by many of his family members and friends as a "jokester" always quick with pranks and always had a smile on his face. You never...

Dec 9, 2021

Dolores Ray

Born February 17, 1938, passed away Thursday, December 9 under the tender care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice.

Dolores was a caring person, which was reflected in her chosen career as a nurse. She was the Supervisor of Public Health Nursing with the Jackson County Health Department. Dolores was an active member of...

Dec 9, 2021

Wilkinson, Suzanne

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Suzanne Wilkinson our loving and devoted mother on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, peacefully at home with her loving and caring daughter at her side. Suzanne was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role...

Dec 8, 2021

Johnson, Buddy Gene "Jay"

of Jackson, passed away at home peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the age of 47 years. He is survived by his children, Chelicie, Brittney, Austin, Devon, Rylee, and Kastarra; grandchildren, Gabriella, Adrian, Jayden, Isabella, Amariana, My'Risa, Elena, Damaian, Lillyana, and Jaxton; siblings, Patti (Gary) Martin, Angel Johnson (Max), Tommy (Amanda) Boyd,...

Dec 8, 2021

Rothfuss, Daniel Vanderlyn

AKA Dan, Sam or Big Cat, of Jackson, formerly of Brooklyn and Wamplers Lake, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Born April 11, 1941 in Camden, NJ, he was the son of Guilford H. and Vesta V. Rothfuss. Dan graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1958, attended Jackson Junior College in 1965, and...

Dec 6, 2021

Burch, Brian Michael

Born August 12, 1979, passed away on December 6, 2021. Brian is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Jen Burch and their three sons; Shawn, Jacob and Jordan. He is also survived by his parents, Philip E. (Barb) Burch and Gertrude A. Burch; his sister, Jennifer (Kyle) Owen; mother and father...

Dec 5, 2021

Smith, Donald James II

Age 74 of Jackson, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after losing his hard fought battle with cancer. JimDon, as he was widely known (also Jim, Jimmy, Don, Emu Grandpa, and Holy Katoot!), was born on January 6, 1947 in Alpena,...

Dec 1, 2021

Danley (Mason), Linda Lee

Of Jackson, passed away due to natural causes under the loving care of her family on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born on November 3, 1946 to Orville and Genevieve Mason in Adrian, Michigan. She is survived by her children, Michelle Danley, Dawn (Ed) Wisniewski, and Lt Col Ryan C. Danley, USAF...

Nov 30, 2021

William Dennis Karl, 44, of Lansing, MI died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Bill was born on September 13, 1977 in Detroit, MI. He was a graduate of Lumen Christi HS where he participated in football and wrestling. He later coached wrestling at Jackson Catholic Middle School.

He is survived by wife Jessica Tharia Karl, son...

Nov 28, 2021

August, Nancy J.

Age 94, of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Nancy was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on August 13, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Bruce) Bond and Kimberly (James) Bradley, 4 grandchildren, Grandson Toby Spaulding, 1 great-grandchild Briella Spaulding, Granddaughters, Casey (Jay) Ponagai, Claudia Bradley and Camorrie (Steve)...