obituaries

Apr 5, 2022

Susie Coolbaugh

Age 69, of Jerome, MI, formerly of Waterloo, MI, died at home on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1952 in Waterloo, MI and is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Frank; her children Beverly Martin, Amy Martin, Emily Culy (Alex) and Scott Coolbaugh (Shahrzad Foroud); five grandchildren, one...

Apr 5, 2022

Born October 16, 1961 in Jackson, Michigan, Michael Weed passed away April 5, 2022 in his hometown. He was the youngest child of John Sibbald Weed and Barbara Craft Weed, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother John Weed, Jr. and his two sisters, Margaret (Weed) Carriker and Judy Weed. Michael also had three nephews,...

Mar 30, 2022

Walker, Barbara Ann

Age 90, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Jackson, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Jackson, Michigan to Louis and Anna (Birch) Pennington on May 22, 1931. She graduated from St. John's High School in 1950. She married the late Charles Walker in 1955 and their...

Mar 30, 2022

Shepherd, Markus J.

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at a young age of 23. He is survived by his children, Markus Jr. and Briella Shepherd; parents, Louis and Terri Shepherd; girlfriend/mother of his children, Brittany Berry; grandmother, Bonita LaFountain,; aunts, Meridith/Kevin Surbrook and Rebecca Coleman; and cousins, Cody and Ciara Coleman. Markus was...

Mar 21, 2022

VanDusen, Donald

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 93 years. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Don is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jacquelyn; son, Jeff (Chris); daughter-in-law, Gail; grandchildren, Colleen (Justin), Becky (Chris), Kayla, Ryan (Allison); nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special...

Mar 18, 2022

Bair (Davidovicz), Wanda Hedwig "Wandi"

Age 76 died from a sudden heart attack after a week long illness on March 18th, 2022. Her sudden departure from this world is deeply felt by all who love her and she will be profoundly missed and fondly remembered.

Wanda was born and raised in Jackson, and raised her...

Mar 18, 2022

Copeland, Nancy L.

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her children, Chuck, Al, Rich, and Sharon; 5 grandchildren, C.J., Nikki, Kenny, Justin, and Krystal; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marion (Wayne) Every and Linda (Bob) Moredock; and special cousin, Carol Andrews-Wessell. She was preceded in...

Mar 16, 2022

O'Connor, Edward John Jr.

Passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after several years of courageously battling numerous health issues. He was born on February 8, 1943 to Edward and Mary Helen (McQuillen) O'Connor. Ed graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1961, where he excelled in all sports. He attended Jackson Junior College and Spring Arbor...

Mar 15, 2022

Spaan, Michael Jan Richard 2/21/1954 – 3/15/2022

Michael "Warren" Spaan went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022. Mike is survived by his Mother, Mary Ann Spaan, His Children, Miles Spaan, Adriane (Ryan) Earl, His Brothers, Mark (Karen) Spaan, and Patrick Spaan, His Sisters, Cynthia Risinger, Johanna (Ken) Duffek, His Grandson's, Wyatt, Tucker,...

Mar 15, 2022

Dalton, Sharon A.

of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and Allegiance Hospice on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the age of 69 years. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jim Dalton Sr.; son, Timothy Dalton; step-children, Deborah, Regina (Bert), Mary, and David; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

Mar 13, 2022

FUDALSKI, EDWARD HENRY

A longtime resident of Jackson, MI, born June 7, 1925, age 96, passed away on March 13, 2022, at Arbor North Senior Living Center under the compassionate care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home Care.

Edward, son of Stanley and Ethel (Urbanowski) Fudalski. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Mar 11, 2022

O'Neill, John Edward

of Jackson, peacefully passed away with his wife of 71 years at his side on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the age of 91 years. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. John is survived by his wife, Anita (Deaver); sons, Kevin (Kim), Edward (Anne), Joseph (Elaine), Peter (Mary) and daughters, Margaret...

Mar 9, 2022

Hickey, Ellen J.

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 90 years.  She was born to Irene May (Coon) and Justin Herman Fox on May 21, 1931 in Jackson MI.

She is survived by her two sons, Jamie Hickey and David (Molly) Hickey; two grandchildren, Jenna and Connor; brother...

Mar 5, 2022

Richard John Renfer "Rooster"

Age 67, of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 after his long battle of cancer. He was born May 24, 1954 in Jackson, Michigan.

Rooster was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved going to the U.P. with his wife and family and enjoyed hanging with his friends and loved...

Mar 2, 2022

Panici, David L.

Died tragically in a motor vehicle accident at the age of 65 while in Naples, Florida on Wednesday, March 2, 2002. He will longingly be remembered by his wife of 40 years, Mardi Panici (Miller); and will be dearly missed by his children Leah Wendling (Eric) and Tony Panici (Colleen); 4 beautiful granddaughters Katherine,...

Mar 1, 2022

Rich, Theresa "Terry"

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Rich; daughter, Patricia A. Rich (Jeffrey Hartzel); five grandchildren, Jordan (Stacy) Rich, Parker Rich, Beth, Matthew and Scott Hartzel; two great-grandchildren, Katie and Charlie Rich; one sister, Josephine Benzie; sisters-in-law, Aggie...

Mar 1, 2022

George, Danny W. "Danny Who"

Of Clarklake, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Wilson; life partner, Paula M. Thornsbury; two grandsons, Dominic and Kayleb Wilson; Amanda's mother, Leisa Helm; sister, Debra Henderson; and his bonus family, Chris (Donna) Dobie, Ann (Steve) Lefere, and...

Feb 28, 2022

Vonni Kaye Sayers (Spencer) Age 68, of Parma, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Her husband Stephen and beloved dog "Rudy" were by her side. She was born on August 12th, 1953 to Sharlene and Edward Spencer who preceded her in death. She was the oldest of four children and is survived...

Feb 26, 2022

Piotrowski, Patrick James (P.J.)

Age 57, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2022. P.J. had a passion for cooking & family. If he wasn't in front of the stove or in the kitchen, he was out on the boat with family and friends or exploring the world with his wife. He liked to live life a little...

Feb 22, 2022

Ronald Emanuel Bergstrom Jr, age 62, passed away suddenly on February 22nd, 2022. Ron was born in Traverse City, MI on March 21st, 1959 to Patricia and Ron Bergstrom Sr. The family later moved to Jackson and he graduated from Lumen Christi High School in 1978. Ron graduated from Olivet College with a degree in accounting. He worked for...