obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Dedrick, Pauline Helen

Died peacefully, January 31, 2022 at age 97 with her family by her side. Pauline was born September 23, 1924 in Jackson, MI to Paul and Helen (Storrs) Callaghan. She will be missed by her children: Mary Kay Sinnott, Jim (Deby), Martha Rand, Peggy (Scott) Thomas, Karen Bergeron and Laura (Kevin) Hause along with...

Jan 29, 2022

Passed away on January 29, 2022 after a short illness. Paula was born in Jackson, MI to Dianna Griffin and David Trout (Pamela). She is survived by her sons, Stepheno Merrill-Trout, Stephen Trout (Brenna) and soon to be grandson Damian Trout sister, Lynnette Adams (Brandon); niece, Kasandra Adams; several aunt, uncle, cousins, a very close friend Amy and many...

Jan 28, 2022

Richardson, William J. "Bill"

of Jackson, passed away peacefully on the 28th of January, 2022, at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce (Horsch). He is survived by his four children, Scott (Julie) Richardson, Guy (Gloria) Richardson, Gale (Scott) Buhler, William (Katrina) Richardson; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;...

Jan 25, 2022

Mildred Erma Buckner was the fourth child of fourteen children born on September 13, 1930 to the parents of Delbert Woods and Pearl Howard in Shelbyville, Missouri.  Mildred joined in marriage to Charles Kenneth Buckner (deceased) on August 7, 1951. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren when she succumbed to pneumonia on January 25, 2022 at Henry...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr Andrew Thomas Lopez Born July 6th 1950 He passed away suddenly on January 24th 2022 Andrew was Cremated Fr. Timothy Nelson performed a Requiem Mass for Andrew

Survived by older Brother Mr. Michael L. Lopez also younger Brother Mr Antonio C. Lopez younger Sister Hilda Lopez and Daughter Isabella Procassini Younger Sister Mary Lopez and her...

Jan 19, 2022

Frank A. Pratt IV, age 84 of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully at this home. Frank was born in Urbana, Il. to Frank S. Pratt III and Eunice (Anderson) Pratt, both deceased. He was raised in Fairbury, Il, and after high school, worked briefly for the Illinois Central Railroad. After enlisting in the US Army where he received an...

Jan 16, 2022

Steusloff (Dolan),  Mary Patricia "Patsy"

Of Jackson, MI, dedicated matriarch, devoted follower of Christ, and thoughtful friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born February 9, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Norman, parents Francis and Loretta...

Jan 16, 2022

North, Patricia (Pat) Lu.

Of Jackson, MI Aged 86, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after a 2-year battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Family and friends were her passion and delight. She loved to travel and morning breakfasts with her friends. Pat was a past president of...

Jan 15, 2022

Verbecken, Pierre "Pete" Henry

Was born June, 27, 1926 in Jackson, Michigan to Rene and Sidonia Verbecken. He was called home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Pete was preceded in death by his brothers Al and Ed and his sister Mickey.

Pete was married for over 70 years to Janet Mochel. He is survived by...

Jan 15, 2022

Miller, Robert Duane

Of Jackson, passed away January 15, 2022, at the age of 84, surrounded by his wife and children. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lynne (Bauer), and their children: Marian (Bob) Gray, Jeanene (Dave) Stoll, Kathy (Tom) Regan, Emily (Brandon) Klump, Andrea (Joe) Margheim & Patrick (Katherine) Miller. 22 grandchildren...

Jan 11, 2022

Harper, Matthew Paul

Age 51, of Jackson passed away on Monday, January 11. Matt was born in Jackson and in his youth was a boy scout, and enjoyed baseball and golf. He attended Jackson County Western and graduated in 1989. After attending college and culinary school, Matt became a chef, and helped represent Team USA in the...

Jan 10, 2022

Dillon, James E.

of Jackson, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his two children, Bill (Erika) Dillon and Jill (Doug) Mayo; grandchildren, Ashley, Josh, Jessica, and Gabriella; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janis; his second wife, Cathy;...

Jan 10, 2022

Frank Magnotta passed away January 10, 2022. He was born February 6, 1957 to Alfonso A. Magnotta and Grace M. (Hover) Magnotta of Albion, MI.  He was a 1975 graduate of Lumen Christi High School in Jackson, MI.  Frank was the youngest of nine children and is survived by siblings Michael (Sheri) Magnotta, Coopersville, MI, Chris (Mary) Magnotta, Matron,...

Jan 6, 2022

Arletta Mary Adams

Age 93, of Brooklyn, passed away at the Brooklyn Living Center, January 5, 2022. She was born January 2, 1929 in Adrian Michigan, the daughter of Paul Francis and Armella M (Frederick) Myers. Arletta was a nurse and homemaker. She is survived by 3 sons, Paul James (Christine) Harper, Michael Wayne (Karen J.) Harper...

Jan 6, 2022

Cecille Ann (Hoffman) Smoker Passed away peacefully January 6, 2022 in Traverse City, MI at the age of 88. She is survived by her son, David R., and daughters Rebecca Jo, Magdalene Lucio, and Rachel Johnson (Robert). She is also survived by her grandchildren Jesse Smoker (Cori), Austin Branchaud (Davi), Clayton Waterbury (Sarah), Rylan Johnson, Cydney (Jordan) and Sadie Lucio....

Jan 5, 2022

Crowley Kimberly A.

of Jackson, Michigan passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the young age of 68. Kim was born in a small town in West Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles Crowley; son Shawn; grandkids, Noah and Oliver Crowley; sisters, Lynn Smith (Dave) and Janet Blair (Mike); brother, Denny Sage...

Jan 4, 2022

Leutz, Bette M.

Of Jackson MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the age of 96. Bette was preceded in death by her husband Gustav Leutz. She is survived by three children David (Vickie) Leutz of San Jose CA, Julia (Mike) Mosier of Fairgrove MI, and Margaret (TJ) Arend of Jackson MI. Four grandchildren: John...

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-...