obituaries

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-...

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...