obituaries

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)...

Nov 27, 2021

Landsberger (Gnoza), Gloria J.

Age 89, of Jackson, Michigan passed away at her apartment on November 27, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Landsberger, Nancy Landsberger, and Karen (Audie) Tarpley; grandchildren, Lindsey (Ryan) Block, Kyle Damm, Kerri (Chris) Bilyk, Matt (Peg) Tarpley, and AJ Tarpley; six great grandchildren Kaelyn, Shelby, Christopher, Korbyn, Jonathan, and Ruby;...

Nov 27, 2021

Scheffel, Marilyn June

Age 93, departed this earth with her angels early Saturday morning November 27, 2021. She was born March 18, 1928. She is survived by two sons Nate (Louise) and Paul (Phyllis) Scheffel. She had two Grandchildren Scott Scheffel (Dana) and Casey (Scheffel) Fitzgibbons, and five Great Grandchildren Tristan, Sadie and Addison Scheffel, and Julie...

Nov 26, 2021

Hankerd, Yvonne

Age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021. Yvonne was born on December 20, 1926 in Lapeer, Michigan to Max and Catherine Mygrants. She was the youngest of three children. Her two older siblings, Don Mygrants and Joan Custer, preceded her in death.

Yvonne married the late Theodore Hankerd in 1949...

Nov 24, 2021

Sauter, Jeremy David Charles

Passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 33.

Survived by his parents, Theresa (Eichhorn) Sauter and James O'Meara Sauter; siblings, Jimmy "Jamo" (Carol) Sauter, Kendra Sauter, Jackie Baltimore (King) and Ryley Sauter; grandmother Fran Eichhorn, grandparents Charles and Barbara Sauter.

Jeremy attended Lumen Christi From...

Nov 24, 2021

Adisek, William E. "Bill"

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his daughter, Darby (Dereck) Hatley; three grandchildren, Dereck, Eli, and Ila; sister, Beatrice (Jeffrey) Maxwell; brother, Robert (Janice) Adisek; favorite niece, Amber Peek; favorite nephew, Drew Peek; niece, April (Wayne) Shaults; and many, many...

Nov 22, 2021

Smith (O'Connell), Rita

Passed away on Monday, November 22nd at age 97 in her home in Pleasant Lake, MI. Rita was lovingly referred to as "Great-Great" by her great grandkids, both for being their great grandma and for being an all around great grandma. Rita grew up in Jackson, MI, and prided herself on having raised her...

Nov 18, 2021

Mizner, Mary Jo of Jackson, Michigan passed away at her home on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at the age of 73. Mary Jo was born September 16th, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Bruce and Betty Bailey. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Fox and son, Christopher (Keri) Mizner; seven grandchildren, Bradley (Cassady) Fox, Marcus (Alishia) Fox,...

Nov 12, 2021

Therese (Terri) Green Therese Green, of Jackson, formerly of Lima, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 60 years after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Terri was born January 12, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Charles and Marie (Niehaus) Green. She attended Lima Central Catholic High School and graduated Magnum Cum Laude...

Nov 11, 2021

Cuiss, Jacquelyn Elaine

96, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at midnight. Jackie was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 31, 1924 to Charles and Genevieve Herendeen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Victor S. Cuiss; her brother, Charles Herendeen and grandson, Jesse D. Neely. She is survived by her daughters,...

Nov 10, 2021

Dunivan, Russell Ward Passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born in Akron, OH to parents, Bessie (Marshall) and father, Otis Dunivan and was raised in Perrysville, IN. He served in WWII in the 49th Air Police Squadron and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan from 1946-1949 during the Asiatic Pacific conflict and...

Nov 9, 2021

Hobley, Arlene

of Jackson, Michigan went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 after a long life of joy. Those who are left to honor her memory are her children, daughter Sandy Sharpe and son Gary (Denise) Sharpe, daughter Sharon Sharpe, and daughter Diane Sharpe; grandchildren, Valerie D'Agostini, Jaimeson Sharpe, and Mckenna Dear;...