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John R. Conley

John R. Conley

Oct 23, 2021

Conley, John R.

Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 79 years. John was born on April 28, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents Helena and Joseph Conley and his sisters and brothers in law Rose (Russ) Sarrine and Helen (Ted) Wozniak. John is survived...

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Dice

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Dice

Oct 23, 2021

Dice, Gerald "Jerry" Eugene age 81, a resident of Jackson, passed away at the home he built for his family under the loving care of his wife and daughter, while holding their hands on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Jerry was born in Hamtramck, MI and spent his childhood in Midland, MI. Jerry was the son of Pearl and Betty...

Irene Ann Kokoczka

Irene Ann Kokoczka

Oct 21, 2021

Irene was born in Jackson Michigan on 9/11/1926 and passed away 10/21/21 at Mission Point Health Campus.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Frank of 60 years and her daughters Mary Ann and Patty and son Rick. She is survived by her daughter Fran (Frank) Galardi, daughter in law Alice Kokoczka. Grandchildren Lisa (Mike) Skalski,...

Joyce M. Maurer

Joyce M. Maurer

Oct 20, 2021

Maurer, Joyce M.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Joyce was born on June 18, 1938 in Flint, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James P. Maurer; her father, Leo; mother, Marie; daughter, Katherine Mietelka; two infant children, John and Ann; and...

Matt P. Hrebec

Matt P. Hrebec

Oct 15, 2021

Hrebec, Matt P.

Age 94, of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of HFA Hospice Home surrounded by family. Matt was the youngest of 10 children, born on 12-20-1926 to Peter and Katherine (Colnar) Hrebec in Calumet, Michigan. Matt is survived by 7 children, Terese (Dave) Cowan, Paul, Judy (Phil) Shrontz, David, Nancy (Dennis)...

Gerald E. Reis

Gerald E. Reis

Oct 14, 2021

Jerry Reis passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1942 in Milford, Michigan to Donald and Evelyn (Strange) Reis.  Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Sendek) Reis; stepson, Geoff (Leslie) Putman; grandchildren, Lauren (Troy M. Allen), Thomas, Sam and Janie; brother, Don (Vicki) of Grand Haven;...

Ellen Marie Heins

Ellen Marie Heins

Oct 14, 2021

Ellen Marie Heins, our much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully October 14, 2021, at the age of 89. Her doctors would say it was the result of a heart attack, but her family knows it was of a broken heart from losing her best friend and husband of 68 years, Gordon Heins, on March 20, 2021....

Richard "Dick" P. Dalton

Richard "Dick" P. Dalton

Oct 6, 2021

Dalton, Richard P. "Dick"

of Jackson, passed away at the Bethany Home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 74 years.

He is survived by his two sons, Rick (Donna) Dalton and Tom (Kathy) Dalton; grandchildren, Nicolette, Ricky (Shannah), Brooke, Gabby, Ryan, Brody, Ollie, and Bracie; one great-granddaughter, Kali; sisters, Helen Miller, JoAnne...

Charlene Ann Trombley (Bazinet)

Charlene Ann Trombley (Bazinet)

Oct 2, 2021

Trombley (Bazinet), Charlene Ann

Passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 after a lengthy illness under the care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Trombley; parents, Charles Bazinet and Delores Bazinet; sister, Carol Bazinet; mother and father-in-law, Martin and Barbara Trombley; special sister-in-law and best friend, Janet Clevenger;...

Joy Ann Mahon

Joy Ann Mahon

Oct 2, 2021

Mahon (Winn), Joy Ann

of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 73 years. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Dave; one son, David (Misti) Mahon; one grandson, Miles; two brothers, Greg (Sandy) Winn and Steve Winn (Jan); sisters-in-law, Diane (Bob) Blakeney and Colleen (Douglas) Van Doren; brother-in-law,...

Daniel "Dano" M. O'Connell

Daniel "Dano" M. O'Connell

Oct 1, 2021

O'Connell, Daniel M. "Dano"

of East Lansing, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the age of 68 years. He is survived by his daughter, Renee (Michael) Schoenherr; grandson, Mikey Schoenherr; dearest cousin, Therese Cowan; godson, Christopher Cowan; and many friends, cousins, sister, and extended family members.

Dano was known for his love of...

Dr. Gary Edward Farhat

Dr. Gary Edward Farhat

Sep 28, 2021

Farhat, Gary Edward,

Age 68, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 with his wife and children by his side. He was a graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Archeology from the University of Michigan and his Doctor of Medicine degree from St....

Caroline Joyce Keneau

Caroline Joyce Keneau

Sep 25, 2021

Keneau, Caroline Joyce

Age 76, passed away at home on September 25, 2021. She was born on January 22, 1945 to Robert and Catherine Lounsbery in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Fred Keller, her daughter Amy (Martin) DuBois, granddaughters Londyn Williams and Aislyn Williams, sister Mary Lounsbery, brothers Col. David Sprout...

Delano "Del" Thomas

Delano "Del" Thomas

Sep 24, 2021

Thomas, Delano "Del"

Amazing grace led him home on September 24, 2021, with his loving wife and children by his side. Delano Joseph Thomas was born to Agnes and Frank Thomas on November 14, 1936 in Jackson, MI. He was baptized on December 6, 1936 and confirmed on May 2, 1948 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic...

James Paul Utess

James Paul Utess

Sep 24, 2021

Utess, James Paul 9/4/53-9/24/21

At the age of 68, while surrounded by his family, James (Jim) Paul Utess of Jackson passed away on Friday, September 24 after suffering a stroke earlier in the week.

Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Mary Anne (Scheid); children, Emily (Steve), Courtney...

Tara M. Bentley

Tara M. Bentley

Sep 23, 2021

Bentley, Tara M.

of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 unexpectedly due to natural causes at the age of 49 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Ken; two daughters, Destiny and Cora (Griffin); grandson, Revan; granddaughter on the way, Baby V; and many special friends. She was preceded in death...

John Todd Allen D.O.

John Todd Allen D.O.

Sep 21, 2021

Allen, John Todd, D.O.

Of Jackson, Michigan, was called home to our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 57. He is predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Betty Allen, and survived by Victoria Hallett, his loving wife of 32 years.

John served as an Internal Medicine doctor for many years,...

Dorothy Emma Dyer (Ruby)

Dorothy Emma Dyer (Ruby)

Sep 17, 2021

Dyer (Ruby), Dorothy Emma

of Jackson, MI, passed away on her 97th birthday, September 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, George L. Dyer, and daughters-in-law Susan Dyer and Billye Dyer.

Dorothy was born in Rochester, PA, September 17, 1924. While her family lived for many years in Aurora,...

James H. Climer

James H. Climer

Sep 15, 2021

James H. Climer Jim was born in Akron, Ohio and moved to Jackson, Michigan when he was 11 years old. In 1941 he graduated at the top of his class from East Jackson High School where he played football and basketball. With the war raging in Europe, he volunteered for the Navy V12 commissioning program and was accepted. He...

Joseph Michael Chmiel

Joseph Michael Chmiel

Sep 7, 2021

Chmiel, Joseph Michael

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at home at the age of 64 years.

He is survived by wife, Sharon; son, Michael Chmiel; and daughter, Angie Sundermann. Preceded in death by son, Derek Meek. He is also survived by; 13 grandchildren; sister Christina (James) Hawkins. Preceded in death by...

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