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Beth Myers Francis

Beth Myers Francis

Nov 8, 2021

Beth Myers Francis entered the next stage in her journey on November 8, 2021, after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beth entered this life's journey on September 3, 1961, the youngest child of Rolland and Jane Myers of Waldron, Michigan. Her early life on the farm began her lifelong love of animals. She never turned away an...

Michael James Lamarr

Michael James Lamarr

Nov 5, 2021

LaMarr, Michael James Died suddenly at home in Lansing, Michigan. Preceded in death by his grandparents Paul and Stella Petrac and Clyde and Helen LaMarr; and uncle Paul Petrac II. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Luppo and her husband Walter; and father, Jim M. LaMarr and his wife Lynn; brother, Tyler LaMarr and his wife Lindsey. He leaves...

Patrick Gerald Vaughn

Patrick Gerald Vaughn

Nov 4, 2021

Vaughn, Patrick Gerald Age 60, passed away after a long illness at home on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Ypsilanti, MI. He was born on January 19, 1961 at Mercy Hospital in Jackson, the son of Gerald A. Vaughn and Bonnie K. Bish. Pat was preceded in death by his father. Pat has lived in many places though his...

Helen M. Skrocki

Helen M. Skrocki

Nov 4, 2021

Skrocki, Helen M.

Age 95, of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 under the loving care of her family, caregivers: Dee, Diane, Shana and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. Helen was born on April 13, 1926, in Jackson to Gus P. and Mary Alexander. She married Ben Skrocki in June of 1947. Ben passed away in...

Betty White

Betty White

Nov 3, 2021

White, Betty

Entered the gates of eternal life on the evening of November 3rd, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Betty was a greatly loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was born in Jackson, MI on December 8th, 1930, daughter of Remi and Madeline Pauwels. She was the loving wife of Robert White...

Montserrat (Monse) Semenchuk

Montserrat (Monse) Semenchuk

Oct 28, 2021

Semenchuk, Montserrat (Monse)

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, our beloved mother, Montserrat Semenchuk went home to be with the Lord and her husband of 45 years Ray Semenchuk and her sister Monina.

Monse was born in the Philippines on June 12, 1936, and lived a beautiful and fruitful life until the age of 85. She...

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...

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