obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Age 99, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico on November 10, 1921. She is survived by one daughter, Stella (Tom) Valdez, and two sons, Arthur Jr. and Andrew Valdez; four grandchildren, Graciela (Jon) Metters, Arthur Valdez III, Megan (Jon) Sanborn, and Chad Fowler; three great-grand children; Kennedy and Elliot...

Jun 21, 2021

Steigerwald, Kathleen Marie (Hawley)

Age 77, died on Monday, June 21, 2021 resting peacefully at Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. She was born in 1943 daughter of Fred S. and Stella J. (Juszczyk) Hawley also from Jackson. June 10th, 1965 she wed Daniel G. Cook of North Lake, Michigan and moved to Ann Arbor later moving to...

Jun 20, 2021

Beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, Ryvan John Fedore was born on August 18th, 1957 and left his loving family too soon on June 20th, 2021 at the age of 63. He was preceded in death by his father William J Fedore, mother Nancy R (Sarata) Fedore. Survived by his two sons, Griffin Fedore and Drew Fedore of Jackson, sister...

Jun 19, 2021

Way, Thomas B.

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 19, 2021 of a sudden heart attack. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Gill and Catherine Lucille Way and his oldest brother, Jim Way. He is survived by his adoring family, beloved wife of 51...

Jun 18, 2021

Mayo (Stevens) (Spencer), Julianne 11-6-1939 - 6-18-2021

May the angels welcome her to paradise! Our beloved mom departed her earthly life for everlasting life surrounded by the loving care of her family on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Philip Stevens and Robert Mayo; son-in-law, Jeff Hills; granddaughter, Lindsay Stevens, and...

Jun 14, 2021

Troy Michael Davisson

of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on June 14th, 2021, after losing his battle with cancer. Troy was born on August 26, 1961, in Jackson Michigan to Cecil Davisson and Karren Yochens. Troy was retired from the State of Michigan, where he was a prison corrections officer for 23 years. He was a substitute bus...

Jun 13, 2021

Donald G. Clarke

Passed away peacefully in his home on June 13, 2021 surrounded by family, age 98. He is survived by 6 children; Jane (Larry) Gusmus, Bridget (Dave) Fisher, Emily Wilson, Sarah (George Kaplinski) Clarke, Timothy Clarke and Deron Waller, David Clarke. Also survived by 3 grandchildren; Anna (Jason) Idziak, Tricia (Jamie) Clark, Colleen (Shane) Brogan...

Jun 12, 2021

Banek, Edward Louis

On Saturday, June 12th 2021, Edward Louis Banek, of Pleasant Lake, loving husband and father of 3 children, passed away suddenly at home after battling a series of long illnesses. He was 82.

Ed was born on July 23rd 1938 in New York, New York to Vincent and Rose (Svrbecky) Banek. He...

Jun 9, 2021

Coffelt, Kenneth Nolen

Ken passed away suddenly at his home from natural causes, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Jackson on the Fourth of July, 1957 to Nolen and Sylvia Coffelt. After graduation from Jackson High School in 1975, Ken worked in the family business with his father before taking a position in Fort Lauderdale...

Jun 8, 2021

Dombrowski, Dennis John

of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean; two children, Debra (Chris) Watts and Devin (Laura) Dombrowski; sister, Susan (Bill) Black; several nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Marie Konkel.

Dennis was an United States...

Jun 4, 2021

Reynolds, Diane 2/24/1960 - 6/4/2021

Diane peacefully departed from her loving family on June 4, 2021. Daughter of Ben and Julia Bodman, survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary Reynolds, two daughters, Sara and Ashley Reynolds, and her three brothers, Ben, James, and Thomas Bodman. Diane dedicated her life to caring for others and her legacy...

Jun 3, 2021

Nikucki, Mark Anthony

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at age of 59 years.

He is survived by his brother, John Jr. Nikucki and many special friends. Preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Virginia Nikucki.

Mark graduated Lansing Eastern High School. He was a member of the...

Jun 2, 2021

Tucker, Donald Lee

Our faithful and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Donald Lee Tucker, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving children. Don was born to Harold and Carolyn (Ravanni) Tucker on August 11, 1926, in Jackson, MI, where he spent most of his life. A graduate of Jackson...

May 28, 2021

Brautigam (Hinkle), Dorothy

Passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 on her 72nd wedding anniversary at the age of 91 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corey. She is survived by her three children, Raymond, David, Sandra (Mike Strader); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Cheesebro; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Nau.

Dorothy was...

May 28, 2021

Wollet, Gale D.

In loving memory of Gale D. Wollet, 81 years of age of Jackson, MI. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 28, 2021. He is survived his children, Jimmy (Angi) Wollet, Julie (Ron Ellison) Wollet, Theresa Wollet, Randy (Heather) Wollet; grandchildren, Andy, Sara, Rachell, Jamie, Sheila, Stephanie, Abby, Nikki,...

May 22, 2021

Seamans, Terri Lynn

Of Jackson, MI passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her mother Donna Jean Seamans.

She is survived by her loving father Lynwood B. Seamans and his wife Mary Anne Riley-Seamans, her brother Jon (Lori) Seamans and her special nephew Tyler...

May 21, 2021

Bailey, Michelle Ann

Born December 9, 1969 passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Michelle is survived by her loving husband, Paul Bailey; her children, Emily Spoering and Madelyn Stedman; mother, Judy (Mike) Jors; father, Charlie (Kathy) Spoering; brother, Jeff Spoering; two sisters, Nicole Spoering and Karin Jors; step-daughter, Cicelia Bailey; step-sister,...

May 20, 2021

Noppe, Edward J.

Of Parma, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn of 43 years; his son, Tim; parents, Charles and Martha Noppe; brother, Chuck and his wife Gloria Noppe. He is survived by his children, Sue (Bob) Woodman, Linda (Steve) Crocker, Phillip...

May 17, 2021

Stone, Marguerite Mary

Age 93, of Jackson, passed away at her home on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer John Stone on November 8, 2008; son, John A. Stone on September 1, 2009; only brother, Harvey F. Ottney on October 25, 2003; in addition to her parents, Anthony (Andy) Ottney...

May 17, 2021

Bako, Sherry

Our sweet, smiling Sherry passed away peacefully during her sleep early Monday morning, May 17th, 2021 at the age of 68. Sherry was a loving daughter, sister and aunt and a friend to many.

Sherry was born February 16th, 1953 to Ernest and May Bako in Detroit, Michigan, later moving to Jackson, Michigan,...