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Rose Marie Williams

Rose Marie Williams

Sep 4, 2021

Williams, Rose Marie

Age 84, of Jackson, passed away in the company of her loving family on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born in Jackson, September 26, 1936 to George and Marie Kramer, who predeceased her in death. She was also predeceased by her brothers Howard Kramer (Alice) and George Kramer, Jr., her sisters Bernadette Lindley...

Michael E. Mosson

Michael E. Mosson

Sep 3, 2021

Mosson, Michael E.

of Jackson passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Carline Hospice. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (Heeney) of 57 years; children, Bob (JoAnne), Marty (Vicky), Ed (Karla), and Michelle (Rus) Keeler; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, R.J. (Ruth) Mosson; sister, Gloria...

Virginia Lee Brassil

Virginia Lee Brassil

Aug 24, 2021

Brassil, Virginia "Ginny"

Went home to the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, (great grandmother), nurse and volunteer. Ginny graduated from Mercy School of Nursing and worked at Mercy Hospital as a staff nurse for several years, also at Foote Hospital in multiple positions over a 35 year span. Ginny loved...

Mark Dudley Burgess

Mark Dudley Burgess

Aug 21, 2021

Burgess, Mark Dudley

Age 64, of Jackson passed away in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday, August 21, 2021 after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. He went straight from the loving embrace of his soulmate to the loving embrace of the One who created his soul.

Mark was born on December 3,...

Adam J. Risner

Adam J. Risner

Aug 21, 2021

Risner, Adam J.

A life-long resident of Jackson, Michigan passed away early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021 at the age of 35 from a motorcycle accident. Adam is survived by his son, Kaiden Risner; mother, Janine Risner; sisters, Dawn Risner, Stephanie Reed, and Hannah Risner; girlfriend, Rebecca Howe and her three daughters, Taylor, Gabriel, and Maci. He...

Joan Katherine Nichols

Joan Katherine Nichols

Aug 19, 2021

Nichols, Joan Katherine

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Joan Katherine Nichols, our loving and adored wife, mom, Grammie, and friend, passed away surrounded by her large family.  Jo was born June 10, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI to Clara V. and Harry C. Downs and was raised by her parents Clara V. and Owen L. Schelling. She grew...

Delores "Dee" June Colvin

Delores "Dee" June Colvin

Aug 17, 2021

Colvin, Delores J. "Dee"

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the age of 85 years. She is survived by her two children, Marta (Ray) Ratliff and Jerry Colvin (Nancy O'Neill); grandchildren, Michelle (Pat) Feher, Michael Ratliff, Kasey Colvin, Eric Colvin, and Kyle Colvin; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Josh, Anthony, Francis, Alice, Abbey, Kyra, Jacob, Kamryn,...

Walter Bruno Dobie

Walter Bruno Dobie

Aug 14, 2021

Walter Bruno Dobie was born on 11 May 1927 in Elmira, Michigan, the fifth of six children born to Catherine Skrzynski and Francis Dobrzelewski. Walter was still in high school when World War II began. Walter and the younger brothers helped keep the farm running while his father worked at a factory in Detroit and his older brothers headed...

Constance Mae Haigh

Constance Mae Haigh

Aug 14, 2021

Haigh (Urschalitz), Constance 3-31-1938 to 8-14-2021

of Round Lake, Horton passed away under the loving care of her family and Allegiance Hospice on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Allen; four children, John (Sally) Durfee, Michael (Denise) Blair, Betsy Fanelli, and Kevin Blair; stepson, Brendon (Mary) Meyers; eleven grandchildren, Joe,...

Karen Louise Abbott

Karen Louise Abbott

Aug 8, 2021

Abbott, Karen Louise

Passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Karen was born November 4, 1952 to Thomas I. Clark, Jr. and Dorothea ("Dot") Clark. She was preceded in death by her father. Karen is survived by her mother, Dot, her husband Bill, sisters Diane (Allan) Knapp, Jan...

Arvin Karas (Karazija)

Arvin Karas (Karazija)

Aug 1, 2021

Arvin Karas (Karazija), (born as Arvydas Aranauskas) Jan. 18, 1935 – August 1, 2021

He was born in Sakiai, Lithuania, and came to the United States in his teens with his family. He was an airplane mechanic in the US Army from 1954-1956. He married Jane Peciulyte and they had two children. Arvin received his BS in...

Lisa Nicole Mohr (Russell)

Lisa Nicole Mohr (Russell)

Jul 31, 2021

Mohr (Russell), Lisa Nicole

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 47 years on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband, Eric; children, Jordan, Bailey, Jenna, Paige, Miley, and Nicholas; grandson, Elijah; mother, Debbie (Steve) Dart; father, Max...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Arnold

Jacqueline "Jackie" Arnold

Jul 31, 2021

Arnold, Jacqueline "Jackie"

Age 73 passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in her home under the loving care of her family after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Arnold; children: Richard (Denise) Arnold, Sonya Sackrider, Shelly (Scott) Rodgers; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2...

Edward Alan Delamater

Edward Alan Delamater

Jul 29, 2021

Delamater, Edward Alan

of Jackson, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his children, Angie Barnett (Bob Fagan), Pete Hopkins, Christy Taylor (Moose Fagan), and Karen Bodell; grandchildren, Hayden, Brandon (Justine), Samantha, Allen (Melissa), Josh, Shawn, and Damion; great-grandson, Camryn; and three brothers, Mike...

Rita Neustifter

Rita Neustifter

Jul 25, 2021

Neustifter, Rita

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021 with her loving husband of 43 years by her side. Rita was a gentle, kind soul. She dedicated her life to caring for others including as a nurse at St. Michael's Hosptial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, St. Joseph Hospital in Ypsilanti, Kresge Hospital Centre at Chelsea Hospital, and...

Kenneth D. Sarafin

Kenneth D. Sarafin

Jul 23, 2021

Sarafin, Kenneth D.

Of Jackson passed away on July 23, 2021 under the loving care of his family and the staff of the Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 56 years. He is survived by his daughter Kerstan Sarafin (Jack Harrison); father, Norbert; sister, Karyn Sarafin (Jay Strebe). Preceded in death by his mother, Rose Marie....

Julia B. "Julie" Fouty

Julia B. "Julie" Fouty

Jul 21, 2021

Fouty, Julia B. "Julie"

Of Vandercook Lake passed into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Julie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years Robert; infant son Raymond; and infant grandson Blake. She is survived by her 4 children, Karen, Kim,...

Patricia Jean Albright (Costello) (Magley)

Patricia Jean Albright (Costello) (Magley)

Jul 17, 2021

Patricia Jean Costello Magley Albright was born March 11, 1935 in Patton, Pennsylvania. The daughter of Josephine and Ralph Costello, Pat became the first of her family to graduate college, obtaining her Bachelor of Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She settled in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania with Dr. Robert C. Magley and had 4 children, Scott, Karen, Ellen, and...

Barbara Jean Yoakam

Barbara Jean Yoakam

Jul 16, 2021

age 74, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. Barbara devoted her life to family, friends, and charity. She applied her talents to researching genealogies, sewing, knitting, and crocheting; always gifting the products of those efforts to her family, many friends, and those in need throughout the Community. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to...

Norma I. Stachowicz

Norma I. Stachowicz

Jul 11, 2021

Stachowicz, Norma I.

Age 88 of Jackson, MI went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She lived in Jackson her entire life and loved to travel with her best friend, Ben, her husband.

Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Stachowicz and 2 grandchildren. She is survived by...

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