obituaries

May 16, 2021

Zaski, Mike

Age 69, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 surrounded by family at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit following complications from a bone marrow transplant. Born June 24, 1951, to Richard and Lottie Zaski, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his father-in-law, Nick Volakakis. Mike is survived by his wife Teresa;...

May 14, 2021

Maureen O'Connor Vogt

of Jackson, born October 12th, 1933, passed away peacefully at Summit Park Assisted Living Center on Friday May 14, 2021, aged 87 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George O'Connor and Patricia (McCartney) O'Connor, her brother John Martin O'Connor, and her husband of 57 years, Gerald Vogt. Maureen is survived by...

May 13, 2021

Booth (Putra), Monica S.

of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the age of 65 years. She is survived by her husband, Dave; three children, Tony (Kelley) Yeo, Andy (Shelly) Yeo, and Tina (Roger) Yeo-Lindsay; two step-children, Brett Booth (Marta) and Erin Booth; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ashlyn, Lola, Izabella, Jamison, Ann, Lucy, Brooks, and Ireland;...

May 12, 2021

SPEISER (ROBINSON), PATRICIA

Of Jackson, left suddenly to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky to the late D.C. and Eudora M. Robinson along with her late brother, D. C. Robinson. Her country roots brought her to Michigan where she met her husband Bud...

May 10, 2021

Griswold, Fred M. Sr.

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age 72 years. Survived by his two sons, Frank (Tammy) Griswold and Fred (Sheila) Griswold; several grand and great grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis Foster and...

May 9, 2021

Everett, Susan Kay

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and Allegiance Hospice at 81 years. She is survived by her children, Julie Everett and Bill (Deborah) Everett; five grandchildren, Emily, Jordan, Mackenzie, A.J., and Ashley; great grandchildren, Skylar, Bella, Nathaniel, Mila, Layla, Rhett, Theo, Seth, Blake, and Brooke; siblings, Sally, Betty, and...

May 7, 2021

Haas, Mary K.

Of Jackson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 63 years. She is survived by her three children, Frances (John) Lueder, Jacob Haas, and Maggie (Mark Miller) Haas; two granddaughters, Cadance Hemminger and Alexa Lueder; one grandbaby on the way; twin brother, Marty...

May 6, 2021

Campbell, John Frederick

of Hanover, passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Nancy; three daughters, Nance (Mike) Scott, Sherri (John) Perez, and Christy (Jason) Putnam; five grandchildren, Avery, Parker, Ming, Zhi, and...

Apr 29, 2021

Was born on August 28, 1937 in Jackson, Michigan and passed into eternal life, peacefully, on April 29, 2021, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip A. Bell and Thelma D. Bell and his first wife Barbara L. Bell. He is survived by their four children; Kimberly L. (David) Kloack, David...

Apr 28, 2021

Wonsik, William J. III

of Troy, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sisters, Susan (Tom) Meldrim and Christine (Mark) DeNato; nieces and nephews, Andy (Gayle) DeNato, Alex (Alexis) DeNato, Alayna (Tom) Webb, Alissa (Ryan) Savard, and Linsey (Neil) Christianson-Meldrim; and five grandnieces...

Apr 28, 2021

Graves (Pickett), Lorraine "Lorrie"

Was born on May 9, 1948. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D. Pickett and Frances A. Pickett (Brown). She is survived by two children, Beth Kalis and Michael B. Graves (Morgan); two brothers, Robert Pickett (Kathy) and...

Apr 26, 2021

Brennan, John

of Jackson, passed away in his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jackson. He was 93. John was the son of Hugh F. and Eleanor Brennan. He was raised in Farmington with his six brothers and sisters. At 17, John enlisted in the Navy and served from 1944-1946. After his...

Apr 23, 2021

Smith, Joyce Jacquelin "Jackie"

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Jacquelin "Jackie" Smith (Phillips) (Robb) of Pleasant Lake, MI announce her passing, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home at the age of 87. She was born December 13, 1933 to Henry and Mildred Phillips. She was preceded...

Apr 17, 2021

Nowak, Stella

Passed away in the Hands of the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 99 years. Married to Edward (Mac) Nowak 52 years of a happy life together. She is survived by her son, Danny Nowak who took care of her to the end. Stella would always say that Danny...

Apr 17, 2021

Bell, Thomas J.

of Grass Lake, passed away peacefully with his daughter Bethany by his bedside on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Tom was born on January 28, 1940 in Clare, Michigan to Ralph and Francis Bell. Tom had a 30 years career working for the train company Conrail and retired as...

Apr 15, 2021

Hewitt, Christopher William

Of Jackson passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to natural causes on Thursday, April 15, 2021 age 35 years. Survived by his wife Jennifer Hewitt (Buhler), son Max William (age 5), step daughters Nevaeh Marie (age 19) and Taelyn Zoey (age 13), his mother Cynthia Spalding, father Richard Somerville, grandmothers Lora "Nell" Hewitt and...

Apr 13, 2021

Watkins, Michael Eugene

Born August 5, 1944, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 76 years. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Merle and Lauretta Watkins. Michael graduated from Hanover Horton High School in 1962. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army on June 22, 1962 serving...

Apr 11, 2021

Photo Flag Benn, Leon V. Jr. Passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, age 79, of Covid-19 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  He was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 30, 1941.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon V. Benn Sr. and Delpha (Sprunger) Smith and his son, Steven M. Benn. He is survived by his wife of...

Apr 8, 2021

Gooch, George E.

of Jackson, passed away after a battle with Covid-19 on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 plus years, Bridget; one daughter, Kelly Gooch; grandchildren, Leona and Nathan Jr. Gooch; mother, Marleen Gooch; siblings, LeeAnn Baustert, Kevin (Peggy) Gooch, and Tracey Gersch; and...

Apr 6, 2021

Davis, H.E. "Gene"

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his sons, Gene Jr., Mark (Cindy), and Ken (Jamie) Davis; daughter-in-law, Linda Chapman; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Chuck Richmond and Glen Stuard. He was preceded in death by...