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Debra J. Moran

Debra J. Moran

Apr 6, 2021

Moran, Debra J.

age 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving sisters and families. Deb was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 20, 1960. She dedicated her whole life to taking care of people in her nursing career. She retired from Sparrow Hospital after 30 years of service. Deb...

Shawn Kulas

Shawn Kulas

Apr 4, 2021

Kulas, Shawn

of Parma, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 due to Covid-19 at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his son, Cody; brothers and sisters, Peter (Maryann) Kulas, Laura Kulas, Angie (Ron) Cochran, and Lisa (Garry) Garner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Apr 4, 2021

Brian Kerwin

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his sons Steven (Stephanie) Kerwin and Daughter Karen (Abdullah) Kerwin. His brothers William (Sandra) Kerwin, Dennis (Barb) Kerwin, Patrick Kerwin, and Tim Kerwin. His granddaughters Skyler and Sadie. He had many nieces and nephews; and amazing...

Shane Robert Mckay (Shane Bob)

Shane Robert Mckay (Shane Bob)

Apr 2, 2021

Shane Robert McKay (Shane Bob)

It is with great sadness that we have to share the passing of Shane Robert McKay, born April 18, 1994. Shane unexpectedly gained his wings at the age of 26 on April 2, 2021. Shane was a true friend and loved by many. He had a smile that lit up a room...

Melvin Clement Hanson

Melvin Clement Hanson

Apr 2, 2021

Hanson, Melvin Clement

age 76, passed away at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek on Friday, April 2, 2021. Mel was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 23, 1944 to Melvin H. and Stella (Tautkus) Hanson. The family moved to Crookston, Minnesota two years later and Mel graduated from high school in 1962. He then moved to Albion,...

Stephanie Lynn Drago (Latham)

Stephanie Lynn Drago (Latham)

Apr 1, 2021

Stephanie Lynn (Latham) Drago passed away on April 1, 2021 at the age of 73. She was found to have metastatic cancer of the bile duct, and passed peacefully surrounded by special family and friends. She was born on July 9, 1947 in Jackson, MI to Clifford Bond Latham and Marjorie (Riley) Latham Hutson. She graduated from Jackson High...

Florence C. Larrowe (Glinicki)

Florence C. Larrowe (Glinicki)

Apr 1, 2021

Larrowe (Glinicki), Florence C.

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 99 years. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria (Donald) Skyles; five grandchildren, Stephanie (C.J.) Sargent, Donald (Elizabeth) Skyles Jr., Tyler Skyles, Isabella Skyles, and...

Josephine A. Schafer

Josephine A. Schafer

Mar 31, 2021

Josephine A. Schafer of Jackson passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 102 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur of 65 years of marriage, her parents Steve & Emma (Komora) Divish, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by brothers Stanley (Mary) and Robert (Nancy) Divish, sister Lorraine Drumheller and...

Stephen Donald Riede

Stephen Donald Riede

Mar 27, 2021

RIEDE, STEPHEN DONALD

of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 76 years. He is survived by three children, Elizabeth (Alan) Michaels, Stephen C. (Michelle) Riede, and Amy Brafford; grandchildren, Daniel, Aaron, Zachary, John Michaels, Connor Riede,...

Mary Alice Johnson (Schoen)

Mary Alice Johnson (Schoen)

Mar 24, 2021

Johnson (Schoen), Mary Alice

Age 73, of Jackson, MI passed away at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Mary was born and grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School. She graduated from the Borgess School of Nursing in Kalamazoo, MI in...

Kathy Keyes (Padyjasek)

Kathy Keyes (Padyjasek)

Mar 22, 2021

Keyes (Padyjasek), Kathy

Went to join her husband, the love of her life, Tom on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Born June 6. 1950 in Jackson, Michigan to Anthony and Phyllis Padyjasek. She married Tom Keyes in 1975 and had one daughter Sherry. Kathy enjoyed owning and racing harness horses with her husband...

Steven Allan Shiley

Steven Allan Shiley

Mar 22, 2021

of Jackson, passed away on March 22, 2021. He was born on November 24, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Allan Edward Shiley and Patricia Jean (Browning) Shiley. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna; daughters, Shannon Marie French (James) and Courtney Suzanne Bermack (Brian); grandchildren, Natasha Miller (Joseph), Caleb French, Cassia French, Jace French, Zachary French,...

Gordon Lawrence Heins P.E.

Gordon Lawrence Heins P.E.

Mar 20, 2021

Heins P.E., Gordon Lawrence

Born on September 23, 1929 in Nashville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ellen M. Heins (Fitzgerald); children, Dave (Cathy), Lawrence E. (Linda), Susan M., Thomas J. (Lisa), Patricia A., Christopher J., and Matthew R. (Judy);...

Edward L. Klee "Santa"

Edward L. Klee "Santa"

Mar 20, 2021

Klee (SANTA), Edward L.

Suffered a massive stroke on March 4, 2021 and passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born July 26, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Edward and Jennie Klee. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Linda; 3...

Paula H. Nabozny

Paula H. Nabozny

Mar 17, 2021

Paula H. Nabozny of Jackson passed away at Allegra Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility on March 17, 2021 at the age of 85.

Survived by her daughter, Beth A. Cox (Richard) and granddaughter Rachel.  She loved antiques and sold at the Jackson Antique Mall for 30+ years.  She made many friends there.  She loved her family, dogs ( she...

Thomas Hackett Clark

Thomas Hackett Clark

Mar 16, 2021

Clark, Thomas Hackett

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; son, Chris and his wife Margaret; grandchildren, Alex and Audrey Clark; brother, Howard Clark and his wife Judy; sisters, Riedy Clark of Denver and Florence Clark of Houston; many loving...

Greg Pula

Greg Pula

Mar 14, 2021

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. He was born February 16, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur and Patricia (McGovern) Pula.

Greg had a Masters of Public Administration and a nursing degree and worked in the mental health specializing on psychiatric units and for the State of Michigan in Corrections...

Delores Bullinger (Janke)

Delores Bullinger (Janke)

Mar 11, 2021

On March 11, 2021 Delores (Janke) Bullinger passed away peacefully at the age of 96. It is not when her life began or ended, it is what she did between the dash (1924-2021) that matters!

Delores was the mother of five children, however many others in the Bowen St. neighborhood considered her "mom".

When Delores's...

Daniel Paul Whitman

Daniel Paul Whitman

Mar 5, 2021

Whitman, Daniel Paul

63, of Leslie, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 under the loving care of his family and the staff of the Hospice Home. Daniel is survived by the son he adored, Wesley; step-daughter, Autumn, step-grandchildren, Josephine and Marcus; the sister he cherished, Virginia (Ginny) Kotait; brothers, John, Dennis, and Peter; and sister,...

John R. Dalton

John R. Dalton

Mar 4, 2021

Dalton, John R.

of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021 age 77. He is survived by two children, Angela (Scott) Morton and Andrew (Amy) Dalton; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Curtis, Kirsten Curtis, Claire Lewis, Nicholas Lewis, Julia Lewis; and Annabelle Dalton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John C....

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