obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

Schulz, Shirley Ann

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 under the loving care of Residential Hospice and her grandson Wesley, widow of Robert C. Schulz Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Schulz; son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. Schulz (Lynn) Jr.; three grandchildren, Wesley (Jeslyan) Schulz, Michelle (Clint) Schulz, and Lauren Schulz; three...

Feb 27, 2021

Melvin Jack Smith, 78, of Jackson was called home by our Lord on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. He was born on Feb. 27, 1943 in Adrian, MI. to Jack C. Smith and Lila M. (Kittle) Smith. Melvin proudly served in the United States Army from 1961-1964 and was stationed in Germany. He returned to the United States and was...

Feb 26, 2021

On Friday, Feb, 26th 2021, Douglas Alan Caldwell lost his brave four year battle with cancer.  A battle he fought while maintaining a full-time career at Consumer's Energy, being the best husband a wife could ask for, as well as an amazing father of four children, and grandfather to two grandchildren. Doug's gentle and loving heart touched the lives of...

Feb 25, 2021

Sill (Mergler) Lilly

Lilly Mergler Sill was born on July 30,1932 and passed peacefully on February 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Lilly was born in Biebesheim, Germany where she grew up in the turbulent war years that taught her resilience and courage. That strength helped her to leave Germany behind to make a life in...

Feb 23, 2021

Owens, John Joseph

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, age 77. He was preceded in death by parents Edward Joseph Owens and Minnie Delaney (Derusha), and stepson Raymond Abdul-Aziz Wesolowski. John is survived by his wife, Genevieve; son and daughter-in-law Keith and Karen Owens of Chaptico, MD; daughter and son-in-law Allison and Daniel Landry...

Feb 21, 2021

Hoffman, William Arthur

Joined his "Lovey" Loretta; daughter Connie; 4 brothers and parents in Heaven on February 21, 2021. He left behind a legacy of 6 children and their spouses; 20 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

"Red" served Proudly in the US Navy on a LST in the South Pacific during WWII at...

Feb 16, 2021

Sayers (Carter), Joan Carmen

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, age 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Sayers of 68 years, parents Adrian and Helen (Dunne) Carter, and grandson, Sean Marcus Reardon. Joan is survived by her son David of Clarklake, MI; daughter Ann of Tallahassee, FL; son and daughter-in-law...

Feb 14, 2021

Trumble, John J.

Passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at the age of 84 years. He was born on September 11, 1936 and was the fifth child out of ten children. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Trumble and her children, Tammy Lovely, Scott Merrill, Pat Merrill; and his children, Steven Trumble, David Trumble, Mark...

Feb 14, 2021

McCollum (Wernet), Patricia

Passed away on Valentine's Day. Patricia, the daughter of John and Mary Wernet, was born in Jackson on October 26th, 1924. She met her husband Frank (Mac) at the beginning of World War II and they were married before he entered the Air Force. Upon his return they quickly started their family and had...

Feb 13, 2021

Fitzpatrick (Smith), Nancy S.

of Jackson passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospice on Saturday, February 13th, 2021. A graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, she provided secretarial and book keeping services to three generations of attorneys at the Kelly Law Office. Nancy was a woman...

Feb 12, 2021

Platte, John Paul

of Jackson, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 91 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou of Flora, IL.; son, Michael A.; daughters, Diane, Mary Sue Norkey and Carol Terburg; brother, Richard; sisters, Rita Thomas, Nellie Haeck, Doris Repichowski, Kathleen Rigg, Joan Colbert, Jean Wirick...

Feb 11, 2021

Hoffman, Loretta Eleanor

Passed away at home on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the age of 92 with her beloved husband of 71 years by her side. She loved her family. Survived by husband Bill, sons Ron, Tim (Nancy), Dan (Janice), Greg (Colleen), Gary (Wendy) and daughter Karen (Curtis) Chatters, 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter,...

Feb 11, 2021

Shelby Jean Graetz, with her loving family following her specific wishes, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2021 from pancreatic cancer. She was born on September 4, 1937 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Dottie Zenz (Burke).

Shelby met the love of her life, Thomas aka "Tom", when she ran into the back of...

Feb 10, 2021

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 94 years. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary "Peggy". He was preceded in death by his son Brian James Richardson in 1998. He is also survived by 6 children, Mariana (Peter) Cole, Robert P. Richardson, Ellen Markiewicz, David (Trina) Richardson, Susan (Roger)...

Feb 10, 2021

Rappleye, Bernice G.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age 93 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Donald R. Rappleye. She is survived by her children, Pam (Tom) Dolan, Greg (Marcia) Rappleye, Mark (Sally) Rappleye, Cynthia (Chet) Teater, Brian (Peggy) Rappleye and Christopher (Anne) Rappleye; 14...

Feb 9, 2021

Foster, David Lee

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet A. Foster; three children, Kimberly (Mark) Lasky, Kellie (Nikita) Anderson, and David (Tammy) Foster; eight grandchildren, Ashily (Steve) Donlan, Tyler Lasky, Rebecca (Jon Frost)...

Feb 7, 2021

Smith, Thomas Charles

Tom Smith, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Tom was the son of John and Irene Smith, who preceded him in death. Loving and devoted husband of 39 years to Jenny (Virginia Fridd), and dedicated father to Shanna (Dave) Turyan, Sheela (John) Federici, Sarra Smith, and Tommy Smith. An adoring...

Feb 6, 2021

Marcia J. Polewka passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home, after a year long battle with cancer. Marcia was the daughter of Walter J. and Sophie M. Polewka, who preceded her in death. A lifelong resident of Jackson, Marcia was born at Mercy Hospital on July 20, 1953. She graduated from Lumen Christi...

Feb 3, 2021

Stafford, Richard Lee "Dick"

Of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, under the care of hospice, surrounded by his children and friend Shirley Clement. Richard was 94 years old. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Doris H. He is survived by his 11 children, Tom (Debbie) Stafford of Stevens Point,...

Feb 1, 2021

Tuthill, Jan L.

Formerly of Jackson, died very unexpectedly in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 1, 2021. Jan was a longtime resident of Jackson before relocating to Grand Rapids to be closer to family. Born in Godlinze, Gronigen, the Netherlands, Jan immigrated to the United States in 1953. After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree...