obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...