obituaries

Jan 16, 2026

Reardon, Christopher Michael Age 31, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on January 16, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.  Chris was born on July 20, 1994, in Jackson, Michigan. He graduated with honors from Lumen Christi High School in Jackson in 2012. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from Baker College, earning a degree in secondary education....

Jan 15, 2026

Lienhard, Marie K.

Peacefully passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at Brightside Assisted Living on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 88 years.  She is survived by her two children, Kurt M. Lienhard and Amy M. Lienhard and her granddaughter Mia Isabella Lienhard.  She was preceded in death by...

Jan 7, 2026

After years of promising that "you'll miss me when I'm gone," I have finally delivered. Like most things on my "to do" list, I procrastinated as long as possible.  I was blessed to cross paths with many in my lifetime and I hope that you remember it as I do- as a positive experience. Hopefully we shared a libation...

Dec 30, 2025

Doyle, Timothy James

Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2025, at his home in Decatur, Michigan. Born on October 24,1951 in Jackson, Michigan, he lived a life characterized by kindness, humor, caring for the health and wellness of others, generosity, and a deep commitment to his faith, community, and family. Timothy (Tim)...

Dec 28, 2025

Paulis, William (Bill) 1930- 2025

Of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday December 28th, 2025, in the comfort of his bed.  He was 95 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. William Paulis was born on November 2nd, 1930, in Akron, OH. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and...

Dec 28, 2025

Gauthier, Jean Lois

Of Rives Junction, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at home under the loving care of her family at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her children, Ken Gauthier, Janet Burley, Jackie (Chuck) Garrison, Karen (Jeff) Lin, Sharon (Rob Bendik) Mills, Lorrie Bedore, and Lynn Taylor; also Jim Mills...

Dec 27, 2025

Booth, Lisa Ann

Age 40, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025. Lisa was born December 12, 1985 to Mark Booth and Judy Booth. She was a 2004 Lumen Christi graduate. While at Lumen Christi she served as a student athletic training aide for the football and basketball teams. Lisa graduated as a Medical Assistant from Jackson...

Dec 26, 2025

Lowell Franklin Swartz, age 84, of Jackson Michigan, passed peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by family. His life was a voyage of discovery and adventure.  He was born on December 19,1941 in Lincoln, Michigan in a drafty, one room cabin during a snowstorm to Clayton and Ada Swartz. Like so many of his generation, he caught polio at...

Dec 21, 2025

Patrick (Pat) LaVerne Burke of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on December 21, 2025, at the age of 85.

Pat is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda (Sponsler) Burke; his children, Susan Gallagher (Todd) and Jason Burke (Christina); and his grandchildren, Ryan, Shaylyn, Patrick, and Poppy. He...

Dec 21, 2025

Jacquelyn Anne Idzior Jackson, Michigan

Jacquelyn Anne Idzior (Corbett), beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her home with the love she spent a lifetime giving on December 21, 2025 at the age of 73.  She was born on December 17, 1952 in Flint, Michigan, to the late Leo and Frances Corbett (Schlee).  ...

Dec 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Kristina Marie Erven-Brannick announce her passing on Friday December 19th, 2025 at the age of 64 years old.

Kristina enjoyed spending time outdoors walking trails and enjoying nature, listening to music, and being with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who especially cherished cooking...

Dec 18, 2025

Donnelly, James

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 74 years. James is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy; children, Sara (Dave) Harvey, Arthur, Kathleen (Jason) Learman and Thomas (Kim); grandchildren, Annie and Paige Learman; brothers and sisters, Mary Ann, Robert (Karen), Lynn (Robert) Austin and Jack (Rita); and...

Dec 18, 2025

Passed away on December 18, 2025.  She was born December 30, 1938 and married Joseph in 1960.  She was preceded in death: son, Timothy John Fitzgerald; father, Orville Rowe; mother, Josephine Olen McAvoy; uncles and aunts-Robert and Mary Hill, Clarence Cook, and Martha Cook; cousins-Norman Cook, Lowell (Betty) Cook, and Gary Cook; and grandparents-Levi and Nevada Edgar and James...

Dec 15, 2025

Of Rives Township, passed away accidently on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Cumming dedicated more than four decades to broadcasting in the Lansing and Jackson areas, including over 25 years at WLNS. When WLNS General Manager, Marci Daniels, began to lead the station, she was told Cumming was widely regarded as one of the finest engineers in the...

Dec 13, 2025

McLaughlin, Rita Age 98, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 , after a brief stay at Henry Ford Hospice Home.  The daughter of the late Gregory and Ursula (Desch) Forsthoefel, Rita was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 13, 1927. She moved with her family to Springfield, Massachusetts and then to Adrian, Michigan.  After graduating from St. Mary's...

Dec 8, 2025

Cameron was born on February 12, 2001 and passed away on December 8, 2025.  Cameron was a very dedicated son and father.  He came into this world fighting and continued that throughout his whole life.  Cameron is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Meko and his three children, Kohlton, Kamden and Lakelynn; and aunts and uncles, Tim (Karen) Meko,...

Dec 8, 2025

Ashlee Lindell Padgett, born September 16, 1996, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and a heart that touched everyone who knew her. For the past three years, Ashlee bravely battled Lupus—a struggle she faced with remarkable strength and resilience. Despite the challenges she endured, she continued to show love, generosity, and...

Dec 7, 2025

Ray, born May 28, 1959 in Jackson, Michigan to John and Anna May Shaughnessy, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2025 with family by his side. He was a 1977 graduate of Lumen Christi High School and worked almost forty years as a machinist here in Jackson. Ray loved his siblings, his nieces and nephews and hosting the family...

Dec 3, 2025

Clayton, Gordon Kenneth

Age 86, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson. Gordon is survived by his son, Terry (Cindy) Clayton, his daughter, Lori (Duane) Hock; grandchildren Patrick (Mai) Clayton, Elizabeth (Hunter) Alpert, Jamie Hock,  and Ben Clayton, and great-grandchildren Mason and Cora....

Dec 2, 2025

Jenkins, Joyce

Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and hospice on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the age of 93 years.  She is survived by her children and spouses, Marlene (Larry) Smith, Harry Miles, Melody (Bruce) Chapman, Pam (Carl) Boatman, Tim Jenkins, and Jim Jenkins; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren...