obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

December 26, 1956 – December 23, 2020

James Drongowski, after decades of battling the combined effects of long-term renal (FSGS) and heart disease (HCM), passed from this life on December 23rd, 2020 at his residence in Charleston, S.C. He was 63 years old. Born in Jackson, Michigan on December 26, 1956, he was preceded in death by...

Dec 23, 2020

Heins, Rose Ella

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and personal care giver, Barb Corwin on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the age of 93 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Margaret Heins-Harmon; son, Frederick J. and wife Kathy; three grandchildren, Jonetta, Brian, and Marrisa; three great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren....

Dec 19, 2020

Hildegard Geckle Wallace

93, beloved mother and grandmother peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Hildegard (Hilde) was a Christmas Eve baby born in 1926 to Eugene and Wihelmina Geckle in Freudenstadt, Germany. Hilde faced many obstacles throughout her life but was able to persevere using her faith in God and innate toughness. She was soft...

Dec 18, 2020

Rutkowski, Shirley A.

of Jackson, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She is survived by her three children, Cindy Carlson, Joe Skinner, and Julie Rivers; 8 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Raymond.

Shirley retired from the Protection Center...

Dec 14, 2020

Jabkiewicz, Vincent S.

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 age 72 years. Survived by his siblings; John J. Jabkiewicz, Patricia (David) Marvin and Daniel (Laurie) Jabkiewicz, several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Edith, sister Lisa Brandeberry and niece Nicole White. Vincent enjoyed pool, bowling and...

Dec 12, 2020

Wowianko, Thomas John Jr. "Tom"

Went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020 at the age of 55. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. He was born on February 23, 1965 in Jackson Michigan.

Tom was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Rick...

Dec 11, 2020

Neeley, Allen Robert

Age 56 of Jackson County suddenly passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020. He is survived by his parents Al & Mary Neeley, his girlfriend Christina Lucas, his sisters Joyce Snyder, Linda Greenleaf, Lori Kurpenski, and Penny Blossom, his beloved daughters Jordan Neeley and Elissa (Dustin) Atwood, and many grandchildren. Allen was a kind,...

Dec 10, 2020

Proseus (MacKenzie), Curt F.

Curt was born on October 27, 1956 and passed away on December 10, 2020 from Covid 19 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lon Proseus and Marilyn Houghton. He leaves behind his brothers; Denny Merx, Mark Proseus, Robb (Cindy) MacKenzie and Justin (Lara) Houghton; sisters, Victoria...

Dec 10, 2020

Kwaske, Ernest L. "Ernie"

On December 10, 2020, the faithful soul of Ernest Leonard Kwaske gently slipped from his earthly body to be received by Our Heavenly Father to rest in His Eternal Love. He was blessed at the end to be at his home, ready for the morning and quietly sitting in his chair sleeping when...

Dec 8, 2020

Jones, Gene R.

of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his daughter Debbie Jones Turner and son-in law Kevin Turner; son Gene Carl Jones, and daughter-in-law Julie Jones; grandchildren Antoinette Vega and grandson-in-law David Vega, Michael Turner and granddaughter-in-law Christin Turner, Gene Austin Jones...

Dec 8, 2020

Rooney, Mary F.

Mary passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 91, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital due to complications of Covid-19.  Mom was born in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Andrew and Frieda Kormos. She attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit and worked as an elevator operator as a young...

Dec 7, 2020

Hoch (Church), Alice May

Passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born to Anna M. (Franz) Church & Harry A. Church. Before she was married, Alice worked at Gilbert's Chocolates in Jackson, Michigan with her best friend, Jeannie (Taylor) Kimball. On September 9, 1950 she married Ralph B. Hoch in Jackson....

Dec 6, 2020

McVicker (Mackie), Mary

Passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born on June 27, 1926 in Jackson. She is survived by her two sons, H. Brewster McVicker III and David B. McVicker both of Harbor Springs, Michigan; two daughters, Jane M. Adamczyk and her husband Brian of Clarklake, Michigan and...

Dec 1, 2020

McKee, Mary Lynn

Of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 age 75 years. Survived by Son: Patrick McKee of Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter: Maureen (Tommy) Hesslau of Spring Arbor, Michigan, grandsons: Tommy of Kentwood, Michigan, Marshall of Jackson, and Jamie Hesslau of Torrance, California, sister In law: Paula Cagney of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and several nieces...

Nov 29, 2020

McKellar, Lawrence "Larry" G.

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Marianne; two sons, Patrick (Annette) Dochstader and Thomas Dochstader; three brothers, Ronald McKellar, Stanley McKellar, and Mike (Ann) Maske; six sisters, Norma McKellar, Dorathea Galantay, Kathi Cagney, Chris...

Nov 28, 2020

Jolie would like to let you all know that her work here is done. She received a call, on November 28, 2020, for the sort of offer you can't refuse. It is for an appointment from which she will not be returning. However, this assignment comes with an exciting sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends whom she...

Nov 26, 2020

Michaud, Gerald L.

Went Home to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in Manistee, MI on October 18, 1932. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy; son, Brian Michaud and grandson, Andrew. He is survived by his 7 sons; 6 daughters; 40 grandchildren; and 21...

Nov 24, 2020

Patricia A. (Sipes) McWaters, 2-12-1942 - 11-24-2020 and Leslie D. McWaters, 12-23-1944 - 11-24-2020, both born in Jackson, Michigan. Pat was born to Mary Patla and Arlond Sipes. Leslie "LD" was born to Gwendolyn Holmes and Claud McWaters Sr. Pat and LD were married on April 16, 1973 and had quite a love story. Pat was a no nonsense...

Nov 20, 2020

Ingalsbe, Robert Glen

(Known as Glen) went to be with the Lord suddenly, probably due to a heart attack, on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born in Yakima, Washington October 13, 1952, to Robert and Lola Ingalsbe. He worked in their orchard until graduating from Wapato High School in 1971. He attended United Electronics Institute in...

Nov 17, 2020

Lacinski, Robert J.

of Jackson, passed away at home peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his wife, Stella; two sons, Patrick (Shannon) Lacinski and Christopher Lacinski; step-daughter, Stacy Miller; grandchildren, Macy, Carson, Meris, Christopher II, Quentin; and Gaven; sister, Marybeth (Greg) Burt; brother-in-law, Butch Gutowski; and several...