obituaries

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...

Jan 27, 2021

Johnson, Norman Lee

Went to be with the Lord and rejoin his beloved wife, DeAnna on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Norm was preceded in death by wife, DeAnna; mother and father, Rodney Gale and Barbara Johnson Sr; and his daughter, Lisa. Norm was survived by his brothers, Rodney G. Johnson Jr. (Anita) and David L. Johnson (Vallie);...

Jan 25, 2021

Fredrickson, Monica Lee

Passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Monday, January 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Jean Clayton; sisters, Barb Peavy and Diane Walz.

Leaving behind her husband of 21 years, Steve Lindahl; sister Mary and Pete Jordan; and her 3 stepchildren, Teresa, Jessica,...

Jan 25, 2021

Eder, Daniel A.

of Jackson, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 66 years. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kati; one son, Samuel (Lauren) Eder; two beautiful granddaughters, Payton and Parker "Cheeky"; mother, Doylene Eder; mother-in-law, Joanne McCrum; siblings, James Eder, Teresa (Burt) Richardson, Mary...

Jan 22, 2021

Bradley, George

Born September 22, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1964 and joined the Navy that fall and served for six years. The first two years were spent in the Nuclear training schools and then he served on the aircraft...

Jan 18, 2021

Dake, LaVerne E. "Bud"

of Spring Arbor, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson after a few days of hospitalization at the age of 88 years. "Bud" as he was called by friends and family was born July 10. 1932 in Jackson, Michigan to Vern and Genevieve Dake. His three...

Jan 15, 2021

Eicher (Cummings), Julie Ann

Age 60, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Julie was born on August 30, 1960 in Jackson, MI to Leo and Kathy Cummings. She was raised on Waterloo Street and attended St. Joes and then graduated in 1978 from...

Jan 15, 2021

Henderson, Dora K.

of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and friends on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jack D. Henderson. She is survived by six children, Tanya Biami, Renee A. (Charlie) Vinson, Tecla (Jerry),...

Jan 14, 2021

age 89, passed away on January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 63 years, Carl F. Bachle, in 2017.

Pat was born April 8, 1931, in Springfield, Illinois, to Harold and Loretta (Rodems) Kalish and was raised in Springfield and South Bend, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's...

Jan 11, 2021

Frey, Benjamin John

Age 92, of Jackson passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 peacefully at home, with his wife and daughters by his side.

Ben was the owner of the Jackson Automatic Sprinkler Company for many years, a business started by his father.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a...

Jan 9, 2021

Dutton (Jackson) (Depew), Verdner

Formerly of North Tonawanda, New York entered into rest January 9, 2021 in Jackson, Michigan. Verdner married Ernest M. Depew Jr in 1962. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her long time friend James Willmouth of Detroit, MI; her son, Steven (Pamela) Depew of Jackson, MI; daughter, Debora Derrick of...

Jan 7, 2021

Price, Roy E.

of Jackson, passed away at his home under the loving care of his family on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by one son, Roy E. (Tonia) Price II; one daughter, Peggy Sue Brown; three stepchildren; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Sherman (Gladys) Price, Daniel Price,...