obituaries

Jan 6, 2021

Lefere, Maurice J.

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on January 6, 2021 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his 5 children, Matt (Kim) Lefere, Jacqueline (Jim) Good, Jean (Tim) Morris, Diane (Dave) Rumler and Terry Lefere; 15 Grandchildren Bryan, Elise (Charles) Riley, Drew and Lauren Lefere, Kelli and...

Jan 4, 2021

Wowianko, Veronica "Jean"

Went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021 as the result of Covid-19 at the age of 76. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. She was born on April 9, 1944 in Jackson Michigan. Jean was preceded in death by her son Thomas Wowianko...

Jan 3, 2021

Mars, Cathleen

Died peacefully on January 3, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's /Dementia. Instead of dwelling on the painful disease that took her away, her family wishes to remember the impact she had on so many.

She was born and raised in Detroit, and later settled in Jackson where she had three beloved...

Jan 2, 2021

LaFond, Carol Jane

Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 69 years.

Preceded in death by her husband Gerald Robert LaFond. She is survived by four children, William Leroy Newman and Charlene with their three children Michael, Scott, and Zoey Newman; James Paul Newman and Janine with their eight...

Jan 2, 2021

McNaughton, Merrie

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Merrie joined her husband, Clayton, at home in Heaven. She was born on September 4, 1920. They were married December 14, 1940, in Alexandria, LA. They were separated by death in November, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Winifred Chambers; sister, Helen Hitchcock; and...

Jan 1, 2021

Finkell, Lloyd S.

of Jackson, passed away at his home on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 90 years. Survived by his daughter, Janice Gross and his cat, Peaches. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Finkell and son-in-law, Fred Gross. He was a United States Army Veteran of the...

Dec 30, 2020

Bayler (Grimmer), June Francis

Left this world the evening of Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and no longer has to contend with the "craziest year she had ever seen in her 98 years". She made her way safely to our one true home - thank you Jesus. June was the Matriarch of the closely combined Grimmer/Bayler family and...

Dec 29, 2020

Burke (Cooper), B. Lois

Passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 93 years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Burke, son David C. Burke and a "very special" sister in law, Dolores Repasy. In honoring her wishes, cremation has been selected,...

Dec 27, 2020

Marzano, Allan G.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Valerie; six children, Robert (Suzanne), Dr. David, Elizabeth (Bradley) Saunders, Joseph, Kathleen and Michael; seven grandchildren Megan, Matthew, Charles, Joshua, Catherine, Chloe, and Sydney; two sisters Janice and Nancy. He...

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...