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Rosalie Corwin

Rosalie Corwin

Oct 8, 2020

Corwin, Rosalie

of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Countryside Care Center at the age of 78 years. Preceded in death by her two husbands, Robert Adisek and George Corwin; grandson, Mark Bibler; mother, father, and three brothers. She is survived by her four children, William E. Adisek, Beatrice L. (Jeffrey) Maxwell, Annette M....

Betty A. Daly

Betty A. Daly

Oct 7, 2020

Daly, Betty A.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Cornelius "Neil" Daly. She is survived by her three sons, Shawn (Donna) Daly, Thomas (Cindy) Daly, and Brian (Susan) Daly; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Corey O. Brautigam

Corey O. Brautigam

Oct 7, 2020

Brautigam, Corey O.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 96 years. He is survived by his wife of 71½ years, Dorothy; three children, Raymond, David, Sandra (Mike Strader); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie Nau. Preceded in death by his three brothers, Norman, Dale, and Raymond.

Corey...

Alice A. Knight

Alice A. Knight

Oct 6, 2020

Knight, Alice A.

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the age of 95 years.  She is survived by her three children, Michael (Kathleen) Knight, Tim Knight and Belinda (David) Brunning; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Heather Knight; and brother, Earl (Lois) Westervelt. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John...

Donald N. Mudge

Donald N. Mudge

Oct 3, 2020

Mudge, Donald N.

of Michigan Center, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by two children, Ruth (James) Daley and Richard (Shawnette) Mudge; one grandson; and sister, Mary LaCreta. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Mudge.

Donald was proud of his work at...

Roger James (Rocky) Sullivan

Roger James (Rocky) Sullivan

Oct 1, 2020

Sullivan, Roger James (Rocky)

After living out his entire nine lives, Rocky passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, just three days shy of his 72nd birthday. He was born on October 4, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan. He was the youngest in a set of triplets to Roger and Mary K. (Sykes) Sullivan. He graduated from St....

Marilyn Jean Houghton

Marilyn Jean Houghton

Sep 30, 2020

Houghton, Marilyn Jean

Passed away on September 30, 2020 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Houghton.

She is survived by sons, Denny Merx, Curt Proseus, Mark Proseus, Robb (Cindy) Mackenzie and Justin (Lara) Houghton; daughters, Victoria (Richard) Demboski and Heather Davis. She also leaves her four legged...

Leo J. Fitzpatrick

Leo J. Fitzpatrick

Sep 28, 2020

Fitzpatrick, Leo J.

Age 80 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, September 28th, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; children, Leo (Katy), Dawn Alger (Dan), Todd (Laurie); grandchildren, Austin, Erica, Cody, Emilie, and Mason Fitzpatrick, Caleb, Kyle (Veronica), and Cameron Alger; great grandson, Jackson Leo...

Gretchen Ann Hilden (Hudler)

Gretchen Ann Hilden (Hudler)

Sep 25, 2020

Hilden (Hudler), Gretchen Ann

Passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 68 at Arbor Manor under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Jacqueline Hilden and Melissa Hilden and her father, Donald Hudler. She is survived by her mother, Greta Hudler and eight siblings, Donna Riley, Kurt...

Shirley Ann Hanson

Shirley Ann Hanson

Sep 25, 2020

Hanson, Shirley Ann

Passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 83 at home peacefully under the loving care of her family. Proceeded in death by her parents Hillery and Verna Keeton of Red Bay, Alabama, her husband Donovan O. Hanson, daughter Kimberly Childers, stepson Paul D. Hanson, stepdaughter Audrey D. Hanson, precious great grand-daughter...

Julianne Therese "Julie" Bacik

Julianne Therese "Julie" Bacik

Sep 22, 2020

Bacik, Julianne Therese "Julie"

Passed away on Tuesday, September, 22 2020 at the age of 76 following a courageous journey with multiple health issues. Survived by husband Thomas Bacik; children, Therese (Drew) Milam, Dana (Jon) Fillmore, and Rev. Robert Crowley Bacik; grandchildren, Ally Milam, Jake Milam, Melanie Milam, Jessica Fillmore and Zachary Fillmore; sisters, Peggy (R.W.) Cronenweth,...

William D. "Duke" Kelley

William D. "Duke" Kelley

Sep 21, 2020

Kelley, William D. "Duke"

Passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, on his wife's birthday, at the age of 97 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine. He is survived by his seven children, William P. (Susan) Kelley, Mary C. (George) Edwards, Susan A. (Timothy) Debolt, Thomas M. (Linda) Kelley, Sharon Marie (Hub) Vogt,...

Mary Janet "Jan" Harwood

Mary Janet "Jan" Harwood

Sep 19, 2020

Harwood, Mary Janet "Jan"

Passed away on Saturday morning, September 19, 2020 at her home of 40 years in Jackson, but not before Father Tim was able to pay her a visit and sing her favorite Christmas song. She is survived by her four children: Mark (Jody Harwood) of Birmingham, MI; David Harwood of McLoud, OK; Jane...

Sarah E. Hall (Mure)

Sarah E. Hall (Mure)

Sep 16, 2020

Hall (Mure), Sarah E.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident at the age of 49 years. She is survived by her daughter, Cecelia R. Mead; mother, Anita M. Mure; brother and sisters, Suzanne Mure, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Bieszk, William Mure and Mechele (Harold) Levy; nieces and nephews, Alex,...

Shirley Ann Shafley

Shirley Ann Shafley

Sep 13, 2020

Shafley, Shirley Ann

Age 92, born June 28, 1928, in Jackson, Michigan. Widow of Charles "Bill" Smith, 25 years, and Harry "Ken" Shafley, 40 years, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Kathleen Harsch, her brothers, David and Tony Harsch and many other relatives and friends. Shirley...

Michael W. Brieger

Michael W. Brieger

Sep 13, 2020

Brieger, Michael W.

Passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a brief illness on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was the husband of Katherine for nearly 48 years. He was the father of Michael, Sarah, Aaron, Julie, and Adam. He was the grandfather of eight. He is also survived by his three sisters and two brothers....

Kara Evans (Kreuer)

Kara Evans (Kreuer)

Sep 10, 2020

Evans (Kreuer), Kara

Of Jackson passed away surrounded by her loving family by after a long battle with breast cancer on Thursday, September 10, 2020 age 42 years. Survived by her husband, Dexter Evans; three children, Devin Cross, A'shari'a Evans, and Dexter Evans Jr.; sister, Christine Kreuer; nieces and nephews, Ayla Gore, Zackary Gore, Jacob Gore, Sydney...

James Paul Maurer

James Paul Maurer

Sep 8, 2020

Maurer, James P.

of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1934 on All Souls Day in Nashville, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce M. Maurer; sons, James the II (Kelly) of Pemberville, Ohio and Michael...

Barbara Ann Barton (Haener)

Barbara Ann Barton (Haener)

Sep 7, 2020

Barton (Haener), Barbara Ann

Died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 7, 2020 in Jackson, Michigan. She was born on December 23, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Arnold J. and Dorothy (Sochacki) Haener. She was married to Bruce A. Barton of Jackson on February 2, 1962 in St. Stephen's Catholic Church, New Boston, Michigan. She...

George Herbert Sewell

George Herbert Sewell

Sep 5, 2020

Sewell, George Herbert

of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann; son, Christopher (Misty) Sewell; grandchildren, Evan Finch and Destiny and Sondra Sewell; and sisters, Linda (Tom) Ridgway and Ann (Bruce) Deverman. Preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa...

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