obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

Hartsuff, Raymon Dean

Died peacefully at his home on August 28, 2020. He was 91 years of age. Born in Jackson to Stella Herman and L.Z. Hartsuff, Ray was raised by his mother and step-father, William B. Fisk. He served in the U.S. Army's occupation forces in Okinawa, Japan, 1946-47, at the close of WW2, before returning...

Aug 26, 2020

Meek, Derek Edward

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 40 years. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sharon (Joseph) Chmiel; two sisters, Angela Sundermann and Allison Meek; five children, Owen, Dylan, Jordan, Keagan, and Iris Meek; grandmother, Jean Meek; stepbrother, Michael Chmiel; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Aug 26, 2020

Kratofil (Berarducci), Mary Louise Died peacefully at her home at Brookdale Assisted Living in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.  She was born on March 22, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Alfred and Kathryn J. (Fatica) Berarducci. She was married to Joseph Anthony Kratofil (Sr.) of Hamilton, Montana on August 21, 1965 at St. Scholastica Church in Detroit,...

Aug 25, 2020

Braun, Ann Passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice, Jackson, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was 89. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Ed) Hass of Jackson; her son Bruce (Veronica) Braun of Maui, HI; her grandchildren Jason Hass of Cincinnati, OH; Kanoe and Maika Braun, both of Maui, HI; great-grandchildren Cruz and Mahina Braun (Brenda) of Maui, HI;...

Aug 24, 2020

McCann, Shaun Joseph

Passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020 at age 64 surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by parents Bob and Virginia McCann; in laws, Joe and Helen Terry. Survived by Jan, wife and soulmate of almost 42 years; children, Alison (Rob) Levy, Erin (Cameron) McArthur, Dylan (Mandy) McCann; grandchildren, Lincoln,...

Aug 24, 2020

Michael Fearer died at home in Grass Lake, Michigan on August 24, 2020, at the age of 84 from his battle with cancer.

Mike was born on June 23, 1936, in Plymouth, Michigan, to Fred and Gladys Fearer and attended Plymouth High School. He married Esther Hall on December 3, 1977. Mike Fearer has always been an...

Aug 21, 2020

Moran, Lois E.

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Michael; 4 children, Dave (Beth) Moran, Tom (Barb) Moran, Dan Moran, and Michele (Don) Durecki; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Aug 21, 2020

Joseph Kenneth Maloney

62, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away at home on August 21, 2020 after a long illness. Being born a preemie, Joe defied all odds again of an initial 2-year diagnosis and fought a long and courageous 14-year battle with cancer. With the support and love of family and friends Joe was able...

Aug 9, 2020

Briggs, Mrs. Juanita M.

passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice in Jackson, Michigan. Mrs. Briggs was born on August 4, 1938 to the late Herman and Martha Teeples. Juanita was married to the late Louis C. Briggs for 14 years. Juanita is survived by 3 sons, Kevin, Opie, and Edward...

Aug 7, 2020

Robbins (Kingsley), Mary M.

Age 77, of Pleasant Lake, Michigan, formerly of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on August 7, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Mary was born February 6, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan to Elden and Margaret Smith. She grew up in Jackson, graduated from St. John Catholic School in 1961 and later obtained...

Aug 7, 2020

Strunk, Henry John

of Jackson, Michigan passed away August 7, 2020 at the age of 87. A long-time resident of Jackson, Henry spent most of his working years in power boiler design. He was employed by Jackson-based Commonwealth Engineering starting in 1973. He had the opportunity to work on the design and support the build of several...

Aug 7, 2020

Csage, Raymond

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 7th, 2020 after experiencing weeks of declining health. He had just turned 87. Ray is survived by his wife of 57 years, Florence, and his three children Sue (Bob) VanCamp, Mary (Dave Gould) Csage, and Steve (Kim) Csage along with his five grandchildren...

Aug 6, 2020

Maurer, Anneliese R.

Of Jackson, passed away August 6th, 2020. She was born on July 7th, 1936 in Zweibrucken, Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman J. Maurer of Jackson. Father: Rudolf Mehrhof, Mother: Anneliese Hein, Stepfather: Franz Hein and Brother-in-Laws Stefan Schon of Germany and Peter Maurer of Jackson, MI . Surviving family...

Aug 4, 2020

Fryer (Lewis), Marilynn Lee

Age 74, passed away on August 4, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. She fought a spirited battle with courage and grace since 2008 with cancer and heart disease. She was married for 52 years to her husband Jerry who survives her. They had three children, Matthew (wife Lainie and six grandchildren) of South Lyon,...

Aug 3, 2020

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Rose (Till), Phyllis Jean

Passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the age of 92 years. She was born on April 13, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William "Bill" Rose and her parents, Frederick Till and Harriett (Slater). She is survived by her...

Jul 24, 2020

Ebbinghaus, Ross E.

Born on October 25, 1923 in Muncie, Indiana and passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 in the loving care of his family, friends and staff of the Jackson County Medical Care Facility.

He is survived by his daughter Yvonne Clark; one granddaughter Trisa; two great-grandchildren Madison and Grant. He was preceded...

Jul 22, 2020

Cummings, Richard L. "Dick"

A lifelong Jackson resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the age of 89 years under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Bethany Home. He is survived by his second wife, Mary Ann Cummings; son, Charles (Rachel); three grandchildren, Kelsey, Edward, and Richard; brothers, Leo and...

Jul 18, 2020

Herder, Sharon Kay

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the age of 79 years. Sharon was a long time resident of Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter Shelly Williams and her husband , Ben Williams; one son, Bernie Herder and his wife Karie Herder, one granddaughter Madyson...

Jul 11, 2020

Garcia, Sylvia M.

Age 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday July 11th surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a very kind, caring and compassionate woman who touched the hearts of anyone that knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family, babysitting her grandson and scenic car rides...

Jul 11, 2020

Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 age 78 years.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Woodson "Cleo" Yates. She was very proud of her family and her children- sons Jeffrey Yates and Timothy (Gail) Yates, daughters Melissa (Monte) Desero, Kathryn Yates and Angela (Greg) Pequet, sister Ruth (Dave) Magee, nine...