obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2020

Sczykutowicz (Dubay), Marion Edith

Peacefully passed away at Bethany Adult Care on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born on June 30, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Edith Dubay. Marion is survived by her children, Diane (Jerry) Bogdan of Jackson, Carol (Phil) Garver of Brooklyn, Michigan, Sharon (Ed) Wright of...

Nov 11, 2020

Nastally, Myrna Constance

Of Hopkins, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 11th , 2020 at the age of 76 years. Myrna is survived by her loving husband Albert Nastally Jr.; her son Paul Nastally; her grandson Dylan Nastally; sister Madelyn Albert; siblings-in-law Richard Nastally, Robert Nastally and Patty Brownrigg, numerous nieces, nephews and friends....

Nov 9, 2020

Wells (Smith), Gertrude

of Jackson, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Nick) Finos, son, Robert (Cindy) Wells; four grandchildren, Kristen (Guillermo Mazdonado) Wells, Kristopher (Izabella) Wells, Shawna (Chris Curran) Finos, and Sgt. Lora Finos; sister, Alice (Walt) Riske; and her loving dog, Crissy. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 9, 2020

Ludwig, Bonnie

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to all, passed away with her children by her side on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 72. Bonnie succumbed to illness after a long and courageous battle, but not without a fight, which if you knew her was expected. She is survived by...

Nov 4, 2020

Pulka, Georgia L.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her son, Louis Pulka; daughter, Katherine (Timothy) Griffith; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Louis J. Pulka...

Nov 3, 2020

Worden, Maria S.

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the age of 69 years. She is survived by her three children, Sara Worden-Ledwidge, Ryan Worden (Sara Hayslett), and Kelly (Chad) Walker; two grandchildren, Abbey Worden-Ledwidge and Magnus Walker; and James Worden.

Maria was a receptionist for many years at Dr. Gary...

Nov 1, 2020

Videto (Wernet), Phyllis Jean

Phyllis struggled for several years with a variety of health issues, facing them with grace and courage. She passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 at age 87, attended by her loving family. Born in Jackson on Aug. 1, 1933, Phyllis was the youngest child of John B. and Mary Wernet. She was...

Nov 1, 2020

Smith, Kevin Lee

Age 41, of Jackson Michigan, formerly of Maybee, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was the son of Edith McFarland of Jackson and the late Ricki (Debra) Smith of Maybee.

Kevin was a high school graduate of Dundee High. He enjoyed going to the Milan Dragway on the weekends...

Oct 30, 2020

Sawicki, Steven Lee

Age 73, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 after an 8 year battle with Prostate Cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Deborah; children, Steven David (Amy) Sawicki and Andrea (Tony) Moore; his wife's children whom he also raised as his own, Kelly (Levi) Whitney, Steven (Becky) Omans, Amanda...

Oct 26, 2020

Linden, Laura Lea

Age 51, passed into eternal life on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on September 12, 1969 and graduated from Onsted High School in 1988.  She went to college later and completed her associate degree in computer programming in 2017. She loved to serve people in her work as customer...

Oct 26, 2020

True, Paul Howard

Passed away Monday October 26, 2020 at the age of 88 under the loving care of his family and Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospice Care Paul was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family and friends also loved Horse Racing and golfing when ever...