obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

Blando, Patrick

Age 72, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Wendell and Leona along with his brothers Ron and Chuck. As a dedicated family man he is survived by his wife of 48 blissful years Patricia Blando (69), Chad Blando (48), Jason Blando (46), and Melonie Blando-Halm...

Oct 22, 2020

Wheeler, Joseph K.

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 68 years. He is survived by his wife Teri; children, LaDena Wheeler, Joan Wheeler, Jamie (Arnie) Wheeler-Nunnery, Angela (Brian) Parshall; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; siblings, Ken (Pat) Wheeler, Dennis (Phyllis) Wheeler, Phil (Bridgett) Wheeler, Ruthann Wheeler; brother-in-law, Jim Henley...

Oct 20, 2020

Nelson, Ronald Theodore

Passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Ron was born in River Philip, Nova Scotia, Canada on February 7, 1936 to Violet (Dykens) and Lyman Nelson. He was the oldest of seven children. He is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Sandra; daughter, Virginia Nelson and her husband, David Boyle; three grandsons,...

Oct 17, 2020

Hager, Percy E.

Son of Maurice and Ruth Hager, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the age of 93 years under the loving care of his family at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Percy has now joined his loving wife Mary of 73 years in their heavenly home. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2020

The way it was seen and lived by: ~"Dave" Myron Hayslett~ 11~24~1941  -  10~15~2020

Everyone often always says, "You only live once." - No. That isn't true. You LIVE every single nanosecond, you transition once in this lifetime. Things always happen for a reason (known or unbeknownst to us). There are no coincidences.

Dave passed...

Oct 14, 2020

McCave, Dorothy Irene

Of Springport, passed away at her daughter's home with the care of loving family and Elara Caring Hospice (By Your Side) at the age of 98 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born in Jackson, Michigan and also lived in Michigan Center and Fife Lake, Michigan. Dorothy is survived by two children, Thomas...

Oct 13, 2020

Janson, Stephen "Francis"

We sadly announce that our husband, father, and grandfather, Steve "Francis" Janson, age 78, entered into the loving arms of his heavenly family on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Steve leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Judy Kay; three children, Steve (Amy) Janson, Fred Janson, and Barbara (Richard) Scott; six grandchildren, Emilie (Jake) Buter,...

Oct 11, 2020

Medina, Maria Amada

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 90. Amada was preceded in death by her husband, Juan C. Medina; her father, David Gomez; her mother, Herlinda Garcia; and her three sisters and four brothers. Amada is survived by her children, Rev. Joel Medina, S.J., Iracema Crawford...

Oct 9, 2020

Kestner, Paul J

Went to be with The Lord peacefully at home under the care of Allegiance Hospice with his kids by his side on Friday, October 9th, 2020 at the age of 96 years. Preceded in death by spouse of 65 years, Joyce Kestner. Paul is survived by his children, Paula Kestner-Blair, Mike (Mechas) Kestner, Tom...

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....

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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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.

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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...