obituaries

Jun 7, 2020

Passed peacefully into eternal life with his eldest son David by his side, on June 7, 2020. He is now holding the hand of his son, Mokey Trudell, for eternity. With great-grandson Blake, parents John and Fern Trudell, and brothers Phil, Dan and wife Cherie, and Paul Trudell.

Dave is survived by the mother of his children,...

Jun 6, 2020

Welchli (Klavon), Victoria L.

of Grawn, Michigan, formerly of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 8 years, John R. Welchli; three children, Heather (Andy) Roberts, Christina (Pat) Jolly, and Grant Welchli; two grandsons, Nolen and Jack Roberts; three sisters, Bernadette Klavon, Emmie...

Jun 6, 2020

Stapley (Fleming), Colleen Louise

Age 55, of Jackson, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, surrounded by her children, Conner and Gabi Stapley and her fiancé, Grant Blom after a courageous battle with kidney failure.

She is survived by her beloved son...

Jun 6, 2020

McCourtie, Cheryl Dee Rose, Elgin Faust

Went home to be with the Lord together on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Cheri was born on October 17, 1963. She graduated from Western Schools and the JCC Nursing Program. She was proud to be a registered nurse and was employed at Detroit Medical Center Sinai Hospital. She was an active...

Jun 6, 2020

Age 83, of Pleasant Lake, passed away Saturday morning, June 6, 2020 at home under the care of his family and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice from Alzheimer's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and William Emery; brothers, Tony and Bill; sisters, Aileen, Marilyn, Patricia, and Joan; his son, John; and his grandson, Sean Michael Emery....

Jun 6, 2020

Rose, Elgin Faust

Passed away with his mother, Cheryl D. McCourtie, on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He is survived by his Father, Daniel and Step Mother Traci, Sister Jennifer; Half-Sister Taylor; Half-Brother Parker, Aunt Laurie, Uncles Rick, Don, and Kevin; Grandfather Jack; Grandmother Virgina; and Nephew Jasper. Elgin was born on January 4, 1991. He graduated from...

Jun 3, 2020

Wills, Fay-Ellen

Born on February 24, 1938 and died on June 3, 2020. Our mother, auntie, grandmother, great grandmother, friend passed away peacefully in her sleep. Mom was born in Detroit to Angela and Ferdinando Giuliano. She married John E. Wills in 1961 and had four children John (Sue), Nick (1958-2019), Andrea and Matthew(Marsha). Grandchildren include Eric...

Jun 1, 2020

Louagie, Gerald Michael "Chip"

Went home to be with our Lord on June 1st, 2020. Chip was a 1989 graduate of Lumen Christi High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald David Louagie (Jerry) and his grandparents Robert and Eva Cross, and Victor and Dorothy Louagie. He is survived by his mother Roberta Louagie,...

Jun 1, 2020

Richards, Edward Dale Jr.

Ed was born on November 20, 1947 in Hillsdale, the firstborn son of Edward Dale Richards and Wanda Mary Richards (Stauft). Ed passed away on June 1, 2020. He married Marie Rose Tava on February 4, 2000. He graduated from Pittsford High School and Washtenaw Community College. He served as Communications Director in...

May 28, 2020

McDevitt, Gerald John "Jerry"

Born April 9, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the age of 89. Jerry was born to Gerald and Alice (Thompson) McDevitt. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1949 and Jackson Community College in 1952. After graduation he married Shirley Ann Roehm in 1952.

May 28, 2020

Denton (Wiles), Erna Louise

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at her home in Spring Arbor, Michigan with her family by her side. She was born January 5, 1937 the daughter of Ernest Wiles and Elsie (Albert) Nastally. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Tim (Nancy)...

May 26, 2020

Renfer, Damian J.

Was born July 21, 1966 and passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 due to failing health. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael J. and Bethany A. Renfer. He is survived by two brothers, Todd (Kristy) and Scott (Teresa). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles and cousins. Damian was...

May 25, 2020

Drongowski, Antoinette Jane "Tosia"

Passed away on May 25, 2020 at Bethany Care Home at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Stanley J. Drongowski (Charlie), her eldest son, Michael S. Drongowski, her mother, Antoinette Dubinski Nogaj, father, Anthony Dubinski and sister Helen Powell. Mrs. Drongowski was born in...

May 18, 2020

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Raymond and son, Steven .  She is survived by her five children, James (Linda), Judi (David) Beaudoin, Lynne (Don) Flippo, Robert (Lisa), and Chris; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Anita attended St. Joseph's Nursing School in Hancock, Michigan graduating in...

May 17, 2020

Conklin, Irene Marie Age 92 went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020 while at home under the loving care of her family.  She was born on September 27, 1927 in Jackson to Julius and Anna (Trepka) Doering.  She is survived by her children, Kathy Conklin, Michael (Marie) Conklin, Cindy (Chris) Kokoczka, Carol (Randy) Czubko, Aileen...

May 16, 2020

Hamlin (Kellogg), Laurie May

Of Addison, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 age 60 years. Survived by her husband of 39 years, Craig and her beloved dogs. Laurie loved flowers, nature, outdoors, birds and wildlife. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Woodstock-Sanford Cemetery in Woodstock Township. Rev....

May 10, 2020

Palmer, Barbara J.

Of Jackson, passed away at home on Sunday, May 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, age 88 years.  Survived by her sister Dorothy Miller, and brother David Feldpausch, several nieces and nephews.  Barbara was preceded in death by her husband John E. Palmer.  She retired as Supervisor and a Union Rep. from Michigan...

May 9, 2020

Smith (Frey), Karen Sue

Of Jackson, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 peacefully at her home with her daughters and husband by her side. She was under the loving care of hospice after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother (Grandma KK), and wife, who couldn't help but bring joy to the lives...

May 8, 2020

Guy Edward Macchia

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Macchia and Josephine Macchia. He is survived by his siblings, Joseph and Fannie Macchia, John and Norma Macchia, Mike and Julie Macchia, and Gina Macchia. Loved by many nieces and nephews, Shaun Macchia, Tony Macchia,...

May 5, 2020

Richard James Corder fought courageously but lost his battle to cancer on May 5, 2020. Rick lived his life with integrity and humility. He was always the first one to step in when there was a problem. He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Janet (Thompson), two sons Kyle (Holly) and Richard N. and two grandchildren, Marla and...