obituaries

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...

Jul 10, 2020

Lanphear (Mallory), Dorothy I.

Age 89, formerly of Parma, Michigan passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Dorothy was born on July 17, 1930 in Jackson, Michigan to Alva E. and Anna M. Mallory. When Dorothy was a child, she traveled by train...

Jul 3, 2020

Jones (Konopacki), Lorrie

Lorrie Jones, 53, of Stroudsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 3rd, 2020.

Lorrie was born on December 14, 1966 to Gene and Gerrie Konopacki in Jackson MI. She graduated from Lumen Christi High School where she still holds track and field records. After moving to Pennsylvania, she met Kenneth (Kacy) Jones...

Jul 2, 2020

Nowak (Bochenek), Irene

Age 94, of Jackson, passed away July 2, 2020 at the Ganton Countryside Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leon of 62 years and their son Bernard. Lee and Irene were married November 19, 1949. Irene and Lee were co-founders of Condex Heat Transfer Corporation. She was the past...

Jul 1, 2020

Kwaske (O'Connell), Jane

Age 83, formerly of Jackson, passed away July 1, 2020 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene of 50 years, two children, Julie (Dave Harrington) and Kevin (Chandra) and and 3 grandchildren, Grace, Carter and Pierce. She was preceded in death by two brothers , Don...

Jun 30, 2020

Cook, Paul N.

Age 89, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Rosemarie (Varner), parents Forrest and Reta Grace Cook, brothers; James, Nathan and wife Teresa Cook. Survived by his sister Esther Silcock (late Gordon Silcock)...

Jun 29, 2020

L. George Bruce Jr. Age 59 of Tompkins Township passed away June 29, 2020 at home surrounded by family.   George was born in Jackson, Michigan on April 14,1961. He is the son of Shirley (Sodt) Bruce & the late Leston George Bruce Sr (Sandra). He attended Northwest School District. He worked as a mason, was the Co-owner of Mud and...

Jun 28, 2020

Rohlin, William Francis "Bill"

age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in the company of his family at home in Jackson, Michigan. Bill was born on October 27, 1944 to John F. and Evelyn C. Rohlin in Washington, D.C.

Bill graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1966 as a mechanical...

Jun 26, 2020

Sierminski, Richard Joseph

of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the age of 80. He is survived by his three sons, Richard (Rosemary), Rodney, and Robert (Genevieve); grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Ashley, Ayannah, and Theodore; sister Patricia Czekaj; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time friend Richard (Chico) Sitko. He is preceded...

Jun 25, 2020

Greer (Bissot), Teresa Rose

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her son, Michael J.; sister, Patricia Hinkle; brother, Daniel A. (Julie) Bissot; nieces and nephews, Christie (Kevin) Hardcastle, James (Donna) Hinkle, Michelle...

Jun 25, 2020

Pickett (Brown), Frances Anne "Fran"

Frances entered eternal life on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 97 years, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Joseph P. Brown and Mary L. (Lewiandowski) Brown on Tuesday, June 13, 1923, in Jackson, Michigan.

She married Robert D. Pickett on April 27, 1946. Together...

Jun 25, 2020

Hertler, Carlene Marilyn

Passed away on June 25, 2020. Beloved widow of Thomas G. Hertler, survived by three daughters Carole, Mary and Constance and their husbands; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was an educator for Jackson Public Schools and a lifelong member of Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Services were private and the Mass...