obituaries

May 4, 2020

The Reverend Paul Julian Cummings, age 94, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Lansing, died on Monday, May 4, 2020. Fr. Cummings was born on March 29, 1926 in Jackson, Michigan to the lateMatthew and Rose (Hahn) Cummings. He was graduated from St. John's High School Class of 1944.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy...

May 4, 2020

Slone, Cynthia Ann "Cindy"

of Jackson, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 62. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Marg Vogt and special angel granddaughter, Taylen. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Paul Slone; two sons, Matthew (Tyoni) and Christopher (Rose); daughter, Amanda Slone;...

Apr 30, 2020

GUIDICE (ELIEFF), DOROTHY C.

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her three children, Lorri (Daniel) Heddinger, Greg (Therese) Guidice, and Katie Guidice; five grandchildren, Danielle and Jared "J.P." Heddinger, Darcy, Frank and Carly Guidice; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 25, 2020

Duffy (Hoffman), Janet A.

Passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2020. She had just celebrated her 84th birthday on April 20th. Janet was the youngest of 10 children to the late Julius & Ethel Hoffman. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Art Duffy Jr, son TJ and grandson Michael Thornton; siblings...

Apr 23, 2020

Benner, Timothy

Tim Benner passed away on April 23, 2020, with his family by his side, after losing his battle with cancer. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he retired in 2017 as a software engineer, but his passions and talents went far beyond his work. Those who knew him enjoyed his eclectic taste in music—from Sinatra...

Apr 21, 2020

Klimmer, Richard "Rick" Michael

Born May 12, 1952 passed away in the loving arms of his wife on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home after a courageous battle with GBM Brain Cancer. He is survived by the love of his life wife Sue (Hiatt-Fitzgerald), his constant companion Cooper, daughter Taryn (Derek) Flint,...

Apr 20, 2020

Griffin, James (Joe)

Gained his angel wings on April 20, 2020 at the age of 81 years.

He joined his parents; 1 brother; and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife Dianna Griffin; 4 daughters; 3 sons; 2 daughters-in-law; 1 son-in-law; 17 grandchildren; numerous great grandkids; 1brother and 1 sister.

He is...

Apr 19, 2020

Thelma Louise Karns Thorson passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch, MI. She was 97 years young. Thelma was born October 30, 1922 in Lincoln, Illinois to Hayward James (HJ) and Mary Margaret Carr Karns (Margie). She is the last surviving member of her siblings, HJ Karns Jr., Ruth Wood, Earl Karns, and...

Apr 19, 2020

Bany, Josie J. and Barbara S.

After 69 years of marriage, Josie Junior and Barbara Suzanne (Whitney) Bany peacefully joined Our Lord and Savior less than a week apart. Barbara, age 88, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 with her husband Josie, holding her hand. Josie, age 90, passed away six days later, on Sunday, April...

Apr 18, 2020

Gleeson (Dotterweich), Susan Mary

of Jackson, MI loving and devoted wife of Roger Gleeson passed peacefully from this life on April 18, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 27, 1932 to William and Marion Dotterweich who predecease her. Susan lived a full and joyful life all while helping others as a nurse, mother,...

Apr 15, 2020

The Posey family regrets to announce the passing of our loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Carol E. Posey, 81, of Jackson, MI, formerly of Albion, MI. Carol passed unexpectedly in her home on April 15, 2020. Carol was born September 27, 1938 to Leo and Leola Derhammer, in Marshall, MI. She met her loving husband Jerry D....

Apr 11, 2020

Raymond, (Marcella), Sarah A.

98, of Grass Lake, MI and previously Jackson, MI died shortly after midnight Saturday, April 11, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Sarah graduated from Sault St Marie High School, Sault St Marie, MI and received a diploma from Cleary College, Ypsilanti, MI in 1942. During WWII she worked at the Willow Run-manufacturing...

Apr 8, 2020

The Sanders family regrets to announce the passing of our dear mother Thelma Louise Sanders, 80, of Olathe, KS. Our mother was born January 12,1940 to Norwood and Ella Mae Pryor in Tulsa, OK. She met U.S. Army soldier James Sanders and the two married on November 13,1957. The couple followed the family migration from Los Angeles to...

Apr 6, 2020

Rigelman, Anthony L. "Tony"

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our Dad, on Monday April 6, 2020.   We know he is now in the loving arms of his Father in Heaven.He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

After graduating from Northwest High School in 1982, Tony...

Apr 4, 2020

Kessler, Lyta Marie

Raised in Jackson, Michigan, Lyta Marie Kessler, age 63, of Mountain View, California passed away April 4, 2020. Lyta was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1956 and was the eldest daughter of Mary Ann (Donley) and William E. Kessler. Lyta grew up with her six younger sisters in Jackson, Michigan. Lyta's life partner...

Mar 29, 2020

Bruce, Clara Mae

age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bruce, son, Vernon Bruce; mother; father; sister; and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Crystal (Jeff) Smith, Brenda (Gary) Brewer, and Terri (Eric) Lewis; two sisters; many grandkids and great...

Mar 22, 2020

Satterelli, Jade JoLynn Passed away suddenly in her sleep on Sunday, March 22, 2020.  She was born on February 14, 2020.  Jade was a happy and loving baby.  She enjoyed snuggles, bath time, and lullabies.  Jade's life was a brief gift to us and we will always cherish the time we had with our little ladybug. She is survived by...

Mar 20, 2020

LEUTZ, DONNA RUTH

Age 91, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2020 at Vista Grand Villa in Jackson, MI. She was born in Jackson, MI on October 14, 1928. She was a daughter, sister, wife, friend, loving mother and grandmother. Donna was cherished by those who knew her for her kind and caring nature, consistent integrity and...

Mar 19, 2020

Jerrie F. Blalock, beloved daughter, amazing sister, aunt, and friend, danced her way to heaven to the tune of Tequila, escorted by her sweet nephew James, on Thursday, March 19th, 2020.

Jerrie "wore many hats" in her life (her family and friends will get the hint and smile.) Following in her father's footsteps, she spent some time...

Mar 19, 2020

Overholser, Gene E.

of Jackson, formerly of Parma, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen Overholser; two sons, Marty (Sue Kester) Overholser and Ken (Shelley Miller) Overholser; four grandchildren, Max, Nathan, Jessica, and Alex; sister, Judy (Lyle) Weidemann; brother, Bob (Sharon)...