obituaries

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...

Jun 24, 2020

Dinverno, Micah Benjamin

Of Grass Lake passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the age of 19. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Joel and Deanna; two sisters and four brothers, Sophia, Josiah, Noah, Isaiah, Lydia, and Elijah; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Micah graduated high school from Great Lakes Cyber Academy, and was going...

Jun 22, 2020

DeMay, Phyllis

of Jackson passed away peacefully Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 96. Phyllis was born in Jackson, Michigan to Gertrude and Floyd Spencer. She joins her sweetheart, William DeMay and children Christine, Kevin, and Collin in Heaven. Phyllis attended Napoleon High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1943. She spent the majority...

Jun 21, 2020

Fleming, David Michael

Entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, sons: Daniel (Christine) Fleming of San Antonio, Michael (Lindsay) Fleming of Ann Arbor, Stephen (Anne) Fleming of Jackson; daughter: Amy (Todd) Gale of Jackson; brother; Richard (Marsha) Fleming of AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jun 18, 2020

Genix (Burkhart), Marilyn J.

Age 90, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Samuel Genix; their children, Maria Hines, Larry Ginechese (Julie), Karen Williams, Lonnie Genix (Kathy), Sam Genix (Mary, Tina Ginix, Lisa Conley, Greg Genix, and Mickey Genix; 24 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren;...

Jun 12, 2020

Lauka, Robert S.

Passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 85.

He was a commercial artist for many years who thoroughly enjoyed what he did.

He married Arlene Sample in Detroit, MI on April 29, 1953 and married Kathleen Ann Maypin on May 14, 2005 in Saginaw, MI. He...

Jun 12, 2020

Born August 21st 1956 and joined his loved ones in heaven on Friday, June 12th 2020 at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife Becky Lesinski; children Landon Gorzen, Trent (Jodie) Gorzen, Jessica (Matt) Basham, John (Taylor) Lesinski; grandchildren Gavin, Nolan, Brad, Camden, Braylynn, Hayden, Mason, Madison, and Andrew; siblings Rick Gorzen, Derrick Gorzen, Mark Gorzen,...

Jun 8, 2020

Barczak (O'Connell), Michaeleen

Passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Mary H. (Barczak) Frank; son, Thomas S. (Stacia) Barczak; granddaughters, Jordan K. Frank and Sophia C. Barczak; grandsons Devin B., Jacob T., and T. Isaiah Barczak; sister, Mary Frances (O'Connell) VenRoy; and many beloved nieces, nephews and...

Jun 7, 2020

Wellman (Simpson), Rose B.

Passed away under the loving care of her family and Hospice on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Survived by two sons, Thomas and his wife Karen of Brooksville, Florida and Robert of Cincinnati, five grandsons, and sixteen great grandchildren.

Rose retired from Michigan Bell after twenty five years of service and was...

Jun 7, 2020

Davis, Blaire Fatima

Was born on February 21, 2020, at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. She was born early alongside her twin sister, Brooke, at 30 weeks and 5 days. She weighed only 3 lbs and 2 oz at birth and more than doubled her weight in 2 months. She spent just over a month...

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...