obituaries

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...

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)...