obituaries

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)...

Mar 16, 2020

Mirjavadi, James J.

of Brooklyn, Michigan and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the age of 36 years. He is survived by his mother, June (Tim) Bauer; father, Hamead (Nancy) Mirjavadi; sister, Jennifer (Cliff) Terry and their children, Alexandria, Adrianna and Joey; sister, Lisa (Steve) Sahadi and their children, Jake, Gavin...

Mar 13, 2020

Lewis, Robert "Rob" William

Age 66 of Jackson, MI, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Elwilda Lewis; daughters Sarah Halsey (Tony), Rachel Rhodes (Mark), and Kelly Travelbee (Brent); step-daughter Michelle Scott (Nick); grandchildren Cameron, Dominic, Evan, Piper, Nova, and Nash; sister Kristina James (Richard), and brothers Alan Lewis (Daphne), and...

Mar 8, 2020

Hudler, Cynthia Ann

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Ted) Lakomowski, Stephanie Terry, and Christopher (Tiffany) Hudler; grandchildren, Reghan Lakomowski (Alex Anderson), Kiernan and Owen Terry, and Maren Estela Hudler; sister, Michelle Ryder; brother, Timothy J. Doyle; niece, Katie Ryder; and...

Mar 6, 2020

Thomas Leo Vainner was "awesome"! His greatest pride was always his family. He's survived by his wife Gail, four children, and seven grandchildren. Beth (Andrew) Faber, Brennan, Alli and Myah; Andrew (Melissa) Vainner, Clint, Colt(man), Bryley; Daniel (Jenna) Vainner, Dawsey; and Therese Vainner. Tom was the oldest son of Jean and Joe Vainner and was a leader of the...

Mar 6, 2020

Cyrocki, June A.

Of Jackson, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020 under the loving care of her family and Arbor Manor Care Center at the age of 95. June is survived by her daughter, Helen Miller and son, Joseph (Karen) Cyrocki; grandchildren, Ron, Dan, Ann, and Kristin Miller and Joe, Bruce...

Mar 4, 2020

Ayres, Mary "Dianne" "Marn"

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the age of 79 years. Preceded in death by her brother, Montgomery Grandy; sister, Paulette Becker and brother-in-law William Becker. Survived by her five children, Paula (Ken Medelis) Curry, Randy (Roxanne) Curry, Lori Curry, Vickie (Joseph) Fransted-Wright, and Teresa (Kirk) Stage; grandchildren, Evan,...

Mar 2, 2020

Clevenger (Trombley), Janet K.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Janet. She passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 75. She Born on January 31, 1945 at Mercy Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Barbara (Gauss); her husband, Morris...

Mar 1, 2020

Snow, Nancy Ann

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Athens, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, David; daughter, Rachel Hamilton; one grandson, Preston Gage Hamilton; and longtime special friends, Billie Wissner, Karen Putman, Katie Brannigan-Hawkins,...

Feb 29, 2020

Scott, Paul Eugene

91, of Parma, MI, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Paul was born on August 17, 1928, in Jackson MI, to W Cecil Scott and Vera R (Frederick) Scott. He attended Jackson High School. He married Mary Lou Kramer on May 26, 1951, who preceded him in death...

Feb 29, 2020

Arnett, Sally Anne

of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 surrounded by her family. While we grieve our immense loss, we celebrate her new eternal life in heaven for which she embraced.

Sally was born in Homer, Michigan to the late Eslie and Muriel (Vandenburgh) Face on October 22, 1943. Cherished mother...

Feb 27, 2020

Devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his beloved daughters at his lakeside home on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Bill was married to Mary Ann Kessler (Donley). She was his brightest light and the love of his life. They were married on April 11, 1955 in New Baltimore, Michigan. We draw great comfort in knowing that she...

Feb 27, 2020

Helen Joan Rhodes passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at HFA Hospice Home.

Helen was born Aug. 20, 1941 in Jackson, Mich. Daughter of Frank & Helen Orlowski. She married her high school sweetheart, Don Rhodes, on April 27th 1963 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and celebrated 56 years of marriage until her passing.

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Feb 25, 2020

Hager, Mary A.

Daughter of Roger and Jessie Sullivan, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 90 years under the loving care of her family at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Percy E. Hager; five children, Ken (Pattie) Hager, Sally (Bob) Markiewicz,...

Feb 24, 2020

Of Jackson, passed away under the compassionate care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice and presence of his loving family on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Mr. Moreno was preceded in death by his parents; Lazaro and Concepcion Moreno; wife of 58 years, Lucy Moreno, and brother, Enrique Moreno.

He is survived by his one daughter; Olga...

Feb 22, 2020

Tomczyk, Edward H.

formerly of Jackson, passed away in Holland, Michigan on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his sons, Jim (Nancy) and Joe Tomczyk; grandchildren, Jenni (Andy) Helmholdt, David and Evan Tomczyk; two great grandsons, Levi and Ledger Helmholdt; niece, Marsha (Stu) Bassett; nephew, Mike Tomczyk; sister-in-law, Helen...

Feb 20, 2020

Harr, Robert "Bob" E.

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Bob, age 92, was called home by Jesus surrounded by his family while watching a sunset. Bob was a man of faith, family, freedom, a MSU fan, and loved playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy A. Harr; children, Suzanne (David) Ludwig,...

Feb 16, 2020

Geiersbach, Janet

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her three children, Geoff Geiersbach, Stephen (Mary Jo) Geiersbach, and Ann (Ty) Wentworth; grandchildren, Brittani, Brad, Jessica, Ashley, Nick, Tom, Josh, and Alison; great-grandchildren, Briella, Amelia, and McKenna; brother, Roger (Headley) Smith; several nieces and nephews;...