obituaries

Jul 7, 2025

Thomas J. "Moose" Stevens, age 73, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Tom is survived by his wife of 36 years, Casey Stevens; his sons, Kevin Stevens and Nicolas Stevens; siblings, Roger (Kathy) Stevens, Gary (Janet) Stevens, Kat (Alan) Lindamood, Annie Chilcote, and Peg Blankenbaker; many nieces and nephews; and his best...

Jul 7, 2025

Of Jackson, passed away from this world into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2025 at the age of 97 years. Ruth is survived by her children, William "Bill" (Carolyn) Weber, Sally Baker (Bob Calamari), and Penny Desormeaux; her step-children, Barbara (Bill) Carlson, Mary (Arthur) Raymond, David (Kathe) Meade, Paul (Nancy) Meade, Charles (Karen) Meade, Finley...

Jul 7, 2025

John Raymond Clark Sr., of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1969, to John and Carolyn (Holt) Clark.

John is survived by his spouse, Lisa Clark; his sons, Franklin Clark and John Clark Jr.; daughters,Lyndsey JoEllen Wilcox and Hope Schroeder; his brothers, Joey Clark, Randy Clark, and Barney...

Jul 7, 2025

Gibson, Carol Marie

Of Napoleon Township, Michigan went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Joe of nearly 50 years.  Carol was the daughter of Theodore and Reva Hetherinton of Jackson, Michigan, born on November 28, 1945.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; and her brothers, Matt and...

Jul 6, 2025

Zdanowitz, Lawrence Stanley

Age 96, passed away quietly on Sunday, July 6, 2025.  He is survived by his son, David; granddaughters, Lauren (Nick) Atzenbeck and Hannah (Tyler) Simonson; great-grandchildren, Mason, Mia and Gemma. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Pauline; son, Christopher and his daughter, Maria.

Lawrence proudly served his...

Jul 1, 2025

Francis Xavier Berkemeier

Of Jackson, died peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife and their family. The eldest of nine children, Frank was born to Francis & Betty (née Konkel) Berkemeier immediately following the peace of World War II. At the age of 12 he secured the booming neighborhood paper route and volunteered his earnings toward...

Jun 30, 2025

Linda Lou Folker, with her daughter Julie by her side, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025.

Linda was born on July 25, 1943, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Dottie Zenz.  Linda dedicated her life to her daughter, Julie, and was a caretaker for many years to Ian and Erin Liskiewicz, whom she loved...

Jun 22, 2025

Robert Joseph Kistka, of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family in the evening hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025.  He was 92 years old.

Robert was born on May 16, 1933, the last of 15 children to parents, John and Helen Kistka. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Jun 18, 2025

Udzik, Walter Jr.

Passed away Wednesday June 18th, 2025 at the age of 89. He is survived by wife, Judith of 63 years. Daughters Ramona Stockton (Charles), Rebecca Udzik, Rachel Vasquez (James) and son Virgil Udzik (Laura). Grandchildren: Ashley, Jaimie, Meghan, Courtenay, Caitlin, Andrew, Zoey and Cody. Great grandchildren: Sydnei, Tessah, Liam, Dayton, Caidance, Colton, Charlotte, Corrina,...

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Elaine Swartz, age 92, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 11, 2025. Born  April 29, 1933, in Mikado, Michigan, Mary lived a long and loving life dedicated to family, faith, and service to others.

Mary is survived by her sister, Karen Merkel; brothers, Ronald Merkel (Yvonne) and David Frayer...

Jun 7, 2025

Dorothy M. Rudolph passed away peacefully at the Henry Ford Hospice Residence on June 7, 2025, at the age of 96 years old. Born on July 20, 1928, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Dorothy was the first born of Gordon and Abigail Bulman. The oldest of the four "Bulman Girls," as they became known, she grew up with lots of...

Jun 5, 2025

Marlene Marie Henderson (Zimmerman), age 94, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. She was born  in Traverse City Michigan December 19, 1930, to John and Ravella Zimmerman. She grew up on a farm and had many happy memories of farm life. Marlene's long life was marked by strength, compassion, and a deep commitment to both her family and...

May 28, 2025

Bodman, James (Jim)

Peacefully departed from his loving family on May 28, 2025.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Julia Bodman; his sister, Diane Reynolds and brother-in-law, Gary Reynolds.  He is survived by his brothers, Ben and Thomas Bodman; nieces, Sara and Ashley Reynolds, and nephew, Blake Bodman.

Jim was a deeply...

May 27, 2025

Rauschenberger, Joseph Everett Of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 of respiratory failure due to end-stage COPD at the age of 81. Joe is survived by his three children: Daniel, Amy (Anthony) Randazzo and Joseph P.; his brother John (Valerie) Rauschenberger; and his three beloved grandchildren, Olivia, Louis and Joey Randazzo. He is also survived by several...

May 26, 2025

Sullivan, Joseph David

Of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 55 years.  He is survived by his father, Tom; brothers and sisters, Tim (Tammy) Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan, and Erin (Aaron) Sullivan Forcier; partner of 13 years, Amy Hill; five nephews, Cody (Rachel), Daniel, Alden, Aidan, and...

May 26, 2025

Gamble, Richard L. "Dick"

On May 26, 2025 surrounded by his family, our father jumped out of his earthly body, grabbed his blue jeans and work boots, climbed up on his bulldozer and pushed his way to the heavenly gates to be greeted by the love of his life his wife "Betty" Elizabeth Veronica who passed before...

May 23, 2025

Harvey W. Slager of Jackson left this life to meet his Savior on May 23, 2025 after a long illness.

Harv was born on August 11, 1942, in Long Island, New York, the son of Nelson and Gertrude Slager. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marcy Keefe-Slager.

Harv is survived...

May 22, 2025

Announcing the passing of Audrey Ellen Van Buren, beloved mother to three children, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 88.

A Life Well Lived:

Born in Jackson, Michigan on October 14th, 1936 to Almer and Iola Fry, Audrey lived a life dedicated to her family and her dogs...

May 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Bartz

1926 - 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Thomas N. Bartz announces his peaceful passing on May 21, 2025. We invite you to join us honoring a life well lived for the previous 98 years, a life defined by service, scholarship. and unwavering devotion to education and family....

May 20, 2025

Nelson, Jerome B.

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 90 years. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There he attended the University of Minnesota and met his wife, and the love of his life, Veronica. Jerome and Veronica moved to Jackson in 1957, to start his job with...