obituaries

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;...

Feb 13, 2020

Clevenger, Mark J.

of Jackson, passed away while under the kind and compassionate care of the staff at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 49 on Thursday, February 13, 2020 after a hard vigorous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Mark was born in Jackson, Michigan to Janet Trombley Clevenger and the late Morris...

Feb 9, 2020

O'Leary, Eileen

Died suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her home in Hanover, MI. She was 90.

Eileen Therese Killeen was born in Detroit on April 30, 1929, the sixth of seven children born to Jeremiah and Loretta Killeen. A lifelong Catholic, following her graduation from St. Mary's of Redford in 1947, Eileen joined...

Feb 8, 2020

Passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward John. Loving mother of, Linda (Gary) Mudge and Susan (Robert) Daniels; cherished grandma of, Bryan (Allyson), Michelle (Stanley), Carrie (Stephen), Kristen, Jessica, Stephanie and Keith; cherished great-grandma of, Gavin, Jolene, Rayah, Jacob and Nathaniel.

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Feb 4, 2020

Kurzynowski, Diane L.

Age 69, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1950 in Jackson, MI to Charles and Patricia (Hersha) Phillips. On August 31, 1968 she married her best friend and caregiver Hank Kurzynowski who she shared 51+ years of marriage. From that union she is...

Feb 3, 2020

Bodenstedt, Wayne G.

of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 3, 2020, after a very brief battle with cancer.  Wayne was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 27, 1951, to John and June (Drouillard) Bodenstedt. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janice (Vecchiato)...

Jan 27, 2020

Turner, Elizabeth "Liz"

of Jackson, formerly of Port Huron and Detroit, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Survived by her cousin, Allen (Constance) Haigh and special friends and caregivers, Betsy and Lindsay Fanelli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Turner; mother, Betty Eli; and stepfather, Burt Eli....

Jan 27, 2020

Harrington, Lyle Ray "Butch"

Died peacefully at Allegiance Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 27th, 2020 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 78. Lyle is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Harrington of Jackson. He is survived by his children: Daniel Harrington and Mary (Jim) Johnston; his grandchildren: Christy Johnston and...

Jan 21, 2020

Cole (Smith) Veregene

Died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, surrounded by her children. She was born on July 18, 1931 to Clifford and Mabel Lougheed. Jean (as she was known) graduated from Adrian High School in 1949. Jean lived 40 years of her life in Adrian where she was a church organist. In 1979,...

Jan 20, 2020

Cowan, James C. "Jim"

Of Pleasant Lake, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his four daughters, Denise (Larry) Williams, Renee Cowan, Teresa (Jeremy) Khon, and Alison Cowan; 7 grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 19, 2020

Hahn, Robert J. "Bob"

Robert (Bob) Hahn passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jeanne, and his infant daughter, Rose. Bob is survived by his children Mary Beth (Ed) Riley of Willowbrook, IL, Cathe (Rob Dendel) Hahn of Marquette, MI, Barb (Jeff)...

Jan 16, 2020

Owens, John Joseph (Joe)

Passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020 at his home in Jackson, Michigan. He was born on February 8, 1924 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the son of John A. Owens and Sarah Owens (Nelson), formerly of New Brunswick, Canada.

Joe spent his summers working with his father at logging camps in the...

Jan 12, 2020

Sauceda, Louis Sr.

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 74.

He was born on April 25, 1945 to Antonio and Benita Sauceda where he was raised with four brothers, Manuel, Lalo, David and Tony Jr. He is a graduate of Jackson High School, after high school...

Jan 11, 2020

Butchart, Michael L.

Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 11th, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. He was 71 years old. Mike is survived by his wife Lorraine Butchart (Mikelonis), daughters Emily (Greg) Messinger and Julie Butchart, siblings Charles (Shirley) Butchart, Mary Elisabeth Melling, Ann Butchart (Marian Luongo), and Joe (Amy) Butchart, his brother-in-law David (Gretchen) Mikelonis, and many...

Jan 9, 2020

Hankerd (Weed), Julie M.

Of Pleasant Lake, passed away at Michigan Medicine on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the age of 58 years. She is survived by her husband, Mike Hankerd; daughter, Jessica (Dave) Kestner; 5 grandchildren, Carter, Maddi, Hadley, Jack, and Maisie; 3 brothers; 5 sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Preceded in death...