obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Klavon, Christopher John

born August 16, 1959, passed away peacefully in his home October 31, 2019. He was a loving, supportive, and encouraging man to his family and the community he cherished. He spent his time giving to others through his motivational speeches, inspirational writing, and his dedication to those he loved most. Chris was ever present...

Oct 31, 2019

77, passed away at home on Thursday, October 31st in the care of his beloved wife of 50 years, Connie, and Elara Hospice. Paul was born in 1942 to parents Edward and Helen and attended St. Mary's Schools K-12, graduating in 1960. Paul enjoyed a distinguished career at City Bank in Jackson for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Paul...

Oct 29, 2019

CORYELL (SCHWEDA), CAROLE ANN

73, slipped away quietly while asleep on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 to be with her parents Victor and Virginia and her sister Phyllis. She will be sorely missed by her husband Bruce, her brother Donald, her friends in Las Cruces, NM ─ home for the past 20 years ─ and her relatives and...

Oct 27, 2019

Rumler, Patrick P.

of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 62 years. Survived by his wife of 43 years, JoAnn Rumler; three daughters, Trisha (Dan) Rowley, Paula Rumler, and Linda Rumler; six grandchildren, Jacob, Mary, Jimmy, Lucas, Julie, and Gavin; brothers and sisters, Norene Hahn, Paul (Sandy) Rumler, Mike (Katie)...

Oct 26, 2019

Ruede, Richard P. "Dick"

Passed away on October 26th, 2019. He was born August 31, 1925 at home in Jackson, Mi. He was the 8th child out of 12, born to Emma Rose (Zantop) Ruede and Benjamin John Ruede. He was the last surviving member of his family. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years,...

Oct 23, 2019

Walters, Karen A.

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the RidgeCrest Health Campus. She was born on December 19, 1933 to Joseph C. and E. Ruth (Reece) Brown. She was a 1951 graduate of St. John Catholic High School. On April 27, 1957 she married James M. Walters who preceded her in death...

Oct 21, 2019

John Baptist Persico, 64, passed away peacefully during rest on Monday, October 21st, 2019 at his home in Lincoln Park, MI.

John was born February 10, 1955 in Allen Park, MI where he also grew up. Through adulthood, he lived in and traveled to many areas of the United States including Michigan, California, and Florida. John served...

Oct 18, 2019

Mitchell, Clara A.

Of Houghton Lake, formerly of Jackson, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 age 78 years. Survived by her husband of 46 years Bob, son Michael Konopka, daughter Karen Blair, four grandchildren; Noah, Chelsea, Katlyn and Randy "RJ", two great grandchildren, two sisters Marcia (Charles) and Susan (Harry), two brothers Jack and Jake, several...

Oct 17, 2019

Stephens, Richard C. "Dick"

"Coach"

Of Jackson, Michigan formerly of Elgin, Illinois passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 under the loving care of his family, Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice and his beloved dog Murphy at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo (Poplawski, Rulewicz), children; Christopher L. Stephens, Julie...

Oct 13, 2019

Job, John Z.

of Jackson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Arbor Woods Assisted Living on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at the age of 88. He is one of thirteen children born to Michael and Anna Job on June 22, 1931. He is survived by his loving wife Dee (Dolores) and by his devoted children;...

Oct 5, 2019

DORIS ELAINE FISHER

7-19-37 to 10-5-2019

Age 82 of Jackson met her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning October 5, 2019 at her home. Doris was Preceded in death by her husband Edward Fisher, her parents, Jack and Lila (Kittle) Smith, grandson Tony Fisher Jr. She is survived by her first husband Lewis (Karen) Wilson,...

Oct 4, 2019

Schweda (Rutkowski), Virginia Agnes

96, left peacefully and gratefully to be with her husband Victor and daughter Phyllis on Friday, October 4th, 2019. Besides being a loving wife, mother, Catholic Daughter, and founding member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, she was blessed with a beautiful spirit and generously gave of herself to family, friends, countless charities,...

Oct 4, 2019

Ross, David James

Passed away suddenly at the age of 62. He was born July 27, 1957 to Stella Mae (Reed) Ross and James R. Ross in Saginaw Michigan. He was avid outdoorsman and loved riding motorcycles. He worked at Eaton Corporation (formerly Vickers) for 30 years and held a few different job titles over the years....

Oct 1, 2019

Evans, Bryce B.

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Christine; three daughters, Sally Wray, Jane (Jeffrey) Grice, and Amy (Thad) Russell; five grandchildren, Brittany, Cody, Taylor, Jeffrey II, and Matthew; and many special friends. Preceded in death by his parents, George...

Sep 27, 2019

Delongchamp, Alice Marie

Age 95 of Jackson Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born September 16, 1924 to the late Henry and Frances Pasant. Alice is predeceased by her husband Howard Delongchamp and son Michael.

Alice worked at Ford Automotive in her early 20's until she met and married her husband...

Sep 25, 2019

Piotrowski, Theodore V.

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 92.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilou; son Daniel; brothers, Zygmunt and Joseph Piotrowski; and sister, Lilian Dziesupek. He is survived by sons, David, Theodore, Mark (Dawn), PJ (Sue), and Timothy; grandchildren, Destiny, Josiah...

Sep 24, 2019

Frey, Rita Marie

February 11, 1929 - September 24, 2019

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the age of 90.

Rita graduated from St. John's High School and worked her entire career at Michigan Bell Telephone. After retirement, Rita worked part-time for the City of Jackson.

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Sep 21, 2019

Leonard John Piskorski "Grandpa Elvis"

Leonard John Piskorski, 75, went home to be with his beloved wife, Saturday, September 21, 2019 while in the presence of family. Leonard was born in Detroit, Michigan, on the 5th of April 1944. Youngest sibling of six. Leonard completed Parorhial Schools, Archdiocese of Detroit, with two years of college. Leonard served...

Sep 17, 2019

Of Jackson. Known as Jo. Born Paula Fay McNamara in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Martha Rose (Doll) and Wm. Howard McNamara. Graduate of St. John High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Jackson, and lifelong learner. Survived by husband Robert and children Anne (Nick) Lombardo of Vienna VA, Sara (Bob) Dickerson of Waterford, Laura (Louis) Nadai of Southfield,...

Sep 13, 2019

Biek, John Richard 89 of Jackson, MI passed away September 13, 2019. Born in Kalamazoo, MI. In 1930, he was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helen (Meisterheim) Biek, son, David, sister, Virginia and beloved aunt and uncle, Lillian and Leonard Bell. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth, children, Lisa (Mike) Cavender, James, Neil (Julie...