obituaries

Jan 7, 2020

KORNAK, KATHLEEN MARY

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Kathleen was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 47 years, Ronald W. Kornak M.D. Kathleen is survived by her nine children and 25 grandchildren: Jodi Kornak (Chris White)...

Jan 5, 2020

Lefere, Sophie

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert V. Lefere. She is survived by seven children; Timothy Lefere, Debra (James) Roberts, Lorrie Lefere, Christopher (Anne) Lefere, Patricia Hunt, Edward (Patricia) Lefere, Linda (Mike) Koziol; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one...

Dec 29, 2019

Truszkowski, Alfred A. "Al"

of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Elara Caring Hospice on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 94 years. He is survived by his two daugthers, Cynthia (Dennis) Gostola and Denise Donahue; four grandchildren, Megan Gostola, Ryan (Kattie), Elise, and Cara Donahue; two great...

Dec 29, 2019

Shafer, Troy M.

Born on February 1, 1980 in Jackson, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 39 years. Troy is survived by his parents, Michael and Janet; brother, Mark; sons, Zack, Trenton, and Gaige; grandson, Greyson; and many loving uncles, aunts, cousins, and good friends.

Troy was a very...

Dec 28, 2019

Job (O'Neill), Dolores "Dee" A.

of Jackson, Loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Sarah Ambs, brother and sister-in-law Ernest Jr. (Donna) Ambs, sister and brother-in-law Patricia (Michael) Job,...

Dec 27, 2019

Sullivan (Foster), Jacquelyn A.

of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom; four children, Tim (Tammy), Daniel, Joseph (Amy), and Erin (Aaron) Sullivan Forcier; five grandchildren, Cody, Daniel, Alden, Aidan, and Jakeb; three brothers, Mike (Kitty) Foster, Craig Foster,...

Dec 26, 2019

Anthony "Tony" Krupa passed away peacefully at RidgeCrest Health Campus on December 26, 2019 at the age of 90, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Katherine Krupa, and his sisters Katherine Thayer and Anna Zielinski. He is survived by his wife and life partner of 71...

Dec 25, 2019

O'Connell, M. Robert "Bob"

Born December 11, 1923, passed away on Christmas Day, 2019 at the age of 96 years at home under the loving care of his family. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Lou; five daughters, Maureen (Ray) Brown of Louisville, Kentucky, Eileen (Ed) Idziak of Traverse City, Pattie (Charlie) Smith...

Dec 23, 2019

Bullinger Charles H.

Of Jackson passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 under the loving care of his family, the staff at the Countryside Manor and Southern Care Hospice at the age of 96 years. Survived by his children, Margaret (Tom) Graham of Grand Rapids, Phillip Bullinger of Las Vegas, James (Susan) Bullinger of Jackson, Martha (Mike)...

Dec 19, 2019

Price, Dr. Allen D.

Of Jackson passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his wife Sue Ann; 4 children; 5 grandchildren; 3 stepchildren; and 3 step-grandchildren.

He graduated from Vermont Medical School and was an emergency room doctor...

Dec 18, 2019

VAN HOOF (CRAMER), JOYBELLE K. "JOY"

Age 88, of Horton, MI entered the Lord's Kingdom on December 18, 2019. She was born April 24, 1931 to William N. and Kathryn J. (Plant) Cramer.  Joy is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Eugene Robert Van Hoof, infant son Matthew Shaun, her parents and older brothers...

Dec 15, 2019

CAMERON, RICHARD D.

Age 91, passed away at the Manor Assisted Living in Jackson on Sunday December 15th, 2019. Richard was born on October 1st, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan to parents Walter and Clara Cameron. Richard married Betty Simons on November 21, 1956. He is survived by his four children, Richard Stasiak, Milo (Wendy) Stasiak, James Cameron...

Dec 15, 2019

Reed, Theresa Marie

On Sunday December 15, 2019, Theresa Marie Reed peacefully passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, Michigan.  Theresa was born August 13, 1935 to parent's George and Mary Atzenhover of Jackson, Michigan.  Theresa had a great love for all music but especially enjoyed the great vocalist Elvis Presley.  She was preceded...

Dec 7, 2019

Austin, Les and Freda

Les & Freda Austin lived a full life together for 70 years, before peacefully joining the Lord within 20 minutes of each other on December 7th, 2019. Freda worked as a Manager at Brail Dry Cleaning for many years and was an impeccable homemaker. She had a love for collecting cookbooks and in...

Dec 6, 2019

Nuttall, Andrew W.

Age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6th, 2019, surrounded by his family. Andrew was born December 19th, 1960 in Beloit, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh with a BBA in finance and received his MBA from Georgia State University. Andrew most recently worked as the Vice President of...

Dec 6, 2019

Augustine (Wozniak), Margaret M.

Of Jackson passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 age 94 years. Survived by four children; Shirley (Patrick) McCleer, Linda Brzezinski, Ed (Jean) Augustine Jr., Bill (Sherry) Augustine; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Edward; son-in-law, Larry Brzezinski....

Dec 5, 2019

Loretta Stella Schultz (Losh) of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2019 in Pennsylvania, at the age of 95. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Gay Michael Schultz. Loretta was the daughter of Stella (Niedzwiecki) and John...

Dec 3, 2019

Szentmiklosi, Tyler Robert

of Brooklyn, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 23 years. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Amanda; brother, Anthony and sister-in-law, Chelsea; grandparents, Paul amd Camille Gormley and Bill and Betty Szentmiklosi; the love of his life, Bree; two very special nieces, Paisley and Ellie and nephew,...

Dec 3, 2019

Donnelly, Barbara Irene

Age 93, left her earthly home on December 3, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband James, her parents John and Blanche McGarry, brothers Jack and Don, sisters Virginia, Blanche, Madeline, and Dorothy. She is survived by children Mary Ann, James (Nancy), Robert (Karen), Lynn (Robert), and John (Rita). Also 14 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...

Nov 30, 2019

Kenny passed away peacefully at his home under the loving care of his family and the staff at Grace Hospice on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 97 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Rose. Kenny was a World War II Veteran serving in the Army. He retired from the...