obituaries

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...

Sep 7, 2019

Drain, Margo Ann

Born January 29, 1945 passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She graduated Jackson High School in 1963 and worked at Jacobson's for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret L. Drain. She is survived by special aunt Jessie Rutledge, many cousins, friends, and her extended family the staff and...

Sep 3, 2019

Waugh (Milley), Vivian Marie

Passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her eight children; Karen (Thomas) Doughty, John (Patricia) Waugh, Christine (Frank) Waugh-Fleischmann, Maribeth (the late Michael) Coulombe, Daniel (Catherine) Waugh, Katherine Schweit, Susan (Robert) Belttari, and Julie (Andrew) Waugh-Svinicki, as well as 19 grandchildren and 15...

Sep 2, 2019

Carter, Catherine Marie

of Somerset Center, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 94. She is survived by her 3 sons, Dennis Carter of Somerset Center, Richard (Angela) Carter of South Carolina, and Robert (Judy) Carter...

Sep 1, 2019

Davis, Delores

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She was born on October 14, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gene Davis; sons, Gene Jr. Davis, Mark (Cindy) Davis, and Ken (Jamie) Davis; daughter-in-law, Linda Chapman; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister,...

Aug 27, 2019

Petress, James W. IV "Jimmy"

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the age of 26. He was preceded in death by his dad, James W. Petress III in 2005. He leaves to cherish his memory his mom, Pamela Petress; second dad, Martin Kelly; brothers, Tyler Petress, CJ (Anjelika Castillo) Kelly, and Joshua Kelly; grandparents,...

Aug 23, 2019

Marriott, Jane M (Steffey)

age 93, died on Friday, August 23, 2019. Jane was born on October 23, 1925. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Marriott Jr.; parents, Milton and Irene (Riley) Steffey; brother, Father John Steffey; daughter Kathy Sylvester ; son Tom Marriott and three great grandchildren. She is survived by two...

Aug 22, 2019

Anderson, John W.

Age 91, died on August 22, 2019. John was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 16, 1927. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Warren B. and Helen E. Anderson; sister, Barbara Ann (Robert) Hones; infant brother, William Joseph; and special friend, Edna Fairbanks. Survived by his nephews, Frank (Josephine), Edward (Linda), and Philip...

Aug 20, 2019

Schrauben, David P.

David Paul, eldest son of Paul and Joyce Schrauben passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20th, with our loving Mom at his side. David was diagnosed with late stage cancer in May. He was proceeded in death by our Dad in 2002. David is also survived by his brother, Alan...

Aug 18, 2019

Girodat Sr., Donald F.

of Jackson, formerly of Detroit, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the age of 88 years. He is survived by five children, Don (Sandy), Mark (MaryLyn), Steve (Annette), Rick (Cammie), and Michelle (Joe) Mattina; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Susan (Mike) Buese; sister-in-law, Carol Girodat; and several nieces, nephews, and...

Aug 12, 2019

Hoop, Robert R.

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 87 years. He was born on June 16, 1932 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia Anne Hoop whom he married on November 20th, 1954 at St. Mary's Church Grand Forks, North Dakota; five children and their...

Aug 9, 2019

Rice (Bany), Linda Sue

The family of Linda Sue Rice (Bany) is sad to announce that she has passed away after a short illness in her home under the care of family and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice on August 9, 2019 in Jackson, MI.  Linda Sue Rice (Bany), born in Jackson, MI on April 28, 1951, to...

Aug 8, 2019

Rosemary A. Tabbert,

91, formerly from Monroe, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8th, 2019 in Jackson, MI where she has been living since June 2016. Rosemary was born in Detroit, Michigan on the 1st of August, 1928 to Fred W. and Blanche M. (VanWaeyenberghe) Bayer. On September 19th, 1946 she married James (Jimmy) Tabbert. After...

Aug 7, 2019

Lopez, Lucita Felicitas (Elizabeth)

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 97 years. She was born on February 21,1922 in San Antonio, Texas. She came to Jackson, Michigan with her parents, Cresencio Jacobo and Concepion (Rocha) Jacobo. During WWll Elizabeth worked as a Nurse Aide for Foote Hospital and was training...

Aug 5, 2019

Hale, Paul

of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 75 years. He was born the son of the late Dock and Sallie Hale in Waldo, Kentucky.

Paul retired as a Foreman on the gas pipeline, traveling the United States. He loved spending time hunting, farming, fishing, and spending...

Jul 30, 2019

Nastally, Thomas Joseph

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Bethany Home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his four children, Jamie Nastally, Jerald T. Nastally, Michelle Nastally (Norbert Michalski) and Tom Nastally; seven grandchildren, Becky (TJ), Amanda (Corey),...

Jul 26, 2019

McAlary, Joseph Alexander "Joe"

Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Survived by his wife, Karen; one son, James McAlary; step-daughter, Sharon Roman; two step-sons, Mark (Cindy) Roman and Martin Roman; four grandchildren, Alex, Josh, and Grace McAlary and Victoria Roman; great-grandchildren, Willow and Logan; sisters, Carolynne Donovan and...

Jul 26, 2019

Furgason, Nancy Jo

of Jackson, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 73 years. She is survived by her son, John (Lesley) Furgason; two grandchildren, Rachel and Logan Furgason; great-grandson, Sawyer Furgason; and two nieces, Tara Brown and Sandy Huffine. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Nadine Skora and her sister,...