obituaries

Apr 7, 2019

Sierminski, Phyllis J. 11/29/1939 - 4/7/2019

Of Jackson, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard, and three sons, Richard (Rosemary), Rodney, and Robert (Genevieve); grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Ashley, Ayannah, and Theodore; sisters Helen Wilson, Carolyn (Leo) Fitzpatrick,...

Apr 7, 2019

Cullen (Schneirla), Mary

Died on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 100 years and 11 months. Survived by three children, Regina Cullen, Ellen (David) McCaig, and Edward M. Cullen, Jr. (Ann O'Connor); two grandchildren, Jessica Luginbuhl (Michael Schwartz) and Sarah (Wesley) Houston; two great grandchildren, Calille Schwartz and Kefira Schwartz; nephew, Peter (Caroline) Schneirla; niece,...

Apr 3, 2019

Vogt, Irene I.

of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thomas; two daughters, Julie (Frank) Dixon and Lori (Richard) Hoop; stepsons, Daniel (Nancy) Vogt, David Vogt, and Christopher Vogt; grandchildren, Megan, Alexander, Allison,...

Apr 1, 2019

Age 92, passed on peacefully in his sleep Monday, April 1, 2019, joining his wife Rosemary (Murphy) Gies in everlasting love. He is survived by his four children, Jane (Jim) Rasmussen, Paul (Sue) Gies Jr., Patricia (Paul) Mulcahy, and Edward Gies; his nine grandchildren; and his five great grandchildren. Paul enjoyed talking about every one of them as they...

Mar 31, 2019

LAURIE, WALTER D.

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the age of 85. Walter was born November 24, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. The son of Alger and Mary (Whitney) Laurie. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Alvin....

Mar 31, 2019

Elinski, Donald A.

Age 80 of Jackson, passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marion; three children, Randy (Beth), Mike (Jenifer), and Donna (Todd) Long; eight grandchildren, Trevor (Emma), Meagan, Kristin, Katie, Eric, Adriane, Mark, and Mary; his two sisters, Jean Stevens and Lorraine (John) Mazur; and...

Mar 29, 2019

Sarah Hamilton, age 69, passed away in peace on March 29th, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gayle and Carolyn Huntoon. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Daniel, their son, Jacob (Megan), brothers Charles (Debbie) Huntoon and Jon (Mary) Huntoon, and brother-in-law Dave (Sue) Hamilton. Sarah...

Mar 27, 2019

Konopacki, Eugene A. "Gene"

of Jackson, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Gerrie; three children, Lorrie (Kacy) Jones, Creig (Kelly) Konopacki, and Scott Konopacki; four grandchildren, Austin Konopacki, Samantha Jones, Jessica Jones, and Amber Konopacki; brother and...

Mar 26, 2019

Scheele, Roderick (Rod) Jay

85 of Indianapolis, IN (formerly Jackson, MI) passed away March 26, 2019 to forever enjoy nature. Rod was born in Jackson, MI on August 24, 1933 to the late Herman Frederick Scheele and Leone Thompson Scheele. Rod graduated from Jackson High School in 1952. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War,...

Mar 25, 2019

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband, Erwin, of 58 years; two sons, Gregory (Kristen) and Timothy (Stacia); and grandchildren, Samantha, Jarred, Gabriella, and Mitchell; sister Christine (Tom) Gutowski; brother Frank (Nancy) Karazim; sister-in-law Joan; sister-in-law Dolores (Larry) Bouldrey; one great grandchild, Izabelle; as well as...

Mar 24, 2019

Messinger, Charles G.

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 85. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Messinger; six children, Greg (Emily) Messinger, Steven (Thilinie) Messinger, George Messinger, Mark (Karen) Messinger, Christal Messinger, David (Carol) Messinger; five grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother, Walter (Debbie) Messinger; and one...

Mar 23, 2019

Gennety, David G.

Passed away under the loving care of his family and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith A. Gennety; two sons, Thomas (Fiona) and Michael (Tiffany); one granddaughter, Allesandra; one sister, Carol Undeen; and several nieces and nephews....

Mar 23, 2019

Persico, Deborah Sue

Passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019 at her home in Lincoln Park, Michigan. According to her wishes cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Desnoyer Funeral Home with Pastor Julie Nygaard officiating. The family will receive friends prior...

Mar 23, 2019

Cogan, Leota B.

Passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 83 at the Arbor Manor Nursing Home where she resided for the last 6 and a half years. Leota was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert (Bob) Cogan. Leota is survived by her daughter, Cindy Loik and husband Paul;...

Mar 20, 2019

Dwyer, Dustin Edward

of Jackson, passed away after a 4 year struggle with Avascular Necrosis. He is survived by the love of his life, Elyse; mother, Sandra Redmond; father, Patrick (Liz) Dwyer; daughter, Brooke Dakota Dwyer (Joey); son, Chase Edward Dwyer; stepsons, Easton Oliver, Cortland Oliver, and Cody Betts; grandchildren, Kylie Mykel Miller, Jemma Reese Eilola, and...

Mar 19, 2019

age 90, of Jackson passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 joining her friends and family in heaven. Jo was born on July 22, 1928 in La Plata, Missouri, daughter of the late Theodore and Neva Nolte, the last of seven children. On November 4, 1950 she married the love of her life for 52 years, the late, Michiel...

Mar 17, 2019

Couling, Philip T.

of Jackson, passed away at home on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Maggie; son, Broc; brother and sisters-in-law, Kathleen McKernan, Mary (Charles) Sprawka, and Michael (Lisa) Herda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including lifelong friends, Dan Kofflin and...

Mar 17, 2019

Bunting (Harkema), Joan "Jo"

of Clark Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born in Whitehall, Michigan and moved to Jackson after her marriage. Her husband, W. Kenneth Bunting Jr and son, W. Kenneth Bunting III preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Phyllis...

Mar 10, 2019

COMPERCHIO, ANDREW ROCCO

Passed March 10, 2019, age 70. Survived by his siblings, Carol deNicola, Henry Comperchio (Susan), sister-in-law Sheila Comperchio, many nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, their families, and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by the love of his life, Carolyn, his parent's Rocco & Rose, brother's Samuel & Joseph. Andrew retired from Kelsey Hayes...

Mar 10, 2019

Chris passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Hospice at the age of 58 years. Chris is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Wozniak; stepson, Sean (Kirsten) Wozniak; grandson, Liam Wozniak; mother, Mary Ellen (Al) Jehnzen; father, Frank Enneking; nephew, Spencer Behm; brother-in-law, Mike Behm; half-sister Sara Enneking and...