obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Hardwick, James Arthur Sr.

of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age of 87 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cassie; 5 children, Sue (Juris), Mike (Cherlyn), James Jr., Nancy, Tom (Betsy); 11 grandchildren, Kevin, Chad, Chelsea, Jason,...

Jan 19, 2019

Laskovich (Papiersky), Frances M.

Of Jackson passed away in her sleep on Saturday, January 19, 2019 age 91 years. Survived by three children; Diane Tracy, Gregory R. (Lisa) Laskovich and Laurie (Tim) Zaski). Six grandchildren; Robert (Rianna) Laskovich, Derek (Holly) Tracy, Merit Tracy, Betsy Laskovich, Jaynie Cleeves and Josh Cleeves, Stacy (Cory) Swann. Great grandchildren; Ryann and...

Jan 17, 2019

Burkhart, Gary T.

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sally and one son, Kevin; brother, William "Ken" (Arta) Burkhart; sister, Kathy (Ron Thomas) Burkhart; brother-in-law, Tom (Janet) Elfers; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gary was an...

Jan 17, 2019

Clark, Elizabeth "Bette"

of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Survived by nieces and nephews; Peggy (Tom) Crowley, Richard Bacon, Ned Bacon, Bonnie (Fritz) Strack, Chris (Tracy) Bacon, Todd (Cheryl Lynn) Bacon, David (Becky) Clark, Judy Maliscewski, Jan (Jim) Bostek, Sue Clark, Maria Clark, Connie Clark, Jim Clark, Cathy...

Jan 16, 2019

Sawicki, Elizabeth "Liz" "Betty"

Was born in Jackson, MI to Ben and Cecelia (Chmielewski) Sawicki on February 3, 1948. She passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at age 70. She was a loving mother to Stefan Sawicki and a beloved sister to Richard Sawicki, the late Bernie Sawicki and Cecelia (James) Fydroski.

Jan 16, 2019

Patricia Jane Ritter (Worth)

Passed away on January 16, 2019 in the loving care of her family. Patty was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 10, 1965 to William and Audrey (Forbes) Worth. She was the tenth of eleven children.

Patty graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with a B.A. in English and...

Jan 14, 2019

Stevens, Michael C.

of Jackson, died peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 74. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean C. Stevens; three daughters, Sheryl Gonzalez and her children, Alec and Sarah Gonzalez; Jennifer (Brian) Daly and their children James, Thomas, Michael, and Liam Daly; and Deanna (Eric) Lesher and their children...

Jan 13, 2019

Culhane, Gerald C.

A lifelong resident of Jackson, MI passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 80. Jerry graduated from St. Johns High School and then served proudly in the US Navy for 7 years. While in the Navy, Jerry reconnected with his high school sweetheart Margaret Graham. They were married at Queen...

Jan 12, 2019

Arnold (Valdez), Dolores

Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 age 64 years. She is survived by her husband Gregory, five brothers; Daniel (Jaye) Valdez, David Valdez, Paul E. (Diane) Valdez, Ramon Valdez and Steven (Dianna) Valdez, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Hope and Paul Valdez and her...

Jan 12, 2019

Rand, David A.

Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Sheffield House on Saturday, January 12, 2019 after a long illness, age 43 years. Survived by his father, Paul G. Rand III (significant other Tonia Taylor), brother Chris, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Jan 11, 2019

Griffith, Daniel D.

Passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 68 years. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Marti (McCormick); two sons, Sean (Bridget) Griffith and Pat Griffith; 6 grandchildren; brother, Tim (Kathy) Griffith; two sisters, Liz McLeary and Kay (Bob) Noga; and...

Jan 4, 2019

Juckett, Katherine (Savoy)

Went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan to her father Charles Savoy and Mother Toula (Lolas) Savoy. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ted Savoy; sister, Effie Marinakis; husband, Robert Juckett; grandson, Cullen Kujawa; and aunts, uncles,...

Dec 31, 2018

Bendele, Carolyn K.

of Jackson, passed away at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the age of 70 years. She is survived by her two sons, Tony Bendele and Matt (Chris) Bendele; one "daughter", Robyn (Brett) Halsey; three grandchildren, Kasey, Mike, and Nick; sister, Cynthia (William) Gleason; brother, David (Julie) Stadelman;...

Dec 28, 2018

Richardson (Williams), Barbara Jean

Passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff of Allegiance Hospice on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 91 years.  She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Williams (Kilpatrick). Survived by her children, Michael (Connie), Patrick (Francie), Deborah (John) Parisho, and Mary Kinard; special niece, Liz...

Dec 28, 2018

Morris (Cassidy), Nancy Louise

Of Jackson passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Nancy's survived by her children, Nick (Sarah) Brown, Lucas, Kyle, Noah, Anna, and George Morris; grandchildren, Jolene and Emitt; siblings, Susan Drew, John (AnnG) Cassidy, Pat Cassidy, Tim Cassidy, and Julie (Tom) Rowland; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Dec 25, 2018

Parker, Barbara J.

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her three children, MariAnne (Denny) McCann, Marty (Jackie) Pickett, and Jim Pickett; four grandchildren, Shayna (Thomas) Phillips, Megan (Stu) Kail, Amanda (Jake) Martin, and Ashley (Jeff) Cortner; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Dec 23, 2018

Eaker, Stephanie L. & Riley, David L.

Stephanie, age 47 and her father David, age 79 passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 as a result of a traffic accident. Survivors include Stephanie's husband Jeff, her children Riley and Olivia, her father and mother in law, Robert and Carlene Eaker, David's sister Sue (Gary) Pelfrey, David's special...

Dec 19, 2018

Rasmussen (Burwell), Gwendolyn

of Pleasant Lake, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the age of 84 years in Panama City Beach, Florida. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Mark) Barbieri and Kim (Ron) Goldsmith; twin sister, Jacqueline Krause; grandsons, Dylan Rasmussen and Dante and Erik Barbieri; brother-in-law, Thue (Uttara) Rasmussen; sisters-in-law, Janet Walkinshaw and...

Dec 17, 2018

Chappel, Sean Michael

Passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the age of 27 years. He is survived by his fiancee, Kourtny Hood; two sons, Hunter Sean and Jerald Raymond Chappel; parents, Mike and Beth Chappel; sister, Ericka (William) Fulton; grandparents, Romona (Louis) Lienhart; close friend, Tim McCafferty; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was...

Dec 10, 2018

Ruff (Mault), Margaret Lee

Was born in Hanover Township on May 21, 1945 to Roy A. and Velma L. (Hevel) Mault. She passed away due to natural causes while sleeping at her home on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Velma; her husband, Thomas...