obituaries

Dec 10, 2018

Passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Dorothy was born on May 9, 1922 in Marshall County, Minnesota. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann (Gaylend) Meeks, John Jr. (Cindy) Karazim, Michael (Teresa) Karazim, Timothy (Jan) Karazim; Dave Phillips. 5 grandchildren, Melissa (Brian), Amanda (Matthew), Erin (Jeff), Andrew (Melissa) and Sarah (Gunner);...

Dec 9, 2018

Osborn, William "Terry"

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 9, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary (Osterberg) Osborn; daughters, Wendy (Holly) Osborn and JuLee (Brent) Baxter; sons, Jim and Bill (Rosaria); grandchildren, Jacob, Bree, and Brinlee; four step grandchildren; sister, Rosemary (Bob) Williams. He...

Dec 8, 2018

Slone-Kusiak, Elizabeth SueAnn

Age 3 months, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her parents, Kyle Slone-Kusiak and Khassendra Douglas-Vian; siblings, Blake, Izabelle, Kyler, and Dakotah; grandparents, Angela Kusiak, Timothy Jackson, and Nancy Smedley; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Victor Vian Jr....

Dec 7, 2018

Sprangel Sr., Joseph R.

Of Jerome passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda. Father of three sons, Joseph Jr. (Kim), John, and Jack (Jenna) Sprangel and daughter-in-law Phyllis Sprangel. Grandfather of seven and great grandfather of three girls.

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Dec 7, 2018

Johnson, David Matthew Johnson, David Matthew Loving husband and father of five, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the age of 78. Born on August 26, 1940 in Jackson Michigan, to Matthew and Dorothy (Shaughnessy) Johnson, he was the third of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Dorothy, his sisters Rita, Eileen,...

Dec 6, 2018

Van Vorst Jr., George L.

of Jackson, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Survived by his four children, Denise (James) Wolcott, Dianna Van Vorst, Mike (Toni) Van Vorst, and Pam (Marty Kelly) Petress; five grandchildren, Jimmy and Tyler Petress, Nicole Wolcott, and Benjamin and Abby...

Dec 6, 2018

Bill passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert F. and Mary G. (Haines) McFarland who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Judy; daughters, Corrina Romine and Michelle (Trevor) Feazel; son, Chad (Ivy) Romine; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Marilyn) McFarland; sister, MaryAnn...

Dec 6, 2018

Curran, Jeanne (O'Neil)

Our mother Jeanne, member of the Greatest Generation, passed away on Thursday, December 6 in her home at Arbor North Living Center at the age of 98 years. She leaves behind a long legacy of good stories and loving relationships. Born in Jackson on January 31, 1920, she was the second of four surviving...

Dec 5, 2018

Drennan, Darin Michael

Passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the age of 51 years. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan; two sons, Tyler Michael (Brooke) Drennan and Keegan Michael Drennan; mother and father, Sherry and Terry...

Dec 2, 2018

Konopka, Rita M. of Jackson passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Ed) Waszczenko of West Bloomfield Michigan, stepson Kevin (Stephanie) Konopka of Naperville Illinois, and grandchildren Sam, Madeleine, and Eliana Konopka. Her husband Darrell predeceased her in January of 2018. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters David (Sharon) Zakrzewski,...

Dec 1, 2018

Kestner, Joyce Ann Went to be with the Lord peacefully at home with her loving husband and kids by her side on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Joyce is survived by her husband, Paul of 65 years; children, Paula Kestner-Blair, Mike (Mechas) Kestner, Tom (Diane) Kestner, Kathy (Mark) Meyer, Mary (Tim) Kemler, Steve (Pam) Kestner,...

Nov 28, 2018

Aldous (Bradley), Bonnie Lee Went to be with the Lord while being held in the arms of her loving family. Bonnie took pride in owning the Greystone Tavern. She thoroughly enjoyed interacting with her loyal customers and employees. She retired from the State of Michigan. She also worked at Camshaft and Jackson Public Schools. She was a life time member...

Nov 25, 2018

Hamlin, Edward "Ed" Of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 age 80 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Nancy; daughter Yvonne (Dale) Palmer and their children, Eric (Katie) Palmer and their daughter Isabella, Ashley Palmer and Chelsea Palmer; Grandson Shawn Hamlin and his children, Lauren, Hailey and Leah; Daughter Victoria Hamlin and her son Josh;...

Nov 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew "Andy" Joseph Bihl announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the age of 57. Andy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 10 years, Amanda, and his children, Kristin (Ross) Bembry, Lauran (Doug) Fletcher, Shannan (Matt) Portwood, Andrew (Bethany), Jaycee Bihl, Kynlee Watson, Milley Bihl, Liam...

Nov 23, 2018

PERU, JERRY CLINTON Of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018. Jerry was born on August 6, 1946 to Martha G. Peru and Bruce H. Peru in Flint, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Carroll Y. Peru; his daughter, Kira E. (Devin Riddering) Oliver-Riddering; his grandkids, Tyler W. (Amber Meininger) Peru, Briana M. (Devin Cheney) Peru,...

Nov 17, 2018

Mandreger, Jamie Harold Was born on August 23, 1956 in Jackson, Michigan. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Jackson. Jamie is survived by the mother of his three children, Susan Mandreger. His pride and joy in life were his three beloved children, Jason, Renee (Adam), and Eric (Grace). Loving grandfather to his three beautiful grandsons, Hudson,...

Nov 14, 2018

Beaghan, Michael Phillip Patrick Of Clarklake, passed away at home in the early morning hours on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He leaves behind Sharon, his beloved wife of 25 years; four children, Angela (Gary) White, Joshua (Savannah) Beaghan, Andrea (Eric) Nustad, and Beth (Leif) Rush; and his five grandchildren, Gracelyn Hudson, Kennedy Beaghan, Landon Montgomery, Leo Rush, and Isaac Rush....

Nov 13, 2018

Huntoon, Carolyn "Kay" Age 92, passed away in peace on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Gayle Huntoon; parents, George and Fern Reese; brother, George; and sister, Barbara Ann Reese. She is survived by her children, Charles (Deb) Huntoon, Sarah (Dan) Hamilton, Jon (Mary) Huntoon and Deborah Willbee. Proud grandmother of...

Nov 9, 2018

Of Pleasant Lake, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jim; four daughters, Denise (Larry) Williams, Renee Cowan, Teresa (Jeremy) Khon, and Alison Cowan; 7 grandchildren; brother, Richard (Bobbi) Krasuski; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Elaine was a longtime member at St. John...

Nov 1, 2018

Wells, Cynthia A. Cynthia passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Cindy was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 18, 1951 to Robert Earl and Delores Lenhart. Cindy was a lifelong resident of Jackson. Cindy attended Western Michigan University and worked at Eaton Corporation for several years prior to her retirement. She was an avid gardener...