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Florence S. Holda (Zukowski)

Florence S. Holda (Zukowski)

Jan 29, 2019

Holda (Zukowski), Florence S.

of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 89 years in the company of her loving children. Survived by her three children, Ann (Kent) O'Neil of Jackson, Maggie (Steve) Anderson of Horton, and Marty Holda of Seattle, Washington; Grandma Flo to Kelly (Kristi), Thomas (Emily), Alison (Matt), Chrissy...

Robert Lee Neelis

Robert Lee Neelis

Jan 27, 2019

of Jackson, Michigan passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2019, under the care of hospice at the age of 80.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Jean; one son James (Carol); grandchildren, Timothy, Joshua, Anthony and Emiley and several great grandchildren.

He will rest in peace with his two sons; Robert...

Robert L. Taft

Robert L. Taft

Jan 26, 2019

Taft, Robert L.

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the age of 91. Survived by his daughter, Cindy Fojtik; grandchildren, Kara (Kenneth) Watts and Trevor Fojtik; great grandchildren, Hunter and Jaycee Watts; one sister, Janet (Richard) Westerman;...

James Arthur Hardwick Sr.

James Arthur Hardwick Sr.

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,...

Frances M. Laskovich (Papiersky)

Frances M. Laskovich (Papiersky)

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...

Gary T. Burkhart

Gary T. Burkhart

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...

Elizabeth "Bette" Clark

Elizabeth "Bette" Clark

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...

Elizabeth "Liz" "Betty" Sawicki

Elizabeth "Liz" "Betty" Sawicki

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.

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Patricia Jane Ritter (Worth)

Patricia Jane Ritter (Worth)

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...

Michael C. Stevens

Michael C. Stevens

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...

Gerald C. Culhane

Gerald C. Culhane

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...

Dolores Arnold (Valdez)

Dolores Arnold (Valdez)

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...

David A. Rand

David A. Rand

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...

Daniel D. Griffith

Daniel D. Griffith

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...

Katherine Juckett (Savoy)

Katherine Juckett (Savoy)

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,...

Carolyn K. Bendele

Carolyn K. Bendele

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;...

Barbara Jean Richardson (Williams)

Barbara Jean Richardson (Williams)

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...

Nancy Louise Morris (Cassidy)

Nancy Louise Morris (Cassidy)

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...

Barbara J. Parker

Barbara J. Parker

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...

Stephanie L. Eaker & David L. Riley

Stephanie L. Eaker & David L. Riley

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...

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