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Jeannine A. Masquelier "Jean"

Jeannine A. Masquelier "Jean"

Feb 25, 2019

Jean Masquelier of Jackson, MI passed away on February 25, 2019, at Arbor North Living Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, husband, Jerry, daughters, Jill Masquelier and Jan Bazuin. She is survived by daughter, Julie (Skip) Freysinger, grandchildren, Elizabeth Bercier and Alan (Dawn) Freysinger, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and an extraordinary...

Robert Henri "Andy" Anderson Sr.

Robert Henri "Andy" Anderson Sr.

Feb 25, 2019

Anderson Sr., Robert Henri "Andy"

of Horton, peacefully passed away with his four children present on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Survived by his children, Robert (Theresa) Anderson Jr., Paul Anderson, Julie (Mike) Macchia, and Jill (Philip) Van Dyke; grandchildren, Lauren (Jake), Melissa (Tyler), Jennifer (Brad), Adam (Alyssa), Julia, Lex, Maris, Natalie,...

William "Bill" C. Keyser

William "Bill" C. Keyser

Feb 23, 2019

Keyser, William "Bill" C.

aged 73, of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 of heart failure at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson.

Born on July 10, 1945, in Buffalo, New York, Bill was the first and only son of Clarence and Elizabeth (Moore) Keyser. After spending his childhood in Hamburg alongside...

Sheila Illene Dershem (Vandam)

Sheila Illene Dershem (Vandam)

Feb 22, 2019

Dershem (VanDam), Sheila Illene

of Jackson, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 with the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 57 years. Survived by her son, Ryan (Lindsay) Dershem, her daughter, Olivia Evans; grandchildren, Braiden, Blake, and Bodie; father, Edward Gerald VanDam Sr.;...

Alice M. Minor "Mimi"

Alice M. Minor "Mimi"

Feb 18, 2019

MINOR, ALICE M. "Mimi" Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Alice is survived by her children Deborah (Mark) Simpson and Richard W. Minor, adored grandchildren Eric (Emily) Simpson, Brian Simpson ( Brooke Davis), Matthew Simpson, Aaron Minor and many nieces and nephews. Alice was a lifelong resident of...

Gerald Anthony Sumkowksi

Gerald Anthony Sumkowksi

Feb 17, 2019

Sumkowski, Gerald Anthony

Age 76, of Rives passed away 5:36 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis Tenn. Gerald was born July 6, 1942, in Jackson, Michigan, son of the late Anthony and Donna (Vandam) Sumkowski. He married Cheralyn Kay "Shirley" Sumkowski May 19, 1962. She preceded him in death September 1, 2008....

Michael James O'Shea

Michael James O'Shea

Feb 16, 2019

O'Shea, Michael James 4-14-1954 - 2-16-2019

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 Henry Ford Allegiance Health at the age of 64 years. Survived by six brothers, Tom (Dorothy), Jack (Marcia), Edward Jr., Denny (Pauline), Phillip, and Richard (Trish); five sisters, Peggy (Tom) Bullinger, Teresa (Jack) Mosley, Mary (Perry) Schwer, Debbie Pfitzner, and Nora...

Christopher Michael Deneka

Christopher Michael Deneka

Feb 15, 2019

Deneka, Christopher Michael

Passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 after a difficult battle with liver failure at Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospital. Chris was born on December 27, 1973 in Lansing, and he was born to Stanley and Linda Deneka January 24, 1974. He attended Northwest High School, where he was very active in Vocal Dimension....

Edward George Faris

Edward George Faris

Feb 15, 2019

Edward George Faris age 83, of Jackson, Michigan, was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 15, 2019. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years Carol Ann Faris, 4 children and 3 sons-in-law, Dianne & Drew Collins, Mary & Tom Christoff, Daniel Faris, Paula & John Krueger, and 7 grandchildren. Ed was...

James Leo "Duff" Duffy

James Leo "Duff" Duffy

Feb 2, 2019

James Leo Duffy "Duff" passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the age of 80.

James is predeceased by his loving wife of 39 years, Jo Anne, parents; Marguerite and James.

James is lovingly remembered by his children; Brian (Terrie), Renee Hastings...

Laveta Potter (Puhr)

Laveta Potter (Puhr)

Feb 1, 2019

Potter (Puhr), Laveta

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away Friday February 1, 2019, at the age of 91, at home with her loving family present. Laveta was born to Harley and Mary Bitner who precede her in death, on March 20, 1927. She was known throughout her large family as a baker of the tastiest cookies, cakes and...

William E. "Bill" Kirchmeier

William E. "Bill" Kirchmeier

Jan 30, 2019

William E. (Bill) Kirchmeier, Jr. went home to God on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 78 years. The son of William and Mary (Bodwin) Kirchmeier, Bill was born and raised in Bismarck, ND, graduating from St. Mary's High School. Always interested in science, he represented his school and North Dakota twice at the National Science Fair,...

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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