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Charles Frederick "Fred" Gross

Charles Frederick "Fred" Gross

Sep 2, 2018

Gross, Charles Frederick "Fred" Passed away under the loving care of his family on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Charles Gross and Edith DeWeese and mother in-law Mary Finkell. He is survived by wife Janice, sister Charlene (Pat) McGinnis, son Jeffery, daughters Julie (Brad) Clauda, Cari (Brian) Hurt and Jennifer Barnett, 5 grandchildren: Morgan...

Catherine Dillon (Anuszkiewicz, Phillips)

Catherine Dillon (Anuszkiewicz, Phillips)

Aug 31, 2018

Dillon, (Anuszkiewicz, Phillips) Catherine Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and Allegiance Hospice on Friday, August 31, 2018 age 84 years. Survived by her husband James E. Dillon, children; Karen Mackie, Sharon Phillips, Sandi Geiger, William Phillips, James Phillips and Michael Phillips, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, two step children and her siblings, Brother William...

Lillian M. Eriksen

Lillian M. Eriksen

Aug 31, 2018

Eriksen, Lillian M. 93 , died on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Trellis Garden's, Vista Grand Villa Assisted Living Center in Jackson, Michigan. From her birth on November 3, 1924 in Akron Ohio, Lillian (Lilly), encouraged and motivated the people around her with loving concern and sincere kindness. Lilly was the oldest of two children. Her parents,...

Janell M. Bumpus

Janell M. Bumpus

Aug 30, 2018

Bumpus, Janell M. a young 78 year old, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health, under the care of dedicated and kind neurosurgeons, trauma and cardiac care doctors, nurses, and specialists. Janell was born on May 28, 1940 to Mildred and Lewis Pfitzmaier in Jackson, Michigan. She was one of five children...

Eugene John Tyslenko

Eugene John Tyslenko

Aug 30, 2018

Tyslenko, Eugene John age 87, of Jackson passed away peacefully on, Thursday, August 30, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Gene was born on December 5, 1930 to Peter and Anna (Schweda) Tyslenko in Jackson. He served our country honorably in the United States Army. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth "Betty", daughter...

Ronald Lee Russell

Ronald Lee Russell

Aug 18, 2018

Russell, Ronald Lee A 50 year resident of Lake Columbia, passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda L. (Lubahn) Russell; son Brian (Bre) Russell; two grandchildren...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lefere (Solon)

Elizabeth "Betty" Lefere (Solon)

Aug 17, 2018

Lefere (Solon), Elizabeth "Betty" Of Jackson, passed away at home on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her six children, Patricia (Patrick) McCann, Peggy (Carlos) Febres-Cordero, Betsy (Tom) Sykes, Katie Powers, Alidor "Dorne" (Ginny) Lefere III, Austin Lefere; 21 grandchildren, Patrick III, Katie (Tim), Kelli (Nate), Carlos (Tatiana), Juan...

Dorothy Burgess

Dorothy Burgess

Aug 14, 2018

Burgess, Dorothy of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dick; four children, Bonnie Buckmaster, Kenneth Burgess, Dr. Arduth Burgess, and Karen (Brian) Hudson; five grandchildren, Ryan, Clinton, Shannon, Neil, and Scott; one great grandson, Henry; great great grandson, Hunter; and great great granddaughter,...

Leo Patla "Uncle Leo"

Leo Patla "Uncle Leo"

Aug 14, 2018

Patla, Leo "Uncle Leo" of Jackson, Michigan was born on March 23, 1926 and passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 peacefully with friends and relatives by his side. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Patla of 66 years. Leo leaves behind one brother; one sister; three Godchildren; and many nieces and nephews along with many special friends....

Evelyn Marie Schmidt

Evelyn Marie Schmidt

Aug 12, 2018

Schmidt, Evelyn Marie of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Clifford W. Schmidt; one son, William Frederick (Annette Marie) Schmidt; one daughter, Julie Marie (Michel Paul)...

Sharon A. Watson-Behrman

Sharon A. Watson-Behrman

Aug 11, 2018

Watson-Behrman, Sharon A. of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 84 years. She was born on April 10, 1934 to Roy and Nellie Hogle (Swift). She is survived by her husband, Stan Behrman; children, Phillip (Annette) Watson, Patrick Watson (Judy Rowe), Craig (Cecelia) Watson, and Karla Deter (Michael); grandchildren; Jourdan Watson, Kaitlyn Watson, Joshua...

Richard J. Haynes

Richard J. Haynes

Aug 10, 2018

Richard J. Haynes passed away peacefully Friday, August 10, 2018 at age 88. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy, parents Richard E. and Edith, in-laws Victor and Pharailde Maes, Philip and Margaret O'Neil, Phillip and Juliet O'Connell, and nephew Timothy O'Connell. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Madeline; sister, Janet of Venice, Florida;...

Helen Margaret Lefebvre

Helen Margaret Lefebvre

Aug 8, 2018

Lefebvre, Helen Margaret Age 89, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at RidgeCrest Health Campus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Emerald Lefebvre and is survived by her sister, Norma Lefebvre. At her request, cremation has taken place and no public services will be held. Contributions in her name may be made to...

Robert H. Moore

Robert H. Moore

Aug 6, 2018

Moore, Robert H. 88 years young, Robert H. Moore lived a life of honor, integrity and faith for the last 88 years. He honored our country, his family, his friends, the town he called home for 55 years, Jackson, Michigan but, most of all, he honored God. Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in...

Norma Jean Vian

Norma Jean Vian

Aug 6, 2018

Vian, Norma Jean of Jackson, passed away at her home under the loving care of her family on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Eleanor Zook. Survived by her siblings, Harvey (Nancy) Zook, Catherine (Mark) Rusco, and Jeff (David Assemany) Zook; special friend, Frank Hyatt; niece, Rachel Rusco;...

Patrick M. Cunningham

Patrick M. Cunningham

Aug 5, 2018

Cunningham, Patrick M. Patrick Cunningham passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and loyal friends, George and Nancy Jo Hill. Patrick was the President and owner of Cunningham Construction Inc. for 50 years. Patrick took great pride in spending time with grandchildren and spoiling them with many trips to the Toy House. He retired in...

Betty Frances Beltran (Wilder)

Betty Frances Beltran (Wilder)

Aug 3, 2018

Beltran (Wilder), Betty Frances Passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Born in Beattyville, Kentucky on December 5, 1928 to Sterling and Elizabeth (King) Wilder. She married Jose Carpio Beltran and from that union had three daughters and four sons. Survived by her children, Linda (David) Garcia, Carlos (Debbie), Anthony, Rosetta (Randy) Stiles, Ramon (Tressa),...

Worth J. Widrosky

Worth J. Widrosky

Aug 1, 2018

Widrosky, Worth J. Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of Great Lakes Hospice and the staff at Arbor North Assisted Living on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 age 92 years. She is survived by her loving family. Worth was preceded in death by her husband Joseph and her daughter Margaret "Margot" Burke. She retired from the State Prison of...

Thomas Richard Powers Sr.

Thomas Richard Powers Sr.

Jul 26, 2018

Powers, Thomas Richard Sr. He was born January 15, 1929 and joined his beloved wife, Jean Ann in the Eternal Kingdom on Thursday, July 26, 2018 while reciting The Devine Mercy Chaplet with family. He was under the loving care of Heartland Hospice and his family. Tom is survived by his children, Timothy (Susan), Theodore (Bonnie), Terrance (Carrie), Tammy (Michael)...

Edward Joseph Wilson Jr.

Edward Joseph Wilson Jr.

Jul 21, 2018

Wilson, Edward Joseph Jr. of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his brother, James (Linda) Wilson; sisters, Mary Jeanne Wilson and Theresa (Donald) Gagne; nephews, Patrick Wilson and Donald Gagne Jr.; niece, Angela Gagne; several grandnieces, grandnephews, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

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