obituaries

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.;...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...