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Joseph R. "Randy" Mehelich

Joseph R. "Randy" Mehelich

Nov 26, 2017

MEHELICH, JOSEPH R. "RANDY" Age 61, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved.  Randy was born on December 12, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan.  He is predeceased by his Father, Joseph Mehelich and Mother, Elise Mehelich.  Randy is survived by his loving wife, Luanne, his beautiful children,...

Janene M. Henley (Wheeler) "The Cake Lady"

Janene M. Henley (Wheeler) "The Cake Lady"

Nov 24, 2017

Henley (Wheeler), Janene M. "The Cake Lady" Peacefully passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 under the care of family and the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 73 years. Cancer had fought Janene for 20 years and finally gained the upper hand, but not before she put up a brave and valiant fight. Janene was preceded...

Gloria Lucille Dailey (Macchia)

Gloria Lucille Dailey (Macchia)

Nov 23, 2017

Dailey (Macchia), Gloria Lucille Beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the age of 89 after her courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia, under the loving care of her family, RidgeCrest Health Campus and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. Dailey, Sr., her son, Daniel M. Dailey and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Griswold

Elizabeth "Betty" Griswold

Nov 22, 2017

Griswold, Elizabeth "Betty" of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Edward Smith) Huffman; son, Matthew (Ulla) Griswold; grandson, Austin; granddaughters, Taylor and Amber; sister, Barbara (Robert) Thomas; good friend, Ellie Chalecki; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Betty...

Ellena "Mary" Ramos

Ellena "Mary" Ramos

Nov 20, 2017

Ramos, Ellena "Mary" of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Survived by her 5 children, Gloria Ramos-Yother, Dr. Teresa Ramos, MD, Eleanor Ramos, Joseph Ramos Jr., and Olivia (Tom) Davis; 10 grandchildren, Amanda, Kevin (Sara), Jacob, Tonya, Miguel, Alyssa, Steven (Carley), Leah, Anthony, and Diego; 12 great grandchildren; her beloved cat,...

Eugene A. Berry

Eugene A. Berry

Nov 18, 2017

Berry, Eugene A. of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Arlene; two sons, David (Roselyn) Berry and Douglas (Karyn) Berry. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Berry. Eugene is also survived by eight grandchildren,...

Nancy (Helen) Weed

Nancy (Helen) Weed

Nov 7, 2017

Weed, Nancy (Helen) Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; son, Daniel; and parents, Max and Helen Spencer-Clore. Survived by two sons, Richard (Denise) Weed and Philip (Tonia) Weed; three grandchildren, Alison and Jessica Weed and Jason Burnap; two great grandchildren, Raegan Weed and Jazlin Burnap;...

Charles "Fred" Baker

Charles "Fred" Baker

Oct 31, 2017

Baker, Charles "Fred" Age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He is survived by his wife Sue, one son Eric (Carrie), one grandson Gavin, Sister Janet Keith, Sister-in-law Debbie Baker and niece Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard C. And Helen (Obuchowski) Baker and his brother Willard "Bill" Baker. Fred served in the Michigan...

Clara Mary Patterson

Clara Mary Patterson

Oct 29, 2017

Patterson, Clara Mary age 84, wife of Pat Patterson and daughter of Clarence and Eleanor Schweda, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Barbara and Rosie and grandson Shelton. Surviving are her loving husband of 64 years Pat; sons Rodney (Pam), Mark (Tammy), Doug (Stephanie), and Dennis; brothers Ed...

Mary Helen Murray

Mary Helen Murray

Oct 28, 2017

Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, October 28, 2017 one day before her 85th birthday. Survived by three children; Susie (Phil) Fischmeister, Tim Murray and Kellie Bailey. Four grandchildren; Kylie (Jeff) Roulo, Philip Fischmeister, Alec and Lauren Bailey. Great grandson Will Roulo and...

Joseph E. Idzkowski P.E.

Joseph E. Idzkowski P.E.

Oct 21, 2017

Idzkowski, Joseph E. P.E. Age 90, left this world on Saturday, October 21, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife and dance partner of 64 years, Joy (Simmons) Idzkowski, children, Thomas J. Idzkowski, of Augusta, MI, Michael E. Idzkowski, (Nancy) of Powell, Ohio, and Joseph D. Idzkowski (Tami) of Portage, MI; grandchildren, Andrew Hinkle, Thomas Idzkowski II, Alexa Idzkowski,...

Gloria Murphy

Gloria Murphy

Oct 21, 2017

Born February 9, 1924, passed into Eternal Life and celebrated her homecoming on October 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Murphy, after 55 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Jerry) Potts. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life and left to cherish her memory are Brian Potts, Kelly (Ryan) Cannon,...

Lillian M. Jankowski

Lillian M. Jankowski

Oct 21, 2017

Jankowski, Lillian M. Of Jackson, widow of Adam P. Jankowski passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age 100 years. Survived by two daughters, Carol Lee, deceased husband Michael LaRa of Clearwater Fl., Jannette and her husband, William Slowinski of Mechanicsville, VA; one son, David and his wife Joanne Jankowski of Novi, MI; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren;...

Anne "Anna" Cyrocki

Anne "Anna" Cyrocki

Oct 18, 2017

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by numerous Cyrocki and Karazim nieces and nephews including special nephew, Stash Cyrocki and sister-in-law, Dorothy Karazim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aloysius; four brothers and two sisters. Anna retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after many years of...

Robert S. Vainner

Robert S. Vainner

Oct 17, 2017

Vainner, Robert S. Age 50, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 after a short, sudden and courageous bout with cancer, under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years Amy and their two daughters Jessica and Victoria. He is also survived...

Suzanne Marie Crowley (Lefere)

Suzanne Marie Crowley (Lefere)

Oct 15, 2017

Crowley (Lefere) Suzanne Marie age 77, of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John W., children Danny, Kathy (Jeff) Foster, Bill, Mary Jo (Jon Sutliff), Susie (Keith Halford), Carolyn (Jeff) Graydon, Tim (Melissa) Crowley; grandchildren Courtney, Morgan (Sean Hnilicka), Megan, Coley, Mallory,...

Leonard J. Swistak

Leonard J. Swistak

Oct 13, 2017

Swistak, Leonard J. Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 after a brief illness at the age of 82 years. Survived by his five children, Cathy Swistak, Mike (Cindy) Swistak, Sharon (Carl) Werner, John Swistak, and Stacy (Michele Fero) Swistak; grandchildren, Charlie (Jennifer) Sears, Molly Sears, Aimee (Andy) Mahony, Lynne and Emily Werner, and Koly and Michael Swistak;...

David Krajewski

David Krajewski

Oct 11, 2017

Krajewski, David Joyful Catholic, beloved husband and father, and number one Lion's fan David Krajewski, of Pleasant Lake MI, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017 after a long "dance" with cancer. Dave spent his whole life in the service of others as a Social Worker in many different settings, the last 25 years in his own private practice....

Steven Gerald Tremaine

Steven Gerald Tremaine

Oct 8, 2017

Tremaine, Steven Gerald Was born on June 20, 1972 in Jackson, Michigan and attended Jackson Public Schools. He died on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Before that he lived in Englewood, Florida where he is survived by his daguther, Ava, who he dearly loved; his parents, Gerald and Roswitha of Jackson, two sisters, Missy Lyons...

Susan Lynn Worth

Susan Lynn Worth

Oct 7, 2017

Worth, Susan Lynn Passed away on Saturday, October 07, 2017 surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. Susan was born in Jackson, Michigan on May 21, 1959 to William Sr. and Audrey (Forbes) Worth. She was the sixth of eleven children. She graduated from Lumen Christi High School in 1977. She earned an Associate's Degree from Jackson Community...

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