obituaries

Oct 4, 2017

Ralph J. Hoffman Jr. On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, Ralph answered the "call to duty" from his Commander and Chief, God Almighty. Born August 18, 1930 in Chicago to the late Ralph J. and Marion Hoffman Sr. As a youngster he developed a love of the military while attending Barbour Hall Military Academy at Kalamazoo from 1943-46 where attained the...

Oct 3, 2017

Gamin, Clyde Theodore "Ted" Jr . Returned home to meet the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Ted was born to Clyde and Marguerite (Heath) Gamin on November 16, 1947 in Jackson Michigan at Mercy Hospital. He attended school at St. Johns in Jackson, where he graduated in 1965. After graduating, he went into the Army and served his country...

Sep 28, 2017

Hogle, Frances N. Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 86. She is survived by her eight children, Brian (Brenda) Hogle, Jill Hogle, Carolyn Moon, Mark (Kristin) Hogle, David (Kristy) Hogle, Ronald (Melissa) Hogle, Nell Hogle, Paula (Dan) Kapp; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Ruede; one sister, Sr. Marion Ruede; and numerous...

Sep 28, 2017

of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 93 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Chip. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Willoughby and Suzanne Courtis; five grandchildren, Derek (Karyn) Courtis and their daughter, Cecelia, Nathan Courtis, Jason (Emily) Bartholomew, Sarah (Josiah) Miller, and Adam Willoughby; her twin...

Sep 26, 2017

Williams, Marion Louise "Mary Lou" of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family, the staff at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, and the wonderful care of Susan DeRoot from Heartland Hospice on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 four days before her 94th birthday. She is survived by her three sons, Bob (Pam), Dan (Dawn), and Brian (Lynn); daughter in...

Sep 18, 2017

Simpson (Weinburger) Wendy Marie Was peacefully called home on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the age of 65 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Wendy is survived by her husband of 33 years, Bobby (Bob) K. Simpson of Jackson, MI, her children Jennifer M. Paquin, John (JV) V. Paquin (Hollie), Patrick J. Paquin (Tammy), step-children Keith P. Simpson (Susie),...

Sep 17, 2017

Of Jackson passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Margaret; Six children, Mike (Paige) Crowley, Bobby(Amy) Crowley, Julie (Chris) Vanderveen, Karin (Dave) Beck, Timmy (Katie) Crowley, Terry (Trisha) Crowley; 11 grandchildren, Ashley (Greg) Cagney, Mikey Beck,...

Sep 15, 2017

Joined the angels on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Mary was born July 15, 1923, the youngest child of John Sr. and Theresa Doering. She lived her whole life in Jackson, graduated from St. Mary's High School and was currently a member of Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. She was preceded in death...

Sep 12, 2017

Born October 18, 1921, in Vermillion Twp, County of LaSalle, Ottawa, Illinois. Died September 12, 2017, in Charlotte Mi, Eaton County The Ryan family moved to New York State, when Frances was little and eventually moved to Jackson, MI. Frances graduated from Technical High School, Jackson, MI, June 7, 1938. She married Frederick Lamphere, March 9, 1940 in Jackson. The...

Sep 8, 2017

Keegan, James Lawrence Went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Patricia on Friday, September 8, 2017. Surviving are his daughters Vickie (Scott) Sayles and Karen Kaye Dunigan. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Evans, Daniel (Lauren) Dunigan, Molly (Brandon) Kwelty and Lindsay (Tony) Hurd. Blessed with great grandchildren twins Jack and Emme Evans, Henry and Charles...

Sep 6, 2017

Fitch (Sambaer), Linda Jeanne of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Survived by her husband of 28 years, William C. Fitch; children, Patrick (Gina) Iuni, Russell Iuni, Christopher Iuni, Bradford (Sue) Fitch, and Brian (Colleen) Fitch; 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; one brother, Ronald (Denise) Sambaer; several nieces and nephews; and dear...

Aug 26, 2017

Bazylewicz, Joseph Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the age of 95 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Theophil and Helen Bazylewicz; brothers Vincent, Stan and Bernard; and sisters Mary Bazylewicz, Helen Batterson, Theresa Ann Richardson and Rosalie Louise Koziol. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces....

Aug 25, 2017

of Jackson, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 93 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marcine Mary Turk. He is survived by his eight children, Patricia (Joseph) Eisenhauer, Rosemary Turk, Marianne (Gene) Sickels, Christine Ehrman, Annette (Jose) Vasquez, Michelle (Gary) Leuthard, Melvin Jr. (Mary) Turk, and John (Melissa) Turk;...

Aug 25, 2017

Ogle, David John III

Of Pleasant Lake passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2017 age 32 years. Survived by his daughter Maddison, his parents Julie and Mike Hankerd, sister Jessica (Dave) Kestner, nephew Carter, niece Hadley, grandfather David J. Ogle, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. David was employed by Steve Martin Tree Service for...

Aug 19, 2017

Elaine Elizabeth Fudalski (Bapst) of Jackson, born on September 14, 1928, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017, under the compassionate care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Elaine retired from ITT Hancock after 50 years of service. Everyone knew Elaine to be a very hard worker, loving mother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Family...

Aug 14, 2017

Freundl (Dailey), Mary Teresa On Monday, August 14, 2017 our loving mother, Mary Teresa (Dailey) Freundl, 87, of Jackson joined her son and husband in God's heavenly kingdom. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen (Carl) Shelton of Traverse City, Carol (Barry) Hintz of Lansing, Diane (Stephen) Wolcott of East Lansing, Patricia Freundl of Jackson, and daughter-in-law Patty (Edward) Freundl...

Aug 5, 2017

Jacquelin Owens (Murine) of Jackson, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 74 years.  She was born in Jackson on July 29, 1943.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie.  She is survived by her children, David (Brenda) Owens, Ronnie Owens, Sherry Owens and Judy Sanford; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, Donald, Charles,...

Aug 5, 2017

Markiewicz, Catherine "Kate" of Jackson MI, daughter of John & Mary Katherine Kokoczka, entered her heavenly home on August 5, 2017 at the age of 96. Catherine was the last in her family to leave this earth. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard, who passed away in 1974 from ALS. Also preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2017

Robert Bruce Fiero July 25, 1958 – August 1, 2017 Loving brother, uncle, God Father, and friend. A man of great kindness, generosity, and integrity. Predeceased by his father John, mother Mary, sisters Julie Hurlburt and JoEllen Fiero; brothers-in-law, Ron Hurlburt and Gary Overholser. Survived by sisters Fran Overholser, Andrea (Mike) Zakerski, and Sheila (Joe) Natter and brothers John (Susan),...

Jul 31, 2017

Zdanowitz, Pauline May of Jackson, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Lawrence S. Zdanowitz; children, Maria L. Zdanowitz and David L. Zdanowitz; two grandchildren, Lauren and Hanah; brother, John (Gerry) Kroneck. Preceded in death by her son, Christopher Zdanowitz and brother, Chuck Kroneck. Pauline was a...