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Suzanne Marie Trolz

Suzanne Marie Trolz

Jun 17, 2018

Trolz, Suzanne Marie of Jackson, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the age of 55 years. Survived by two sisters, Patricia Trolz and Paula (John) Jazdewski; nephew, Bryant (Trinity) Jazdewski; uncle, Gary (Barb) Trolz; cousin, Kimberly Trolz and many other cousins; and good friends, Kimberly Corry and Teresa Wiley. Preceded in death by her...

Robin Ann Kirkpatrick

Robin Ann Kirkpatrick

Jun 12, 2018

Kirkpatrick, Robin Ann Age 55, of Jackson, Michigan climbed the stairway to Heaven on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Miami, Florida while surrounded by her family. Robin was born in Jackson, Michigan on April 4, 1963. She was a graduate of Northwest High School, received her under-graduate degree from Central Michigan University, and her Master's of Hospital Administration from Eastern...

Dolores A. Bannan

Dolores A. Bannan

Jun 10, 2018

Bannan, Dolores A. of Grass Lake, passed away at home on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the age of 80 years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Nastally and Daniel Bannan and her son, Kenneth Nastally. She is survived by five children, Cynthia (Dean) Bennett, Susan (Mark) Healey, Sharon (Joseph) Chmiel, Sandra (James) Wilson, and Frank (Robin)...

David Cooper Burke

David Cooper Burke

Jun 7, 2018

Burke, David Cooper Age 62, of Jackson peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. David is survived by his mother, Lois Burke; aunt, Dolores Repasy; cousins, Chris, Deena, and Scott; and other loving relatives. Preceded in death by his father, William. Cremation has been selected and no services will be taking place at this time. The family would like...

Patricia Alice Vassal (Smith)

Patricia Alice Vassal (Smith)

Jun 5, 2018

Vassal (Smith), Patricia Alice Born on September 16, 1954 passed away on Tuesday, June, 5, 2018. Married to David Vassal for 45 years. She is survived by three daughters Kellie Dangler (Fred), Vicki Bolz (Scot), and Tabatha Vassal, and 8 grandchildren - Jacob and Mackenzie Dangler, Savannah and Alex Bolz, Maycie, Mya, Xzavier Vassal, and LJ Thames. She is also...

Clarence Lee Navarre

Clarence Lee Navarre

Jun 4, 2018

Navarre, Clarence Lee Loving husband and father, age 83, passed away peacefully Monday, June 4, 2018 after a long illness. He was a United States Army Reserve Veteran. Lee was an amazing man who loved his family very much and was there to help out any way he could. He loved antiques, flea markets, garage sales and just being out...

Pamela A. Laughlin (Hetherwick)

Pamela A. Laughlin (Hetherwick)

Jun 2, 2018

Laughlin (Hetherwick), Pamela A. Of Jackson, passed away at the Allegra Nursing and Rehab on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Survived by her husband of 57 years, John L. Laughlin III; three children, Kim (Mike) Comstock, Michelle (Bill) Massnick, and John (Shellie) Laughlin IV; six grandchildren, Hannah, Katie, Joe, Sam, John V, and Alison; siblings,...

Richard G. Sayers

Richard G. Sayers

May 26, 2018

Sayers, Richard G. Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018, age 92. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard H. and Clara (Swidensky) Sayers; and sister, Helen Ciolek of Lansing. Richard is survived by his wife of 68 years Joan (Carter); son David of Clarklake, MI; daughter Ann of Tallahassee, FL; son and daughter-in-law Mark and...

John Edward Myers

John Edward Myers

May 26, 2018

John Edward Myers Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 surrounded by his family. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Wrozek); five children, Kathleen (Dale) Cranna, Barbara Anne (Brian) Matthes, Heather (Shawn) Avery, Holly Myers (Doug Whitmore), John "Andy" Myers; 13 grandchildren; one great grandson; one brother, Donald...

Rev. Albert H. Buchanan Jr.

Rev. Albert H. Buchanan Jr.

May 22, 2018

Buchanan, Rev. Albert H. "Abbie" Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 age 91 years. Survived by four children; Tom (Patti) Buchanan, Mariellen (Terry) Walbeck, Nancy Buchanan, Jill (Pat) Palumbo. Ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, siblings Dick, Larry, Peggy and Kathy, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Dolores Irene Heikkila (Kujansuu)

Dolores Irene Heikkila (Kujansuu)

May 22, 2018

Heikkila (Kujansuu), Dolores Irene Wife of the late Arne E. Heikkila, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 while in Hospice care. Dolores, or lovingly known as "Dodo" was born on March 29, 1930 in Hancock, MI. She graduated from Houghton High School in 1948 and then went onto St. Joseph's School of Nursing where she received her RN degree....

Maxine Ellen Spencer

Maxine Ellen Spencer

May 17, 2018

Spencer, Maxine Ellen Of Jackson passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home age 91 years. Survived by three sons; John D. (Donna) Spencer II, Peter (Kelly) Spencer and Paul (Andrea) Spencer. Eight grandchildren; John D. III, Chelsea, Michael, Sarah, Benjamin, Emily, Christopher and Elizabeth. Several nieces...

Mary Anne Damjanac

Mary Anne Damjanac

May 14, 2018

Mary Anne Damjanac Of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 76 years after a long battle with cancer. Survived by her two brothers, James Damjanac of Las Vegas, Nevada and Michael (Beverly) Damjanac of Jackson; one niece, Laura Smith and her children, Season and Eric Pietroytys. She was preceded in death by her...

Christopher Michael Iuni

Christopher Michael Iuni

May 13, 2018

Iuni, Christopher Michael Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 48 years. Survived by his two sons, Michael (29) and Alexander (27) with his childhood sweetheart, Kim Iuni. He is the son of Michael and Linda Iuni, and William and Linda Fitch. Christopher has two amazing grandchildren from Michael, Taylen (11) and Alannah (10)...

Lisa R. Rosa

Lisa R. Rosa

May 12, 2018

Rosa, Lisa R. Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 54 years. She is survived by her family, Edna Rosa, Marcia O'Connell, Joshua Hulbert, Michelle Rosa-Derdowski, and Denise Garrecht.  She was preceded in death by her father, Louis L. Rosa Sr. and her brother, Louis Jr. She loved...

Jacquelyn Ann Moss

Jacquelyn Ann Moss

May 11, 2018

Moss, Jacquelyn Ann Of Vandercook Lake, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff of Allegiance Hospice on Friday, May 11, 2018. She is survived by her three children, Ronald Hall, Warren (Mari) Hall, and Penny (Mike) Hill; two grandchildren, Ryan and Joshua; two great grandchildren, Cora and Evelyn; brother, Bob (Sharon) Lever; and sister, Nancy...

Patricia A. Kelly (Mcquillan)

Patricia A. Kelly (Mcquillan)

May 10, 2018

Kelly (McQuillan), Patricia A. Patty was greeted in heaven by her daughter Jennifer Hagen, her parents Tiny and Marguerite McQuillan, her in laws, Parnell and Valma Kelly and brother-in-law Stephen Bentschneider on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Patty was lovingly cared for by her husband of 52 years, William (Bill) and her family. Surviving Patty are her husband Bill, son Jeffry...

Terrance E. Chmielewski

Terrance E. Chmielewski

May 5, 2018

Chmielewski, Terrance E. Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 age 77 years. Survived by his sons, David, Gregory and Mark; grandchildren, LaShay (Sam), Logan, David, Samuel, Hunter, Conner and Zac; great grandchildren, Isaiah and Grace; sisters, Sandra (Gerry) and Marcia along with many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Sophie. Terrance was...

Christopher Michael Trumble

Christopher Michael Trumble

May 3, 2018

Trumble, Christopher Michael Of Spring Arbor, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 52 years. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Lori (Prater); son, Christopher Michael Trumble Jr.; mother, Marie Trumble; brother, Mark (Pam) Trumble; mother-in-law, Elaine Prater; special friends Phil and Lisa Gutowski; and special fury friend, Buddy. Preceded in...

Guy J. Callaghan

Guy J. Callaghan

Apr 25, 2018

Callaghan, Guy J. Of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 age 59 years. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 1111 Carlton Boulevard, Jackson, Michigan. Interment to follow at Roseland Memorial Gardens. Desnoyer...

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