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Gerald J. Bojnowski

Gerald J. Bojnowski

Jan 9, 2018

Bojnowski, Gerald J. Of Warren, passed away under the loving care of the Bethany Home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the age of 90 years. Survived by his two nieces, Marianne (Barry) Ball and Margaret Chelemen; grand niece and nephews, Merideth, John, and Thomas. Preceded in death by his brother, Richard Harris (Bojnowski) and his sister, Margaret Jurczyszyn. Gerald...

Jean Ann (Papiersky) Powers

Jean Ann (Papiersky) Powers

Jan 3, 2018

Powers, Jean Ann (Papiersky) was born August 17, 1927 and went home to Jesus January 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Thomas R. Powers, Sr. and her children, Timothy (Susan), Theodore (Bonnie), Terrence (Carrie), daughter Tammy (Michael) Swartz, and Todd (Karen) Powers, 11 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and soon...

Douglas George Sarata

Douglas George Sarata

Jan 3, 2018

Douglas George Sarata of Parma, MI has joined his Lord and savior on January 3, 2018 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He died at home, surrounded by family and love. Dougie was born July 10, 1959 in Jackson to the late George and Dorothy Sarata and grew up in Pleasant Lake. Doug is preceded in Death by...

Timothy J. Coppernoll

Timothy J. Coppernoll

Jan 1, 2018

Coppernoll, Timothy J. Age 60, of Spring Arbor, passed away due to an illness at his home on Monday, January 1, 2018. Tim was born on August 10, 1957 to Gerald and Eleanor (Shearer) Coppernoll. He was raised in Spring Arbor where he lived his entire life. Tim attended Western High School and graduated in 1975. A talented draftsman, Tim...

Bernice Payne (Kurzynowski)

Bernice Payne (Kurzynowski)

Dec 31, 2017

Payne (Kurzynowski), Bernice Age 87, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born December 11, 1930 in Jackson, MI to John and Mary (Jajko) Sczykutowicz. On August 7, 1948 she married Theodore Kurzynowski who preceded her in death in 1993 after 45 years of marriage. From that union she is survived by her loving...

John Richard Jr. “Rick” Millican

John Richard Jr. “Rick” Millican

Dec 30, 2017

Millican, John Richard Jr. "Rick" Of Jackson passed away suddenly from natural causes on Saturday, December 30, 2017 age 58 years. Survived by his daughter Corrine Millican, his beloved dog Buster, his mother Joyce Bailey, brother Doug (Mary) Millican, nieces and nephews Douglas, Rebecca, Michael, Gail and Lettie, several aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his father...

Michael J. Job

Michael J. Job

Dec 24, 2017

Michael J. Job passed away peacefully at Bethany Home on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his devoted children; sons, Michael W., Stephen J. (Shelley), Randall J. (Anne), Jeffrey D. (Becki), daughter, Milissa S. Laves (Ronnie Greer); his son-in-law, Royal DeVries; his brothers, John (Dee) and Joe (Alicia) and sister, Stella Formella;...

Eleanore Joan Langford

Eleanore Joan Langford

Dec 22, 2017

Eleanore Joan Langford Eleanore "Ellie" Joan Langford, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 under the loving care of her daughter Julie and her husband John and the Hospice of Lenawee in Adrian, Michigan. She was 88 years young. Eleanore was born to Rowley Cluett Chase and Gladys Porter Chase, June 10, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan. She...

Thomas J. Horrigan

Thomas J. Horrigan

Dec 22, 2017

Thomas J. Horrigan age 86, of Jackson, Michigan, died on Friday, December 22, 2017 under the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Care, at Countryside Manor. Thomas suffered a brief battle with lung cancer. Thomas was born October 13, 1931. He was the son of John and Gertrude (O'Rourke) Horrigan. Tom was a 43 year member and mentor of the local Alcoholics...

Betty Jane Patla

Betty Jane Patla

Dec 19, 2017

Patla, Betty of Jackson, Michigan was born on January 18, 1931 and passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 peacefully in her sleep, with her loving husband by her side. Leaving her husband, Leo Patla, behind after 66 years of marriage. Also survived by cousin, Dan (Elaine) Mandreger, god daughter Margaret (Dan) Schafer and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Sherry Lynn Massie (Durham)

Sherry Lynn Massie (Durham)

Dec 19, 2017

Massie (Durham), Sherry Lynn of Horton, passed away under the loving care of her family and the Angels at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the age of 53 years. Survived by her loving husband, Stephen; three children, Melissa, Michael (Jamie), and Elizabeth (Jeff); her girls, Emma Elizabeth and Lexi Lynn; mother, Vella Durham;...

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Lasky Sr.

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Lasky Sr.

Dec 16, 2017

Lasky, Gerald Lee Sr. "Jerry" Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his family on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Survived by his son, Gerald (Jill) Lasky Jr.; daughter, Julie (Matthew) Lasky-Albright; four beautiful grandchildren, Shelby Lasky, Katie Albright, Andrew Albright, and Alex Lasky; sister in law, Nancy Oleksy; numerous nieces and nephews,...

Florine "Flo" Gallagher

Florine "Flo" Gallagher

Dec 13, 2017

Gallagher, Florine "Flo" Passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 under the loving care of the staff at Craft Care Home at the age of 87 years. Survived by her daughter, Kathleen A. (Ronald) Acton; son, Michael J. (Julie) Gallagher; four grandchildren, Justin and William McAllister and Michael and Matthew Gallagher; two great-grandchildren, Tristan and Liam Gallagher; two sisters, Marjorie...

Richard C. "Dick" Minor

Richard C. "Dick" Minor

Dec 9, 2017

Minor, Richard C. "Dick" Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Dick is survived by his beloved wife, Alice, of 62 years, loving father of Deborah (Mark) Simpson and Richard W. Minor, adored grandfather of Eric (Emily) Simpson, Brian Simpson, Matthew Simpson and Aaron...

Maria Reyes Velasco

Maria Reyes Velasco

Nov 30, 2017

Maria Reyes Velasco To know Maria was to love her. Maria Reyes Velasco was born in Stockbridge, Michigan on October 17th, 1953 and earned her wings on November 30th, 2017. She is survived by her beloved mother, Trinidad, and is preceded in death by her father Ernesto Velasco Sr. Maria watches over her children: Maria, Carlos and Angel; Grandchildren: Miguel,...

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,...

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