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Barbara J. Lally
Jul 31, 2017
Barbara J. Lally 83, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 peacefully at her bedside surrounded by family. Barb was born on July 20, 1934 in Flint, Michigan. She is predeceased by her Mother, Helen Besant Fitzgerald and Father and Stepmother, Howard and Glendora Fitzgerald; Brothers, Patrick Fitzgerald and William McCracken. She was married to her high school sweetheart and...
George John Brenner
Jul 27, 2017
Brenner, George John Passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born June 11, 1928 in Dexter, Michigan to the parents of Jacob John Brenner and Hazel Jean Fiddler. During his younger years he helped out on his parent's farm in Grass Lake and then moved to Jackson where he married Virginia Jean "Dedee" Nowak on October 30, 1948...
Nancy Marie Walters
Jul 26, 2017
Walters, Nancy Marie Of Jackson passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the age of 57 years after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Survived by one son Brian (Julie) Walters; granddaughters, Skylar and Alyssa; mother and father, Edna and Gerald Walters Sr.; brothers and sisters, Gerald (Laurie) Walters Jr., Constance Merling, Kimberly (Kevin Hill) Kampf; nieces and...
James Julian Greer Jr.
Jul 24, 2017
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Jackson, Michigan, on May 23, 1940 and resided in the City of Jackson until age 14 when his father purchased a farm and apple orchard in Henrietta Township. He enlisted in the US Army in 1960. Later he was employed by Aeroquip...
George "Mory" North Iii
Jul 20, 2017
Joined his eternal family on Thursday, July 20, 2017. George is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Patricia (Chamberlin) North, his son George North IV (Kelly) of Jackson, MI, and his grandchildren George "Quintin" North V and Veronica North both of Jackson, MI. His nephew Philip L. "Flip" Reynolds, Jr. (Linda), his first cousins, Father Richard Kropf, Michael...
Margaret Julia Culhane (Graham)
Jul 20, 2017
CULHANE (GRAHAM), MARGARET JULIA age 78, a lifelong resident of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on July 20, 2017 from Alzheimer's disease. Margie graduated from St. Mary's high school and attended JCC and Marygrove College. She was a talented painter who was a prize-winning member of the Jackson Civic Art Association, and her work was often seen in local art shows....
James U. Gough
Jul 19, 2017
Gough, James U. of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from complications of Alzheimer's, at the age of 84 years. Jim was born on September 16, 1932 to Leroy and Lucille Gough. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosemary "Rosie"; five children, Terrie (Bud) Wright, Dan (Tina) Gough, Patti (Larry) Dault, Marty Gough and...
Earnest E. Griffes
Jul 18, 2017
Griffes, Earnest E. Of Michigan Center passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Survived by his children, Gary (Brenda) Griffes, Dennis Radziewicz, Patricia Worden, Sandra Johnson, Ron Radziewicz, Judy (Chris) Hunt, Marie (Greg) Milbourne, and Greg (Debbie) Griffes; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; one sister; four brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Rena May Brown
Jul 15, 2017
Brown, Rena May Peacefully passed away on July 15, 2017, in Jackson, Michigan, at the age of 88. Rena was a gentle, yet independent spirit, ever since she was a child -- not one to worry about what everyone else thought. As a fearless young girl, she would jump on the train at the Jackson depot -- like a hobo...
Charles W. "Bill" Rogers
Jul 11, 2017
Charles W. Rogers "Bill" 78, of Concord, formerly of Jackson, passed away peacefully under the care of Chelsea Retirement Community and Arbor Hospice on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Â Bill was born in Jackson, Michigan to Charles E. Rogers and Marian M. Rogers on July 22,1938. Bill graduated from St. John's High School and received an Associates degree from Jackson Junior...
Rose Marie Schneider (Herman)
Jul 5, 2017
Schneider, (Herman) Rose Marie Of Jackson Michigan, passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, under the loving care of her family, the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Program and the staff of the Countryside Manor Assisted Living Center. Rose Marie is survived by six children: James (Linda) of Port Angeles, WA; Alan of Jackson; David (Janice)...
Allyn H. Dicks
Jul 5, 2017
Dicks, Allyn H. 78, of Pleasant Lake and formerly of Taylor, passed away on Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 at his home on the lake surrounded by his children after a long, very brave battle with prostate cancer. Al's devoted family and very dear friends took care of him at home for several months. Al was born Feb 5th, 1939 to...
Gerald F. "Jerry" Rand
Jul 5, 2017
RAND, GERALD F. "JERRY" February 27, 1946 – July 5, 2017 A man of courage, wit and compassion passed away at Allegiance Hospice Home after saying his loving farewells to his beloved family and friends. Born in Jackson to Paul and Marcella Rand, Jerry graduated from St. John's High school before serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. After...
James H. "Jim" Knauf
Jun 28, 2017
Knauf, James H. "Jim" of Spring Arbor, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Jim is survived by three children, Steve Knauf, Sheila Boehmke and Lori Ruhl; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Peggy (Dave) Wigent and his twin brother, Bill. Jim loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. A Celebration...
Joseph M. Rooney
Jun 21, 2017
Joseph Rooney, age 88, passed away peacefully with his family by his side and under the caring staff of Legacy Assisted Living (the Legends), and SouthernCare Hospice on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Joe was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Clark Equipment and retired after 32 years of service and worked several years as a custodian...
Aaron De Senna Fernandes
Jun 20, 2017
Aaron Fernandes, aged 24, passed from this world surrounded by family, due to injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident, and entered into Paradise on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Aaron, a 2011 Lumen Christi Catholic High School Graduate, loved his family, friends and helping people. Besides doting on his daughter, Aaron loved watching sports of all kinds, and especially Fantasy...
Sofia "Sophie" Manuela Gomez
Jun 19, 2017
GOMEZ, SOFIA "Sophie" MANUELA 01/01/1927 – 06/19/2017 passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017, with her daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Gomez at her bedside at the age of 90 years. She was a homemaker and in 1968 she became a Licensed Foster Parent by The State of Michigan for many years. Originally from Santurce, Puerto Rico, Sophie...
James M. Iocca, P.E., Ph.D.
Jun 13, 2017
James Mark Iocca, Sr. went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2017. He died peacefully in his sleep at Ridgecrest Health Campus, where he received loving care for four years from all the beautiful ladies of the Legacy Memory Unit. In the past few months, he received compassionate care from Great Lakes Hospice, as well. James could not...
Valerie Sarata (Schultz)
Jun 10, 2017
Sarata (Schultz), Valerie age 61 of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2017 under the loving care of her daughters, sister, and Great Lakes Hospice. Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Doris Schultz; two children, James and Marlina Sarata; and one granddaughter Britney Head. She is survived by daughters, Trina (Ernie) Head, Gina (Kyle Jones),...
Beverly Rae Trolz (Osmus)
Jun 10, 2017
Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice on Saturday, June 10, 2017 age 80 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Patrick J. Trolz on April 5, 2017. She is survived by three daughters, Suzanne Trolz, Patricia Trolz, and Paula (John) Jazdzewski; grandson,...
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