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Nikola "Nick" Dermit

Nikola "Nick" Dermit

Feb 22, 2018

Nikola "Nick" Dermit of Jackson, Mi passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 97 years. Nikola is survived by his wife, son and daughter along with one brother and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and his wife. Nick had a lengthy career as a mechanical/electrical engineer and worked for...

Doreen May Case

Doreen May Case

Feb 17, 2018

Case, Doreen May Of Jackson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, prayer, and love on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Doreen "Little Doe," the epitomy of strength in every facet of life, philanthropy, family, faith, and friends. The people lucky enough to have her in their lives can truly grasp the meanings of loyalty and...

Sheila Eileen Wollet

Sheila Eileen Wollet

Feb 16, 2018

Wollet, Sheila Eileen In loving memory of Sheila Eileen Wollet, 73 years of age of Jackson, MI. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 16, 2018. She is survived by her husband Gale Wollet of 54 years; her children, Jimmy (Angi) Wollet, Julie Wollet, Theresa Wollet, Randy (Heather) Wollet; grandchildren, Andy, Sara, Rachell, Jamie, Sheila,...

Jeffery Larry Kirk

Jeffery Larry Kirk

Feb 12, 2018

Kirk, Jeffery Larry of Jackson, passed away at his home under the loving care of his family and Southern Care Hospice on Monday, February 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Pamela; mother, Beverly Kirk; brother, James (Kathleen) Kirk; several nieces and nephews. Jeffery retired from the Navy after 20 years of service. The family will...

Phyllis I. Tomczyk

Phyllis I. Tomczyk

Feb 11, 2018

Tomczyk, Phyllis I. Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff of Heartland Hospice on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Ed; two sons, Jim (Nancy) and Joe; three grandchildren, Jenni (Andy) Helmholdt, David Tomczyk, and Evan Tomczyk; sister, Helen (Bernie) Mohr; brother-in-law,...

Patricia "Pat" Shelden Marchewka

Patricia "Pat" Shelden Marchewka

Feb 9, 2018

Marchewka, Patricia "Pat" Shelden, Age 88, joined her husband Jim in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2018. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter JoAnn Brennan, and sons Shelden (Lisa) Marchewka and Christopher (Conni) Marchewka. She was a loving Grandmother to Matthew and Patrick (Vannessa) Brennan and Nicholas, Jordan (Jenna), and Alyssa...

Judith Dupuie

Judith Dupuie

Feb 6, 2018

Dupuie, Judy Of Goose Lake passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Bethany Home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Earl J. Dupuie Jr. Survived by her three children, Terry (Rodney) Heath, Jeff (Kathy) Dupuie, Scott (Dena) Dupuie; one...

Maria Lynn Zdanowitz

Maria Lynn Zdanowitz

Feb 5, 2018

Maria Lynn Zdanowitz of Jackson, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 53 years. She is survived by her father, Lawrence S. Zdanowitz; brother, David L. Zdanowitz; two nieces, Lauren and Hannah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline M. Zdanowitz and her brother, Christopher B. Zdanowitz. Maria graduated from Western Michigan University with...

Alice Louise "Dolly" Medlar

Alice Louise "Dolly" Medlar

Feb 2, 2018

Medlar, Alice Louise "Dolly" Alice Louise Haas was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on February 26, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Richards Haas. Her father nicknamed her 'Dolly', which replaced Alice for the duration of her life. Dolly grew up in Monroe, Michigan. She enjoyed the leisure activities a small rural community provides. Upon graduation from high school she...

Michael Alan Coulombe

Michael Alan Coulombe

Feb 1, 2018

Michael Alan Coulombe Passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Maribeth A. (Waugh) Coulombe; three children, Katherine Marie (Nicholas) Forte, Michael Christopher Coulombe, and Patrick Joseph (Jamie) Coulombe; three grandchildren, Oliva Ray Forte, Nathan Hugh Forte, and Charlotte Persephone Coulombe; mother, Dolores (Manier) Coulombe;...

Mary Lynn Tefft

Mary Lynn Tefft

Jan 30, 2018

Tefft, Mary Lynn Passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 of cancer. She was preceded in death by her only son, Jeffrey Steven Westbrook. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Westbrook) Foster and Tammy (Westbrook) Fridd; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her adopted family, Brian and Janie Boyle and Joshua, Brianna, and Maria. According...

Sharon Kay Kolb (Nicka)

Sharon Kay Kolb (Nicka)

Jan 26, 2018

Kolb (Nicka), Sharon Kay Of Brooklyn passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Survived by her husband of 23 years, Peter Kolb Jr; children, Tana M. Fryt and Aaron C. Fryt; grandchildren, Ryan, Chandler, Trevor, Cody, Cory, Courtney, Elizabeth,...

Darrell S. Konopka

Darrell S. Konopka

Jan 22, 2018

Konopka, Darrell S. Of Jackson, passed away at his home on Monday, January  22, 2018 (age 79)  under the care of his wife, Rita, and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice.  Darrell was born in Jackson, Michigan.  He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Anna (Friday) Konopka.  Surviving are his wife, Rita his son, Kevin (Stephanie) of Naperville, Illinois...

Rey Ramirez-Sanchez

Rey Ramirez-Sanchez

Jan 20, 2018

Ramirez-Sanchez, Rey Age 34 of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rey is survived by his wife of 12 years, Sarah Ramirez; Two children, Isaiah Ramirez (age 10), Nicolas Ramirez (age 6); Father, Porfirio Ramirez; Mother, Placida Sanchez; Siblings, Higinio, Julia, Jacinta, Teodoro, Esperanza, Margarito, Rosa, Epifania, Antonio,...

Eileen Iris Smith

Eileen Iris Smith

Jan 19, 2018

SMITH, EILEEN IRIS Of Jackson, passed away on January 19, 2018 at the age of 81. Eileen's husband of 50 years, Duane, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Ann (Mike) Cochran of Conyers, GA, Dr. Charles (Lisa) Smith of Hummelstown, PA, Teresa (Stuart) Rosenberg of Canton, Michael Smith of Jackson, and Patricia Smith of Ann Arbor;...

Rita Jane Foster (Kramer)

Rita Jane Foster (Kramer)

Jan 18, 2018

Foster, Rita Jane Of Jackson passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 95 years at Henry Ford Allegiance Health surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born December 25, 1922 in Jackson to Frank B. and Anna J. (McDonough) Kramer. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Paul (Mary Lou) Scott, sister-in-law, Dixie Foster, and over 250...

Ronald Brabon

Ronald Brabon

Jan 13, 2018

Brabon, Ronald of Rives Junction passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the age of 56 years. He is survived by his fiancee, Linda Morgan, and her daughter, Melissa Morgan. He is also survived by his fur baby, Isabelle and many friends. Ron was an extremely friendly person who was always willing to help anyone in need. There will...

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...

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