obituaries

May 22, 2025

Announcing the passing of Audrey Ellen Van Buren, beloved mother to three children, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 88.

A Life Well Lived:

Born in Jackson, Michigan on October 14th, 1936 to Almer and Iola Fry, Audrey lived a life dedicated to her family and her dogs...

May 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Bartz

1926 - 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Thomas N. Bartz announces his peaceful passing on May 21, 2025. We invite you to join us honoring a life well lived for the previous 98 years, a life defined by service, scholarship. and unwavering devotion to education and family....

May 20, 2025

Nelson, Jerome B.

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 90 years. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There he attended the University of Minnesota and met his wife, and the love of his life, Veronica. Jerome and Veronica moved to Jackson in 1957, to start his job with...

May 15, 2025

Curran, John Patrick

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Spring Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 75. Born on January 13, 1950, at Foote Hospital in Jackson, he was the second of six children of Vernon and Jeanne Curran. John grew up at 610 W. High Street, where his love for...

May 15, 2025

Martha Lou Wheeler of Jackson, Michigan passed away on May 15, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 3, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan to daughter of Bernal and Arline (Hock) Brainerd.

Martha is survived by four children, Marcia Long, Janice Miller, John Wheeler, and Heidi Kanitz; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one...

May 15, 2025

Mary B. Steinert (Ward), our loving mother, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 90.

Mary was born on December 3, 1934, in Rensselaer, Indiana, and raised in Brookston. She met the love of her life, Robert Steinert, while they were students at Purdue University. After his graduation, they settled in Jackson, Michigan,...

May 14, 2025

Fifelski, Richard Joseph Age 88, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2025 after a lengthy stay in hospice.  Richard was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent his career as a pharmacist after graduating from Ferris State University (1958) and completing his service in the Army Reserves.  He is preceded by his wife Therese Fifelski (Lavallee), sister Louise Alflen...

May 7, 2025

Miller, James Matthew Of Jackson, MI, completed his final flight on Earth and now enjoys clear skies and unlimited golf rounds above. Born on January 25, 1956, to Leo and Phyllis Miller, Jim was the seventh act in a 12-sibling circus—though depending on who you asked, he might have claimed to be the ringmaster. A proud graduate of Queen...

May 3, 2025

Santos (Nastally), Linda S.

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away after a prolonged illness on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the age of 65 at Henry Ford Detroit Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on April 5, 1960 in Jackson, Michigan. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest J. Nastally Sr. and Gladys...

Apr 30, 2025

Furnas, Patricia J.

Our beautiful mom peacefully passed on at the age of 95 on April 30, 2025.

Pat was born in Jackson to Robert and Ann Hoard on November 1, 1929.

Mom graduated from St. Mary High School and held a lifelong affection for her home parish. She and dad were members...

Apr 29, 2025

Kathleen Frybarger, a lifelong psychiatric nurse known for her compassion, dedication, and gregarious spirit, died peacefully at home on April 29th, 2025. She was 67.

Born and raised in Conshohocken, PA, Kathleen discovered early that she wanted to enter the Psychiatric field, initially majoring in Biology and Psychology.  She then entered and graduated from Nursing School with...

Apr 26, 2025

Kolewski, Judith Mary

Of Munith passed away on April 26, 2025 at the age of 71.  Judi was born on September 13, 1953 to Ralph and Marjorie (Niederer) Caviness. She spent her whole life living in the home her father built in Munith, MI. She attended Northwest High School and graduated in 1971. One of her greatest...

Apr 22, 2025

Deborah Jean Hughes

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Debbie Hughes, who left this world on April 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Her departure was unexpected after a short illness, but her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Debbie was born...

Apr 22, 2025

James Edward Markiewitz Sr.

Of Jackson, passed away under the care of his loving family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 93½  years.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth O'Meara Markiewicz.  He is survived by his two...

Apr 21, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Lea Hodges passed from this life on Monday, April 21, 2025, to join her beloved father, Robert Lee Hodges, and her Savior, Jesus Christ, beyond the gates of heaven.

In this life, Ginny was blessed with a devoted mother, Vicky Schultz - her lighthouse in the storm of cancer - steadfast, full of grace, and...

Apr 12, 2025

McQuillan, Jane Frances

Age 97, passed away peacefully into the Loving Arms of Jesus on April 12, 2025, at Summit Park Assisted Living Facility.  She now joyously reunites with her beloved, immediate family and many of her extended family members. Jane was born in Detroit, Michigan, the fifth of seven children to Edmund and Helen (nee White)...

Apr 10, 2025

Brian Leigh Dunnigan, noted historian and cartographer died on April 10, 2025 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Spring Arbor, Michigan from complications of advanced Parkinson's Disease. He was 75 years old.

Dunnigan, was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 11, 1949.  At a very young age, Brian developed a keen interest in early American History, particularly...

Apr 9, 2025

Tammy Lynn Lawrence passed away on April 9, 2025 in the care of hospice surrounded by her loving family. Tammy's family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday,  April 26, 2025 at Commonwealth Commerce Center Room 401 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM.

Tammy was born on August 22, 1964 in...

Apr 8, 2025

Toland, Rita

With heavy hearts, we share that Rita Toland of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and the staff of Henry Ford Hospice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the age of 95 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Toland and son, Kenneth Toland.  Rita is...

Apr 7, 2025

Janet Barrett, 94, of Jackson, MI, entered her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2025 after complications from a stroke. Janet was born the middle daughter of Dr. George Floyd and Estelle (Schneider) Moore in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on May 29, 1930. She attended Catholic schools, graduating from St. Mary's High School, Mt. Clemensin 1948....