obituaries

Jul 31, 2025

Smith, Harold

Age 73, of Williamston, Michigan, passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1952, in Jackson, MI, to Willie and Stella (Rives) Smith. After graduating from Parkside High School in 1970, Harold served as a paratrooper in the 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions, as well as the Michigan National Guard. He...

Jul 30, 2025

Stiles, Randall Wayne "Randy"

Went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2025 under the loving care of Rosetta Stiles, Marty Craven Jr, and Carmen Beltran.  He was born to Clyde and Martha Stiles on October 6, 1960 at W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital in Jackson Michigan.   He was survived by his wife Rosetta (Beltran) Stiles, two...

Jul 30, 2025

Ramonito Gregorio, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025 at the age of 75, surrounded by love.

Born on April 2, 1950, in Iloilo City, Philippines, Ramon moved to the United States in 1976 with his sister Teresita to join their mother, Pilar and sister Norma and Anita.

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Jul 25, 2025

Butler, Ronald E.

Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Friday, July 25, 2025 age 89 years.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice; two sons, Ronald Craig (Sue) Butler and Chris Elliott Butler.  Four grandchildren; Nicole, Amber, Joshua...

Jul 23, 2025

Cynthia Ann Payne (Romberger)

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 72 years.  She is survived by her partner, Allan Andrews; her children: Lisa Romberger (Corey McCravey), Tim (Felicia) Romberger, and Stefanie (Josh) Nichols; her grandchildren: Bobby Romberger, Morgen McCravey, Rylee McCravey, Derek Nichols,...

Jul 15, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" McClear, born January 27, 1936, to Margaret and James Smith passed away July 15, 2025.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Donald McClear in 2022, her son Richard Wallace in 2001, and her parents. She was a devoted mother to Cathy LaParl, Connie Wallace, Carol Hoch, David (Tori) Wallace, and Christian McClear....

Jul 12, 2025

Martin John Griffin, 63, of Jackson, Michigan died on July 12, 2025.

Marty graduated from Lumen Christi High School. After receiving a degree in Communications from the University of Michigan, he commenced his decades long career in public service. Marty represented the people of Jackson in the Michigan Legislature, as Mayor, and currently as City Treasurer. Marty...

Jul 10, 2025

Richard "Dick" E. Bedore, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 after a short illness at the age of 91 years old.

Dick was preceded in passing by his wife of 68 years, Marvalee; parents, Howard and Helen Bedore; brother, Kenneth Bedore; and his sister, Janet Ogle.

He is survived by...

Jul 9, 2025

George Lavern Harmon of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at the age of 78 years.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Sheila; his son, Josh (Sarah) Harmon; step-son, Joe (Tammy) Berry, step-son, John (Sue) Berry; grandchildren, Amanda, Kayla, Katey, Kimberly, Kyle, Austin, Jocie, Presley and Lincoln.; and great-grandchildren, Evelyn,...

Jul 7, 2025

Thomas J. "Moose" Stevens, age 73, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Tom is survived by his wife of 36 years, Casey Stevens; his sons, Kevin Stevens and Nicolas Stevens; siblings, Roger (Kathy) Stevens, Gary (Janet) Stevens, Kat (Alan) Lindamood, Annie Chilcote, and Peg Blankenbaker; many nieces and nephews; and his best...

Jul 7, 2025

Of Jackson, passed away from this world into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2025 at the age of 97 years. Ruth is survived by her children, William "Bill" (Carolyn) Weber, Sally Baker (Bob Calamari), and Penny Desormeaux; her step-children, Barbara (Bill) Carlson, Mary (Arthur) Raymond, David (Kathe) Meade, Paul (Nancy) Meade, Charles (Karen) Meade, Finley...

Jul 7, 2025

John Raymond Clark Sr., of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1969, to John and Carolyn (Holt) Clark.

John is survived by his spouse, Lisa Clark; his sons, Franklin Clark and John Clark Jr.; daughters,Lyndsey JoEllen Wilcox and Hope Schroeder; his brothers, Joey Clark, Randy Clark, and Barney...

Jul 7, 2025

Gibson, Carol Marie

Of Napoleon Township, Michigan went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Joe of nearly 50 years.  Carol was the daughter of Theodore and Reva Hetherinton of Jackson, Michigan, born on November 28, 1945.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; and her brothers, Matt and...

Jul 6, 2025

Zdanowitz, Lawrence Stanley

Age 96, passed away quietly on Sunday, July 6, 2025.  He is survived by his son, David; granddaughters, Lauren (Nick) Atzenbeck and Hannah (Tyler) Simonson; great-grandchildren, Mason, Mia and Gemma. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Pauline; son, Christopher and his daughter, Maria.

Lawrence proudly served his...

Jul 1, 2025

Francis Xavier Berkemeier

Of Jackson, died peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife and their family. The eldest of nine children, Frank was born to Francis & Betty (née Konkel) Berkemeier immediately following the peace of World War II. At the age of 12 he secured the booming neighborhood paper route and volunteered his earnings toward...

Jun 30, 2025

Linda Lou Folker, with her daughter Julie by her side, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025.

Linda was born on July 25, 1943, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Dottie Zenz.  Linda dedicated her life to her daughter, Julie, and was a caretaker for many years to Ian and Erin Liskiewicz, whom she loved...

Jun 22, 2025

Robert Joseph Kistka, of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family in the evening hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025.  He was 92 years old.

Robert was born on May 16, 1933, the last of 15 children to parents, John and Helen Kistka. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Jun 18, 2025

Udzik, Walter Jr.

Passed away Wednesday June 18th, 2025 at the age of 89. He is survived by wife, Judith of 63 years. Daughters Ramona Stockton (Charles), Rebecca Udzik, Rachel Vasquez (James) and son Virgil Udzik (Laura). Grandchildren: Ashley, Jaimie, Meghan, Courtenay, Caitlin, Andrew, Zoey and Cody. Great grandchildren: Sydnei, Tessah, Liam, Dayton, Caidance, Colton, Charlotte, Corrina,...

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Elaine Swartz, age 92, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 11, 2025. Born  April 29, 1933, in Mikado, Michigan, Mary lived a long and loving life dedicated to family, faith, and service to others.

Mary is survived by her sister, Karen Merkel; brothers, Ronald Merkel (Yvonne) and David Frayer...

Jun 7, 2025

Dorothy M. Rudolph passed away peacefully at the Henry Ford Hospice Residence on June 7, 2025, at the age of 96 years old. Born on July 20, 1928, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Dorothy was the first born of Gordon and Abigail Bulman. The oldest of the four "Bulman Girls," as they became known, she grew up with lots of...