obituaries

Sep 12, 2017

Born October 18, 1921, in Vermillion Twp, County of LaSalle, Ottawa, Illinois. Died September 12, 2017, in Charlotte Mi, Eaton County The Ryan family moved to New York State, when Frances was little and eventually moved to Jackson, MI. Frances graduated from Technical High School, Jackson, MI, June 7, 1938. She married Frederick Lamphere, March 9, 1940 in Jackson. The...

Sep 8, 2017

Keegan, James Lawrence Went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Patricia on Friday, September 8, 2017. Surviving are his daughters Vickie (Scott) Sayles and Karen Kaye Dunigan. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Evans, Daniel (Lauren) Dunigan, Molly (Brandon) Kwelty and Lindsay (Tony) Hurd. Blessed with great grandchildren twins Jack and Emme Evans, Henry and Charles...

Sep 6, 2017

Fitch (Sambaer), Linda Jeanne of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Survived by her husband of 28 years, William C. Fitch; children, Patrick (Gina) Iuni, Russell Iuni, Christopher Iuni, Bradford (Sue) Fitch, and Brian (Colleen) Fitch; 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; one brother, Ronald (Denise) Sambaer; several nieces and nephews; and dear...

Aug 26, 2017

Bazylewicz, Joseph Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the age of 95 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Theophil and Helen Bazylewicz; brothers Vincent, Stan and Bernard; and sisters Mary Bazylewicz, Helen Batterson, Theresa Ann Richardson and Rosalie Louise Koziol. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces....

Aug 25, 2017

of Jackson, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 93 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marcine Mary Turk. He is survived by his eight children, Patricia (Joseph) Eisenhauer, Rosemary Turk, Marianne (Gene) Sickels, Christine Ehrman, Annette (Jose) Vasquez, Michelle (Gary) Leuthard, Melvin Jr. (Mary) Turk, and John (Melissa) Turk;...

Aug 25, 2017

Ogle, David John III

Of Pleasant Lake passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2017 age 32 years. Survived by his daughter Maddison, his parents Julie and Mike Hankerd, sister Jessica (Dave) Kestner, nephew Carter, niece Hadley, grandfather David J. Ogle, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. David was employed by Steve Martin Tree Service for...

Aug 19, 2017

Elaine Elizabeth Fudalski (Bapst) of Jackson, born on September 14, 1928, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017, under the compassionate care of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Elaine retired from ITT Hancock after 50 years of service. Everyone knew Elaine to be a very hard worker, loving mother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Family...

Aug 14, 2017

Freundl (Dailey), Mary Teresa On Monday, August 14, 2017 our loving mother, Mary Teresa (Dailey) Freundl, 87, of Jackson joined her son and husband in God's heavenly kingdom. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen (Carl) Shelton of Traverse City, Carol (Barry) Hintz of Lansing, Diane (Stephen) Wolcott of East Lansing, Patricia Freundl of Jackson, and daughter-in-law Patty (Edward) Freundl...

Aug 5, 2017

Jacquelin Owens (Murine) of Jackson, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 74 years.  She was born in Jackson on July 29, 1943.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie.  She is survived by her children, David (Brenda) Owens, Ronnie Owens, Sherry Owens and Judy Sanford; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, Donald, Charles,...

Aug 5, 2017

Markiewicz, Catherine "Kate" of Jackson MI, daughter of John & Mary Katherine Kokoczka, entered her heavenly home on August 5, 2017 at the age of 96. Catherine was the last in her family to leave this earth. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard, who passed away in 1974 from ALS. Also preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2017

Robert Bruce Fiero July 25, 1958 – August 1, 2017 Loving brother, uncle, God Father, and friend. A man of great kindness, generosity, and integrity. Predeceased by his father John, mother Mary, sisters Julie Hurlburt and JoEllen Fiero; brothers-in-law, Ron Hurlburt and Gary Overholser. Survived by sisters Fran Overholser, Andrea (Mike) Zakerski, and Sheila (Joe) Natter and brothers John (Susan),...

Jul 31, 2017

Zdanowitz, Pauline May of Jackson, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Lawrence S. Zdanowitz; children, Maria L. Zdanowitz and David L. Zdanowitz; two grandchildren, Lauren and Hanah; brother, John (Gerry) Kroneck. Preceded in death by her son, Christopher Zdanowitz and brother, Chuck Kroneck. Pauline was a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...