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Mae M. Kotcher
Jan 20, 2017
Kotcher, Mae M. Age 94, passed away on January 20, 2017 surrounded by family at Arbor Manor, in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Mae was born in Battle Creek to Ely and Grace Jacoby. Later in life, Mae met Harold Chaffin and together they had 2 children, Clyle James and Donna Mae. They lived in a small brick home on Longacre. However,...
Carl Dean Stone
Jan 20, 2017
Stone, Carl Dean of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy; 3 children, Becky (Steve) Bancroft, Mike (Sherri) Stone, and Kathy Stone; 8 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; 1 brother, Jim (Catherine) Stone; sister-in-law, Carol; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...
Rudolph J. Kristoff
Jan 18, 2017
formerly of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth "Betty". He is survived by one daughter, Dr. Kathryn Kristoff (Michael Mitchell); four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Bradley) Stalder, Mary Catherine Mitchell, Stephen Mitchell, Patrick Mitchell; one great granddaughter, Katherine Stalder; one brother, Raymond...
Diane Lynn Kwaske-Lenhart
Jan 14, 2017
Kwaske-Lenhart, Diane Lynn Carried by the prayers of many who lovingly placed her in the hands of our Lord Jesus, Diane Lynn Kwaske-Lenhart was born into eternal life on January 14, 2017. Diane was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 10, 1972. Surrounded and encouraged by her family during a long battle with cancer, she passed away at home. With...
Patricia J. Rockey
Jan 8, 2017
Rockey, Patricia J. Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the age of 60 years. She is survived by her 4 children, Cristy Coppernoll, Nic Coppernoll, Dustin Coppernoll, and Cody Coppernoll; 2 grandchildren, Madison Coppernoll and Elyse Coppernoll; sister, Barbara Rockey; brother, Dennis (Jan) Rockey; and several nieces and nephews....
Sally Kay Bullinger
Jan 3, 2017
Bullinger, Sally Kay It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sally Kay Bullinger announce her passing on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Sally entered eternal life after a long valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Sally was born on September 1, 1936 in Scottville, MI, to Stuart and Rhoda Camer on and was the oldest of three children. They moved...
Robert Joseph "Bob" Schneider
Jan 2, 2017
SCHNEIDER, ROBERT JOSEPH "BOB" Age 78, of Jackson, was born into eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2017 surrounded by his family at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Margaret (Herda) Schneider; sisters, Phyllis Fountain and Rita Hicks; and brother, Richard Smith. He is survived by Judy, his wife of...
Mary E. Cagney (Brazee)
Jan 1, 2017
Cagney (Brazee), Mary Of Jackson passed away at home on Sunday January 1, 2017 age 69. She was the daughter of Richard and Pauline Brazee. Mary lived in Jackson her entire life. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and Siena Heights University. She worked several years at Kent- Moore and Jacobson's. In 1998, she married the love of her...
Phyllis M. Dolan
Jan 1, 2017
age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 1, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Kuras; six grandchildren, Matt (Holly), Carrie (Chris) Conger, Philip, Patrick, Molly and Michael; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special cousins, Virginia Griffin, Janene (Jim) Henley and Irene Dzal; and many much loved friends. Phyllis was born on March...
Brandi Janine Madery
Dec 30, 2016
Madery, Brandi Janine Age 41, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Brandi was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Szwec. She is survived by her four daughters; Kaelyn Elizabeth (19), Sammie Ann (16), Bayley Austin (7), and Christyn Hope (5); sister Robin Pantalone; mother Charlene Szwec; and two nieces and three nephews. Those who knew Brandi admired the...
Virginia R. Johnson (Reynolds)
Dec 27, 2016
Johnson (Reynolds), Virginia R. Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the age of 97 years. Survived by her 5 children, Patricia (Carter) Winn, Phillip (Sharon) Reynolds, Gary (Diane) Reynolds, Scott (Peggy) Reynolds, and Sandy Reynolds; 7 grandchildren, Tracy Lazar,...
Edward Joseph Papiersky Sr.
Dec 19, 2016
Papiersky, Edward Joseph Sr. Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Survived by his four children, Christine (James) Armstrong, Gail Wright, Edward Joseph Jr., and Tommy; grandchildren, Crystal, Coral, Angie, Amanda, Andrea, Edward, Ashley, Tony, Tabitha, and T.J.; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Frances Laskovich; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Grace Caralyn Gaebelein
Dec 19, 2016
Gaebelein, Grace Caralyn (Cuiss, Seckinger) age 104, of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. Grace was born on June 22, 1912 to Samuel and Lulu (Bahnmiller) Cuiss in Chicago, IL. As an infant, she moved to Jackson with her parents where she lived for the remainder of her life. Grace graduated from Jackson High School in 1930. During her...
Arnold "Arnie" W. Spaan
Dec 17, 2016
Spaan, Arnold W. "Arnie" Age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Survived by his wife Mary Ann of 67 years; five children, Cynthia Risinger, Mike Spaan, Pat Spaan, Johanna (Ken) Duffek, and Mark (Karen) Spaan; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Arnie was born in Rochester, New York on May 25, 1920. He enlisted in the Coast Guard...
Dora Jane Smith
Dec 14, 2016
Smith, Dora Jane of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the age of 90 years under the loving care of her family, Heartland Hospice, and care givers from Senior Connections. Survived by her two daughters, Mary Jo Small and Sheila Bull; brother and sisters, Robert Dodd, Shirly Rutkowski, and Audrey Kasprzycki; numerous grand, great grand, and great...
James H. "J.B." Bendele
Dec 14, 2016
Bendele, James H. "J.B." of Florida, formerly of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn; two sons, Tony (Kim) Bendele and Matt (Chris) Bendele; one "daughter", Robyn (Brett) Halsey; four grandchildren, Kasey, Kayla, Mike and Nick; one sister, Jeannette Taylor; three brothers, William,...
Jeanette Knapp (Korniski)
Dec 13, 2016
Knapp (Korniski), Jeanette 9/23/1949-12/13/16 Passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. She was a devoted, caring, and loving Mother, Grandmother, and Significant Other. Survived by her children, Dawn (Craig) Parmele and Troy (Shannon) Knapp; grandchildren, CJ, Chayse, and Courtnee Parmele; significant other and best friend, Jimmie Synder; loyal canine, Lacey Lou; brother, Richard Korniski; nieces, great niece and nephew, many...
Patricia Ann Satterelli
Dec 12, 2016
Satterelli, Patricia A. Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 with her family by her side at the age of 70 years. Survived by her four children, Anthony P. Crabtree, Pamela M. Shoemaker, Larry H. (Michelle) Crabtree, and Mike T. (Kristy) Crabtree; thirteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one nephew, Jason Satterelli. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Susan M. Webster
Dec 5, 2016
Webster, Susan M. Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Monday, December 6, 2016 at the age of 60. Survived by her friend, Sharon Jonas; 3 brothers, Mike (Jill) Webster, Daniel (Brenda) Webster, and Thomas (Victoria) Webster; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon...
Richard D. Campbell
Dec 1, 2016
Campbell, Richard D. Passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Survived by his wife Marie of 59 years and his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Anne Marie Campbell. Dick was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 14, 1926 and attended grade through high school there. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII. His duty was in the Pacific on...
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