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Patrick J. Trolz

Patrick J. Trolz

Apr 5, 2017

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife, Beverly; three daughters, Suzanne, Patricia, and Paula (John) Jazdzewski; grandson, Bryant (Trinity) Jazdzewski; brother, Gary (Barb) & Kimberly Trolz; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren Boland Jr. and Luella Trolz and grandparents, Warren Sr. and Mary Boland. Patrick...

Gerald N. Franklin

Gerald N. Franklin

Apr 4, 2017

Gerald N. Franklin of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the age of 100 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Catherine. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie (Allan) Marzano and his son, James (Birdie) Franklin; nine grandchildren, Robert (Suzanne) Marzano, Dr. David Marzano, M.D., Elizabeth (Brad) Saunders, Joseph Marzano, Kathleen...

Regina Frances Zuzelski (Miller)

Regina Frances Zuzelski (Miller)

Apr 4, 2017

Zuzelski (Miller), Regina Frances The matriarch of the Zuzelski family, Regina, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 supported by her family and Hospice. Regina was 96 years old. Surviving are ten children: six sons, Mark W. (Kay), Dr. Sidney J. (Linda), Dr. Gregory A., William S. (Emma), David A., and John T. (Joanne) Zuzelski and four daughters, Joan Perrine Ruth-(Douglas...

Jason Julian Kinaitis

Jason Julian Kinaitis

Apr 2, 2017

Kinaitis, Jason Julian Grandson of Helen and Dan Burich, son of Eugene Kinaitis and Linda Brettschneider, cherished husband, father, brother, and cousin, ascended to the Heavens on Sunday, April 2, 2017 after a difficult struggle with cancer. In the past few weeks he was able to share precious memories with family and friends. His love for his children was all...

John "Kookie" Gallegos

John "Kookie" Gallegos

Mar 29, 2017

of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Survived by three daughters, Shantel, Michelle, and Kristie Gallegos; one son, Joe Miller-White; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Arlene (Lalo) Sauceda, Ronald (Ellen) Gallegos, Robert (Susan) Gallegos, and Misty Glover; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Debi Ripley. Preceded in...

Amy Lynn Vandroessche

Amy Lynn Vandroessche

Mar 28, 2017

VanDriessche, Amy Lynn Age 46, of Jackson, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Amy worked for Gene Davis and Sons for more than 20 years. She was a great mother and caring friend to all that knew her. It would not be Amy if we didn't say that she loved shopping and shoes. Amy is survived by her...

De Etta E. Chmielewski (Forner)

De Etta E. Chmielewski (Forner)

Mar 27, 2017

Formerly of Jackson, passed at her daughter's home on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the age of 93 years. She was born to Annabell and George Ackerman on May 10, 1923 in Jackson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Joseph Forner and Leo Chmielewski. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers and one sister....

Louise M. See

Louise M. See

Mar 25, 2017

See, Louise Age 76, born July 19, 1940 to Paul and Naamah Gogets, went to her eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She is survived by her loyal companion of 12 years, Paul Metzger. Louise has three children, Linda Wilson from West Virginia, Randolph and Timothy See, both from PA. Louise also has 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She...

Carl F. Bachle Jr.

Carl F. Bachle Jr.

Mar 24, 2017

Carl F. Bachle, Jr. of Jackson, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the age of 86 years. He was born December 5, 1930 in Detroit, the eldest of four children of Carl, Sr. and Elizabeth Bachle of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia K. Bachle of Jackson, and four children:...

Howard C. Lienhart

Howard C. Lienhart

Mar 23, 2017

Lienhart, Howard C. Of Jackson, passed away at home under the care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice at the age of 91 years. Survived by his sister, Genevieve Cavins and one brother, Louis (Romana) Lienhart; nieces and nephews, Billy, Bobby, Mike, Jeannette, Phil, Tom, Jeanne, Rose, Alan, Larry, Anna, Nancy, David, Dennis, Chris, Steve, Paul, little Gennie, and...

Theodore G. "Ted" Nelson

Theodore G. "Ted" Nelson

Mar 21, 2017

Theodore G. "Ted" Nelson of Ionia, formerly of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his siblings; Phillip J. (Joyce) Nelson, Todd M. (Sue) Nelson, Lori A. (Tom) Masters, and Matthew J. (Mariann) Nelson; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death...

Joan M. Kujawa (Virt)

Joan M. Kujawa (Virt)

Mar 20, 2017

Kujawa (Virt), Joan M. Age 88, passed away in the company of family on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born on February 18, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Katherine Kubilus and Chester Virt. Her early years were spent on Blackstone Street in Jackson prior to her marriage to Daniel Kujawa on November 5, 1949. They moved shortly...

Mary Helen Russo

Mary Helen Russo

Mar 19, 2017

Russo, Mary Helen of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Survived by nephews and nieces, Thomas Garrison, Philip (Celia) Garrison, David Russo, Frank, Gina, Bill, and John DeBiasi, and Lisa Stanton; 3 grandnieces, Lisa, Christina,...

Irene M. Dzal

Irene M. Dzal

Mar 17, 2017

Dzal, Irene M. of Jackson, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph S. Dzal. Survived by one niece, Cindy Calvin of Mobile, AL; one nephew, Phillip (Debbie) Zakrzewski of Quincy, MI; great nieces Gwen (Richard) Paige, Jenna, and Zoie Harvey of Mobile, AL; several...

Joan L. Eagle

Joan L. Eagle

Mar 12, 2017

Of Jackson passed away unexpectedly, March 12, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 3, 1935 in Jackson, she was the daughter of the late William and Lorraine Miller. She graduated from Jackson High and Henry Ford School of nursing, and was a registered nurse for 33 years. Joan was married to her husband Jerry for 46 years. He...

Kathleen M. "Kitty" Lindbert

Kathleen M. "Kitty" Lindbert

Mar 4, 2017

Lindbert, Kathleen M. "Kitty" age 91, of Jackson, passed away on Saturday evening, March 4, 2017. She was born on April 20, 1925 in Hemlock, MI to Redmond and Anna Doyle. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 49 years, John; brothers, Jerry and Bob Doyle; son-in-law, Gary Isner. She was a loving and caring wife, mother,...

Gladys Jessie Lamoreaux

Gladys Jessie Lamoreaux

Mar 3, 2017

Lamoreaux, Gladys Jessie (Weiman) of Spring Arbor, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the age of 89 years. She was born on October 17, 1927 to Claude and Gertrude (Denzer) Weiman in Gladwin, Michigan. She was their second daughter, joining Charlotte. Wesley, Elry, Harold, Robert, and John were her brothers She married Charles...

Glen C. Norry

Glen C. Norry

Feb 28, 2017

Norry, Glen C. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at John Ganton Countryside Rehab Facility surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ada and Clayton Norry; brother Kenneth Norry and son Timothy Norry. Glen is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Elizabeth (Betty); three daughters, Pat (Rich) Rulewicz, Susan Oliver and Judy...

Eleanor L. St. John

Eleanor L. St. John

Feb 27, 2017

St. John, Eleanor L. Of Jackson, passed away at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Hospice on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Survived by her four children, James Anthony (Laura) DiVietri, Christine Marie DiVietri, Derek Daniel DiVietri and Corey James St. John; and two grandchildren, Devon Payne DiVietri and...

Miles A. Shadley Iii

Miles A. Shadley Iii

Feb 23, 2017

Shadley, Miles A. III Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 79 years. He is survived by two daughters; Cami Shadley and Jonell Shadley and special friend, Patricia Conley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Nancy and his son, Miles IV. Miles was a US Navy Veteran and retired...

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