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Obituaries
Phyllis J. Wood
Sep 30, 2016
Of Jackson, passed away with her loving family present, Friday, September 30, 2016, aged 82 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 ½ years, Harold. She is survived by four children, Debra (Greg) Nefe, Mark Wood, Tanya Hopkins, Penny Dodge; grandchildren, Cory and Anna Nefe, Ryan and Rachelle Hopkins, Kyle, Ashley and Logan Dodge; and devoted pet, Darci....
Virginia M. "Ginger" Daly
Sep 27, 2016
Daly, Virginia M. "Ginger" Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Kevin J. "Kip" Daly Sr. She is survived by her 8 children Karen A. Look,...
Carol L. Rumler
Sep 27, 2016
Rumler, Carol L. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James B.; one son, Greg (Jennifer) Rumler; one daughter, Joan Colligan; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Edward, Nikki, Stephen, Natalie, John and Elizabeth; two sisters-in-law, Jean Rumler and Jeanne Yonan. Carol was an elementary school...
Regina M. "Gin" Ciesluk
Sep 26, 2016
of Jackson, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Edward. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Pamela) Ciesluk and Thomas Ciesluk; three grandchildren, Michael Ryan (Lori) Ciesluk, Hailey Ciesluk and Connor Ciesluk; two great grandchildren, Mikayla Ciesluk and Ava Ciesluk; one sister, Phyllis Niekowal; several nieces and nephews....
Robert Francis Kuhl
Sep 26, 2016
Kuhl, Robert Francis Born into this life on February 23, 1928 was born into eternal life peacefully at home on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Margaret Kuhl. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Marie (Osborne) Kuhl; children, Julie (Derek) Skidmore, Martin Douglas Kuhl, Marybeth (Dan) Maley,...
Patsy I. Napoletano
Sep 25, 2016
passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ciro Napoletano. She is survived by two daughters, Frances Shadley and Sara Napoletano; seven grandchildren, Ciro, Celia, Isaiah, Joslyn, Sebastian, Carmilla and Dominic; one brother, James (Susan) Ryce; one sister, B.J. (David) Thrailkill; and one half sister, Lydia (Jeff)...
Mary Bentley (Nichols)
Sep 25, 2016
Bentley (Nichols) Mary A lifelong resident of Clark Lake, MI passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2016, with her loving husband and debate partner of 67 years at her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Senator Haskell L. Nichols, mother, Mary Townsend Nichols, sister, Ann Clark, brothers, John and Don Nichols. Survived by her...
Norma J. Kelley
Sep 22, 2016
Kelley, Norma J. Of Horton, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles A. "Chas" Kelley and her grandson, Jason Williams. She is survived by four children; Christine (Edmond) Farhat, Anthony Kelley, Martin (Mary) Kelley, and Amy Kennedy; grandchildren, Kenneth (Sue) Williams, Sean Williams, Keanon Kelley, and Kailey Kelley; two great-grandchildren,...
William B. "Bill" Collins
Sep 20, 2016
William Bruce "Bill" Collins, age 76 of Brooklyn passed away on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016. He was born February 12, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Harry and Marie Collins. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Brooklyn High School in 1958. He worked at Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, MI until his retirement in 1999. Bill's lifelong...
Margaret M. Judnick
Sep 15, 2016
Judnick, Margaret M. Of Jackson, Michigan formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 age 102 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anne (Kromenaker) and Michael Hierl, two brothers, one sister and her husband of 56 years, Joseph S. Judnick, whom she married in 1938. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law,...
Anne M. Carpenter (Szczesny)
Sep 14, 2016
Carpenter (Szczesny), Anne M. Of Huntsburg, Ohio, age 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her much loved family September 14, 2016. Annie danced her way into the arms of her Savior and her waiting family - Mother, Eugenia (Jennie) Szczesny; Father, Thaddeus (Ted) Szczesny and brother, Robert (Bob) Szczesny. She is survived by her loving husband, Marlin Carpenter of Huntsburg,...
Paul Arthur Swantek
Sep 1, 2016
Swantek, Paul Arthur Age 59, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born January 18, 1957 in Hamtramck, Paul was raised and lived in Sterling Heights until he relocated to Jackson in 2005. He is survived by two sons, Sean and Tyler Swantek of Jackson and granddaughter Luna Swantek of Canton. Paul is preceded in death by his daughter Renee...
Hazel E. Chase
Aug 28, 2016
Chase, Hazel E. of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the age of 93 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, DeWayne E. Chase. She is survived by four children, Frances Eichhorn, Madeline Chase, Douglas Chase, Nancy (Marion) White; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. Private family services will...
Harry Charles Wells
Aug 26, 2016
(age 65) of Jackson, Michigan passed away on August 26th following a recent surgery. Harry was a lifelong resident of Jackson, and served for over 35 years as a teacher in the Jackson School District. He taught Marketing and Cooperative Education, as well as Driver Education between 1974 and 2002. As such, he helped thousands of students build strong work...
Elizabeth Kathleen "Kay" Tucker
Aug 15, 2016
Elizabeth Kathleen "Kay" Tucker Our beautiful wife, mother and grandmother, Elizabeth Kathleen (Kay) Tucker, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born to Huey and Cora Tucker on August 2, 1929, in Jackson, MI, where she spent most of her life. A graduate of Jackson High School, she met...
James Edward Adams
Aug 13, 2016
Of Clarklake passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 77. Survived by his wife of 37 years Arletta, Children Linnie D. Adams , Michael G. Adams and wife Reba Jo, Juanina M. Brown and husband Jerry, Louie P. Adams and Wife Lisa,...
Chester R. Slaby
Aug 9, 2016
Slaby, Chester R. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Betty (Karazim) and his daughter, Marilyn Anderson. Survived by five children, Judith Booth, Sharon (Jake) Wojtusik, Shirley (Mark) Bordner, Frank Slaby (Karen Drushal), John (Karen) Slaby; son-in-law, James Anderson; 12 grandchildren,...
Dorothy C. Cote
Aug 5, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Cote announces her passing on Friday, August 5, 2016, at the age of 91 years. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children, Constance and Barbara, by her grandchildren, Deborah (Todd), Michael (Allison), Deanna (Ray), and Jefferey, by her great-grandchildren Brad, Jill, Alexis, Brooke, Brandon, Joshua, Michelle, and Jamie. Dorothy...
Leo Lawrence Nau
Aug 5, 2016
Age 89 of Jackson, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born October 30th, 1926 in Cheboygan, Michigan. The son of Leonard and Olive Nau. Leo is survived by the Love of his Life- Wife Bonnie June (Brautigam) Nau of 68 years, married July 3rd, 1948. Also survived by daughter: Susie Gamache...
Richard Wayne Kaiser
Aug 4, 2016
of Jackson Michigan was called to his eternal home on Thursday, August 4, 2016, accepting the grace and love of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on November 25, 1926 in Lansing Michigan to William and Cecile (Fullerton) Kaiser. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Philip, by Ellen - his wife of 56 years,...
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