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Brenda Grappone

Brenda Grappone

Aug 2, 2016

Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the age of 73 years. She is survived by three children, Michelle (Rich) Savicki, Todd (Jennifer) Grappone and Margaret (Joseph) Stengel; seven grandchildren, Victoria, Drew, Bennett, Enzo, P.J., Jovianne and Miles; two sisters, Carole (John) Clark and Pat (Jay) Hooper; two brothers, Paul (Marianne Kotch) Heller and James Heller; several...

Bernadette "Sittie" Ellis

Bernadette "Sittie" Ellis

Jul 28, 2016

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 28, 2016 at age 93 1/2. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Joseph Simon Ellis, four sisters and two brothers. Bernadette is survived by one daughter Cecelia, and three sons Dr. Paul ( Sandra), Greg ( Portia) and Robert ( Susan) ,10 grandchildren...

James Patrick Canny

James Patrick Canny

Jul 26, 2016

Canny, James Patrick Age 80 of Jackson, MI passed away July 26 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 56 years, Carol (nee Joyce), his loving children Jim (Maggie) of Troy, MI; Colleen of Chicago, IL; Maureen Maley (Pat) of Chicago IL; and Patrick (Kristi) of Noblesville,...

Emily Ruth Sewell

Emily Ruth Sewell

Jul 12, 2016

Sewell, Emily R. Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 97 years. Survived by three children, Linda (Tom) Ridgway, George H. (Mary Ann) Sewell, and Ann (Bruce) Deverman; four grandchildren, Melissa Finch, Christopher (Misty) Sewell, Eric Ridgway, and Randall (Sarah) Ridgway; great-grandchildren, Evan Finch, Destiny Sewell, Sondra...

Cora Gail Teachout

Cora Gail Teachout

Jul 9, 2016

Teachout, Cora Gail Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Gail was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Wayne Lyle Teachout; her sister, Carlene Acker; and a special friend, Mae Shaw. She is survived by her son, Anthony (Donna) Teachout; grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Kristanna and Bethany; and two great grandchildren, Delilah and Aaliyah, all of...

Julia Dawn Teachout (Moore)

Julia Dawn Teachout (Moore)

Jul 4, 2016

Teachout (Moore), Julia Dawn Of Horton, passed away at home due to natural causes on Monday, July 4, 2016 age 38 years. She is survived by her husband of 16 years John, four children, Johnny (15), Luke (11), Madalyn (10) and Levi (8), mother Jennifer Williams, father Gary Moore, sisters Rachel, Sharon and Mary, brother Joey, several nieces and nephews....

Mary J. Frederick (Job)

Mary J. Frederick (Job)

Jul 2, 2016

FREDERICK (JOB), MARY J. Born May 25, 1917 in Jackson, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Bethany Hospice at the age of 99 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter, in 2003 and is survived by her six children, who will miss her strong example of faith: Wally J. (Mary) Frederick, Mary Ann (Frank)...

Joan M. Alexander

Joan M. Alexander

Jun 29, 2016

Alexander, Joan M. Born in Fostoria, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the age of 73 years after courageously fighting a short illness. Joan resided in both Jackson and Arcadia, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert; two daughters, Amy (Ken) Marek and Angela (Brian) Funk; grandchildren, Joseph (Michelle), Katharine, Broderick, and Aiden;...

Geraldine Lynn "Gerry" Dubois

Geraldine Lynn "Gerry" Dubois

Jun 22, 2016

DuBois, Geraldine Lynn "Gerry" Of Jackson, age 76, passed away at Hospice House of Jackson on Wednesday, June 22 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Edward and Winifred Stimer. She graduated from East Jackson High School in 1958 where she met and married her high school sweetheart in 1963. She worked at Jacobsons and retired...

Edward S. Korniski

Edward S. Korniski

Jun 21, 2016

Korniski, Edward S. Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health at the age of 99 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Lottie; son, Gary Korniski; daughter, Joyce Korniski; daughter in law, Mary Korniski; three brothers and two sisters. Survived by one son, Richard E. Korniski; one daughter, Jeanette (Jimmie Snyder); four grandchildren,...

Juliet O'Connell (Maes)

Juliet O'Connell (Maes)

Jun 17, 2016

Of Jackson passed away at 2:30 AM on Friday, June 17, 2016. She was 89 years old. Juliet was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Phillip O'Connell, son Timothy, grandson Colin, mother Pharailde (Thorrez) Maes, father Victor Maes, and sister Margaret (Phil) O'Neil. Juliet is survived by her sister Madeline (Dick) Haynes; six of her children...

Marie Berg

Marie Berg

Jun 16, 2016

Long time Michigan resident Marie Berg, age 91, died at Vista Grande Villa Thursday, June 16, 2016 with family at her side. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 24 at 11:00 AM at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church with Fr. John Whitlock officiating. A luncheon will follow. Marie was a teacher and a...

Daniel Leo Kujawa

Daniel Leo Kujawa

Jun 11, 2016

DANIEL LEO KUJAWA 89, of Vandercook Lake passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Legends of Legacy Assisted Living Center in Jackson, MI. He was born in Detroit, MI on December 15, 1926 to Leo and Anna Pogorzelski Kujawa. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Raymond...

David Paul Turyan

David Paul Turyan

Jun 11, 2016

Turyan, David Paul Age 67, passed away Saturday June 11, 2016, at Henry Ford Allegiance Health with his family at his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and has been a resident of Pleasant Lake, MI for the past 28 years. David is survived by Becky, his loving wife of 44 years; his children Missy (True) Dwyer of Kalamazoo,...

Shirley M. Kops

Shirley M. Kops

Jun 8, 2016

Kops, Shirley M. Age 82, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 8, 2016. She was born in Muskegon to Joseph and Rhea (Bodenberg) Popelar. She is survived by her 2 sons, Herbert B. (Mary) Kops of Jackson, MI and Rick A. (Cathy) Kops of Niles, MI; 4 grandchildren, Eric (Julia), Ryan, Kristin and Mitchell; great grandchild, Roman; sister, Nancy O'Toole...

Curt "Bird Dog" Davis

Curt "Bird Dog" Davis

Jun 7, 2016

Curtis Hershel Davis, 54, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016, at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. He was born February 21, 1962, in Dearborn, the son of Hershel G. and Delores V.(Koziel) Davis. Curt attended Western High School, then immediately after put his heart and soul into the family business. While working for the family business, he found his lifelong...

Herbert C. "Herb" Louis

Herbert C. "Herb" Louis

May 26, 2016

Louis, Herbert C. "Herb" of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen "Lennie"; two daughters, Lee Ann (Jay) Louis-Prescott and Julie (Jim) Benaglio; five grandchildren, Steve, Yvonne, Jessie, Jamie, and Leah. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven. Herb graduated from...

Alice Jean Spitler

Alice Jean Spitler

May 20, 2016

Spitler, Alice Jean of Jackson, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Alice was married to her husband Joe for sixty five years who preceded her in death along with her grandson Patrick and brothers Charles Jr. and Donald. She is survived by four sons, Mark, Shawn, Brian (Ellen), Colin, her grandson Riley, sister...

Luis Marquez Sr.

Luis Marquez Sr.

May 18, 2016

Marquez, Luis Sr. Age 89, of Jackson, Michigan passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Luis was born April 21, 1927 in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico to Felix Marquez and Gregoria (Garcia) Marquez. Luis was a Auto Body Repairman for over 30 years. He enjoyed soccer and boxing in his younger years and enjoyed watching...

Raymond F. Rutkowski

Raymond F. Rutkowski

May 16, 2016

of Jackson, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley; three children, Cindy (Marc) Carlson, Joe (Lori Owens) Skinner, and Julie (Reggie) Rivers; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins; two Godsons, John Dullock and Sean Bedore. He...

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