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Arleen D. Reinker (Jungk)
Feb 19, 2017
Reinker (Jungk), Arleen D. Of Spring Arbor, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born October 11, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa to Leo A. and Marie E. (Sauer) Jungk. On August 26, 1948 she married her "one true Love" Joseph F. Reinker Jr., and together they shared over 67 years and six children....
Stella Mary Lindahl
Feb 16, 2017
Stella Mary Lindahl was born on December 17, 1921 and passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Eugene Lindahl; four brothers, one sister and one granddaughter. Stella was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by her children, Gary Lindahl (Sharon Fleck) Jeanne Lindahl, Steve Lindahl (Monica Fredrickson);...
Anthony "Tony" Thomas Sutton
Feb 14, 2017
SUTTON, ANTHONY "TONY" THOMAS of Jackson, MI passed away on Feb 14, 2017, age 74. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathie Sutton (nee Frankowski), his sister-in-law, Aimee (Wayne) Robinson, and many nieces and nephews: Theresa Sutton, Patricia (Dave) Sutton-Fordyce, Peter (Candice) Sutton, Mary (Sutton) Breijak, Duane Breijak, Alex Breijak, Amy Breijak, Andrea (Craig) Christianson, Danielle Robinson,...
Paula Gratcl Sondergeld
Feb 12, 2017
Paula Gratcl Sondergeld Today our family lost another matriarch. Paula Gratcl Sondergeld passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Born on November 13th, 1951 in Toledo. She was a fantastic daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She will be dearly missed. Her life was full of love and she contributed to society in many ways. She...
Frances Elizabeth Osterberg
Feb 7, 2017
Osterberg, Frances Elizabeth Was born on September 29th, 1926 in Jackson, MI to Bert and Veronica ( Daniel) Smith. She passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, peacefully surrounded by her family, under the care of Great Lakes Hospice and special family friends, Nancy Osterberg and Marybeth Rudolph, at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by...
Dorothy Mae Gutsue Michner (Urich)
Feb 1, 2017
Age 88 of Jackson, formerly of Battle Creek for most of her life, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Dorothy was born on March 15, 1928 in Strawberry Point, Iowa to Floyd and Ruth (Shroyer) Urich. Dorothy put herself through Argubright Business School. She worked many jobs during the 50's & 60's, sometimes 2 or 3 at a time...
Arlene Jehnzen
Jan 31, 2017
Jehnzen, Arlene Passed away at Legacy Nursing Home on January 31, 2017 of natural causes, age 86. She is survived by children, Dennis Butler (Pattie Clark), Myron Jehnzen, Jr., Jerry Jehnzen (Marlene), Marilyn Rockwell (Jerry); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Carl Salyers (Cookie) and sister, Etta Lowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Jehnzen, Sr., and her...
Raynor C. "Ray" Jones Jr.
Jan 31, 2017
Jones Jr., Raynor C. "Ray" Born November 3, 1943 passed away on January 31, 2017 at his home in Charlotte, MI. He is survived by his son, Scott O'Neill of Galesburg, MI; daughters, Rochelle (Tony) Pino of Battle Creek, MI, Amy (John) Rogers of Jackson, MI; three sisters, Carolyn Snell of Florida, Diane King of Michigan, and Susan (Boyd) Miller...
Barbara L. Hilderley
Jan 29, 2017
Hilderley, Barbara L. Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Survived by her husband of 63 years, David; nine children, Mark (Cindy), Linda (Karen), Kathy Cruse, JoAnn (Mike) Bigford, Susan (Richard) Miller, Ellen Smith, Matthew, Brian, and Lisa Chapman (Tim); 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Mike (Lois) Moran, Joe...
Barbara Jean Engel
Jan 29, 2017
Engel, Barbara Jean (Logeman) passed away peacefully in her home in Lake Ozark, MO on January 29, 2017 at the age of 88. Barbara was born on August 20, 1928 in Jackson, MI to Edward and Veronica Logeman. She attended St. John's School and Jackson Junior Community College, but her greatest achievement in life was raising 8 incredible children with...
Donald E. Aiken
Jan 26, 2017
Aiken, Donald E. Of Jackson, age 83 passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born on August 21, 1933. Although he had physical limitations he was a kind man & had many good friends. Donnie is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Fish(Chuck), nephews, Paul & Tom, & niece, Nancy Fish. He was preceded in death by his...
Robert Clayton Braun Sr.
Jan 25, 2017
Robert Clayton Braun Sr. of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Jean; his parents August and Rose (Schwemle) Braun; brothers Fred, Harold, and George; sisters Barbara, Christine,...
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...
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