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Patsy I. Napoletano

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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