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Thomas J. Sambaer

Thomas J. Sambaer

Feb 22, 2016

Sambaer, Thomas J. Born May 4, 1946 passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Allegiance Health at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol (Coffman); three children, Jim, Lori (Todd) Howe and Julianne (Rich Langley) Crowley; 12 grandchildren, Ashly, Lindsy and Tomas Sambaer, Colin, Christopher and Chloe Wegrzyn, Jessica Howe, Melissa (Kyler)...

Gerald D. "Jerry Kwi" Kwiatkowski

Gerald D. "Jerry Kwi" Kwiatkowski

Feb 19, 2016

Kwiatkowski, Gerald D. "Jerry Kwi" of Horton, passed away at home under the loving care of his family on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diane; three children, Ryan (Francie) Kwiatkowski, Stacie (Steven) Scheidegger, Aaron (Courtney) Kwiatkowski; two grandchildren, Samuel & Catherine Scheidegger; several cousins, nieces and...

Theresa N. Peek

Theresa N. Peek

Feb 19, 2016

Peek, Theresa N. of Jackson, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bernard Peek, in 2005. She is survived by five children, Carroll (Irene) Peek, Thomas (Tracie) Peek, Lawrence (Diane) Peek, Bernadette Chatfield, Sheila (George) Harmon; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; several nieces...

Howard W. Dillon

Howard W. Dillon

Feb 17, 2016

Dillon, Howard W. Born on January 13, 1932, age 84, passed away at home under Hospice care on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Dillon (a.k.a Turk) was a lifelong member of St. John's Parish, was a proud Navy Veteran (USS John Hood) and Railroad retiree. He was preceded in death by first-wife Carol, daughter Betty Dillon,...

Christine Welliver

Christine Welliver

Feb 16, 2016

Hello. My name is Drew Welliver and I regret to inform you that my mother, Christine Welliver, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in her home from complications of battling cancer for over two decades. She was aged 74. She was bravely tended by her daughter Amy Turner who rarely left her side during her final days and hours....

Betty Jean Cameron (Simons)

Betty Jean Cameron (Simons)

Feb 15, 2016

Age 91 of Jackson passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016. Betty was born on September 20th, 1924 to parents Milo and Mabel Simons. She married Richard Cameron on November 22nd 1957. Betty worked at Hancock Industries in Jackson. She is survived by her loving husband Richard and their four children, Richard Stasiak, Milo Stasiak (Wendy), James Cameron and Janet...

Catherine P. Juszczyk (Chmielewski)

Catherine P. Juszczyk (Chmielewski)

Feb 15, 2016

Juszczyk (Chmielewski), Catherine P. of Jackson, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 under the loving care of her family, staff of Arbor North Living Center, and Great Lakes Hospice at the age of 96 years. Survived by her three children, Charlene (Stuart) Edleson, Jan Blarsky, and Darcy (Bernard) Osterberg; grandchildren, Joseph (Megan) Bumpus, Julie Blarsky, Chris Blarsky, and Natalie...

Mark Dwaine Ball

Mark Dwaine Ball

Feb 11, 2016

Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at age 55. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Ball and Helen (Serafin) Ball and a sister, Annette LoCash. Mark is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Higgins) Ball of 32 years; sons Jacob Ball and Jared (Melissa) Ball; brother Terry (Rhonda) Ball; brother James (Fern) Ball;...

Leon Hector Deraedt

Leon Hector Deraedt

Feb 9, 2016

Deraedt, Leon Hector passed away Tuesday February 9, 2016 under the care of Allegiance Hospice House and his loving family after a brief illness at the age of 83 years. He was born December 16, 1932 in Jackson Michigan, the son of Oscar and Laura Deraedt. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Dolores "Dee", 3 children; Linda...

John Paul "Jack" Adams

John Paul "Jack" Adams

Feb 9, 2016

Adams, John Paul "Jack" Born July 31, 1929 passed away surrounded by his loving family February 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur J. Adams, Winifred C. Adams, brother Dr. Arthur J. Adams, sister Elizabeth DeRose. He is survived by a sister in law Marjorie B. Adams, nieces and nephews Rad (Gayle) DeRose, Marti Braga, Rick...

Douglas E. Sprague

Douglas E. Sprague

Feb 5, 2016

Sprague, Douglas E. age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5th 2016 at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mary, two sons, Mike (Janet) and Pat (Diana), four daughters, Cathy (Dale) Rouwhorst, Peg (Dale) Lundberg, Teresa Janson, and Mary Sprague (Tim Mottes), 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and special family...

Jody Berry

Jody Berry

Feb 5, 2016

Berry, Jody of Jackson, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Allegiance Health unexpectedly with her family at her side. Survived by her loving husband of 35 years, David; her children, Andrew, Matthew, Timothy, and Sarah; 8 grandchildren; and her father and mother in law, Eugene and Arlene Berry. Jody had a strong love for God. Funeral services will...

Dianne K. Fischer

Dianne K. Fischer

Feb 3, 2016

Fischer, Dianne K. Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the age of 63 years. Survived by her husband, Richard L. Fischer; one son, RJ Fischer; two stepsons, Mike and Tom Fischer; four sisters, Mary (Harry) Turney, Sharon Clark, Karen Perez, and Elisa (Bryon) Way. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. and Constance A. Clark;...

Pearl June Shaughnessy

Pearl June Shaughnessy

Feb 1, 2016

Shaughnessy, Pearl June of Jackson, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Pearl was born on June 22, 1929. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Thomas "Shag" Shaughnessy. Surviving are her sons, Daniel (Kimberly) Shaughnessy and Joseph Shaughnessy; six grandchildren, Jacob (Karina), Devin (Kayla), and Shannon, Marcy, Derek, and Emily. Pearl was retired from...

Noreen Frances Rogers

Noreen Frances Rogers

Jan 30, 2016

Rogers (Dull, Cheetham), Noreen Frances Faught 91, of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at Allegiance Health Hospital. Born March 4, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario to the late Samuel and Agnes (Brown) Faught. While in Her Majesty's Royal Navy during WWII, Noreen met and married Carl Lewis Dull (now deceased) of...

Joseph G. "Joe" Duncan

Joseph G. "Joe" Duncan

Jan 28, 2016

Duncan, Joseph G. "Joe" of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the age of 69 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Jasper G. Duncan; his mother, Rosemond L.; his sister, Onalee Hodges and his brother, Leonard Trumble. He is survived by his sister, Eloise Isaac; his brother, James G. Duncan;...

Elizabeth "Betty" Margaret Reeve (Lefere)

Elizabeth "Betty" Margaret Reeve (Lefere)

Jan 27, 2016

Of Phoenix Arizona, formerly of Jackson passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 age 88 years. Betty was born in Jackson, MI. on February 15, 1927, to Alidor and Helena Lefere. Betty attended and graduated from St. John's Catholic School where she met and fell in love and married, Edwin Thomas Reeve (Tom) in 1949. Tom and Betty had three...

Patricia Ann Keegan

Patricia Ann Keegan

Jan 22, 2016

Keegan, Patricia Ann Went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2016. Surviving is her husband of 62 years James L. and daughters Vickie (Scott) Sayles and Karen K. Dunigan. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Evans, Daniel (Lauren) Dunigan, Molly (Brandon) Kwelty and Lindsay (Tony) Hurd. Blessed with great grandchildren twins Jack and Emme Evans, McKenna...

Irene J. Fullerton

Irene J. Fullerton

Jan 19, 2016

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2016 at the age of 93 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Fullerton. She is survived by two sons, Greg Fullerton and Bruce Fullerton; two grandchildren, Erin M. Fullerton and Evan T. Fullerton; one brother, Ed (Elaine) Fudalski. Irene retired from Hayes Albion after over 40 years...

Maryann Konkel

Maryann Konkel

Jan 8, 2016

Konkel, MaryAnn of Jackson, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Henry "Hank"; one brother, Sam Genix; numerous nieces, nephews and god-children. MaryAnn was a life long member of St. John Catholic Church and participated as a lector, even from the wheelchair that she was...

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