obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Bemer, William Joseph

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William Joseph Bemer of Jackson, who passed away on January 24, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Terri Jo; his sons, William II (Jessica), Zachary, Jacob, and Samuel; grandchildren, Theodore and Sophia;...

Jan 23, 2025

Grant Walter Bolden, aged 83, of Bath, passed away in Jackson on January 23, 2025. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Steven (Valerie) Bolden, Lorie (Adam) Petrowski, and Michelle (Jeremy) Willett. He also leaves behind his eight grandchildren: Matthew (Katelyn), Mitchell, and Lila Bolden and their mother Aimee; Ryan and Aaron Petrowski; Patrick, Andrea, and...

Jan 23, 2025

Howard (Cummings), Mary Kay

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 77. She is survived by her brothers, Jerry, Mike, Pat, and Tom Cummings; her sons, Joe and Michael Howard; and granddaughter, Madailein. Mary Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Jean Cummings.

Mary Kay was...

Jan 22, 2025

Niekowal (Schweda), Phyllis M.

Of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 100 years.  She was born on November 25, 1924 in Jackson to Leon and Blanche Schweda.  Phyllis is survived by her children, Susan Wilson (Rob), David Niekowal, Mark Niekowal, Mary Beth West, and Teri Johnston (Don); grandchildren, Kyle, Jamie, Chad,...

Jan 21, 2025

Frank, Robert William "Bob"

Passed away on January 21, 2025, in Jackson, Michigan, at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty Frank; daughters Elaine (Mike) Adler, Barbara (Peet) Peeters, Kathleen (Mark) Beauchamp, and Ellen (Ron) Speer; his grandchildren Emily (TJ) Neely, Olivia (Scott) Peterson, Carly (Joe) Beard, Ashly (Tim)...

Jan 19, 2025

Brown, Richard L.

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen; 3 children, Cindy (Kelly) Brown, Cathy (Mike) Conard, and William (Anita) Brown; preceded in death by daughter Nichole Brown. Also survived by 4 grandchildren; Amber Harmon, Isiah...

Jan 19, 2025

Kirtland (Adams), Colleen G.

Of Jackson, passed away due to congestive heart failure under the loving care of her family and the staff at Senior Moments on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her loving nieces and nephew, Donna (Owen) Stetler, Linda McGarvey, Jerry Adams, and her beloved "Little...

Jan 18, 2025

Calbert, Robert V. "Bob"

Of Jackson, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2025 under the loving care of his family and Careline Hospice at the age of 85 years.  He is survived by his two children, Kevin (Evelyn) Calbert and Robbin (Tim) Leighty; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, Dan Pluta and Tom Stevens; one...

Jan 18, 2025

Zuchowski, Irene A.

Of Jackson passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the age 94 years. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Dave Zuchowski, Dawn Mroczka, Mary Ann Glover, Sue Zuchowski, Michelle Essick, Fred Zuchowski and Laurie Zuchowski and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward...

Jan 15, 2025

Hunt (Braun), Joanne Jean

Some people possess a light so radiant it not only touches those around them but creates a foundation for an entire village—a community they strengthen and nurture through all of life's challenges. Such was the essence of our beloved mother, Joanne Jean (Braun) Hunt, who entered eternal life with the Lord on January...

Jan 14, 2025

Olney (Clark), Patricia A.

Age 78, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 31, 1946. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eleanor; grandson, Travis Turk; and great-grandson, Dane Lee Wright.  She is survived by her husband Duane Olney (married March 16,...

Jan 12, 2025

Copeland, Richard L.

Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 58.

He is survived by his brothers, Chuck and Allen Copeland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nancy Copeland; and sister, Sharon Copeland.

Rich was an avid musician.

Jan 12, 2025

Romanowski, John "Jay"

Of Jackson, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2025 at the age of 75 years.  He is survived by his two daughters, Jade (David) Beard and Carly (Stuart) Tenniswood; five granddaughters, Ella, Georgia, Nina, Lake, and Mara; siblings, Suzanne (Jerry) Fitzpatrick, Margaret Walicki, and Joseph Romanowski; and several nieces and...

Jan 11, 2025

Karen Rae Shroba, formerly of Wilmington, IL passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 76 years. She is survived by her strongest supporter, her husband of 51 years, Lawrence (Larry). She was the proud mother to son Kevin (Becky) Shroba, and daughter Angie (Ted) Lefere. Her favorite title was "Grandma" and she will be greatly missed...

Jan 10, 2025

David Paul Barrett gained his heavenly wings on January 10, 2025 in the loving presence of family at the wonderful age of 95. Born the second son to Thelma and Paul Barrett in Cheboygan, MI (on the kitchen table) on May 22, 1929. David spent most of his childhood in East Lansing, graduating from East Lansing High School in...

Jan 6, 2025

Periat, Valann M.

of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 88 years.  She is survived one son, Mark (Tess) Nidek of Jackson; brother Chester (LaTrilla) Sadowski; sister, Judy (Donald) Palinksi; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband James P. of...

Jan 5, 2025

Victoria Hawkins "The Vic"

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Victoria Hawkins on January 5, 2025. Victoria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a devoted friend. She brought joy, laughter and kindness into the lives of her family and friends, her love for them all was evident in everything...

Jan 4, 2025

Wheeler, Robert Earl

After a long and valiant battle with lung cancer, and lovingly surrounded by his family, Robert Earl Wheeler entered peacefully into eternal life on January 4th, 2025, at his home in Jackson, MI.  Earl was born August 2nd, 1946, in Black Mountain, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Ruth...

Jan 1, 2025

Kirk (Kent, Logue), Barbara Jane

Of Mirror Lake, passed away under the loving care of her family and Henry Ford Hospice on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 87 years.  She is survived by her second husband, John Logue (since 2013);  children, Michael (Kris) Kirk and Kim (Dan) Schafer; granddaughter, Autumn Kirk; sisters, Shirley (Richard)...

Dec 27, 2024

Konopacki, Ronald E.

Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and the staff of Elara Caring on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 86 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Mary Lynn (Patrick) Konopacki-Bauer; son, Mark (Christine) Konopacki; step-daughter, Robyn (Keith) Gretz; two grandchildren, Mataya and Calista Konopacki;...