Marlene Marie Henderson (Zimmerman)
Jun 5, 2025
Marlene Marie Henderson (Zimmerman), age 94, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. She was born in Traverse City Michigan December 19, 1930, to John and Ravella Zimmerman. She grew up on a farm and had many happy memories of farm life. Marlene's long life was marked by strength, compassion, and a deep commitment to both her family and...
James "Jim" Bodman
May 28, 2025
Bodman, James (Jim)
Peacefully departed from his loving family on May 28, 2025.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Julia Bodman; his sister, Diane Reynolds and brother-in-law, Gary Reynolds. He is survived by his brothers, Ben and Thomas Bodman; nieces, Sara and Ashley Reynolds, and nephew, Blake Bodman.
Jim was a deeply...
Joseph Everett Rauschenberger
May 27, 2025
Rauschenberger, Joseph Everett Of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 of respiratory failure due to end-stage COPD at the age of 81. Joe is survived by his three children: Daniel, Amy (Anthony) Randazzo and Joseph P.; his brother John (Valerie) Rauschenberger; and his three beloved grandchildren, Olivia, Louis and Joey Randazzo. He is also survived by several...
Joseph David Sullivan
May 26, 2025
Sullivan, Joseph David
Of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 55 years. He is survived by his father, Tom; brothers and sisters, Tim (Tammy) Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan, and Erin (Aaron) Sullivan Forcier; partner of 13 years, Amy Hill; five nephews, Cody (Rachel), Daniel, Alden, Aidan, and...
Richard "Dick" L. Gamble
May 26, 2025
Gamble, Richard L. "Dick"
On May 26, 2025 surrounded by his family, our father jumped out of his earthly body, grabbed his blue jeans and work boots, climbed up on his bulldozer and pushed his way to the heavenly gates to be greeted by the love of his life his wife "Betty" Elizabeth Veronica who passed before...
Harvey W. Slager
May 23, 2025
Harvey W. Slager of Jackson left this life to meet his Savior on May 23, 2025 after a long illness.
Harv was born on August 11, 1942, in Long Island, New York, the son of Nelson and Gertrude Slager. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marcy Keefe-Slager.
Harv is survived...
Audrey Ellen Van Buren
May 22, 2025
Announcing the passing of Audrey Ellen Van Buren, beloved mother to three children, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 88.
A Life Well Lived:
Born in Jackson, Michigan on October 14th, 1936 to Almer and Iola Fry, Audrey lived a life dedicated to her family and her dogs...
Thomas N. Bartz
May 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas Bartz
1926 - 2025
With profound sadness, the family of Thomas N. Bartz announces his peaceful passing on May 21, 2025. We invite you to join us honoring a life well lived for the previous 98 years, a life defined by service, scholarship. and unwavering devotion to education and family....
Jerome B. Nelson
May 20, 2025
Nelson, Jerome B.
Of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 90 years. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There he attended the University of Minnesota and met his wife, and the love of his life, Veronica. Jerome and Veronica moved to Jackson in 1957, to start his job with...
John Patrick Curran
May 15, 2025
Curran, John Patrick
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Spring Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 75. Born on January 13, 1950, at Foote Hospital in Jackson, he was the second of six children of Vernon and Jeanne Curran. John grew up at 610 W. High Street, where his love for...
Martha Lou Wheeler
May 15, 2025
Martha Lou Wheeler of Jackson, Michigan passed away on May 15, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 3, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan to daughter of Bernal and Arline (Hock) Brainerd.
Martha is survived by four children, Marcia Long, Janice Miller, John Wheeler, and Heidi Kanitz; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one...
Mary B. Steinert (Ward)
May 15, 2025
Mary B. Steinert (Ward), our loving mother, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 90.
Mary was born on December 3, 1934, in Rensselaer, Indiana, and raised in Brookston. She met the love of her life, Robert Steinert, while they were students at Purdue University. After his graduation, they settled in Jackson, Michigan,...
Richard Joseph Fifelski
May 14, 2025
Fifelski, Richard Joseph Age 88, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2025 after a lengthy stay in hospice. Richard was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent his career as a pharmacist after graduating from Ferris State University (1958) and completing his service in the Army Reserves. He is preceded by his wife Therese Fifelski (Lavallee), sister Louise Alflen...
James Matthew Miller
May 7, 2025
Miller, James Matthew Of Jackson, MI, completed his final flight on Earth and now enjoys clear skies and unlimited golf rounds above. Born on January 25, 1956, to Leo and Phyllis Miller, Jim was the seventh act in a 12-sibling circus—though depending on who you asked, he might have claimed to be the ringmaster. A proud graduate of Queen...
Linda S. Santos (Nastally)
May 3, 2025
Santos (Nastally), Linda S.
Of Jackson, Michigan passed away after a prolonged illness on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the age of 65 at Henry Ford Detroit Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on April 5, 1960 in Jackson, Michigan. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest J. Nastally Sr. and Gladys...
Patricia J. Furnas
Apr 30, 2025
Furnas, Patricia J.
Our beautiful mom peacefully passed on at the age of 95 on April 30, 2025.
Pat was born in Jackson to Robert and Ann Hoard on November 1, 1929.
Mom graduated from St. Mary High School and held a lifelong affection for her home parish. She and dad were members...
Kathleen “Kat” Frybarger
Apr 29, 2025
Kathleen Frybarger, a lifelong psychiatric nurse known for her compassion, dedication, and gregarious spirit, died peacefully at home on April 29th, 2025. She was 67.
Born and raised in Conshohocken, PA, Kathleen discovered early that she wanted to enter the Psychiatric field, initially majoring in Biology and Psychology. She then entered and graduated from Nursing School with...
Judith Mary Kolewski
Apr 26, 2025
Kolewski, Judith Mary
Of Munith passed away on April 26, 2025 at the age of 71. Judi was born on September 13, 1953 to Ralph and Marjorie (Niederer) Caviness. She spent her whole life living in the home her father built in Munith, MI. She attended Northwest High School and graduated in 1971. One of her greatest...
Deborah Jean Hughes
Apr 22, 2025
Deborah Jean Hughes
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Debbie Hughes, who left this world on April 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Her departure was unexpected after a short illness, but her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Debbie was born...
James Edward Markiewicz Sr.
Apr 22, 2025
James Edward Markiewitz Sr.
Of Jackson, passed away under the care of his loving family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 93½ years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth O'Meara Markiewicz. He is survived by his two...
