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Margaret M. Kutcha

Margaret M. Kutcha

Jul 6, 2015

Kutcha (Jusick), Margaret M. age 89, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 6th, 2015. Margaret was the daughter of Vincent and Anne (Conkel) Jusick and was born April 27th, 1926. On January 22, 1949 she married Edward W. Kutcha in Jackson, he preceded her in death on October 30, 1982. She was also preceded in death by...

Marilyn A. Job

Marilyn A. Job

Jul 4, 2015

Job (Janson), Marilyn A. Of Jackson, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the age of 77. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward in 2012. She is survived by her children, Mark, Laurie (Todd) Fitzpatrick, Christine Johnson (Danny Manser), Tom (Angela Ciaravino); 10 grandchildren, Ryan (Rachel)...

Martha C. Silveus (Gauss)

Martha C. Silveus (Gauss)

Jun 30, 2015

SILVEUS (GAUSS), MARTHA C. Age 92, of Jackson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Preceded in death in 1981 by her loving husband Garold Silveus, daughter Lynn Marie, grandson Jacob, father and mother Edwin and Margaret Gauss and sister Anna Lienhart. Surviving are her children, Michael (Ann), Jean (Michael) Lincoln, Thomas (Mellissa), Robert and...

Richard J. Galicki

Richard J. Galicki

Jun 28, 2015

Richard J. Galicki, age 77, of Jackson, MI passed Sunday, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith (Tiffany); two children Chris (Lori) Galicki, Anne Birchmeier (Stan); grandchildren Andrew Galicki and Tiler and Kelsey Bacon and a sister Janet Palmer (John), and sister in law Karen Tiffany. He will also...

Michael Kuras

Michael Kuras

Jun 26, 2015

Kuras, Michael Passed away peacefully, Friday June 26, 2015, at one of his favorite places, Big Fish Lake. He fought a long, courageous battle against cancer. Mike is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary, six children: Matt (Holly), Carrie (Chris) Conger, Philip, Patrick, Molly, and Michael, and five grandchildren: Alexis, Nathan, Carter, Zoey, and Benjamin, mother-in-law, Phyllis Dolan....

Emma Jean "E.J." Williams

Emma Jean "E.J." Williams

Jun 23, 2015

Williams, Emma Jean "E.J." Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the age of 85. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leslie; three children, Jan (Steve) Krzesicki, Bruce (Kathleen McLaughlin) Williams, David (Michelle) Williams; four grandchildren, Nathan...

Kenneth "Steve" Brooks

Kenneth "Steve" Brooks

Jun 22, 2015

Brooks, Kenneth "Steve" of Jackson, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Beloved brother of Catherine Fulkerson, beloved uncle to Viki, Ken, Joe, Steve, and Mary. Steve was a lifelong Tigers fan and loved bad jokes. Steve met every challenge and overcame many obstacles he faced as a physically challenged man. Uncle Steve leaves...

Tamara "Tami" J. Hayes

Tamara "Tami" J. Hayes

Jun 22, 2015

Hayes, Tamara "Tami" J. Of Jackson, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Survived by her three children, Connie Hayes, Michael Hayes, and David (Tonya) Hayes Jr.; six grandchildren, Aundrea, Patrick, Ashley (Chris), Cody, D.J. (Justin), and Danielle; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Rick Lynam; one sister, Sharon (Phil) Powaga; super best friend,...

Virginia M. Hoard

Virginia M. Hoard

Jun 18, 2015

Hoard, Virginia M. Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Hoard Jr. Survived by her son, Thomas (Linda) Hoard; daughter, Felicia Esker; grandchildren, Cortney (Anthony) DiNello, Andrew Hoad, and Ashley (Brad) Morgan; great-granddaughter, Adriana DiNello; great-grandson, Troy Morgan; and several nieces and nephews. Virginia...

Donna Dean Jacobs (Carpenter)

Donna Dean Jacobs (Carpenter)

Jun 18, 2015

Jacobs (Carpenter), Donna Dean Of Jackson passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 under the loving care of her family, Great Lakes Hospice and the staff at Vista Grand Villa at the age of 79 years. Survived by her husband of 30 years John, one son Michael (Linda) Carpenter, seven grand children, two great grandchildren, sister-in-law Joyce Stevens and several...

Collin Caleb Fisher

Collin Caleb Fisher

Jun 16, 2015

Passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He is survived by his parents, William Fisher and Tracy Brown; grandparents, Nancy Fisher and John and Nancy Timberlake. Aunt Kelly Iocca; cousins, Jordan and Whitney Iocca, and very special cousin Mia Dahlia Monroe Iocca, as well as many other cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandpa William Fisher and aunt...

Steve L. Kish

Steve L. Kish

Jun 9, 2015

Of Lake Le Ann, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the age of 94 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen, daughters Helen Kish and Patricia Davis. He is survived by four children, Mary Ann (Jim) Hamilton, Steve L. (Peggy) Kish, Janice (Jamie) Darabos, and Louis George (Niki); 22 grandchildren; 15 great...

Edward "Ed" Stehno Jr.

Edward "Ed" Stehno Jr.

Jun 6, 2015

On May 30, 2015, Ed suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed while traveling in Germany with his wife, Nancy. On June 6, he went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ed was born in Berwyn, Illinois on March 10, 1941. He married Nancy (Dankert) on August 26, 1967 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jackson. They had two children, Edward...

Elinore Louise Currier (Williams)

Elinore Louise Currier (Williams)

Jun 1, 2015

Currier (Williams), Elinore Louise Accomplished traveler, natty dresser, stringent Republican, and baked goods extraordinaire passed away on June 1, 2015. She was born the daughter of Pauline Storey and Jack Williams May 7, 1927. After years of aspiring to marry a "Sailor," she finally did in 1947 to Robert F. Currier, whom she then tolerated marriage with for the next...

M. Noreen Vanderbeek

M. Noreen Vanderbeek

Jun 1, 2015

VanderBeek, M. Noreen Of Jackson, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away in Jackson, Michigan on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the age 96. Noreen was born September 5, 1918 in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia, the daughter of Michael Joseph and Mary Anne O'Neill (Quinn). She was preceded in death (1996) by her husband of fifty one years ,Leo C., PhD, and sisters...

Leota "Nurse Lee" Wright

Leota "Nurse Lee" Wright

Jun 1, 2015

Wright, Leota, "Nurse Lee" Of Jackson passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 under the loving care of her family at the age of 84 years to embrace the loving arms of her Lord and husband. Survived by her seven children; William Jr., John (Jackie), Cheryl (James) Durbrow, Joe (Vicki), Kevin, Theresa (Troy) Sprague, Tina (Bill) Smith. Beloved dog; Sadie....

Anna M. Neigebauer

Anna M. Neigebauer

May 24, 2015

Neigebauer, Anna M. 1/13/1934 – 5/24/2015 Anna Neigebauer, age 81 passed away peacefully Sunday evening. Anna was being visited and comforted by family members and the staff at Star Manor in Northville, MI. Anna is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elmer Neigebauer, her parents Conrad and Katherina Krankel of Almont, MI and siblings, Katherine, Frances and...

Rev. Paul F. Grehl O.S.F.S.

Rev. Paul F. Grehl O.S.F.S.

May 21, 2015

Rev. Paul F. Grehl, O.S.F.S. Fr. Paul Grehl passed away peacefully on May 21, 2015 at Bethany House, Jackson, MI, from lung cancer. He was 83. Fr. Grehl was born to Paul and Minnie (Haag) Grehl in Newark, NJ on October 23, 1931. After graduating from West Side High School in Newark in 1949, he received an accounting degree from...

Harry Dean Vessey Sr.

Harry Dean Vessey Sr.

May 16, 2015

age 76 years, born on February 9, 1939 in Chicago, IL and died on May 16, 2015 in Jackson, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; mother, father & brother. He leaves behind Harry Jr. (Brenda), K. Scott (Paula), Laura-Lee, & Joe; grandchildren, Heidi (Robert) Santistevan, Christy, & Erica and 7 great grand kids. Also special furry...

Gerald A. Arend

Gerald A. Arend

May 14, 2015

Arend, Gerald A. "Jerry" Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Allegiance Hospice at the age of 86 years. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen; 3 children, Matthew (Kathy) Arend, Barbara Arend, and Susan Arend; 2 grandchildren, Jarod and Andrea; one brother, David (Sandy) Arend; sister, Mary Helen Potter; numerous nieces...

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