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John William Mcauliffe
Sep 9, 2015
John William McAuliffe John's passion in life was his family and in his last years a desire to create a book about them. On Aug 15, 2015 his dream came true when he published a 98 page autobiography entitled "John and Annetta Nurmi McAuliffe – a Lifetime of Family Memories". On September 9, 2015 just 3 short weeks after his...
Arthur J. Duffy
Sep 7, 2015
Duffy, Arthur J. passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. He was born on August 19, 1931 to the late Arthur J. Duffy and the late Mary Fiero-Duffy. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, a sister and grandson, Michael Thornton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet; two sisters, Mary Lou Everett of Jackson...
James Larry Knickerbocker
Sep 6, 2015
Knickerbocker, James Larry On Sunday, September 6th, 2015 James Larry Knickerbocker went to be with the Lord. James was preceded in death by his wife, JoDeanne Knickerbocker and daughter, Sheryl Knickerbocker. James had four children, Sheryl Knickerbocker , Vicky (Mike) Schultz , Joseph (Amy) Knickerbocker, Laurie (Kip) Ewer; 6 grand kids and 6 great grandchildren. James loved fishing, woodworking, and...
Donald Boyd Peterson Sr.
Sep 5, 2015
DONALD BOYD PETERSON, SR. Passed away on September 5, 2015, and went home to be with his heavenly Father. Don was born on December 13, 1927 in Armstrong, Iowa to Carl and Opal Peterson. He was the eldest of three sons, Clifford and Robert. On August 3rd, 1950 he married Lola Anna Peterson. Don and Lola gave birth to 5...
Eugene L. "Uncle Huey" Lindahl
Sep 4, 2015
Lindahl, Eugene Lawrence " Uncle Huey" of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Friday September 4, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Stella Lindahl; three children, Gary Lindahl (Sharon Fleck), Jeanne Lindahl and Steve Lindahl (Monica Fredrickson); seven grand kids and nieces and nephews. He was born in Hoopeston , IL moved to Jackson and graduated...
Helen M. Branigan
Sep 3, 2015
Branigan, Helen M. Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of family and the staff at the Jackson County Medical Care at the age of 90 years. She is survived by her four children, Mary Hale, Bernie Branigan, Jeanne (Reid) Osborne, and Danny (Lori) Branigan; grandchildren, Laura Branigan, Reid Osborne II, Lisa Osborne, Tim Hale, and Deanna Keller; ten...
Leland "Lee" L. Smith
Sep 3, 2015
Leland L. "Lee" Smith of Jackson went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Leland was born on May 17th, 1935 to Leland A. and Esther Smith in Billings, Montana. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dianne; his brother, Michael; six children, Michael (Janet)...
Thomas James Kubiak
Aug 30, 2015
Of Jackson, passed away late afternoon on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the age of 72 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patty Kubiak; three children, Michael (Kelly) Kubiak, Brian Kubiak and Holly Kubiak; grandchildren, A.J., Derek, Grace, Ben, Jack, and Kate; and brother, Jerry (Barbara) Kubiak; brothers-in-law, Billy and John (Wendy) Bergstrom and his...
Michael Woodrow Wilcox
Aug 29, 2015
Wilcox, Michael Woodrow passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Survived by his wife, Cindy (Stadelman); four sons, Gerald (Debbie) Wilcox, Marty Wilcox, Dewey Wilcox, and Coyne Wilcox; two step-daugthers, Angie (Kevin) Lashley and Amy (Jeremy) Turner; grandchildren, Trista Bostater,...
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Harper
Aug 26, 2015
Harper, Elizabeth Ann Age 36, died August 26, 2015 at her family home in Parma, Michigan. Elizabeth was born on August 31, 1978 in Jackson, Michigan to Paul and Connie Cross Harper. Beth grew up loving the lake and spent her summers fishing at Houghton Lake and Lake of the Pines with her parents and brothers Matt and Mark. She...
Mary Lou Kaplinski
Aug 22, 2015
Kaplinski, Mary Lou Made her journey to heaven on August 22, 2015, just a few weeks shy of her 80th birthday. She passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family. As a daughter of Leon and Marie Deraedt, Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of Jackson. She was a graduate of St. John's Catholic High School...
Janis L. Decker
Aug 21, 2015
Decker, Janis L. Of Jackson, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Survived by her mother, Helen Decker Hart and step-father, Goodwin Hart; brothers and sisters, Carole Decker Hoyt, David Decker, Paul (Amy) Decker, and JoEllen Decker Perry; several nephews and her friends at the Fowler House. Preceded in death by her father, Joseph...
Elin Michelle Bisonet
Aug 20, 2015
Bisonet, Elin Michelle infant daughter of Carey and Meghan Bisonet, was born into eternal life on Thursday, August 20, 2015. She was loved by her sisters, Emilee Carey and Brooklyn Jo. She is also survived by her grandparents; Mary Anne Riley-Seamans (Lynn); Rick and Cindy Bisonet. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Riley. A private Mass of...
Peter "Rick" Christou
Aug 19, 2015
Christou, Peter "Rick" passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of his family on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane; daughter, Julie; three brothers, Nick (Nancy), Dan (Carol) and Sam (Susan); two sisters, Kathy (Ken) Schuiling and Sally (Ron) Brown; brother-in-law, David (Lynn) Van Maele;...
Milan "Mason" Greenman
Aug 18, 2015
Milan "Mason" Greenman Born: January 23, 2014 Passed Away: August 18, 2015 The most handsome boy you would ever meet, Mason, passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning. Mason is survived by his Parents Milan & Renee Greenman, Grandparents Richard & Suzanne Ford, Jim & Deborah Greenman, Great Grandparents James & Gladys Hodges,...
Marjory Zada Graves
Aug 17, 2015
Marjory Zada Graves, 67, of Jackson, went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, August 17, 2015, under the care of family, friends, and Allegiance Hospice. Marjory was born in Jackson on February 20, 1948. Her parents, John and Naomi Lindamood, preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John M. Graves, and two...
Jerry D. Sisk
Aug 15, 2015
Sisk, Jerry D. of Vandercook Lake, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Jerry was born on June 15, 1937 to Sevaah Sisk and Virgie Phipps Rhoades. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia Harrell Sisk; four children, Daniel (Margie) Sisk, Deborah Lambdin, Monica (Oscar) Garza and Thomas (Joanna) Sisk;...
Marjorie (Marcyan) Kilian
Aug 14, 2015
Marjorie (Marcyan) Kilian passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the age of 91 years. She was born on June 12, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Walter. She was loving mother to Thomas (Sandra) Kilian and proud grandmother of Marcyan, Alina, and Aron Kilian. She is also...
Samuel Garcia
Aug 6, 2015
Garcia, Samuel Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and Allegiance Hospice on Thursday, August 6, 2015 age 73 years. Survived by his wife of 14 years, Maria Delores Garcia, siblings, Maria Luiza Mata (Baudelio), Leobardo Garcia (Maria de Jesus), Belisario Garcia, Rosa Dubois (Daniel Cota), Maria Garcia (Amado), brother in law Antonio Rodriguez, sister in...
Louise "Squirt" Jodis
Aug 2, 2015
Was called to the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the age of 71 years under the loving care of her family. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Elizabeth Howard; infant son; and sisters, Faye and Diane. She is survived by her loving husband, Jan Stephen Jodis of 48 years; children, Robert (Teresa), Karen, and...
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