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James George Marchewka

James George Marchewka

Feb 25, 2015

James "Jim" Marchewka, age 90, of Vista Grande Villa, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2015. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia Shelden Marchewka and their children JoAnn Brennan, Shelden (Lisa) Marchewka and Christopher (Conni) Marchewka . He was a devoted Grandfather to Matthew and...

Michael E. Taylor

Michael E. Taylor

Feb 23, 2015

Taylor, Michael E. Of Jackson passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at Allegiance Health. Survived by his wife, Debbie Taylor; daughter, Jennifer Hargis; son, Jason (Courtney) Taylor; adopted son, Andy Hargis; grandson, Austin Hargis; granddaughters, Makenna Hargis and Kendall Taylor; sisters, Sharon (Mike) Abbey, Diane Shew, Moe Stephenson, Teresa (George Gancsos) Danko, and Buffy (Cindy Aikins) Taylor; brothers, Kevin (Sandy)...

Linda J. Laptos

Linda J. Laptos

Feb 17, 2015

of Hillsdale County, peacefully passed to Eternal Life at the Hillsdale Community Health Center on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the age of 61 years. She was born in Jackson to Alex and Mary Laptos. Survived by her sister, Carole Ann (Dan) Conrad; brother, Thomas Alex (Beverly) Laptos; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents. Despite...

Christopher A. Bohnett

Christopher A. Bohnett

Feb 17, 2015

Bohnett, Christopher A. Feb. 15, 1976 - Feb. 17, 2015 Preceded in death by his son Christopher and father Harold. Surviving are his mother and step-father Robin and Charles Walling, his brother Brian (Toni) Bohnett, step siblings Gabriel, Melissa and Wendy Walling, step-grandmother Gail Walling. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Chris served in the U.S. Army. Visitation is...

Karl R. Lienhard

Karl R. Lienhard

Feb 15, 2015

of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marie; two children: Kurt M. Lienhard and Amy M. Lienhard; three grandchildren, Mia Isabella Lienhard, Daniel and Jennifer Venuto; one sister, Margaret Conway. Karl was retired from Motors Insurance Corporation/GM after 32 years of service....

Charles Clarence Hunt

Charles Clarence Hunt

Feb 15, 2015

Hunt, Charles C. Of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 years. Survived by his son, Brian (Lisa) Hunt; two grandchildren, Brett Hunt and Lauren (Travis) Sager; and good friend, Carol Hunt. Preceded in death by his son, Gregory Hunt. Charles was a United States Army Reserves Veteran. He worked at Clark Equipment and Goodyear for many years...

Linda S. Deuble (Tifft)

Linda S. Deuble (Tifft)

Feb 14, 2015

Linda went home to be with the Lord on Valentine's Day. She is survived by her husband, John Deuble; her children, Kurtis (Abbey) Schanz and Nicky Schanz; granddaughter, Chesney; brothers, Brad and Bobby Tifft; and sisters, Marsha Reul and Sharon Grimes. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at the Desnoyer...

Michael Lee Johnston

Michael Lee Johnston

Feb 8, 2015

Johnston, Michael Lee age 52 of Napoleon passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Mike is survived by his wife, Shirley of 34 years; two daughters, Cortney Johnston and Shannon (Mac) Overton; three grandson's, Michael Gee Johnston, James Overton and Jase Overton; and nephew, Josh (Paula) Johnston. Mike was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Johnston. Mike...

Robert E. "Bob" Berry

Robert E. "Bob" Berry

Feb 5, 2015

Berry, Robert E. "Bob", Age 88, of Jackson passed away peacefully with family members present at the Health Center at Vista Grande Villa on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He is survived by four sons, Pat (Tammi), Rob (Judy), Tim (Maribea), Steve (Denise); 10 grandchildren, Brad, Amber, Justin, Caitlin, Jonathan, Kyle, Elizabeth, Katherine, Nathaniel and Meredith; one great granddaughter, Emma; many...

Paul F. Johnson

Paul F. Johnson

Feb 4, 2015

Paul F. Johnson Age 95, surrounded by his loving family, passed peacefully into new life with his Lord on Wednesday, February 4, at Arbor Manor Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, (Bradley), parents, and brothers , Matt, Bob, Jerry and sister Barbara (Wally) Ramp and Rita Johnson. He is survived by 7 children: Betsy (Dick...

Joan Frances Faber

Joan Frances Faber

Feb 1, 2015

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family February 1, 2015. She was the devoted wife of Kenneth, loving mother of Mary (Peter Morman), David(Stacie), Stephen, and Elisabeth (Blaise Blastos), loyal sister to Mary Jeanne Engle (Jerry), Wanda Bair, Kathy Shannon, and Anne Davidovicz (Tony Suchi), adoring grandmother to Gabriel, Victoria, Jack, Eliza, Aubrey, and Blaise, and dear aunt to nieces and...

James Ernest Buchin

James Ernest Buchin

Jan 31, 2015

of Jackson, passed away at Allegiance Health surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Ann Buchin; one son, Daniel Buchin; three daughters, Cathy (Russ) Peterson, Cindy Dow, and Christy Buchin-Stetler; 20 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; one sister, Goldie (John) Leutz; and several nieces and...

Madeline Mae Farrell

Madeline Mae Farrell

Jan 27, 2015

of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 with her family by her side, at the age of 87 years. Survived by her three sons, Mark (Annie) Farrell, Matthew Farrell (special friend Subrina), and Steven (Brenda) Farrell; nine grandchildren, Jessie, Josh, Ryan, Nicholas, Keegan, Brittany, Jason, Sean, and Cory; eleven great grandchildren; ten step children; one sister, Beverly Cauthon; and...

Mary Helen Herman

Mary Helen Herman

Jan 23, 2015

Herman, Mary Helen of Jackson, age 94, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Countryside Care Center. Survived by her son, Roger W.; daugther, Judy (Bill) McFarland of Dexter; three grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and step-brother, Richard (Mardelle) Barrell of Republic, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, James V.; son, Jerry L.; and two...

Robert Emmett Frounfelker Sr.

Robert Emmett Frounfelker Sr.

Jan 18, 2015

Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born on April 9, 1926 in Detroit. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ellen; three children, Robert (Cathy) Frounfelker Jr., Sue (Jim) Kalahar, Jim (Jeanie) Frounfelker; six grandchildren, Andy and Jeff...

Jack David Wells

Jack David Wells

Jan 17, 2015

From Jackson Michigan, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2015 at the age of 89. He was born on November 7, 1925, to Doris and Charles Wells in Tipton, Michigan. He married Stasia Marie (Bomba) Wells on January 8, 1946, and she preceded him in death on June 22nd, 2003. Jack was also preceded in death by his granddaughter-in-law Jennifer...

John Anthony Stankiewicz

John Anthony Stankiewicz

Jan 14, 2015

Passed on to Heaven Wednesday evening, January 14, 2015. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on August 31, 1917. He was 97. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose, after 65 years of marriage. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Blanche, sister, Angela Zarecky and brothers, Joe and Art. John is survived by his caring...

Michael Pat Patrick

Michael Pat Patrick

Jan 14, 2015

Patrick, Michael Pat age 69, of Jackson, passed away in his home under the loving care of family and friends on January 14th, 2015. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Judy, 2 children Michael Patrick Jr., and Tamara Green. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Jacob and Ava, a sister, Elaine Patrick, brother Doug Patrick, 3 nephews, 3 nieces and loving...

Mary "Sissy" Mead

Mary "Sissy" Mead

Jan 13, 2015

Sissy Mead of Spring Arbor, Michigan completed her life's journey on January 13, 2015. She was born on November 4, 1956, her parents were Mack Brewer (deceased) and Wilma Jean Carpenter of Stanton, KY. She leaves behind four brothers, Marvin Ray Brewer, Jessie Wayne Brewer, Robert Don Hall, and Robert Owen Brewer and one sister Joetta Hall. She was married...

Anthony "Tony" A. Pec

Anthony "Tony" A. Pec

Jan 11, 2015

Of Jackson, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Vista Grande Villa, just shy of his 90th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joyce and eight brothers and sisters. Survived by his three children, Michael (Debbie) Pec of Jackson, Marcia Pec (Sue Jackson) of Lansing, and Julie (David) Harper of Farmington Hills; four granddaughters,...

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