obituaries

Mar 15, 2025

Miller, Shirley M.

Of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and Henry Ford Hospice on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the age of 73 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Miller Sr.; two brothers; and one sister.  She is survived her children, Robert (Catherine) Miller Jr.,...

Mar 11, 2025

Skidmore, Lillian Ruth

Resident of Vista Grande Villa in Jackson, Michigan (formerly of Somerset, Michigan) passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 95 years. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and later lived in New York. She met her husband where they worked at The Mount Sinai Hospital NYC. In 1951, they moved...

Mar 7, 2025

Brennan (Prater), Bertie Jean

Of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 63 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John E. Brennan; her children, Emily (Mike) Ohm and Danny (Bailey) Brennan; her siblings, Donna (Bob) Beals, Dorothy Adkins and David Prater; her cousin, Erma Nyssen; her...

Feb 27, 2025

Madeline Betty Haynes, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday February 27, 2025 at the age of 91.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard J. Haynes, her son Timothy, parents Victor and Pharailda Maes,  her sisters Margaret and Philip O'Neil, Juliet and Phillip O'Connell, nephew Timothy O'Connell, and in-laws Richard E. and Edith Haynes.

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Feb 25, 2025

Major Dennis Charles McCarron Jr.

Passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  On December 15, 1968, Dennis was born to Dennis McCarron Sr. and Anna (Hill) McCarron. He was united in marriage to Tammie Jo Hemry-McCarron on September 5, 2018. Dennis graduated from Jackson Community College and received an Associate of Arts and then went on graduate...

Feb 24, 2025

Winters, Barbara Jean

Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 94 years.  She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Harold; three sons, Michael Winters, Mark (Susan) Winters, and John (Karen) Winters; and three grandchildren, Morgan, Maddison, and Rachel. She was preceded in death by her son, Harold Winters...

Feb 16, 2025

Wright, Blair "Bud" (1956-2025)

Of Jackson, passed away Sunday February 16, 2025, at the age of 68. Blair was born March 14, 1956 to Robert and Dorlis Wright. He was married to Theresa "Terrie" for 44 years. He is also survived by his four children: Rebecca Wright, Christina (David) Deloria, Benjamin (Caitlyn) Wright, David (Stephanie) Wright, and...

Feb 16, 2025

Faris, Carol Ann

Age 85, of Jackson, Michigan was welcomed into her Savior's arms on February 16, 2025. She joined the love of her life, Ed Faris, who died exactly one day before her in 2019, on February 15.  Born December 14, 1939 in St Louis, Missouri, to Al and Ann (Stelmach) Kostecki, she was one of...

Feb 16, 2025

Kelsey Perry was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind a heartbroken family, especially her cherished daughters. She is survived by her father, Christopher M. Perry; mother, Diane M. Henson-Bosowski and loving spouses; two beautiful daughters, Kaydance Naomi-Marie (11) and Kendall Ann-Marie (10); sister, Kristen E. Perry-Greuling; fiancé, Alex Meiring; nephews Joshua Keith and Charles Christopher; nieces, Sophie...

Feb 9, 2025

DuBois, Robert "Bob"

Of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Renee (Dave) James; son, Scott (Michelle) DuBois; grandchildren Brandon, Lyndsey, Morgan (Evan), Savannah, Cami, and John; great-grandchildren, Finley, Brody, Josie, and Lainey; sister-in-law, Sandy (Phil) Sobieski; special friend, Bobbi; and several...

Feb 8, 2025

Chomic, Leonard A.

Of Jackson, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the age of 92 at Vista Grande Villa. Leonard was born on October 21, 1932 in Jackson to the late Alexander and Verna (Stachurski) Chomic. He was married for 70 years to the love of his life, Virgilene (Hagen) Chomic, until her death in 2023....

Feb 2, 2025

Julie Irene (Kelly) Crowley Age 88, of Jackson, was reunited with her husband, sister, brothers, mother, father and most of her lifelong, childhood friends in heaven this past Sunday evening, February 2, 2025.  Julie was the youngest daughter of Phillip C. and Rhoda Kelly and was born July 25, 1936, at Mercy Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived...

Feb 1, 2025

Ellis, Donque

Of Jackson, Michigan received his Heavenly Reward on February 1, 2025 at the age of 91.

Donque was born on January 17, 1934 in Winchester, Arkansas to his parents, Charley and Levelle Ellis. He attended school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and after moving to Lansing, Michigan with his family graduated from J.W. Sexton...

Jan 29, 2025

Gifford, Gary B. Jr.

Of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away at his home under the loving care of his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the age of 74 years.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Doreen; six children, Aaron Gifford (Nikki), Adam (Audrey) Gifford, Andrea Gifford, Erica (Casey) Nicks, Brandon (Amanda) Cadreau, and...

Jan 28, 2025

Tomlin, Betty Lou Age 81, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was the daughter of David and Elizabeth McConnell (Coleman), born August 31, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio.  Betty is survived by her children, Mike (Laura) Tomlin, Norm (Debra) Tomlin, and Judy (Matt) Heins; grandchildren, Matthew Tomlin, Sean (Sasha) Tomlin,...

Jan 27, 2025

VanderVeen, Stephen H.

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of his wife and his children on Monday, January 27, 2025 age 83 years.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Phyllis; sons, Stephen S. "Scott" (Tina) VanderVeen, Christopher M. (Julie) VanderVeen and Andrew P. (Nicole) VanderVeen; grandchildren, Ashley, Mandi, Isaac, Lila, Elijah...

Jan 26, 2025

Tingley (Hutton), Marjorie Ann

Was born September 2, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025, as she joined with her parents, Walter and Rhoda (Barry) Hutton; loving husband, Eugene Tingley; baby brother, Wayne and infant sister Carly Jo. She is survived by her five sons: Mark Tingley, Stephen Tingley,...

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...