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Diane L. Proietti

Diane L. Proietti

Jan 13, 2014

Proietti, Diane L., of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the outstanding care of the staff at Countryside Care Center on January 13, 2014 at the age of 97 years. Survived by four children, Teresa Cook, Joseph (Toni) Proietti,Gerald (Suzy) Proietti, and Lucinda Hawley; grandchildren, Jodi (Brian) Robards, Greg Cook, Jeff Cook, Chris (Leslie) Proietti,...

Walter Joseph Klavon

Walter Joseph Klavon

Jan 13, 2014

Klavon,Walter Joseph of Jackson, Michigan died Monday, January 13, 2014 in his home that he built skillfully for his loving wife and hopeful family in the future. He is survived by a daughter Linda Klavon of Jackson, MI. a son Christopher Klavon of Jackson, MI. and a son Thomas (Leann) Klavon of Traverse City, MI. Including 6 grandchildren Alan (Carrie)...

Julia Rita Colby (Logeman)

Julia Rita Colby (Logeman)

Jan 12, 2014

Colby, Julia Rita Sadowski (Logeman) was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 16, 1926. She passed away peacefully on January 12, 2014. Julie is survived by her two sons: Robert and Kenneth (Sue) Logeman; four grandchildren: Adrienne (Jeff), Karen, Jake, Betsey; four great-grandchildren: Brenden, Rilynn, Claire, Delaney; two siblings: John Sadowski, Alice Swartout; and 7 step-children: Jan (Bob) James, James...

Lorrey J. Michela (Cochran)

Lorrey J. Michela (Cochran)

Jan 11, 2014

Michela (Cochran), Lorrey Jean of Jackson Mi, prior of Livonia, Warren, & Allegan Mi. passed suddenly on 1/11/14 at the age of 58. Lorrey was born on Sept 30, 1955. She was very happily married to her current husband Robert (Bob) Michela for almost 22 years. They shared in the joy of 4 loved children; Michael, Chris, Marie & Alex...

John J. Brieger

John J. Brieger

Jan 9, 2014

John J. Brieger of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the age of 69 years. He is survived by two daughters, Terri (Mark) Krammer and Michelle Frisby; seven grandchildren; six siblings, Jim (Marion) Brieger, Carolyn Brieger, Jeanne (Ted) Schmidt, Mike (Kathy) Brieger, Bill (Marcia) Brieger and Mary Ann Wilson; several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in...

Deonna Bell Vanburen (Cogan)

Deonna Bell Vanburen (Cogan)

Jan 7, 2014

VanBuren (Cogan), Deonna Bell of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family, Great Lakes Hospice, RidgeCrest Health Campus, and her granddaughter, Shari Page at the age of 89 years. She is survived by three children, Daniel (Robert Smalskas), Charles (Michelle), and Larry (Donna); daughter-in-law, Jan VanBuren; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Ira, Bob, Lyle,...

Terrie A. Mcclure

Terrie A. Mcclure

Jan 6, 2014

Terrie A. McClure of Jackson, went to be with Our Lord on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the age of 49 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert L. and Carol McClure. She is survived by her brother, Danny; uncles, James and Danny Forner, Fred and Charles McClure; several nieces and nephews. Terrie was loved by all...

Charles A. "Chas" Kelley

Charles A. "Chas" Kelley

Jan 5, 2014

Kelley, Charles A. "Chas" of Horton passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma; four children, Christine (Edmond) Farhat, Anthony, Martin (Mary), and Amy Kennedy; grandchildren, Ken (Sue) Williams, Sean Williams, Jason Williams, Keanon, and Kailey Kelley; two great-grandchildren, Reid and Lacey Williams. Charles was born on October 17, 1925 in Jackson, Michigan to...

Willard E. Burt

Willard E. Burt

Jan 3, 2014

Willard E. Burt of Jackson, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 99 years. He was born on July 4, 1914 in Reed City, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife, Angeline in 1988. He is survived by sons, Glen of Jackson and Greg (MaryBeth) of...

Timothy F. Cavender

Timothy F. Cavender

Jan 1, 2014

of Jackson, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 59 years. He is survived by one son, Nathan (Ashley) Cavender; two grandchildren, Nevaeh & Donovan; son, Gordon (Shanna) Wenman; father, Frederick J. Cavender; two brothers, Dennis (Tammy) and Mark (Pamela); one sister, Mary Jo (Tim) Skojec; nieces and nephews, Kristina, Kristopher and Kristian; ex-wife,...

Frank Robert Grappone

Frank Robert Grappone

Dec 31, 2013

Frank Robert Grappone a Vermont native, currently residing in Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda; three children, Michelle (Rich) Savicki, Todd (Jennifer) Grappone and Margaret (Joseph) Stengel; seven grandchildren, Victoria, Drew, Bennett, Enzo, P.J., Jovianne and Miles. Frank graduated from Norwich University...

Marylyn Anne Zemer (Tremblay)

Marylyn Anne Zemer (Tremblay)

Dec 29, 2013

Zemer (Tremblay), Marylyn Anne Michigan Center, Michigan Born December 21st 1931 in Jackson, MI passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Norman R. Zemer. She is survived by her 7 children, Mark (Katherine), Kathleen (Kathy), Christopher (Joy), Matthew (Pam), John (Laurie), Patrick, David (Barbara), 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, One Sister...

George L. Hardt

George L. Hardt

Dec 28, 2013

Hardt, George L. of Jackson passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 96 years. Survived by his children; Janet Long (Paul), Joyce Salyer, Jeannie(Martin) Bliss, Linda Lowe (Jerry), Charles (Marcia) Hardt, and James Hardt (Terri); stepchildren, CecilAnn Salyers, Jeanett Willcut, John Potter, Sidney (Diane) Potter, and Thomas Potter; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death...

William "Bill" P. Madigan

William "Bill" P. Madigan

Dec 28, 2013

Madigan, William P. Bill Madigan of Jackson, MI passed away with his loved ones by his side, December 28, 2013 at the age of 73. He is survived by his mother Mildred, sister Patricia Van Bonn, and brothers Dennis and Kerry. He is also survived by his sons Brent (Kimberly), Bryan (Lara), Bruce, and his grandchildren who meant so much...

Margaret Christine Malott

Margaret Christine Malott

Dec 27, 2013

Malott, Margaret Christine of Jackson passed away suddenly on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the age of 89 years. Survived by her husband of 39 years, Bob Malott; five children, Sandra (Frank) Townsend, Linda (Skip) Snow, Nancy Noel, Peter (Kim) Malott, and Monica Malott; granchildren, Terrie, Mark, Paul, Diana, Chip, Christina, Kaitlyn, and Ashley; fourteen great-grandchilren; and several nieces and...

Robert Leo Eder

Robert Leo Eder

Dec 26, 2013

Eder, Robert Leo Age 70, son of the late Herbert and Helen (Roche) Eder passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2013 under the tender care of his family and Allegiance Hospice. Survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Rita (Roman) and Daughter, Michelle of Grand Rapids. Preceded in death by Brother and Sister-in-law, H William (Bill)...

Charles William Morrisey Jr.

Charles William Morrisey Jr.

Dec 22, 2013

Morrisey, Charles William Jr. Was born July 9, 1940 in Neptune, NJ to Charles and Rose Morrisey. He was born again in early 1974 at Lincroft Bible Church, in New Jersey, and was promoted to Glory December 22,2013 at home in Spring Arbor. Charlie attended school in Rumson, NJ, then graduated from the Lawrenceville School in 1959. He attended Haverford...

Aaron L. Krause

Aaron L. Krause

Dec 20, 2013

Krause, Aaron L. Of Hanover passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 20, 2013 age 32 years. Survived by his parents, Larry and Chary (Riske) Krause, brother Eric (Kerry) Krause, sister Lenore (Kirk) Lentz, nieces and nephews, Wyatt Lentz, Callum, Delaney, Riordan, and Deaglan Krause, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Aaron was a 1999 graduate of Hanover...

Stuart Eugene Leigh

Stuart Eugene Leigh

Dec 17, 2013

Leigh, Stuart Eugene of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at Carelink of Jackson on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at the age 71 years. Survived by his life long friend and partner, Margie Heavy; brothers and sisters, Henry (Helen) Leigh, Patty Jarvis, Barbara (Tony) Davis, and Mike Leigh. Other survivors include David (Sally)...

Mary Christine "Chris" Willson

Mary Christine "Chris" Willson

Dec 15, 2013

Willson (Miller), Mary Christine "Chris" Of Jackson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday December 15 2013 at Allegiance Health. Chris was born in Bandana, Kentucky on November 4, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Leo Vincent Miller and her husband of 10 years, Arthur Charles Willson; her son Lee D. (Connie)...

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