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Robert S. Debano

Robert S. Debano

Aug 21, 2013

DeBano, Robert S. Born in Detroit, MI on February 2, 1938 and passed away August 21, 2013. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Jane, his trusty companion, Jake, three sons and three grandchildren, and eight siblings plus many nieces and nephews. Bob was a retired manager from Quanex - MacSteel. He stayed active in retirement volunteering...

Thomas Lyn Hurst

Thomas Lyn Hurst

Aug 20, 2013

Passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the age of 61 years. Funeral Services for Thomas will be held at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Friday at 10:00 AM with Father Timothy MacDonald officiating. A private interment will take place at Roseland Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit on Friday from 9 to 10 AM. Desnoyer Funeral Home-- Family owned...

Luella "Lu" Blaney

Luella "Lu" Blaney

Aug 20, 2013

Blaney (Powers), Luella "Lu" of Cranberry Lake, passed away at home. under the loving care of her family, on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her husband, Jim; seven children, Shelly (Lee) Wilbur, Susan (Paul) Hale, Cathy Hyden (David DeWolfe), Barb Riske, Karyn (Doug) Berry, Joe (Anna) Blaney, Joan Brink; nine grandchildren;...

James Allen Keersmaekers

James Allen Keersmaekers

Aug 17, 2013

KEERSMAEKERS, JAMES ALLEN On August 17, 2013, Mr. Keersmaekers ended his stoic five-year fight with cancer. Born November 30, 1946 in Detroit. Preceded in death by his parents Jack A. and Helen Dorothy (Cenkner) Keersmaekers and baby sister Nancy. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathryn (Kohler) and daughters Brie Keersmaekers and Megan Keersmaekers Hoeft (Vincent) and step-grandson Nicolas...

Gertrude H. "Trudy" Wagner

Gertrude H. "Trudy" Wagner

Aug 14, 2013

Wagner, Gertrude Helen "Trudy" passed into eternal life, Wednesday August 14, 2013. Born in Jackson, Michigan April 12, 1927 to Edward and Helen Dempsey, who preceded her in death, as did her husband of 61 years, Richard "Jim"; her brother, Harold Dempsey; as well as her beloved son-in-law, Timothy Dwyer. Trudy is survived by her three lovely daughters, Teresa (Larry...

Sigmund W. "Ziggy" Jeziorski

Sigmund W. "Ziggy" Jeziorski

Aug 11, 2013

Jeziorski, Sigmund W. "Ziggy" of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the age of 84 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, MaryAnn. He is survived by four children, Susan (Mark) Wisby, Michael (Celeste) Jeziorski, Jerry (Joanne) Jeziorski, Jim (Sue Ann) Jeziorski; five grandchildren, Drew, Luke, Jason, Justin and Genevieve; five...

Elizabeth H. Hopkins

Elizabeth H. Hopkins

Aug 8, 2013

ELIZABETH HOPKINS – MY LIFE I was born in New York City, although my family lived on Long Island, 17 miles from the city in what would currently be called "suburbia", once farmland but now entirely residential. My husband's family and mine had large acreages. When my father and my uncle were young, they started a canning factory, canning local...

Robert J. Seman

Robert J. Seman

Aug 8, 2013

Seman, Robert J. April 30, 1935 to August 8, 2013, of Jackson, passed away at home on August 8, 2013 in the care of his step-son, Barry. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Waunita Seman (Cookie). He is survived by his four step-sons, Mike (Marge) Boland, Edward J. Boland, Lyn (Jan) Boland, Barry Boland; several step-grandchildren &...

Thomas Michael Garner

Thomas Michael Garner

Aug 5, 2013

Garner, Thomas Michael of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 5, 2013 at the age of 46 due to an auto accident. He is survived by his mother, Bridget and his father, Samuel; two brothers, Timothy and William Garner; sister, Susan Schade; one niece; five nephews. Thomas was a graduate of Jackson High School-Class of 1984. Also survived by his...

Sandra Marie Soper

Sandra Marie Soper

Aug 3, 2013

SOPER, SANDRA MARIE Of Jackson passed away peacefully at RidgeCrest Health Center on Saturday, August 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Helen (Walkowski) Soper. She is survived by her first cousins, Gary (Janie) Chapel, DeEtte Hilderbrandt, and Rob Walkowski, other cousins and loyal friends. She enjoyed spending time collecting stamps and coins, doing word...

Ronnie C. Warnsley

Ronnie C. Warnsley

Aug 3, 2013

WARNSLEY, RONNIE C. Of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 age 66 years. Survived by his wife Angie, his loving children and grandchildren, other family and many friends. According to his wishes Ronnie has been cremated. Memorial Services will be held at the Word of Light Christian Center Church, 800 S. Cooper Street on Saturday, August 10th at 2:00...

Bernard "Ben" C. Lacinski

Bernard "Ben" C. Lacinski

Jul 26, 2013

LACINSKI, BERNARD C. "BEN" Of Jackson passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 26, 2013 age 92 years. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy. Five children; Tom (Sally) Lacinski, Ellen (Doug) Matz, Joe (Edna) Lacinski, Linda (Mark) Bunker and John (Christine) Lacinski. Five grandchildren; Justin (Tina) Matz, Emily Matz, Allison and Ashley Bunker and Joey Lacinski. Numerous...

Cory Shane Chatters

Cory Shane Chatters

Jul 24, 2013

CHATTERS, CORY SHANE age 38, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Cory was born April 28, 1975 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Chris and Kay (Nearpass) Chatters. Cory married Courtney Lynn Hebner on September 12, 2001 in Jackson. Other survivors include two sons, Coby and Christian Chatters, parents Chris and Kay Chatters, sister Sheri (David) Peterson, father-in-law...

Barbara Smelser (Oldacre)

Barbara Smelser (Oldacre)

Jul 22, 2013

Smelser (Oldacre), Barbara Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the age of 75. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Mary Jo (Ronny) Robb of Pleasant Lake, MI and Debbie (Bruce) Mesick of Jackson; granddaughter, Mandy (Jonathon) Watkins and great granddaughter, Lily Watkins all of Longmont , CO; granddaughter, Stephanie Spice of Jackson; brother,...

Floyd J. Kidd

Floyd J. Kidd

Jul 19, 2013

Kidd, Floyd J. passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Allegiance Hospice on Friday, July 19, 2013 at the age of 86 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty L. Kidd; daughter, Kathleen M. Allen and sister, Marie Brunt. Floyd is survived by his three daughters, Linda (Tom) Pickett,...

Dorothy E. Decker

Dorothy E. Decker

Jul 18, 2013

DECKER, DOROTHY E. Passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born on May 19, 1939 to Herbert and Ingaborg Tank in Detroit. Preceded in death by her parents and sister Kathleen (Peter) Muntean. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 50 years Russel Decker, children Carrie (Mike) Jones and Lyle Decker, sisters Nancy Tank, Mary Jane (Herb) Surtman,...

Walter Joseph Michner

Walter Joseph Michner

Jul 7, 2013

Michner, W. Joe Of Jackson, MI, passed away at sunrise in his daughter's arms on Sunday, July 7, 2013, after a brief struggle with cancer, at the age of 71. He was born on April 14, 1942 to Walter and Marie Michner. He is survived by his loving sons, Jim (Karen) Michner of Holland, MI, Andy (Lisa) Michner of Lutz,...

Florence B. Louagie (Hinkle)

Florence B. Louagie (Hinkle)

Jul 6, 2013

LOUAGIE (HINKLE), FLORENCE Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, July 6, 2013 age 91 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Walter A. Louagie, two sisters, Josephine Malewitz and Geraldine Young, three brothers, Robert, Donald and Richard Hinkle. She is survived by...

William T.W. Dean

William T.W. Dean

Jul 1, 2013

Dean, William T. W. of Jackson, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty; two sons, Mark and Spencer (Michelle); and four grandchildren, Chelsea, Braden, Cameron and Sydney. Bill was born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, to Emma and William Dean. Shortly after his birth, the...

Waunita A. Seman

Waunita A. Seman

Jun 30, 2013

Seman, Waunita A. of Jackson, passed away at home in her sleep on Sunday, June 30, 2013 under the care of Heartland Hospice and her son, Barry. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Seman; four sons, Mike (Marge) Boland, Edward J. Boland, Lyn (Jan) Boland and Barry Boland; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; numerous...

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