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Joseph A. La Gow

Joseph A. La Gow

Nov 2, 2013

La Gow, Joseph A., age 59, of Leoni Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 2, 2013 under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Sharon S. La Gow, three children, Shawn (Daniel) Folts, Jessica (Benjamin Cooley) La Gow and Joseph (Amy Zamer) La Gow ,...

Steven M. Katz

Steven M. Katz

Nov 1, 2013

Steven M. Katz of Jackson, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013, at home with his family by his side, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Connie; brother, Doug (Patty) Katz of Minnesota; step-father, Bob Adams of Parma; several nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry. Steve was a...

Phyllis Therese Farrand

Phyllis Therese Farrand

Oct 26, 2013

Farrand, Phyllis Therese of Jackson passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. She is survived by her four children, Eileen (Scott) Kindschy, Sue (Kip) Hager, Nancy (Jim) Findlay, and David (Gail) Farrand; six grandchildren, Liz, Jake, Ann, Jill, Andrew, and Lisa; one brother, Daniel Crowley; and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years,...

Stanley Richard Grzesiakowski

Stanley Richard Grzesiakowski

Oct 23, 2013

Grzesiakowski, Stanley Richard of Jackson, MI went home to God on Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2013 at Countryside Care Center with his family by his side. He is survived by five of his children, Cheryl Grzesiakowski Des Montaignes, Connie McKenna (Graham), Matthew Grzesiakowski, Caryn Grzesiakowski, Mark Grzesiakowski and his former wife Clara Grzesiakowski; his grandchildren: Thorean Des Montaignes, Ashley Hawley,...

Jean Wolverton

Jean Wolverton

Oct 22, 2013

Wolverton, Jean Martha Jean passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was born on October 8, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Harry W.; five children, Mark (Jan), David (Dorothea), Robert (Sarah), Rita Moore, Gordon (Janet); 10 grandchildren, Timothy, Sarah, Philip, Sean, Emily, Tina, Andrew, Paul, Todd, Mary; three great grandchildren,...

Linda M. Smilowski

Linda M. Smilowski

Oct 21, 2013

Smilowski, Linda M. of Jackson, passed away at home, under the loving care of her family and Allegiance Hospice, on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the age of 63 years. Linda was much loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert Smilowski; four children, Jeramie (Andrea) Smilowski,...

Francis B. Hastings Jr.

Francis B. Hastings Jr.

Oct 20, 2013

HASTINGS, FRANCIS BINGHAM JR Jackson, MI Age 81, passed away October 20, 2013 at Bethany Hospice in Jackson, MI. He was born April 30, 1932 in Montclair NJ, the son of Rose (Burgess) and Francis B. Hastings Sr. Frank was a graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Orange VA, and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY where he attained...

Irene D. Sadowski

Irene D. Sadowski

Oct 20, 2013

SADOWSKI, IRENE D. Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Sunday, October 20, 2013 age 87 years. Survived by her husband of 65 years John, her daughter Ann (Dale) Maxwell and her son John E. Sadowski. Irene enjoyed casinos, her cats and Thursday outing with her friends....

Philip Jude Trudell

Philip Jude Trudell

Oct 18, 2013

TRUDELL, PHILIP J. died suddenly Friday, Oct. 18, at his home in Summit Township. He was born Sept. 25, 1940, in Bay City, MI, the son of John A. and Fern (Salgot) Trudell. Phil grew up and lived most of his life on Hague Road in Summit Township, attending and graduating from St. Mary School in Jackson. He married Judy...

Douglas C. Dipzinski

Douglas C. Dipzinski

Oct 18, 2013

Dipzinski, Douglas C. age 37, of Jackson. Survived by his parents, Doug Dipzinski & Betty Cooley & step dad, Walt Cooley; grandmother, Ellen Dipzinski; sister, Kelly Frost; nephew Brandon; nieces, Hanna, Katelynn & Samantha; ex-wife, Shelby Dipzinski & close friend, Chris Stevens. Also many aunts, uncles & cousins. The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Wednesday,...

Mary A. Bryant

Mary A. Bryant

Oct 14, 2013

Bryant, Mary A. of Jackson, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 with her family by her side, at the age of 85. Survived by four children; Kathleen M. (Alan) Lanphear, Edward L. (Lori) Bryant, Patricia A. (Robert) Queener, Carolyn L. Bryant; eight grandchildren; Shane Mitchell, Nichole Dunkerley, Joshua Mitchell, Heather Wade, Christine Wright, Joseph Ashley, Nathaniel Bryant, Jennifer Bosman;...

Max A. Rogers

Max A. Rogers

Oct 9, 2013

Rogers, Max A. age 70, of Horton, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Max was born on March 18, 1943 to Arthur and Ethel Rogers in Frankfort, IN. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Anne, Sons, Kevin (Julie) and Brian, Baby Granddaughter, Lainey, Father-in-law, Eric (Jayne, dec) Schwenker, Sisters-in-Law and their husbands: Susie (Ted,...

George Andrew Svinicki

George Andrew Svinicki

Oct 6, 2013

Svinicki, George Andrew Passed away Sunday October 6 after a brief illness. George was born in 1956, one of 7 children of Emil and Jane Svinicki. He received his BS Engineering from U of M specializing in Complete Site/Civil and Building Design of Commercial and Industrial projects such as Factories, Retail, Gas Stations, Churches, Restaurants, Nursing Homes, Office Buildings and...

Guy Joseph Paradise

Guy Joseph Paradise

Oct 1, 2013

This obituary is for Thursday, October 3, 2013 PARADISE, GUY JOSEPH Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Heartland Health Center on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 age 82 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Elizabeth, two daughters Yvonne (Rob) Cummings and Jennifer (Rocky) Bilbrey. Four grandsons; Ryan,...

Willard "Bud" Simon

Willard "Bud" Simon

Sep 30, 2013

Simon, Willard B. "Bud" a lifetime resident of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of September 30, 2013, at age 92. He was born on June 2, 1921 in Jackson, Michigan. Bud was a proud veteran, having honorably served his country during WWII for 6 years in the United States Army. His beloved wife Denise of 64...

Bernard J. Wernet

Bernard J. Wernet

Sep 29, 2013

Bernard J. Wernet, 60, passed away peacefully in his home on September 29, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Bernie was born August 15, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan to Bernard C. and Betty I. Wernet (Boyce). Bernie is survived by his fiancé of 12 years, Candy Petty; his three children Dawn (Bryan) Cannon, Eric (Tammy) Wernet, and Ryan Wernet;...

Anne Catherine Murphy

Anne Catherine Murphy

Sep 29, 2013

Murphy, Anne Catherine loving wife of James L. Murphy entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Survived by husband, son Brent; grandchildren Emily, Connor and Riley. Preceded in death by parents Eugene and Margaret and brother, Richard Delamater. Surviving brothers James, Mike (Karen), Ronald (Kathryn) and Edward. Special sister-in-law, Kathryn Delamater. Anne was a twelve year student at...

Sarah Marie Wagner

Sarah Marie Wagner

Sep 26, 2013

Wagner, Sarah Marie age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at her home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin after a ongoing battle with severe depression. She was born on September 26, 1989 in Jackson Michigan to Cynthia M. Wagner (Piniewski) and Ronald L. Wagner. She is survived by her mother and her father, two brothers; Matthew L. Wagner and...

Susan Dorothea Armstrong

Susan Dorothea Armstrong

Sep 24, 2013

Armstrong, Susan Dorothea, soulmate & love of Tom Wagner of 31 years, passed away September 24, 2013 after a brief illness. She was 57 years old. Born in North Bloomfield, Ohio on November 12, 1955 to William David and Helen R. Armstrong. Susan is survived by sisters Marianne Armstrong and Katharine (Michael) Shreve; the love-of-her-life, Tom Wagner; her sisters-in-law Teresa...

Vernetta B. Scott

Vernetta B. Scott

Sep 20, 2013

Scott, Vernetta B. of Spring Arbor, passed away, surrounded by her children, on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the age of almost 99 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Kenneth R. Scott. She is survived by four children, Carol (Arthur) Moyses, Donald (Jean) Scott, Vonnie (Roger) Petersen, Marcia (Soxie) Scott; seven grandchildren, Marty,...

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