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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...

Charles Russell Bartlett

Charles Russell Bartlett

Jun 27, 2013

Charles Russell Bartlett passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Carelink at the age of 84 years. He was born in Grass Lake on June 10, 1929 to Harry & Hazel (Cain) Bartlett. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Constance (Brown) Bartlett; one daughter, Bonnie (John) Romanowski; two granddaughters, Jade...

James J. Wilson

James J. Wilson

Jun 18, 2013

Wilson, James J. of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the age of 66 years. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Emily; two sons, James J. Wilson and Gary (Heather) Wilson; five grandchildren, Ashley, Troy, Nick, Brendan & Colin; one brother, Mike Wilson; one sister, Linda (Kip) Daly; several nieces and nephews. He was...

Sharon Diffenderfer (Bristow)

Sharon Diffenderfer (Bristow)

Jun 17, 2013

DIFFENDERFER (BRISTOW), SHARON 63 years old, of Hanover went to be with the Lord after a ten month battle with cancer on June 17th 2013 while at home in the care of her loving family. Her parents George and Eleanor Bristow preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband Dennis Diffenderfer, sons Ian (Kari) Diffenderfer and Shawn...

Shelby Dianne Schweda

Shelby Dianne Schweda

Jun 9, 2013

Schweda (Boyce), Shelby D. of Pleasant Lake, passed away at Allegiance Health on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the age of 27 years. She is survived by her husband, Matt Schweda; one daughter, Harper; her father, Jim Boyce (Jo Ellen Blaugh); mother, Becky Boyce (Spencer Collins); sister, Andrea Boyce; grandparents, John and JoAnne Conway; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Gary & Julie...

Ardith Mae Flintoft (Saylor)

Ardith Mae Flintoft (Saylor)

Jun 6, 2013

Flintoft, Ardith M. "Ardie" went home to be with her dearest friend, Jesus, on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the age of 93 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harold. Left her four children who were her greatest treasures & gift from God; Jeannie (Jerry) Dolson, Cynthia (Lee) Reeve, Stephen Flintoft, Michael (Karen) Flintoft....

Virginia M. Craig

Virginia M. Craig

Jun 1, 2013

CRAIG (ASSELIN), VIRGINIA M. Of Jackson quietly passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 surrounded by her son Raymond and her granddaughter Allison at 95 years of age. We can certainly say she lived a long and interesting life. She is also survived by grandsons-in-law, Scott and Daniel, grandchildren, Emily and Matthew, great-grandchildren, Luke and Daniel and five nieces and...

Mary Madeline Bowser

Mary Madeline Bowser

Jun 1, 2013

BOWSER, MARY "MADELINE" Madeline went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2013 after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was born on October 7, 1918 in Fairhaven, MA to Joseph and Olinda Porte. She moved to Jackson in December of 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Miles Bowser, sisters Genevieve...

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