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Glenis Lee Berry

Glenis Lee Berry

Aug 16, 2026

Glenis Lee Berry of Michigan Center, passed away at home on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her three children, Victoria Valdez-Aberle, Thomas Valdez, and Annette M. Valdez; grandchildren, Nicole Valdez and Todd Ryall; and her sister, Marcia Caler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gladys Miller and...

Joan L. "Jo" Dumbauld (Muck)

Joan L. "Jo" Dumbauld (Muck)

Aug 14, 2026

Joan L. “Jo” Dumbauld (Muck) of Jackson, passed away at home under the loving care of her husband and family on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, James; two daughters, Connie (Martin) Lefere and Tina Comperchio; son, Randy Dumbauld; grandchildren, Michael, Nathan, Collin, Brenna, James, Michael, Katelyn,...

James Reasoner

James Reasoner

Aug 13, 2026

James Reasoner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and educator passed away on August 13, 2026 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Aileen (Matthews) Reasoner and 4 children, Mark (Maureen) Reasoner, Cheryl (Mike) O’Neill, Sandra (Pat) Haynes and Stephen (Aimee) Reasoner. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren:...

Kevin K. Roberts

Kevin K. Roberts

Aug 12, 2026

Kevin K. Roberts of Jackson passed away at home as he wished, on August 12, 2026, at the age of 70 years.

He is survived by his four sisters: Beverly Dice, Barbara Roberts, Marsha Roberts, and Cindy (Kent) Slete; two nephews, Bruce (Cheryl) Roberts, Dale (Tina) Roberts; two nieces, Heidi Roberts and Leslie (Mike) Czubko; numerous great nieces and nephews; life-long...

Genevieve J. Cronkhite (Klavon)

Genevieve J. Cronkhite (Klavon)

Aug 11, 2026

Genevieve J. Cronkhite (Klavon) of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 age 93 years. She is survived by three children, Catherine (Dennis) La Forest, Susan (Kim) Richardson and David (Traci) Cronkhite; seven grandchildren, Lisa, Teri, Jennifer, Katie, Sara, Kyle and Riann Traci; great grandchildren, Austin, Gunner, Aiden, Taylor, Ryan, and Audrey; great great grandson, Liam; sister, Eleanor Bucrek,...

Judith Ann Walz

Judith Ann Walz

Aug 3, 2026

Judith Ann Walz, age 92, passed away peacefully in her own bed, surrounded by the love of her family, on August 3, 2026, in Jackson, Michigan.

Judy was born on August 24, 1933, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Her family later moved to Jackson, where she graduated from Jackson High School. She continued her education at the University of Michigan School of...

Mary Lou and William Lowe

Mary Lou and William Lowe

Aug 1, 2026

 Lowe, Mary Lou and William

Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mary Lou was born and raised in Jackson by Marion and Patrick McDonald. She is survived by her children, Ryan and Elizabeth, grandchildren Alexander and Issabella, and siblings, Eileen, Frank, P.J., Larry, Midgie and Mike. She attended St. Mary's Star of the Sea Elementary School and later...

Dorothy Ann Powers

Dorothy Ann Powers

Jul 31, 2026

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dorothy Ann Powers, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator and friend.

For 63 wonderful years, she shared a beautiful marriage with her devoted husband, Jim, building a life centered on faith, love, hard work, laughter and family. She was a loving mother to her...

David "Dave" Ray Babcock

David "Dave" Ray Babcock

Jul 30, 2026

Dave journeyed to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with family at his side. He was born August 13, 1957, in Jackson to Dale and Irene (Doering) Babcock. He is survived by his loving wife Julie (Gier) Babcock, who in September would have celebrated 40 years of marriage. His life was blessed with his beautiful children Dale (Samantha)...

Theodore "Ted" John Powers

Theodore "Ted" John Powers

Jul 26, 2026

Theodore John “Ted” Powers of Eaton Rapids (formerly of Jackson), passed away under the loving care of his family and friends on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Jimmy) Warner and their children: Gavin (Allison), Mya, Cooper, Josie, Bodhi, and Riplee; great granddaughter, Hendryx; brothers: Tim (Sue), Todd (Karen),...

Danny M. Nowak

Danny M. Nowak

Jul 21, 2026

Nowak, Danny M.

0f Jackson passed away suddenly due to natural causes on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 age 76 years. He is survived by his nephew Troy Mault; cousins Barbara Kulas, Christine Wheeler, Vangie Todd, Tom Rojek and Mary Ann Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Edward Nowak, brother Larry Nowak and niece Melisa Mault. Danny...

John Rene Verbecken

John Rene Verbecken

Jul 14, 2026

John Rene Verbecken age 84, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 14, 2026 in the comfort of his home in Jackson, Michigan surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1942 in Grass Lake, Michigan. John's life was a testament to love, family, and laughter.

John spent his years a draftsman for Consumers Power...

Gay Marie Flores

Gay Marie Flores

Jul 13, 2026

Gay Marie Flores of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the “eternal age of 29.” She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Ezequiel; her twin daughters, Socorro Flores and Corazon (Christopher) Tippens; Maria (Jim) Krohl, and Ezequiel Flores Jr.; grandchildren, Emrys, Viktor, Aiden, Sawyer, Elliott, Finnley, Ethan, Isabella, and Allie; siblings, Mary (Vic)...

John Walter Skeen

John Walter Skeen

Jul 12, 2026

John Walter Skeen, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on September 22, 1933, to Charles Dana Skeen and Dorothea Jones Skeen, he was raised on a farm in Wheeler Township, Gratiot County. He attended country school north of Wheeler, Michigan, and later nearby Breckenridge Schools, where he proudly served...

Larry L. Nau

Larry L. Nau

Jul 12, 2026

Larry L. Nau, age 74, passed away of natural causes on July 12, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan to Leo and Bonnie Nau. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1970.

Larry is survived by his sons, Scott (Doris) Nau and Chuck Nau; his grandchildren, Rachel, Elijah, Cecilia, and Brandan (Bree); and his great-grandchildren, Ryleigh...

William “Bill” Kirchmeier III

William “Bill” Kirchmeier III

Jul 9, 2026

William Kirchmeier III of Jackson, MI passed away on July 9th at the age of 60 years. He is survived by Cheryl Kirchmeier (Wife of 31 years), Kyle, Josh, Cassie and Chloe Kirchmeier (Children), Ann Kirchmeier (Mother), Greg (Patty) Kirchmeier (Brother), Lisa Kirchmeier (Sister), cherished in-laws Don, Craig (Deb), and Dave (Lisa) Rhodes, his beloved nieces and nephews Wendy (Abhinav)...

James Franklin Bryan

James Franklin Bryan

Jul 9, 2026

James Franklin Bryan, 77, of Jackson Michigan passed away on July 9th, 2026 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. As a lifelong Michigan State fan, we are sure this upset him. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Susan and his two daughters Whitney and Lauren. As well as his siblings Sheila Sisk, Cindy Hammond, Diane (Patrick) Hill, David...

Deacon/Dr. Albert George Krieger

Deacon/Dr. Albert George Krieger

Jul 7, 2026

Deacon/Dr Albert George Krieger

Of Jackson, passed from this life on July 7, 2026. He was born in Chicago on December 30, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and his beloved wife Margaret. Surviving him are his children, Sharie (James) Douglas of Jackson and Margaret (Mark) Brewster of Roscommon, MI.; Grandson, Andrew (Jordan) O'Neil with Great-Grandsons Hudson...

Daniel Irving Hurst

Daniel Irving Hurst

Jul 5, 2026

Daniel Irving Hurst born in Jackson, Michigan on December 5, 1963, passed away in the early morning hours of July 5, 2026, as a result of a serious heart condition, at the age of 62.

Dan grew up on the north side of Jackson, residing at the Hurst Family homestead on Lansing Avenue, with his Mom and Dad and 7 brothers...

Alice A. Adams

Alice A. Adams

Jul 4, 2026

Alice A. Adams, born June 19, 1931, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2026, just after reaching her 95th birthday.

Alice was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to Joseph and Helena Conley, and moved to Jackson, Michigan, in 1943. She retired after more than 40 years of service as a secretary at the Protection Center. Alice was also a...

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