Ruth RupertSpring Arbor
Ruth Sussenbach Rupert, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Spring Arbor, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at the age of 86. Ruth is survived by her daughter Sharon (David) Fryman of Indianapolis, her son John D. (Annie) Rupert of Montague, Michigan, her sister Edie (Richard) Harris of Edwardsville, Illinois, her brother Ward Sussenbach of Greenville, Illinois, her grandchildren Benjamin (Kelly) Rupert of Montague, Michigan, Emma (Brady) Hill of Wabash, Indiana, and Joseph (Annaleisa)...
Ruth Sussenbach Rupert, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Spring Arbor, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at the age of 86. Ruth is survived by her daughter Sharon (David) Fryman of...
Herbert Elfring Sr.Jackson
Herbert was called home to his Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the tender age of 102. Born March 29, 1922, in Watertown, S.D. the son of William F. and Carrie M. Elfring. He was a U.S. Army Captain and served in Pearl Harbor. He was one of less than twenty known living survivors from the December 7th, 1941, attack. He received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan graduating in 1950. He retired from Consumer’s Energy after 37 years of...
Herbert was called home to his Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the tender age of 102. Born March 29, 1922, in Watertown, S.D. the son of William F. and Carrie M. Elfring. He was a U.S. Army...
Robert "Bob" ThomasJackson
Robert Henry Thomas, 89 years old, three days short of his 90th Birthday, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Born on May 26, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan to Henry and Verna Thomas. He died due to complications from angiosarcoma.Bob married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Stevens, on June 28, 1958 at St. John's Church in Jackson, Michigan. She preceded him in death on January 28, 2022. Their 63 years of marriage was filled with many...
Robert Henry Thomas, 89 years old, three days short of his 90th Birthday, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Born on May 26, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan to Henry and Verna...
Dennis BoothJackson
Dennis Michael Booth, 79, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with his kids by his side. His absence leaves a void in our hearts, and will be greatly missed. Dennis is the son of Lillian and Morris Booth, born January 15, 1945 in Jackson, MI. He is survived by his children, Erik (Judy) Booth, Holly (Andy) Iuni, Beth (Duane) Hafner, and Heather (Ken) Kelso. Grandchildren, Logan (Haleigh) Colby, Devin Abbey, Kaitlyn...
Dennis Michael Booth, 79, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with his kids by his side. His absence leaves a void in our hearts, and will be greatly...
Jerry JenkinsJackson
Jerry Richard Jenkins of Jackson, Michigan our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called home to his Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Jackson, MI. Jerry was born April 25, 1938 in Hillsdale, MI the son of Veryl and Carma Jenkins. He graduated from Hillsdale High School, Jackson Business University, and Siena Heights College with a Bachelor of Arts in both accounting and business administration. He worked as controller, then was made administrator...
Jerry Richard Jenkins of Jackson, Michigan our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called home to his Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Jackson, MI. Jerry was born...
Hardy WilliamsJackson
Hardy Williams, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024, at 81, at his home in Vista Grande Villa Assisted Living. He was born the son of Lela (Dyer) and Forest Williams on November 17, 1942, in Salyersville, Kentucky.Hardy is survived by his two children, James (Karen) Williams and Jennifer (Mitch) Wheeler, and granddaughters Abigail Wheeler and Caitlin (Johnny) Bradigan. Brothers Forest Jr (Jan), Harold (Judy), Darrell (Jana),...
Hardy Williams, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024, at 81, at his home in Vista Grande Villa Assisted Living. He was born the son of...
SMSgt. Robert GitthensCape Canaveral Hospice
SMSgt Robert J. Gitthens, age 87 of Cocoa Beach, Florida, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on May 11, 2024 at Cape Canaveral Hospital under Hospice after a short illness. He was born June 22, 1936 in Jackson, Michigan; the son of the late Leo and Marion (Conde) Gitthens.Robert is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mona (Crowley) Gitthens; daughter, Karen Marie Guerin and her husband, Craig; his grandchildren, Brianne Marie Kutyna and her husband, Steve; Bryon Robert...
SMSgt Robert J. Gitthens, age 87 of Cocoa Beach, Florida, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on May 11, 2024 at Cape Canaveral Hospital under Hospice after a short illness. He was...
Michael "Mike" S. AveryJackson
Michael (Mike) S. Avery of Jackson, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born in Jackson to Carl and Harriett Avery 80 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Beverly A. Avery, with 47 years marriage, son Paul Avery (Pam), daughters Anne Jafery, Deborah Avery (Rebecca), grandchildren Reza Jafery (Arianna), Isa Jafery, Travis Daniels (Jenny), Haley Chartrand (Jake), Derik Avery (Kara), Zoe Avery Sutter, Lauren Avery, great-grandchildren Natalie Daniels, James Avery,...
Michael (Mike) S. Avery of Jackson, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born in Jackson to Carl and Harriett Avery 80 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Beverly A....
Joyce HirschmanJackson
Joyce Hirschman passed away on May 9, 2024 with her loving and devoted husband at her side after battling Parkinson’s for many years. Born in Jackson MI, she was the daughter of Walter Leon Lectka and Allie (Kennedy) Lectka. She was married to Robert Hirschman for 63 years and they had two children of whom she was extremely proud; Karen Sue Hirschman, born in 1964, and James (Jim) Robert Hirschman, born in 1967. She has two granddaughters: Victoria (Mike)...
Joyce Hirschman passed away on May 9, 2024 with her loving and devoted husband at her side after battling Parkinson’s for many years. Born in Jackson MI, she was the daughter of Walter...
William "Bill" Leslie IIISomerset Center
William H. “Bill” Leslie III of Somerset Center, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family by his side May 7, 2024 age 67 years. He is survived by his longtime companion Sue Roberts, two sons; Bill (Kelly) Leslie of Somerset Center and Nick Leslie of Brooklyn, one step-daughter Taelo (Gerry) Davids of Dimondale and one step-son Chad Thurman of Fenton, two grandsons; Will and Cash and two granddaughters; Piper and Sawyer, two sisters; Linda and Brenda and...
William H. “Bill” Leslie III of Somerset Center, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family by his side May 7, 2024 age 67 years. He is survived by his longtime...
