Bruce was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  Born December 31, 1938 in Adrian, MI. to David and Vinnie Johnson.  He served in the U.S. Marines.  He worked at Jackson Drop Forge, and later worked 16 years at GM – Willow Run; he worked at Knapp’s at Westwood Mall, and also taught pottery at Jackson College.  He was the Balloon Entertainer, with 3 Generation Twisters, where he was the owner and founder lovingly called the “Madd...

 Joseph Richard “Dick” Haines Age 95 of Michigan Center, Mi, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL.  He was the son of Eddie and Carolyn (Bakle) Haines born on April 19, 1928 in Jackson, MI.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Beverly; his children Joseph (Julie) Haines Jr, Jill Klimmer, Jeffrey (Susan) Haines; son-in-law Terry Wisner; step-children Mary Jo (Steven) Duddy, Terri Kaspryski and Ken (Holly) Plaga;...

Francis J. Layher, the youngest of Napoleon's five Layher brothers, died April 5, 2024, at Henry Ford Health Hospice House. He was 91 years old. Mr. Layher and his wife, AvaNelle, were real estate brokers in the Jackson area for many years. She died in 2013. Frank was one of seven children born to Clifford and Loretto (Heeney) Layher. His father was a weighmaster for the Michigan highway department and the family also farmed an orchard on M-50 east of Jackson. Surviving Frank is...

Cheryl left us to go meet her heavenly father on April 4, 2024. She had defeated breast cancer years ago, but the chemotherapy and radiation treatments left her with a heart problem, which finally caused her death of congestive heart failure. Cheryl was born on June 9, 1956 and at six weeks of age came to live with her parents, Thomas and Harriet Williams. She was predeceased by her grandparents, father, Thomas Williams, and her uncle and aunt, Ted and Janice Williams. Those mourning her...

George Lee Armstrong of Lake Leann, went home to his Savior April 3, 2024 age 81 years.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dixie, one daughter Leah Armstrong, one son Loren (Nicole) Armstrong, six grandchildren; Brooke (Zach) White, Grant, Heidi, Marshall, Lincoln and Clark Armstrong, three sisters and two brothers.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in Vietnam, owned and operated Armstrong...

Haroldene Elora Ryff (Seneker, Yocom), age 97, of Jackson, MI went home to be with Jesus on April 1, 2024. She was born to Harold and Neva (Dare) Seneker in Marionville, MO on June 23, 1926. Haroldene is survived by her son David (Pamela) Yocom of Clio, MI; grandson Benjamin (Leslie) Yocom; great-grandchildren Alexzander, Zoey, Tucker and Gatlin Yocom all of Clio, MI; nephews Steve and Karl Seneker and their families. She is also survived by a host of dear friends who became like family in...

Jack Maule, of Spring Arbor, passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 96, with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth, and four children; Jeffrey (Tina) Maule, Jacqueline (Jim) Olivas, Laurie (Wally) Sierakowski and Kevin Maule, six grandchildren; Chad, Cassidy, Devin, Derek, Emily and Jason, brother Gary Maule, sister Sandra (Bob) Brown, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Ethel Maule, son...

Offerman, Daniel Thomas  Jackson, MI 2/20/76 – 3/28/24 Passed into God’s presence Wednesday, March 28, 2024.  He was born and raised near San Diego, California and in 2008 relocated to be near family here in Jackson. Daniel’s career was in the Hospitality Industry.  His degree in this field was from San Jose University.  He loved serving the guests wherever he worked; meeting and sharing stories with whomever he could.  Despite his physical...

Everett Britten Horsford of Jackson, went to be with the Lord, March 27, 2024 age 92 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Vera Horsford (Churchill) and his brother Edward Horsford.  Surviving are one son, Bradley (Moreen) Horsford of Clarklake and one daughter, Julie (Wayne) Butler of Kempner, TX; eight grandchildren Jared, Jessica, Sarah, Britten, Alan, Sylvia, Elysse and Veronica; numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He served...

Marian E. (Dean, O’Dell, Parks) Weaver of Jackson MI was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at age of 94 . Marian was born on April 30, 1929 in Jackson MI to Russell and Edith Parks. Surviving are two children, David (Carol) O'Dell of Albion MI and Donna (Daniel) Curtis of Spring Arbor, MI. She is also survived by six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice; many nieces and nephews. She was...