Russell Henry Roelofs, 85, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was the son of Henry Albertus and Eleanor Elaine Roelofs, born on Wednesday, September 29, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith Parkes Roelofs, their children Roger (Patty) Roelofs and Kathy (Tom) Roelofs-Jones, four grandchildren, Ellen (Marilyn) Roelofs, Evan (Sarah) Roelofs, Jacob (Jenna) Jones and Kaitlyn Jones and one great...

Janet Carol Huffman, age 85 years of Jackson, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from where she resided at Senior Moments of Jackson. She was born on January 19, 1938 in Wauseon, Ohio, the daughter of MaryEllen (George) and Harold Parker. She is survived by her husband, Donald Eugene Huffman of 54 years, her children David Ames of Jerome, Kathy (Robert) DeFranco of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Sandy (James) Thomas of Wilcox, Arizona, Kellie Ames of Hudson,...

Valerie Grace (Bock) Trexler, 78, of Jackson, MI, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on January 19, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1944, in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Ronald and Grace (Hamilton) Bock. Valerie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Frederick Trexler; daughter Laurel (Jeff) Kennell of Wenona, IL; son Michael (Renee) Trexler of Kalamazoo, MI; 12 grandchildren: Grace, Rose, Peter, Emily & Daniel Kennell and Nathaniel, Hannah, Lydia, Sarah, Elisabeth, Jonathan...

The family of Margaret Louise Bolenbaugh Happel of Jackson is saddened to announce her passing on January 18, 2023 at the age of 93 years.  January 18 is also the day of her mother’s birthday.  Margaret is survived by her 3 children, Brian and Debbie Happel, Sandra Happel and Linda Baxter.  Our mother was blessed with 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.  Also surviving are brother and sister-in-law Don and Helen...

Francis (Frank) H. Silvernail, a resident of Jackson, MI, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was 87 years old. Frank is survived by his wife Ellen of 64 years of marriage; daughter Francine Ponte (spouse David), son Tony Silvernail (spouse Rochelle); grandchildren Jacob Silvernail, Shannon O’Connor, Alexandra Silvernail and Emma Cortes (spouse Miguel); step-grandchildren Elisabeth Ponte, Noah Ponte (spouse Jacqueline) and Mariah Ponte (fiancé Corey); great grandchildren Miguel...

John George Voegeli, aka Mr Sonobuoy, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather from Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. John was born to the late Carl Voegeli and June O’Connor Voegeli of Chicago, Illinois.  John is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Connie Jean Voegeli, his sons Michael Voegeli of Vandercook Lake and Richard (Rick) Lucas of Hillsdale, Michigan, and daughters Lauri...

Bobby Marvin Barton was born on June 17, 1935 in Raglan, Kentucky to George and Evelyn Barton.  His childhood was spent largely in Michigan with his brother Les, his mom and dad and his Grandma Bass, settling in Jackson.  Bobby graduated from Jackson High School and worked for Goodyear for many years. Work-life never defined him, even when he worked three jobs at a time as he pursued a plumbing career, eventually owning his own company – Barton Plumbing and Heating. He was a...

Marjorie Irene Hartford, 78 years, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Jackson, MI.  She was the daughter of Rex and Evelyn Foster born on June 4, 1944 n Coldwater Michigan.  She is survived by three children Joe McBride, Robyn McBride and Lisa (Kip) Snow; six grandchildren Eric (Melissa McBride, Ashley (Amy) McBride, Cassie (Brandon Webb) McBride, Tara (James) Lennox, Kevin (Sammi Pelton) Snow and Bobbi Shaw; “oodles” of great-grandchildren, and numerous...

Went to Hunt in Heaven! Butch was born on February 14, 1945 and passed on Thursday, January 12 at his home after a year and a half battle with leukemia and complications of chemotherapy. He is survived by his wife, Colette, of 26 years. Children Kristen Brown (Randy), Michael “Todd” Lyons (Jamie), Kerry Redman, and Charles “Richie” Betts. Grandchildren Mat Negus (Mandy), Luke Lyons, Codie Betts, Megan Thorrez (Matthew), Elle Redman, and Cassie Betts. Father-in-law,...

John Robert Wheeler of Jackson, MI passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan; one daughter, Tracy (Brooke) Reed of Horton; one son, Jason (Deb) Wheeler of Addison; grandchildren, Morgan Reed, Mason Wheeler, Joe (Casey) Parkhurst; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Jensen, Carter, Paisley; three sisters, Sandy Rice, Cindy Burroughs, and Lori (Ron) Rice; two brothers, Don Wheeler, Bruce (Jacki) Wheeler; and many nieces and nephews. John was...