Charles E. Keppler passed in peace surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2021 after a long battle of cancer. Charles was born June 14, 1946 in Butler County, OH. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from Libra Industries after 31 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Charles was married to his loving wife of 50 years, Marcia Keppler. He is also survived by his children, Tina (Sean) Ramsey of Texas, Kelly (Lee)...

Barbara Jean Austin DeGolia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021 in her home at Summit Park Assisted Living in Jackson, MI.  She was the daughter of Byron Bishop and Jewel Austin born on May 23, 1930 in Pontiac, MI.  She is survived by her husband of 70+ years, Charles T. DeGolia; children: Deanne DeGolia (Don) Rajala, Cheree DeGolia (Tom Faulkner), Cindy (Bill) Hirschman, and Pamela DeGolia (Tim Wilkerson); 8 grandchildren: Joslyn (Joshua) Dunham, Joel (Lindsay)...

Hannah Christine Geddes Wright went to be with her Savior on July 19, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, Dr William Wright; Daughters, Jennifer (Jeff), Rebecca (Jared) and Carrie (Theodore); Grandchildren, Kai, Penelope, Gia, Stella, Oliver and Josephine; Sister, Martha (Dan); Brothers, Charles Jr., John (Rebecca), Paul (Diane) and Joseph (Tonya); several nieces and nephews.  She is proceeded in death by her parents. Hannah was born on January 24, 1947...

Fernau Jr., John William   John William Fernau Jr of Jackson, MI passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 79.  John was the son of John Sr. and Ruth Alice (Johnson) Fernau, born on December 27, 1941 in Albion, MI.  He is survived by daughter Michelle VanSumeren, daughter Joni (Kevin) Morgel, and son John C.; two grandchildren, Derek (Kelsey) McCallum and Andrew Lau-Fernau; one sister, Ruth Ann (David) Webb; and many nieces. ...

Nancy Jane Hackworth of Jackson, MI passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 73. Nancy was the daughter of George and Doris (Reynolds) Dickerson, born March 6, 1948 in Jackson, MI. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Darryl Hackworth; one daughter, Jennifer Vowler; one son, Andrew Hackworth; two grandchildren, Sara Vowler and Randy Vowler Jr.; one sister, Julie (Duane) Leece; and one brother, Charles Dickerson. Nancy was preceded in death...

James E. (Jim) Shotwell, Sr., a lifelong resident of Jackson, died peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021 following a brief illness.  Jim was the first baby born in Jackson County on January 1, 1937.  A graduate of St. John’s High School, Jim devoted his life to serving his family, church and the community. He began working at the family shoe store, Miller’s Shoe Parlour, in 1957 and continued to pitch in even after handing the keys to his son and grandson.  Jim was...

R.D. Watson, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake, Michigan on Monday, July 12, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born at home in Michigan Center, MI to James J and Irene Frances Watson on March 28, 1939 and attended St. Mary’s and Michigan Center Schools (Class of 1957).  R.D. raised his family in the Jackson area and was a local businessman, owning and operating Watson Oil Co. and 145 Truck Stop. He was also active on the Napoleon School Board and in the...

            Dr. Bruce Nelson Davenport, age 93, was born in Saranac, Michigan to Nelson and Mable Davenport. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  Dr. Davenport is survived by his wife, Harriet Wheelock Davenport; and his children, Gerald and his wife RoxAnn, Paul and his wife Cherith, Merle and his wife Karen, and Diane Sander and her husband Donald; in addition to nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Dr. Edward and...

Viola Delphine “Dodie” Botsford, 84, went to be with her Lord on July 4, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Herbert; daughters, Laurie (David) Hildreth, Lisa (Jim) Frantz; and grandchildren, Christina (Marshall) Anderson, Katie (Michael) O’Neal, Kimberly (Kibbee) Hildreth, Rebecca (Jonathan) Allen, Jonathan (Christina) Frantz, Daniel Frantz, Joanna (Jim) Matchynski, and Joel (Jennifer) Coppernoll; and nine great-grandchildren. Dodie was preceded in death by...

Of Vandercook Lake, MI, passed away of complications from a stroke, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI at the age of 73. He was the son of Arthur “Art” and Bette Lowe, born August 15,1947 in Jackson, MI. Dick is survived by his brother Gerald “Jerry” Lowe, nieces Dawn Lowe and Danielle (Kyle) Thwaits, great nieces and nephews; Lucas and Carly Lund, Kenley, Kori and Kalen Thwaits and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his brother,...