92 of Vandercook Lake, MI went home to be with the Lord, at his home on Sunday, October 21, 2018 under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. Don was the son of Robert and Nora (Graves) Bruce, born March 6, 1926 in Bandana, Kentucky. He is survived by two children, Marilynn (Thomas) Cavender and Carol Bruce; six grandchildren, Nicole Cavender, Bruce (Trenesa) Cavender, Becky Cavender, Adam (Stephanie) Cavender, Ryan (Ashley) Cavender, and Kayla (Christopher) Sandoval;...

Of Spring Arbor, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and husband Thomas, on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the age of 96. Betty was the daughter of George and Lorena (Rineholt) Coney, born November 14, 1921 in Gladwin County at the family farm, delivered by the family doctor arriving by horse and buggy. Betty was preceded in death by loving husband, Thomas; brother, Donald Coney, and her parents. She is survived by two sons, Steve (Jean) Dobson of Spring Arbor, MI, and George Dobson of...

Of Parma, MI, passed on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Arbor Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center at the age of 75. Gene was the son of Frederic C. and Esther (Folks) Sackrider, born April 8, 1943 in Concord, MI. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Suzanne (Davis) Sackrider; five children, Celina Sackrider, Robert Sackrider, Fred Sackrider, Roger (Misty) Sackrider, and Kristina (Jeremy) Peake; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon Jackson and Linda...

Of Jackson, MI passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 83.  She was the daughter of Rollo and Eva Hastings born on June 12, 1935 in Albion, MI.  Ann is survived by four children, Beth (Chris) Case, Ken (Colleen) Gibbs, Luanne (Raul) Chavez, Suzanne (Mark) Haas; eight grandchildren, Kellie (Cory) Lammers, Kerrie L’Heureux, Joe Gibbs, Mike Gibbs, Melvin Haas, Mason Haas, Clint (Renetta) Chavez, and Jessica Chavez; five great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis...

Beverly Jean “Sally” Copeland, age 86 of Paris, died Monday, October 15, 2018, at her residence.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a former member of the Good Sam Camping Club.  Sally formerly worked in Jackson, Michigan area hospitals as an aide to doctors preparing for surgery.  Sally was married to Paul David Copeland May 15, 1999, who survives of Paris, TN.  Born April 7, 1932, in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the...

85, of Albion, MI passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital on October 15, 2018.  Bill was born on August 24, 1933 in Parma, Michigan to parents Ivan Vivian Zeller and Sarah “Sally” (Sines) Zeller.  His happiest moments were with his family and he loved playing cards and other games with friends and family (including poker nights with Bill Warren and crew). He graduated from Spring Arbor High School and Junior College (Spring Arbor, MI) and Greenville College...

Of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord October 14, 2018 age 80 years. His wife, Lola, preceded him in death. Surviving are one son Carey (Julie) Collins of Upland, IN, one daughter Dala (Pete) Alderman of Parma, four grandchildren Samantha, Tyler, Lily, and Adam; five siblings Jim (Jeannine) Collins of Jackson, Joyce (Jim) Hitts of FL, Peter (Gail) Collins of TN, Sharon Sanford of Lowell, MI, and Ruth (Loren) Smith of Jackson, sister-in-law, Marion Collins of Jackson, MI, many...

2dLt Elwood Ray Bailey, USMCR, died on August 24, 1942 following aerial combat with enemy forces during the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II.  His recently recovered remains will be buried at 1:00 on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Chapel Cemetery, 8340 E. Michigan Avenue, Parma, Michigan 49269.   2dLt Bailey was born on August 18, 1920 in Sandstone Twp., Jackson County, Michigan.  His family included father Ray Jesse Bailey, mother Lula Irene Livesay Bailey and...

Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 64. He was born September 13, 1954 in Jackson, MI to Carol Rosary (Brown) Lusty and Richard James Lusty and step-mother Priscilla. Brian was the second oldest of seven children and a graduate of Lumen Christi High School. Brian is survived by his wife, Vonnie (Raeff) Lusty, who he married on June 10, 1978; daughter, Meghann (Dave) Liebetreu, son, Collin Lusty; two grandchildren, Carter and...

 Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 83. Elmer was the son of Elmer Bradley Sr. and Minerva (Risner) Bradley, born September 12, 1935 in Seneca County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by three sons, Michael, Scott and Lenny Bradley; step-daughter, Terry Saterlee; three brothers, Edward, Robert, and Jerry Bradley; sister, Erleen Bradley, and his parents. Elmer is survived by four children, Sherry Furtak, Steven...