Of Jackson, MI passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 73. She was the daughter of Ernest and Nancy Buttner, born December 20, 1949 in Whittier, California. Katherine is survived by two children, Maya-Everleigh (Stephanie) Bolton, and Jennifer (Scott) Bolton; grandchildren, Abigail (Kyra) Bolton, William Bolton, and Natalie Bolton-Eason; brothers, David (Andrea) Buttner and Richard (William Abney) Buttner. She was preceded in death by her two...

Marge left this world to live eternally in the “presence of the Lord” on November 22, 2023 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents Richard and Wilma Fleming, her brother Richard Fleming (Corky) and her son, Roger. She leaves behind her children that truly will miss her, Robin White (Frank), Robert Jr (Janell), Richard, (Teresa) and Russell.  Her sisters, Jacqualine Korten and Dorothy Cutler, Sister in laws, Janet Fleming, Shirley...

In Loving Memory of Steven Michael Bennett With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, Steven Michael Bennett. An unforgettable man whose life, love, and character touched so many, he left us on Tuesday, November 21, comforted and surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 66. Born on February 17, 1957, in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Lewis “George” Bennett and Adelaide “Sarah” Bennett,...

Catherine Marie Free of Jackson, went to be with the Lord November 21, 2023 age 78 years.  She is survived by two daughters; Sarah (Jack) Pickett of Zephryhills, FL and Laura Short of Jackson, two grandchildren; Nina and Jack III “Bo” Pickett, two sisters Ardith Jennings and Claudia Pearce, both of Portland, OR, several nieces and nephews, her Aunt Sue Bergman of FL, brother-in-law Phil (Barb) Burch, of Jackson, son-in-law Jay Short of Florida and her extended Sanders...

Mary E. Howe  Our loving mom, sister, and aunt passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.  Mary was born April 27, 1956 in Hillsdale, and grew up in Spring Arbor graduating from Western High School in 1974.  She was a waitress for many years at Wheel Bar, end Zone, and Deer Run Golf Course.  She enjoyed playing games—especially Yahtzee, reading, watching crime dramas, caring for her plants, spoiling her children and grand dogs with treats, but most of all she loved...

John M. Williams of Spring Arbor passed away November 18, 2023 age 79 years.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mary Jo, five sons; Terry (Becky), Brent (Amy) and Shane (Kelly) Williams, all of Spring Arbor, Jeff (Brittany) Smith and Stephen (Chelsea) Mattice all of Parma. 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Mary Williams, brother Robert Williams and sister Anne Mullins.  John was...

Mark Stadel, age 70, of Jackson, Michigan was born on August 6, 1953, the son of Barbara Allen Stadel and the late Robert Duane Stadel. He will be sadly missed by his high school sweetheart and his wife of 45 years, Nanci; his two sons, Tyler Stadel of Jackson and Adam (Jessica) Stadel of Rhode Island; his sisters Kathi (Bruce) Bigelow and Karen (John) Fredrick and beloved grandsons, George, Rocky and Rome Stadel. Mark went to Parkside High School (the “best” class of 1972)...

Elleta Beckwith, 96, of Jackson, Mich., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023. Elleta was born on April 17, 1927, to Elleta Willett Cooper and Cornelius Karl Cooper in Muskegon, Mich.  Throughout her life, Elleta’s warm smile and spirited presence helped her easily form friendships and meaningful connections with seemingly everyone who crossed her path. She doted on her family and was a tireless caretaker of others, often under challenging conditions. She...

Barbara Joan Lock of Jackson, Michigan Born on November 2nd, 1935, Barbara died Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023 at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of Robert Douglas Lock for over 65 years, the mother of Terri Lock Rosser (Steve), Christopher Hugh Lock, and Eric Douglas Lock, and her grandchildren Nicholas, Jack, Olivia, Avery and Ewan.  She loved the world's people, traveling into far-off lands on more than 50 trips overseas, conversing to find the world to be...

Lindell Odel Hart, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home in Benton, Illinois.  He was the son of Opal and Jess Hart born on August 29, 1943 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 60 years; children Troy (Joy) Hart, Kim (Greg) Chevalier, and Ryan (Lisa) Hart; grandchildren Katelyn (D.J.) Haddock, Savannah Chevalier, Timothy Hart, Tyler Chevalier, Kelsey Hart, Sierra Chevalier, Kenedi Hart, Seattle Hart, Alycia Vrbas and...