Age 94, of Jackson entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord on February 22, 2021.  Rebecca Jean Hall was born July 30, 1926 in Indianapolis to Rev. E.W. and Devona Ione Hall. After high school graduation she attended Marion College in Indiana. In 1949 she married the love of her life Dr. John Newby and the two of them enjoyed 60 years of loving marriage. She dedicated herself to being her husband’s faithful partner in ministry, serving two churches in California...

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Robert Steven Baker of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the age of 65. Steve was the son of Robert Leo and Kathryn (Felkner) Baker born April 16, 1955 in Jackson. He is survived by his parents, four children Ryan (Megan) Baker and their children William Baker, Alexis McLaughlin, Ethan Baker and Natalie Baker; Brandon Baker; Ashley Baker and her children, Amariana and Brielle; Shelby (Tad) Harmon; brother, Randy (Darlene)...

Russell C. Youngdahl, Sr., prominent businessman, civic leader and loving husband and father, died peacefully February 22, 2021, aged 96. Born and raised in Illinois, he was the cherished only son of C. Harry and Nellie Erickson Youngdahl. A man of abundant energy, optimism, and insight, Russ influenced everyone around him to do and be their best. In 1945, Russ received his engineering degree from the University of Michigan where he also met and wed his college sweetheart, Mary Anderson....

Of Pleasant Lake, age 78, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home.  He was born March 10, 1942 in Mason, Michigan to the late Alden and Marion Ripley.  David is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia Ripley; two children, Kellie (Patrick) Ludwig, and Kipp (Stephanie) Ripley; six grandchildren, Emily (Jeff) Kinney, Cortney (Caleb) Forner, Casey (Lauren) Ludwig, Jennifer Ripley, Jodi...

"And now the end is here and so I face that final curtain. I've lived a life that's full, I've traveled each and every highway and more, much more, I did it, I did it my way". Carolyn Schupbach, age 78, of Rives Junction, passed away at her home on Monday, February 15, 2021, surrounded with the companionship of her two dogs, Minnie and Zuni.  She is survived by her sister, Nancy Bell, of Texas; four sons, Bryan (Kelly), Kevin (Lisa), Mark (Amy) and Darren...

Grant Darrell Davis of Spring Arbor, MI passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 74. He was the son of Charles Gerald “C.G.” and Maude “Peggy” Davis, born March 23, 1946 in Battle Creek, MI. Grant is survived by his wife of 46 years, Malinda Davis; three children, Robin (John) Bockmon, Jamie Bondie, and Allison (Alan) Blonde; five grandchildren, Brock (Brandy), Jason (Alli), Brittanie (Drew), Jessica, and Brice (Lauren); six great-grandchildren,...

On February 7, 2021 at 5:00am in Jackson, MI, comforted by the love of his family, Joe passed on to be with the Lord and Gloria.  Joe was 89, born March 7, 1931 in Chicago, IL.  He was the third child of Mary Josephine (Steenberg) and Thomas Joseph Rybicki.  Joe’s family moved to Florida around 1942 where many good memories were made and he met Gloria his wife of 55 years.  Joe lived in Finnville for a short time as an orchard worker, then moved to the Jackson area...

Stephen Russell Patton, 71, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2021, at his apartment in Jackson. He was the son of Dorothy and Caster Patton, born on October 20th, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his brother, Paul (Bethany), nieces Jessica, Emily, and Grace, and nephews Ryan and James, ten grandnephews and one grandniece. He was a graduate of Spring Arbor College (1970), MS from Wayne State University, and Ph.D. from Oakland University (1997). He worked...

Annabelle Lucretia King of Jackson, MI went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at home at the age of 88. She was the daughter of Walter and Maryanne (Greenwood) VanEpps, born September 13, 1932 in Jackson, MI. Annabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Archie F. King Sr.; son, Archie F. King Jr.; her parents; and siblings, Clarence VanEpps, Verabelle Ryan, Luella Nastally, Betty Jackson, Lola Kassner, Juanita O’Neil, Alice Smith, and Lillian Schuette. She is...