Deborah Jeane Champanois

  • October 3, 2018

Deborah Jeane Champanois, 66, of Brooklyn, passed away September 27, 2018. She was born September 22, 1952, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Robert and Lois (Stephens) Gray. On February 12, 1974, she married Clarence Champanois. Debbie enjoyed fishing…

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Thomas William Cattell

  • October 2, 2018

Thomas William Cattell, 91, of Onsted, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson. He was born on September 21, 1927, in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Cecil A. and Marguerite M. (Dulgar) Cattell.…

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Thomas Roger Gabbard

  • September 25, 2018

His legacy . . . Thomas Roger Gabbard, 53, passed away September 18, 2018.  He was born on December 29, 1964, in Pontiac, Mich., to Thomas and Margaret (Orchard) Gabbard, Jr. Thomas enjoyed wildlife and he especially loved his cats…

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Elwood Ray Bailey

  • September 25, 2018

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 with full military honors at 1 p.m. on Saturday,…

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Martha Francis Kelly Spicer

  • September 19, 2018

Her legacy . . . Martha Francis Kelly Spicer, 80, passed away September 13, 2018. She was born on April 19, 1938, in Jackson, Mich., to Charles G. and Martha Erma (Sills) Kelly. Martha married the love of her life,…

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David Sawyer

  • September 19, 2018

David Sawyer, 74, of Traverse City, Mich. Beloved husband of Mary (Tremblay) Sawyer. Loving father of Scott (Kelly) Sawyer and Karen (Chris) Van de Water; dear grandfather of Kathryn Van de Water, Steven Sawyer, and Julia Sawyer. Family and friends…

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Darlene K. Kirk

  • September 19, 2018

Darlene K. Kirk, 67, of Spring Arbor passed away. Darlene lived in Spring Arbor but grew up in Napoleon and graduated from Napoleon High School in 1970. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orland and Marvel; siblings, Tom…

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Margaret Elizabeth Gabbard

  • September 19, 2018

Her legacy . . . Margaret Elizabeth Gabbard, 75, passed away September 12, 2018. She was born on February 15, 1943, in Dearborn, Mich. daughter of Hannibal and Margaret (Thomas) Orchard. Peggy married the love of her life, Thomas Gabbard,…

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Arthur Samuel Culbert

  • September 11, 2018

Arthur Samuel Culbert, 96, of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was born on March 26, 1922, in Romulus, Mich., to parents Samuel and Lenora Culbert. Arthur was a veteran, serving…

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Janet Marie Midena

  • September 11, 2018

Janet Marie Midena, of Jackson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2018, under the care of her two daughters. She was born January 20, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., to Willis and…

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