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James Richard Butterwick

, Michigan

Jim was born in Bloomfield Township Michigan. He graduated from Okemos Consolidated Schools. He enlisted in the Army in 1954 and served as a truck mechanic serving in Dexheim Germany as part of the 2nd Armored Division hell on wheels 17th Armored Engineering Battalion until July of 1957. The battalions cold war role was to support the 2nd Armored Division mobility and help delay or defeat a potential Soviet advance. Jim rotated back to the States in July of 1957 upon completing his 3year obligation of active duty. After arriving home he transferred into an Army Reserve unit out of Lansing MI. and served from 19571962. He attended trade school in Chicago and after completing his education he returned to Lansing Michigan where he built a career as a skilled tradesman in the manufacturing industry. On July 26 1959 James married Elizabeth VanAcker Butterwick at St. Marys Cathedral in Lansing…

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Jennifer Ann Matson

, Michigan

December 8, 1983 — September 28, 2026

Jennifer Ann Matson of Lansing Michigan passed away on September 29th 2026 at the age of 42 years old. She was born on December 9th 1983 in Jacksonville Texas where she grew up in Mixon Texas. She graduated from Troup High in Troup Texas. Also she worked as a volunteer for Clinton Eaton and Ingham Counties Community Mental Health Advocacy Board a while ago. She was actively involved in Lansing Community College courses. Jennifer was currently attending college to become both a Creative Writer and History Major. She is survived by her husband Adam Matson family and close friends. Jennifer was and is a good soul. She believed wholeheartedly in her visions and dreams for the future. Jennifer loved her family and friends so much Even though at times it may seem like she didnt. She was a good person who cherished those people who cherished her. Jennifer had times…

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