Robert Acker
, Michigan
Robert E. Acker age 81 went to the Lord on August 7 2026 after a courageous 10year battle with Alzheimers Disease. Bob was born on April 16 1945 in Port Huron the son of Carl and Lucille Acker. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1963 and attended Jackson Junior College. He enjoyed a long and successful career with Consumers Power Company retiring from the Systems Planning Department after 38 years of dedicated service. He valued his work and the many friendships he formed. Bob was a devoted husband to Margaret Gallagher and the proud father to Allison Dan Bissot and Andrew Pam Acker. He treasured his role as Grandpa to Will Anna and Nolan Bissot and Henrik and Maverick Acker who brought him great joy. He is also survived by his inlaws Mike Houghton Linda Herman Tom Mary Jo Gallagher and Susan Gallagher and cherished nieces and nephews and…
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Lora Bisonet
, Michigan
Lora Lee Dingee Bisonet Age 72 of Parma Michigan passed away on Sunday August 9 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Lora graduated from Springport High School in 1972 and attended college at Baker College. She loved working and spent many years in the banking industry ending her long career at Huntington Bank. She also worked parttime at Younkers until they closed. Because she loved working so much she then took a position with Lowes until she retired permanently. Lora loved collecting Terry Redlin prints attending Ducks Unlimited events with her friend Don and spoiling and spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by her daughter Heather Trevin Fisher sons Brent Bisonet and Kevin Bisonet grandchildren Steen Zayn Devin Zethyn Audrina Derek and Caleb greatgrandchildren Sophia Travis Daniella and Avelia one brother Howard Dingee three sisters Susan Gary Gaskill Roberta Hasbrouck Noreen David Brown and many nieces and nephews.…
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Patsy "Pat" Maloney
, Michigan
She was born on May 27 1946 in Detroit Michigan. She was the daughter of Luther and Margaret McMullen Spivey. Pat was a graduate of Thurston High School Class of 1964. While working at General Motors Hydramatic she met her beloved husband of 40 years Michael Maloney. They were both members of the U.A.W local 735. Together they enjoyed music concerts gardening bowling boating fishing and bonfires at their upnorth cabin with family and friends. Pat cherished all her grandchildren and loved celebrating holidays at home especially the annual Easter Egg Hunt. She is survived by her brother Michael Donna Spivey brother Ronald Carol Spivey Sisterinlaw Mary Doug Sharp sons Mark Speros Damon Myra Speros and Jason Speros bonus daughters Michelle Steve Pratt and Kristi Maloney nine grandchildren Dominic Gianna Tristan Mara Ava Aydin Emre Evren and Cyan eight nieces and nephews Krista Steve John Alyssa Amanda Michele Scott and…
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Jay Brock
, Michigan
Jay D. Brock age 88 of Parma Michigan returned to his Father in Heaven on July 30 2026. Jay was born November 23 1937 in Kalamazoo Michigan son of Alice Faylor and Richard Brock. He graduated from Mattawan High School and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He married Gloria Marshall in 1967. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington D.C. Temple in 1978. Jay worked a variety of jobs during his lifetime including elevator maintenance machine maintenance and as a shop technician and overtheroad truck driver. He is survived by Gloria and three children Connie Brock Richard Brock Millie Brock Ounesavath six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren and by three sisters Joyce Sager Carol Brock and Mary Kendall. Jay reunites with his parents stepmother Kay Dibble Brock sister Joan Brock Rose and other lovedones. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
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Walter Pettifor
, Michigan
August 7, 2026
Walter Nield Pettifor age 91 passed away August 8 2026 in Goshen Indiana. He was born September 24 1934 in Gaylord Michigan to Walter Ernest and Mary Alberta Bird Long Pettifor. He was married to Madaline Babcook May 3 1958. They were married for almost 54 years until her death in March 2012. Walter then married Donna Rowald October 13 2018 and they were married for 87 months until her death in January 2026. Walter graduated from Gaylord High School in 1953 then from Spring Arbor Junior College and Roberts Wesleyan College North Chili NY majoring in English and Math. He worked as a computer specialist for about fifteen years and with Madaline owned and operated a Christian bookstore Gift and Bible Center in Lansing for almost ten years. After the age of 50 when conventional wisdom says to stop climbing he started a tree service business continuing to work…
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Joyce Anderson
, Michigan
August 16, 2026
JOYCE JEANNE ANDERSON aged 89 years the only child of the late John Curly and Ruth C. Johnson Werkema passed away on August 17 2026 in Jackson Michigan. She was born on January 19 1937 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Joyce graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1955 and Grand Rapids Junior College and received an Accounting Scholarship from the American Society of Women Accountants for which she was forever grateful. She attended Michigan State University where she majored in accounting. As a result of her scholarship she volunteered as Financial Secretary for nearly 50 years at St. James Lutheran Church in Jackson was a member of the Church Council during that time and also sang in the Choir. She married William Bill M. Anderson at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids on April 24 1965 they were the first couple married in the new sanctuary. Bill was transferred…
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Barbara Stadel
, Michigan
Barbara was the daughter of Howard and Alpha Allen who preceded her in death along with her husband of 61 years Robert D. Stadel daughter Kathleen E. Bigelow and son R. Mark Stadel. Barbara is survived by her daughter Karen John Frederick soninlaw Bruce Bigelow daughterinlaw Nanci Stadel grandchildren Benjamin Stephanie Frederick Aaron Jackie Frederick and Jesse Frederick Ryan Meggan Farrell Amy Svinicki Dan Bigelow Matt Laura Bigelow Tyler Stadel and Adam Jessica Stadel along with many greatgrandchildrenbrother Wayne Carol Allen sister Paula Frederick Boley numerous nieces and nephews. Among her many occupations Barbara loved being a nurse the best. She also praised the Lord for the love that she had for people. Barb has been blessed beyond measure by the people of Jackson Free Methodist Church. Memorial Service will begin at 1100 a.m. Thursday August 13 2026 at Jackson Free Methodist Church 2829 Park Dr. Jackson MI 49203 with…
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Donald Peterson
, Michigan
Donald Don Eugene Peterson 102 years old of Jackson Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on August 14 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16 1924 in Flint Michigan to Julius Chris Peterson and Muriel Hall Peterson. Don was a graduate of Wheaton College Wheaton Illinois and Dallas Theological Seminary with his Masters Degree. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Seabees from January 29 1943 until October 11 1946. He ministered at 4 churches for over 30 years and served as an interim pastor and pulpit supply for multiple churches in the Jackson Michigan area. He was married to the love of his life for 66 years Marilee June Whiting Peterson until her passing August 20 2015. Don is survived by his children Donna Marie Peterson Lotter Kristine Lee Peterson and her spouse Robert Ragain Ruth Emily…
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William Vanriper
, Michigan
William Bill VanRiper passed away late afternoon on August 5 2026. He was born to Lyle and Peggy VanRiper on November 17 1954 as the third of four boys and he grew up an active adventurous child who instigated his fair share of mischief. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1973 with a large group of lifelong friends who still remain close and stories that would entertain his childrens children decades later. After graduating high school Bill began a 35year career at Consumers Energy. He fell in love with Cheryl Riddle from Concord Michigan and married her on August 16 1975. Throughout their fifty years of marriage they welcomed two children eight grandchildren and five soon to be six great grandchildren. Bill was a man with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He enjoyed life best when it was spent with the people he cared about welcoming…
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Peggie Anderson
, Michigan
She was preceded in her death by her parents her brother Charles A. Dunlap her halfbrother Jack Dunlap her brothersinlaw Robert Anderson John Anderson and Richard Anderson sisterinlaw Beverly Anderson and nephew Jamie Lewis as well as the love of her life Edward W. Anderson. She married her Eddie on July 30 1966 and they were married just short of 57 years when he passed away in 2023. Peggie was a graduate of Parkside High School. She worked at Woolworths as a clerical associate for a few years until it closed. She then started her long tenure as the administrative assistant at Cascades Wesleyan Church working under multiple pastors including longtime family friend Rodney Skinner. Peggie enjoyed making annual trips to Florida to visit her lifelong best friend Jean Chaffin working on puzzles playing cards and reading her mystery novels. Peggie had a beautiful voice and loved singing solos in…
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