The Obituary Section

Joseph W. Young

, Michigan

December 12, 2020

Joseph W. Young of Gregory MI passed away at home on December 13 2020 at the age of 86. He was born the son of Orin and Edna Young on August 1 1934. On January 14 1956 he wed Delores Randolph Young and they were married for more than 62 years before her passing in 2018. Together with his wife they ran Youngs Marina on Woodburn Lake for nearly 30 years. Joe served in the Army from 1954 1957. He enjoyed simple pleasures like watching college football and basketball doing crossword puzzles and eating perch dinners at Clearys. His storytelling and sense of humor entertained everyone around him. Joe enjoyed wintering in Palm Springs CA and appreciated his special friends there. He is survived by his children Phil Renee Young Gary Patty Young and Judy John Brune. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sara Dancer Erica Evan Barrett Mary…

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Esther N. Leatherberry

, Michigan

Esther Naomi Loudon Leatherberry age 90 passed away peacefully at Wesley Court Assisted Living in South Carolina on Friday December 11 2020. Born August 4 1930 she was the wife of the late Robert Earl Leatherberry and the daughter of the late B.W. Burdette and Edith Pelley Loudon. Mrs. Leatherberry graduated from Minerva High School in 1949 and married Robert Bob Earl Leatherberry on June 30 1950. She worked for many years at the Minerva Dairy and later owned and operated the Southern Inn in Minerva and The Towne Shoppe in Malvern for several years. She and Bob owned and operated a Ford dealership in Stockbridge Michigan from 1965 1999. They also owned and operated Movie Theatres in Pensacola Florida from 1983 1999. She loved playing 500 Rum and taught all her grandchildren and great grandchildren to play. She is survived by four children Lucinda Jacobs Kevin Roberta Steward Bobby…

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George L. Kitley

, Michigan

November 23, 2020

George Lewis Kitley of Munith MI passed away November 24 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was born on March 12 1939 son of Kenneth and Shirley Brown Kitley both deceased. In April 1961 he married the love of his life Janice Hale who survives him. George served in the United States Air Force for four years and learned the printing trade. He retired from the Jackson Citizen Patriot after a long career as a press maintenance foreman. George enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada with his buddies Larry Williams Harold Porath Fred Scott and Louie Prus where he was deemed the official cook and bottle washer and the big one never got away He knew and appreciated everyone up and down his road and he enjoyed many vegetables from the garden of his lifelong friend Bill Hoffman. George spent long hours in the woodshop with Larry…

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Jean P. Kranz

, Michigan

Jean P. Kranz age 92 of Mason MI went to join her husband Dick in Heaven on December 1 2020. She was born on June 17 1928 in Lansing MI the daughter of Albert and Esther Parks Bopp. She married Richard Kranz in 1948 and he preceded her in death by only threeandahalf months on August 14 2020. She was a wonderful mother and she is survived by her two children Rhonda Patrick Montoya of Ann Arbor and Kurt Barbara Kranz of Mason as well as four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. In addition to her husband Jean was preceded in death by her brother Albert Bopp Jr. of Lansing and sister Doris Dargitz of Burlington WA. Jean was an avid card player nearly to the end. She played in several Bridge Clubs with friends and neighbors. She enjoyed time spent with her friends and family. Per Jeans wishes cremation has…

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Sr. David A. Porras

, Michigan

November 15, 2020

David A. Porras Sr. age 52 of Jackson MI died Monday November 16 2020 in Henrietta Twp. MI. He was born on July 23 1968 in Gary Indiana the son of Manuel and Becky Porras. He was raised by his grandparents. He had lived in the Jackson area for the past 15 years working as a roofer. He had worked for Mr. Roof and Bloom Roofing achieving skilled journeyman work level. He is survived by his loving companion Joanie L. Emmons of Jackson his mother of Michigan City IN and five children John Porras of Jackson Raven DeLaRosa of Washington David Porras Jr. of Jackson Anthony Porras of Jackson and Alexzandrea Cook of Jackson. Due to the Covid19 pandemic all services are private. Those wishing to make a donation in Davids name may do so to CaskeyMitchell Funeral Home to help with final expenses.

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Richard Laban

, Michigan

November 9, 2020

Richard Laban age 80 of Chelsea MI passed away on November 10 2020. He was born in Chelsea on April 25 1940 the son of Joseph Celestine and Anna Katherine Franzen Laban. In addition to being a proud Air Force veteran Richard was a longtime draftsperson for Thetford Corporation. He was a lifelong resident of Chelsea and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church very strong in his Catholic faith. He had a fantastic sense of humor along with his wittiness. Richard took care of his mother until her last day of life. Richard is survived by his brother Francis Joe Jennette Laban and nieces and nephews Karen Synowiec Alan Sally Miller Janet Sandy Miller Dorothy David Kryskowski Daniel Sylvia Miller Douglas Miller and David Laura Miller. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Dorothy Laban Miller. AS OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 2020 MASS POSTPONED UNTIL LATER DATE DUE…

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Wayne A. Jahnke

, Michigan

October 11, 2026

Wayne Arthur Jahnke age 82 of Saline Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday October 12 2026 with his family by his side. Wayne was born October 17 1943 to the late Arthur W. Jahnke and Erna L. Steinke Jahnke. On September 3 1966... The family of Wayne A. Jahnke created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Wayne certainly was a great musician and the entire Schaible family enjoyed listening to his trombone for so many years. Our family sends our deepest condolences to your family and hope the heavens are going to enjoy good German polka music. Both Wayne and Karen were good friends of my parents Luke Barbara and they cared deeply for them.

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