Current Obituaries

Gail Ellen Armstrong (Hall), age 71 of Quincy, MI, passed away, Monday April 6, 2026, peacefully at her daughter’s house in Jonesville, MI. Gail was born in Toledo Ohio to Charles and Patricia Hall on November 29, 1954. She worked at Ford Motor Company where she retired from. She then moved to Redding, CA, where she attended Redding College and got her associates degree in agriculture. She enjoyed being outside with her plants. She loves going to the beach and lakes looking for ...

William "Bill" Edward Barnard, age 92, longtime resident of Troy/Rochester Hills, MI, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 28, 2026.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan June 3, 1933, to Dorothea (Sprague) Thompson. Bill married the love of his life and childhood sweetheart, Mary McNally in 1954. Together they enjoyed 65 years of marriage. They had three wonderful children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bill treasured his time with his family, ...

Jamie Ettinger, born on July 3, 1977, in the United States, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. She was 48 years old. Jamie is remembered by those who knew her and cherished by her surviving family: Robert, Michele, Paula, Gerald, Chris, Ann, Toni, Alex, Megan, Eric, and Troy.  May she rest in peace. Arrangements with Purse Funeral Home. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

John Kevin DeBono, 67, of Willis, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  John, known to many as Kevin, was born on November 10, 1958, in Westland, Michigan, to John DeBono and Noreen Brown. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 1976 and went on to dedicate 30 years of hard work to General Motors.  Kevin found joy in life’s simple pleasures—fishing, bowling, and, most importantly, spending time with his beloved family. He ...

William "Bill" Richard Acock III, age 85,  passed away in his home on April 1, 2026, in Coldwater, Michigan, surrounded by family and friends after a long illness. He was born on August 21, 1940, to William Richard Acock II and Daisy Marie (Filarski) Acock. His father was killed during the Battle of the Bulge. Bill joined the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper after High School. After the army, he spent most of his civilian career in construction and as a truck ...

James MacMillan   |   April 18, 1948 - March 28, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James David MacMillan, who died surrounded by family on March 28th, 2026 at the age of 77, in Taylor, Michigan.  Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 18th, 1948 to Donald and Lucille MacMillan.  He graduated from Redford Union High School and went into the Army to serve his country from September 1967 until April 1969.  While in the Army Jim ...

Richard Allen Sanford, age 72, of Jackson, MI, passed away, March 24, 2026.  He was born August 30, 1953, in Jackson, MI.  Leaving behind a wife of 50 years Cindy (Surbrook) Sanford, son Kenny Sanford, daughter Kerri (Lawrence) Campbell, granddaughters, Keristan and Kylee Campbell, Alyecea Sanford. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary(Miller) Sanford Sr. Brothers, Corwin, John, Russell, Sister Ruthie. Surviving siblings, Lucy (Joe) Harrell, Lawrence Jr. , Maryann ...

Thomas Gerald Hilyard, age 63, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away March 26, 2026, at home. He was born November 30, 1962, in Adrian, MI, the son of Harold Hilyard and Helen Farnham. Thomas graduated in 1981 from Tecumseh High School then went on to complete some college. Thomas served in the US army for 2 years. He was very passionate about his country and was very proud of his time in the service. Thomas spent 15 years as a truck driver then moved on to a different career which ...

Francis Sheehy  It is with sadness that the family of Francis Edmund Sheehy announces his passing on March 18, 2026. Francis was born to Greta and Edmund in West Coburg, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia on February 14, 1940. He left home at the age of 16 to join the seminary and, after years of study, traveled to Münster, Germany to continue his religious studies as a member of the Franciscan Order. His research focused on the Book of Job and theodicy, which marked the formal ...

Rachel Kurowski (Ingle), age 50, passed away on March 23, 2026, after a courageous journey with sarcoma.  Rachel was a woman of strength, independence, and deep love for her family. After the loss of her husband when their children were young, she faced life with quiet determination. She raised her children on her own with grace and unwavering devotion, remaining their constant source of love and support.  Rachel was a graduate of Onsted High School and Siena Heights ...