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Desnoyer Funeral Home, a proud family funeral home serving the Jackson community with compassion and care for 136 years.

We are available for you at any hour of the day or night. You will never talk to an answering service or a machine. You will be taken care of by a familiar face, not someone different every time you walk in the door. You will be getting five generations and 131 years of family care and concern. If you're a family-owned business, and your name is on the door, your reputation is on the line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

02/18/2026

Mary V. Jean (Neal)

Of Jackson, formerly of Lansing, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ronald Jean Jr; son, Ronald (Julie) Jean II; grandchildren, Ron, Mary, and Tayin; seven brothers and sisters, Morey Neal, Mike Neal, Miles Neal, Margaret Dixon, Maureen McAlpine, Michelle Brown, and Melissa Hardy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary Neal; her son, Mark Richard Jean; brother, Mark Neal; and sister in law, Brenda Neal.

Mary was devoted to her family and loved them dearly.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church with Father Timothy Nelson officiating. Inurnment will take place on Thursday, February 26 at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing at 10:00 AM.

The family will receive friends at St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday, February 25 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM.

Instead of sending flowers, contributions to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice would be appreciated.

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02/18/2026

Richard Arthur Rice

Richard Arthur Rice of Jackson, age 78, passed away on February 15, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Rick was born on February 8, 1948, to Charles and Dorothy Rice. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda, and by his parents, in-laws Josey and Barbara Bany, and his brother-in-law, Bill Hughes. He is survived by his sons, Rick (Amy) and Todd (Wendi); granddaughter KayLynn; and grandsons Hayden, Charles, Griffinn, and Henry.

Rick is also survived by brothers Ed and David (Penny), brother-in-law Tim (Janet) Bany, sister-in-law Diane Hughes, and many nieces and nephews. Rick was a Vietnam Army veteran (1967-1970) and retired from Industrial Steel Heat Treating. He loved playing golf, especially with his friend Rick Corbin.

The family invites friends and family of Rick and Linda to the Richard F. Smith Post 29, 3200 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI, 49202, on Saturday, March 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., to celebrate their lives.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in honor of Rick to the Richard F Smith Post 29 to support the Boys State Program or the American Legion Youth Baseball Program.

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Family Owned for 136 Years

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02/18/2026

Courtney "Timmie" Wynne McAndrews

Courtney “Timmie” Wynne McAndrews joined the angels on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 82. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 62 years, Peter “Mick” McAndrews II; her children Julie Austin (Matt), Peter McAndrews III (Beth), and John McAndrews (Pam); six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Waynne Stimson.

Courtney graduated from St John’s High School in 1961. She helped Mick run Sunsations Tanning & Fitness Salon for 19 years. But her passion was genealogy. Prior to the internet she made many trips to Ft. Wayne and spent countless hours in cemeteries researching her lineage. She will be remembered for her love of games and days by the water. She and her husband spent many cherished winters in Fort Myers, Florida before buying their dream lake home on Clarklake in 2023. She was always up for a raft ride, especially if it included Bob Seger music and a pineapple upside-down drink. While Courtney was a great cook herself, she loved nothing more than sharing meals out with friends and family—the Hunt Club and Beach Bar won’t be the same without her.

Courtney’s real happy place, though, was around children. After dedicating her life to raising her own, she spent years spoiling her grandkids: making countless servings of “grama toast,” teaching them every game she knew, needle-pointing their bedroom décor, driving hundreds of miles to Kentucky and northern Michigan, and engaging with every social media post that contained a picture of her “angels.” Courtney also spent her empty-nesting years reading to third grade classes, volunteering at Allegiance Hospital, bowling in the local league, knitting with her Monday-night group, and playing poker with the girls.

Out of respect for Courtney’s disdain for cold weather and love for all things tropical, her family is forgoing a traditional funeral service this winter. Instead, they’ll celebrate her life exactly how she’d want: a party out on the lake when it’s sunny and 75°. In lieu of flowers or donations, please take your favorite person out to dinner, and if you feel so inclined, have a pineapple upside-down for Timmie.

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Family Owned for 136 Years

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02/16/2026

We’re proud to share that Caden (Amanda’s son) is competing in the America’s Most Artistic Kid competition inspired by Bob Ross.

If you’d like to support a talented local young artist, we’d truly appreciate your vote!

Caden Has Being Doing Art Class Since The Age Of 6 (11 Now) And Loves Bob Ross Inspired Classes. He Is So Talented And We Love To Share!

02/16/2026

Mary Lynne Duffy

Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne Duffy Holda; brother, Danny Duffy; special cousins, JoAnn Corcoran, Joette Young, Janet McGill, and Margie Heavy; nieces and nephews, Steve Holda (Tina Ryan), Scott Holda (Gaili), Marcie Holda Shoemaker (Bud), Brian Duffy (Terri), Renee Duffy Hastings (Joe), Paula Duffy Curtiss (Mark), and Christine Duffy; great nieces and nephews, Jacob Holda, Katherine Holda, Nicholas Holda, Mitchell (Brooke) Hastings, Rubie Shoemaker, Zebediah Shoemaker (Danielle), Grace Shoemaker, Emma Curtiss, Collin Duffy, Patrick Duffy, Ethan Meadows, and Collin Meadows; and two great-great nephews, Silas Shoemaker and Clint Duffy. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, James and Marguerite Duffy; brother, Jimmy Duffy; special aunts and uncles, Walt and Florence Louagie and Ted and Leona Kennedy; and nephew, Kurt Duffy.

Mary Lynne was a life long member and volunteer at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She retired from the State of Michigan as a social worker and loved her many stuffed teddy bears and the Michigan Wolverines. She also loved traveling and visiting many countries during her life with her mother and special friends.

A special thank you to Mary Lynne’s nieces and many friends for their kindness and help caring for her the past several days.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Randy Koenigsknecht officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 6:30 PM.

Instead of sending flowers, contributions to St. John Catholic Church’s St. Vincent dePaul Society would be appreciated.

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02/13/2026

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02/11/2026

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Oratory with Father Robert Pienta officiating. A private interment will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday at the St. Joseph Oratory from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

View Alicia Ann Job (Karasek)'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/04/2026

Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 16 at JaxNaz Church 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson 49201 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Anthony Vick of M.O.R.E. Jesus Family Fellowship of Ypsilanti, Michigan will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

ODowd, James John 80, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Jim is survived by his children Tami ODowd-Williams Mike, and John Hampton Lynn grandchildren Austin Bovia Hannah, Caiti Bovia, Lauren Allen Jake, Melissa Robinson Tyler, Hunter Hamp...

02/03/2026

Services from Kenneth will be held at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Deacon Patrick Gorczyca officiating. Interment will follow at Roseland Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Strickrodt, Kenneth Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his wife and the staff at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home on Monday, February 2, 2026 age 73 years. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Charlene Charlie, son Martin Suzanne Strickrodt grandchildren Sam, John Shandna,

02/03/2026

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church with Father Robert Pienta officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the Mass from 9:30 until 10:00 AM. An entombment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at our secondary location, Hampton Funeral Home, 4204 Ann Arbor Road in Jackson on Thursday, February 5 from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 5:00 PM.

Barbara Ann Howlett 83, of Jackson, MI, passed away at her home on February 2, 2026, with family by her side. Barbara is survived by her daughters Pennie Joe Rutan, Karen Stowell John Ucci, Ann Titus grandchildren Andy Jourdan Rutan, Sarah Tyler Ogden great grandchildren Brantley Ogden, Kira Ogden,....

02/02/2026

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Oratory with Father Chas Canoy officiating. A private interment service will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive family and friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.

Juckett Pickell, Carolyn A. Of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald two children, Cynthia Eric Laurain and Craig

02/01/2026

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church with Father Timothy MacDonald officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery at 2:30 PM Friday.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Thursday, February 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The family will also receive friends at the Church on Friday from 10:30 to 11:00 AM.

Of Ypsilanti, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 40. Hughie was born in Jackson on September 19, 1985 - a middle child - with an older sister and younger brother. He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Hanover-Horton High School.

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