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Death Notice: Merlin Batdorff, Earl “John” Love, Donna Jean Lukenich, Gerald W. Montgomery, Marcella Agnes Suojanen

Merlin Batdorff, of Stockbridge, MI, age 91, passed away on January 9, 2024 Earl “John” Love, of Stockbridge, MI, age 82, passed away on January 15, 2024 Donna Jean Lukenich, age 98, of Jackson, MI, passed away on January 21, 2024 Gerald W. Montgomery, age 81, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on January 26, 2024 […]

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Matters of the Heart

Kaye and Merlin Batdorff, of Fitchburg, married for more than 70 years by Clyde Whitaker Ed. Note: In early January, Clyde Whitaker had the pleasure of interviewing Merlin and Kaye Batdorff for SCN’s 2024 Matters of the Heart feature. Sadly, Merlin passed away a week after the interview. With permission from Kaye and their daughter […]

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Obituary: Donna Jean Lukenich

Donna Jean Lukenich, age 98, of Jackson, MI, passed away on January 21, 2024. Donna was born on March 16, 1925 in Fitchburg, MI, the daughter of John and Wilma (Parman) Huffine. Donna had lived in the Jackson area all of her life. She was a member of Sts. and Cornelius Cyprian Catholic Church in […]