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Wallace Gerald “Jerry” Hermanson

of Bloomfield Township, Michigan, age 90, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at Sunrise of Bloomfield in Bloomfield Township. He was born July 21, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carl Walter and Martha L. (Waara) Hermanson. His family came from Sweden, and their surname Bjorg was changed to Hermanson when they came to the United States.

Jerry retired as a Claims Supervisor from State Farm Insurance. He graduated from Plymouth High School, earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, and attended graduate school at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Elizabeth Marie Aldrich

of Pinckney, Michigan, age 53, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at her home. She was born December 14, 1968, in Howell, Michigan, the daughter of Robert E. & Shirley M. (Hadden) Aldrich. Liz was the secretary at Dexter Gospel Church from 1988-2021 and was a former member there. Liz was homeschooled. She loved sports.

Survivors include her father, Robert Aldrich of Pinckney; a sister, Patricia (Marc) Reish of Pinckney; three aunts, Betty, Janet (Bud), and Charlotte; one uncle, Ernie (Janet); two nieces and three nephews, Corey, Garit (Jessica), Tyler, Alisha, and Allyson; and special cousins, Del (Grace), and Dawn. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Aldrich in 2011.

John T. "Jack" Stewart

Jack was 92 years old when he went to meet Jesus on September 25, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1930, in Lincoln Park, Michigan to parents, James and Rebecca Stewart who immigrated from Scotland in 1920. He is the fifth sibling of six and only the second to be born in the U.S. Jack graduated high school in 1948, from Trenton High in Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Diane; his two daughters, Jackie Bearden and Jan (Bruce) Fleming; granddaughters Ali (Eric), Kelly (Brian), Sarah (Mike), Amy (David); great-grandchildren, Eva, Mari, Constance, Macy, Paige, Scarlett, Bruce, Diana, James, and John; and his sister Kathy.

Martha "Marti" Vis

Age 101, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born July 26, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Alonzo and Bertha (Sawyer) Donnelly.

Marti taught at Bach Elementary and Carpenter Elementary. She was a member of the Ann Arbor City Women's Club. Marti enjoyed golfing and playing bridge. She won many bridge club tournaments. There are many fond memories of the family with Robert and Martha Torbet at the cottage in Canada. Marti was a beautiful watercolor painter.

Pamela Lee Painter

Of Jackson, MI, age 65, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at her home with her family. She was born April 4, 1957 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of James L. & Rose A. (Yeager) Painter.

 

Pam graduated from Jackson High School in 1975, and lived in Arizona, Illinois, the Northern Lower Pennisula, and finally came back to Jackson. She worked as a waitress and barkeeper in many locations, including the Clear Lake Grill, Wolverine Food & Spirits in Chelsea, Laura's Catering, the Remus Tavern, and the Onondaga Tavern. She was an avid pool player and played in several pool leagues. She loved to shop, watch Nascar Racing, and painting. She liked classic rock and roll, and enjoyed the concerts at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson. Pam was very witty, and wasn't afraid to tell you how it was. She didn't put up with nonsense, but wanted everyone to be their best.