Desnoyer Funeral Home

07/03/2025

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Francis Xavier Berkemeier Of Jackson, died peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife and children. The eldest of nine children, Frank was born to Francis Betty ne Konkel Berkemeier immediately following the peace of World War II. At the age of 12 he secured the booming neighborhood paper rou...

06/25/2025

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Robert Joseph Kistka, of Jackson, MI passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family in the evening hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was 92 years old. Robert was born on May 16, 1933, the last of 15 children to parents, John and Helen Kistka. He was

06/17/2025

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Mary Elaine Swartz, age 92, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 11, 2025. Born April 29, 1933, in Mikado, Michigan, Mary lived a long and loving life dedicated to family, faith, and service to others. Mary is survived by her sister, Karen Merkel

06/04/2025

Thomas N. Bartz Funeral Service

05/30/2025

A Message to the Families We Serve

For 135 years, our family has had the honor and privilege of serving the Jackson Community through five family generations of dedicated care at our funeral home. This tradition of compassion, respect, and support has been at the heart of everything we do and it remains our guiding purpose.

We would like to share some important news. We have entered into a partnership with Hampton Funeral Home, a respected name in funeral service that shares our values, our commitment to families, and our deep roots in the community. This partnership allows us to build on our legacy and ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of families for generations to come.

The Desnoyer family will continue to be a part of the daily operations and you will still see the familiar faces you’ve come to know and trust. Chris Desnoyer and Amanda Desnoyer remain on staff, ensuring that our long-standing traditions of dignity, respect, and personal service continue without interruption.

If you have any questions or concerns about this transition, please don’t hesitate to call us.

01/16/2024

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Bostwick, Phyllis Irene Of Jackson, passed away under loving care of her family and the staff of the Jackson County Medical Care on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her 7 children, James Jr., Cynthia Bostwick, Andrew Bostwick, Kevin Shelley Bostwick, Shelly

01/12/2024

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Smith, Norma Palacios It saddens us to announce the passing of Norma Palacio Smith on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 81. She passed at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after battling with liver cancer. Norma was a caring wife, mother, sister,

01/12/2024

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Holland, Gary Eugene Of Jackson, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 under the loving care of his family and the staff of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice at the age of 79 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara C. Holland two

01/12/2024

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Roty, Salvatore Roger Francis Passed away on January 5, 2024 at the age of 88, surrounded by close family. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Marcia Huhn children, Jonathan Beth Ann Roty, and Barbara Roberto Canziani grandchildren, Caleb Roty, Alex Shelby Vallier, Hannah Alex Gale, Luna Canziani, and...

01/12/2024

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Fransted, Keith Douglas Keith passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the age of 83. Keith was the son of Earl and Gladys Mellencamp Fransted born June 14, 1940, in Napoleon Township, Jackson, Michigan. He was Keith is survived by four children, Vickie Joseph

01/12/2024

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Bradley, Judith Judy Anne of Pleasant Lake, MI passed away under the loving care of family on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born July 18, 1941, to Myron and Dorothy Fidler in Jackson, MI. Judy is survived by her children Vicki Mike Miller, Rick