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Marcia Ann Skelton

Marcia Ann Skelton

Female 1938 - 2010  (71 years)Deceased

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  • Name Marcia Ann Skelton  [1
    Birth 1 Aug 1938  Grand Rapids,Kent,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Graduation Jun 1956  [1
    • Portage High School,Portage,MI
    Baptism 1972  [1
    • Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo Co.,MI
    Gender Female 
    Occupation Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Factory worker for Mead Paper Company 
    • for 27 years
    Membership Affiliation Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Membership Affiliation Vicksburg,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Membership Affiliation Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Membership Affiliation Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Death 29 Jan 2010  Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Cause: Pulmonary Fibrosis 
    • 4:29 PM EST
    Obituary 31 Jan 2010  Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Kalamazoo Gazette 
    • Marcia Ann JACKSON Obituary

      JACKSON, Marcia Ann
      Vicksburg
      Loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Marcia passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 with her family by her side. Marcia was born August 1, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI, the youngest of four daughters born to Russell V. and Elouise (Culp) Skelton. She worked for Mead Paper Company for 27 years in the production department. On May 8, 1982, she married Theodore "Ted" Jackson, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2008 and whom she dearly missed. She was also preceded by her parents; and a daughter, Julie Taylor. Marcia was first and foremost dedicated to her family. She always put them ahead of everything else, especially her grand and great grandchildren. She loved playing Yahtzee, was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Dancing Divas, the Main Street Review and the Oasis Prayer group. She loved traveling and visiting Northern Michigan, especially the area around Bitley, MI, where she spent many happy times. Marcia is survived by her six children, Joe (Shirley) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Jerry (Christina) Jackson of Delton, Denise (Michael) Becker of Mendon, Kirk Liggett of Alabama, Lisa Brunden of Alabama, and Annette (Brian) Kelley of Vicksburg; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Diane Buell of Vicksburg, Carol (Ken) Lacey of Portage and Patricia (Robert) Strong of Grand Junction; several nieces, nephews, and many cousins, including a special cousin, Jan Konkle. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., with Pastor Philip Kok officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be
      directed to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halstead St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508.


      Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 31, 2010
    Cemetery 2 Feb 2010  Battle Creek,Calhoun,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Fort Custer National Cemetery 
    Family Search ID GVPZ-XJJ 
    Link to Family Search Tree https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GVPZ-XJJ 
    Burial 2 Feb 2010  Battle Creek,Calhoun,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I28  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Samuel Halladay, 1680-1741, Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, I7152 and Noah Halladay, I8837, Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, 1763-1805, Descendants of John Skelton, 1793-1877, Descendants of William Steare, -1720, Descendants of Roger Stevens II, 1730-1808, Descendants of Joseph W. Trexell, 1844
    Last Modified 12 Jan 2024 

    Father AncestorsRussell Vernon Skelton,   b. 4 Jun 1910, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Aug 1993, Portage,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother AncestorsElouise Ruth Culp,   b. 15 Feb 1913, Grand Rapids,Kent,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jun 2007, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 7 Jan 1932  Elkhart,Elkhart,Indiana,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F5  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 AncestorsRichard D. Liggett,   b. 25 Jun 1935, Vicksburg,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Sep 2014, Portage,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 3 Aug 1957 
    Marriage Status 1973 
    Divorced 
    Children 
    +1. Denise Marie Liggett
    +2. Richard Kirk Liggett
    +3. Lisa Carol Liggett
    +4. Annette Jo Liggett
    Family ID F513  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Mar 2006 

    Family 2 AncestorsTheodore Alvin Jackson,   b. 11 Mar 1931, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Apr 2008, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage 8 May 1982  Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Family ID F514  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Jan 2024 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 Aug 1938 - Grand Rapids,Kent,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Factory worker for Mead Paper Company - - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMembership Affiliation - Main Street Review - - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMembership Affiliation - Oasis Prayer Group - - Vicksburg,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMembership Affiliation - Red Hat Society - - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMembership Affiliation - the Dancing Divas - - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 8 May 1982 - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: Pulmonary Fibrosis - 29 Jan 2010 - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Kalamazoo Gazette - 31 Jan 2010 - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCemetery - Fort Custer National Cemetery - 2 Feb 2010 - Battle Creek,Calhoun,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 2 Feb 2010 - Battle Creek,Calhoun,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S696] Michigan. Kalamazoo.,  The Kalamazoo Gazette, 24 Oct 2023, "Death Notices and Guest Books: Marcia Ann Jackson Obituary," 31 Jan 2010. (Reliability: 3).
      " target="_blank">https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo/obituary.aspx?n=marcia-ann-jackson&pid=139192811">Marcia Jackson Obituary

      JACKSON, Marcia Ann
      Vicksburg

      Loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Marcia passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 with her family by her side. Marcia was born August 1, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI, the youngest of four daughters born to Russell V. and Elouise (Culp) Skelton. She worked for Mead Paper Company for 27 years in the production department. On May 8, 1982, she married Theodore "Ted" Jackson, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2008 and whom she dearly missed. She was also preceded by her parents; and a daughter, Julie Taylor. Marcia was first and foremost dedicated to her family. She always put them ahead of
      everything else, especially
      her grand and great grandchildren. She loved playing Yahtzee, was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Dancing Divas, the Main Street Review and the Oasis Prayer group. She loved traveling and visiting Northern Michigan, especially the area around Bitley, MI, where she spent many happy times. Marcia is survived by her six children, Joe (Shirley) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Jerry (Christina) Jackson of Delton, Denise (Michael) Becker of Mendon, Kirk Liggett of Alabama, Lisa Brunden of Alabama, and Annette (Brian) Kelley of Vicksburg; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Diane Buell of Vicksburg, Carol (Ken) Lacey of Portage and Patricia (Robert) Strong of Grand Junction; several nieces, nephews, and many cousins, including a special cousin, Jan Konkle. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., with Pastor Philip Kok officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be
      directed to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halstead St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508.

    2. [S696] Michigan. Kalamazoo.,  The Kalamazoo Gazette, 29 Apr 2008, "Death Notices and Guest Books: Theodore Jackson Obituary," April 29, 2008. (Reliability: 3).
      Theodore Jackson Obituary

      JACKSON, Theodore A. "Ted"
      Of Vicksburg, MI


      After a long illness, Ted went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, April 27, 2008. He was born March 11, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Frederick and Marvel Jackson and had been a life long area resident. Ted served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952 and he retired from Eckrich in 1972. He enjoyed reading and was a master craftsman. Ted's greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Julie Taylor and a sister, Eileen Dalrymple. Ted is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Marcia Skelton. Also surviving are six children, Joe (Shirley) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Jerry (Christina) Jackson of Delton, Denise (Michael) Becker of Mendon, Kirk Liggett of Alabama, Lisa Brunden of Alabama and Annette (Brian) Kelley of Vicksburg; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Littell of Gobles; and several nieces and nephews. A service lead by members of his family will be held 10:30 Thursday morning at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage, Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Burial in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors will follow services. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions should be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508
      www.langelands.com