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Recent obituaries: Richard Kenneth Hartman, Marilyn Joyce Mark

Richard Kenneth Hartman of Jackson, age 90, took his last breath Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice in Jackson.

He was born Jan. 14, 1927 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Cornelius Clifton and Marian Emily (Wakefield) Sr.

Richard served in the Army in Japan during World War II. He retired from the Ann Arbor Fire Department in 1983 after 25 years of service. Richard was an avid square dancer and danced for Disney in Florida. He was a member of the Kissimmee Square Dancing Club, and a field director for the National Camping and Hiking Association. Richard was a member of Brookside Methodist Church in Jackson where he served as a Trustee. He enjoyed woodworking and built his own grandfather clock. Richard loved playing cards and didn’t know how to pass when it came to euchre.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 22, at 11 am, at Brookside Methodist Church, 4000 Francis St, Jackson, MI 49203, with Pastor Ron Brooks officiating.

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Marilyn Joyce Mark of Chelsea, age 81, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at  her home.

She was born July 12, 1936 in Cameron, Illinois, the daughter of William Albert and Anna Linnea (Johnson) Hawkins Sr.

Marilyn has resided in Washtenaw County since 1957.  She was the owner and operator of Marilyn Mark’s Hair Stylists in Ann Arbor from 1958 up until her death. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Muskegon.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

For the full obituary, please click here.

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