Gene LeRoy Swank
Of Tecumseh Twp, MI, formerly of Grass Lake and Jackson, age 68, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born December 13, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Harold “Red” & Dorothy Jane (Beck) Swank.
Gene went to Grass Lake schools, and graduated from Scottsburg High School in Indiana in 1969. He attended Jackson Community College. Gene was an ordained minister. He coached youth sports for many years. Gene played slow-pitch softball for Manchester Stamping. He was a drummer, and played at many locations. Gene loved walking. He brought up four kids by himself, and would do anything for them.
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of Chelsea, MI, age 71, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice in Jackson. She was born July 14, 1947 in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Harry & Virginia (Taylor) Smith.
of Gregory, Michigan, age 84, passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his North Lake home. He was born on February 21, 1935 to Ruth and Alden Cook in Traverse City and moved to Ann Arbor at 3 years, calling it home until 1956. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; daughter, Susan (John) Schnitzel; sons, Robert (Peggy), David (Jacque), and Steven (Julie); as well as 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. He is predeceased by his oldest son, Kenneth; parents, Ruth and Alden Cook; sister, Mary Cook Geddes; and brothers, Richard and Daniel. During his life, he served as a Marine, Real Estate Agent, Lumberman, and for many years as owner of Parent's Pride Diaper & Laundry Service. 