James Jakus

James D. Jakus died June 7, 2009 at the age of 69. He was born in Owosso, MI on January 17, 1940, the son of Antonine and Teresa (Hestera) Jakus. Jim married Carolyn Edwards on August 3, 1963 in St. Johns and she survives him. Jim retired from MSU, loved the outdoors, enjoyed camping and cherished the special times with his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents and mother-in-law, Jeanne Edwards.

Jim is survived by his children, Trent, Aaron (Jill), Ethan (Wendy), grandchildren, Kayle, Cheyenne, Kole, Kody and Alexa, his father, Antonine, brothers, John (Janet), Richard (Jane), Ken (Diane), Steve and father-in-law, Charles Edwards.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, with the Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating, burial following at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with a Rosary being prayed Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a Vigil Service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to Jakus Grandkids Educational Trust Fund c/o Citizens Bank, 200 W. Higham St., St. Johns, MI 48879.