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As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes:
Kerry Jampsa, 60, a resident of Chandler, AZ and former Onnela resident passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Chandler, AZ after a battle with cancer.
He was born on December 22, 1960, in Hancock to Michael Jampsa and Shirley Weijola-Clark. He moved to Marquette, MI after graduating from the Houghton High School. He worked construction for many years in the Marquette area. He then moved to make his home in Chandler, AZ and was a customer Care Representative with Maracay Homes.
He was united in marriage to the former Debra Walsh in Chandler, AZ.
Kerry was passionate about gardening and was quite a perfectionist in everything he did. He was very much a Big Green Bay Packer Fan. He was so loved by all.
Preceding him in death were:
His wife Debra, his brother Steven Jampsa, his step-father: John Clark Sr.; his step-brothers: John Clark, Patrick Clark and Robert Clark.
Surviving are:
His mother: Shirley Clark
His father: Michael (Carol) Jampsa
His brother: Glenn Jampsa
His step-brothers: Rodney (Michele) Grislono
Robert Grislono
His step-sister: Debby Jackman
His brothers-in-law: Daniel (Jean) Walsh
James (Carol) Walsh
Michael (Jane) Walsh
Close friends: Robin Dillinger
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service for Kerry will be held later this fall at the Waasa Cemetery.
To view Kerry’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the local arrangements.
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
A graveside service for Kerry & Debby (Walsh) Jampsa will be held 1:00pm Saturday, September 18, 2021, in the Waasa Cemetery with Pastor Jared Howard to officiate.
Kerry was born in Hancock, MI on December 22, 1960. He passed away on June 26, 2021, from brain cancer. He was 60 years old.
Debby was born on August 28, 1959 in Riverview, MI. She passed away on July 29, 2019, from complications of health issues. She was 59 years old.
The couple had been residing in Chandler, Arizona.
To view Kerry’s full obituary or to send online condolences, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements.
