American/First Nation Indian community. He passed away in peace at his home on Thursday,
November 25, 2021 at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his loving children and Margret
Compo.
Born April 30, 1938 in Wikwemikong, Ontario Canada to Sara Ominika-Jacko (Predeceased)
and Felix Jacko (Predeceased). His first children were from Florence Peltier (Jacko): Morley
Benard Jacko (predeceased), Deborah Ann Jacko (Predeceased) and cared for his step-child
Delores Jacko. When he moved to Lansing Michigan, he met his significant partner Margaret
Compo whom he’s been with for 46 years! He had two children: Russel Devrion Genia
(Predeceased), Dakota Andrea Compo and Ethan Jazzlyn Genia-Compo (aka: BEBE). He cared
for his step-children Joseph Genia (Nicole), Kurt Genia, Jeremiah Compo (Barb), Margaret
Adams (Jeffery). He was a Grandfather to: Lance Jacko, Gage Jacko, Alecmartin Dutton-Jacko,
Keegan Jacko, Marissa Coulter, Myranda Genia and Zack Zarka. Two adorable greatgrandchildren: Lucius Dutton and Navi Raquell-Genia. A Godfather to: Sara Jane Souliere and
Monyun (Muriel) Jacko. He was a brother to: Dorothy (predeceased), Rita Corbiere, Ursula
Jacko, Lorraine Jacko (predeceased), Earnest-Shoota (predeceased), Vera, Joyce (predeceased).
He was an uncle to Maxine, Robin, Marion, Mike and Ton Ton and many more nieces/nephews.
Favorite cousin: Eugene Flamand, whom he talked to just about every day.
When he moved to Lansing, Michigan he worked for General Motors (GM) and retired. While
working at GM he had gained many friends while employed and loved sharing memories of
them. He loved watching wrestling, Tom and Jerry and old western shows. He loved traveling to
different casinos in Michigan and he was known for yelling “MOOSE!” every time there was a
trip in the upper peninsula Michigan. He loved traveling the pow-wow trail throughout the state
of Michigan with his family. He was a loving father, grand-father, god-father and partner. He
will be missed by family, friends and the Lansing Native Indian Community. My father belongs
to Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve No. 26, Ontario Canada.
A visitation for John will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. A committal service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Hill Cemetery in East Jordan, MI.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Jacko family.
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