Jennifer Marie Roberts

Jennifer Marie Borland was born in Detroit on Oct. 6, 1953, to the late Vincent and Mable (Nanas) Borland. On Sept. 12, 1975, she married A. Wayne Roberts. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2017. Most recently she was engaged to Rev. Colonel Jack Ferguson with a wedding date planned for April 18, 2026. She worked and retired in the human resource office for NBD Bank, Chase Bank and Alcona Health Center. Jennifer’s compassion continued following her death as she saved and healed the lives of others through organ, and tissue donation.

Surviving are siblings, Christina Fries, Patrice Lessnau, Christopher (Mary) Borland, Dennis (Hilda) Borland, Veronica Singleton, Therese (Thomas) Leszcz, Deborah (Timothy) Wagner; daughter, Victoria (Thomas Richards) Roberts; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; her fiancé, Jack Ferguson and his daughter, Jennifer (John) Robinson and their three children; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Keith; three brothers-in-laws, James Fries, Mark Lessnau, and James Singleton.

Memorial visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home in Alpena on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorial visitation will continue on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Anne Church of All Saints Parish from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Rev. Emmanuel Finbarr officiating.

Inurnment: Sanborn Township Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to the Gift of Life Michigan.