Obituaries

Bill Plowman

William B. “Bill” Plowman

Age 63, the eldest son of the late Lester and Gertrude Plowman, passed away June 1, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1960, in Lansing.  Bill graduated from Lansing Christian High School and had worked as a truck driver. Bill leaves behind his children, Brian Plowman, Kenny Plowman and Caitlyn Plowman; several grandchildren; siblings, Tim […]

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Janet Curry Brown

There will be a graveside service at Felt Plains Cemetery (118-242 East Scofield Road, Leslie, Michigan) on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10 a.m.

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Bryan Frank “Bubba” Corner

A graveside service will be officiated by Pastor John Schleicher at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions, in Bryan’s memory, may be made to any of the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

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Duane R. Vernon

Funeral service: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. His family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highfields.

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Margretta “Margie” Gifford

A memorial gathering will take place at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on July 8, from 1:00-4:00 pm.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service at 2:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Support of Michigan, or to Gift of Life of Michigan.

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Carol A. “Auntie Carol” May

Age 80, passed away at her home on May 29, 2023.  She was born July 28, 1942, in Lansing, to John and Jean Weaver.  Carol was a lifelong resident of Holt, where she worked at Griff & Vickie’s Child Care for 15 years, and at Pontius Playland Child Care for 9 years.  She attended Holt […]

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Max L. Pierce

Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, with visitation at 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.

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Marlene J. Corner

The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics.

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Dottie Stark

Dorothy “Dottie” May Stark

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, where visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church.

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Dr. George Meluch

Dr. George R. Meluch

His family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or to Capital Area Literacy Coalition.

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Dorothy R. Draheim

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Holt United Methodist Church, with interment to follow in North Cemetery in Lansing.  Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 – 4:00 and from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, as well as one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Tuesday.  Memorial contributions may be made to Holt United Methodist Church or to Sparrow Home Hospice.

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Gregory J. Masseau

Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, at Church of the Resurrection. His family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the National Arthritis Foundation.

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Randy Fenske

Age, 74, passed away May 7, 2023.  He was born April 5, 1949, in Janesville, Wisconsin. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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G. James Fewless

G. James “Jim” Fewless

The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11,2023, with prayer and eulogies at 7:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Stephen Gochberg

Stephen M. Gochberg

Age 65, passed away May 1, 2023 from complications of diabetes.  He was born March 13, 1958, in Washington DC.  Stephen is survived by his parents, Dr. Donald and Joan Gochberg; sister, Lisa (Donald) Bosman; brothers, Matthew Gochberg and Daniel (Leslie) Gochberg; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  He was preceded in death by […]

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