Monthly Archives: March 2012

Elizabeth A. McLellen

 Age 77, of Okemos, passed away, Friday, March 16, 2012 in Lansing.  She was born July 12, 1934 in Lansing to John and Madeleine (Norris) Sheldon.  She was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church; and worked many years in the Lansing area real estate business.   Elizabeth was a […]

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Carl C. Wilcox, Jr.

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away March 14, 2012.  He was born May 25, 1931, in Locke Township, the son of Carl and Sophia Wilcox.  Carl was a longtime, respected business owner, and owned Carl’s Market, Carl’s Meat Market, and Bobcat of Lansing, as well as being a driver for […]

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Vickie L. Bell

Age 63, of Dimondale, passed away March 14, 2012. She was born December 31, 1948, in Lansing, the daughter of Elbert and Alice Melton. Vickie was a wonderful friend to all. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Eileen McGaffigan) Vogt; stepchildren, Melony, Carol, Donna, Pat, and Sue; sister-in-law, Sharon […]

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Peggie J. Geyer

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away March 13, 2012. She was born March 7, 1932, in Mecosta, MI, the daughter of Albert and Hazel Pitcher. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Michael “Jim” Mominee

Age 82, of Dimondale, passed away March 14, 2012. He was born February 1, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of the late Samuel and Cecil Mominee. Michael worked for Diamond REO and Lansing Drop Forge. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dreama; daughters, Connie Sue […]

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Margaret M. Perrone

Margaret Mary (Zirbes) Perrone, age 85, of Lansing, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Lansing, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She was born June 17, 1926, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of William and Margaret (McManus) Zirbes.  Margaret attended Resurrection High School in Lansing, graduating as valedictorian of the […]

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Clara J. Weaver

Age 97, of Lansing, passed away March 11, 2012. She was born June 12, 1914, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of George and Emily Tews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI.

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Edward William Roe, Jr.

Age 75, of Holt, died March 8, 2012, peacefully and surrounded by his family.   Born January 10, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan.   In the 1950’s Ed served his country in the U.S. Navy.   In 1991 he retired from Lansing General Motors Oldsmobile Division after 30 years.  One of Ed’s proudest accomplishments […]

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Della M. Christensen

Della M. Christensen (Kitson/Hansens), of Fife Lake, MI, formerly of Lansing, went to be with her Lord on March 8, 2012 at the age of 89.  She was born in Marion, MI on February 9, 1923 to Charles and Mary Kitson (Covey). She graduated valedictorian of the McBain High School […]

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Louis A. Leitz, Sr.

Age 94, of Lansing, passed away March 7, 2012. He was born December 17, 1917, in Brighton, MI, the son of Karl and Hellen Leitz. He was the oldest of seven children. Louis had been a resident of Lansing since 1922. He married Leah Fischer on September 24, 1939, at […]

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Lawrence R. “Larry” Kellogg

Age 68, of Holt, formerly of Haslett, passed away, March 6, 2012 in Lansing. He was born April 30, 1943 in Owosso, Michigan to Deward and Marion (Sabisch) Kellogg, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Barbara Kellogg; their three sons: Scott […]

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Nola K. Stevens

Age 92, of Mason, passed away March 3, 2012. She was born November 14, 1919, in Elmore, OH, the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Gleckler. There will be no service.

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Leonard O. Wortman

Age 92, of Holt,  passed away March 5, 2012.  He was born December 11, 1919 in Lansing to Oscar and Mildred (Quimby) Wortman. Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force based in Florida.  He was self employed, and enjoyed fishing, traveling and his time living in […]

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Eusebia J. Amador

Age 92, of Holt, passed away March 4, 2012. She was born November 26, 1919, in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Urbano and Generosa Valdeon. Eusebia was preceded in death by her parents and husband Francisco Amador. She is survived by her children, Diego (Patricia) Amador of Holt and Nelson […]

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JoAnn M. Bell-Hein

Age 78, of Saline, passed away March 1, 2012, in Ann Arbor. She was born November 8, 1933, in Lansing, the daughter of the late Milton and Flossie Stevens. JoAnn was employed by The Michigan State Police for 30 years, and retired as secretary of the Latent Print Unit. JoAnn […]

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Alberta M. Nelson

Age 82, of Okemos, passed away February 29, 2012.  She was born December 17, 1929, in Flint, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Vaughn. There will be no service.

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Jerome Franklin Benton III

Age 27, went home to be with our Dear Lord on February 29, 2012.  He was born June 29, 1984, in Lansing.  Jerome was a High School graduate and attended L.C.C. while working as a skilled laborer at Reid Machinery of Lansing, MI. Jerome was a quiet sensitive man who […]

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