Debbie Ewing
Age 51, of Holt, MI, passed away June 28, 2013. She was born September 4, 1961, in Dansville, MI, daughter of Charles and Hattie Clemons. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment is in Greenwood Cemetery, Mason, MI.
Kathleen J. Sumbal
Age 62, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 27, 2013. She was born October 31, 1950, in Lansing, daughter of Tyler and Marjorie Murrell. She is survived by her husband, Muhammad Sumbal and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, […]
Gary L. Nestell
Age 45, of Holt, MI, passed away June 27, 2013. He was born September 7, 1967, in Lansing, son of Gerald and Dorothy Nestell. He is survived by his wife, Brenda “Amy” Gibbons-Nestell, his mother Dorothy, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at […]
Dr. Byron S. Berlin
Age 92, of East Lansing, MI, passed away June 25, 2013. He was born March 19, 1921, in Detroit, MI, son of Charles and Rita Berlin. He is survived by his wife Lillian, and many other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on […]
Major R. Moore
Age 88, passed away June 22, 2013. He was born October 8, 1924, in Lansing, son of Charles and Marion Moore. Major graduated from Lansing Central High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He went on to attend MSU. He worked for the Board […]
Kenneth W. Hendy
Age 95, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 24, 2013. He was born March 6, 1918, in Lansing, son of the late John and Maggie Hendy. Kenneth was a creative genius and held many patents. He attended EMU and is in the Greater Lansing Hall of Fame. He will be […]
James Lee Buchanan
Jim b. 5/20/1953 Lansing, MI & d. 6/21/13 Lansing, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur R. Buchanan d.1981 & Marjorie L. Foster d.2011, and a brother Roy A. Buchanan d. 2009. Surviving are his sisters: Betty Bailey of Craigsville, WV & Lucina or Luci Buchanan of […]
Viola E. Truman
Age 90, of White Cloud, MI, formerly of Lansing, passed away June 22, 2013. She was born September 21, 1922, in Howell, MI, daughter of the late Walter and Edith Soule. She married Archie A. Truman on April 5, 1941. He passed away in 1999. She was also preceded in […]
Phillip H. Amos
Age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 22, 2013. He was born February 18, 1938, in Chicago, IL, son of William and Idamissy Amos. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, at Eliezer Temple Church, 3637 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, with a […]
Orville Starkey
Orville left us on June 21, 2013, in his home. He was born October 11, 1928, to Emery and Ada (Hobbs) Starkey. He worked as a crane operator, and was honored with a 50-year award for membership in the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a veteran of WWII, […]
Dawn F. Moore
Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 19, 2013. She was born June 19, 1931. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2013, Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Estes-Leadley […]
Cruz G. Rodriguez
Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 20, 2013. She was born September 14, 1933, in San Benito, Texas. Cruz will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Joe (Andrea) Rodriguez, Sid Rodriguez, Yolanda Tovar, Ruben Rodriguez, JR (Paulina) Rodriguez, […]
Norma Jean Sparks
Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away on June 18, 2013. Jean was one of two children born to Roy and Effie Fielder in Beckley, WV. Jean was married to Major “Sparky” Sparks for 51 years and they were graced with three daughters: Linda Muth, Brenda Morrissey and Sandy Green. […]
Shirley A. Cavanagh
Age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 18, 2013. She was born December 15, 1924, in Detroit, MI, the only child of Walter F. and Mildred A. Miron. Shirley attended St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe, MI, and St. Cecilia High School in Detroit, MI. She was an accomplished flutist […]
Margaret Beverly Holmes
Age 89, passed away June 17, 2013. She was born September 16, 1923, in Onarga, IL, and has been a lifelong resident of Greater Lansing. Margaret had been a member of many civic organizations and appointments, and was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church. Margaret was preceded in […]
Albert E. “Ted” Powis, Jr.
Ted was born November 10, 1926 and died June 16, 2013. He was currently of Haslett, MI. He is survived by his wife Vivian Powis, 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was a career military man. He was an expert marksman and a dedicated firearms instructor. […]
John F. Sklar, Jr.
Age 43, of Mt. Clemens, MI, passed away June 14, 2013. He was born June 26, 1969, in Lansing, MI, son of John, Sr. and Terrie Dryer. A private family service will be held.
Verna L. Allen
Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 16, 2013. She was born February 4, 1917, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Walter and Augusta Andrews. Verna was a member of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Walter (Judy) Allen and Robert Allen; grandchildren, Michael, […]
Juanita L. Becker
Age 84, of Haslett, passed away June 16, 2013. She was born on October 26, 1928, in Marion, IL, daughter of Leroy and Mamie Howell. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Scott and other family members and friends. There will be no service.
Joann Elaine Mills
Went to join the company of her Lord & Savior after a life of service and dedication to her husband of 65 years, George “Bud” Mills, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and friends following an automobile accident on Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was born October 25, 1928 in Lansing, […]