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Mary Louise Braun

Lansing Mary was born on the family farm in Owosso, Michigan, on April 2, 1930, to Robert and Hazel Stewart. She passed away February 28, 2017. She met her future husband, Bill, on a blind date in October of 1948 and they were married on January 17, 1949. They drove […]

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Shawn L. Witherspoon

Age 63, of Lansing, I, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2017. She was born July 1, 1953, in Lansing, to Ralph and Alice Griese. Shawn received her bachelor’s degree from Alma College and her master’s from Michigan State University.  She worked for the State of Michigan for 25 years primarily as […]

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Doretha May Haley

Age 62, of Okemos, MI, passed away February 24, 2017. She was born May 1, 1954, in Detroit, MI, to Yance and Dorothy Haley. Private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos, MI.

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Stanford C. Stoddard

Stanford C. (Bud) Stoddard was born on December 28, 1930 to Jennie Creer and Howard James Stoddard. His early years were spent in Salt Lake City, Utah, Grosse Pointe and East Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from East Lansing High School in 1948 where he was active in athletics and drama. […]

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Harrie Williams

Age 62, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 22, 2017. He was born February 23, 1954, in Jackson, MI, to Homer and Ola Williams. A graveside service, held in the chapel, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. His family will […]

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Reginal B. Clark

Reggie, age 58, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 26, 2017. He was born on November 5, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, to Georgetta Foster and Robert Miller.  He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Sebrina Clark and Joan Clark of Lansing, Michigan, as well as his grandparents, Reverend […]

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Frank Richard Smith

Frank Richard Smith, 62, of Lansing, formerly of Flint, died February 23, 2017 of brain cancer.  Frank was born on March 29, 1954 in Flint, Michigan.  He is a graduate of Flint Central High School and Baker College. Frank was obsessed with politics, economics, and current events.  He endlessly debated […]

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Lindsey Ruth Shevick, RN

Sturgis, Michigan. The sweetheart of the Shevick and Driscoll families passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 23, 2017. She leaves behind her grieving parents Steven and Mary Grace (Driscoll) Shevick of Sturgis; loving brother Nathan of Lansing; Aunts and Uncles, Elizabeth Driscoll Boyd of Lansing, Jack and Monica (Driscoll) Knowles of […]

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Beverly L. Clements

Age 90,  of Lansing, MI, passed away February 22, 2017. She was born November 15, 1926, in Lansing, to Charles and Lenna Brabon. She is survived by her children, William (Sharla) Clements, Scott (Donna) Clements, and Patricia (Steve) Armstrong, and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, […]

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Allan D. Dale, Sr.

Age 76, of Haslett, MI, passed away February 21, 2017, at home with his family. He was born August 14, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to William and Effie Dale. Allan moved to East Lansing to attend MSU in 1962, where he received a bachelor’s in Marketing. He then […]

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Doris “Joan” Hickman

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, in Lansing. She was born February 3, 1937, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Edward and Flossie (Thomas) Sommers. Joan was raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and later moved to Lansing where she worked at MSU for almost 36 years, […]

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Norman K. “Norm” Garnett

Age 83, passed away February 17, 2017.  He was born November 20, 1933, in Marshall, to Robert and Alma Garnett.  Norm attended Central Michigan University for his undergraduate studies, and graduated from Michigan State University with his Master’s degree.  He was a French and Humanities teacher at Holt High School […]

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Lyle Lee Stephens

Age 85, passed away February 15, 2017.  He was born September 24, 1931, in St. Johns, to Earl and Iva (Irish) Stephens.  Lyle graduated from Imlay City High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea during the Korean conflict.  He began his career working for the Michigan […]

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Kirk E. Shewchuck

Age 62, of Holt, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in Holt. He was born October 14, 1954, in Cheboygan, Michigan, to Nicholas and Jane Shewchuck. Kirk was an accountant and the CFO at ACD.net for many years. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam Shaver; […]

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Herman S. Bricker

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 15, 2017. He was born March 19, 1925, in Detroit, MI, to William and Ethel Bricker. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Rabbi Amy B. Bigman of […]

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Nancy M. Lore

Age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away February 6, 2017. She was born August 7, 1935, in Lansing, MI, to Clifford and Dorothy Flintz. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

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Jo Anne Woodrough

Age 80, of Holt, MI, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Lansing. She was born July 16, 1936, in Lansing to Harold S. and Catherine “Helen” E. (Melendy) Barnes. Jo Anne was raised in Holt and later became a Practical Nurse for the State of Indiana, working in the VA […]

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Emma Jane Leipprandt Scandary, PhD

Lansing, Michigan. Jane, as she was commonly known, was invited to her personal party in heaven by Christ on February 9, 2017, after 93 spectacular years on earth. Her peaceful passing was preceded by her husband of 60 years, Theodore John, who she now joins in His glory. Jane was […]

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Alta I. Keehn

Age 96, of Bath, MI, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 6, 2017, in Okemos. She was born September 29, 1920, in Eaton Rapids to the late John and Florence (Young) Swartz. Alta was a longtime member of the Bath Baptist Church. She had a pioneer spirit, […]

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Lorine Rodgers

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 4, 2017. She was born September 25, 1933, in Tallulah, Louisiana. Lorine worked for the State of Michigan for 28 years. She was a long-term member of Paradise Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member of her community. She is survived […]

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