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Carolyn M. Bush

Age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 14, 2016. She was born October 17, 1949, in Lansing, MI, to Ernest and Bernice Janetzke. Carolyn worked as an account tech for the State of Michigan – State Police for 45 years. She retired in 2014. She enjoyed stamping as a craft, […]

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Beverly W. Lockhart

Age 84, passed away November 11, 2016, after being diagnosed with heart disease 20 years before.  She was born February 7, 1932, in Detroit, to George and Mildred Wollgast.  Beverly’s lifelong career in nursing included working in hospitals, nursing homes and doctor offices, and ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics.  She […]

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Leonard James "Jim" McDonald

Leonard James “Jim” McDonald, 91, of Holt, formerly of Lansing and Dimondale, passed peacefully to a new life on the morning of November 12, 2016.  Born August 5, 1925, in Cheboygan, MI, he married Flora Birdsall on June 22, 1947, in Cheboygan two days after she graduated from high school.  […]

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Margaret L. “Peggy” Peckham

Margaret Peckham, 62, died surrounded by those who love her on November 8, 2016 in Naperville, IL following a short but valiant battle with cancer. She lived each day with grace, humor, and the desire to treat others the way she wished to be treated. Peggy loved theatre, travel, reading, […]

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Lawrence G. “Larry” Jones

DeWitt Larry went home to be with Jesus on November 10, 2016. John 14:1-2. Mr. Jones was born November 4, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Charles Stewart and Emma Joy Jones. Larry served his country in WWII, both as an able seaman on the Great Lakes in 1942 and […]

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Nellie J. McKim

Lansing Passed away on November 8, 2016.  She was born in Sulligent, AL, the daughter of Toliver and Rose (Moore) Holliday.  Nellie was a well known Union Leader with Teamster Local #580 for 30 years.  She enjoyed spending time at her cabin at Lake, Michigan. Surviving are her husband, Frank […]

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Barbara Ann Dembowski

Age 74, of Williamston, MI, passed away on November 9, 2016.  She was born on October 26, 1942, the daughter of Arthur and Irene (Casler) Glanz.  Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, and was employed with the State of Michigan Court of Appeals for 20 years, […]

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Nancy S. Houston

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 7, 2016. She was born September 22, 1936, in Pontiac, MI, to Roy and Lillian Lovaas. Nancy truly loved the Lord, her family, though her love for crafts was a close third. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her […]

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Ilah I. Beard

Age 93, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 5, 2016. She was born February 27, 1923, in Sunfield, MI, to Clarance and Maud Mosher. There will be no service.

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Eva Lorene Thompson

Lansing At the age of 78, Eva went to be with her Lord on November 4, 2016. She was born on December 23, 1937, in Hayti, MO, to George and Erma Babb. Eva was married to Billie Joe Thompson for 48 years. He passed away in 2013. Also preceding her […]

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Rebecca Lee "Becky" Davis

Age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 4, 2016. She was born November 20, 1948, in Gaston County, North Carolina, to Minnie and Harold Brown. Preceding her in death were her mother, Minnie Lee Fissel; father, Harold Dunken Brown; stepmother, Marie Mae (Morehouse) Brown; stepfather, James Fissel; sister, JoAnn […]

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Virginia R. Bennetts

Age 94 passed away, November 4, 2016, in Lansing. She was born April 21, 1922, in Maybee, Michigan, to the late Carl and Sylvia (Herkimer) Rath. Virginia was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, Monroe, Michigan, and later attended Eastern Michigan University, graduating with a degree in teaching. She was […]

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Garret W. White

Age 59, of Bancroft, MI, passed away November 4, 2016. He was born July 6, 1957, in Lansing, MI, to the late Kenneth and Doris White. Garret graduated from Waverly High School in 1975 and from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU. He worked his whole career […]

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Jeanne S. Swanson

Age 95, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016, in hospice care at Ingham Regional Assisted Living.  She was born in Washington, DC, on May 3, 1921, and grew up in Alexandria, VA.  She was preceded in death by: her parents, J. Eliot and Cecil Spaulding; her husband, Bob; her […]

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Brunhilde M. "Bruni" Davies

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 1, 2016.  She was born October 20, 1924, in Plauen, Germany.  After high school, she attended interpreter’s school in Munich.  Following WWII, she worked for the American Army in Berchtesgaden, Germany.  She immigrated to the U.S. in 1956.  Bruni married Art Davies […]

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Irene Dean

Irene Dean, age 86, of Lansing, MI, was a much loved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend.  She left this life on October 29, 2016.  Born Edyth Irene Macy, August 17, 1930, she was raised in Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University.  She went on to complete a master’s […]

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Kathie R. Vugrinovich

Age 66, of Haslett, MI, passed away November 1, 2016. She was born January 12, 1950, in Reed City, MI, to Orville and Mildred Radunzel. There will be no service.

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David W. Collins

Age 61, of Holt, MI, passed away October 29, 2016, at home with his loving wife, Jan, and friend Jenn Castillo at his side. He was born in Highland Park, MI, to Walter and Vita (Doidge) Collins, the youngest of 5 children. Raised in a rural area he enjoyed horses, […]

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Adele C. Sampson

Age 64, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away October 30, 2016. She was born July 5, 1952, in Garden City, MI, to LeRoy and Mary Sampson. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

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William Thaddeus Wardwell

Holt, Michigan. Age 67, passed away October 27, 2016. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 20, 1948 son of U. Dale and Ruth (Lane) Wardwell. Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University and retired from MSU Police Department […]

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