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Dr. Maxine A. Eyestone

Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University. Age 93, of Lansing, MI, died September 28, 2016. Dr. Eyestone was born in Lansing on July 28, 1923, attended Old Lansing Central High School, where she was graduated with the class of January 1941. She worked for the Lansing State Journal as theater critic, […]

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Robert P. Lane

Age 75, of Holt, MI, passed away September 26, 2016.  He was born in Charlotte, MI, on November 13, 1940, to Robert and Dorothy (Smith) Lane.  Robert worked at Michigan Bell for 34 years.  Robert’s life centered around his children and grandchildren. Surviving are:  his wife of 40 years, Lana; […]

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Dora E. Ode

Age 96, of East Lansing, MI, passed away September 25, 2016. She was born September 24, 1920, in Lansing, MI, to Jay and Eloise Robbins. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother […]

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Edward H. Kessler

Born February 27, 1933, in New York City, Edward died September 26, 2016, in Lansing.  Ed was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He graduated from New York City Community College with a degree in electronics.  He retired from the Federal Aviation Agency at Lansing Capital City Airport […]

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Joe F. Pullum

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away September 23, 2016. He was born May 21, 1925, in Mooring, TN, to Frank and Maggie Pullum. Services will be held in Tennessee.

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Richard A. Gleason, Sr.

Lansing, Michigan Richard Albert Gleason, Sr. died peacefully on September 23, 2016. He was born on July 8, 1925, in Lansing, MI. He is survived and will be greatly missed by daughter Sandra (Sanford) Ames, son Richard Gleason, Jr., daughter-in-law Sharon Gleason, grandchildren Walter Byington V, Carrie (Juliano) Byington-Oei, Nicholas […]

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Vickie Sue "Moma Vick" Duncan

Age 56, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 20, 2016. She was born April 2, 1960, in Pearsall, Texas, to Augustine and Herminia Duncan. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to […]

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Joanne Elaine Ladd

Lansing, Michigan Joanne E. Ladd, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  She was born in Lansing on August 9, 1936, and was raised in Holt, where she graduated from Holt High School in June 1954.  She moved to the Delta Township area in 1966 […]

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Donna J. Schmitz

Age 97, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 18, 2016. She was born August 18, 1919, in Lansing, to the late Claude and Mary Jane Coats. Donna was married to her husband, Leo, for 67 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by […]

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Kristy K. Gurd

Age 35, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 14, 2016. She was born June 1, 1981, in Lansing. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to her family.

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Linda D. Hendrix

Lansing, Michigan Linda Hendrix, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016, surrounded by her devoted family. Linda was born January 25, 1949, to the late Sarah and William Lahre. Linda is survived by her sons, David and Michael (Christine); daughters Jenny, Kim […]

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Gary E. Kurtz

Holt, Michigan Gary Edward “Turk” Kurtz peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in the presence of his family.  He was a member of Pennway Church of God, and resided in Holt for 16 years. He was born November 21, 1938, in Fairview, MI, the son of Marvin and […]

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Elayna Marie Smith

Lansing, Michigan Infant daughter of Carmen Braman and Daryl Smith, Jr., age 5 months, passed away September 6, 2016. She was born March 10, 2016. A private service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Clifford J. Raymond

Age 84, passed away September 6, 2016.  He was born July 27, 1932, in Cadillac, the son of the late Clifford and Luella (Rennells) Raymond.  Clifford retired from working for the State of Michigan.  He was a longtime, active member of Judson Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a lay […]

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Zouhair "George" Sabbagh

Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 26, 2016. He was born September 9, 1942, in Damascus, Syria. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, […]

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Leroy G. “Lee” Leyrer

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 30, 2016.  He was born April 20, 1928, in Lansing, to Gustav and Gladys Leyrer.  Lee graduated from J.W. Sexton High School and was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He worked for the City of Lansing Fire Department, retiring in […]

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Virginia Ellen "Ginny" Dynnik

Age 89, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 28, 2016. She was born November 30, 1926, in Cadillac, MI, to Gurden and Eva Thompson. A private service will be held. Inurnment will take place in Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, MI. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.

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Dale D. Roland

Lansing, Michigan Our loving husband and father, Dale D. Roland, was received into his Eternal Home on August 28, 2016. He was born June 4, 1928, in Lansing, to Charles and Jessie Roland. Dale graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1946. He worked at Indian Hills Golf Course in […]

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Baby boy Camden Zi-Ming Lam

Holt, Michigan. Born Tuesday, August 23, 2016 passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Camden is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Danielle Lam; brother, Cole Stump; maternal grandparents, Chuck and Joy Barrett; paternal grandmother, Hong Mui Lam along with many extended family members. Camden was preceded in death […]

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John Austin Phelps

Age 67, passed away August 24, 2016.  He was born April 9, 1949, in Lansing.  John served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam war.  He worked as an insurance agent and co-owner at Producer’s Exchange (a special hazard insurance company in Texas).  When he returned to Michigan, he […]

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