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Richard "Dick" Mastin

Dick was born on March 21, 1925, and passed away on June 20, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born in Jackson, Michigan, the eldest of two children, to Howard P. and Viva Belle (Wright) Mastin. He married his wife Jean in 1946. During World War II, Dick […]

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Richard H. “Dick” Black

Lansing, Michigan Richard was born on May 31, 1920, at home on the family farm in Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan.  Richard succumbed to the debilities of old age on June 18, 2016, at the age of 96.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Grace (Culbert) […]

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Verlyn E. Wood, Jr. “Woody”

Age 71, of DeWitt, MI, passed away June 18, 2016.  He was born June 7, 1945, in Lansing, to Verlyn and Geraldine Wood.  He graduated from Holt High School, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  Verlyn worked for General Motors for 31 years. Surviving are:  his […]

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Robert E. Place

Age 94, of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away June 17, 2016. He was born September 9, 1921, in Lansing, MI, to Riley and Vera Place. A private service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice.

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Richard E. Gyger, Sr

Lansing, Michigan.  Age 84, passed away on June 18, 2016. He was born on December 11, 1931 in Edmore, MI to Fred and Mildred (Brady) Gyger. He was a 1950 graduate of Sunfield High School; a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict; and was one of […]

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"JP" David Gilbert Hewitt

Age 65, of Mason, MI, passed away June 15, 2016, in Edmore, Michigan.  He was born August 30, 1950, in Mason, Michigan, to Gilbert and Marylou Hewitt.  JP graduated from Mason High School and worked at General Motors, retiring after 31 years.  He loved to collect Hot Wheels cars and […]

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Jack W. “Bill” Gaukel

Jack “Bill” Gaukel, 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away on June 15, 2016, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on July 12, 1927, in Lansing, MI, son of Archie and Lottie Gaukel.  Jack “Bill” was a WWII veteran and retired from the Lansing Fire Department […]

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Shirley A. Hunnicutt

Age 84, of Tucson, AZ, passed away June 9, 2016. She was born June 3, 1932, in Eaton Rapids, MI, to Chester and Ailene Lott. A private burial will take place in Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing.

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Jo "PePaw" Baxley

Jo “PePaw” Baxley formerly of Lubbock, TX, died peacefully at Hospice House in Lansing, Michigan on June 11, 2016 at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband Dial of 31 years, siblings, Jack, JJ, Leo, Goldamaye, and Betty; her niece Judy and sister-in-law, Dimples. Jo is lovingly […]

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Kay Kenyon

Lansing, Michigan Kay Ladone Kenyon was born on July 8, 1937, and passed away on June 13, 2016. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, the eldest of two daughters to Rupert and Mary Senter. She met her husband (David) of 57 years at Dearborn High School. They married in 1957. […]

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Deborah A. Rush

Anyone who has gone to a Rush or Brokenshire family gathering always knew who had already greeted Debbie. They were the people covered in glitter. Debbie was always unintentionally adding some pizazz to everyone. One hug and you were immediately branded by the shiny, incredibly-difficult-to-brush-off substance on her homemade sweatshirts […]

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Thomas N. Atanasoff

Holt, Michigan. Age 77, passed away on June 4, 2016.  Born January 16, 1939, in Jackson Michigan, he attended school in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1957. Tom retired from the Michigan Education Association in 1995. He enjoyed snowmobiling and fly-fishing on the Au Sable and […]

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Edward S. "Ed" Clark

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 2, 2016. He was born in Lansing, February 20, 1944, to Virgil and Stephanie Clark. Ed graduated from Holt High School and served in the Army National Guard. He worked at General Motors for 27 years, retiring in 1993. Ed enjoyed spending […]

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Jane Rose Steinhauer

Lansing, Michigan. On June 2, 2016, at the age of 79, Jane became a Blushing Bride when she was reunited with her one true love in heaven, Gordon Steinhauer. She was born July 26, 1936, in Lansing, to Louis and Louise Evans. Jane retired from AT&T and was a proud […]

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Elmie Austin

In memory of the Rock of her family, we want to praise God for giving this woman to Michael J. Austin and her family.  She was a precious wife, loving mother, special grandmother, loving foster mother, and a very precious human being; and we offer to God her loving spirit.  […]

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Norma E. Davies

Holt, Michigan. Born March 7, 1928 in St. Joseph County, Indiana daughter of the late Kella and Iva (Hostetler) Stamper, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at age 88. Norma met her husband, George “Stan” Davies, in Junior High, knew him for 68 years and was married to him […]

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D Bruce Merrill

Age 62, has passed away. He was born September 29, 1953, in Lansing, to Donald and Elizabeth Merrill. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to Potter Park Zoological Society, P.O. Box 80324, Lansing, MI  48908.

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Karen A. Fenton

Age 68, of Okemos, MI, passed away May 29, 2016. She was born February 2, 1948, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Barbara Pettengill. She is survived by her children, and other family members and friends. No local service will be held.

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Jean A. Fitch

Age 97, passed away May 29, 2016.  She was born July 14, 1918, in Owosso, to Harry and Erma Fitch.  Jean attended Michigan State College, graduated from Detroit Business College, and worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury in the Investments Division, retiring in 1983.  She was a […]

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Gracie Lee Ansley-Henning

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 26, 2016. She was born September 2, 1928, in Valliant, Oklahoma, to Jim and Corine Clark. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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