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Eugene “Gene” Holcomb

Age 85, of Dewitt, MI, passed away January 19, 2016, in Lansing. He was born April 29, 1930, in Ulvah, Kentucky, to Ran and Callie Holcomb. Gene was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving for 4 years. He was a member of Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, and worked as […]

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Kathleen Sue Harris

Age 49, of DeWitt, MI, passed away January 17, 2016. Kathleen was born November 15, 1966, in Lansing. She graduated from DeWitt High School in 1984. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Antioch College and her Master of Science degree in Physiology from Temple University. She enjoyed her […]

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Lee Jacob Abramson

Age 45, passed away January 20, 2016.  He was born September 13, 1970, in Lansing, to Paul and Janet (Schwartz) Abramson. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, with Rabbi Amy Bigman and Cantor Pamela […]

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Michael E. Ledyard

Age 71, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 17, 2016. He was born July 30, 1944, in Lansing, to Edward and Mary Ledyard. He was a graduate of Everett High School, Michigan State University and Officer Candidate School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He retired […]

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Eduard Engelbrecht

Lansing, Michigan Born January 4, 1929, in Poland, son of the late Gotlieb and Hulda Engelbrecht passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at age 87. Eduard retired from General Motors following 34 years of employment.  He was a longtime member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing and […]

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Elsie Mae Peach

Grand Ledge, Michigan. Born March 13, 1923 in Nevada, Missouri to the late Thomas and Beulah (Adams) Lucas, fell asleep in the arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at age 92. Elsie was a loving mother to her 2 sons: Doug (Linda) Peach and Jerry (Cindy) Peach […]

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Jimmie W. Massie

Age 61, of East Lansing, MI, passed away January 11, 2016. He was born November 4, 1954, in Lansing, to Edwin and Amy Massie. He is survived by his sister, Lorrie (Steve) Paulus and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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William M. Beachler

A native of Rowley, Iowa, Bill ventured to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University, where he majored in the hotel and restaurant management program.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in West Germany. Bill returned to MSU and earned a Master’s degree in management.  Bill […]

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Connie A. Whitney

Age 68, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 12, 2016. She was born September 13, 1947, in Lansing, to Karl and Marjorie Wimmer. She is survived by her son Ron Whitney, sister Carol (Norm) VanAlstine, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 […]

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Eloise Robinson

Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 6, 2016. She was born December 8, 1942, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Jessie and Louise House. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, at New Community Tabernacle Church, 1726 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing. Eloise’s family […]

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Rex M. Carter, Sr.

Rex Murray Carter, Sr. “Mo” (age 92) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2016. Rex attended Central High in Lansing and went on to GMI (now Kettering University) where he graduated with Honors and was President of the Honor Fraternity. He was a naval officer during WWII. He worked for […]

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Londa L. Meier

Lansing, Michigan Londa died peacefully at home on January 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 14, 1942, in Lansing, to Barstow “Bart” and Virginia Root. Londa graduated from Lansing J.W. Sexton and received her bachelor’s degree in […]

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Robert F. Morris

Age 85, of Mason, MI, passed away January 10, 2016.  He was born May 6, 1930, in St. Louis, Michigan, to Francis and Eunice Morris.  Bob worked in the building industry most of his life, most recently with the State of Michigan Department of Correction.  He was a member of […]

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Gary Lee "Papa" Cochran

Loving husband, father, Papa, son, and brother, age 65, passed away January 6, 2016.  He was born August 26, 1950, in Lansing.  Gary graduated from LCC with an Associate Degree in quality control.  He worked at Oldsmobile in SPC for 32 years, retiring in 1998, and was a member of […]

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Charles P. Sweet

Lansing, Michigan Born June 22, 1935, Charles Phillip Sweet, beloved husband of Sharon Lee Sweet died peacefully at home the morning of January 6, 2016. They were happily married for 60 years. Chuck graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1954 and worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Transportation, […]

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Robert F. "Bob" Montague

Age 90, of Holt, MI, passed away at home with his family at his side on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Bob was born October 9, 1923, in Howell, Michigan. He graduated from Howell High School in 1943 and served in USMC during WWII in the South Pacific Island of Engebi. […]

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William A. "Scooter" Riley

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 2, 2016. He was born December 29, 1943, in Moline, IL, to Charles and Treva Riley. William was an avid reader, coin collector, and he loved animals and kids. He was a member of locals’ #1309 and #602, and retired from Navistar […]

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Betty Jean Hartig

Delhi Township, Michigan. She was born July 14, 1931 in Mason, Michigan to Clyde and Maude (Painter) Hill and passed away, January 1, 2016 in Okemos, Michigan. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Mason High School, and in 1950 she married Herb Hartig. Betty and her husband Herb were dairy […]

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Janet M. Kinney

Age 94, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She is survived by 3 children, Sandra Kay Kinney, Alan R. (Trudy) Kinney and Marcia L. (Paul) Dinolfo; 6 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at First […]

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