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Gregory L. Bennett

Age 65, of East Lansing, MI, passed away June 25, 2015. He was born December 17, 1949, in Lansing, son of Lewis, Jr. and Hazel Bennett. He is survived by his brother William, sisters Leona Ray and Janice Davis, and other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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Don E. Schmidt

Age 49, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 22, 2015. He was born July 8, 1965, in Lansing, son of Donald and Viva Schmidt. A celebration of Don’s life will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the White Oak Township Hall, 1002 S. M-52, Webberville, […]

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Corinne Balaban

Corinne Balaban passed away in Pennsylvania. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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Mary Jean Church

Lansing, Michigan Mary Jean Church was born in Lansing, Michigan, on March 22, 1924, daughter of the late Clyde and Irine (Mickle) Peters and was baptized into the Baptist Church at home on March 29, 1931.  She passed away on June 24, 2015, at the age of 91. Jean was […]

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Anthony J. Roe

Age 28, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Mt. Clemens, MI, passed away June 18, 2015.  He was born April 9, 1987, in Bartow, FL.  Anthony attended Mt. Clemens High School.  He moved to Florida where he completed his education and owned and operated AC All Stars/Cool Cats Heating and Cooling.  Anthony […]

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Brenda K. Hendershott

Age 51, passed away June 18, 2015.  She was born June 5, 1964, in Beulah, Michigan.  Brenda graduated from Benzie High School and worked as a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Diana Hendershott and sister, Bonnie Walser.  She is survived by her sister, Rebecca […]

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Jackie Fitzgerald

Age 67, passed away June 21, 2015.  She was born May 14, 1948, in Lansing, to John and Leone Brooks.  Jackie worked as a hairdresser.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas Fitzgerald and daughter, Brook. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at […]

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Juanita Marie "Nita" Beemer

Holland, Michigan. Formerly of Lansing. Age 83, went to her eternal home with family around her on June 18, 2015 at the Inn of Freedom Village after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on June 21, 1931 in Jackson, MI to Lawrence and Lucille (McCurdy) […]

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Lois Roberta Deitz

Holt, Michigan Age 86, died June 19, 2015 at home with family and friends by her side. Born September 26, 1928 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Ray J. and Madaliene LaJune (Gilbert) Mears, she was a longtime resident of Holt, Michigan. In the 1940’s she was an avid motorcycle […]

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Walter Viktor Kron

East Lansing, Michigan. Formerly of Lansing. Age 93, died June 19 at Sparrow Hospital following a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Ann, daughter Lisa (Madeleine), son David (Shoshana), grandson Ben, and a large extended family including former exchange students, devoted conversation partners, and an assortment of mutually adopted extra […]

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Kathryn W. "Katie" Ralph

Lansing, Michigan On June 16, 2015, Katie departed this earth to join her husband David. She was born Kathryn Juanita Wicklund on November 2, 1922, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to the late Frederic and Virginia Wicklund. Katie worked as a teacher in the Lansing School District for 22 years.  She […]

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Nhan Nguyen Pham

Age 81, passed away June 16, 2015.  She was born October 26, 1933, in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. She is survived by her husband, Sai Van Pham; son, Delbert (Khanh Hoang) Pham; daughter, Mydung (Hai) Bui and their 2 children; daughter, Thu-Huong (Duy) Tran and their 6 children; daughter, Lan (Huy) […]

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Edwin M. Bladen

Haslett, Michigan.  Born February 2, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan son of the late Philip and Ruth Bladen passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, at age 76. Edwin received his undergraduate degree and his Jurist Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit. From there he served for 21 years with […]

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Erma K. Orblych

Lansing, Michigan. Born November 2, 1919 in Calumet, Michigan daughter of the late Peter and Emma (Bulldra) Kallunki passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Erma was a graduate of Calumet High School and Cleary College. She worked a number of years for the Diocese of Lansing and later retired […]

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Tony A. Gentilozzi

57, passed away June 12, at Sparrow Hospital. His son Vince lovingly expressed these words: “We lost the greatest man we will ever know. He lost his battle with cancer Friday evening; he had a quiet peaceful transition surrounded by his loved ones.” He leaves his wife of 32 years, […]

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Josephine C. “Jo” Shaffer

Age 89, of Holt, Michigan, passed away June 12, 2015, in Clarkston, MI. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Milford, MI, and had lived in Holt since 1951. Jo was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Holt, and the Mason-Holt Aerie #3734 F.O. Eagles. She was […]

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Helen D. Denison

Age 97, of  Holt, Michigan, passed away June 7, 2015. Helen was born August 25, 1917, in Ironton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Grace Gannon. Helen is survived by her 2 children, Donetta (Tom) Zander of Mason and Michael (Shelby) Denison of Ashland, KY; grandson, Chris Young; […]

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Joseph P. Chapman

Lansing, Michigan Age 73 passed away June 5, 2015 in Lansing. He was born September 14, 1941 in Montreal, Canada, to the late John and Rose Chapman. Joe was a United States Air Force Veteran, and later went on to become the first Physicians Assistant in the State of Michigan. […]

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Sharyn A. Rahl

Age 68, passed away June 4, 2015.  She was born August 12, 1946, and grew up in Tulsa, OK.  Sharyn graduated from St. John’s College, and worked at Dart Container Corp., Mason, MI. retiring in 2013 after 36 years.  Sharyn loved Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was member.  She […]

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Sheila M. Baykian

Age 58, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away June 2, 2015. She was born October 13, 1956, in Jackson, MI, daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Hamilton. Sheila started her career 38 years ago at St. Lawrence Hospital and later became a health unit coordinator at Sparrow Hospital – […]

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