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Margery Ann Chapman

Age 62, of Dimondale, Michigan, passed away on May 29, 2015.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA, on April 11, 1953, to John and Ellie (Hallak) Sterzinar.  She earned a Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University in Public Administration and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church […]

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Kathleen B. Markel

Kathleen Bernadette Markel, age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 1, 2015, at the Mother Teresa House in Lansing, MI. She was born on February 19, 1948, the daughter of James and Kathryn (Gremling) Watt. Kathleen attended Michigan State University where she would earn her degree in Elementary Education […]

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Annetta N. Dean

Age 91, of Auburn, Indiana, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015, at her home in Auburn. Annetta was born Sept. 21, 1923, in Grand Ledge, Michigan, to Chester E. and Marie (Knight) Bennett. She was a graduate of Spring Arbor College where she earned a Bachelor […]

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Lynn (Kathryn) Bambusch

Age 67, of Holt, Michigan, had a glorious release surrounded by loved ones June 1, 2015 after a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born January 28, 1948 in Algonac to George and Donna Waterhouse. She was a mentor to many, a dedicated and much loved special […]

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Max L. Gardner

Age 92, Holt, Michigan, passed away May 30, 2015, at his home. Max was born March 7, 1923, in Charlotte, MI, son of Henry and Anna Gardner. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a gunner’s mate during both WWII and the Korean War. He went on to work […]

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Irene "Renee" Wabeke

Renee, age 81, of Holt, Michigan, passed away peacefully May 31, 2015. She was a volunteer caregiver whose fun-loving spirit will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by:  children, Maryanna Barber, David Dean, Vicki Lequier and Angie Bridges; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. […]

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Wayne Ervin Gray

  Age 67, passed away May 29, 2015.  He was born May 2, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Ervin and Alice Gray, who preceded him in death.  Wayne was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the VFW.  He […]

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Virginia R. Jessop

Lansing, Michigan Our Mother, Virginia Ruth Jessop died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015, with the love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren surrounding her. Virginia was born in Wexford Co., Michigan, on October 4, 1914, to Earl Barnhart Leffel and Ruby Dawkins Leffel. She was predeceased by her parents, […]

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Son Long Huynh

Son Long Huynh, 53, of Lansing, Michigan, died May 22, 2015 at McLaren Hospital. He was born September 8, 1962 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, to the late Huynh An and Nguyen Thi Nam. In 1989 he married Mary My Chau, who survives. Also surviving are his three loving children, Terry […]

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Barbara Jean Parker

Age 86, passed away May 25, 2015.  She was born January 12, 1929, in Lansing, to Lawrence and Rhea (Cates) Larner.  Barbara worked as a florist in Lansing before beginning her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Norman, in 2000; sisters, Joyce Rens and […]

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Ahmed El-Assad

Age 84, of East Lansing, MI, passed away May 25, 2015. He was born May 25, 1931, in Sudan, son of Mohamedsaed El-Assad and Eltoma Hassan. Ahmed is survived by son Tarig El-Assad, daughter Nadia Saeed, son-in-law Elsadig Hagel, and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in […]

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Thomas W. Springstead

Age 69, of Holt, MI, passed away May 24, 2015. He was born June 21, 1945, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Thomas V. and Harriet Springstead. There will be no service.

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Skyler A. Hill

Age 18, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 23, 2015. He was born September 1, 1996, in Lansing, MI, the son of Ransom Hill and Kimberly Whitehead. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospital – Pediatrics Unit.

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Nancy Louise Parker

Holt, Michigan. Age 57, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on January 1, 1958, the daughter of Jim Parker and Faith Rassette Parker. Nancy worked as a graphic artist for 30-plus years and served as an adjunct professor at […]

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Gabor Kemeny

Gabor Kemeny was born in 1933 in Budapest, Hungary, died May 21, 2015, in Okemos MI.  He served on the faculty at Michigan State University from 1968 to 1998 in the fields of Theoretical Physics and Biophysics. He is survived by his wife, Katy, his daughter, Nicole, and 3 grandchildren.  […]

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Marilyn Lou Cone

Lansing, Michigan Mary Lou was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 28, 1930 to Doris and Orton Greenman, the second of their two daughters. She went to be with his Lord on May 20, 2015. She graduated from Holt High School in 1948 and married the love of her life […]

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Matt D. Funk

Age 50, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 19, 2015. He was born September 13, 1964, in Chicago, IL, son of Lawrence and Kathleen Funk. A private graveside service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Helen Irene Elliott

Age 77, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away May 19, 2015 in Lansing. She was born March 22, 1938 in Painesdale, Michigan to the late John and Toini (Marttila) Kovala. Helen was a graduate of Hancock High School in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and later became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Helen was a […]

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Marion E. Rockwood

 Age 87, of Mason, MI, passed away May 19, 2015. She was born November 6, 1927, in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, daughter of the later Nelson and Elizabeth Storing. Marion was united in marriage to Willis J. Rockwood on August 27, 1949. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. […]

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John M. Taylor, Sr.

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 18, 2015. He was born April 12, 1933, in White Cloud, Kansas, son of the late Claude and Laticia Taylor. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made […]

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