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Forest J. “Doc” Fickes

Lansing, Michigan Forest entered into eternal rest at the age of 72 on February 16, 2015. Born on January 15, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan he was son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Forest was known for his recognizable laugh and passion for life. He had an immense love […]

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Doris Anne Lorencen

Lansing, Michigan Doris was born March 6, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Josephine and Jonas Lorencen. She passed away on February 12, 2015, at the age of 81. Doris graduated from J.W. Sexton in 1951. Following her graduation she worked at Sexton for 3 ½ years. She […]

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Ila May Miner

Lansing, Michigan. Born June 16, 1918 in Hudson, Michigan, daughter of the late James and Rosa (Stimer) Durling passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at age 96. Ila was a longtime member of South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing and former Cook at Ingham Regional Hospital. Surviving are […]

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Vincent W. "Ben" McKouen

Passed away February 12, 2015; he was 97.  Ben joined the Beurmann-Marshall Corporation in 1935 and retired as chairman and CEO in 1984.  An avid trout fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Trout Unlimited.  He also was an honorary life member of the […]

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Evans W. Brown

Holt, Michigan. Age 83, passed away February 12, 2015.  He was born in Pontiac, MI, June 11, 1931, son of the late Mabel and Ward Brown.  Evans attended and graduated from the Pontiac Schools and was a diver on the swim team for 4 years.  Evans graduated from Illinois Institute […]

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Bernd Richter

Age 60, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 11, 2015. He was born September 1, 1954, in Beyendorf, Germany, the son of Rolf and Ilse Richter. A private interment will take place in Glendale Cemetey, Okemos, MI.

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Cynthia R. "Cindie" Loomis

Age 55, of Onondaga, MI, passed away February 10, 2015, in Lansing. She was born May 8, 1959, in Lansing to Robert and Mary Jane Loomis. Cindie was a fun loving free spirit, and is survived by her significant other Todd Holforty; parents: Bob and Mary Jane Loomis; daughters: Angela […]

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Sherman W. Bennett

Lansing, Michigan Sherman was born on July 19, 1924 in Greenleaf, KS, the son of William and Luella Bennett and claimed his gift of eternal life in Heaven on February 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years Ruby in 2009, and four brothers: […]

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Frank E. Jurincic

Frank “Wink” Jurincic, of Holt, MI, passed away February 6, 2015 at the age of 91. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Glider Regiment and was the Bugle Boy for his company. […]

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William “Bill” Swagler

Lake City, Michigan   William “Bill” Swagler, originally from Lansing, born to John and Marcella Swagler, left us suddenly on February 6, 2015. Bill proudly served in the military and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather “Boppi Do.” His love of golfing with the mountain […]

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Qutaiba Alomar

Age 46, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born July 6, 1968, in Baghdad, Iraq. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015, at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 940 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI. Interment will follow […]

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Susan M. Roush

Age 59, passed away at home February 6, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 25, 1955, in Norwalk, CT.  Susan graduated from Ferris State College with a bachelor of science in pharmacy, and worked as a pharmacist at several pharmacies in the Lansing area.  She was […]

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Marjory Ann Hethorn

Marjory A. Hethorn, 83, quietly passed away on February 5, 2015, at Eagle’s Nest Adult Foster Care Home, Eagle, MI, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born on May 17, 1931, to William and Frances Haight.  She graduated from Sexton High School and studied at Michigan State […]

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Eleanor Clapp Smith

On February 4, 2015, Eleanor Clapp Smith passed away peacefully with family surrounding her at the age of 93. Eleanor was born September 7, 1921, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Paul T. and Urith (Smith) Clapp. She is a descendent of Thaddeus Clapp and Jarvis Adams who were Michigan pioneer farmer […]

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John "Jack" Hudson

Dimondale, Michigan John “Jack” Hudson was born on February 19, 1934 and passed away on February 3, 2015.  He grew up in Caro, Michigan, where he met and married Carole (Brigham). He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. John earned a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from Michigan […]

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Donald Lewis Starkweather

  Age 86, of Lansing, Michigan, passed on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at The Willows Nursing Home in East Lansing. He was born December 13, 1928, in River Rouge, Michigan. He graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1947, and was a key player on Sexton’s 1946 state championship football team. […]

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Trung Le

Age 65, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 25, 2015. He was born October 10, 1949. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Mausoleum), 2520 West Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48917.

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Dr. Carl Otto Goldschmidt

  Dr. Carl Otto Goldschmidt, 87, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of East Lansing, MI, passed away on January 31, 2015. He was the only child of the late Martin and Mary Goldschmidt, born March 31, 1927, in Hamburg, Germany. As Jewish life in Hamburg became more difficult, Carl and his parents […]

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Joyce (Russell) Carter

  Lola Joyce (Russell) Carter, age 70, of Holt, MI, died January 30, 2015 in Holt, MI from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Joyce was born an only child to Herbert B. and Flora G. Russell on August 1, 1944 in Little Rock, AR. Joyce married Frank L. Carter in Jonesboro, […]

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Darell R. Youngs

Holt, Michigan.  Born July 6, 1929 in Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away in Bradenton, Florida on January 28, 2015 at age 85. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on […]

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