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Scott Arthur Bischoff

Age 55, of Lansing, MI, passed away suddenly of natural causes, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Lansing. He was born October 5, 1958 in Jackson, Michigan. Scott was a 1978 graduate of Waverly High School. He was a Board of Water and Light retiree.  Scott had a great love for […]

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Kevin A. Pulford

Kevin Alden Pulford, age 56, of Haslett, MI, unexpectedly passed away doing what he enjoyed, being up north. He was born April 5, 1958 in Lansing, MI. He is survived by his mother, Beverly A. Pulford; sister, Cynthia A. Morgan; brother, Michael A. Pulford; niece, Cyneeka A. Morgan; three great-nephews; […]

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Margaret Joyce Haker

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away June 15, 2014. She was born November 16, 1922, in Lansing, MI. She was the first woman cab driver in Lansing, a life member of the VFW, a private detective and owned her own business “Joyce’s Delivery.” She is survived by 10 children, […]

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Robert N. E. Hicks

  Robert Nolen Eugene Hicks, a faithful Christian solider of God, born May 5, 1936, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 12, 2014. He was the son of Bernice E. Hicks and Norma Ray Hicks (Midgett) of Maury City, Tennessee. He was currently of Lansing, Michigan. He grew up […]

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Matthew Mann

Matt Mann, a native of Ann Arbor, MI, and the son of the late Matt and Lea Mann, was born on October 3, 1927. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lansing, MI, surrounded by his family, on June 11, 2014. Matt earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree […]

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Harland Devoist Surbeck

Harland Devoist Surbeck, age 78, of Perry, MI, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2014, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born December 19, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, the son of Mary (Jones) and Devoist (Jake) Surbeck. He moved to Shaftsburg, Michigan […]

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Fortino Diaz

Age 66, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 7, 2014. He was born April 22, 1948, in Lansing, son of Fortino H. and Naomi Diaz. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest […]

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Anna Mae White

Anna Mae White went home to the Lord on June 5, 2014. She passed from this life into heaven with her son Elbert Edmonson at her side. Anna was born October 18, 1936, in Porterville, Missouri, daughter of Troy and Grace (Knox) Edwards. Anna enjoyed live music and dancing, her grandchildren, […]

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Milan Suzic

Age 75, of Holt, MI, passed away June 2, 2014. He was born January 2, 1939, in Kostajnica, Croatia, son of Dragan and Sava Suzic. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, with Fr. Mark Sietsema of Holy […]

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Peggy JoAnne Klimecky

Age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 1, 2014. She was born May 9, 1939, in Lansing, daughter of Kenneth and Mabelle Blonshine. Peggy graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. She loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking, trying new recipes, […]

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Robert "Rob" Harry

Age 60, of Holt, MI, passed away June 1, 2014. He was born December 24, 1953, in Lansing, MI. Rob was an avid woodworker and also enjoyed bowling and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail Harry; children, Chris Harry and Becky (Chris) Houghten; grandchildren of […]

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Richard N. "Dick" Wright

Age 87, passed away May 31, 2014.  He was born May 31, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, to Lester and Perthena Wright.  Richard graduated from Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti, and attended Eastern Michigan University before graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University.  He retired in 1990 […]

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Patricia "Patsy" (Carter) Mans

Patricia R. (Carter) Mans, born August 4, 1963, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2014. “Patsy” was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, where she was a member of Lansing Christian Center Church, and an honorary member of the Ambassadors for Christ Youth […]

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Silvio P. “Sil” Fortino, MD

  Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Okemos, MI, passed away on May 29, 2014.  Known as Sil to family and friends, was passionate, caring and a dedicated physician who practiced family medicine for over 39 years in the Lansing area.  He was born on March 1, 1921 […]

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Markham J. Shelley

Born Chicago, IL on 1 May 1929 to Ferdinand Joseph and Gladys Shelley. Died Grand Ledge, MI on 28 May 2014. Mark Shelley was an independent, headstrong individual from the start, leaving home to join the Merchant Marines at 14, then the Army at 16.  He proudly sailed the Great Lakes […]

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Alice P. Dell

Age 96, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away May 27, 2014.  She was born March 14, 1918, in East Jordan, MI, to Thomas and Iva Pearl McCarry.  Alice was a member of South Church, and retired from Michigan State University as a clerk in the Stores Department.  She was active in […]

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Katherine Rebecca Guins

Born August 29, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio; died May 6, 2014, at the age of 95 while on vacation in California.  Katherine was raised in Oberlin, Ohio. She was currently of Okemos, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan for a semester and art school at Cleveland School of Art.  […]

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Ralph E. Sorrell

Age 92 passed away, May 25, 2014 in Lansing. He was born May 1, 1922 in Middleton, Michigan to Ernest and Ethel Sorrell. Ralph was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Motor Wheel Corp. after 31 years and he belonged to Local Union 182. Ralph led […]

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Carolyn S. Robison

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  Entombment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 27th for one hour prior to the service.  Those who wish, […]

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Leota E. Huffman

Age 100, passed away May 22, 2014. She was born March 15, 1914, in Elkland Township, MI, daughter of the late Adam and Ethel Passage. Leota devoted her life to loving and caring for her family and friends.  She is survived by her children, Gary (June) Huffman, Janet Holliday, and […]

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