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Dorothy Evans Klancnik

Dorothy died peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2014 in Lansing, MI.  Born in Nokomis, IL on May 21, 1914 to Preston and Tetta (Brakenhoff) Evans, she married Louis Klancnik on September 11, 1940. Dorothy lived for over 75 years in the Chicago area.  She was active in her […]

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NiNa J. Miller

Age 88, of East Lansing, MI, passed away March 24, 2014. She was born August 8, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of Grady and Nellie Swicegood. She is survived by her husband Norman, her children, and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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Russell "Russ" Hillier

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 21, 2014. He was born July 1, 1933, in Clio, MI, son of Russell and Ada Hillier. He is survived by daughters Sue (Bruce) Sedell and Carmen Feazel and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at […]

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Betty B. Bossler

Age 64, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 19, 2014. She was born May 24, 1949, in Washington, D.C., daughter of George and Eleanore Bossler. She is survived by her brother Glen and many other family members and friends. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to […]

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Robert K. "Bob" Brenke

  Robert K. Brenke, 87, of Lansing, MI died peacefully March 20, 2014 and is now in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus.  He was born August 21, 1926 in Lansing, MI to Julius A. “Joe” and Mary Ann Brenke. Robert was in the first graduating class from Sexton […]

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James L. “Jim” Moore

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 18, 2014. He was born April 27, 1935, in Detroit, MI, son of Lee and Doris Moore.  Jim was a 1955 graduate of the Michigan School for the Blind. He wrestled for his school team and was very proud of playing the […]

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Jack Elsworth Olds

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, went to be with the Lord, March 18, 2014. He was born March 26, 1925, in Toledo, OH, to Bazzall and Ada Olds. Jack was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are: children, Steven Olds, David Olds and Roxann Olds Viera; […]

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Richard A. Davidson

Richard A. Davidson died on March 17, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, FL at the age of 83. He was currently of Lansing, MI.  Born on July 11, 1930 in Lansing, MI, Dick graduated from Sexton High School in ‘48 and Michigan State University in ‘53, where he played for his […]

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Marie F. French

Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 16, 2014. She was born May 1, 1917, in Lansing, daughter of the late George and Emily Tews. Marie was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Lansing.  She is survived by her daughter, Carole J. French; 1 sister-in-law; and […]

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David Brocklebank

David died March 13th, 2014 of complications due to diabetes. He was born August 18th, 1940 in Liverpool, England during the Battle of Britain. He was a member of the British Diplomatic Service, serving in Turkey, New York, Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria and London. He is survived by his wife of […]

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Louise Clark

Age 95, passed away peacefully March 15, 2014. Louise was born near Ovid, MI August 28, 1918. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank. Louise is survived by her four children: Virginia (Mike) Lifford, Jeannie (Larry) Flak, Fred (Sue) Clark, and Richard (Melinda) Clark; 9 grandchildren; and […]

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Juanita Mae Roe

Age 96, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in East Lansing. She was born October 30, 1917 in Lansing to the late George and Edith Beers. Juanita found great joy in her family. She was immensely proud of and encouraging to her children and their families. She had an exceptionally […]

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Eileen Bessie (Icheldinger) Crawford

Eileen Bessie Icheldinger Crawford, 98, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 12, 2014. Eileen was born December 5, 1915, in Dexter, Michigan, to Bertha and Alfred Icheldinger. She is preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Brown, Pearl Manning, and Evelyn Rogers. Eileen was married to Ferris N. Crawford on […]

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Manuel Arrizola Lino, Jr.

Age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away at his home on March 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1936, in San Benito, TX, the son of the late Manuel Sr. and Eulalia Lino. Manuel served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division during […]

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Maira Rizwan

Age 8, of Haslett, MI, passed away March 10, 2014. She was born August 17, 2005, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Muhammad Rizwan and Samina Kauser. Prayers will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery […]

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Richard Alban

A long-time resident of East Lansing and Lansing and graduate of Michigan State College, Richard died after a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, MI, to Connie and Charles Alban, who along with his sisters Joanne (Jody), Jeanette Seeger and Judy Udell preceded him in death. He is survived […]

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Shirleyetta Sernick

  Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 9, 2014. She was born December 23, 1935, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Harry and Bertha Silverman.  Shirleyetta was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was passionate about life, family, Judaism, MSU sports, gardening, and cooking and baking […]

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Nicholas Colby Stallworth

Nicholas Colby Stallworth came into all of our lives on November 28, 1984.  The Lord chose March 3, 2014, as his homecoming.  Nicholas was an avid car-lover. He absolutely adored his family, and was always available to help with a smile. He graduated from Everett High School where he was […]

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Russell W. Knechtel

Age 87, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  He was born July 24, 1926 in Alpena, MI to Richard and Emma Knechtel. Russell loved to do many things; he loved sports, RVing, boating but what he loved the most was spending time with his friends and […]

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Harold C. Slater

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 3, 2014. He was born May 30, 1926, in Lansing, MI, the son of Clarence and Emily (Bonach) Slater.  Harold was a resident of Lansing his entire life. Nicknamed “Big Red” for his red hair, he graduated from Sexton High School in […]

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