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Michael Keith Lewis

Age 58, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 31, 2014. He was born March 10, 1955, in Mt. Clemens, MI, son of Archie Sr. and Eunice Lewis. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. A time of sharing […]

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John "Jack" Casey, Jr.

  Mr. Casey, age 86, formerly of Potterville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 13, 1927 to John L. Casey, Sr. and Lillian M. (Ruhf) Casey in Ferndale, Michigan.  He grew up in […]

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Robert Scott "Bob" Hubbell

Age 61, IBEW JIW electrician, of Holt, MI, passed away in the company of his loving family on Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born on Sept. 23, 1952 in Muskegon, MI, the son of Raymond Harry and Mable Ruth (Davis). The third son in a family of five boys, […]

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George Bereolos

Age 87, George passed away January 31, 2014.  He was born July 7, 1926, in Hammond, IN, to Gust and Helen (Scofes) Bereolos, and he had lived in Holland, Michigan, for many years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, seven sisters and a brother.  He is survived by […]

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Ada K. Schafer

Born June 6, 1925; died peacefully January 29, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was currently of Lansing, Michigan. Ada was the daughter of Albert and Viola Durant. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola; husband, Richard and brother, George Durant. Ada is survived by […]

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Sylvia Mae (Van Court) Root

Sylvia Mae (Van Court) Root, formerly of Holt/Dimondale area, died January 28, 2014 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George L. Root, and by her second husband Lee A. Nessan. Sylvia is survived by her two daughters, Deanna (Danny) Wear […]

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Ruth I. Burden

Age 95, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away January 27, 2014. She was born August 19, 1918, in Lansing, daughter of Emmett and Velma Burden. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.

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Mary E. McClellan

Age 82, of East Lansing, passed away January 27, 2014. She was born January 1, 1932, in Chicago, IL, daughter of Ray and Hannah Null. A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in East Lansing. Memorial contributions […]

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Joseph T. Herrick

Age 79, passed away peacefully 1/25/14. He was born 2/20/34, in Lansing, attended Resurrection School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Joe retired from Michigan Bell, and had a love for computers, video recording and family. He is preceded in death by: parents, Robert and Ellen Herrick; brother, […]

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Rebecca Sernick

Age 27, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away January 24, 2014, after a courageous and graceful struggle with cancer.  She was born February 14, 1986, in Lansing.  Rebecca graduated from East Lansing High School, The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, and was a member of the Alpha Phi […]

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Charles F. "Chuck" Detering

Age 73, of Holt, MI, passed away on January 21, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.  He passed into the arms of his Savior surrounded by his family and friends. Chuck was born in Lansing on July 3, 1940, to Harold and Thelma Detering (deceased).  He married Judy Foster on June […]

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Marilyn J. Betts

Age 87, passed away January 21, 2014.  She was born January 5, 1927, in Pontiac, MI, to Hardy and Cora Brabbs.  She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, and married Walter Betts in 1946.  Marilyn was a member of Mayflower Congregational Church, and enjoyed traveling with her daughters. She was […]

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Lawrence A. Helmker

  Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 20, 2014. He was born February 9, 1933, in Lansing, son of the late Clare and Katherine Helmker. Lawrence graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1953, where he played football. He proudly served with the U.S. Army from 1953-1956 during […]

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Herbert D. Shartle

Age 84, of DeWitt, MI, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2014. He was born September 26, 1929, to the late Herbert D. and Edna (Miller) Shartle. Herbert graduated from Woodland (MI) High School and Michigan State University. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany, […]

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Richard P. Chamberlain

Age 84, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 20, 2014. He was born October 29, 1929, in Jackson, MI, son of Albert and Margaret Chamberlain.  Richard proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a clerk, worked for the State Department of Health, and was a member of the Audubon […]

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Calvin Jones

Age 58, passed away January 20, 2014.  He was born November 2, 1955, in Caruthersville, MO, and graduated from Sexton High School.  Calvin worked at General Motors, and retired as a health care technician from Tender Care South and Burcham Hills. He attended New Life Community C.O.G.I.C. and gave his […]

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Rodney E. Nelson

Age 47, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 18, 2014. He was born February 7, 1966, in Detroit, MI. Private family service will be held.

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Mary L. Hoffman

Holt, Michigan. Born April 27, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Roland and Naomi Nichols passed away suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2014 at age 77. Mary had two children; daughter, Kimberly (Gregg) Mentzer of Wexford, PA survives; her son, Michael Hoffman passed away in October of 2012 […]

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Calvin L. Dodge

Age 81, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away January 16, 2014. He was born in 1932, in Lansing, son of Clinton and Edith Dodge. Calvin proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and DeWitt VFW Post #671. He retired from Diamond […]

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Muriel A. Platte Matthews Walker

Age 90, of Lansing, MI, went to be home with her Lord on January 15, 2014 after a short illness. She was born in Hersey, Michigan, on June 14, 1923 to Avenial and Julia Hale. Muriel attended country school and moved to Lansing at the age of twelve. She graduated […]

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