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Jane Mary Armitage

(February 17, 1934 – December 19, 2013) Jane passed peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada with the comfort of her family by her side. Jane was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan and studied art at Michigan State University.  She completed her degree at University of Calgary […]

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Marjorie A. Moore

Marjorie A. Moore, 88 (March 29, 1925 – January 15, 2014), a life-long resident of Lansing, is survived by her daughter Suzanne Moore, her life-time friend Donnie Holmes, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded by her husband Harold A. Moore and her daughters Camille, Marjorie, and […]

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Lavina A. Parker

This beautiful woman was delivered into the arms of her Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on January 15, 2014, at age 83. She was born September 6, 1930, in St. Johns. Lavina was a member of Holt United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening with her husband, canning, camping, and […]

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Berttina Wentworth Helmers

Berttina W. Helmers was born Blanche Berttina Brown on August 9, 1919, in Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of William Labry and Blanche Dade Brown. Her father was an officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps, stationed at the Frankfort base. The family returned to their home in Henderson, Kentucky, six […]

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Lewis Allan "Lew" Becks

Lewis “Lew” Allan Becks, 70, passed on to be present with his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2014, after a 2-year battle with cancer. He will always be remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, friend and teacher; life-long learner; Torah scholar and enthusiast; and avid gardener, fisherman and […]

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Robin Ricketts-Kuhn

Age 49, passed away January 11, 2014.  She was born September 28, 1964, in Lansing, and graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1982.  After high school, Robin attended Craig’s College of Beauty.  She worked at Minor Creations, as well as being owner and operator of Twice Upon A Child […]

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Lai Hoang

Age 93, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 10, 2014. She was born March 4, 1920. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014, at St. Andrew Dung-Lac. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-8 p.m. Friday.

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Ali Akbar Zand

Age 82, of East Lansing, MI, passed away January 10, 2014. He was born March 31, 1931. A gravside service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery.    

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Thomas T. Dines

  Age 65, passed away January 10, 2014.  He was born February 10, 1948, in Lansing, to Theodore and Mary Dines.  Tom worked as a salesman in various industries, and enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his family, and Spartan games. Surviving are:  daughters, Denice (Lawrence) Duffy and Stephanie Dines; […]

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Andrea Lynn Robinson

Age 41, of Webberville, MI, passed away January 8, 2014. She was born July 15, 1972, in Lansing, MI. Andrea loved her children and family dearly. She attended Ithaca High School and was a former employee of Atrium in Howell. She is survived by her life partner, Jake Standlick; daughters, […]

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Marcelo Solórzano, Sr.

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 8, 2014. He was born January 16, 1933, in San Miguel Durango, Mexico, son of the late Cresenciano and Juana Solórzano. Marcelo was the founder of Mexico To Go and was a member of Spanish Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived […]

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Rick L. Taylor

Rick Taylor, of Holt, MI, age 60, loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald S. Taylor and brother, Randy. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Cindy Taylor; daughters, Nicole (Darren) Smith, Renee […]

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Virginia Perkin

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  Virginia was born March 23, 1922 to the late Cliffton and Eva Robinson. Virginia was a long-time member at Holt United Methodist Church. She retired from Michigan State University after working there for many years. Virginia loved traveling, especially […]

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Leonard A. Wilson

Age 86, of Holt, MI, passed away January 4, 2014. He was born July 16, 1927, in Grand Rapids, MI, son of the late Stephen and Icyle Wilson. A memorial service will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in spring 2014.

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Barbara Hilliker Grant

Barbara was born December 23, 1923, to Mark James Hilliker and Edith Stanke Hilliker in the City of Lansing.  She attended schools in the Lansing School System, graduating from Lansing Central High School in June of 1941.  After graduation, Barbara attended Lansing Business University.  During the war years, Barbara was […]

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Eugene M. Briggs

Age 83, passed away January 1, 2014. He was born November 28, 1930, in Lansing, son of the late Mulfred and Jessie Briggs.  Gene graduated from Sexton High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after 42 years from the U.S. Postal […]

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Bruce A. Eddy

Age 59, of Olivet, MI, passed away December 29, 2013.  He was born March 11, 1954, in Flint, and graduated from Okemos High School in 1972.  Bruce was an equipment operator at Phillip Scarboro Construction, and was a foreman for Francis Fine Homebuilder.  In 1978, he started his own business […]

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Robert C. “Bob” Higdon

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away December 25, 2013. He was born July 9, 1926, in Mason, MI, son of the late Clare and Inez Higdon. Bob was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired as a TV engineer from WKAR and was a longtime member of South […]

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Barbara J. Starkey

Age 82, of Mason, MI, passed away December 25, 2013. She was born July 3, 1931, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Muriel Bodenbender. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. […]

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Lawrence R. Chandler

Age 89, passed away December 22, 2013.  He was born February 15, 1924, in Holt.  Lawrence was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the DAV.  He retired after 38 years as a sheet metal mechanic.  Lawrence was preceded in death by his […]

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