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Henry Allan “Hank” Barth

Hank died peacefully at his home at Harris Development Center in Haslett on November 13, 2013. He has gone to see and be with his parents, Allan and Irene, in heaven. Hank attended CMH Transitions North for many years. A lover of chocolate and Johnny Cash, Hank was a blessing […]

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Margaret Kooken

 Born February 29, 1932, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Kovacs) Slivenick, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at age 81. Surviving are her cousin, Carol Weber and Carol’s daughter Lyna Arquilla along with many, many dear friends whom Marge worked very hard to stay […]

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Don E. Basinger

Age 59, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 10, 2013. He was born April 8, 1954, in Lansing, son of Hobart and Dorothy Basinger. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Chapel […]

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Pearl M. Smith

Age 99, of Warren, MI, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away November 12, 2013.  She was born February 1, 1914, in Isabella County, MI, to Loftus and Cora Campbell. Surviving are son: C. Tom (Diane) Smith; grandchildren: David Smith and Tammy (Jon) Davis; great-grandchildren: Andrew, Emily and Ashley Davis; and […]

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Norma Jean Trentham

Age 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 10, 2013. She was born July 14, 1928, in Lansing, daughter of the late Vermond and Bernice Gillespie. She is survived by her children, Joey Trentham, Jamie Trentham, Nancy Williams and Jodi Nichols, her grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. […]

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Betsy W. Andros

Betsy Andros, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and community volunteer died Monday, November 11, 2013, at Timber Ridge in East Lansing. She recently celebrated her 98th birthday. She was born September 12, 1915 in Cardiff, Wales and had lived in the Lansing area since age 5. She graduated from Lansing […]

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Donald Robert Cone

Don was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 12, 1928, to Ernest and Marie Cone, the youngest of their 3 children.  He went to be with his Lord on November 10, 2013.  He graduated from Holt High School in 1946.  Don married the love of his life, Marilyn Lou Greenman on […]

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Nell M. Wolfe

A caring, giving wife and mother passed away on November 10, 2013, at the age of 90, to join her husband Bob, who preceded her in 1997. Nell was born December 27, 1922, in Lathrop, Missouri to Carl and Jessie (Putnam) Lueders. She was currently of Lansing, Michigan. She retired […]

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James Robert "J.R." Riggle

Age 69, Onondaga, Michigan, passed away November 8, 2013 at his home. He was born March 3, 1944 in Lansing to Rance “Bud” and Lorene (Ringenberg) Riggle. Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, later worked for General Motors, retiring after 38 years. He was a member of Local […]

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Steven L. Kibbey

Bellevue, Michigan. Age 57 passed away, November 6, 2013 in Bellevue. He was born January 22, 1956 in Lansing to Donald and Carol Kibbey.   Steve is survived by his sons: Jason Kibbey of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and B.J. (Jodie) Smith of Crosby, Texas; grandchildren: Parker and Hannah Smith; […]

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David C. Ralph, Ph.D.

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 6, 2013.  He was born January 12, 1922, in Muskogee, OK, to Earl and Rea Ralph. David was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy as a navigator and a lieutenant from 1941 until 1945.  He received his AA degree […]

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Virginia K. "Ginny" Graham

Virginia K. Graham passed away November 8, 2013. Ginny has joined her Higher Power and beloved husband Robert Graham in the next step of her journey to celebrate a new beginning in heaven.  Ginny was also preceded to our Heavenly Father by her great-grandson, Christos Kalagis. We cherish the positive […]

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Lawrence T. Alexander

 Lawrence Theodore Alexander, of East Lansing, MI, born November 14, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York to Harriet and Martin Alexander, died November 7, 2013, in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carryl Alexander, his daughters Meredith (Albert) Ernst, Barbara (Curtis (dec)) Lange, his grandchildren Jeffrey […]

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Robert W. "Barney" Barnhart

Age 86, of Holt, MI,  passed away, November 5, 2013 in East Lansing, Michigan.  He was born April 13, 1927 in Lansing to Clyde and Ella (Corser) Barnhart. Barney was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy; a nearly 40-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organic gardener for over 60 years, […]

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Stuart L. Moore

Age 77, of Okemos, MI, passed away November 5, 2013. He was born August 30, 1936, in Deckerville, MI, son of the late Marcus and Helen Moore. Stuart was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett. He was an […]

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Jorge E. González

Jorge E. González, 63, of Lansing, MI, passed away on November 5, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1950 in Cali, Colombia. Jorge retired from General Motors-HVAC/REF and worked at LCC as a soccer instructor for 25 years. Besides his love for his family, his passions were bicycling, swimming, […]

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Barbara Jane McLean Hacker

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully at home with her family on November 3, 2013.  She was born in Lansing, MI on April 9, 1935 to Edwin and Verona (Oakes) McLean. Barb graduated from J. W. Sexton High School and Michigan State University, and taught school in Marshall […]

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Marc H. Simon

Age 27, passed away November 2, 2013.  He was born March 7, 1986, in Garden City, MI.  Marc graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor degree in Communication.  5 weeks ago, he began working for Nolan Transportation Group as a National Account Manager and was proud of his accomplishments, […]

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Howard Joseph Martin

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 31, 2013.  He was born September 29, 1921, in Lake City, PA.  Howard graduated from Reid Township High School in 1939, and joined the military.  While in the U.S. Army, he was relocated to Lansing, where he met and married Yvonne DuBreuil […]

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Gerald (Jerry) F. McKouen

Age 92, of Lansing, Delta Township, passed away on October 29, 2013 under the loving care of his family. Born at his uncle’s home in Lansing, MI, he was preceded in death by his parents, Martin L. McKouen, and LaVanch K. McKouen, and sister Madelene Draher. He is survived by […]

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