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Arthur James Faussett

  On October 29, 2013, at age 83, Arthur went to be with the Lord.   He was currently of Holt, MI. He graduated with the class of 1948 from Holt Public Schools where he played football, basketball, and ran track.  Arthur served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. […]

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Alma "Ruth" Damen

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away October 26, 2013. She was born April 10, 1925, in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Nora Creekmore. She is survived by her grandson John Michael (Jenny) Damen and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by […]

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Patricia Sanker Kay

Age 90, a resident of East Lansing for the last five months, formerly of Stuart, FL for more than 30 years, died October 28, 2013, at The Marquette in East Lansing. She was born September 23, 1923, in Hamilton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Hilda Sanker. Pat […]

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Helen I. Karkau

Helen I. Karkau born February 19, 1923 and passed away on October 26, 2013. Helen was married to the love of her life, Martin Karkau for 48 ½ years he preceded her in death in 1990.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Earl and Marion Morey; sister […]

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Peter R. Basolo

Retired Michigan State Police Captain Peter R. Basolo, age 79, of Okemos, MI, passed away October 25, 2013. He was born April 3, 1934, in Caspian, MI, son of Peter P. and Ann Basolo. A private family service will be held.  

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Sharon L. Rockhold

Age 74, of Holt, passed away October 23, 2013. She was born June 26, 1939, in Mason, MI, daughter of Wilfred and Pearl Jewett. She is survived by her husband, Orvil “Ike” Rockhold, Jr., children Phylis Michard, Brian Rockhold and Peggy Welton, as well as many other family members and […]

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Sharon Kay Dunn

Age 71, of Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013.  Sharon was born in Lansing, MI on December 20, 1941 to the late Lester and Lucile Lietzke. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack, who was also her partner in the Prinit-In-A-Minit South, Inc. She is […]

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Kenneth C. "Bunky" Gregory

Age 81, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 22, 2013. He was born October 22, 1932, in Lansing, son of Kenneth and Louise Gregory. There will be no service.

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Bette Sue Rittman

  Age 71, of Dimondale, Michigan, passed away October 21, 2013. She was born January 8, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Wepman.  Bette was first and foremost a loving wife, mother and grandmother, along with being a fantastic educator. She was very proud […]

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Paul Dionise

Age 89, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 21, 2013. Paul was born November 26, 1923 in St. Ippolito, Italy to Virginia DeRose Dionise and Sam Dionise. In 1937 he came to America with his mother and brother Pat and settled in Stanton, MI. They eventually moved to Lansing and […]

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Pearl L. Fenby

Age 78, of Grand Ledge, passed away October 18, 2013. She was born May 13, 1935, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Perry and Hazel Hart. She is survived by sons Gerald Fenby, Robert Fenby and Clark Fenby, Jr. and many other family members and friends. The service will be private.

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Charles L. "Charlie" Brower

Age 80, passed away October 18, 2013.  He was born November 28, 1932, in Benton Harbor, to Raymond and Mabel Brower, who preceded him in death.  After graduating from high school, Charlie  joined the military, serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  After the military, he worked for […]

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Joseph J. Kobus

Joseph J. Kobus passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan on August 21, 1927 to the late John and Julia Kobus. Joseph was a member of St. Casimir Church in Lansing. He attended grade school at St. Casimir and was […]

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Marie Bork

Marie Bork, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the age of 102. She was born on April 13, 1911 in Lincoln, Nebraska the first of 9 children to Charlotte and Adam Brumm. She and William Bork were married on May 27, 1934 […]

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Edward D. Cary

Edward Dale Cary, born March 28, 1935, died October 16, 2013 of Alzheimer’s.  He was currently of Holt, MI, He was predeceased by his parents, Wayne and Emma Cary; his sister, Margaret and his niece, Hope.  He attended Eastern High School, was an All-State Champion wrestler in 1952 and 1953, […]

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Robbie L. Heim

Age 88, passed away October 15, 2013.  She was born August 19, 1925, in Dresden, Tennessee, daughter of Ruben and Lois Bowlin. Surviving are:  daughter, Joy Dafoe of Holt; son, Joseph Heim of Lansing; son-in-law, Tom Reed of Alma; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Dick Bowlin; and many nieces, nephews […]

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Arlene D. Zuker

Age 92, of Okemos, MI, passed away October 14, 2013. She was born July 15, 1921, in Lansing, MI. Arlene served as the secretary for Zuker Tires for many years. She had worked for JCPenney, Montgomery Ward and Knapps. During WWII she worked at the REO plant. Arlene loved animals […]

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Mary E. Aikey

Mary Aikey, age 85, of East Lansing, MI, died October 14, 2013. She was a Women’s Hall of Fame honoree, Executive Director of the Lansing YWCA, State Chair for Michigan International Women’s Year, former professor at Great Lakes Bible College, a volunteer for Michigan AARP, and President of her condo […]

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Jean A. Shawver

Jean A. Shawver was born November 1, 1934 in Lansing, MI to Walter and Theodora Jenvey and died on Friday, October 11, 2013. Jean married Thomas L. Shawver in 1962 and they celebrated 46 years together before his death in 2008. Jean was involved in the Lansing community having taught […]

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Sara Elizabeth Harrison

Evangelist Sara Elizabeth Harrison, was born September 13, 1929 in Etowah, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the age of 84, at Sparrow Hospital. Sara was passionate about serving the Lord and served as an Evangelist at Apostolic Tower of Power Temple in […]

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