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Ruth M. Hubbard

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 12, 2013. She was born on September 11, 1921, in Lansing, daughter of the late Glenn and Emma Trumble. Ruth was an accountant with McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI. She retired after 10+ years of service. She was also a very active […]

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Velma R. Jackson

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 12, 2013. She was born July 4, 1925, in Evansville, IN, daughter of the late William and Selma Florer. She is survived by her former husband, Melvin Jackson; children, Melvin (Dana) Jackson, Karen (Mike) Delamater, Charlene (Thomas) Brady, and Joyce Sherwood; numerous […]

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Ronald D. Gladstone, DVM

Age 47, of Roswell, GA, passed away in Georgia on August 12, 2013.  He was born in Lansing on December 17, 1965 the son of Marvin and Maureen Gladstone.  He was a graduate of Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He was preceded in death by his mother Maureen […]

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David Brian Hendrix

David Hendrix, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2013, surrounded by his devoted family. David was born in Lansing on May 18, 1955, to Urwin and the late Margaret Hendrix. In addition to his father, David is survived by his wife and […]

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Deana Irene Moore

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Deana Irene Moore of Mason, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2013, at the age of 86, at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, MI. She was the daughter of Leroy and Jesse (Tripp) Griffin, born November 15, 1926 in Meridian Twp., Ingham Co., […]

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Ned E. Doane

Age 85, of Holt, passed away August 5, 2013. He was born November 9, 1927, in Mason, MI, son of Lloyd and Viola Doane. He retired from Oldsmobile. He is survived by his wife Norma and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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Akhtaralmolouk Afshar-Mehrabi

Mrs. Afshar-Mehrabi, age 84, of Okemos, MI, passed away August  4, 2013. She was born May 12, 1929, in Ghazvin, Iran. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, MI.

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Robert P. "Smitty" Smith

Age 71, passed away peacefully August 3, 2013.  He was born January 17, 1942, in Lansing, to Henry and Dorothy Smith.  Smitty graduated from Haslett High School in 1960, and Married Anne Whitman in September of 1961.  He worked at GM for 30 years, retiring in 1994 as a fork […]

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Thelma M. Rens

Age 85, of Holt, MI, passed away August 4, 2013.  She was born December 16, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, MI.  Thelma was a charter member of the Holt Baptist Church. She had a passion for helping people and frequently visited shut-ins and knitted mittens and hats for others. She was […]

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Minnie B. Stewart

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 2, 2013. She was born September 30, 1925, in Brook Haven, Mississippi, daughter of Lee and Mary McGee. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013, at Abundant Grace Faith Church, 5750 S. Cedar St., Lansing. […]

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Anna Marie Sweet

Holt, Michigan.  Born June 14, 1934 in Laingsburg, Michigan daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Tucker) Mansfield passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at age 79.  A memorial service will be held at the Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 Aurelius Rd. in Holt on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 […]

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Betty Lou Combs

Lansing, Michigan. Born December 4, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Ray E. and Barbara J. (Merrill) Stiver passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at age 70. Betty retired last year from DLZ Engineering following 38 years of service and was an avid gardener and photographer. Surviving […]

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James Stanley "Jim" Gleason

Age 65, of Lansing, passed away July 30, 2013. He was born March 30, 1948, in Lansing, son of Stanley and Dorothy Gleason. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made […]

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Robert “Bob” Wright

Bob went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 30, 2013, at the age of 80. He was born to the late John and Burdella Wright on October 29, 1932, in Lansing, MI. He was currently of Bath, MI. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army as […]

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George L. Nowlen

Age 66, of Lansing, MI, passed away  July 23, 2013. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham County Animal Shelter.

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Phyllis K. Zivic

Age 63, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 28, 2013. She was born December 22, 1949, in Ironwood, MI, daughter of Steve and Agnes Zivic. Phyllis was a childcare provider and foster parent to many children throughout the years. She is survived by her children Beth and Nick, mother Agnes, […]

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Amy Natalie Richard

Amy Natalie (Michael) Richard, of East Lansing, Michigan passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on July 23, 2013.  Amy was born March 25, 1922, in Dieterich, IL.  Amy was one of nine children born to Herschel and Amy Michael. She was a graduate of Champaign High School in […]

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Doris M. West

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013.  She was born in Lansing on May 16, 1930, and has been a lifelong resident.  She was a member of the Church of The Resurrection; a former Teacher Aide at Allen St. School; and loved spending time at […]

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Deborah Lynn Norris

Age 54, of Holt, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Ann Arbor, MI.  She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 12, 1958 to Vern and Betty Norris.  Betty preceded her in death in 1996.  She was a Harry Hill High School graduate, and a faithful State of […]

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Frank A. "Tony" Fiori, Jr.

Age 36, passed away July 13, 2013, after a courageous, 2-year battle with Leukemia.  He was born July 30, 1976, in Royal Oak.  Frank was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother. Surviving are:  his wife, Bryony; children, Frank III “Nino” (7), Lorien (6), and Ryker (3); his […]

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