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Christy Clark Nichols

Christy Clark Nichols, 86, died March 24, 2013, at Hospice of Lansing’s Stoneleigh Residence. The admirable care she received during her short time in the hospice program was a fitting finish to her five year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Christy was born in Louisville, KY to Edward R. and Dorothy Park […]

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Mabel (Benedict) Pittman

Age 88, passed away March 22, 2013. She was born in Lansing on April 21, 1924, to Lester and Bessie Phillips. She attended Lansing Public Schools, graduating in 1942. Mabel held several different jobs, including working as a welder at Fisher Body during World War II. She enjoyed square dancing […]

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Bruce L. Smeltzer, Jr.

Age 40, of Holt, MI, passed away March 21, 2013.  He was born February 24, 1973, in Lansing, and graduated from Holt High School, class of 1991.  Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Surviving are:  his son, Chase; grandson, Mason; his parents, Susan and Bruce, Sr. of Holt; sister, Bobbie […]

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Audrey Mae Manes

Audrey Mae Manes, age 84, of Holt, formerly of Battle Creek and Yuma, AZ, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013.  Audrey was born in Hymon, KY on January 18, 1929. She worked with the Yuma, AZ Police Department, Casa of Yuma and Lansing Police Department as a volunteer. She was […]

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Roger Lee Garner

Age 62, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 20, 2013.  He was born December 23, 1950, in Leslie, MI.  Roger was the owner of Roger’s Cline Tire in Mason, MI. Surviving are: his mother, Blanch; sisters, Joyce, Doris, and Deloris; son, Roger “Pete” (Michelle) Garner; grandchildren, Tyler and Kelsey; longtime […]

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Mary Margaret Heiser

Age 69, died surrounded by family on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Born April 22, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan, She was preceded in death by her husband Kenard Heiser of 51 years. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and friend she will be greatly missed. Survivors are her children, Debra Ellis, […]

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Frank A. Wheeler

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully on March 19, 2013.  He was born February 12, 1925 in Lansing the son of Frank and Naomi (Pickworth) Wheeler.  He was preceded in death by his wife Daisy Wheeler. He is survived by his loving son, Matthew Wheeler.  Also surviving are his […]

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Jane Frances (Fleming) Maki

Age 71, of Holt, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 of Multiple Myeloma.  Jane “Missy” was born in Jackson, MI on August 21, 1941 to Clare and Mary Jane (Bullinger) Fleming. Jane grew up on a farm in Pleasant Lake, Michigan.  She attended high school at St. John’s in […]

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Catherine Anne Purchis

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 15, 2013.  She was born on May 4, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, to Gerald and Mary Lou (Lipka) Eddy. Catherine was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School in 1953. She then attended MSU and graduated in June 1957 with a […]

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Helen R. Brackney

Age 82, of Holt, MI, passed away March 14, 2013.  She was born May 9, 1930, in Traverse City, the only daughter of Michael and Gladys Brief.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Sheila Campbell; grandson, Jason; her parents; and brothers, Robert, Joseph, Leonard and Anthony. […]

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Richard M. "Dick" Andrews

Age 71, of Crystal, MI, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born March 8, 1942, in Lansing, to Elmo and Leone Andrews. He is survived by his wife Beverly and many relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial […]

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Clinton E. Bemrose

Age 65, of Mason, passed away March 12, 2013. He was born June 9, 1947, in Lansing, to Samuel and F. Cora Bemrose. Clinton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He loved beekeeping and enjoyed cooking. He was a member of the Holt United Methodist Church. […]

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Charlene R. "Char" Friar

At the age of 69 Char went home to be with her Lord, March 6, 2013. She was born in Lansing, August 14, 1943 to Ray and Ruth Lowden. She was of Holt, MI. Char was a retired Holt School bus driver. She loved spending time with her family, listening […]

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Wilfred “Joe” Pullman, Sr.

Age 94, of Okemos, formerly of Lansing, passed away on March 7, 2013. Wilfred was born in Custer, MI, on January 25, 1919, the son of Arza and Enza (Wheeler) Pullman. Wilfred retired from General Motors. He was First Vice President of the Retirees’ Local Chapter 652, worked on many […]

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Jerry P. Patterson

Age 51, of Lansing, passed away March 3, 2013. He was born July 3, 1961, in Anderson, South Carolina, to Eddie Jackson Jr. and Betty Williams. He graduated from Westside High School, and is survived by his Mother and Father, sons Jermichael Patterson and Hernando Johnson, granddaughter Sariah Johnson, sisters […]

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Frank Ochoa, Jr.

Age 69, of Lansing, passed away March 3, 2013. August 3, 1943, to Ignacia and Frank Ochoa Sr., in Brownsville, TX. Frank was a member of Spanish Church of God for 43 years, and a GM retiree. He is survived by his wife, Rosa, of 51 years; 4 children and […]

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Henoc Z. Hudy-Velasco

Henoc Zacarias Hudy-Velasco was born February 17, 2013, in Lansing, to Peter Hudy and Maria de Hudy. He passed away March 3, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital Ave., Lansing, MI. In lieu […]

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Carol Louise Spagnuolo

Mason, Michigan. Born November 21, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of Grant and Velma (Schneeberger) BeVier went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at age 66 following a short battle with cancer. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who leaves behind […]

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Donald C. Kugel

 Born July 31, 1923 in Ludlow Township, Iowa son of the late Carl and Esther (Hermeier) Kugel passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at age 89.  Donald served in the U.S. Army and was a retired General Motors employee. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Barbara Kugel; his son, […]

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Violet E. Davis

Age 94, passed away February 28, 2013.  She was born November 25, 1918, in Lansing.  Violet was a lifelong member of Pennway Church of God.  She worked at Oldsmobile until 1946, and had also worked at Yankee’s where she managed the snack bar.  Violet enjoyed doing ceramics, sewing, crocheting and […]

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