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Charles Walker

Age 81, of Lansing, passed away January 17, 2013. He was born May 17, 1931, in Strongs, MI, to Earl and Minnie Walker. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the LSSU Foundation (Lake Superior State University), Earl & Minnie Walker Scholarship, 650 W. Easterday Ave., […]

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Donald W. Knauf

Age 83, of Mason, passed away January 16, 2013. He was born August 14, 1929, in Leslie, MI, to William and Bertha Knauf. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Linda L. Bates

Age 76, of Lansing, passed away January 16, 2013. She was born March 12, 1936, in Meridian Township, MI, to the late Earle and Lois Fohl. Linda was a 1954 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School and went on to attend MSU. She worked part time in her first husband’s […]

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Harvey J. “Jack” Gurd

  Age 69, of Holt, passed away January 13, 2013. He was born June 10, 1943, in Lansing, to Harvey A. and Gladys Gurd. Jack lived life to the fullest! He was a longtime member of Holt United Methodist Church. He is survived by his nephews, Harvey, Brett and Marshall […]

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Susan K. Croley

Age 63, of Dimondale, passed away unexpectedly January 13, 2013.  She was born October 30, 1949, in Lansing, daughter of Richard and Selma Dillon.  She graduated from Holt High School in 1967, and from Ferris State University in 1970.  She worked at Pediatric Care of Lansing for over 40 years.  […]

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Yvonne “Bub” McAttee

Age 73, of Lansing, passed away January 13, 2013. She was born July 14, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to the late Vaughn and Geraldine Blue. Yvonne was a former member of the Jaycee Auxiliary and was Key Woman in 1969. She loved her family. She enjoyed reading, bowling, […]

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Douglas L. Sweet

Dearly loved father and husband, Douglas L. Sweet, entered into heaven on January 8, 2013, at the age of 84. A graduate of Michigan State University and the Detroit College of Law, Doug served as Executive Director of Legal Aid of Central Michigan for 6 years and Director of Research […]

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Richard A. “Dick” Bowman

Age 89, of Lansing, passed away January 11, 2013. He was born March 17, 1923 in Hastings, MI, to Benjamin and Reda Bowman. Dick served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 8th Armored Division. He saw his first combat action in southern Germany, became part of […]

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Warren C. Gregory, Ph.D.

Age 68, passed away January 9, 2013. He was born April 11, 1944, in Detroit, to Warren and Stella Gregory. Warren was awarded the Certificate of Merit for his works as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He received his BA and MA from the University of Detroit and his […]

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Dema Louise (Torrey) Riel

Age 93, of Holt, passed away January 8, 2013.  She was born July 27, 1919, in Flint, MI, to Alonzo H. and Genevieve M. (Reid) Torrey.  Dema retired as Deputy Clerk from 56th District Court after 15 years.  She also volunteered at the Ingham Regional Medical Center Gift Shop, receiving […]

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Russell L. Fischer

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away January 8, 2013. He was born January 7, 1933, in Lansing, to Frederick and Jane Fischer. There will be no service.

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Georgia L. Hibbs

The light in the eyes of Georgia Lewis had passed.  With our eyes, we can see a long life of happiness and hardship.  With our eyes, we can see a creative mind, and the love for the world around her.  With our eyes, we can see the strength of will […]

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Mary Lee Mackie

Age 73, of Lansing, passed away January 7, 2013. She was born November 17, 1939, in Lansing. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Phillip, parents Lester and Dawn Sump, and is survived by 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held from 1-3 […]

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Harold W. "Hal" Halstead

Lansing, Michigan.  Age 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on January 5, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1930 in Breckenridge, MI and has been a resident of Lansing since 1960. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 and graduated from MSU […]

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Srimma N. Brooks

Age 38, of Lansing, passed away January 3, 2013. She was born May 27, 1974, in Bronx, New York. There will be no service.

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Dorothy Tanya Graham

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 1, 2013, in Pensacola, FL.  She was born March 20, 1925, in Shenandoah, PA, to August and Tofila Walacavage.  Dorothy worked as a social worker for the Lansing Housing Commission, retiring in 1993 and was a member of St. Mary Cathedral. She […]

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Zayden Joseph-Johnson Smeage

Zayden Joseph-Johnson Smeage was born on October 31, 2012, in Lansing, MI, to Samantha Smeage and Deonyte Johnson. He passed away January 2, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Cincinnati […]

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Betty Louise (Lundberg) Koessel

Age 79, of Lansing, passed away January 2, 2013 in Lansing, Michigan.  She was born September 28, 1933 in Lansing, where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Eastern High School.  Betty married her high school sweetheart, James Koessel, from crosstown rival Sexton High School, on June 21, […]

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Sherry A. Shaw

Age 70, of Lansing, passed away December 29, 2012. She was born April 10, 1942, in Terrell, TN, to J.T. “Jake” and Thelma Osteen. Sherry was a waitress for many years and was currently employed by Commercial Blueprint. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Todd) Reed of Lansing and […]

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Floyd L. Costerisan

Age 82, of DeWitt, passed away December 29, 2012.  He was born September 22, 1930, in Ironton, WI, to Fred and Jessie Costerisan.  Floyd grew up on the farm in Wisconsin.  After graduating from college in 1953, he worked for many years as a CPA, and retired from Maner Costerisan […]

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