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Virginia L. Comly

Of Lansing, Age 93, passed away, June 22, 2012. She was born June 7, 1919 in Camden, Michigan to Ralph James and Hazel Lois (Scott) Schlaybaugh. Virginia was a graduate of Lansing Central High School in 1937, and later went on to work as a Stenographer for the U.S. Treasury Department, […]

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Tanya A. Pillow, Ph.D.

Age 64, of Lansing, passed away June 22, 2012. She was born October 17, 1947, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Howard and Juanita Armstrong. Tanya graduated with an Ed.S. degree from MSU and went on to earn her doctorate from LaSalle University. She was a member of Alpha Kappa […]

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Hamilton H. Srigley

Age 86, of Holt, passed away June 20, 2012. He was born November 23, 1925, in Bad Axe, MI, the son of Hiram and Ora Srigley. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow in Maple […]

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George M. Kessler, Ph.D.

  Born July 26, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania son of the late Frank and Sophie Kessler passed away at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the age of 94. George showed unconditional love and generosity for everyone he met and will be fondly remembered. Surviving are his son, […]

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Paul L. Hartgerink

Paul, age 81, of Lansing, Delta Twp., went to his heavenly home June 19, 2012. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, June 4, 1931 to Millard and Marian (Mouw) Hartgerink. He lived in the Lansing area since 1941, graduated from Sexton High, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. Paul […]

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Floris U. Miller

Age 81, of Lansing, passed away June 19, 2012. She was born August 24, 1930, the daughter of Vernon and Ursula Middaugh. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Delta Center Cemetery, 7301 W. St. Joe Highway, Lansing, MI.

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Elaine Therease Ranshaw

Age 62 young, another warrior laid down her arms after a long battle and walked into the Lord’s arms as He called her home to be with Him. Born July 15, 1949, the daughter of Leland and RoseMary Warner in Charlevoix, MI. She was currently of Dimondale, MI. She was […]

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Terry Lynn Parsons

Age 70, of Eaton Rapids, passed away June 17, 2012. Terry was born on February 7, 1942, in Lansing, MI, and was formerly of Holt, MI. He worked for GM for over 30 years in skilled trades as a tool grinder and loved spending time with his family at Lake […]

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Carl R. Brock

Age 89, passed away June 15, 2012.  He was born December 20, 1922, in St. Joseph, MI, to Elsie and Alonzo Brock. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Eldora Evelyn (Bancroft) Brock, after 52 years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Alonzo Jr., […]

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Lee Harley Dibble

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away June 12, 2012.  He was born July 17, 1926 in Holloway, Michigan to Donald and Norma Dibble and they preceded him in death. There will be a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the Central United Methodist Church, 215 […]

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Dr. Richard Eugene Griffin “Doc”

Dr. Richard Eugene Griffin, known to many as “Doc”, Professor Emeritus, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Michigan State University, went to be with his beloved wife, Grace, whom he met in third grade, on June 12, 2012, while he was being cared for at Burcham Hills. Dr. […]

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Stanley Alexander McClure

Age 95, of Holt, passed away June 13, 2012. Stanley was born on May 16, 1917, in Garfield, MI where he grew up with his 11 siblings on their family farm. He was formerly of St. Charles, MI. He was a farmer and became a skilled carpenter in the construction […]

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Charlene R. Bennett

Age 88, of Crystal, MI, passed away June 9, 2012. She was born July 12, 1923, in Lansing, the daughter of Edmond and Bernice Hotchkiss. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage.

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Marvin Edward Piehl

He passed away peacefully at the age of 83.  Marvin was born on July 21, 1928 in Edgar, Wisconsin; and moved to Michigan in 1953. He was currently of Holt. He is survived by his wife Donna of 61years; his children: Thomas (MaryLou) Piehl of Traverse City, Patricia Barrett of […]

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Alexander “Al” Ryan Amber

Beloved son of Benjamin L. & Rachael D. Amber and beloved brother of Troy L. (Carole) Amber & Jacob E. Amber, passed way June 6, 2012, at the age of 26. Al was born April 30, 1986, in Lansing, Michigan. As an accomplished world traveler, Al was passionate about healing […]

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Ruth E. Wilson

Age 97, of Lansing, passed away June 7, 2012. She was born December 5, 1914, in Tiptonville, TN, the daughter of Joshua and Lillie Williams. Ruth began teaching school in Cronanville, TN in a one-room schoolhouse at the age of 16. She also taught in Phillippy, Proctor and Sidonia, TN. […]

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Genevieve Lynette “Gen” Parker

Genevieve Parker departed this life peacefully at home on June 6, 2012, at the age of 93.  She was currently of Grand Ledge, MI. She was born on January 2, 1919, at the Knox family farm in Clarkston, Michigan, to Emily Knox Beardslee and her husband Alvin.  She was the […]

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Sr. Airman Brent L. Tausz

Age 23, passed away May 29, 2012.  He was born May 31, 1988, in Lansing, MI.  Brent attended school in Holt and Potterville, and graduated from Mohave High School in Bullhead City, AZ, in 2007, when he joined the U.S. Air Force, achieving the rank of Senior Airman. Surviving are:  […]

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Daisy June Esch

Loving mother, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 five days shy of her 93rd birthday. She was of Lansing, formerly of Grass Lake. Surviving are her two daughters, Devota (Bruce) Sherman of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and Donna (Patrick) Lawrence of Tecumseh, Michigan; seven grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; along […]

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John M. Donn

Age 87, of Lansing, passed away June 5, 2012. He was born January 2, 1925, in Gladwin, MI, the son of Ernest and Amelia Donn. John was a veteran of World War II, serving proudly with the U.S. Army during the European Theatre. He was a life member of VFW […]

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