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Arnold "Mac" Dickerson

Mac Dickerson passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the age of 83.  He was born January 30, 1929 in Benton, Twp. to Hiram and Rena Dickerson.  Mac was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, stationed in Germany where he met and married the love of his […]

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Phyllis J. Leonard

Phyllis Joyce Leonard, 85, died May 12, 2012 in Pinckney, MI.  Born April 16, 1927, in Flint, MI, to Ivah and Florence (Cooley) Church.  She graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1945 and was a member of Chilson Hills Baptist Church.  On October 18, 1948, she married Thomas R. […]

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Donald B. Howland

Mr. Donald B. Howland, of Lansing, died May 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 6, 1927 to Bertha and Harry B. Howland, Donald spent all of his life in Lansing. He worked for over 50 years for the A.A. Smith Insurance Agency. He was a devout Catholic […]

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Sherali A. Haji

Age 75, of East Lansing, passed away May 11, 2012. He was born May 15, 1936, in Tanzania, the son of Allarakhia and Sakina Haji. A prayer service will be held from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in […]

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Larry N. Mollitor

Age 70, of Williamston, passed away May 9, 2012. He was born July 12, 1941, in Lansing, the son of Nicholas and Dora Mollitor. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012, at West Locke Wesleyan Church, 2652 Haslett Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. In lieu […]

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Tim L. Ryckman

Age 56, passed away May 9, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born February 15, 1956, in Lansing.  Tim was a quality engineer at Ogihara America for 24 years.  He enjoyed bowling and coaching Holt softball.  Tim was a loving family man who always put his family […]

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John C. and Dorothy D. Stabler

John C. Stabler Sr.  age 92, Jan. 13, 1920 – Feb. 11, 2012, and Dorothy D. Stabler, age 79, Dec. 3, 1925 – June 1, 2005. There will be a graveside service to inter their cremains, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Chapel.  Arrangements […]

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Pamela Ann Moore

December 29, 1947 – April 2, 2012  You are invited to celebrate her life on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at River Terrace Church, 1509 River Terrace, East Lansing, Michigan. Pamela was the 1975 State Poster Citizen for the developmentally disabled for the State of Michigan, traveling the state, […]

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Dorothy V. Gonzales

Age 68, of East Lansing, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 8:15 a.m. after several years of illness and declining health. Dorothy was born July 19, 1943 to parents Jesse M. Gonzales and Susie V. Gonzales both of whom are now deceased. Dorothy retired from the Michigan Dept. of Mental […]

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Senada Heko

Age 53, of Lansing, passed away May 8, 2012. She was born January 8, 1959, in Capljina, Bosnia, the daughter of Mustafa and Mujesira Kapetanovic. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, at The Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison, East Lansing, […]

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Jacquelynn "Jackie" Kipp

Age 76, of Mason, passed away May 6, 2012. She was born April 30, 1936, in Holt, the daughter of Maynard and Margaret Gates. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Mason Community Church, 1000 E. Columbia St., Mason, MI  48854. The […]

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John D. Keersmaekers

Age 56, of Lansing, passed away May 6, 2012. He was born August 9, 1955, in San Diego, CA, the son of John and Alice Keersmaekers. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, at Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing, MI […]

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Clara E. Burrell

Age 98, of Lansing, passed way May 4, 2012. She was born April 27, 1914 in Springville, Iowa, the daughter of Orlin and Margaret Emmons. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Norman "Gene" Pearce

Age 78, passed away on May 4, 2012.  He was born in Holt on July 1, 1933, to the late John “Bob” and Bernice Pearce.  Gene graduated from Holt High School, Class of 1951.  He was an outstanding athlete, winning “All State” honors in football and a state championship in […]

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Elizabeth Smith

Age 69, of Holt, passed away May 2, 2012. She was born February 9, 1943 in Winfield, Kansas, the daughter of George and Tersia Hassard. A Remembrance Gathering will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at her home, 3971 Mountain Glade Dr., Holt, MI

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Shirley J. Pettit

Age 64, of Lansing, passed away May 3, 2012. She was born July 7, 1947, in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Bert and Geraldine Pettit. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Lucy L. Esmay

Lucy’s life came to an end on May 1, 2012. For years Lucy struggled courageously with pain, anxiety and depression. Lucy was born in Lansing on June 15, 1959 to Robert and Victoria Marker. She was currently of Lansing. Lucy was a devoted and loving mother and wife and surviving […]

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Eldona Kay Burghdoff

Eldona passed away on April 30, 2012 at the age of 74. She was born on March 12, 1938. She was currently of Lansing. Eldona was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by two sons, Randy (Molly) Burghdoff, Steven (Donna) Burghdoff; two daughters, Connie […]

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Robin “Rob” Wilcox

Age 82, of East Lansing, passed away April 30, 2012.  He was born May 30, 1929, in Jackson, MI, to Earl and Nora Wilcox.  Rob grew up in Lansing, graduating from Eastern High School in 1947.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  After the military, he […]

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Elloyce "El" G. Crane

Elloyce “El” died in Christ on Monday, April 30, 2012 at the age of 96 years. He was born February 16, 1916, in Lansing, the son of the late Harold and Eda Crane. He was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lansing, a veteran of WWII serving in the […]

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