Laura A. Ely
Age 88, of Lansing, MI, born on October 29, 1928, passed away December 23, 2016. She was a lifelong Lansing-area resident. She began her working career at REO Motors and was an employee and officer of Superior Electric of Lansing, Inc. for 50 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with her husband of 68 years in their motor home.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Ely; son, Wayne (Lavinia) Ely; daughter, Evelyn Ely; grandchildren, Arlo (Becky) Ely and Ella (Dustin) Reinert; a great-grandson; two sisters, Mildred Warren and Ellen Otto; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to WKAR-TV or Meals on Wheels through Tri-County Office on Aging.
Ray Mance
December 26, 2016 at 7:24 pmSorry for your loss Don, I’m sure she will be missed.
Nannette Helmic
December 27, 2016 at 11:12 amShe will be truly missed by my entire family. She was a Grandma to us all.
Dale L. Markham
December 27, 2016 at 7:51 pmCousin Don, I’m deeply saddened at Laura’s passing. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jolene White
December 28, 2016 at 3:26 pmDon, I’m so sorry to learn of Laura’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Wayne, Livinia, and your entire family at this very difficult time.