Obituaries

Betty Jane (Gray) McKouen

Lansing, Delta Township Angels do walk on earth for our mother was one. We were truly blessed to have her as our mother. At age 92, mom left us to join her husband and family on May 16, 2016. Born on Leap Year Day, February 29th, she only had a real birthday every four years. […]

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William Robert "Bill" Chaliman

Haslett, Michigan William Robert “Bill” Chaliman passed away at his home in Haslett on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the age of 71. Bill was born on November 1, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan, and was a lifelong resident. He was the first child and only son of Patricia McGill and Willie Chaliman. Bill was preceded […]

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Teresa Araoz

 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.  Her family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the memorial service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice or to St. […]

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Elbert Junior "Al" Stuber

Al Stuber (Junior, as he was called by some), age 78, of Holt, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease).  He was born June 20, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, to Elbert and Elizabeth Stuber, who preceded him in death, along with his sisters, Joyce, Connie […]

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Robert F. Kohn

Age 84, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 10, 2016. He was born August 24, 1931, in Dowagiac, MI, to Erwin and Ethel Kohn. He retired as a Michigan State police officer. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, his children, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at […]

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Mark A. Baur

Mark Allen Baur of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2016 at the age of 59.  Mark was born March 28, 1957 in Lansing to Robert Baur and Mary Alice Baur (Price). As the second of five kids, he understood the importance of family and that was something that he carried with him […]

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Anita Salinaz Moneypenny

Lansing, Michigan Anita Lillian (Spehar) Moneypenny was born to Thomas and Elaine Maloney, March 14, 1963, in Washtenaw County, MI. Anita lived in New Boston and Detroit, Michigan, until she was 15 years old, she then moved to Taylor, Michigan, with her Uncle Eddie and Aunt Arlene Spehar. She graduated from Kennedy High. Anita would find her […]

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James Robert Hanchett

Age 83, passed away May 8, 2016.  He was born November 13, 1932, in Lansing, to Oscar and Sarah Hanchett.  James graduated from high school, attended college and joined the U.S. Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Forrestal.  After his military service, he was employed at Ameritech as a switch supervisor. He was preceded […]

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Bruce D. Pettit, Jr.

Lansing, Michigan. Born September 9, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, son of the late Bruce and C. Audrey (Purchis) Pettit, Sr. passed away on May 6, 2016. Bruce was a graduate of Bath High School, drove truck for 30 years, was a member of Teamster Local #580. He was also a life member of Lansing Lodge […]

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Margaret Briggs

Mason, Michigan. At the age of 89 Margaret went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2016. She loved to laugh, and visit with her friends, relatives and family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lawrence; daughters: Colleen Briggs, and Darlene (Tom) Zajac; two grandchildren: Jacob and Danny Zajac; brothers: Keith […]

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Jane M. Conti

Lansing, Michigan. Age 90, passed away on May 6, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jane was born on June 23, 1925 in Lackawanna, New York, the daughter of Antonio and Giacondina (Oddy) DeSantis. Jane was married to Orlando A. Conti on June 23, 1945; they were married for 63 years. […]

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Peter Iven Jackson

Peter Iven Jackson, 81, of Lansing, MI, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 11, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Ann, his children Crystal Collins, Lansing; Karen (Michael) Cote, Plainwell; Alan Jackson, Hilton Head, SC; Deanna (Ben) […]

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Eulogio L. Bermudez, Jr.

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 5, 2016. He was born September 27, 1938, in Three Rivers, Texas, son of Eulogio, Sr. and Hilaria (Lira) Bermudez. Eulogio is survived by his first wife, Juana Rosa Bermudez; children, David (Frances) Bermudez, Dalia (Ernesto) Garza, Corinna (Felipe) Garza, Adam (Carol) Bermudez, Junior Garcia, Larry (Deborah) […]

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Arthur K. James

Age 84, of East Lansing, MI, passed away May 3, 2016. He was born November 5, 1931, in Lansing, MI, to Kenneth and Vera James. Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #7. He is survived by his son, […]

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Michael D. House

Laingsburg, Michigan While his ability to remember was diminished by dementia, Mike, or Mikie as his friends called him, will never be forgotten.  His humor and enthusiasm will be remembered by his family and his many friends.  Mike was born September 14, 1937, in Lansing, to Harold and Bernice House.  He graduated from Sexton High […]

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Carol I. Pentoney

Age 80, passed away on May 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on Dec. 7, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Oscar and Lora (Corson) Wild.  Married to Thomas Pentoney, they shared 40 years of life together.  Employed with the Lansing School District for 35 years, she touched the lives […]

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Katherine L. Cummings

Lansing, Michigan Katherine was born February 24, 1926, and passed away May 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cummings and her son Jack Cummings. She is survived by her son, James Cummings, daughter Susan Cummings-Findel (Stefan), daughter-in-law Joy Cummings, grandson Brent Cummings, grandson Trevor Cummings (Katherine), granddaughter Rebecca Cummings (Kaisle), […]

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Edward H. Wallace

Edward H. Wallace, 78, of Westphalia, MI, passed away on April 30, 2016. He was the son of Leo and Mildred (Shaver) Wallace, born on October 17, 1937. He was a machine repairman at General Motors (Oldsmobile) for 39 years, retiring in 1999. Ed married Doris Miller in 1958 and they had two children. He […]

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Kathryn Eldene Bowland

Kathy passed away May 1, 2016. She was born December 17, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, and grew up with her parents Gene and Lavina Bowland and brother Earl D. Bowland in Coleman, MI. She continued living with her parents at Higgins Lake, MI, until 1995 when she moved with her mother to Holt, Michigan. For […]

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Robert Clair Smith

Age 84, passed away May 2, 2016.  He was born April 25, 1932, in Grayling, Michigan.  Robert worked as a Principal for Howell Elementary School. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline; his sons, Scott (Christy) Smith and Jeff (Mary) Smith; his daughter, Carol (Jim) DeMario; 1 grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren; step-children, […]

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