Obituaries

Betty Jane Vera Velat

Lansing, Michigan Age 83, passed away December 6, 2015. Betty Jane was born November 21, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Hucke) Pickens.  She retired from Cornell Elementary School in Okemos as Kitchen Supervisor.  Betty Jane volunteered for Lutheran Social Services in Ohio for 10 years followed by 40+ years […]

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Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Thias

Lansing, Michigan Age 85, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on December 4, 2015.  She was born in Detroit, MI, on April 25, 1930, to Thomas Joseph and Mildred (Gies) McCann. She was an active member of St. Mary Cathedral.  She graduated from Michigan State University where she began her lifelong love […]

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James Edgerton McCartney

Lansing, MI James Edgerton McCartney “Jim” left us on Sunday, November 29nd, so he could once again dance with his wife, Mary.  Jim was born October 8, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio to Edgar and Eva McCartney. He was later joined by his sister, Fran (Russell).  After graduation from High School, Jim spent one year at […]

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Howard A. "Woody" Wood

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully after a brief courageous battle with cancer on November 29, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Comstock Park, MI, on March 29, 1936, the son of Clarence and Cassie Wood and moved to Lansing as a young boy. Woody retired from Oldsmobile in […]

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Elizabeth Marie “Betty” (Preuss) (Siegrist) Keitchen

  Betty, age 96, daughter of Frank and Hannah Preuss, died November 28, 2015. Our wonderful mom, grandmother and great-grandmother will be greatly missed. She was the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters who all preceded her in death. Betty was a lifetime member of both Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Lansing Liederkranz […]

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Joan "Honey" VanDervoort Snider

Lansing, Michigan Joan “Honey” VanDervoort Snider (87) passed away in Hospice on November 23, 2015, after a sudden health failure.  She was born in Lansing on November 3, 1928, to Edward & Betty VanDervoort. Joan was a loving, thoughtful, generous, positive force – and she will be greatly missed. Joan graduated from East Lansing High […]

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Raymundo Rodriguez

Age 76, of Holt, MI, of November 21, 2015. He was born on April 27, 1939, in San Benito, TX, to Narciso and Manuela Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his children, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held in Alma, Michigan, at a later date.

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William R. Rutter

Age 86, of Lansing, MI, went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2015. William was born on August 2, 1929, in Lansing, MI, to Hazen and Laura Rutter. William was an avid gardener and Sunday school teacher. He retired from Nabisco after many years of service. He loved beautiful flowers, sweet treats and […]

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William C. Reichenbach

East Lansing, Michigan. Born January 7, 1923 in Otsego, Michigan son of the late Carlton and Bonniebell Reichenbach passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at age 92. William served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was the founder of William Reichenbach Co. in 1952, and was an avid sailor. Survivors include his two children, […]

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Stanley R. Burnett

Age 91, of Lansing, Michigan, died November 19, 2015. Born in Lansing, Michigan, September 1, 1924, to Lucy and John Burnett.  Stan served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during WWII serving in the Pacific. He attended MSU and in 1948, joined the Lansing Police Department and after serving 39 years retired as Deputy Chief in […]

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Ethel Beratta

Age 88, of Holt, MI, passed away November 19, 2015. She was born December 9, 1926, in Eaton Rapids, MI, to Sylvester and Lepha Hawkins. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason, MI. Her family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – […]

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A. Pauline Van Halst

Age 102, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 16, 2015. She was born July 12, 1913, in Lansing, MI, to Harmon and Lula Bell Van Buren. She is survived by her daughter Jane Griese, son Terry Van Halst, and many other family members and friends. A private service will be held at a later date. […]

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Mary L. Oswald

Age 89, of East Lansing, MI, passed away November 17, 2015. She was born March 15, 1926, in Detroit, MI, to John and Louise Brack. There will be no service.

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Millicent “Bobbie” Quinn

Age 87, pf Holt, MI, passed away November 16, 2015.  Millicent was born October 30, 1928, in Seneca, SC, to Marshall and Esther Lanford. Millicent is survived by her husband of 53 years, Howard; son, Randall (Marsha) Lanford of Seneca, SC; daughters, Kelly Marble and Nancy Garijo, both of Holt; grandchildren, William (Michelle) Lanford of […]

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David W. West

Age 71, of Dimondale, MI, passed away November 10, 2015. He was born April 20, 1944, in Flint, MI, to George and Marion West. He was the owner of West Laboratories. He is survived by daughter Dr. January Suarez, sons Shelby and Aaron West, as well as many other family members and friends. There will […]

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Donna Troub

Age 90, of Mason, Michigan, passed away on November 11, 2015.  Donna was born in Holt, Michigan, on June 20, 1925. Donna enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers and crocheted almost every day. She retired from the MSU Vet Clinic after several years of service. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert […]

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Brenda Kaye Kennedy

Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 6, 2015. She was born September 28, 1945, in Lansing, to Edwin and Edna Alford. There will be no service.

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Ella C. Walker

Lansing, Michigan Born January 18, 1919, in Junction City, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6, 2015, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Clara (Kramer) Baresel, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and her loving husband Francis. Surviving are: her son Craig Walker […]

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Kenneth William Perry

Lansing, Michigan Born February 1, 1925, in Mount Pleasant, son of the late Harold and Maude Perry, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at age 90.  Kenneth grew up in Mount Pleasant and Lansing.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was a former partner, along with his late brother, Robert Perry, […]

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Rev. James J "Jim" Lowman

Rev. James J “Jim” Lowman, 69, of East Lansing, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2nd, 2015, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, MI. Jim was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on January 4th, 1946 to James and Kathryn (Bolhuis) Lowman. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1964. He continued his education […]

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