Obituaries

Carol Humphrey

Age 86, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Lansing. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Carol was born on October 23, 1930, to Frances and Nettie Knight in Saginaw, MI. She was formerly married to Bob Dingman and Bill Humphrey. Carol will never be forgotten by her beloved […]

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William Edward Tucker

July 1, 1926 – April 14, 2017 William E. “Bill” Tucker of Lansing passed away April 14, 2017, after suffering a stroke. The son of British immigrants, he was born July 1, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. Bill earned the rank of Eagle Scout while a student at Redford High School. He joined Junior ROTC at […]

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Ella L. Cowan

Age 103, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away April 13, 2017. She was born on November 14, 1913, in Demopolis, Alabama, to Thomas and Cad Lucy Jones. Ella and William had 7 children: Carrel, Bernadette, William, Selena, Doloras (Gary), Patrick, and Michael; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded […]

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Richard A. Lorencen

Age 60, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 13, 2017. He was born May 2, 1956, in Lansing, to Richard and Phyllis Lorencen. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Phyllis L. Quinn

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 11, 2017. She was born December 18, 1929, in Boston, MA, to Alexander and Louise McGregor. There will be no service.

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Mary Anne Max

Age 84, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away April 5, 2017, due to an aneurism.  She was born October 10, 1932, in Lansing, to Elmer and Hulda Cowdry.  Mary worked for Bank of America as a bank vault clerk for 30 years.  After retirement from the bank, she worked at Wendy’s for 20 years.  She was […]

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Tamera Jo Briggs

Age 52, of Twin Lake, MI, passed away April 7, 2017. She was born November 30, 1964, in Muskegon, MI, to Michael and Carolyn Briggs. There will be no service.

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Patricia Lee Fulcher

Age 75, of Holt, MI, passed away April 7, 2017, in Holt. She was born December 27, 1941, in St. Louis, Michigan. Patricia worked for Spartan Plastics. She loved to fish and have fish fries, was an avid Shuffle Board player, and loved shopping. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Mark) Barclay; son, Russell Fulcher; […]

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Mary W. Luginsland

Mary W. Luginsland, 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away on 8 April 2017 at her home in Lansing after a short but courageous fight against sudden illness.  She was born Mary Elizabeth Wellman on 11 January 1939 in Lansing as the second daughter to Dr. John and Elsie (Vial) Wellman. She graduated from the University […]

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Walter Lawrence Beeman

Holt, MI formerly of Grawn, MI Born October 7, 1928, in Traverse City, Michigan, son of the late Walter R. and Olive (Arnold) Beeman passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at age 88. Following Walter’s retirement from General Motors he moved to Duck Lake and enjoyed many years there.  He was an avid fisherman […]

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Marilyn L. Poland

Eagle Marilyn Louise Exelby was born January 19, 1932. She passed away April 9, surrounded by her family:  Her husband of 59 years,  Murray “Dick”, sons Richard and Bruce, his wife Brenda, and as she would say, her two favorite grandkids, Duncan and Jacqueline.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mildred […]

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Phyllis M. “Phyl” Dunn

Age 86, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 6, 2017.  She was born December 24, 1930, in Lansing, to Guy and Clella Johnson, one of 12 children.  Phyllis worked at Fisher Body Corporation, as a cook for FMC Corporation (John Bean Division) and as a telephone operator for the State of Michigan.  She loved music, […]

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James Marshall Reid

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church. Visitation will be at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Friday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lansing or Lansing Promise.

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Chu Nu Yang

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 4, 2017. He was born December 6, 1925, in Xiengkhoun, Laos, to Chong-Ying Yang and Yee Xiong. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1108 N. US 27, St. Johns, MI. Interment will follow […]

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Donald F. Johnson

Age 93, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away on April 4, 2017.  He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on March 17, 1924, to Francis and Fern (Mastellar) Johnson.  His family later moved to East Detroit, where he graduated and was a two-time state champion wrestler.  Don attended Michigan State University, where he pursued a […]

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Leona K. “Lee” Browne

Age 94,  of Hudsonville, MI, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away April 4, 2017. She was born April 3, 1923, in McBride, MI, to Benjamin and Edna Kraft. Lee enjoyed bird watching and maintaining her flower garden as she loved flowers. She is survived by her son, Alan (Cindy) Browne; grandchildren, Gregory (Jauna) Browne, Stephanie […]

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Ethel Clingerman Donn

Age 89, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 3, 2017. She was born November 15, 1927, in White Cloud, KS, to Charles and Nell Clingerman. Ethel graduated from Eastern High School in 1947 and retired from the payroll department at St. Lawrence. Her family would especially like to thank Holt Senior Care and Rehab Center […]

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Ann Kron, 84, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully on April 3, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing after a prolonged illness, surrounded by family and friends. She leaves her daughter Lisa (Madeleine), son David (Shoshana), grandson Ben, nieces Debbie and Cindy, sister Kathy, nephew Bob, dear friends Tom Gauthier, Erica Holman, and Ken Salzman, and […]

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Nancy E. Milne

Lansing Nancy Elizabeth Milne passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on September 29, 1925, the eldest child of Francis and Edith (Frost) Baxter. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, where she made friendships that would last throughout her life. Nancy attended Michigan State College, earning a bachelor’s […]

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Fidel R. Ovalle

Age 27, of Holt, MI, passed away March 29, 2017. He was born October 3, 1989, in Lansing, MI. A private family service will be held

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