Obituaries

Janette M. Macklin

Holt, Michigan Janette M. Macklin was the second of four children born to Philmore and Christine Cuff on March 22, 1937, in Bluefield, VA. She was educated in the Bluefield school district where she excelled academically. Philmore and Christine decided to move the family to Detroit, MI, in 1951, in search of better opportunities for […]

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Gerald Lee Whitaker

52 went to heaven on Friday, July 10, 2015, after a long illness.    He was a retired truck driver. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alice; and brother, David.  He is survived by his wife, Melissa; sister, Brenda; father and mother-in-law; sister-in-law, brother-in-law; two nieces; three nephews; lots of aunts, […]

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Beverly A. Pulford

Age 83, passed away on July 6, 2015.  She was born November 1, 1931, in Lansing, to Reinhardt and Minnie Lietzke, and was a member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and son, Kevin.  Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Pulford; daughter, Cynthia […]

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Carol Lee Hardin

Carol Lee Hardin, 79, of Buckley, Michigan, died July 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born May 4, 1936, in Allegan, Michigan, to Ward and Leona (Sebright) Bond.  She married Robert Hardin on June 5, 1972. Survivors include husband, Robert; three sons:  Mike (Kim) Landis, Patrick Landis, Mark (Terri) Hardin; three daughters:  […]

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Helen M. Bohnet

Age 95, of East Lansing, MI, passed away July 9, 2015. She was born July 27, 1919, in Traverse City, MI, daughter of the late Howard and Elsie Sweet. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her brothers, Roger and Howard Sweet; and dear sister-in-law, Ann Sweet.  Surviving to cherish her memory are […]

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Luis "Lucky" Lino

Luis, age 55, of Lansing, MI, formerly of DeWitt, passed away July 8, 2015. He was born May 18, 1960, son of the late Manuel A. Lino Jr. and Elida Martinez Lino. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Savannah Marie and Zenieda Lee Lino, and brother Rene M. Lino. He is survived by […]

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Marian Davies

April 1, 1915 – July 3, 2015 One of the great sparks on Earth flickered and went out Friday, July 3rd when Marian (Markoff) Davies peacefully passed away in her sleep at the amazing age of 100.  If the measure of our lives is how we face each day and find happiness, then Marian was […]

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Elizabeth M. St. Clair

Age 89, passed away July 3, 2015, in Johnson City, New York.  She was born April 5, 1926, in Lansing, Michigan, to Walter and Emma Gurnee. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert St. Clair in 1971.  Surviving are:  3 sons, Robert, Boyd and Gary; and several grandchildren. A memorial service will be […]

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Thomas James O’Hearn

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away on July 2, 2015.  He was born in Scottville, MI, on April 19, 1927, to John Thomas and Beatrice Kathryn (Carter) O’Hearn. He was a decorated Veteran of W.W. II, serving in the U.S. Navy.  While residing in Scottville he owned and operated O’Hearn Music Co. Surviving are […]

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Robert James “Jim” Earl

 Lansing, Michigan Born October 29, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Robert and Leila (Weber) Earl passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at age 88. Jim graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in June of 1944 and attended the University of Michigan.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean […]

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Oscar A. Krieger

Apple Valley, MN; formerly of Lansing, MI. Age 94, passed away June 30, 2015. Born February 23, 1921, in Coloma, Michigan, Mr. Krieger was a WWII veteran. He was with the Benton Harbor Police Department for 5 years and went into the life insurance industry where he worked for 25 years. Subsequently, he worked in […]

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Hoang Thanh Trinh

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 2, 2015. He was born August 28, 1927, in Vietnam, son of Duc Thanh Trinh and Tuy Thi Vu. He is survived by his wife Lan and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, […]

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Linda Susan (Olger) Anderson

Age 63, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away July 1, 2015, at home in Lansing, MI. She was born October 4, 1951, daughter of Lorraine and James Olger.  Linda was the oldest of three children, and her younger siblings are Kathy Perkins and Jim Olger. She graduated from O’Rafferty High School in 1969. Fred and Linda […]

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Edna “June” Force

Lansing, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on her birthday, June 29, 2015, at the age of 91. She was born June 29, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of John and Anna “Edna” Shook. June attended Pittsburgh University and went on […]

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Gene E. Owens

Age 77, of East Lansing, MI, passed away June 27, 2015. He was born November 12, 1937, in Arkansas, son of Elmer and Myrtle Owens. He is survived by sons Ronnie and Larry Owens and many other family members and friends. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney […]

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Jacqueline J. Miller

Age 76, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 28, 2015. She was born October 28, 1938, in Detroit, MI, daughter of Arthur and Beatrice Miller. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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Albina V. Petrilli

Age 99, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away June 29, 2015. She was born January 7, 1916, in Grenville, South Dakota, daughter of the late Jackob and Augusta Pionk. Albina was a longtime member of St. Mary Cathedral. She reached her life goal of creating a better life for blind people through organizations especially for the […]

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Maria De Los Santos Abrego

Age 56, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 24, 2015. She was born June 1, 1959, in Lansing, the daughter of Ricardo and Solia Abrego. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Kingdom Life Church, 4303 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI.

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Joseph A. Schlesinger

Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, passed away June 25, 2015. Joseph was born January 4, 1922, in Boston, MA, son of the late Monroe and Millie Schlesinger. He served in the U.S. Army and retired as a distinguished political science professor at Michigan State University. Joseph is survived by his wife Mildred, his son […]

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Gregory L. Bennett

Age 65, of East Lansing, MI, passed away June 25, 2015. He was born December 17, 1949, in Lansing, son of Lewis, Jr. and Hazel Bennett. He is survived by his brother William, sisters Leona Ray and Janice Davis, and other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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