Obituaries

Wayne Ervin Gray

  Age 67, passed away May 29, 2015.  He was born May 2, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Ervin and Alice Gray, who preceded him in death.  Wayne was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the VFW.  He worked for over 15 years […]

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Virginia R. Jessop

Lansing, Michigan Our Mother, Virginia Ruth Jessop died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015, with the love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren surrounding her. Virginia was born in Wexford Co., Michigan, on October 4, 1914, to Earl Barnhart Leffel and Ruby Dawkins Leffel. She was predeceased by her parents, loving husband of 50 years […]

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Son Long Huynh

Son Long Huynh, 53, of Lansing, Michigan, died May 22, 2015 at McLaren Hospital. He was born September 8, 1962 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, to the late Huynh An and Nguyen Thi Nam. In 1989 he married Mary My Chau, who survives. Also surviving are his three loving children, Terry L., James T., and Kennedy […]

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Barbara Jean Parker

Age 86, passed away May 25, 2015.  She was born January 12, 1929, in Lansing, to Lawrence and Rhea (Cates) Larner.  Barbara worked as a florist in Lansing before beginning her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Norman, in 2000; sisters, Joyce Rens and Keitha Robinson.  Surviving are:  daughters, […]

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Ahmed El-Assad

Age 84, of East Lansing, MI, passed away May 25, 2015. He was born May 25, 1931, in Sudan, son of Mohamedsaed El-Assad and Eltoma Hassan. Ahmed is survived by son Tarig El-Assad, daughter Nadia Saeed, son-in-law Elsadig Hagel, and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Kaltoum […]

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Thomas W. Springstead

Age 69, of Holt, MI, passed away May 24, 2015. He was born June 21, 1945, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Thomas V. and Harriet Springstead. There will be no service.

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Skyler A. Hill

Age 18, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 23, 2015. He was born September 1, 1996, in Lansing, MI, the son of Ransom Hill and Kimberly Whitehead. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospital – Pediatrics Unit.

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Nancy Louise Parker

Holt, Michigan. Age 57, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on January 1, 1958, the daughter of Jim Parker and Faith Rassette Parker. Nancy worked as a graphic artist for 30-plus years and served as an adjunct professor at Lansing Community College for 29 […]

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Gabor Kemeny

Gabor Kemeny was born in 1933 in Budapest, Hungary, died May 21, 2015, in Okemos MI.  He served on the faculty at Michigan State University from 1968 to 1998 in the fields of Theoretical Physics and Biophysics. He is survived by his wife, Katy, his daughter, Nicole, and 3 grandchildren.  His humor, intelligence, and kindness […]

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Marilyn Lou Cone

Lansing, Michigan Mary Lou was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 28, 1930 to Doris and Orton Greenman, the second of their two daughters. She went to be with his Lord on May 20, 2015. She graduated from Holt High School in 1948 and married the love of her life Donald Robert Cone on September […]

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Matt D. Funk

Age 50, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 19, 2015. He was born September 13, 1964, in Chicago, IL, son of Lawrence and Kathleen Funk. A private graveside service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Helen Irene Elliott

Age 77, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away May 19, 2015 in Lansing. She was born March 22, 1938 in Painesdale, Michigan to the late John and Toini (Marttila) Kovala. Helen was a graduate of Hancock High School in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and later became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Helen was a Member of Plymouth Congregational Church; […]

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Marion E. Rockwood

 Age 87, of Mason, MI, passed away May 19, 2015. She was born November 6, 1927, in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, daughter of the later Nelson and Elizabeth Storing. Marion was united in marriage to Willis J. Rockwood on August 27, 1949. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She is survived by her […]

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John M. Taylor, Sr.

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 18, 2015. He was born April 12, 1933, in White Cloud, Kansas, son of the late Claude and Laticia Taylor. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Marjorie A. McKowen

Lansing, Michigan Marjorie McKowen passed away May 15, 2015, aged 85 years.  She had lived in Lansing for almost sixty years. She was brilliant at being a mom to Scott McKowen and Carol Loveless, and she was a proud grandmother to Justin Loveless. She threw exceptional birthday parties, made fabulous Halloween costumes, favored cats (and […]

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Dr. Abdul Abbasi

Age 88, of Okemos, MI, passed away May 15, 2015. He was born September 21, 1926, in Sehwan, Pakistan. Private prayers will take place at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 900 S. Harrison, East Lansing.

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Robert D. DeLoach

  Age 88, of Holt, MI, passed away May 15, 2015.  He was born October 17, 1926, in Jackson, MI, to Clyde and Mildred DeLoach.  Bob graduated from Leslie High School where he was active in sports.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy in the Philippines.  Bob was the owner […]

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Bonnie Jean Costerisan

Age 85, of DeWitt, MI, passed away May 13, 2015.  She was born August 27, 1929, in Orlando, FL, to Leonard and Elsie Stover.  After graduating from college in 1951 and marrying Floyd, she worked four years as a secretary for Saranac Machine Co. in Benton Harbor, MI.  In 1955 they began their family and […]

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Amor Bouraoui-Karoui

Age 86, of East Lansing, MI, passed away May 12, 2015. He was born on March 18, 1929, in Sousse, Tunisia. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 900 S. Harrison, East Lansing. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. The […]

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Jean V. Dachtler

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away on May 14, 2015. Jean was born on October 27, 1922, in Kalamo, MI, the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Cottrell. She retired as a secretary for the Lansing School District. Jean is survived by her son, Ted (Laurie) Dachtler, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded […]

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