Obituaries

Doris “Joan” Hickman

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, in Lansing. She was born February 3, 1937, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Edward and Flossie (Thomas) Sommers. Joan was raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and later moved to Lansing where she worked at MSU for almost 36 years, retiring in 1997. She loved […]

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Norman K. “Norm” Garnett

Age 83, passed away February 17, 2017.  He was born November 20, 1933, in Marshall, to Robert and Alma Garnett.  Norm attended Central Michigan University for his undergraduate studies, and graduated from Michigan State University with his Master’s degree.  He was a French and Humanities teacher at Holt High School for 30 years, retiring in […]

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Lyle Lee Stephens

Age 85, passed away February 15, 2017.  He was born September 24, 1931, in St. Johns, to Earl and Iva (Irish) Stephens.  Lyle graduated from Imlay City High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea during the Korean conflict.  He began his career working for the Michigan State Police, in the Department […]

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Kirk E. Shewchuck

Age 62, of Holt, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in Holt. He was born October 14, 1954, in Cheboygan, Michigan, to Nicholas and Jane Shewchuck. Kirk was an accountant and the CFO at ACD.net for many years. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam Shaver; his mother, Jane Shewchuck; sister, […]

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Herman S. Bricker

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 15, 2017. He was born March 19, 1925, in Detroit, MI, to William and Ethel Bricker. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Rabbi Amy B. Bigman of Congregation Shaarey Zedek officiating. Interment […]

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Nancy M. Lore

Age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away February 6, 2017. She was born August 7, 1935, in Lansing, MI, to Clifford and Dorothy Flintz. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

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Jo Anne Woodrough

Age 80, of Holt, MI, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Lansing. She was born July 16, 1936, in Lansing to Harold S. and Catherine “Helen” E. (Melendy) Barnes. Jo Anne was raised in Holt and later became a Practical Nurse for the State of Indiana, working in the VA Hospital for 28 years. She […]

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Emma Jane Leipprandt Scandary, PhD

Lansing, Michigan. Jane, as she was commonly known, was invited to her personal party in heaven by Christ on February 9, 2017, after 93 spectacular years on earth. Her peaceful passing was preceded by her husband of 60 years, Theodore John, who she now joins in His glory. Jane was born on September 12, 1923, […]

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Alta I. Keehn

Age 96, of Bath, MI, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 6, 2017, in Okemos. She was born September 29, 1920, in Eaton Rapids to the late John and Florence (Young) Swartz. Alta was a longtime member of the Bath Baptist Church. She had a pioneer spirit, being an avid hunter of […]

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Lorine Rodgers

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 4, 2017. She was born September 25, 1933, in Tallulah, Louisiana. Lorine worked for the State of Michigan for 28 years. She was a long-term member of Paradise Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member of her community. She is survived by her children, Desma Rodgers, […]

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Kenneth G. Allen

Age 59, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 4, 2017. He was born November 27, 1957, in San Pedro, CA, to Will and Edith Allen. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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Dorothy Hagen

Dorothy Hagen, our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, February 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lansing to Louis and Louise Evans.  Dorothy will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and fun-loving spirit. Surviving to cherish her memory is her daughter, Judy (Ronney) Amley (Hagen) of […]

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Robert C. Keck

Age 55, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 3, 2017.  He was born October 29, 1961 in Lansing, MI. Robert grew up in Indian River, MI, and worked construction in Leelanau County until he took a position at Michigan State University as a capital asset manager.  He enjoyed cheering on the Spartans and attended all […]

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Hugh E. Lockhart

Age 88, passed away February 2, 2017.  He was born January 1, 1929, in Northville, MI, to George and Viola Lockhart, who preceded him in death.  Hugh retired from Michigan State University as professor in the School of Packaging (SoP), where he focused on a specialty of Pharmaceutical Packaging and Packaging Laws & Regulation.  He […]

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Selma M. Dillon

Selma M. Dillon (Heim) longtime Holt resident passed away on February 1, 2017. She was born August 2, 1919, the youngest of five children, in Ionia, Michigan to the late Christian and Susie (Bieri) Heim. Selma graduated from Ionia High School Class of 1938. In 1944 Selma boarded a train alone traveling to New Jersey […]

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Toni M. (Behrmann) Hooks

Age 53, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 29, 2017. She was born April 23, 1963, in Lansing, MI. Toni was a loving mother to her daughters, Morgan (Ryan) Storey and Jordan (Matt) Hooks. She is also survived by her grandson, Tate Storey; sisters, Sherrie (Butch) Lenneman and Tami (Jon) Kooiman; special friend, Marvin Baisel; […]

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Justin L. Ford

Cape Canaveral, FL Justin Lee Ford, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was born on July 21, 1933 and passed away on January 25, 2017. He is survived by his wife Janet Ford. Justin was preceded in death by his first wife Marie Ann Ford and they are both survived by two sons, Len Ford […]

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Cecil B. Rosebury

Age 100, of Mason, MI, passed away January 27, 2017. He was born March 24, 1916, in West Branch, MI, to Richard and Eva Rosebury. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. His family will […]

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Barbara W. Holliday

Age 74, of Dimondale, MI, passed away January 26, 2017. She was born July 29, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, to James and Jeanne Blair. Barbara graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, MO and from Lansing Business University. She retired from the Lansing Police Department in 1995 after 20 years as a dispatcher. She […]

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John W. Koval

Age 62, of Dansville, MI, formerly of Clarkston, MI, passed away January 26, 2017. He was born July 31, 1954, in Highland Park, MI, to John and Elsie Koval. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Karen Longcore Koval; his two daughters, Julie (Jeffrey) Cassidy and Leah (Rafael Bucio) […]

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