Obituaries

Joel D. Eisenberg, M.D.

Okemos Joel D. Eisenberg, M.D., clinical and interventional cardiologist passed from this life on November 30, 2016, over a year following his diagnosis with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. He was born in Hannibal, MO, on October 14, 1952, to Paul and Marcia Eisenberg. After graduating from Ste. Genevieve High School as Valedictorian, he attended the […]

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Gus S. Siettas

Age 58, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 26, 2016. He was born May 30, 1958, in Lansing, to Sotirios and Peggy Siettas. There will be no service.

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James E. Oade

Memorial service: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 918 Comfort St., Lansing, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Marjory M. Patton

Age 90, of Mason, formerly of Holt, passed away November 27, 2016. She was born August 3, 1926, in Ypsilanti, MI, to Francis and Rachel O’Connor. Marjory is survived by her children, Michael (Lisa) Patton, Kathleen (Ned Barden) Patton, Colleen (James) Wallace, Molly Ann (Bill) Cox, Kevin (Carla) Patton, and Christopher Patton; 15 grandchildren; 11 […]

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Betty Jane Sweitzer

Age 92, of East Lansing, MI, died peacefully on November 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born in Lansing to George H. and Goldie Kimble Miller.  She loved to tell of her childhood years during the Great Depression, living on a small farm near Dansville, attending a one-room school.  Later she returned […]

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Jerry Arthur "Tink" Lockard, Jr.

Born February 10, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan son of Jerry Arthur Lockard, Sr. and Maureen Rae (Crowley) Lockard passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at age 58. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Lynette Lockard; their children, Kristi (Josh) Taylor and Joseph (Stephanie Davis) Lockard; seven grandchildren, Storm, Caitlynn, Joshua, Savannah, Nyah, […]

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Stanley Welton Mutersbaugh

Stan Mutersbaugh of Okemos, MI, age 86, passed from this life to the next on November 24, 2016. He was born in Red Oak, Iowa on August 24, 1930, the son of Ross and Ella (Welton) Mutersbaugh. Stan grew up in Detroit and graduated from Michigan State University in 1952. It was there he made […]

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Janie Aylsworth

Beloved wife, mother, and teacher, Jane “Janie” Aylsworth, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 23,2016.  Janie was born on June 11, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to Margaret and Marino “Gene” Scarpone and was the eldest of seven children.  Growing up, Janie had an innate talent for teaching and dreamed of one day becoming an […]

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Joseph "Chet" Iwanik

Age 94, of Bath, MI, passed away November 21, 2016. He was born July 3, 1922, in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Anna Iwanik. He worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office. Per Chet’s wishes, there will be no service.

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Victoria R. (Evanoff) VerPlanck

Age 67, passed away November 19, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Vicky was born January 26, 1949, in Lansing, to Carl and Luba Evanoff.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Vicky is survived by:   her husband, Alan VerPlanck; Anna, Zoe and Carl (Nicola) VerPlanck; sister, […]

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Huong Thi Huynh

Holt, Michigan. Born April 8, 1932 in Nha Trang, Vietnam passed away November 18, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan at age 84.  Huong is survived by her husband, Huy Tran; 7 children, Toan Tran, Kim-Phuong Tran, Minh Tran, Thanh Tran, Hoang Tran, Oanh Hoang, and Thu Tran along with many grandchildren and other extended family members.  […]

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Michelle Lee (Grant) Dymond

Lansing, Michigan. May 12, 1950 – November 18, 2016 Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan, to Russell and Jeanne Grant. She was a lifelong Lansing resident, graduating from Everett High School. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her grandchildren were her greatest passion. She attended all their plays, soccer games, basketball games, […]

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Ashley Nicole Baryames

Ashley Nicole Baryames passed away on November 14, 2016, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born in Lansing, on September 7, 1984, and grew up in East Lansing. Ashley’s childhood summers were spent with her family in northern Michigan, watching 4th of July fireworks, searching for Petoskey stones on Lake Michigan, and after dinner trips […]

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Laura J. Huelskamp

Age 52, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 17, 2016. She was born July 8, 1964, in Morristown, NJ, to Richard and Flowerance Counterman. Laura graduated from Holt High School and Albion College. She worked for the Michigan State University Health Team and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lansing. Laura loved being […]

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Clement J. “Clem” Caron

Clement “Clem” Caron of Holt, Michigan passed away on November 14th, 2016 with his family by his side. Clem was born on October 24th, 1925 in Ishpeming, Michigan to Charles and Louise Caron. Clem proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the owner and operator of a carpentry and home […]

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Ramiz Hourani

Lansing The family of Ramiz Tamir Hourani celebrates a life that was full and rich. Ramiz was born March 3, 1921, in Deirmimas, Lebanon, and passed away November 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Ramiz came to this country in 1957, and was proud to become a U.S. citizen, but he still cherished his […]

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William S. "Bill" Bathie

Age 60, of Okemos, MI, passed away November 13, 2016. He was born January 28, 1956, in Glen Cove, NY, to Alexander and Cora Bathie. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for cholangiocarcinoma research, WKAR, or a […]

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Carolyn M. Bush

Age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 14, 2016. She was born October 17, 1949, in Lansing, MI, to Ernest and Bernice Janetzke. Carolyn worked as an account tech for the State of Michigan – State Police for 45 years. She retired in 2014. She enjoyed stamping as a craft, camping, and riding in the […]

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Beverly W. Lockhart

Age 84, passed away November 11, 2016, after being diagnosed with heart disease 20 years before.  She was born February 7, 1932, in Detroit, to George and Mildred Wollgast.  Beverly’s lifelong career in nursing included working in hospitals, nursing homes and doctor offices, and ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics.  She was an avid reader and […]

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Leonard James "Jim" McDonald

Leonard James “Jim” McDonald, 91, of Holt, formerly of Lansing and Dimondale, passed peacefully to a new life on the morning of November 12, 2016.  Born August 5, 1925, in Cheboygan, MI, he married Flora Birdsall on June 22, 1947, in Cheboygan two days after she graduated from high school.  They moved to Lansing where […]

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