Obituaries

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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Margaret L. “Peggy” Peckham

Margaret Peckham, 62, died surrounded by those who love her on November 8, 2016 in Naperville, IL following a short but valiant battle with cancer. She lived each day with grace, humor, and the desire to treat others the way she wished to be treated. Peggy loved theatre, travel, reading, and, most of all, shopping […]

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Lawrence G. “Larry” Jones

DeWitt Larry went home to be with Jesus on November 10, 2016. John 14:1-2. Mr. Jones was born November 4, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Charles Stewart and Emma Joy Jones. Larry served his country in WWII, both as an able seaman on the Great Lakes in 1942 and as a sergeant in the […]

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Nellie J. McKim

Lansing Passed away on November 8, 2016.  She was born in Sulligent, AL, the daughter of Toliver and Rose (Moore) Holliday.  Nellie was a well known Union Leader with Teamster Local #580 for 30 years.  She enjoyed spending time at her cabin at Lake, Michigan. Surviving are her husband, Frank Hufnagel; 2 children, Tommy L. […]

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Barbara Ann Dembowski

Age 74, of Williamston, MI, passed away on November 9, 2016.  She was born on October 26, 1942, the daughter of Arthur and Irene (Casler) Glanz.  Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, and was employed with the State of Michigan Court of Appeals for 20 years, retiring in 2006.  She loved […]

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Nancy S. Houston

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 7, 2016. She was born September 22, 1936, in Pontiac, MI, to Roy and Lillian Lovaas. Nancy truly loved the Lord, her family, though her love for crafts was a close third. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Billy; children, Rhonda and […]

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Ilah I. Beard

Age 93, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 5, 2016. She was born February 27, 1923, in Sunfield, MI, to Clarance and Maud Mosher. There will be no service.

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Eva Lorene Thompson

Lansing At the age of 78, Eva went to be with her Lord on November 4, 2016. She was born on December 23, 1937, in Hayti, MO, to George and Erma Babb. Eva was married to Billie Joe Thompson for 48 years. He passed away in 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents, […]

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Rebecca Lee "Becky" Davis

Age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 4, 2016. She was born November 20, 1948, in Gaston County, North Carolina, to Minnie and Harold Brown. Preceding her in death were her mother, Minnie Lee Fissel; father, Harold Dunken Brown; stepmother, Marie Mae (Morehouse) Brown; stepfather, James Fissel; sister, JoAnn (Brown) Smoyer; mother-in-law, Elise Davis; […]

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Virginia R. Bennetts

Age 94 passed away, November 4, 2016, in Lansing. She was born April 21, 1922, in Maybee, Michigan, to the late Carl and Sylvia (Herkimer) Rath. Virginia was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, Monroe, Michigan, and later attended Eastern Michigan University, graduating with a degree in teaching. She was lifelong member of the Country […]

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Garret W. White

Age 59, of Bancroft, MI, passed away November 4, 2016. He was born July 6, 1957, in Lansing, MI, to the late Kenneth and Doris White. Garret graduated from Waverly High School in 1975 and from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU. He worked his whole career in the dairy processing industry. […]

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