Obituaries

Jeanne S. Swanson

Age 95, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016, in hospice care at Ingham Regional Assisted Living.  She was born in Washington, DC, on May 3, 1921, and grew up in Alexandria, VA.  She was preceded in death by: her parents, J. Eliot and Cecil Spaulding; her husband, Bob; her son Philip; and her sisters, […]

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Brunhilde M. "Bruni" Davies

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 1, 2016.  She was born October 20, 1924, in Plauen, Germany.  After high school, she attended interpreter’s school in Munich.  Following WWII, she worked for the American Army in Berchtesgaden, Germany.  She immigrated to the U.S. in 1956.  Bruni married Art Davies in 1957, and was a […]

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Irene Dean

Irene Dean, age 86, of Lansing, MI, was a much loved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend.  She left this life on October 29, 2016.  Born Edyth Irene Macy, August 17, 1930, she was raised in Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University.  She went on to complete a master’s degree in education.  She became […]

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Kathie R. Vugrinovich

Age 66, of Haslett, MI, passed away November 1, 2016. She was born January 12, 1950, in Reed City, MI, to Orville and Mildred Radunzel. There will be no service.

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David W. Collins

Age 61, of Holt, MI, passed away October 29, 2016, at home with his loving wife, Jan, and friend Jenn Castillo at his side. He was born in Highland Park, MI, to Walter and Vita (Doidge) Collins, the youngest of 5 children. Raised in a rural area he enjoyed horses, the outdoors, and his dogs. […]

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Adele C. Sampson

Age 64, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away October 30, 2016. She was born July 5, 1952, in Garden City, MI, to LeRoy and Mary Sampson. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

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William Thaddeus Wardwell

Holt, Michigan. Age 67, passed away October 27, 2016. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 20, 1948 son of U. Dale and Ruth (Lane) Wardwell. Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University and retired from MSU Police Department following 42 years of loyal […]

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John A. Bischoff

Lansing, Michigan. John Albert Bischoff, age 89, passed away October 26, 2016. He was born October 17, 1927, in Detroit, MI, to the late Carl Sr. and Mildred Bischoff.   John graduated from Eastern High School in 1945 and went on to serve in the Merchant Marines from 1945-47. John was a member of the […]

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Gloria J. (Sweet) Carter

Holt, Michigan Gloria J. Carter was born August 6, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan, to Denver and Elsie Sweet and passed away October 25, 2016, in Holt, Michigan. She graduated from Holt High School and was still an avid fan of the Holt Wrestling team for years.  On April 3, 1954, she married Donald Carter.  Gloria […]

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Diane R. Peters

East Lansing Diane passed away peacefully in Charlotte, Michigan, and joined her family in heaven October 22, 2016, at the age of 71. Born November 18, 1944, to Alex and Genevieve Bollinger in Detroit, Michigan. Diane spoke often of her closeness with, and gave special meaning to, her relations with her maternal and paternal grandparents in her early life. Diane was a […]

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Oscar Earl Rayle, Jr.

Lansing, Michigan Born June 18, 1947, in Midland, Michigan, son of the late Oscar, Sr. and Marybelle Rayle, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at age 69. Surviving are his loving wife of 8 years, Sonja Rayle; 3 children: son Robert (Jennifer) Rayle and his children, Crystal, Gina Marie, Kaitlyn, and Kirsten; son Hubert (Tara) […]

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Alice Lorraine Hoisington

Lansing, Michigan. Born December 19, 1921 in Eaton County, Michigan daughter of the late Roy and Mable Flanner passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at age 94. Alice was a homemaker who always put family first.  Surviving are her 5 children: Helen Jenks of Marshall, William A. Hoisington of Lansing, Judy Gonzales of Lansing, Jean […]

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Kenneth C. Woodward

Lansing, Michigan Kenneth Charles Woodward died peacefully on October 20, 2016, at the age of 87.  He was born April 6, 1929, in Carleton, MI, to Andrew and Marian Woodward.  After graduating from Clinton High School in 1947, he attended Adrian College for 2 years and then served 2 years in the United States Army […]

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Donald Lee Reisig

Leland, Michigan. Donald was born on December 16, 1934, in Parma, Michigan, to school teacher parents, Victor A. and Bernice Reisig, and died on Friday, October 21, 2016 in Charlotte, MI.   Donald grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan, where he won a Whirlpool Corporation academic scholarship, and thereafter attended both Northwestern University and the […]

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Arcelia Mae Norman

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 17, 2016, after a brief illness.  She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church of Lansing Arcelia was born on February 24, 1924, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Floyd and Reatha Goins, both of Ohio.  Arcelia was a homemaker, […]

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Gene R. Safir

Age 72, of East Lansing, MI, passed away October 15, 2016. He was born January 7, 1944, in Bronx, NY, to Abram and June Safir. Gene received his bachelor’s degree from Bates College, and his master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. He was a professor at Michigan State University in the College of […]

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Vladimir I. Vasilenko

Age 80, passed away on October 9, 2016, in Milwaukee, WI. He was born July 18, 1936, in Belarus, to Ilya and Rachel Vasilenko. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing.

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Evan Morley Thompson

In Loving Memory of Evan Morley Thompson November 15, 2002 – October 10, 2016 Our beloved Son and faithful Brother Evan Morley Thompson came into our lives November 15, 2002 and left us far too early.  It was clear to all who met him that this boy was a joyous light, quick to smile and […]

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Helen C. Gunter

Age 99, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 10, 2016. She was born January 18, 1917, in Grand Ledge, MI, to Arthur and Daisy Placer. There will be no service.

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Paul R. Glaister

Age 42, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 6, 2016. He was born June 5, 1974, in Lansing, to Robert and Candace Glaister. A private family service will be held.

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