Obituaries

Timothy Lee Fox

Age 59, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack on April 20, 2015.  He was born in Lansing on August 29, 1955.  He was a 1974 graduate of Lansing Everett High School where he lettered in basketball and baseball.  He then graduated from Central Michigan University.  He was a member of […]

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Mary Ellen Claggett

Mary Ellen Claggett, age 74, passed away on April 18, 2015, with her family by her side.  She was born in Lansing on January 6, 1941, the daughter of Hoyt and Irma (Shoup) Penabaker. Mary Ellen was an active member of the Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church and retired from the Lansing School District Personnel Dept.  […]

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Gary F. Glasscock

Lansing, Michigan After a short, brave battle with lung cancer, Daddy passed peacefully away on the morning of April 12, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family.  Gary was born December 31, 1951 to Dee and Janet Glasscock.  He loved good music, playing pool, fishing, Tigers baseball, recalling stories of days gone by and […]

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Annette M. Jacobs

Of Princeton, New Jersey (formerly of East Lansing, Michigan).  Passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at age 90.  Former Lansing Community College Professor.  Graveside prayers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan with Rabbi Amy Bigman officiating.

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Edna A. Morlok

Lansing, Michigan Edna A. Morlok went to be with her Lord and beloved parents, Carl and Sadie Morlok, on April 10, 2015. Edna will long be remembered as a loving, pleasant person. She was dearly loved and will be missed very much by her only remaining sister, Sarah Morlok Cotton. Edna was one member of […]

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Nang Van Le

Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 8, 2015. He was born April 19, 1944, in Phuoc Tuy, Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Theresa, daughter Jennifer Le, son-in-law David Tran, and many other family members and friends. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at […]

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Douglas L. Chapin

Age 52, of Holt, MI, passed away April 6, 2015. He was born December 21, 1962, in Lansing, MI, the son of Rodney, Sr. and Nancy Chapin. Douglas leaves behind his parents; brother, Rod; 2 sisters, Shireley Chapin and Sally (Jack Redmond) Chapin; 14 nieces and nephews; and 2 great-nephews. There will be no service. […]

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Eulalah E. McDonald

Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 4, 2015. She was born September 11, 1918, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur, Sr. and Olive Linsea. There will be no service.

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Virginia M. Bancroft

Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, passed away April 2, 2015. She was born July 4, 1921, in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Carl and Myrtle Light. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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Blanche Louise (Richey) Dunn

Mason, Michigan A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went home to be with her Lord on April 4, 2015, at the age of 93.  Born to Burdon and Katie Richey on January 14, 1922, in Alma, MI, she was the eldest of seven children. Surviving Blanche are her loving husband, Lawrence Dunn; daughters, […]

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Mildred Elizabeth Tompkins

Mildred Elizabeth Tompkins, age 95, was called by her angels to be with the Lord on 4/5/15.  Born October 8, 1919, to Frank and Myrtle Mae Schmitt; she spent her early years in Berea, Ohio, near Cleveland.  After graduating high school, Mildred taught tap dancing and was an aspiring model.  As times were tough in […]

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Anna J. Lampela

Born June 26, 1928, passed away April 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by:  her dear husband of 48 years, Allen Lampela; brothers, Joseph Joseph and Louis Joseph; sisters, Mary Joseph, Emily (Roger) Peck and Kathryn Joseph; half sister, Edna (Abe) Alekel; half brother, Sheridan (Ann) Joseph.  She is survived by: three daughters, Cynthia […]

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Lois Ann King Lintern

Lois Ann King Lintern, born 3/21/27, Berea, OH, died 3/30/15, East Lansing, MI. Lois was the beloved wife of John Caldwell Lintern (d. 2/14/10), and loving mother of Richard (Donna) Lintern (d. 4/9/13), Susan (Michael) Dunkelberger, and Pamela Lintern. “Granny” was dearly loved by her grandchildren, Casey L. (Michael) Rogers, J. Garrett Fletcher, R. Kirk […]

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Carl Richard Powers

Williamston, Michigan Carl was born in Pax Branch, West Virginia, on August 8, 1930, to Harry and Mercedes (Gooding) Powers. He died on March 29, 2015, at the age of 84. Carl enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. He retired as vice president of Michigan Millers […]

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Melody Ann Seymour

Born October 29, 1945, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 25, 2015 following a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. Melody is predeceased by her parents James and Virginia Terrill of Lansing, MI.  Cherished memories will reside with her husband of 51 loving years John Seymour, children William (Denise) Seymour, Jane (Chad) […]

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James Duffy

Perry, Michigan Age 90 passed away, March 26, 2015. He was born December 8, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska son of the late Frank and Alice Duffy. James “Jim” was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a Military Police during WWII, retired from General Motors where he worked as a Tin Smith and was a longtime […]

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Frank Hospodor

Age 92, of Holt, Michigan, passed away March 23, 2015, in Eaton Rapids. He was born October 2, 1922, the son of Steve and Katherine Hospodor. Frank was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Africa during WWII; he later worked at Oldsmobile retiring after 34 years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, […]

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Charles David “Dave” Ridgway

Lansing, Michigan Dave was a gentle, kind and sweet man who loved his family, friends, and all things outdoors, especially gardening. He died peacefully at The Willows of East Lansing Retirement Home on March 24, 2015. Dave was born in Washington, D.C. to Robert H. and Bernice R. Ridgway on December 12, 1930. He spent […]

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Margaret E. "Peg" Tarpoff

Age 93, passed away March 21, 2015.  She was born in Lansing on June 15, 1921, and has been a lifelong resident of the Lansing area.  Peg was a past member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church, and is a current member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and the Ingham Medical Center Signet Society.  […]

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Kathryn "Marge" Folkringa

Age 95, passed away March 18, 2015.  She was born January 2, 1920, in Grand Rapids.  Marge and her husband, Louis, moved to Lansing in 1941.  She worked for the State of Michigan Department of Transportation, retiring in 1974 and was a member of Immanuel Community Reformed Church.  Marge was a collegiate diver and was […]

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