Obituaries

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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Lana L. Holton

Age 65, of Bath, MI, passed away October 9, 2016. She was born October 27, 1950, in Queens, New York, to Murray and Sadie Landsman. Lana was a member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing. She is survived by her children, Chris (Jennifer) Holton, Tony Holton, B.J. (Cathy) Holton, and Bethany Holton; grandson, Spencer […]

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Merlene D. Chadwell

Age 75, of Mason, MI, passed away October 9, 2016. She was born April 13, 1941, in Lansing, to Merl and Ruby Larner. Merlene retired from General Motors. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Lansing and she also belonged to a card club that played every Tuesday for over […]

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Fred N. White

  Lansing Fred Nathaniel White passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016, at the age of 89, with his wife Norrene by his side.  He was born November 5, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Inez (nee Hinton) and Fred O. White.  He attended the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.  […]

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Pamela L. (Beckwith) Kutas

Age 74, of Concord Township, Ohio, passed away October 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born March 25, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan. She attended Resurrection High School in Lansing, class of 1960. Pam was a member of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Mentor, the Woman’s Jr. Club, and also The Mentor Woman’s […]

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Isabel Aloy Ros Miles

Isabel passed from this earth at 2:00 a.m. on 10/04/16. She was born in Barcelona, Spain, on October 28, 1926, to the late Mariano and Isabel Ros. Isabel was a very kind & caring lady. She took the time to assist others. Isabel liked dressing up for any occasion and getting together with family and […]

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Assunta L. “Susie” Pecora

Assunta L. Pecora, 98, passed away peacefully in her home on Oct. 2, 2016. Assunta “Susie” was born in Cosenza, Italy, daughter of Luigi & Filomena (Bozzo) Baldino. She immigrated to the United States in August 1937 and worked alongside her father in their family grocery story on Willow Street. She ‘.vas wedded to Vincent […]

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Douglas W. Shroyer

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 28, 2016. He was born September 16, 1937, in Lansing, to George and Matilda Shroyer. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, at The Salvation Army Church, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI  48912.

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Dr. Maxine A. Eyestone

Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University. Age 93, of Lansing, MI, died September 28, 2016. Dr. Eyestone was born in Lansing on July 28, 1923, attended Old Lansing Central High School, where she was graduated with the class of January 1941. She worked for the Lansing State Journal as theater critic, college correspondent, and assistant to […]

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Robert P. Lane

Age 75, of Holt, MI, passed away September 26, 2016.  He was born in Charlotte, MI, on November 13, 1940, to Robert and Dorothy (Smith) Lane.  Robert worked at Michigan Bell for 34 years.  Robert’s life centered around his children and grandchildren. Surviving are:  his wife of 40 years, Lana; children, Frank (Marilyn), Bruce (Johanna), […]

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Dora E. Ode

Age 96, of East Lansing, MI, passed away September 25, 2016. She was born September 24, 1920, in Lansing, MI, to Jay and Eloise Robbins. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa House, Lansing, MI.

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