Obituaries

Jane Rose Steinhauer

Lansing, Michigan. On June 2, 2016, at the age of 79, Jane became a Blushing Bride when she was reunited with her one true love in heaven, Gordon Steinhauer. She was born July 26, 1936, in Lansing, to Louis and Louise Evans. Jane retired from AT&T and was a proud lifetime member of the Communication […]

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Elmie Austin

In memory of the Rock of her family, we want to praise God for giving this woman to Michael J. Austin and her family.  She was a precious wife, loving mother, special grandmother, loving foster mother, and a very precious human being; and we offer to God her loving spirit.  Elmie was born January 28, […]

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Norma E. Davies

Holt, Michigan. Born March 7, 1928 in St. Joseph County, Indiana daughter of the late Kella and Iva (Hostetler) Stamper, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at age 88. Norma met her husband, George “Stan” Davies, in Junior High, knew him for 68 years and was married to him for 63 years. While he […]

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D Bruce Merrill

Age 62, has passed away. He was born September 29, 1953, in Lansing, to Donald and Elizabeth Merrill. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to Potter Park Zoological Society, P.O. Box 80324, Lansing, MI  48908.

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Karen A. Fenton

Age 68, of Okemos, MI, passed away May 29, 2016. She was born February 2, 1948, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Barbara Pettengill. She is survived by her children, and other family members and friends. No local service will be held.

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Jean A. Fitch

Age 97, passed away May 29, 2016.  She was born July 14, 1918, in Owosso, to Harry and Erma Fitch.  Jean attended Michigan State College, graduated from Detroit Business College, and worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury in the Investments Division, retiring in 1983.  She was a member of Central United Methodist […]

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Gracie Lee Ansley-Henning

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 26, 2016. She was born September 2, 1928, in Valliant, Oklahoma, to Jim and Corine Clark. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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Judy A. Grose

Age 57, of DeWitt, MI, passed away May 26, 2016. She was born February 7, 1949, in Charleston, WV, to Paul and Harriet Grose. There will be no service.

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Richard O. Kosht

Age 97, peacefully left this earth for heaven on May 24, 2016.  He was born March 17, 1919, in Lansing, to Omry and Daisy Kosht.  Richard graduated from Lansing Central High School and served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea and Australia during WWII.  At age 18, he began working at Auto Owners Insurance […]

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Steven M. Sage

Age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 22, 2016. He was born February 10, 1949, in Ionia, MI, to the late Dale and Eleanor (Cottrell) Sage. Steve retired from GM after 38 loyal years of service. He enjoyed turkey, deer and moose hunting with his brothers and son. He loved to spend time at […]

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Jerry A. Wilson

Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 passed away, May 20, 2016 in Plainwell, Michigan. He was born February 8, 1939, in Lansing to the late Perry and Josephine (Maier) Wilson. Jerry grew up on Lansing’s South Side, where he attended Everett High School, where he played the Tenor Saxophone in the band. Following graduation he enlisted in […]

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Laurence D. "Larry" Fowler

Lansing, Michigan  On May 20, 2016, Larry journeyed from this life to join our Father in Heaven, leaving his body with all its pain and suffering behind after a fierce battle with melanoma. Staying behind are his wife, Elaine Tycocki Fowler, sons David Tycocki and fiancée Elizabeth Murphy Lather, children Ben and Hannah Letzer, and […]

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Melvin H. Kramer

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 18, 2016. He was born October 27, 1928, in Heil, North Dakota, to the late John and Matte Kramer. Melvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Lansing Masonic Lodge #33 F.&A.M. and American Legion Mount Moriah Post #460. […]

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Betty Jane (Gray) McKouen

Lansing, Delta Township Angels do walk on earth for our mother was one. We were truly blessed to have her as our mother. At age 92, mom left us to join her husband and family on May 16, 2016. Born on Leap Year Day, February 29th, she only had a real birthday every four years. […]

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William Robert "Bill" Chaliman

Haslett, Michigan William Robert “Bill” Chaliman passed away at his home in Haslett on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the age of 71. Bill was born on November 1, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan, and was a lifelong resident. He was the first child and only son of Patricia McGill and Willie Chaliman. Bill was preceded […]

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Teresa Araoz

 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.  Her family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the memorial service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice or to St. […]

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Elbert Junior "Al" Stuber

Al Stuber (Junior, as he was called by some), age 78, of Holt, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease).  He was born June 20, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, to Elbert and Elizabeth Stuber, who preceded him in death, along with his sisters, Joyce, Connie […]

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Robert F. Kohn

Age 84, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 10, 2016. He was born August 24, 1931, in Dowagiac, MI, to Erwin and Ethel Kohn. He retired as a Michigan State police officer. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, his children, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at […]

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Mark A. Baur

Mark Allen Baur of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2016 at the age of 59.  Mark was born March 28, 1957 in Lansing to Robert Baur and Mary Alice Baur (Price). As the second of five kids, he understood the importance of family and that was something that he carried with him […]

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Anita Salinaz Moneypenny

Lansing, Michigan Anita Lillian (Spehar) Moneypenny was born to Thomas and Elaine Maloney, March 14, 1963, in Washtenaw County, MI. Anita lived in New Boston and Detroit, Michigan, until she was 15 years old, she then moved to Taylor, Michigan, with her Uncle Eddie and Aunt Arlene Spehar. She graduated from Kennedy High. Anita would find her […]

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