Obituaries

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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Edward H. Kessler

Born February 27, 1933, in New York City, Edward died September 26, 2016, in Lansing.  Ed was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He graduated from New York City Community College with a degree in electronics.  He retired from the Federal Aviation Agency at Lansing Capital City Airport as an electronic maintenance technician. […]

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Joe F. Pullum

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away September 23, 2016. He was born May 21, 1925, in Mooring, TN, to Frank and Maggie Pullum. Services will be held in Tennessee.

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Richard A. Gleason, Sr.

Lansing, Michigan Richard Albert Gleason, Sr. died peacefully on September 23, 2016. He was born on July 8, 1925, in Lansing, MI. He is survived and will be greatly missed by daughter Sandra (Sanford) Ames, son Richard Gleason, Jr., daughter-in-law Sharon Gleason, grandchildren Walter Byington V, Carrie (Juliano) Byington-Oei, Nicholas (Lydia) Gleason and three great-grandchildren, […]

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Vickie Sue "Moma Vick" Duncan

Age 56, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 20, 2016. She was born April 2, 1960, in Pearsall, Texas, to Augustine and Herminia Duncan. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Joanne Elaine Ladd

Lansing, Michigan Joanne E. Ladd, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  She was born in Lansing on August 9, 1936, and was raised in Holt, where she graduated from Holt High School in June 1954.  She moved to the Delta Township area in 1966 where she lived until her […]

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Donna J. Schmitz

Age 97, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 18, 2016. She was born August 18, 1919, in Lansing, to the late Claude and Mary Jane Coats. Donna was married to her husband, Leo, for 67 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Carleen) and […]

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Kristy K. Gurd

Age 35, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 14, 2016. She was born June 1, 1981, in Lansing. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to her family.

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Linda D. Hendrix

Lansing, Michigan Linda Hendrix, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016, surrounded by her devoted family. Linda was born January 25, 1949, to the late Sarah and William Lahre. Linda is survived by her sons, David and Michael (Christine); daughters Jenny, Kim Emerson (Dave) and Allison Mohr […]

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Gary E. Kurtz

Holt, Michigan Gary Edward “Turk” Kurtz peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in the presence of his family.  He was a member of Pennway Church of God, and resided in Holt for 16 years. He was born November 21, 1938, in Fairview, MI, the son of Marvin and Bertha (Finch) Kurtz. He graduated […]

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Elayna Marie Smith

Lansing, Michigan Infant daughter of Carmen Braman and Daryl Smith, Jr., age 5 months, passed away September 6, 2016. She was born March 10, 2016. A private service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Clifford J. Raymond

Age 84, passed away September 6, 2016.  He was born July 27, 1932, in Cadillac, the son of the late Clifford and Luella (Rennells) Raymond.  Clifford retired from working for the State of Michigan.  He was a longtime, active member of Judson Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a lay minister, licensed to preach at […]

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Zouhair "George" Sabbagh

Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 26, 2016. He was born September 9, 1942, in Damascus, Syria. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing.

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Leroy G. “Lee” Leyrer

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 30, 2016.  He was born April 20, 1928, in Lansing, to Gustav and Gladys Leyrer.  Lee graduated from J.W. Sexton High School and was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He worked for the City of Lansing Fire Department, retiring in 1983 as assistant chief of […]

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