Obituaries

James Robert Hanchett

Age 83, passed away May 8, 2016.  He was born November 13, 1932, in Lansing, to Oscar and Sarah Hanchett.  James graduated from high school, attended college and joined the U.S. Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Forrestal.  After his military service, he was employed at Ameritech as a switch supervisor. He was preceded […]

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Bruce D. Pettit, Jr.

Lansing, Michigan. Born September 9, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, son of the late Bruce and C. Audrey (Purchis) Pettit, Sr. passed away on May 6, 2016. Bruce was a graduate of Bath High School, drove truck for 30 years, was a member of Teamster Local #580. He was also a life member of Lansing Lodge […]

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Margaret Briggs

Mason, Michigan. At the age of 89 Margaret went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2016. She loved to laugh, and visit with her friends, relatives and family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lawrence; daughters: Colleen Briggs, and Darlene (Tom) Zajac; two grandchildren: Jacob and Danny Zajac; brothers: Keith […]

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Jane M. Conti

Lansing, Michigan. Age 90, passed away on May 6, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jane was born on June 23, 1925 in Lackawanna, New York, the daughter of Antonio and Giacondina (Oddy) DeSantis. Jane was married to Orlando A. Conti on June 23, 1945; they were married for 63 years. […]

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Peter Iven Jackson

Peter Iven Jackson, 81, of Lansing, MI, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 11, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Ann, his children Crystal Collins, Lansing; Karen (Michael) Cote, Plainwell; Alan Jackson, Hilton Head, SC; Deanna (Ben) […]

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Eulogio L. Bermudez, Jr.

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 5, 2016. He was born September 27, 1938, in Three Rivers, Texas, son of Eulogio, Sr. and Hilaria (Lira) Bermudez. Eulogio is survived by his first wife, Juana Rosa Bermudez; children, David (Frances) Bermudez, Dalia (Ernesto) Garza, Corinna (Felipe) Garza, Adam (Carol) Bermudez, Junior Garcia, Larry (Deborah) […]

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Arthur K. James

Age 84, of East Lansing, MI, passed away May 3, 2016. He was born November 5, 1931, in Lansing, MI, to Kenneth and Vera James. Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #7. He is survived by his son, […]

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Michael D. House

Laingsburg, Michigan While his ability to remember was diminished by dementia, Mike, or Mikie as his friends called him, will never be forgotten.  His humor and enthusiasm will be remembered by his family and his many friends.  Mike was born September 14, 1937, in Lansing, to Harold and Bernice House.  He graduated from Sexton High […]

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Carol I. Pentoney

Age 80, passed away on May 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on Dec. 7, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Oscar and Lora (Corson) Wild.  Married to Thomas Pentoney, they shared 40 years of life together.  Employed with the Lansing School District for 35 years, she touched the lives […]

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Katherine L. Cummings

Lansing, Michigan Katherine was born February 24, 1926, and passed away May 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cummings and her son Jack Cummings. She is survived by her son, James Cummings, daughter Susan Cummings-Findel (Stefan), daughter-in-law Joy Cummings, grandson Brent Cummings, grandson Trevor Cummings (Katherine), granddaughter Rebecca Cummings (Kaisle), […]

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Edward H. Wallace

Edward H. Wallace, 78, of Westphalia, MI, passed away on April 30, 2016. He was the son of Leo and Mildred (Shaver) Wallace, born on October 17, 1937. He was a machine repairman at General Motors (Oldsmobile) for 39 years, retiring in 1999. Ed married Doris Miller in 1958 and they had two children. He […]

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Kathryn Eldene Bowland

Kathy passed away May 1, 2016. She was born December 17, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, and grew up with her parents Gene and Lavina Bowland and brother Earl D. Bowland in Coleman, MI. She continued living with her parents at Higgins Lake, MI, until 1995 when she moved with her mother to Holt, Michigan. For […]

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Robert Clair Smith

Age 84, passed away May 2, 2016.  He was born April 25, 1932, in Grayling, Michigan.  Robert worked as a Principal for Howell Elementary School. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline; his sons, Scott (Christy) Smith and Jeff (Mary) Smith; his daughter, Carol (Jim) DeMario; 1 grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren; step-children, […]

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Patricia A. DeMaagd

Age 90, passed away April 29, 2016, at Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence, where she had resided for several months.  Pat was born to Charles and Maurcine Meanwell on September 16, 1925, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  She grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Ann Arbor High School, and then University of Michigan, where she […]

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Michael F. Cady

Age, 67, of Holt, MI, passed away April 28, 2016.  He was born December 30, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts. Michael graduated from Holt High School, then served his country, serving in the U.S. Air Force.  He retired from the Ingham County Sheriff’s office. He leaves behind many family members and friends. The funeral service will […]

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Ramona "Jean" McCaffrey

Ramona Jean, age 85, of Holt, MI, arrived in Heaven on April 25, 2016, to be reunited with her husband Edward and mother Ollie Dillard. Jean was born June 16, 1930, in Danville, VA. She graduated from Longwood College and received a master’s degree in education at Michigan State University. Jean was a teacher for […]

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Glenna Elaine Green

Lake Odessa, Michigan. Born November 7, 1955, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at age 60. Glenna will be remembered for her love of bringing things back to life. Surviving are her two sons, Charles “Paul” Green and William Green; 11 grandchildren, Austin Green, Chloe Green, Javier Sanchez, Jose Sanchez, Alajandro […]

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Royal Scott

Lansing, Michigan. Age 82, passed away April 21, 2016. She was born January 16, 1934, in Murray, Kentucky. Royal worked as a nurse at Foote Hospital, as well as at several other medical facilities in the Jackson area. She was active with her church, most recently with Prince of Peace Baptist Church, and also enjoyed […]

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Ellen Adair Enjada

Age 63, of Holt, MI, passed away April 21, 2016. She was born March 13, 1953, in Pontiac, MI, to Wilford and Imogene Osman. She is survived by her parents and many other family members and friends. Per her wishes, there will be no service.

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Adam D. Wightman

Adam, age 43, of DeWitt, MI, passed away April 21, 2016. He was born October 14, 1972, in Lansing, to Douglas and Patricia Wightman. Adam enjoyed golfing and spending time with his children and his dog, Bella. He will be sorely missed by those who loved him. He is survived by his parents, Doug and […]

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