Obituaries

Richard Dale Havens

Age 87, died November 7th, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 9th, 1927 to Velma (Simmons) and Stanley Havens.  He was married to Joan Kinney on May 8th, 1948, who preceded him in death on April 9th, 2007. He lived in Holt, Michigan for more […]

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Clarabelle Herrick

Clarabelle, age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away November 6, 2014. She was born July 1, 1933, to William and Ruth (Schnepp) Ray.  She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Holt, where she volunteered for many functions.  Clarabelle enjoyed spending time at the Sam Corey Senior Center and traveling.  She knitted afghans […]

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Patrick L. "Pat" Syroka

Age 64, of Holt, MI, passed away November 5, 2014 in Holt. He was born June 5, 1950 in Detroit to Francis and Frances (Hapiak) Syroka.  He is survived by his wife Karen (Kaiser) Syroka; their son, Derek Syroka; grandchildren: Destiny, Kaylee, Makenzy, and Troy; and also many extended family members. He was preceded in […]

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Meghan Cristine Lawrence

1977-2014 Meghan passed away from this world and into the hands of God on October 27, 2014. She will always be in our hearts and will be deeply missed. She was an inspiration to all with her caring, kindness, warm smile and willingness to help others.  Her free time was shared with many charities. Meghan […]

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Dr. Robert Jay "Bob" Lichtman

Dr. Robert Jay Lichtman, 66, died from brain cancer November 1, 2014, at Woodland Hospice in Mount Pleasant, MI. Robert was born on Dec. 22, 1947, in Wilmette, Il., the youngest son of Harry and Susanne (Kalom) Lichtman. He was  married to Mary Pat Housley on February 18, 2005. Robert was an avid bird watcher […]

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Timothy Robert O'Donnell

Age 70, of Portland, MI, passed away October 29, 2014. He was born June 29, 1944, in Lansing, MI, son of the late William and Beatrice O’Donnell. Tim enjoyed life and loved to make others smile. He is survived by his children, Mark (Jill Boyer) O’Donnell, Jessica (Larry) LaHaie and Chelsea (Steve) Phillips; grandchildren, Courtney, […]

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Robert E. "Bob" Case

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 28, 2014.  He was born November 14, 1926, in Battle Creek, MI, son of Lawrence A. Case and Ada M. (Bailey) Case.  Bob worked as an assessor for the City of Lansing, as well as owning his own business. He is survived by his sister, Sally (Case) […]

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Shirley J. Hurni

Age 91, of Mason, Michigan. A loving sister, mother, grandmother and longtime resident of the Mason area died Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the Holt Senior Care and Rehab Center. Shirley was born April 10, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan. Shirley prided herself with a long working career and a strong work ethic.  She achieved several […]

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Charles W. "Chuck" Tupper

  Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 24, 2014. He was born January 18, 1932, in Marion, MI, son of Dewey and Leaha Tupper. Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver and was the former owner of Wolverine Typewriter Co. in Lansing. He is survived by his loving wife […]

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George Ernest Fogle

Age 90, of Mason, MI, died October 24, 2014. He was born in Lansing on April 1, 1924, the son of Floyd and Josephine (Hart) Fogle.  In 1929, George moved with his family to a dairy and maple syrup farm in Mason where he spent the next 85 years nurturing the land and his business.  […]

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Teresita Mary Riley Murphy

Lansing, Michigan.   Passed away on October 25, 2014, after a short illness. She was a beautiful, fun and talented woman who loved God and her family fiercely and who always believed in the goodness inside of everyone.  Teresita was born in Buffalo NY in August 1925 to Ottille R. Cole Riley and William Francis […]

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Dagmar H. Haeger

Lansing, Michigan.  Passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at age 102 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.  Dagmar was born September 27, 1912 in Houghton, Michigan daughter of the late August and Mary Mikko and grew up in Puritan, Michigan where her father worked as a copper miner.  Dagmar was married to Delbert O. Haeger on December […]

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Tony N. Korkoskie

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 21, 2014. He was born December 20, 1935, in Lansing, MI. He is survived by many family members and friends and was preceded in death by his wife Frances in 2011. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Chapel […]

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Bruce and Shirley Goodrich

Lansing, MI   Bruce Allen Goodrich, age 90, passed away on October 21, 2014.  He was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 31, 1924 to Albert and Marie (Williams) Goodrich.  Bruce was a member of Central United Methodist Church, and a former member and President of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.  He was a Veteran […]

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Margaret J. "Peg" Guilford

Age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away October 20, 2014. She was born November 30, 1932, in Geneva, Illinois, daughter of John and Coralynn Woodward. A memorial service will be held at  a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care.

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Russell V. Siebert

 Russell, a local Big Band and Jazz musician died October 19, 2014. He was born April 23, 1918, the third son of Henry and Mary Siebert, longtime eastside Lansing residents. Russell graduated from Lansing Eastern High School (Class of 1936) and attended MSC (MSU) graduating in the class of 1940 (music school). Russell was a […]

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Abul Mohamedulla

Age 70, of Holt, MI, passed away October 13, 2014. He was born April 25, 1944, in Hyderabad, India. Prayers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing.

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Paul Chris "Sweet Corn" McDaniel

Lansing, Michigan. Age 57, Paul passed away October 9, 2014. He was born December 30, 1956, in Lansing, and graduated from Eastern High School in 1976. Paul was a DJ with the Lansing Jaycees, where he was known as “Sweet Corn.” He worked for General Motors, retiring in 2009. Paul is survived by: his wife […]

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Ryan Patrick Swan

Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 passed away October 7, 2014.  He was born July 22, 1983 in Lansing.  Ryan was a 2002 graduate of Dewitt High School, and was currently a student at Lansing Community College.  Ryan loved to travel, loved to laugh, and he had a heart of gold. His greatest love was his family. […]

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Phuong T. Nguyen

Lansing, Michigan.  Born June 27, 1921 in Ha Dong, Vietnam passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at age 93.  Her family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Thursday, October 16 and again on Friday, October 17 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. both nights.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Joseph […]

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