Obituaries

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]