Obituaries

Arnold F. Block

Age 97, our dearly loved father and grandfather Arnold F. Block was called home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2014. He was born May 4, 1917 in Lansing, MI. Arnold was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jane, his parents Emil and Eda Block and brothers Duane and Kenneth. Surviving are […]

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Marie Louise Pierce

Age 94, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur John Pierce, and her son, Michael Allan Pierce. She leaves behind her daughter, Julie Ann Pierce, and granddaughter, Maureen Pierce Hudson. Marie was born on May 9, 1920 in Tampico, Mexico, and spent the […]

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David Jack Fink

David was born June 29, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan. He passed away August 20, 2014. He was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School, Eastern Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree, and had completed many post graduate courses at Michigan State University. He was currently of Lansing, Michigan. He began his […]

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William L. "Bill" Calhoun

  Age 85, of Holt, MI, passed away August 19, 2014, surrounded by his children.  He was born March 11, 1929, in Lansing.  Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked at Oldsmobile/General Motors Service Parts Operation, retiring in 1987.  He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed reading, […]

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Evelyn Jane (French) (Allmon) Shelley

Evelyn, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born in Lansing, MI on November 14, 1924, the eldest of four siblings, to Everett J. and Thelma (Glaister) French. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and 3 brothers. Upon graduating from Rodney B. Wilson High School […]

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Margaret E. Metzger

Margaret E. Metzger, age 89, of Lansing, MI, passed away on August 18, 2014. She was born July 14, 1925 in Portland, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Smith. Margaret graduated from the Saint Lawrence School of Nursing in 1947 and was an RN at Saint Lawrence Hospital until 1955 when she became […]

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Fred Clark

Age 72, of Hillsdale, MI, passed away August 18, 2014. He was born November 8, 1941, in Chelsea, MI, son of Carroll and Loretta Clark. There will be no service.

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Elsie A. Mestelle

Elsie Mestelle, 87, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Eaton Community Palliative Care.  Elsie was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 12, 1926 to the late Charlie and Zenaide Maybourne.  She graduated from Parma High School in 1944 and received a degree in secretarial science from Argubright’s Business College in […]

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Verlinda "Linda" Roberson

Age 60, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 13, 2014. She was born August 25, 1953, in Lansing, daughter of Lester and Donna Kibbey. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday […]

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Edward E. "Ed" Jewell

Holt, Michigan.  Age 82, passed away August 13, 2014. He was born to Elmer and Marjorie (McKenzie) Jewell in Lansing, Michigan, on June 18, 1932. Ed is survived by his high-school sweetheart and wife of 61 years, Patricia (JoAnne); daughter, Sandy Worthington of Okemos; sons, Eric of Bradenton, Florida, and Brian of Holt, Michigan; three […]

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Howard A. Kinney

Age 94, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet M. Kinney; children, Sandra Kay Kinney, Alan R. (Trudy) Kinney and Marcia L. (Paul) Dinolfo; 6 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2014, at First […]

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Peter Michael Kempel

Peter died August 11, 2014, at home with his wife Kathy by his side. Peter was born in Detroit March 5, 1943 to Edward and Helen Kempel. He was currently of DeWitt, MI. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his aunt Mary Lee Moon and cousin Margaret Demaggio. Growing up in the Detroit area, […]

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Alfred Dayton "Freddie" White

Alfred Dayton “Freddie” White was a remarkable young man who touched the lives of many people throughout his 18 years. He was born on February 16, 1996 in Lansing, MI and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2014 surrounded by his family. His life was cut short as a result of a vehicle accident. He […]

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Jeanne Estes Nielsen

Jeanne passed away on August 12, 2014.   Beloved by her family, “Bedste, was born to Dorr and Nelle Estes on August 7, 1917, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Jeanne was married to Arthur Nielsen, enjoying sixty-seven years of marriage before his passing in 2004. She was currently of Mason, MI. Jeanne enjoyed participating in the drama group […]

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Jaxson Dean Bergau

Jaxson Dean Bergau, infant son of Rebecca McDaniel and Donald Bergau, passed away August 11, 2014. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday […]

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Kevin D. Harry

  Kevin Harry, 62, of Lansing, Michigan, was born September 13, 1951 and passed away August 9, 2014. Kevin loved listening to music, playing golf, MSU sports, and spending time with his family and friends. Kevin retired from the USPS as a Postmaster. He was a U.S. Army veteran, after which he obtained a degree […]

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Raymond Joseph

  Raymond Joseph went to be with the Lord on August 7th after a brief illness. Raymond is survived by his beloved and loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Joseph; daughter, Gina Joseph Greenlee; son, Mark (Janann) Joseph; five granddaughters, Jennifer Sparks, Ashley Richardson, Brittany Joseph, Jenna Joseph and Caroline (Olivia) Joseph; great-grandchildren, Elyssa Sparks and Jackson […]

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Jason J. Walker

Age 45, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 7, 2014. He was born July 27, 1969, in Lansing, MI, son of James and Marlene Walker. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at Life Christian Church, 2560 Eaton Rapids Rd.,  Lansing, MI  48911. Memorial contributions may be made […]

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Stanley Christopher Fedewa

Stan Fedewa, 75, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully on August 3, 2014, his loving wife, Marilyn, at his side. He was born to Norm and Agnes (Murphy) Fedewa on April 3, 1939, in Lansing. Stan was well known across the state, as well as in the nation’s banking industry. He completed his public career as […]

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Fay A. Dorn

Age 95, of Holt, MI, passed away August 2, 2014. She was born September 5, 1918, in Anniston, MO, daughter of the late Charles and Sallie Ballard. A private service has taken place.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage.

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