Obituaries

Jimmie W. Massie

Age 61, of East Lansing, MI, passed away January 11, 2016. He was born November 4, 1954, in Lansing, to Edwin and Amy Massie. He is survived by his sister, Lorrie (Steve) Paulus and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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William M. Beachler

A native of Rowley, Iowa, Bill ventured to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University, where he majored in the hotel and restaurant management program.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in West Germany. Bill returned to MSU and earned a Master’s degree in management.  Bill enjoyed a long career with […]

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Connie A. Whitney

Age 68, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 12, 2016. She was born September 13, 1947, in Lansing, to Karl and Marjorie Wimmer. She is survived by her son Ron Whitney, sister Carol (Norm) VanAlstine, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, […]

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Eloise Robinson

Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 6, 2016. She was born December 8, 1942, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Jessie and Louise House. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, at New Community Tabernacle Church, 1726 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing. Eloise’s family will receive friends beginning at […]

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Rex M. Carter, Sr.

Rex Murray Carter, Sr. “Mo” (age 92) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2016. Rex attended Central High in Lansing and went on to GMI (now Kettering University) where he graduated with Honors and was President of the Honor Fraternity. He was a naval officer during WWII. He worked for GM/Oldsmobile his entire career and […]

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Londa L. Meier

Lansing, Michigan Londa died peacefully at home on January 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 14, 1942, in Lansing, to Barstow “Bart” and Virginia Root. Londa graduated from Lansing J.W. Sexton and received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Michigan State University. […]

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Robert F. Morris

Age 85, of Mason, MI, passed away January 10, 2016.  He was born May 6, 1930, in St. Louis, Michigan, to Francis and Eunice Morris.  Bob worked in the building industry most of his life, most recently with the State of Michigan Department of Correction.  He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and […]

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Gary Lee "Papa" Cochran

Loving husband, father, Papa, son, and brother, age 65, passed away January 6, 2016.  He was born August 26, 1950, in Lansing.  Gary graduated from LCC with an Associate Degree in quality control.  He worked at Oldsmobile in SPC for 32 years, retiring in 1998, and was a member of UAW Local #652. Gary loved […]

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Charles P. Sweet

Lansing, Michigan Born June 22, 1935, Charles Phillip Sweet, beloved husband of Sharon Lee Sweet died peacefully at home the morning of January 6, 2016. They were happily married for 60 years. Chuck graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1954 and worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Transportation, retiring in 1995 after 40 […]

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Robert F. "Bob" Montague

Age 90, of Holt, MI, passed away at home with his family at his side on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Bob was born October 9, 1923, in Howell, Michigan. He graduated from Howell High School in 1943 and served in USMC during WWII in the South Pacific Island of Engebi. After the war he studied […]

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William A. "Scooter" Riley

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 2, 2016. He was born December 29, 1943, in Moline, IL, to Charles and Treva Riley. William was an avid reader, coin collector, and he loved animals and kids. He was a member of locals’ #1309 and #602, and retired from Navistar International in 1985 and from […]

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Betty Jean Hartig

Delhi Township, Michigan. She was born July 14, 1931 in Mason, Michigan to Clyde and Maude (Painter) Hill and passed away, January 1, 2016 in Okemos, Michigan. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Mason High School, and in 1950 she married Herb Hartig. Betty and her husband Herb were dairy farmers in Delhi Twp. for […]

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Janet M. Kinney

Age 94, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She is survived by 3 children, Sandra Kay Kinney, Alan R. (Trudy) Kinney and Marcia L. (Paul) Dinolfo; 6 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta […]

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Frances M. Baisel

Age 93, passed away December 29, 2015.  She was born August 17, 1922, in Lansing, to Robert and Alda (Kern) Slaght. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Baisel, in 2009; her son, Paul Baisel; her parents and several siblings.  Surviving are:  son, Robert (Jerri) Baisel; daughter, Trudy (John) Mataya; daughter-in-law, Claudia Baisel; […]

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Ted O. Griffin

Holt, Michigan At the age of 72, our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away December 30, 2015. He was born August 24, 1943, in Charlotte, MI, to Guy and Bernice Griffin. Ted was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Davenport University and had a long […]

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Constance Mary Gryczko

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away December 26, 2015. She was born April 3, 1924, in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Angela Gryczko. Constance was a member of St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing. She attended St. Theresa School in Detroit, Siena Heights College in Adrian, MI, and went on to complete her bachelor’s degree […]

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Donald B. Lawrence

Delta Township, MI A well known and respected local attorney, age 72, passed away on December 27, 2015.  He was born in Detroit on March 30, 1943, to Donald B. Sr. and Janet B. (Clink) Lawrence.  Don graduated from Michigan State University and Wayne State University Law School and has practiced Law since 1968.  He […]

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Margaret E. Jackson

Margaret E. Jackson (Augst), of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away peacefully at home to live with Jesus, on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the age of 99. She was born on October 6, 1916, and raised in Lake Odessa, MI, the daughter of Leon and Ethelyn (Richardson) Augst. She was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker […]

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Yuriko Nakamura

Age 94, of East Lansing, MI, passed away December 25, 2015. She was born April 15, 1921, in Kapaa, Kauai, to Manjiro and Tsuwano Nakamura. She was a secretary for the Michigan State University library. Yuriko was preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings, and is survived by the Tefft children, Cheryl, Carvel, […]

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