Obituaries

Paisley Marie Mitchell

On December 13, 2015, our precious baby girl went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus and Nana Sue. Paisley Marie was born to Dakota Mitchell and Chloé Nowicki on December 13, 2015, in Lansing, MI. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Rachael Laskowsky, Matt Nowicki, and Kim Mitchell; great-grandparents, Dallas Rogers, Teresa […]

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Peter Paul Amos

Age 76, of Lansing, MI, passed away December 13, 2015. He was born May 22, 1939, in Lansing, to Henry and Ardie Amos. Peter retired as a surveyor for the State of Michigan. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Darl R. "Buddy" Sisler, Jr.

Age 65, passed away December 12, 2015.  He was born July 20, 1950, in Lansing.  Buddy was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and he was a hardworking machinist. Surviving are:  his wife, Karen; daughter, Michelle (Richard) Hagerty; grandchild, Jordan Hagerty; brother, John (Sharon) Sisler; as well as several […]

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Pat Swanson

Loving mother and grandmother, age 89, passed away December 10, 2015, with her family by her side.  She was born September 17, 1926, in Mason, Michigan, to Gerald and Agnes Parsons.  Pat worked for the Lansing District Library and was a member of Lansing First Christian Church and the Old Bell Girls.   Pat was […]

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Vern E. Sillman

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully and comfortably on December 9, 2015. He was born May 19, 1943, in St. Johns, MI, to Charles and Angela Sillman. Vern was a barber for over 50 years in the Lansing area. He enjoyed people, playing golf, loved all kinds of sports, and was MSU Spartan […]

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Anita N. "Robin" Reeser

Age 83, of East Lansing, MI, passed away December 6, 2015. Interment of cremated remains will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI.

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Evelyn Beasley Johnson

IN LOVING MEMORY Evelyn Johnson was born on February 13, 1927, as the only child of the late William Henry Beasley and the late Margie (Thorpe) Beasley in Durham, North Carolina.  She passed away peacefully in hospice at the Whitehills Convalescent Center and Nursing Home on December 8, 2015, in East Lansing, Michigan. Evelyn lived […]

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Michael Andrew Humphrey

Michael, 44, of Ann Arbor, MI, is the son of Harold and Jane Humphrey.  He was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan.  He died unexpectedly on December 3, 2015, from an undetected medical condition which struck while he was moving his girlfriend from Florida to Michigan. Michael graduated from East Lansing High School in […]

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Betty Jane Vera Velat

Lansing, Michigan Age 83, passed away December 6, 2015. Betty Jane was born November 21, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Hucke) Pickens.  She retired from Cornell Elementary School in Okemos as Kitchen Supervisor.  Betty Jane volunteered for Lutheran Social Services in Ohio for 10 years followed by 40+ years […]

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Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Thias

Lansing, Michigan Age 85, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on December 4, 2015.  She was born in Detroit, MI, on April 25, 1930, to Thomas Joseph and Mildred (Gies) McCann. She was an active member of St. Mary Cathedral.  She graduated from Michigan State University where she began her lifelong love […]

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James Edgerton McCartney

Lansing, MI James Edgerton McCartney “Jim” left us on Sunday, November 29nd, so he could once again dance with his wife, Mary.  Jim was born October 8, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio to Edgar and Eva McCartney. He was later joined by his sister, Fran (Russell).  After graduation from High School, Jim spent one year at […]

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Howard A. "Woody" Wood

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully after a brief courageous battle with cancer on November 29, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Comstock Park, MI, on March 29, 1936, the son of Clarence and Cassie Wood and moved to Lansing as a young boy. Woody retired from Oldsmobile in […]

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Elizabeth Marie “Betty” (Preuss) (Siegrist) Keitchen

  Betty, age 96, daughter of Frank and Hannah Preuss, died November 28, 2015. Our wonderful mom, grandmother and great-grandmother will be greatly missed. She was the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters who all preceded her in death. Betty was a lifetime member of both Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Lansing Liederkranz […]

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Joan "Honey" VanDervoort Snider

Lansing, Michigan Joan “Honey” VanDervoort Snider (87) passed away in Hospice on November 23, 2015, after a sudden health failure.  She was born in Lansing on November 3, 1928, to Edward & Betty VanDervoort. Joan was a loving, thoughtful, generous, positive force – and she will be greatly missed. Joan graduated from East Lansing High […]

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Raymundo Rodriguez

Age 76, of Holt, MI, of November 21, 2015. He was born on April 27, 1939, in San Benito, TX, to Narciso and Manuela Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his children, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held in Alma, Michigan, at a later date.

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William R. Rutter

Age 86, of Lansing, MI, went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2015. William was born on August 2, 1929, in Lansing, MI, to Hazen and Laura Rutter. William was an avid gardener and Sunday school teacher. He retired from Nabisco after many years of service. He loved beautiful flowers, sweet treats and […]

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William C. Reichenbach

East Lansing, Michigan. Born January 7, 1923 in Otsego, Michigan son of the late Carlton and Bonniebell Reichenbach passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at age 92. William served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was the founder of William Reichenbach Co. in 1952, and was an avid sailor. Survivors include his two children, […]

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Stanley R. Burnett

Age 91, of Lansing, Michigan, died November 19, 2015. Born in Lansing, Michigan, September 1, 1924, to Lucy and John Burnett.  Stan served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during WWII serving in the Pacific. He attended MSU and in 1948, joined the Lansing Police Department and after serving 39 years retired as Deputy Chief in […]

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Ethel Beratta

Age 88, of Holt, MI, passed away November 19, 2015. She was born December 9, 1926, in Eaton Rapids, MI, to Sylvester and Lepha Hawkins. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason, MI. Her family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – […]

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A. Pauline Van Halst

Age 102, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 16, 2015. She was born July 12, 1913, in Lansing, MI, to Harmon and Lula Bell Van Buren. She is survived by her daughter Jane Griese, son Terry Van Halst, and many other family members and friends. A private service will be held at a later date. […]

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