Obituaries

Gloria R. Martin

Gloria R Martin, 79, went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 26, 2014 following a courageous battle with cancer. Gloria was born August 11, 1934, in Hastings, MI to Pastor Lawrence and Pauline Bird. She was raised in Woodland, MI before moving to Lansing in 1952. Gloria was preceded in death by her […]

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Thomas L. Kestenholtz

Thomas Kestenholtz: Lansing native; Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer; Master Electrician; IBEW Local 665 President; Waverly School Board member; Voice of the Waverly Warrior Marching Band; Member of the Shriner’s Scottish Rite; Member of Lodge 179 Free Masons; Motorsport announcer, starter, race driver, race track promoter and owner, died at age 71 on June 22, […]

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Hossein Kazerani

Age 58, of Okemos, MI, passed away June 21, 2014. He was born September 16, 1955, in Kermanshah, Iran. He is survived by his wife, Sharareh Ghotb, and many other family members and friends. Per Islamic customs, burial has taken place in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, MI.

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Cecelia P. Eskovitz

Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 22, 2014. She was born August 30, 1917, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Flood. Cecelia was the oldest living member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Post #3727. She had been a member since 1948. She was very active with the VFW National […]

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Victor Celentino

  Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 22, 2014. He was born February 24, 1922, in Lansing, MI, to Paul and Lucia Celentino. Vic was a graduate of Eastern High School Class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Vic, and his brother Art, owned and operated Celentino’s […]

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Blanche "Irene" Dohm (Howell)

Lansing, Michigan. Born October 1, 1919 in Traverse City,  Michigan, daughter of the late Carl and Blanche Simmon, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2014. Irene was former President of Tamarack Senior Center; was an avid bowler and golfer; served for 17 years on the board of the Lansing Women’s Bowling Association and enjoyed […]

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Scott Arthur Bischoff

Age 55, of Lansing, MI, passed away suddenly of natural causes, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Lansing. He was born October 5, 1958 in Jackson, Michigan. Scott was a 1978 graduate of Waverly High School. He was a Board of Water and Light retiree.  Scott had a great love for his dogs, and was a […]

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Kevin A. Pulford

Kevin Alden Pulford, age 56, of Haslett, MI, unexpectedly passed away doing what he enjoyed, being up north. He was born April 5, 1958 in Lansing, MI. He is survived by his mother, Beverly A. Pulford; sister, Cynthia A. Morgan; brother, Michael A. Pulford; niece, Cyneeka A. Morgan; three great-nephews; and his loving dog, Marcus. […]

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Margaret Joyce Haker

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away June 15, 2014. She was born November 16, 1922, in Lansing, MI. She was the first woman cab driver in Lansing, a life member of the VFW, a private detective and owned her own business “Joyce’s Delivery.” She is survived by 10 children, Gary Smythe, Roxanne (Dave) Shull, […]

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Robert N. E. Hicks

  Robert Nolen Eugene Hicks, a faithful Christian solider of God, born May 5, 1936, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 12, 2014. He was the son of Bernice E. Hicks and Norma Ray Hicks (Midgett) of Maury City, Tennessee. He was currently of Lansing, Michigan. He grew up on a family farm in […]

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Matthew Mann

Matt Mann, a native of Ann Arbor, MI, and the son of the late Matt and Lea Mann, was born on October 3, 1927. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lansing, MI, surrounded by his family, on June 11, 2014. Matt earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Michigan. […]

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Harland Devoist Surbeck

Harland Devoist Surbeck, age 78, of Perry, MI, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2014, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born December 19, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, the son of Mary (Jones) and Devoist (Jake) Surbeck. He moved to Shaftsburg, Michigan in 1946 and started working […]

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Fortino Diaz

Age 66, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 7, 2014. He was born April 22, 1948, in Lansing, son of Fortino H. and Naomi Diaz. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family […]

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Anna Mae White

Anna Mae White went home to the Lord on June 5, 2014. She passed from this life into heaven with her son Elbert Edmonson at her side. Anna was born October 18, 1936, in Porterville, Missouri, daughter of Troy and Grace (Knox) Edwards. Anna enjoyed live music and dancing, her grandchildren, and listening to her sons […]

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Milan Suzic

Age 75, of Holt, MI, passed away June 2, 2014. He was born January 2, 1939, in Kostajnica, Croatia, son of Dragan and Sava Suzic. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, with Fr. Mark Sietsema of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiating. […]

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Peggy JoAnne Klimecky

Age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 1, 2014. She was born May 9, 1939, in Lansing, daughter of Kenneth and Mabelle Blonshine. Peggy graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. She loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking, trying new recipes, and taking food to her […]

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Robert "Rob" Harry

Age 60, of Holt, MI, passed away June 1, 2014. He was born December 24, 1953, in Lansing, MI. Rob was an avid woodworker and also enjoyed bowling and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail Harry; children, Chris Harry and Becky (Chris) Houghten; grandchildren of the heart, Megan, Abbigaile, and […]

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Richard N. "Dick" Wright

Age 87, passed away May 31, 2014.  He was born May 31, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, to Lester and Perthena Wright.  Richard graduated from Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti, and attended Eastern Michigan University before graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University.  He retired in 1990 from the State of Michigan […]

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Patricia "Patsy" (Carter) Mans

Patricia R. (Carter) Mans, born August 4, 1963, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2014. “Patsy” was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, where she was a member of Lansing Christian Center Church, and an honorary member of the Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministry. She graduated from J.W. […]

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Silvio P. “Sil” Fortino, MD

  Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Okemos, MI, passed away on May 29, 2014.  Known as Sil to family and friends, was passionate, caring and a dedicated physician who practiced family medicine for over 39 years in the Lansing area.  He was born on March 1, 1921 in Alma, MI to Geovanni […]

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