Obituaries

Zella Lou Holcomb

Zella Lou Holcomb went to be with the Lord she loved on May 7, 2014.  She was 93 years old.  She was a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan, but for the past 3 years she lived in Jacksonville, Florida. Zella lived on Hemlock Place in Colonial Village for 50 years and her grandson Billy nicknamed […]

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Patricia R. Bowerman

Born November 28, 1941 to Clifton and Marion Fero, Patricia passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2014 at the age of 72. She was currently of Lansing, MI. Patricia was an intelligent and strong-willed woman. She was deeply religious, a loving caretaker, a proud mother and a beloved friend. She will be deeply missed. She is […]

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Richard M. "Dick" Howe

  Richard passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014, after a brief illness at his home surrounded by his wife, all of his children and his grandchildren. He was currently of Charlotte, MI. Dick is survived by his wife Shirley, children Wendy (James) Abbott, Willis (Anne) Howe, Sherrill Turner, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, […]

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Paul C. Kirkpatrick

Age 61, of Mason, MI, passed away May 5, 2014. He was born August 28, 1952, in Lansing, MI, son of Clifford and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kay; children, Sarah (Lonnie) Ricketts, Paula Odom, and Shawn Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Brandon, Makayla and Austin Ricketts, Aspen and Ally Odom, […]

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Carole J. (Ammon) Corey

Age 79, passed away May 2, 2014. She was born June 26, 1934, in Lansing, to Harry and Jeanette Ammon. Carole was a 1952 graduate of Holt High School, an Honorary Life member of the Sam Corey Senior Center, member of Club 20, Elks Lodge, and the Leiderkranz Club. She was also an avid golfer. […]

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Marjorie J. (Whiters) Cook

Marjorie J. (Whiters) Cook (nee: Slachta), age 92, passed away May 2, 2014.  She was born January 21, 1922, in Lansing, to Joseph and Clara (Mocny) Slachta.  Marjorie was a graduate of Lansing Central High School, a volunteer at Sparrow Hospital, a willing Cub Scout leader, an avid golfer and devoted to her family.  She […]

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Robert Joseph “Bob” Bofysil

Age 71, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at his home. Robert was born April 15, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, to Joseph and Evelyn (Long) Bofysil. Robert was employed much of his life as an Automotive Sales Rep, which he thoroughly enjoyed. A large part of his life was spent setting records […]

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Robert R. Rosewall

 Robert R. Rosewall, 84, of Holt, MI, died peacefully April 30, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 2, 1929 in Ann Arbor, MI. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, worked at Diamond Reo and later for the City of East Lansing as a waste water treatment operator.  He was […]

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Irvina Margo Steadman-Jersey

At the age of 66, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away April 28, 2014. She was born August 16, 1947, in Battle Creek, MI, daughter of Stafford and Maria Jersey. Margo was a 1965 graduate of O’Rafferty High School formerly located in Lansing. She was a retired hospice nurse and […]

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Carol E. Rutledge

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 28, 2014.  She was born April 7, 1937, in Lansing, to Leo and Pearl Post.  Carol graduated from Lansing Schools and received Masters Degrees from Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, and was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She loved being a teacher.  […]

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Kathryn A. Kirby

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 25, 2014. She was born September 23, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, daughter of the late Jerome and Virgina Dustin. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

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Courtney J. Foreback

Age 26, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 24, 2014. She was born December 28, 1987, in Lansing, MI. Courtney was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and she attended LCC. She was into drama, singing, and all things Disney. She was active in supporting other people with epilepsy through the Epilepsy Foundation. She […]

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Betty A. Fay

Betty Anita Fay died on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Lansing, MI. She was born to Ernest and Elizabeth “Tizzie” (Keller-Harrington) Draheim on June 19, 1919, in Lansing, MI.  On October 22, 1939 she married the love of her life John W. Fay in Holt, MI where they raised 3 sons, Gary (Nancy) Fay of […]

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Richard E. Esch

At age 75, Richard was called home by his Savior on April 22, 2014. He was born April 20, 1939, and raised in Albion, MI by the late Laban and Ethel Esch. He was currently of Lansing, MI. Richard worked for MDOT as a highway planner for 30 years. He was a longtime member of […]

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Margaret L'Mell Smith

Age 64, of Lansing, MI, died suddenly on April 16, 2014.  She was born in New Orleans, LA on August 9, 1949. She earned a BA Degree from Louisiana State University where she was a member of the Sigma Chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She later earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley […]

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Everett R. Heady

  Born October 30, 1932.  Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2014.  He was currently of Holt, MI. Another hero has left this earth, Dad was a Korean War veteran. He was a loving and dedicated family man. He retired from Fisher Body. His work in the Holt community as a coach and sports official […]

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Dorothy Leilah (Webster) Reik

Dorothy passed away on April 13, 2014 at the age of 95 at Grandhaven Living Center. She was born on a farm in North Olmsted Township, Ohio on August 30, 1918 to Dean and Stella Webster and grew up surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She earned a teaching degree from Kent State University in […]

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Rose Marie (Simon) Gruenwald

  Age 87, of Holt, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on April 9, 2014, with family at her side. Rose was born on June 8, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Sadie (Shaheen) Simon.  She was preceded in passing by her parents and brothers Abraham, John and Samuel. She leaves to cherish […]

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Suzanne M. (nee Gervais) Kelso

Age 65, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 11, 2014. She was born May 21, 1948, in Lansing, daughter of James and Roburta Gervais. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan State University Spartan Fund.

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