Obituaries

Arnold A. "Arnie" Ohst

On September 29, 2015,  a truly honorable man went to his heavenly reward at the age of 93.  Arnie was born December 21, 1921, in Manistee, Michigan.  He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.  Arnie graduated from MSU with a degree in Business Administration.  He worked at Oldsmobile, retiring with his […]

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Deanna K. Raulin

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 27, 2015. She was born April 3, 1937, in Cadillac, MI, to Addison and Wilma Moore. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 549 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. Interment will take place in Maple […]

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Anita Mae (Monroe) DeLashmutt

Grand Rapids, Michigan Born March 28, 1929, in Williams County, Ohio, to Fred and Helen (Long) Landel; she went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at age 86. Anita was a graduate of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing.  She retired from Olin Memorial Health Center at MSU after 25 […]

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Charlotte S. Benn

Age 68, of Holt, MI, passed away September 26, 2015. She was born October 6, 1946, in Lansing, to Marshall and Dorothy Weiers. There will be no service.

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Alexandra L. Ziolo

Age 82, of Haslett, MI, passed away September 24, 2015. She was born October 10, 1932, in Lanchin, Poland, to Ignac and Anna Andrcjezuk. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.  Her family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2:00 […]

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Ray Gerald Kimball

Ray Gerald Kimball, age 82, died on September 25, 2015, in Lansing, Michigan. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria [Bolles] Kimball of Lansing, MI; his three sons, Daniel Kimball of DeWitt, MI, Joel [Jennifer] Kimball of Ahmeek, MI, Jerry [Kimberly] Kimball of Eagle, MI; his grandchildren, Abraham Kimball of St. Johns, […]

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Robert Charles "Bob" Godward

Born March 10, 1922, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, son of the late Charles and Alma (Magnuson) Godward, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at age 93. Bob served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was also retired from the Michigan Army National Guard.  In addition to serving in the National Guard, he was […]

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Mark S. House

Age 65, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 22, 2015. He was born May 6, 1950, in Evansville, IN, to Melvin and Faye House. A memorial service will be held in Lansing on a date to be announced.

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Wendell C. Bannister

Age 86, of Inverness, FL, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away September 22, 2015. He was born March 1, 1929, in Normal, IL, to William and Aurelle Bannister. Wendell was a longtime grounds supervisor at MSU. He loved nature, plants and trees, and enjoyed living in California. He came from a family of educators and […]

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Margaret Heilman

Grand Rapids, MI Our mother, Margaret Heilman (Schlosser, Hale), is now with the Lord. She passed away September 21, 2015, at the age of 94. She has found peace and quietness among the birds and flowers of heaven. Margaret was formerly of Holt, MI. She is survived by daughters Ilene (Karl) Peterson of Alto, MI, […]

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Elizabeth D. "Betty" Kleiman

Bradenton, Florida On September 18, 2015, Betty Kleiman passed from this life to the next. Betty was born July 23, 1926, in Grand Rapids.  In 1946, she married Robert Kleiman and, after raising her children, she worked in real estate and then the family business, RBK Building Materials.  Betty was a devoted Christian.  She was […]

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Jesus A. Maysonet

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 85, passed away September 18, 2015.  He was born September 1, 1930, in Manati, Puerto Rico.  Jesus retired from GM after 29 years. Surviving are:  his wife of 53 years, Elena “Helen;” children, Humberto (Silvia) Maysonet, Jesse Maysonet, Maria Estela (Joe) Hebda and Graciela (Frank) Laurich; 12 grandchildren; […]

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Carissa Rahl

Age 39, passed away on September 16, 2015.  She was born on February 4, 1976, to Angela G. (Hagy) and Michael J. Geiger.  She was a 1994 graduate of Bath High School. Carissa’s love and her heart were dedicated to her family, friends, and all of the youth that she pastored. Her passion was photography. […]

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Ida Ruth (Schneider) Wood

Ida Ruth (Schneider) Wood, a longtime resident of Lansing, passed away surrounded by her loving family, in West Branch, Michigan. She was born in Lansing to William and Olive (Cunningham) Schneider.  She lived in Lansing for most of her life.  She moved to West Branch, Michigan in 2010, due to health issues.  This allowed her […]

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Joyce Ann Messenger

Williamston, Michigan Joyce A. Messenger, who was born August 7, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan, to Clarence T. and Virginia Dee (Burd) Messenger, died on September 14, 2015.  Ms. Messenger was a 1949 Honor Graduate of Sexton High School, where she played softball and competitive badminton.  She received the Girls Trophy Award for Athletics.  Ms. Messenger […]

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Brenda L. Griffin

Age 64, of Dimondale, MI, passed away September 16, 2015. She was born November 5, 1950, in Lansing, MI, to James and Frances Salmon. She was a former Ingham County Court clerk. She is survived by daughter Rebecca Cook, son Charles Brink, and many other family members and friends. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated […]

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Catherine Alice Phillips

Okemos, Michigan Born February 18, 1911, in Grant, Michigan to James Alfred and Lucy Pearl Phillips. She was the fourth of five children. Her siblings, John Watson (Madeline) Phillips, Margaret (Ralph, Jr.) Baker, Robert Wendell (Kathleen) Phillips, Genevieve Rae (Robert F.) Sage, are all deceased. Her extended family includes numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and […]

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Ella (Weddington) Engler

Okemos, MI Ella was born on June 26, 1933, in West Liberty, Kentucky, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2015, in Okemos, Michigan. Ella was preceded in death by her husband of over 52 years, Kurt DeVere Engler, and her beloved son Kurt Douglas Engler. Parents Addison and Grace, her brothers […]

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Kelly Magyar

Age 46, passed away September 4, 2015.  She was born September 13, 1968, in Lansing. Kelly is survived by her husband, Michael Magyar and sister, Mariah Jacobs. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church, 825 N. Cochran Ave., Charlotte.  Her family will receive friends at […]

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Mary Louise Kapp

Age 85, of Holt, Michigan, passed away September 6, 2015. She was born August 23, 1930, in Jackson, MI, to the late Ernst and Ethel Wieland. Mary retired from the State of Michigan and was a longtime member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lansing. She is survived by her children, Richard Kapp, Robert (Dana) […]

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