Obituaries

Age 80, of Holt, MI, passed away April 9, 2014. He was born February 4, 1934, in Glen Ridge, NJ, son of the late William C. and Edith Lilliendahl. There will be no service.

Age 90, of Mason, MI, died on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at McLaren Hospital, Lansing.  He was the widower of his beloved wife of 38 years Georgianna Doyle Woehl Toekes, who passed away 23 February 2006. Barna was born 12 October 1923 in Budapest, Hungary to Barna and Jusztina Szatmary Tokes. He was in the […]

Dearly loved mother and wife, Beverly M. Sweet, entered into heaven on April 11, 2014 at the age of 83. She was currently of East Lansing, MI. Beverly earned both an undergraduate and master’s degree from Michigan State University and was a reading specialist for the Lansing School District for many years.  She was a […]

At age 72, Gilbert went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2014. He was born on February 4, 1942 in San Benito, TX to Jose and Margarita Quesada. He was currently of Lansing, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Betty Quesada; daughter, Margarita Garcia; man’s best friend, his […]

Age 79, passed away April 6, 2014. She was born July 1, 1934. Prayers will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Age 56, passed away April 4, 2014.  She was born June 14, 1957, in Lansing, to Don and Bette Morton.  JoAnn graduated from Lansing Christian High School and was a member of Lake Lansing Baptist Church. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, and granddaughter, Emily Irene Morton.  Surviving are:  husband, Raymond Deitrick; son, […]

Age 71, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 3, 2014. He was born July 23, 1942, in Lansing, son of Vincent and Assunta (Baldino) Pecora. Jim graduated from Resurrection Parish High School and was a member of St. Mary Cathedral. He retired from the City of Lansing. In his retirement he became an author of […]

Age 61, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 2, 2014. She was born September 17, 1952, in Biljena, Bosnia, daughter of Saban and Ramiza Suljic. She is survived by her husband Muhamed Omerasevic, sons Muhamed and Eldin, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, […]

Age 93, of Mecosta, MI, passed away March 31, 2014. She was born December 16, 1920, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Michael and Martha Chunko. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

Age 74, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 31, 2014. She was born February 15, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, daughter of Everett and Sarah Hillard. Nancy married Jim Kirchen on October 25, 1964. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and reading and baking. She loved being a grandmother! She was a longtime […]

Age 74, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away March 30, 2014. He was born February 7, 1940, in Fremont, MI, son of George and Gertrude Carson. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving as a staff sergeant. He also served with the Army National Guard of Michigan. John retired after 31 years […]

Age 56, passed away March 24, 2014. She was born June 17, 1957, in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude B. Moss; her brother, Louis Isman; and many other family members and friends. Services will be held in Los Angeles, California.

Born November 19, 1933.  Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014.  She was currently of Holt, MI. Though she is gone her smile and heart lives on in her family and friends that had the fortune to know her.  Carol was one of eighteen brothers and sisters from a strong Iowa family. She is survived […]

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 29, 2014. He was born April 14, 1941, in Lansing. He is survived by his wife Janice and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

Lansing, Michigan. Age 96, passed away March 28, 2014. She was born May 18, 1917, in Lansing, daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Whitman.   Gertrude graduated from Lansing Central High School. She served on the Women’s Commission, the Lansing Historical Board, and Friends of Durant Park. She volunteered many places over the span […]

East Lansing, Michigan.  Age 80, wife of former State Journal columnist Jim Hough, died Friday, March 28, 2014. She was born October 17, 1933 in Elgin, Illinois daughter of the late Roy and Darl (Hubler) Yund. Darl was a graduate of Central Michigan University in 1956, she went on to teach elementary school in the […]

Age 89, of East Lansing, MI, passed away March 27, 2014. She was born September 18, 1924, in Lake City, MI, daughter of the late S.E. and Nettie Belles. There will be no service.

  Age 70, of Holt, MI, passed away March 24, 2014 in Holt.  He was born October 20, 1943 in Lansing to Edward and Ruth Corr. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran, and later worked for many years as a brick layer. Keith had a great love for his dogs. He is survived by […]

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 24, 2014. He was born September 23, 1941, in Lansing, son of Fred Sr. and Inger Dunn. Fred proudly served as a nurse in the U.S. Army and went on to work at Ingham Medical as a nurse for 20 years. He retired in 1988 to take […]

Dorothy died peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2014 in Lansing, MI.  Born in Nokomis, IL on May 21, 1914 to Preston and Tetta (Brakenhoff) Evans, she married Louis Klancnik on September 11, 1940. Dorothy lived for over 75 years in the Chicago area.  She was active in her church for 50+ years, volunteered […]