Obituaries

Richard A. Davidson

Richard A. Davidson died on March 17, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, FL at the age of 83. He was currently of Lansing, MI.  Born on July 11, 1930 in Lansing, MI, Dick graduated from Sexton High School in ‘48 and Michigan State University in ‘53, where he played for his cherished Spartan football team.  He […]

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Marie F. French

Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 16, 2014. She was born May 1, 1917, in Lansing, daughter of the late George and Emily Tews. Marie was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Lansing.  She is survived by her daughter, Carole J. French; 1 sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, […]

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David Brocklebank

David died March 13th, 2014 of complications due to diabetes. He was born August 18th, 1940 in Liverpool, England during the Battle of Britain. He was a member of the British Diplomatic Service, serving in Turkey, New York, Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria and London. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary; brothers and […]

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Louise Clark

Age 95, passed away peacefully March 15, 2014. Louise was born near Ovid, MI August 28, 1918. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank. Louise is survived by her four children: Virginia (Mike) Lifford, Jeannie (Larry) Flak, Fred (Sue) Clark, and Richard (Melinda) Clark; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Louise was a […]

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Juanita Mae Roe

Age 96, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in East Lansing. She was born October 30, 1917 in Lansing to the late George and Edith Beers. Juanita found great joy in her family. She was immensely proud of and encouraging to her children and their families. She had an exceptionally positive outlook, taking joy in […]

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Eileen Bessie (Icheldinger) Crawford

Eileen Bessie Icheldinger Crawford, 98, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 12, 2014. Eileen was born December 5, 1915, in Dexter, Michigan, to Bertha and Alfred Icheldinger. She is preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Brown, Pearl Manning, and Evelyn Rogers. Eileen was married to Ferris N. Crawford on June 25, 1941. Eileen was […]

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Manuel Arrizola Lino, Jr.

Age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away at his home on March 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1936, in San Benito, TX, the son of the late Manuel Sr. and Eulalia Lino. Manuel served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. He loved […]

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Maira Rizwan

Age 8, of Haslett, MI, passed away March 10, 2014. She was born August 17, 2005, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Muhammad Rizwan and Samina Kauser. Prayers will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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Richard Alban

A long-time resident of East Lansing and Lansing and graduate of Michigan State College, Richard died after a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, MI, to Connie and Charles Alban, who along with his sisters Joanne (Jody), Jeanette Seeger and Judy Udell preceded him in death. He is survived by his three daughters, Amy […]

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Shirleyetta Sernick

  Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 9, 2014. She was born December 23, 1935, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Harry and Bertha Silverman.  Shirleyetta was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was passionate about life, family, Judaism, MSU sports, gardening, and cooking and baking for her family. She loved […]

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Nicholas Colby Stallworth

Nicholas Colby Stallworth came into all of our lives on November 28, 1984.  The Lord chose March 3, 2014, as his homecoming.  Nicholas was an avid car-lover. He absolutely adored his family, and was always available to help with a smile. He graduated from Everett High School where he was a track star, and was […]

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Russell W. Knechtel

Age 87, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  He was born July 24, 1926 in Alpena, MI to Richard and Emma Knechtel. Russell loved to do many things; he loved sports, RVing, boating but what he loved the most was spending time with his friends and family. Nothing was more important […]

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Harold C. Slater

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 3, 2014. He was born May 30, 1926, in Lansing, MI, the son of Clarence and Emily (Bonach) Slater.  Harold was a resident of Lansing his entire life. Nicknamed “Big Red” for his red hair, he graduated from Sexton High School in 1945 and served his country […]

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Barbara May (Duckworth) Pede

Barbara May Pede (Duckworth), age 80, of Lansing, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2014.  She was born a triplet October 27, 1933, in Lansing, MI, to Rev. Oral and Opal Juanita (Hawkins) Duckworth along with her brother, Bradley, and sister, Bethany.  Five years later, their brother, John, joined […]

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Virginia M. Price

Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 27, 2014. She was born October 4, 1943, in Lansing, daughter of Arthur and Clara Koessel. Virginia was a member of Mount Hope Church. She loved to sing in the choir and was an accomplished harpist and pianist. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Sherry Uren) […]

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Barbara J. Hedgecock

Barb, of Lansing, MI, was born on July 13, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and died on February 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John, her parents, and four siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Dawn (Dean Bragg) Hedgecock and Sandy (Bill) Burtch; two grandchildren, Jeff […]

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Tonya Beha

Age 36, of Lake Odessa, MI, passed away February 15, 2014. She was born November 29, 1977 in Port Huron, MI. Tonya was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed time with her family. She enjoyed volunteering at her children’s schools and attending their sporting events. She loved animals. Tonya will be deeply missed by […]

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Beth Goldsmith Zinman

Beth Goldsmith Zinman, age 69, of East Lansing, Michigan, died on Friday, February 14, 2014, after a long struggle with breast cancer.  Throughout her illness, she displayed remarkable courage and grace.  She also maintained her high-spirited sense of humor and delight in the absurd. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Goldsmith (Hanover, NH); her […]

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Austin "Ed" Luke

Age 53, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 13, 2014. He was born November 23, 1960, in Bradenton, FL, son of Leston and Marjorie Luke. A memorial service will be held at 5:0o p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 p.m. on […]

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Clifford W. Green

Age 81, of Holt, MI,  passed away February 11, 2014 at home. He was born September 5, 1932 in Wayne County, Illinois to LeRoy and Ruth (Porter) Green. Cliff was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He and his family moved to Michigan for his job in the oil and gas industry […]

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