Rolland L. Johnson, “Spider,” passed away on July 26, 2015, in Lansing, Michigan, after a full life of sports and jokes. On October 13, 1921, in Wakefield, Nebraska, Rolland was the first born (of 2 boys and 3 girls) to Albert Leroy and Florence Johnson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lila, and […]
Genieve Virginia Stanaway, 96, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on December 4, 1918, to Ford and Ethel Crismore. She graduated from Central High School in 1937, married her husband, Clarence, in 1938, and together they raised four children. […]
Age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 21, 2015. She was born April 3, 1948, in Benton Harbor, MI, daughter of Jack and Mary Weatherman. She is survived by her children, Michael Evans, Erica Nimtz and Catharine Wayne, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 8:45 a.m. […]
Peggy Ann Brown, age 83, of Holt, Michigan, left this life July 23, 2015, to be reunited with her parents. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 9, 1931, to Fred L. and Margurite Green. She is survived by her daughter Michele Brown and son-in-law Bobby Groschke. Her public schooling included many schools throughout […]
Born June 13, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, died on July 21, 2015, at her home in Okemos at the age of 80. She was diagnosed with liver cancer in June of this year. Gretchen was brilliant and beautiful, funny and witty, a talented potter and painter, a horsewoman and a college professor of English literature […]
Age 94, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 20, 2015. He was born November 5, 1920, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Joseph and Ester Green. He was one of 11 children. Sidney proudly served his country and was a 2-war veteran. He worked at the Lansing Post Office, where he retired. Later in life Sidney […]
Tucson, Arizona. Formerly of Lansing. Born April 3, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan daughter of Ezra and Ruby Middaugh passed away on July 16, 2015 at age 73. Graveside service will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the […]
Age 98, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away July 17, 2015. She was born to the late Loren and Pearl (Collins) Bancroft. Doris worked for 20 years as a bookkeeper for Abbey Distributing Co. and also worked with her brother Wayne at Bancroft Flowers. She and her sister-in-law Beverly later started and operated a successful and creative […]
Lansing, Michigan Born August 11, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio son of the late Joseph and Marie (Kierchowski) Lapka passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at age 87. Len graduated from Michigan State University where he was a scholarship member of the football team and following graduation began a 38 year career as teacher and […]
Lansing, Michigan. Born September 28, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, at the age of 89. Mike was a proud graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Mike started his work career at age five, selling newspapers on […]
April 5, 1922 – July 15, 2015 Donnabelle “Donnye” of Venice, Florida, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Venice, FL, on July 15, 2015, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Donnye was born in Barryton, Michigan, to Clara and Caleb Pitts and was the youngest of seven children. The family […]
Mason, Michigan On July 15, 2015 Sue passed into eternal peace to join Jon, her beloved husband, after a long encounter with non-hodgkin’s lymphoma. Over the course of her illness, Sue was a tremendous inspiration to her friends and family due to her positive approach to life and her ability to view each day as […]
Oscoda MI and Safety Harbor FL Virginia Hitchcock, 89, died July 14, 2015 in Lansing MI of emphysema. Born December 27, 1925 in Dearborn MI to Anna (Sberneciu) and Arsene Ghetia, she was the WWII bride of Maurice E. Hitchcock, married December 10, 1942 in Lakewood NY. She was a devoted mother of three and […]
Age 86, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away July 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Merlee (Vaughan) Anderson. Merle was born January 7, 1929, in Sullivan, IN, the only child of Charles and Maxine (Rusk) Anderson. He served as a U.S. Marine; retired from the U.S. Army reserves attaining […]
Age 86, of Holt, Michigan, passed away July 14, 2015, in Lansing. He was born June 14, 1929 in Long Island, New York, to the late Guiseppe and Ida Badalamente. Frank was a Veteran of the United States Marine Air Corps, where he served during the Korean War. He later went on to become the […]
Holt, Michigan Janet has left her life on earth to spend eternity with her “Wink.” She stayed at home to raise her children. She was called “Nani” by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their friends. In her younger years, she was an entertainer whether it was on stage, in a musical, playing the piano/organ or at […]
Lansing, Michigan Born on October 4, 1931, in Lansing, Anna joined our Lord on Monday, July 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. Dennis Cook, Florence Gibson Cook Shiebels and Jennie June Bennett Cook; her brother Joseph and sisters Lucille Cook Bolinsky and Catharine “Kate” Cook; son, William Klein II; and […]
Age 82, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away July 12, 2015. She was born May 23, 1933, in Frankfort, MI, to Ingval and Melba Peterson. A graduate of Michigan State University, Mary Rose worked as a substitute teacher in the Lansing School District and MSU Athletic Department. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal […]
Holt, Michigan Janette M. Macklin was the second of four children born to Philmore and Christine Cuff on March 22, 1937, in Bluefield, VA. She was educated in the Bluefield school district where she excelled academically. Philmore and Christine decided to move the family to Detroit, MI, in 1951, in search of better opportunities for […]
52 went to heaven on Friday, July 10, 2015, after a long illness. He was a retired truck driver. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alice; and brother, David. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; sister, Brenda; father and mother-in-law; sister-in-law, brother-in-law; two nieces; three nephews; lots of aunts, […]