Obituaries

Age 82, of East Lansing, MI, passed away January 10, 2014. He was born March 31, 1931. A gravside service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery.    

  Age 65, passed away January 10, 2014.  He was born February 10, 1948, in Lansing, to Theodore and Mary Dines.  Tom worked as a salesman in various industries, and enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his family, and Spartan games. Surviving are:  daughters, Denice (Lawrence) Duffy and Stephanie Dines; granddaughter, Alexa Schemmel; siblings, Richard […]

Age 41, of Webberville, MI, passed away January 8, 2014. She was born July 15, 1972, in Lansing, MI. Andrea loved her children and family dearly. She attended Ithaca High School and was a former employee of Atrium in Howell. She is survived by her life partner, Jake Standlick; daughters, Jayla and Josie Standlick; mother, […]

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 8, 2014. He was born January 16, 1933, in San Miguel Durango, Mexico, son of the late Cresenciano and Juana Solórzano. Marcelo was the founder of Mexico To Go and was a member of Spanish Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife Esther Solórzano; […]

Rick Taylor, of Holt, MI, age 60, loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald S. Taylor and brother, Randy. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Cindy Taylor; daughters, Nicole (Darren) Smith, Renee (Todd) Dickert; grandchildren, Matthew, Cameron, […]

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  Virginia was born March 23, 1922 to the late Cliffton and Eva Robinson. Virginia was a long-time member at Holt United Methodist Church. She retired from Michigan State University after working there for many years. Virginia loved traveling, especially vacationing on Lake Superior where […]

Age 86, of Holt, MI, passed away January 4, 2014. He was born July 16, 1927, in Grand Rapids, MI, son of the late Stephen and Icyle Wilson. A memorial service will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in spring 2014.

Barbara was born December 23, 1923, to Mark James Hilliker and Edith Stanke Hilliker in the City of Lansing.  She attended schools in the Lansing School System, graduating from Lansing Central High School in June of 1941.  After graduation, Barbara attended Lansing Business University.  During the war years, Barbara was involved in USO volunteer activities.  […]

Age 83, passed away January 1, 2014. He was born November 28, 1930, in Lansing, son of the late Mulfred and Jessie Briggs.  Gene graduated from Sexton High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after 42 years from the U.S. Postal Service; he delivered the mail […]

Age 59, of Olivet, MI, passed away December 29, 2013.  He was born March 11, 1954, in Flint, and graduated from Okemos High School in 1972.  Bruce was an equipment operator at Phillip Scarboro Construction, and was a foreman for Francis Fine Homebuilder.  In 1978, he started his own business in Dimondale, Bruce’s Excavating, which […]

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away December 25, 2013. He was born July 9, 1926, in Mason, MI, son of the late Clare and Inez Higdon. Bob was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired as a TV engineer from WKAR and was a longtime member of South Church. He is survived by […]

Age 82, of Mason, MI, passed away December 25, 2013. She was born July 3, 1931, in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Muriel Bodenbender. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends […]

Age 89, passed away December 22, 2013.  He was born February 15, 1924, in Holt.  Lawrence was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the DAV.  He retired after 38 years as a sheet metal mechanic.  Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; as well as […]

Lansing, Michigan.  Born February 1, 1921 in Wallingford, Connecticut daughter of the late Thomas and Rose Janeck passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at age 92. Jean worked as a secretary for the State of Michigan, Department of Public Health for 20 years. She was a former member of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, […]

Age 84, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2013.  She was born July 13, 1929 in Bay City, MI to Earnest and Elsia Van Kuren. Jane loved to do many things; she loved golfing, traveling with her husband, participating in Elks Club activities, animals, taking photographs of wild turkeys, her children, grandchildren, […]

Age 52, of Lansing, MI, passed away December 18, 2013. He was born July 9, 1961 at Warner Robins AFB, Georgia, son of Walter and Patricia Deibler. Ronald worked for many years at the Lake Lansing Meijer. He enjoyed bowling, travel, and working in his yard. He was also a Civil War and history enthusiast. […]

Age 91, of Holt, MI, passed away December 17, 2013. He was born March 4, 1922, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Port and Margaret Moog. A private family service will be held at  a later date.

Born November 2, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Bruce and Marvel Hodges passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at age 86. She was currently of Lansing. Betty was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, was a member of Holt United Methodist Church and the Okemos Chapter #267 Order of Eastern […]

Age 69, of Holt, MI, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 in Lansing.  She was born March 2, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Rose Schrubbe. Betty spent her life in the Lansing and Holt area.  She is survived by her children: Sgt. Maj. Ronald (Christy) Jenks Jr. U.S.M.C., Jeffrey Young Jr. and Kris […]

Larry Alan Estlack, AKA, Larry Allen – Sign on, August 25, 1949, Muskegon, MI, to Leonard and BoQueen Estlack, sign-off, December 16, 2013, Lansing, MI.  He was the first grandchild on the Hogan side of the family, so he could do no wrong! Larry was very bright and as a young child he was always […]