Lansing, Michigan. Born November 2, 1919 in Calumet, Michigan daughter of the late Peter and Emma (Bulldra) Kallunki passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Erma was a graduate of Calumet High School and Cleary College. She worked a number of years for the Diocese of Lansing and later retired from the State of Michigan. […]
57, passed away June 12, at Sparrow Hospital. His son Vince lovingly expressed these words: “We lost the greatest man we will ever know. He lost his battle with cancer Friday evening; he had a quiet peaceful transition surrounded by his loved ones.” He leaves his wife of 32 years, Anella S. (Chirico); his son, […]
Age 89, of Holt, Michigan, passed away June 12, 2015, in Clarkston, MI. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Milford, MI, and had lived in Holt since 1951. Jo was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Holt, and the Mason-Holt Aerie #3734 F.O. Eagles. She was lifetime member of the R.E. […]
Age 97, of Holt, Michigan, passed away June 7, 2015. Helen was born August 25, 1917, in Ironton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Grace Gannon. Helen is survived by her 2 children, Donetta (Tom) Zander of Mason and Michael (Shelby) Denison of Ashland, KY; grandson, Chris Young; siblings, Oscar (Mary) Gannon, Frank […]
Lansing, Michigan Age 73 passed away June 5, 2015 in Lansing. He was born September 14, 1941 in Montreal, Canada, to the late John and Rose Chapman. Joe was a United States Air Force Veteran, and later went on to become the first Physicians Assistant in the State of Michigan. He is survived by his […]
Age 68, passed away June 4, 2015. She was born August 12, 1946, and grew up in Tulsa, OK. Sharyn graduated from St. John’s College, and worked at Dart Container Corp., Mason, MI. retiring in 2013 after 36 years. Sharyn loved Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was member. She loved reading, music, gardening, cooking, […]
Age 58, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away June 2, 2015. She was born October 13, 1956, in Jackson, MI, daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Hamilton. Sheila started her career 38 years ago at St. Lawrence Hospital and later became a health unit coordinator at Sparrow Hospital – a job she greatly loved. […]
Age 62, of Dimondale, Michigan, passed away on May 29, 2015. She was born in Portsmouth, VA, on April 11, 1953, to John and Ellie (Hallak) Sterzinar. She earned a Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University in Public Administration and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church since 1995. Margery was associated […]
Kathleen Bernadette Markel, age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 1, 2015, at the Mother Teresa House in Lansing, MI. She was born on February 19, 1948, the daughter of James and Kathryn (Gremling) Watt. Kathleen attended Michigan State University where she would earn her degree in Elementary Education and met her future husband […]
Age 91, of Auburn, Indiana, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015, at her home in Auburn. Annetta was born Sept. 21, 1923, in Grand Ledge, Michigan, to Chester E. and Marie (Knight) Bennett. She was a graduate of Spring Arbor College where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree. She married […]
Age 67, of Holt, Michigan, had a glorious release surrounded by loved ones June 1, 2015 after a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born January 28, 1948 in Algonac to George and Donna Waterhouse. She was a mentor to many, a dedicated and much loved special education teacher for Holt Public […]
Age 92, Holt, Michigan, passed away May 30, 2015, at his home. Max was born March 7, 1923, in Charlotte, MI, son of Henry and Anna Gardner. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a gunner’s mate during both WWII and the Korean War. He went on to work as a tradesman for General […]
Renee, age 81, of Holt, Michigan, passed away peacefully May 31, 2015. She was a volunteer caregiver whose fun-loving spirit will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by: children, Maryanna Barber, David Dean, Vicki Lequier and Angie Bridges; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death […]
Age 67, passed away May 29, 2015. He was born May 2, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Ervin and Alice Gray, who preceded him in death. Wayne was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the VFW. He worked for over 15 years […]
Lansing, Michigan Our Mother, Virginia Ruth Jessop died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015, with the love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren surrounding her. Virginia was born in Wexford Co., Michigan, on October 4, 1914, to Earl Barnhart Leffel and Ruby Dawkins Leffel. She was predeceased by her parents, loving husband of 50 years […]
Son Long Huynh, 53, of Lansing, Michigan, died May 22, 2015 at McLaren Hospital. He was born September 8, 1962 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, to the late Huynh An and Nguyen Thi Nam. In 1989 he married Mary My Chau, who survives. Also surviving are his three loving children, Terry L., James T., and Kennedy […]
Age 86, passed away May 25, 2015. She was born January 12, 1929, in Lansing, to Lawrence and Rhea (Cates) Larner. Barbara worked as a florist in Lansing before beginning her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Norman, in 2000; sisters, Joyce Rens and Keitha Robinson. Surviving are: daughters, […]
Age 84, of East Lansing, MI, passed away May 25, 2015. He was born May 25, 1931, in Sudan, son of Mohamedsaed El-Assad and Eltoma Hassan. Ahmed is survived by son Tarig El-Assad, daughter Nadia Saeed, son-in-law Elsadig Hagel, and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Kaltoum […]
Age 69, of Holt, MI, passed away May 24, 2015. He was born June 21, 1945, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Thomas V. and Harriet Springstead. There will be no service.
Age 18, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 23, 2015. He was born September 1, 1996, in Lansing, MI, the son of Ransom Hill and Kimberly Whitehead. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospital – Pediatrics Unit.