Obituaries

Juanita Marie "Nita" Beemer

Holland, Michigan. Formerly of Lansing. Age 83, went to her eternal home with family around her on June 18, 2015 at the Inn of Freedom Village after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on June 21, 1931 in Jackson, MI to Lawrence and Lucille (McCurdy) DeVerna. Juanita was preceded in […]

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Lois Roberta Deitz

Holt, Michigan Age 86, died June 19, 2015 at home with family and friends by her side. Born September 26, 1928 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Ray J. and Madaliene LaJune (Gilbert) Mears, she was a longtime resident of Holt, Michigan. In the 1940’s she was an avid motorcycle rider where she met the […]

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Walter Viktor Kron

East Lansing, Michigan. Formerly of Lansing. Age 93, died June 19 at Sparrow Hospital following a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Ann, daughter Lisa (Madeleine), son David (Shoshana), grandson Ben, and a large extended family including former exchange students, devoted conversation partners, and an assortment of mutually adopted extra children and grandchildren. He was […]

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Kathryn W. "Katie" Ralph

Lansing, Michigan On June 16, 2015, Katie departed this earth to join her husband David. She was born Kathryn Juanita Wicklund on November 2, 1922, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to the late Frederic and Virginia Wicklund. Katie worked as a teacher in the Lansing School District for 22 years.  She was a volunteer at Sparrow […]

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Nhan Nguyen Pham

Age 81, passed away June 16, 2015.  She was born October 26, 1933, in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. She is survived by her husband, Sai Van Pham; son, Delbert (Khanh Hoang) Pham; daughter, Mydung (Hai) Bui and their 2 children; daughter, Thu-Huong (Duy) Tran and their 6 children; daughter, Lan (Huy) Dao and their 2 children; […]

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Edwin M. Bladen

Haslett, Michigan.  Born February 2, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan son of the late Philip and Ruth Bladen passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, at age 76. Edwin received his undergraduate degree and his Jurist Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit. From there he served for 21 years with the State of Michigan Department […]

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Erma K. Orblych

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. […]

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Tony A. Gentilozzi

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, […]

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Josephine C. “Jo” Shaffer

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. […]

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Helen D. Denison

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 […]

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Joseph P. Chapman

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 […]

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Sharyn A. Rahl

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, […]

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Sheila M. Baykian

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. […]

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Margery Ann Chapman

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 […]

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Kathleen B. Markel

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 […]

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Annetta N. Dean

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 […]

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Lynn (Kathryn) Bambusch

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 […]

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Max L. Gardner

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 […]

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Irene "Renee" Wabeke

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 […]

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Wayne Ervin Gray

  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 […]

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