Obituaries

Joseph Ray Hamilton, Sr.

Holt, Michigan Joseph died peacefully May 5, 2015.  He was born April 12, 1951 in Flora, IL, to the late Arleigh and Mary (VanAcker) Hamilton. Joseph was a man known for his amazing kindness, being a doting grandfather, and caregiver to his wife Sharon. He was a true family man, who developed a real passion […]

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Ralph C. Sheldon

Lansing, Michigan Age 86, Ralph passed away May 5, 2015.  He was born May 11, 1928, in Flint, to Lloyd and Lorene (Butler) Sheldon.  Ralph owned a television repair shop and was active in gardening, woodworking, coin collecting and photography until recently. Surviving are:  his wife of 63 years, Margery “Joan” Sheldon; granddaughter, Jennifer Sheldon; […]

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Leo A. Balcer, Jr.

Age 82, of DeWitt, Michigan, passed away on May 6, 2015.  He was born in Bay City, MI on May 9, 1932 to Leo, Sr. and Victoria Balcer.  He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air […]

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Thomas Patrick Howland

Age 70, of DeWitt, MI, passed away May 4, 2015. He was born March 14, 1945, in Lansing, the son of Harold and Genevieve Howland. He is survived by his two daughters, Deborah Ewing and Barbara Mackie and his grandchildren, Justin Miller, Bradlie Mackie, Cassidie Mackie, Brett Mackie, Leaven Ewing and Karlee Ewing. The funeral […]

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Richard L. Culver

SFC MI ARNG Ret Age 73, of Lansing, Michigan, was called home on 4/29/2015. In his heart and always with him was his joy in life: his children, Ronda L. Culver of Chicago and son Richard II and Amy L. Culver of Charlotte; Sharon, his wife of 39 years (7 Feb 1944 – 21 Jan […]

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Frank G. Penkevich, Jr.

Frank Penkevich, Jr., 88, died April 26, 2015, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing following several years of failing health. Frank was born on February 22, 1927, in Stambaugh, Michigan to Frank and Anna Penkevich. He was the second of 6 boys. He joined the U.S. Navy in January 1945, and upon graduation from […]

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Ervin W. Gunn

Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Holt). Ervin passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2015 at the Hospice House surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Ervin was born May 13th, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur and mother, Edith Dorothy Gunn; his son, Jeffrey D. Gunn, and his wife, […]

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Chue Chao Lor

Age 98, of Lansing, MI, passed away on April 18, 2015. He was born on June 15, 1916 in Laos, the son of Xai Chou Lo and Xai Vang. He is survived by wife Xee Vang and many other family members and friends. The funeral will be held from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, […]

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Timothy Lee Fox

Age 59, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack on April 20, 2015.  He was born in Lansing on August 29, 1955.  He was a 1974 graduate of Lansing Everett High School where he lettered in basketball and baseball.  He then graduated from Central Michigan University.  He was a member of […]

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Mary Ellen Claggett

Mary Ellen Claggett, age 74, passed away on April 18, 2015, with her family by her side.  She was born in Lansing on January 6, 1941, the daughter of Hoyt and Irma (Shoup) Penabaker. Mary Ellen was an active member of the Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church and retired from the Lansing School District Personnel Dept.  […]

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Gary F. Glasscock

Lansing, Michigan After a short, brave battle with lung cancer, Daddy passed peacefully away on the morning of April 12, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family.  Gary was born December 31, 1951 to Dee and Janet Glasscock.  He loved good music, playing pool, fishing, Tigers baseball, recalling stories of days gone by and […]

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Annette M. Jacobs

Of Princeton, New Jersey (formerly of East Lansing, Michigan).  Passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at age 90.  Former Lansing Community College Professor.  Graveside prayers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan with Rabbi Amy Bigman officiating.

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Edna A. Morlok

Lansing, Michigan Edna A. Morlok went to be with her Lord and beloved parents, Carl and Sadie Morlok, on April 10, 2015. Edna will long be remembered as a loving, pleasant person. She was dearly loved and will be missed very much by her only remaining sister, Sarah Morlok Cotton. Edna was one member of […]

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Nang Van Le

Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 8, 2015. He was born April 19, 1944, in Phuoc Tuy, Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Theresa, daughter Jennifer Le, son-in-law David Tran, and many other family members and friends. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at […]

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Douglas L. Chapin

Age 52, of Holt, MI, passed away April 6, 2015. He was born December 21, 1962, in Lansing, MI, the son of Rodney, Sr. and Nancy Chapin. Douglas leaves behind his parents; brother, Rod; 2 sisters, Shireley Chapin and Sally (Jack Redmond) Chapin; 14 nieces and nephews; and 2 great-nephews. There will be no service. […]

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Eulalah E. McDonald

Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 4, 2015. She was born September 11, 1918, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur, Sr. and Olive Linsea. There will be no service.

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Virginia M. Bancroft

Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, passed away April 2, 2015. She was born July 4, 1921, in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Carl and Myrtle Light. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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Blanche Louise (Richey) Dunn

Mason, Michigan A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went home to be with her Lord on April 4, 2015, at the age of 93.  Born to Burdon and Katie Richey on January 14, 1922, in Alma, MI, she was the eldest of seven children. Surviving Blanche are her loving husband, Lawrence Dunn; daughters, […]

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Mildred Elizabeth Tompkins

Mildred Elizabeth Tompkins, age 95, was called by her angels to be with the Lord on 4/5/15.  Born October 8, 1919, to Frank and Myrtle Mae Schmitt; she spent her early years in Berea, Ohio, near Cleveland.  After graduating high school, Mildred taught tap dancing and was an aspiring model.  As times were tough in […]

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Anna J. Lampela

Born June 26, 1928, passed away April 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by:  her dear husband of 48 years, Allen Lampela; brothers, Joseph Joseph and Louis Joseph; sisters, Mary Joseph, Emily (Roger) Peck and Kathryn Joseph; half sister, Edna (Abe) Alekel; half brother, Sheridan (Ann) Joseph.  She is survived by: three daughters, Cynthia […]

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