Obituaries

Ken VerBurg

 Lansing, Michigan Born February 13, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Cornelius and Lucy (Van Houten), Ken VerBurg died February 21, 2015.  Ken graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School, Calvin College, and Michigan State University.  He spent two years in the Army stationed in Germany, where he wrote for the base newspaper.  Ken was […]

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Bryan E. Sladek

Age 45, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away February 19, 2015. He was born April 1, 1969, in Tulsa, OK. Bryan graduated from Lansing Catholic Central and went to Albion College. He received his Juris Doctorate from the U of M Law School. Bryan was a special one with many talents. He will be greatly […]

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Christine Brown

Age 57, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away February 14, 2015. She was born December 2, 1957, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, daughter of Rush and Vera (Watkins) Brown. Christine was a loving and caring soul. She was so much fun to be around! She loved Bingo, playing cards and Dominoes, and being creative with arts and crafts. […]

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Margaret Mary Brockwell

Lansing, Michigan Margaret was born on October 15, 1921 in Lansing Michigan to the late Josephine and Jonas Lorencen and she passed away on February 19, 2015. She graduated from Central High School in Lansing and retired from her position as Executive Secretary to the Assistant Director of the Department of Agriculture in 1984. Married […]

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Robert W. "Bob" Ryan

Age 68, passed away February 13, 2015. He was born October 17, 1946, in Lansing, the son of William and Mary Ryan. Bob received his associate’s degree from LCC and his bachelor’s from Eastern Michigan University. He had a long career with the City of Lansing in the human resources department as a licensed social […]

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Vickie S. Buell

Age 68, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away February 17, 2015, with her family at her side.  Vickie was born October 1, 1946, in Lansing, and graduated from Eastern High School.  She enjoyed spending time at the cottage up north, and loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are:  her husband, Douglas […]

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Doris M. Converse

Age 75, of Holt, Michigan, passed away February 15, 2015.  She was born February 19, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan.  Doris retired after working as a nurse for many years at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility on Dobie Road and remained close friends with many of the staff. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Doris […]

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Forest J. “Doc” Fickes

Lansing, Michigan Forest entered into eternal rest at the age of 72 on February 16, 2015. Born on January 15, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan he was son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Forest was known for his recognizable laugh and passion for life. He had an immense love for cars, trains, history, and […]

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Doris Anne Lorencen

Lansing, Michigan Doris was born March 6, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Josephine and Jonas Lorencen. She passed away on February 12, 2015, at the age of 81. Doris graduated from J.W. Sexton in 1951. Following her graduation she worked at Sexton for 3 ½ years. She then went to work for […]

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Ila May Miner

Lansing, Michigan. Born June 16, 1918 in Hudson, Michigan, daughter of the late James and Rosa (Stimer) Durling passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at age 96. Ila was a longtime member of South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing and former Cook at Ingham Regional Hospital. Surviving are her 5 children, Vernon (Patricia) […]

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Vincent W. "Ben" McKouen

Passed away February 12, 2015; he was 97.  Ben joined the Beurmann-Marshall Corporation in 1935 and retired as chairman and CEO in 1984.  An avid trout fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Trout Unlimited.  He also was an honorary life member of the Lansing Country Club and the […]

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Evans W. Brown

Holt, Michigan. Age 83, passed away February 12, 2015.  He was born in Pontiac, MI, June 11, 1931, son of the late Mabel and Ward Brown.  Evans attended and graduated from the Pontiac Schools and was a diver on the swim team for 4 years.  Evans graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology of Chicago on […]

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Bernd Richter

Age 60, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 11, 2015. He was born September 1, 1954, in Beyendorf, Germany, the son of Rolf and Ilse Richter. A private interment will take place in Glendale Cemetey, Okemos, MI.

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Cynthia R. "Cindie" Loomis

Age 55, of Onondaga, MI, passed away February 10, 2015, in Lansing. She was born May 8, 1959, in Lansing to Robert and Mary Jane Loomis. Cindie was a fun loving free spirit, and is survived by her significant other Todd Holforty; parents: Bob and Mary Jane Loomis; daughters: Angela (Rob) Craft and Jessica (Jay) […]

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Sherman W. Bennett

Lansing, Michigan Sherman was born on July 19, 1924 in Greenleaf, KS, the son of William and Luella Bennett and claimed his gift of eternal life in Heaven on February 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years Ruby in 2009, and four brothers: Dean, Earl, Delmar and Carl. […]

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Frank E. Jurincic

Frank “Wink” Jurincic, of Holt, MI, passed away February 6, 2015 at the age of 91. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Glider Regiment and was the Bugle Boy for his company. He was involved in D-Day, […]

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William “Bill” Swagler

Lake City, Michigan   William “Bill” Swagler, originally from Lansing, born to John and Marcella Swagler, left us suddenly on February 6, 2015. Bill proudly served in the military and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather “Boppi Do.” His love of golfing with the mountain men, up at the lake […]

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Qutaiba Alomar

Age 46, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born July 6, 1968, in Baghdad, Iraq. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015, at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 940 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

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Susan M. Roush

Age 59, passed away at home February 6, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 25, 1955, in Norwalk, CT.  Susan graduated from Ferris State College with a bachelor of science in pharmacy, and worked as a pharmacist at several pharmacies in the Lansing area.  She was a devoted wife, mother and […]

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Marjory Ann Hethorn

Marjory A. Hethorn, 83, quietly passed away on February 5, 2015, at Eagle’s Nest Adult Foster Care Home, Eagle, MI, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born on May 17, 1931, to William and Frances Haight.  She graduated from Sexton High School and studied at Michigan State University.  Marjory worked for 17 […]

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