Obituaries

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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Eleanor Clapp Smith

On February 4, 2015, Eleanor Clapp Smith passed away peacefully with family surrounding her at the age of 93. Eleanor was born September 7, 1921, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Paul T. and Urith (Smith) Clapp. She is a descendent of Thaddeus Clapp and Jarvis Adams who were Michigan pioneer farmer families. Eleanor graduated from Galesburg […]

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John "Jack" Hudson

Dimondale, Michigan John “Jack” Hudson was born on February 19, 1934 and passed away on February 3, 2015.  He grew up in Caro, Michigan, where he met and married Carole (Brigham). He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. John earned a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from Michigan State University. He became a […]

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Donald Lewis Starkweather

  Age 86, of Lansing, Michigan, passed on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at The Willows Nursing Home in East Lansing. He was born December 13, 1928, in River Rouge, Michigan. He graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1947, and was a key player on Sexton’s 1946 state championship football team. Donald was retired from the […]

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Trung Le

Age 65, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 25, 2015. He was born October 10, 1949. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Mausoleum), 2520 West Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48917.

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Dr. Carl Otto Goldschmidt

  Dr. Carl Otto Goldschmidt, 87, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of East Lansing, MI, passed away on January 31, 2015. He was the only child of the late Martin and Mary Goldschmidt, born March 31, 1927, in Hamburg, Germany. As Jewish life in Hamburg became more difficult, Carl and his parents immigrated to the United States […]

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Joyce (Russell) Carter

  Lola Joyce (Russell) Carter, age 70, of Holt, MI, died January 30, 2015 in Holt, MI from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Joyce was born an only child to Herbert B. and Flora G. Russell on August 1, 1944 in Little Rock, AR. Joyce married Frank L. Carter in Jonesboro, AR on Sept. 12, 1964. […]

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Darell R. Youngs

Holt, Michigan.  Born July 6, 1929 in Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away in Bradenton, Florida on January 28, 2015 at age 85. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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Susan Rosenbaum

Passed away January 30, 2015, at the age of 71. She was born to George and Mary Hess on July 31, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA. She was currently of East Lansing, Michigan. Susan was a graduate of Michigan State University and worked as an auditor in the Auditor General’s office for the State of Michigan. She […]

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Shama Robina

Age 63, of East Lansing, MI, passed away January 28, 2015. She was born April 5, 1951, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She is survived by her husband, Abdul Razzaq, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015, at the Islamic Center of East […]

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John Phillips Baker

John is at peace as he passed away on January 27, 2015. He was born April 9, 1937 to Ralph and Margaret (Phillips) Baker in Lansing, Michigan. He was a lifelong resident of the Lansing area, currently of Holt, MI. He attended Resurrection Catholic Schools and graduated from Michigan State University with his bachelor’s and […]

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Olive A. "Annie" May

Lansing, Michigan Our beloved mother and grandmother, Olive Ann “Annie” (Droste) May passed away January 21, 2015, in Haslett, MI. She was born May 19, 1930, in Grosse Pointe, MI, to Clara and Louis Droste. Her mother died 3 days later from childbirth complications and she was then raised by her paternal aunt and uncle, […]

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Janice R. Wilson

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, formerly of Lupton, MI, passed away January 26, 2015. She was born January 15, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Marguerite Baumgardner. Janice was a graduate of Bowling Green State University. She married the late Gordon Wilson in 1959. She went on to teach English for over […]

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Bruce D. Potter

Age 74, of East Lansing, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Neal Forrest and Margaret Ruby (White) Potter. Bruce was born on December 7, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan, and spent his entire life in the Lansing area. Bruce […]

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Maureen Elizabeth Rachel Fritzler

Went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015. She passed peacefully in her sleep. We all have different things we loved her for and will remember her by, but all can agree that she was a truly passionate loving individual who would do anything for anybody. She passed far before any of […]

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