Obituaries

John S. Anthony

Age 92, of Holt, MI, passed away November 12, 2014.  He was born September 27, 1922, in Flint, Michigan to Joseph and Geraldine (Rae) Anthony. John served in the U.S. Army during WWII, owned and operated Jon Anthony Florist; was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Holt; formerly served as president of […]

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Rabbi Morton Hoffman

  Age 87, of East Lansing, MI, passed away November 13, 2014. He was born February 2, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Morris and Ida Hoffman. Rabbi Hoffman was a graduate of Western Reserve University and Hebrew Union College. He served as chaplain in the U.S. Army in Japan. He also served […]

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Kenneth H. DeLooff

  Age 65, passed away November 11, 2014.  He was born November 25, 1948, in Grand Rapids.  Ken  joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War.  After the military, he worked in several industries in Grand Rapids and in Florida. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Margaret DeLooff; […]

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Donna Ione (Wilkinson) Perry

Donna was born June 5, 1916, in Barry County, Michigan.  She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1935 and then attended Western Michigan University shortly eventually transferring to Mahers Business College.  After college Donna became employed at the Capital building in the lands division of the Auditor General’s office. Donna married Glen Perry in […]

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William “Bill” Robinson

William Miller Robinson went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 after recently celebrating his 80th birthday. Bill was born to Gregory and Ellen Robinson on October 16, 1934 in Lansing, MI. He was currently of Lansing, MI. Surviving are two daughters, Karyn (Paul) Atallah and Karla Robinson; six grandchildren, Anthony and […]

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Dorothy Jean Sandefer

Age 91, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on November 8, 2014 in The Villages, FL. She was born on October 1, 1923, in Volin, South Dakota, to Andrew and Lena Gustad. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Pastor Royce Allen […]

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Mary Ann Murray

Age 89, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away November 6, 2014. She was born November 2, 1925, in Flint, MI, daughter of the late Fred and Katharine Penix. After attending high school and Lansing Community College, Mary Ann was employed as a typesetter at John Henry back in the early 1960s. […]

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Richard Dale Havens

Age 87, died November 7th, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 9th, 1927 to Velma (Simmons) and Stanley Havens.  He was married to Joan Kinney on May 8th, 1948, who preceded him in death on April 9th, 2007. He lived in Holt, Michigan for more […]

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Clarabelle Herrick

Clarabelle, age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away November 6, 2014. She was born July 1, 1933, to William and Ruth (Schnepp) Ray.  She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Holt, where she volunteered for many functions.  Clarabelle enjoyed spending time at the Sam Corey Senior Center and traveling.  She knitted afghans […]

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Patrick L. "Pat" Syroka

Age 64, of Holt, MI, passed away November 5, 2014 in Holt. He was born June 5, 1950 in Detroit to Francis and Frances (Hapiak) Syroka.  He is survived by his wife Karen (Kaiser) Syroka; their son, Derek Syroka; grandchildren: Destiny, Kaylee, Makenzy, and Troy; and also many extended family members. He was preceded in […]

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Meghan Cristine Lawrence

1977-2014 Meghan passed away from this world and into the hands of God on October 27, 2014. She will always be in our hearts and will be deeply missed. She was an inspiration to all with her caring, kindness, warm smile and willingness to help others.  Her free time was shared with many charities. Meghan […]

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Dr. Robert Jay "Bob" Lichtman

Dr. Robert Jay Lichtman, 66, died from brain cancer November 1, 2014, at Woodland Hospice in Mount Pleasant, MI. Robert was born on Dec. 22, 1947, in Wilmette, Il., the youngest son of Harry and Susanne (Kalom) Lichtman. He was  married to Mary Pat Housley on February 18, 2005. Robert was an avid bird watcher […]

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Timothy Robert O'Donnell

Age 70, of Portland, MI, passed away October 29, 2014. He was born June 29, 1944, in Lansing, MI, son of the late William and Beatrice O’Donnell. Tim enjoyed life and loved to make others smile. He is survived by his children, Mark (Jill Boyer) O’Donnell, Jessica (Larry) LaHaie and Chelsea (Steve) Phillips; grandchildren, Courtney, […]

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Robert E. "Bob" Case

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 28, 2014.  He was born November 14, 1926, in Battle Creek, MI, son of Lawrence A. Case and Ada M. (Bailey) Case.  Bob worked as an assessor for the City of Lansing, as well as owning his own business. He is survived by his sister, Sally (Case) […]

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Shirley J. Hurni

Age 91, of Mason, Michigan. A loving sister, mother, grandmother and longtime resident of the Mason area died Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the Holt Senior Care and Rehab Center. Shirley was born April 10, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan. Shirley prided herself with a long working career and a strong work ethic.  She achieved several […]

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Charles W. "Chuck" Tupper

  Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 24, 2014. He was born January 18, 1932, in Marion, MI, son of Dewey and Leaha Tupper. Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver and was the former owner of Wolverine Typewriter Co. in Lansing. He is survived by his loving wife […]

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George Ernest Fogle

Age 90, of Mason, MI, died October 24, 2014. He was born in Lansing on April 1, 1924, the son of Floyd and Josephine (Hart) Fogle.  In 1929, George moved with his family to a dairy and maple syrup farm in Mason where he spent the next 85 years nurturing the land and his business.  […]

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Teresita Mary Riley Murphy

Lansing, Michigan.   Passed away on October 25, 2014, after a short illness. She was a beautiful, fun and talented woman who loved God and her family fiercely and who always believed in the goodness inside of everyone.  Teresita was born in Buffalo NY in August 1925 to Ottille R. Cole Riley and William Francis […]

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Dagmar H. Haeger

Lansing, Michigan.  Passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at age 102 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.  Dagmar was born September 27, 1912 in Houghton, Michigan daughter of the late August and Mary Mikko and grew up in Puritan, Michigan where her father worked as a copper miner.  Dagmar was married to Delbert O. Haeger on December […]

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