Obituaries

Tony N. Korkoskie

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 21, 2014. He was born December 20, 1935, in Lansing, MI. He is survived by many family members and friends and was preceded in death by his wife Frances in 2011. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Chapel […]

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Bruce and Shirley Goodrich

Lansing, MI   Bruce Allen Goodrich, age 90, passed away on October 21, 2014.  He was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 31, 1924 to Albert and Marie (Williams) Goodrich.  Bruce was a member of Central United Methodist Church, and a former member and President of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.  He was a Veteran […]

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Margaret J. "Peg" Guilford

Age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away October 20, 2014. She was born November 30, 1932, in Geneva, Illinois, daughter of John and Coralynn Woodward. A memorial service will be held at  a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care.

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Russell V. Siebert

 Russell, a local Big Band and Jazz musician died October 19, 2014. He was born April 23, 1918, the third son of Henry and Mary Siebert, longtime eastside Lansing residents. Russell graduated from Lansing Eastern High School (Class of 1936) and attended MSC (MSU) graduating in the class of 1940 (music school). Russell was a […]

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Abul Mohamedulla

Age 70, of Holt, MI, passed away October 13, 2014. He was born April 25, 1944, in Hyderabad, India. Prayers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing.

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Paul Chris "Sweet Corn" McDaniel

Lansing, Michigan. Age 57, Paul passed away October 9, 2014. He was born December 30, 1956, in Lansing, and graduated from Eastern High School in 1976. Paul was a DJ with the Lansing Jaycees, where he was known as “Sweet Corn.” He worked for General Motors, retiring in 2009. Paul is survived by: his wife […]

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Ryan Patrick Swan

Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 passed away October 7, 2014.  He was born July 22, 1983 in Lansing.  Ryan was a 2002 graduate of Dewitt High School, and was currently a student at Lansing Community College.  Ryan loved to travel, loved to laugh, and he had a heart of gold. His greatest love was his family. […]

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Phuong T. Nguyen

Lansing, Michigan.  Born June 27, 1921 in Ha Dong, Vietnam passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at age 93.  Her family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Thursday, October 16 and again on Friday, October 17 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. both nights.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Joseph […]

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Joan M. Decker

Lansing, Michigan. Born July 29, 1937 daughter of the late Lester and Mildred Wilder passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at age 77.  In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by an infant son, Randy Walter; husband, Richard Decker; sisters, Marlene Bacon and Patricia Ostrom; brother-in-law, Nelson Ostrom and sister-in-law, Marion […]

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Dale E. Hissong

  Age 88, of East Lansing, MI, passed away October 10, 2014. He was born July 28, 1926, in Trotwood, OH, son of the late Charles and Lydia Hissong. Dale proudly served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from MSU and worked as a chemist for the U.S. Government. He belonged to the American Chemical […]

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Robert F. "Bob" Harrison

Robert F. “Bob” Harrison, of Holt, MI, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 with family at his side, after a short battle with illness. Bob was born May 8, 1945 in Lansing to parents Robert C. and Arlene M. Harrison. Bob graduated in 1963 from Lansing Everett High School. Bob met his dear wife Kay Lynn at Edru Roller Skating […]

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Maryjo Erbe

Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 8, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger Erbe of Lansing; two sisters-in-law, Sharla Erbe of Lansing and Darcy (Freddy) Jaime of Kingman, AZ; and other extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, […]

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Jean Erbe

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 4, 2014. She is survived by one son, Roger (Maryjo) Erbe of Lansing; two daughters, Sharla Erbe of Lansing and Darcy (Freddy) Jaime of Kingman, AZ; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, […]

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Bradley Joseph Masseau

Age 44, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 4, 2014.  He was born in Lansing on May 1, 1970.  He attended Resurrection School, and was an Altar Boy for the Church.  Bradley was a 1989 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, where he excelled in football and hockey; graduated from Ross Medical School as a […]

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Ernest A. Findley

Age 85, of Holt, MI, passed away October 2, 2014. He was born on November 14, 1928, in Kalamazoo, MI, son of the late Ervin and Carrie Findley. He is survived by his children, Shirlene, Linda and Kenneth; his grandchildren; and other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving […]

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Heather Lou Ann Rux

Age 40, passed away unexpectedly, October 2, 2014.  She was born December 13, 1973, to Gary and Vickie Davison. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Her family will receive friends at the funeral […]

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Phyllis L. Chambers Cotter

Age 76, of Farmington, MI, passed away September 28, 2014. She was born December 28, 1938, in Sandusky, MI, daughter of Rex and Dorothy Milemon. A private service will be held.

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Natalie A. Lamphere

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 29, 2014.  She was born May 19, 1922, in Brown City, Michigan, to Perry and Verna Trowbridge.  Natalie worked for the State of Michigan, retiring from the Department of Social Services.  She was a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church. Natalie was preceded in death by […]

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Barbara K. Bauchmann

Age 68, of Leslie, MI, passed away September 26, 2014. She was born December 24, 1945, in Garden City, MI, daughter of Paul and Alice Pliska. There will be no service.

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Einard Melvin “Chris” Christenson Jr.

1933-2014 I am struggling as I attempt to write our father’s obituary.  How do you possibly sum up a man’s total life on a single piece of paper, it won’t be easy but I’ll try.  I could follow the usual obituary format but dad was not an ordinary man.  He was special to a lot […]

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