Obituaries

Margaret C. Aenis

Age 96, of Lansing, passed away May 5, 2013. She was born April 5, 1917, in Central Lake, MI, daughter of the late Alva and Hazel James. Margaret was a member of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. She retired from the State of Michigan, secretary of state’s office. She will be most remembered for […]

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Bruce A. Behrmann

Age 71, went to be with his Lord on May 4, 2013.  Bruce was born September 20, 1941, in Dowagiac, MI, to Carlyn and Eva Behrmann.  He earned his Master’s degree from Michigan State University.  Bruce dedicated over 30 years to police work, with the last 28 years with the Lansing Police Department, retiring in […]

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Maisie I. Downey

Born on 2-22-1921, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England to Arnold and Frances Rodgers.  She came to the USA when she was 6 years old, with her mother, to join her father, who came two years before. She lived her life loving animals along with her husband, Theron “Ted” Downey. Ted managed Potter Park Zoo for almost […]

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Dorothy Brown

Age 98, passed away April 30, 2013. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie Lewis.   Dorothy was a graduate of MSU. She was a longtime member of Plymouth Congregational Church and the Sparrow Ladies Auxiliary, but first and foremost enjoyed taking care of her family. She is survived by […]

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Imtiaz Ansari

Mr. Imtiaz Ansari, age 83, originally of Lansing, MI succumbed to complications associated with sudden acute renal failure, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC on April 30, 2013. Mr. Ansari is survived by his wife, Shahnaz of 48 years; 4 sons, Haroon (Ophelia), Amir (Carla), Rashid (Saima), and Nadeem; 5 grandchildren, NaRyhan, Nylah, Nataliah, Rohan […]

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Richard Martin Campau

Born in Detroit on September 1, 1930. He died on April 28, 2013 at the age of 82 years. He was a graduate from the School of Bussiness of the University of Detroit. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business Finance from the University of Michigan.  He was associated with the Michigan State Medical Society […]

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Dinh "Binh" Trong Than

Age 58, of Lansing, passed away April 26, 2013. He was born June 19, 1954, in Vietnam, son of Dia Trong Than and Hoi Thi Than. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at St. Andrew Dung-Lac Catholic Church, 1611 W. Oakland Ave., Lansing. Interment will follow in […]

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Eleanor M. DeMarco

Lansing, Michigan.  Born March 22, 1920 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Chester and Leona (Oakes) Leasure died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at age 93. Eleanor was a longtime member of Church of the Resurrection, a member of the University Club. She loved to dance, play cards, cook, and spend time with her faithful […]

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Caroline V. Morris

Age 90, of Holt, passed away April 25, 2013. She was born August 24, 1922, in Huntington, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late John and Vesta Low. There will be no local service. Inurnment will take place in New York.

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Patricia Ann Lawrence

Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 26, 2013. She was born July 24, 1939, in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Dwane and Marcia Schofield. Patricia was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. She raised over 100 foster children in her home and volunteered for 25 years at St. Lawrence Hospital. […]

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Reshpaul Bhogal

Age 78, of Lansing, passed away April 25, 2013. She was born February 7, 1935, in Janglial Hoshiarpur, India. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, prior to cremation.

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Carolyn R. Michels

Age 79, of Lansing, passed away April 23, 2013. She was born January 16, 1934, in Lapeer, MI, daughter of the late Walter and Mary McIntyre. Carolyn liked cats. Over the years, she raised, owned and enjoyed being with her pets. She was a member of Church of the Resurrection and was formerly involved with […]

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Naomi F. Green

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 23, 2013. She was born July 20, 1930, in Lansing, daughter of Carl and Marie Fenner. Naomi graduated from Eastern High School and went on to graduate in 1952 from the Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing. She then became a surgical and intensive care nurse at Sparrow. […]

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June E. Sterling

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 22, 2013 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1930, in Hickman, KY, daughter of Fred and Tommie Meyer. June was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School – class of 1948. She was a longtime active member of Bethlehem Evangelical […]

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Hervey R. Ehret

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 19, 2013.  He was born August 2, 1920, in Lansing.  Hervey graduated from Acme Business College.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy as a radioman N, third class, aboard the USS Teton.  Hervey worked at Oldsmobile for 36 years, retiring in 1976 […]

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Izetta Rose Marie (Box) Graham

Age 84, of Holt, passed away April 18, 2013. She was born September 11, 1928, in Lansing, to Wilbur and Maggie (Mead) Box. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene and a local hospital volunteer for over 30 years. She is survived by her children, Becky (Bob) Kellogg and Norman P. […]

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Jonathan D. Farley

Jonathan died April 17, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with cancer. Jon was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 9, 1973, the son of Denny Farley and Sandra Schomer. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 1991 and was educated at Michigan State University. He served honorably in the United […]

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Stuart Allen Smith

Age 48, of Lansing, passed away April 18, 2013. He was born October 27, 1964, in Adrian, MI, to Kenneth and Margaret Smith. An informal memorial gathering will be held at Sir Pizza, 201 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, at 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made […]

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Lawrence "Wayne" Pede

Age 82, passed away April 15, 2013. He was born October 27, 1930, in Lansing, to John and Emma Pede. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Kendon Drive Church of the Nazarene, 711 Kendon Dr, Lansing, MI 48910. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – […]

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Marjorie Katherine "Kaye" Doty

Marjorie Katherine “Kaye” Doty, age 88, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully at Hospice of Lansing’s Stoneleigh Residence on April 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by son Gerry K. Sabin, husband Kenneth E. Sabin, parents Herbert and Louise Mullen, 2nd husband Stuart W. Doty, and brother James Mullen. She is survived by her two […]

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