Obituaries

Robert L. "Bob" Bauer

Age 84, of Lansing, MI, passed away, April 13, 2013 in Okemos, Michigan. He was born January 27, 1929 in Lansing to Leo and Rose Bauer. Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army; was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was […]

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Deborah Mae Basinger

Age 50, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away April 13, 2013. She was born May 31, 1962, in Lansing, to Arnold, Jr.  and Barbara Allen. Visitation will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.  A graveside service will follow in the Mausoleum at Chapel Hill […]

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Gloria Orrilla Groneman Lowry

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend, Gloria, passed away on April 12, 2013 at the age of 87. She was of East Lansing, Michigan. A devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as a leader and teacher. The influence of her love, wisdom and testimony of Jesus Christ blessed all […]

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Carl E. McKenney

Age 79, of Lansing, passed away April 10, 2013.  He was born August 1, 1933, in West Branch, to William and June McKenney.  Carl was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Surviving are:  his wife of 56 years, Ginny; 5 children, Kerry (Cindi) McKenney, Kim (Jack) Morley, Sheryl Shay, Eric McKenney and Mark McKenney; […]

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Betty J. Kellogg

Age 83, of Holt, passed away April 10, 2013. She was born March 21, 1930, in St. Johns, MI, to Richard and Lois Woodbury. She is survived by 3 daughters, Deborah (Tom) Cole, Janell (Wayburn) Dean and Tricia Fee; 6 grandsons, Jadon S. (Tiffany) Fowler, Kurtis T. (Katherine) Fowler, Matthew P. (Kristin) Fowler, Andrew M. Fee, […]

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Arbutus M. “Boots” Halstead

(Oct 24, 1932 – April 10, 2013)  Arbutus “Boots” Halstead, 80, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, after an 8-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She died peacefully to go to her Maker and be reunited with her beloved husband, Hal, of 56 years. Boots was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece and friend. Upon her […]

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Matthew Gerald Louis Bush, Jr.

Matthew was born on April 5, 2013, in Lansing, MI, to Ashley C. Williams and Matthew Bush, Sr. He passed away the same day. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Chuong Van Le

The funeral service for Mr. Chuong Van Le will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at St. Andrew Dung-Lac Catholic Church, 1611 West Oakland Ave., Lansing, MI 48915. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Frank Brown

Age 90, of Mason, passed away April 7, 2013.  He was born September 26, 1922, to Elvin and Ottie Brown of Haslett.  He graduated from Haslett High School in 1940.  Frank proudly served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He worked for various companies including Michigan Bell, Hager Fox, Standard Block, MSU, before settling into […]

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Patsy Villastrigo

Forever in our hearts. Born April 1st 1957 went to be with the Lord on April 5th 2013.  She passed peacefully after a courageous and victorious battle with cancer.  She was born in El Campo, TX.  She graduated from Eastern High School in 1976. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Betty […]

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Sandra Mary Allen

Always known as Sandy, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2013, with her family by her side.  Born on September 24, 1936, Sandy graduated from Eastern High School, attended Michigan State University, and was a lifelong Lansing resident.  Sandy is survived by her daughter Lisa Joseph of Lansing, son Scott (Pat) […]

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Nancy Belle Wilhelm

Age 66, of Lansing, passed away March 31, 2013. She was born April 12, 1946, in Wyandotte, MI. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Wilhelm and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will […]

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John Henry Lorenz

  Age 86, of East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  He was born October 1, 1926 in Lansing, MI, the son of R. K. and Viola (Drumm) Lorenz. John was preceded in death by his wife Josephine, and a brother Charles.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Betty); […]

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Ann Marie Van Tilburg

Age 93, of Lansing, passed away March 29, 2013. She was born August 18, 1919, in Boscoop, Netherlands, to Abraham and Alida Newhouse. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in the Mausoleum at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing.

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Maxine Ruth (Lorencen) Hunt

East Lansing.  Born December 1, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Jonas and Josephine Lorencen, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at age 85. Maxine was a longtime active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church of Lansing and the Country Club of Lansing. She loved to golf, bowl and sing. She enjoyed spending time with her […]

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Lois E. Rogers

Age 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 29, 2013. She was born June 1, 1927, in Gardiner, ME, to the late Alzo and Myrtle Trafton. Lois played piano professionally and was frequently requested to perform at many local functions. She is survived by her sons, Ronald (Sandra) and Gary (Gail) Rogers; grandson, Andrew (Michelle) […]

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Patsy Mae Young-Payne

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away on March 28, 2013. She was born on December 22, 1933 in Montgomery, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Payne, Sr., son Nathaniel Payne, Jr., and parents Patrick and Thelma Young. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of […]

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Thelma E. Norris

Age 89, of Lansing, passed away, March 25, 2013 in Charlotte.  She was born September 6, 1923 in Boyne Falls, MI to Jesse and Maude Arnold. Thelma worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation for 25 years, retiring with her husband Richard “Keith” Norris; the first couple to retire together from MDOT, at their retirement […]

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Marjorie Leota Foote

Lansing, Michigan (formerly of Mason). Born December 3, 1926 in Salem, New Hampshire daughter of the late Darnado and Leota Franco passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at age 86.  Marjorie worked as a waitress at DeMarco’s in Lansing for 38 years. Survivors include her 3 children, John G. (Connie) Conaty, Thomas D. (Jane) […]

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Christy Clark Nichols

Christy Clark Nichols, 86, died March 24, 2013, at Hospice of Lansing’s Stoneleigh Residence. The admirable care she received during her short time in the hospice program was a fitting finish to her five year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Christy was born in Louisville, KY to Edward R. and Dorothy Park Clark. She was a graduate […]

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