Obituaries

Mary Margaret Heiser

Age 69, died surrounded by family on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Born April 22, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan, She was preceded in death by her husband Kenard Heiser of 51 years. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and friend she will be greatly missed. Survivors are her children, Debra Ellis, Scott Heiser, Michael Heiser and […]

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Frank A. Wheeler

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully on March 19, 2013.  He was born February 12, 1925 in Lansing the son of Frank and Naomi (Pickworth) Wheeler.  He was preceded in death by his wife Daisy Wheeler. He is survived by his loving son, Matthew Wheeler.  Also surviving are his sister Joyce (Albert) Chapman, brother […]

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Jane Frances (Fleming) Maki

Age 71, of Holt, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 of Multiple Myeloma.  Jane “Missy” was born in Jackson, MI on August 21, 1941 to Clare and Mary Jane (Bullinger) Fleming. Jane grew up on a farm in Pleasant Lake, Michigan.  She attended high school at St. John’s in Jackson and graduated in the […]

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Catherine Anne Purchis

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 15, 2013.  She was born on May 4, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, to Gerald and Mary Lou (Lipka) Eddy. Catherine was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School in 1953. She then attended MSU and graduated in June 1957 with a BA in Education. She was […]

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Helen R. Brackney

Age 82, of Holt, MI, passed away March 14, 2013.  She was born May 9, 1930, in Traverse City, the only daughter of Michael and Gladys Brief.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Sheila Campbell; grandson, Jason; her parents; and brothers, Robert, Joseph, Leonard and Anthony. Surviving are:  daughter, Colette (Gene) […]

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Richard M. "Dick" Andrews

Age 71, of Crystal, MI, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born March 8, 1942, in Lansing, to Elmo and Leone Andrews. He is survived by his wife Beverly and many relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to […]

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Clinton E. Bemrose

Age 65, of Mason, passed away March 12, 2013. He was born June 9, 1947, in Lansing, to Samuel and F. Cora Bemrose. Clinton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He loved beekeeping and enjoyed cooking. He was a member of the Holt United Methodist Church. He is survived by his […]

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Charlene R. "Char" Friar

At the age of 69 Char went home to be with her Lord, March 6, 2013. She was born in Lansing, August 14, 1943 to Ray and Ruth Lowden. She was of Holt, MI. Char was a retired Holt School bus driver. She loved spending time with her family, listening to Southern Gospel music and […]

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Wilfred “Joe” Pullman, Sr.

Age 94, of Okemos, formerly of Lansing, passed away on March 7, 2013. Wilfred was born in Custer, MI, on January 25, 1919, the son of Arza and Enza (Wheeler) Pullman. Wilfred retired from General Motors. He was First Vice President of the Retirees’ Local Chapter 652, worked on many democratic campaigns and was active […]

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Jerry P. Patterson

Age 51, of Lansing, passed away March 3, 2013. He was born July 3, 1961, in Anderson, South Carolina, to Eddie Jackson Jr. and Betty Williams. He graduated from Westside High School, and is survived by his Mother and Father, sons Jermichael Patterson and Hernando Johnson, granddaughter Sariah Johnson, sisters Angela Sloan, Tiffany Griffin, Katrina […]

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Frank Ochoa, Jr.

Age 69, of Lansing, passed away March 3, 2013. August 3, 1943, to Ignacia and Frank Ochoa Sr., in Brownsville, TX. Frank was a member of Spanish Church of God for 43 years, and a GM retiree. He is survived by his wife, Rosa, of 51 years; 4 children and 3 grandchildren: Rosa, Frank, Joe, […]

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Henoc Z. Hudy-Velasco

Henoc Zacarias Hudy-Velasco was born February 17, 2013, in Lansing, to Peter Hudy and Maria de Hudy. He passed away March 3, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital Ave., Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may […]

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Carol Louise Spagnuolo

Mason, Michigan. Born November 21, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of Grant and Velma (Schneeberger) BeVier went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at age 66 following a short battle with cancer. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who leaves behind two sons, James C. (Amy) […]

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Donald C. Kugel

 Born July 31, 1923 in Ludlow Township, Iowa son of the late Carl and Esther (Hermeier) Kugel passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at age 89.  Donald served in the U.S. Army and was a retired General Motors employee. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Barbara Kugel; his son, Johnnie (Patty)Kugel; stepchildren, Arnt (Paula) […]

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Violet E. Davis

Age 94, passed away February 28, 2013.  She was born November 25, 1918, in Lansing.  Violet was a lifelong member of Pennway Church of God.  She worked at Oldsmobile until 1946, and had also worked at Yankee’s where she managed the snack bar.  Violet enjoyed doing ceramics, sewing, crocheting and traveling. Surviving are:  son, David […]

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William James "Jim" Pierce

At age 79, Jim went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 27, 2013.  He was born April 9, 1933, in Grass Lake, Michigan, to Max and Viola Pierce.  Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree. […]

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Barbara Vera Sinadinos

Age 75, passed away February 27, 2013.  She was born June 20, 1937, in Grand Rapids, to George and Stella Deliyanides.  Barbara graduated from Mt. Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids, and graduated from MSU with a BA degree.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, where she served at Past President of […]

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Joshua J. Bruskotter

Age 27, passed away February 22, 2013.  He was born March 22, 1985, in Big Rapids and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2003.  Josh’s love for computers enabled him to make a business of building computers.  His competitive spirit kept his own computer faster than his family and friends, and he would encourage […]

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Jimmy M. Marris

Age 59, of Lansing, passed away February 22, 2013. He was born July 18, 1953, in Holland, MI, to Minnie and Faye Marris. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Florence N. Siegrist

Age 89, of Grand Ledge, passed away February 21, 2013. She was born December 19, 1923, in Lansing, to James and Louise Cook. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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