Obituaries

Malinda E. Haindel

Age 79, of Charlotte, MI, passed away July 24, 2014.  She was born January 6, 1935, in Lansing, to Hugh and Christine Smyth.  Malinda worked at her parent’s bar, The Green Parrot, for many years.  Then, she worked as a bookkeeper for Ingham County until her retirement.  Malinda enjoyed needle work, gardening, her football Sundays […]

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Dorothy Irene Hospodor

Age 93, of Holt, MI, passed away July 23, 2014.  She was born August 10, 1920, in Fowlerville, Michigan, to Charles and Hazel Gardenhouse.  Dorothy was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Liederkranz Club.  She worked for many years as a bookbinder at Wagenvoord & Riegel Bookbinders. She loved to travel, go […]

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Harry C. Lawrence, Jr.

  Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 19, 2014. He was born May 27, 1922, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Harry, Sr. and Anna Lawrence. Harry proudly served in the Army during World War II. He retired from G.M. as a supervisor, was a member of C.A.R.D.S. and the VFW. He […]

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John A. Hale

Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, passed away, July 18, 2014. He is survived by three daughters, 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a very dear friend. John was preceded in death by his wife and a daughter. Per his wish, cremation will take place and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial […]

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Mark A. Pristop

Age 52, of Chicago, IL, has passed away. He was born May 3, 1962, in Elton, IL, son of Walter and Ann Pristop. There will be no local services.

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Jean Doris Reichenbach

Mrs. Jean Doris Reichenbach, age 88, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Stonehenge Assisted Living following an extended illness. Mrs. Reichenbach was born on Feb. 1, 1926 in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Vernie Kern and the late Vergie Houch Kern. Before her retirement, Jean had been a […]

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Ruth E. Anderson

Age 101, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away July 16, 2014. She was born May 25, 1913, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Herbert and Hattie Schoepke. Ruth worked for the Accident Fund and the Auditor General’s Office for 38 years. She retired in 1975. She and her husband Harold had a cottage on […]

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Elizabeth "Betty" Hohner

Age 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 16, 2014. She was born July 29, 1928, in Newark, NJ, daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Hohner. There will be no local services.

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Haji Zadran

Mr. Haji Zadran, age 79, passed away July 16, 2014. Prayers will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2014, at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, East Lansing, MI. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, MI.

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Jack D. Puffer

Age 86, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 14, 2014. He was born August 12, 1927, in Lansing, son of the late Byron and Mabel Puffer. A memorial Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. John P. Klein at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow […]

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Elizabeth L. "Bette" Lentz

Elizabeth Bails Lentz, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on July 15, 2014 in East Lansing, MI.  A long-time resident of Denver and Colorado, “Bette,” as she was known, graduated from South High School in 1936 and Stephens College (MO) in 1938, where she earned an associate’s degree in journalism and had the opportunity […]

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Betty E. Kirk (McDermott)

Sister Betty Estell Kirk (McDermott) was born April 21, 1950 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the age of 64, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.  Betty was passionate about serving the Lord and was a member at Apostolic Tower of Power Temple in […]

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John M. Stuber

  Age 87, passed away July 12, 2014. U.S. Army veteran, MSU retiree, collector of Trolls and known as the “Troll Man”. He liked traveling, camping and walking the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day. John is survived by his 6 children, Starr Brewer of TX, Dianna Arsenault, John Jay, Sherri (Mike Jr.) Piper, Missi (Craven) […]

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Jerry Douglas Mills

Age 77, of Higgins Lake, MI, passed away July 9, 2014.  He was born in Lansing on April 19, 1937, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Berridge) Mills. He was a 1956 graduate of J. W. Sexton High School and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served for six years.  He served […]

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Martha Loretta Roberts (nee Stevens)

Born April 30, 1924, daughter of Lyman R. and Cecilia (Finity) Stevens in Avon, NY, passed peacefully into the loving arms of God on July 8, 2014 at age 90. She was currently of Lansing, MI. She was predeceased by her brothers, Edward, Karl, Robert and Paul Stevens. She was also predeceased by her husbands, […]

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Lillian E. Miller

Age 100, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014.  She was born December 18, 1913, in Westphalia, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Wirth) Fedewa. She retired in 1976 following 20 years of service as a Grand Ledge school bus driver. Lillian showed great love for all of her family […]

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Richard A. Hoyt

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 3, 2014. He was born November 4, 1941, in Detroit, MI, son of William and Ruth Hoyt. There will be no service.

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James Edward Reid

  James Edward Reid passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 3, 2014.  He retired from GM after 37 years of service.  Jim served as a radio operator in the Vietnam and was a member of the VFW.  He lived in Nashville, MI for all his life. He is survived by his wife Priscilla […]

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Zaminkul Mambetova

Age 82, of East Lansing, MI, passed away July 6, 2014. She was born July 1, 1932, in Georgia, Russia. Prayers will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Chapel on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

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