Obituaries

Age 80, passed away September 25, 2014, in Lansing, MI. He was born December 2, 1933. There will be no service.

Luba Bauer passed away peacefully September 25, 2014.  Luba was born March 14, 1926, in Sofia, Bulgaria.  She worked as a chef at Michigan State University where she retired from, after 23 years.  Her passion for cooking, gardening and love of animals was known to all who knew her.  Luba was also a devoted member […]

Joyce Yeowart Celentino, age 88, of East Lansing, MI, died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 23rd, 2014.  She was born July 4th, 1926 in Liverpool, England to Frederick and Elizabeth Yeowart.  During World War II, she served as a member of the British Women’s Land Army, and met and married her adoring husband […]

Mema left this world with her girls by her side on September 23, 2014. She was currently of Lansing, Michigan. Mema was one of the most wonderful human beings who ever walked the earth. She was witty, loving, caring and always put the needs of others in front of her own. She was a very […]

Age 56, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 11, 2014. He was born March 22, 1958. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI  48933. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist […]

Beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother-in-law, friend, Dick Berry, passed peacefully on September 20,2014.  Dick was born on December 26, 1937 and grew up in Flat Rock, MI, attending Monroe High School.  After graduating from MSU he lived in the Lansing area for 55 years, during which he built more than 1400 homes.  He started Berry […]

  Age 83, of Dimondale, MI, died on September 18, 2014.  He was born in Lansing on December 22, 1930 and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School.  He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in both the U.S. Army and Navy; and was a member of the American Legion Post #159 of Mackinaw […]

Charles passed away September 16, 2014, in Augusta, GA surrounded by family and friends.  He was formerly of Charlotte, MI. Charles was a job setter at General Motors and retired after 36 years of service.  Charles was a dedicated Masonic member and was raised in the Kalamo Lodge #327 and held several stations in that […]

Age 49, of Lansing, MI, died September 17, 2014.  She was born in St. Louis, MO on May 28, 1965, spending most of her life in Madison, WI where she graduated from Memorial High School in 1983.  She went on to earn a B.S. Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University, and continued her life […]

Age 81, of Holt, MI, passed away September 13, 2014.  He was born December 21, 1932, in Norwood, OH, to James and Lillian Carroll.  Richard was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-56.  He graduated from MSU and had a long career in the Hospitality/Restaurant industry, including executive director of the Greater […]

Age 94, of East Lansing, MI, died September 11, 2014, in Lansing, Michigan. Beverly was born at home in Oak Park, Illinois. After high school she attended the University of Chicago and received her geology degree. Her first job was at Richfield Oil in Bakersfield, California. There she met her husband, Lloyd Reginald Champion, who […]

Mary Catherine McDonald, 84, of Granby, Quebec, Canada, died peacefully Saturday evening, September 13, 2014, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born to the late George MacDonald and Catherine McDougal on October 16, 1929.  Mary was preceded into death by her sister Orianne.  Mary was the widow of Jean-Louis Rochon and Leopold Bonin, and was also […]

Jennifer Rahn, 48, of Haslett, MI, died peacefully Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the home of her parents at their Lake Carroll, Illinois residence. She was born to Allan and Letha Rahn, April 5, 1966, in Carbondale, IL. Jennifer graduated from Okemos High School, Okemos, Michigan in 1984 and received a B.A. degree in Organization […]

Donna M. (Molesworth) Peterson of Owosso, formerly of Croswell, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014, in Owosso. Donna is survived by her children Jenny Lynn (Allen) Cooper of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Janet (Thomas) Pierson of Owosso, and Larry (Linda) Molesworth of Croswell. Donna is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service […]

Age 67, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Haslett, MI, passed away September 9, 2014. She was born February 6, 1947, in Lansing, daughter of John and Ardith Beardslee. She is survived by her 3 children, Teresa Ryder, John (Vicki) Lienhart, and Aletha Alton; grandchildren, Rodney and Robert Lienhart, Zachary and Nicholas Ryder, and Hannah and […]

Age 91, of Holt, MI, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away September 10, 2014. She was born January 26, 1923, in Lansing, daughter of Rudolph and Wanda Conrad. She was a lifelong member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing. She is survived by her children, Donald Clever and Rhonda Osterhouse; grandchildren, Danielle, Philip, […]

Joe passed away peacefully on September 8, 2014 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  His wife and three sons were with him. Joe was born on June 28, 1934 in Butler, PA, and moved to Detroit, MI, when he was about four.  He lived there with his dad, Joe Sr., his mother, Pearl (McClymonds) and his […]

Age 76, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 5, 2014. He was born September 29, 1937. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

Age 79, of Holt, MI, died peacefully September 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 15, 1936 in Lansing, MI. Sharlene retired from Continental Cablevision. She loved to travel, was an avid MSU Spartan fan, and followed her children and grandchildren’s athletic events. But most of all, she was proud of […]

Bonita Eisele, 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully at Tendercare West on Saturday, September 6, 2014.  She was born February 22, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Beulah Taber; husband, William; son, Robert; sisters, Jean Azusenis, Deanie Watros; and brother, William Taber. She is survived by […]