Obituaries

James William Golbeck

Jim Golbeck, 82, was born in Chicago, IL, to Elizabeth and George Golbeck, and passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013.  He is survived by:  his loving wife, Mary; son, Mark; daughters, Kim (Stephen) Allie, Stacie (Joe) Niedzwiecki and Kerry (Mark) Kowalczyk; grandchildren, Steve, Nicole, Cameron, Mark, Brock, Nick and Conor; great grandchild, Evelyn; 3 sisters […]

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Donna E. (Lawrence) Coté

Age 72, of Lansing, passed away January 22, 2013.  She was born April 10, 1940, in Lansing, to Charles and Della Lawrence.  Donna was a graduate of Vennard College in Iowa.  She worked for Bethany Children’s Home in Kentucky for 15 years, and retired from the State of Michigan.  She was an active, lifetime member […]

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Mark L. Kelly

Age 86, of Lansing, went to be with his Lord, January 20, 2013. He was born May 23, 1926, in Highland Park, MI, to the late Mark P. and Ora Kelly. Mark served in the Navy during World War II. He was a dedicated member of South Church. He was active at the Oak Park […]

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Rev. Benjamin M. Baldus

Pastor Ben joined the Lord he served this past week after a brief illness. He was 64. Ben earned a B.A. at Michigan State University, as well as Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from San Francisco Theological Seminary. A man of distinct tastes, he was a choir director and church organist in […]

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Robert E. "Ace" Moss

Passed away peacefully January 17, 2013, at the age of 80.  He was of Lansing. Robert was born October 22, 1932, to Henry and Bertha Moss, in Pontiac, MI.  He retired from the Lansing Police Department in May 1985, and went on to work 10 years for the Parking and Code Enforcement Division of the […]

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Robert V. Bunce

Age 87, of Lansing, passed away January 18, 2013.  He was born April 19, 1925, in Lansing.  Robert graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1943 where he was president of the first graduating class.  While in high school, he worked at REO, and then joined the U.S. Army Air Corps.  After the military, Robert […]

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Charles Walker

Age 81, of Lansing, passed away January 17, 2013. He was born May 17, 1931, in Strongs, MI, to Earl and Minnie Walker. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the LSSU Foundation (Lake Superior State University), Earl & Minnie Walker Scholarship, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783.

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Donald W. Knauf

Age 83, of Mason, passed away January 16, 2013. He was born August 14, 1929, in Leslie, MI, to William and Bertha Knauf. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Linda L. Bates

Age 76, of Lansing, passed away January 16, 2013. She was born March 12, 1936, in Meridian Township, MI, to the late Earle and Lois Fohl. Linda was a 1954 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School and went on to attend MSU. She worked part time in her first husband’s dental office. She served as […]

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Harvey J. “Jack” Gurd

  Age 69, of Holt, passed away January 13, 2013. He was born June 10, 1943, in Lansing, to Harvey A. and Gladys Gurd. Jack lived life to the fullest! He was a longtime member of Holt United Methodist Church. He is survived by his nephews, Harvey, Brett and Marshall Gurd; niece, Cynthia (Henry) Schmidt; […]

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Susan K. Croley

Age 63, of Dimondale, passed away unexpectedly January 13, 2013.  She was born October 30, 1949, in Lansing, daughter of Richard and Selma Dillon.  She graduated from Holt High School in 1967, and from Ferris State University in 1970.  She worked at Pediatric Care of Lansing for over 40 years.  Susan was a very active […]

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Yvonne “Bub” McAttee

Age 73, of Lansing, passed away January 13, 2013. She was born July 14, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to the late Vaughn and Geraldine Blue. Yvonne was a former member of the Jaycee Auxiliary and was Key Woman in 1969. She loved her family. She enjoyed reading, bowling, taking care of her dogs, […]

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Douglas L. Sweet

Dearly loved father and husband, Douglas L. Sweet, entered into heaven on January 8, 2013, at the age of 84. A graduate of Michigan State University and the Detroit College of Law, Doug served as Executive Director of Legal Aid of Central Michigan for 6 years and Director of Research and Development for the State […]

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Richard A. “Dick” Bowman

Age 89, of Lansing, passed away January 11, 2013. He was born March 17, 1923 in Hastings, MI, to Benjamin and Reda Bowman. Dick served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 8th Armored Division. He saw his first combat action in southern Germany, became part of occupational forces in Europe, and […]

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Warren C. Gregory, Ph.D.

Age 68, passed away January 9, 2013. He was born April 11, 1944, in Detroit, to Warren and Stella Gregory. Warren was awarded the Certificate of Merit for his works as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He received his BA and MA from the University of Detroit and his doctorate from Western Michigan University. […]

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Dema Louise (Torrey) Riel

Age 93, of Holt, passed away January 8, 2013.  She was born July 27, 1919, in Flint, MI, to Alonzo H. and Genevieve M. (Reid) Torrey.  Dema retired as Deputy Clerk from 56th District Court after 15 years.  She also volunteered at the Ingham Regional Medical Center Gift Shop, receiving an award for 25 years […]

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Russell L. Fischer

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away January 8, 2013. He was born January 7, 1933, in Lansing, to Frederick and Jane Fischer. There will be no service.

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Georgia L. Hibbs

The light in the eyes of Georgia Lewis had passed.  With our eyes, we can see a long life of happiness and hardship.  With our eyes, we can see a creative mind, and the love for the world around her.  With our eyes, we can see the strength of will and how she gave of […]

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Mary Lee Mackie

Age 73, of Lansing, passed away January 7, 2013. She was born November 17, 1939, in Lansing. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Phillip, parents Lester and Dawn Sump, and is survived by 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013, […]

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Harold W. "Hal" Halstead

Lansing, Michigan.  Age 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on January 5, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1930 in Breckenridge, MI and has been a resident of Lansing since 1960. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 and graduated from MSU with a Master’s Degree in […]

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