Obituaries

Fortino Diaz

Age 66, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 7, 2014. He was born April 22, 1948, in Lansing, son of Fortino H. and Naomi Diaz. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family […]

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Anna Mae White

Anna Mae White went home to the Lord on June 5, 2014. She passed from this life into heaven with her son Elbert Edmonson at her side. Anna was born October 18, 1936, in Porterville, Missouri, daughter of Troy and Grace (Knox) Edwards. Anna enjoyed live music and dancing, her grandchildren, and listening to her sons […]

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Milan Suzic

Age 75, of Holt, MI, passed away June 2, 2014. He was born January 2, 1939, in Kostajnica, Croatia, son of Dragan and Sava Suzic. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, with Fr. Mark Sietsema of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiating. […]

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Peggy JoAnne Klimecky

Age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 1, 2014. She was born May 9, 1939, in Lansing, daughter of Kenneth and Mabelle Blonshine. Peggy graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. She loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking, trying new recipes, and taking food to her […]

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Robert "Rob" Harry

Age 60, of Holt, MI, passed away June 1, 2014. He was born December 24, 1953, in Lansing, MI. Rob was an avid woodworker and also enjoyed bowling and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail Harry; children, Chris Harry and Becky (Chris) Houghten; grandchildren of the heart, Megan, Abbigaile, and […]

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Richard N. "Dick" Wright

Age 87, passed away May 31, 2014.  He was born May 31, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, to Lester and Perthena Wright.  Richard graduated from Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti, and attended Eastern Michigan University before graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University.  He retired in 1990 from the State of Michigan […]

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Patricia "Patsy" (Carter) Mans

Patricia R. (Carter) Mans, born August 4, 1963, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2014. “Patsy” was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, where she was a member of Lansing Christian Center Church, and an honorary member of the Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministry. She graduated from J.W. […]

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Silvio P. “Sil” Fortino, MD

  Age 93, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Okemos, MI, passed away on May 29, 2014.  Known as Sil to family and friends, was passionate, caring and a dedicated physician who practiced family medicine for over 39 years in the Lansing area.  He was born on March 1, 1921 in Alma, MI to Geovanni […]

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Markham J. Shelley

Born Chicago, IL on 1 May 1929 to Ferdinand Joseph and Gladys Shelley. Died Grand Ledge, MI on 28 May 2014. Mark Shelley was an independent, headstrong individual from the start, leaving home to join the Merchant Marines at 14, then the Army at 16.  He proudly sailed the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean during WWII […]

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Alice P. Dell

Age 96, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away May 27, 2014.  She was born March 14, 1918, in East Jordan, MI, to Thomas and Iva Pearl McCarry.  Alice was a member of South Church, and retired from Michigan State University as a clerk in the Stores Department.  She was active in CEF and the Lansing City […]

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Katherine Rebecca Guins

Born August 29, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio; died May 6, 2014, at the age of 95 while on vacation in California.  Katherine was raised in Oberlin, Ohio. She was currently of Okemos, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan for a semester and art school at Cleveland School of Art.  At the age of 16, […]

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Ralph E. Sorrell

Age 92 passed away, May 25, 2014 in Lansing. He was born May 1, 1922 in Middleton, Michigan to Ernest and Ethel Sorrell. Ralph was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Motor Wheel Corp. after 31 years and he belonged to Local Union 182. Ralph led a very active life including […]

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Carolyn S. Robison

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  Entombment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 27th for one hour prior to the service.  Those who wish, may make memorial contributions in […]

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Leota E. Huffman

Age 100, passed away May 22, 2014. She was born March 15, 1914, in Elkland Township, MI, daughter of the late Adam and Ethel Passage. Leota devoted her life to loving and caring for her family and friends.  She is survived by her children, Gary (June) Huffman, Janet Holliday, and Phyllis Hunt; 9 grandchildren; 11 […]

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Benjamin R. Felton

Age 87 passed away, May 21, 2014 in Okemos, MI. He was born April 11, 1927 in Alaiedon Twp., Michigan to Benjamin G. and Viva Felton.  He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran, serving in the Pacific. Benjamin is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna; two daughters, Doris (Robert) Pillen and Melody Duwe; […]

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Mary Ann Kisala

Age 87, of Yakima, WA, passed away May 18, 2014. She was born November 12, 1926, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late John and Bridget Conroy. She is survived by sons John Kisala of Yakima, WA and Fr. Robert Kisala of Rome, Italy and granddaughters Rachel and Melissa of Boston, MA. There will be […]

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Irene T. Majeski

Age 80, of Holt, MI, passed away May 20, 2014.  She was born April 2, 1934, in Lodz, Poland.  Irene was very active in the Sam Corey Senior Center and was in charge of the game days.  She was an avid traveler taking four trips to Europe during her and Eugene’s retirement.  She was very […]

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Gordon T. Wilson

Gordon T. Wilson, of Lansing, MI, died on May 21, 2014 at Grandhaven Living Center. He was born on June 20, 1922 on Lion Mouth Farm in Amesbury, MA. During WWII he served with the 7th Field Artillery, flying Air Observation Post missions over France, Belgium, Germany and Czechoslovakia. He was awarded the Bronze Star […]

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Mable M. Dipple

Age 86, of Holt, MI, passed away May 18, 2014. She was born July 21, 1927, in Detroit, MI, daughter of Floyd and Sarah Moore. A private family service will be held.

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Patterson N. “Pat” Rider

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 18, 2014. He was born July 19, 1931, in Lansing, son of Orla and Mary Rider. Pat graduated in June 1949 from Sexton High School and served as senior class president. He received his bachelor’s degree from MSC. He was a civil engineer first with MDOT and […]

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