Obituaries

Sherry A. Shaw

Age 70, of Lansing, passed away December 29, 2012. She was born April 10, 1942, in Terrell, TN, to J.T. “Jake” and Thelma Osteen. Sherry was a waitress for many years and was currently employed by Commercial Blueprint. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Todd) Reed of Lansing and Krista Shaw of Lansing; 6 […]

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Floyd L. Costerisan

Age 82, of DeWitt, passed away December 29, 2012.  He was born September 22, 1930, in Ironton, WI, to Fred and Jessie Costerisan.  Floyd grew up on the farm in Wisconsin.  After graduating from college in 1953, he worked for many years as a CPA, and retired from Maner Costerisan P.C. in 1991.  Then, he […]

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Hazel M. Bennett

Age 90, of Lansing, passed away December 12, 2012. She was born June 24, 1922. Burial will take place on Monday, December 31, 2012, at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos, MI.

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Richard Wilson “Dick” Jones

Age 93, of Lansing, died December 26, 2012. Mr. Jones was born March 25, 1919 at Fort Sill, OK, the son of Major Leland H. and Nora Smiley Jones. He grew up in East Lansing, MI and Crystal Falls, MI. He graduated from Graveraet High School in Marquette, MI and from Michigan State College in […]

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Jack Rachman

Of East Lansing, Michigan.  Died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at age 82. He was the beloved husband of Naomi Rachman for 57 years. Loving father of Eliot (Belinda) Rachman, Sharon (Michael) Gertz, and Elizabeth Rachman. Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Ben, Sarah, Lily, and Ellie. Dear brother of Barbara (Howard) Schlactus and loving uncle to her […]

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Robert O. "Bert" Moses

Age 47, of Dansville, passed away, December 23, 2012 at his home.  He was born August 3, 1965 in Lansing to Donald and Donna (Herrick) Moses. He is survived by his fiancée, Tammy Courtright; his mother, Donna Moses; children: Alicia (Andrew) Anschuetz, Adam (Krystal) Moses, and Donald Moses; grandchildren: Olivia Moses, Rylan Anschuetz, and Alexa […]

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Arlene Claire (Baum) Eskes

Age 89, of Holt, died December 16, 2012. Arlene was born July 26, 1923 in Holt the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Watters) Baum. She was a graduate of Holt High School. She was a member of Holt United Methodist Church since 1939, served as church librarian as well as other volunteer opportunities.  She was […]

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Thea Zimmerman

Thea passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 16, at age 91. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on January 24, 1921, and was living at Burcham Hills Retirement Community in East Lansing, Michigan, at the time of her death, and was a member of Congregation Kehillat Israel, where her son serves as rabbi. As […]

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Dorothy M. Green

Went to be with her Lord and Savior, December 12, 2012, at age 85. She was born August 1, 1927, in Dimondale, MI, to the late Herbert and Arietta Arnold. She was currently of Lansing. Dorothy was a longtime member of Lake Lansing Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed tatting, […]

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Chester E. McDonald, Jr.

Age 75, of Bellevue, MI, passed away December 11, 2012. He was born July 10, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, to Chester, Sr. and Bertha McDonald. Chester graduated from high school in 1956, and joined the Marines, where he served for 3 1/2 years. He then attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and graduated in 1963. […]

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Dana C. Givens

Age 54, of Lansing, passed away December 10, 2012.  He was born November 29, 1958, in Harrisburg, IL. Dana lived life to its fullest, wore a smile on his face that could brighten even the darkest of rooms and his laughter was one of kind, infusing joy in anyone who could hear it’s unique sound.  […]

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Cynthia A. Kragt

Age 65, of Okemos, passed away peacefully at her home, December 8, 2012.  She was born July 8, 1947, in Zanesville, OH, to Robert and Grace McQueen.  Cindy retired from Holt Public Schools after nearly 30 years of dedicated service.  She was an active member of River Terrace Church. She was preceded in death by […]

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Barbara A. "Barbie" Bailey

Of DeWitt, Michigan (formerly of Lansing).  Barbara passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at age 54. Visitation will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Tuesday from  1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m..  Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Dwight M. Ezop at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the […]

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Brenda Lee Simpson

Age 63, of Grand Ledge, passed away into the care of our Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2012.  Brenda was born February 7, 1949 in Manistique, Michigan, the youngest child of William Rosenthal and Engaline (Hammermeister) Rosenthal.  Brenda was a retired Office Supervisor for the State of Michigan.  Brenda moved to the Lansing area shortly […]

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Dennis D. Greenhoe

Age 59, of Lansing, passed away December 3, 2012. He was born March 26, 1953, in Lansing, to Jack and Darlene Greenhoe. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family […]

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Robert J. Fobbe

Age 45, of Lansing, passed away November 30, 2012. He was born June 28, 1967, in Dearborn, MI, to Alfred and Arley Fobbe. The service will be private.

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Edwin "Bill" Reynolds, Jr.

Age 76, was set free after a lengthy illness on December 3, 2012, beloved husband of Mary E. (Barnaby) Reynolds. He was born November 27, 1936 to parents Edwin Reynolds, Sr. and Beatrice (Miller) Provost. Edwin graduated from Mason High School in 1954 and served in the Army stationed in Germany. He worked at General […]

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Edward Patrick Van Note

Age 50, passed away December 1, 2012.  He was born September 26, 1962, in Lansing, and graduated from Sexton High School.  Edward was Director of Engineering & Process Development at Orchid Stealth Orthopedic Solutions for 17 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson as well as spending time with […]

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Gerald Dee Smith

Age 74, passed away December 1, 2012.  He was born June 23, 1938, in Holt, to John and Mildred (Benson) Smith.  Gerald was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1955-57, and in the Reserves from 1957-63.  He was the owner/operator of Residential Damp-Proofing since 1972.  Gerald enjoyed spending winters in Arizona.  He enjoyed […]

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Mervin Pregulman

Mervin Pregulman, a quiet but giant force of change in corporate, physical rehabilitation and early education achievements here (Chattanooga, TN), died Wednesday, November 28, 2012.   He was 90. For nearly two decades, he was president and chief executive officer of Siskin Steel, and played a formative role in the establishment of Siskin Hospital for […]

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