Obituaries

Carol K. Heady

Born November 19, 1933.  Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014.  She was currently of Holt, MI. Though she is gone her smile and heart lives on in her family and friends that had the fortune to know her.  Carol was one of eighteen brothers and sisters from a strong Iowa family. She is survived […]

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James L. Davis

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 29, 2014. He was born April 14, 1941, in Lansing. He is survived by his wife Janice and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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Gertrude E. Mitchell

Lansing, Michigan. Age 96, passed away March 28, 2014. She was born May 18, 1917, in Lansing, daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Whitman.   Gertrude graduated from Lansing Central High School. She served on the Women’s Commission, the Lansing Historical Board, and Friends of Durant Park. She volunteered many places over the span […]

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Darl Neve Hough

East Lansing, Michigan.  Age 80, wife of former State Journal columnist Jim Hough, died Friday, March 28, 2014. She was born October 17, 1933 in Elgin, Illinois daughter of the late Roy and Darl (Hubler) Yund. Darl was a graduate of Central Michigan University in 1956, she went on to teach elementary school in the […]

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Marjorie L. Belles

Age 89, of East Lansing, MI, passed away March 27, 2014. She was born September 18, 1924, in Lake City, MI, daughter of the late S.E. and Nettie Belles. There will be no service.

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Keith V. Corr

  Age 70, of Holt, MI, passed away March 24, 2014 in Holt.  He was born October 20, 1943 in Lansing to Edward and Ruth Corr. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran, and later worked for many years as a brick layer. Keith had a great love for his dogs. He is survived by […]

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Fred H. Dunn, Jr.

Age 72, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 24, 2014. He was born September 23, 1941, in Lansing, son of Fred Sr. and Inger Dunn. Fred proudly served as a nurse in the U.S. Army and went on to work at Ingham Medical as a nurse for 20 years. He retired in 1988 to take […]

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Dorothy Evans Klancnik

Dorothy died peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2014 in Lansing, MI.  Born in Nokomis, IL on May 21, 1914 to Preston and Tetta (Brakenhoff) Evans, she married Louis Klancnik on September 11, 1940. Dorothy lived for over 75 years in the Chicago area.  She was active in her church for 50+ years, volunteered […]

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NiNa J. Miller

Age 88, of East Lansing, MI, passed away March 24, 2014. She was born August 8, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of Grady and Nellie Swicegood. She is survived by her husband Norman, her children, and many other family members and friends. There will be no service.

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Russell "Russ" Hillier

Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 21, 2014. He was born July 1, 1933, in Clio, MI, son of Russell and Ada Hillier. He is survived by daughters Sue (Bruce) Sedell and Carmen Feazel and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April […]

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Betty B. Bossler

Age 64, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 19, 2014. She was born May 24, 1949, in Washington, D.C., daughter of George and Eleanore Bossler. She is survived by her brother Glen and many other family members and friends. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Robert K. "Bob" Brenke

  Robert K. Brenke, 87, of Lansing, MI died peacefully March 20, 2014 and is now in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus.  He was born August 21, 1926 in Lansing, MI to Julius A. “Joe” and Mary Ann Brenke. Robert was in the first graduating class from Sexton High School.  He started his […]

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James L. “Jim” Moore

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 18, 2014. He was born April 27, 1935, in Detroit, MI, son of Lee and Doris Moore.  Jim was a 1955 graduate of the Michigan School for the Blind. He wrestled for his school team and was very proud of playing the clarinet. While at school he […]

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Jack Elsworth Olds

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, went to be with the Lord, March 18, 2014. He was born March 26, 1925, in Toledo, OH, to Bazzall and Ada Olds. Jack was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are: children, Steven Olds, David Olds and Roxann Olds Viera; grandchildren, Zach Peasley, Emma, Madeline […]

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Richard A. Davidson

Richard A. Davidson died on March 17, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, FL at the age of 83. He was currently of Lansing, MI.  Born on July 11, 1930 in Lansing, MI, Dick graduated from Sexton High School in ‘48 and Michigan State University in ‘53, where he played for his cherished Spartan football team.  He […]

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Marie F. French

Age 96, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 16, 2014. She was born May 1, 1917, in Lansing, daughter of the late George and Emily Tews. Marie was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Lansing.  She is survived by her daughter, Carole J. French; 1 sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, […]

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David Brocklebank

David died March 13th, 2014 of complications due to diabetes. He was born August 18th, 1940 in Liverpool, England during the Battle of Britain. He was a member of the British Diplomatic Service, serving in Turkey, New York, Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria and London. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary; brothers and […]

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Louise Clark

Age 95, passed away peacefully March 15, 2014. Louise was born near Ovid, MI August 28, 1918. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank. Louise is survived by her four children: Virginia (Mike) Lifford, Jeannie (Larry) Flak, Fred (Sue) Clark, and Richard (Melinda) Clark; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Louise was a […]

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Juanita Mae Roe

Age 96, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in East Lansing. She was born October 30, 1917 in Lansing to the late George and Edith Beers. Juanita found great joy in her family. She was immensely proud of and encouraging to her children and their families. She had an exceptionally positive outlook, taking joy in […]

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Eileen Bessie (Icheldinger) Crawford

Eileen Bessie Icheldinger Crawford, 98, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 12, 2014. Eileen was born December 5, 1915, in Dexter, Michigan, to Bertha and Alfred Icheldinger. She is preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Brown, Pearl Manning, and Evelyn Rogers. Eileen was married to Ferris N. Crawford on June 25, 1941. Eileen was […]

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