Obituaries

Robert S. Manthy, Ph.D.

Age 73, of Lansing, passed away November 11, 2012. He was born April 4, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Mabel Manthy. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Manthy; son, Robert S. Manthy, Jr.; daughter, Jill Manthy Langosch; and 8 grandchildren, Vincent, Jillian, Blue, Samuel, Mary, Roxanne, Catherine and James. Per his […]

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Neysa F. Ruby

Age 83, of Lansing, passed away November 9, 2012. She was born April 28, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, to Richard and Roberta Witte. Per her wish, cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

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Diane Elizabeth Churchill

Of East Lansing, Michigan.  Born July 17, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan daughter of John and Barbara (Decker) Davis passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at age 59 following a long and valiant battle with cancer. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Paul Churchill; two children, Cameron (Lisa) Kennedy, and Tessa (Ryan) Ash; four […]

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James Frank Coven

Of Grand Haven, Michigan (formerly of Lansing) Born March 18, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Stanley and Ruth (Avery) Coven went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2012 at age 78. James was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School and Lansing Business University. He served in the U.S. […]

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Gerald G. Hause

Eaton Rapids, Michigan.  Age 76, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2012. He was born on June 8, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan, to Clifford and Nellie Hause. Gerald (Jerry) was a 1955 graduate of Lansing Everett High School and was a member of the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame as a member of […]

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Joan Marie Hocking

Joan was born May 2, 1928 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  She continued her journey to eternal life November 8, 2012. She was currently of Lansing. She was predeceased by her parents, Dan and Beatrice (Parker) MacDougall.  Joan is survived by the love of her life and devoted husband of over 64 years, William Joseph Hocking; […]

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Kenard L. Heiser

Age 69, of Owosso, passed away November 6, 2012. He was born September 30, 1943, in Lansing, to Julius and Dorothy Heiser. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at […]

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Fredrick Lewis Parks

Age 80, of Lansing, formerly an active member of the Swartz Creek area, died November 7, 2012. He was born September 10, 1932, in Lansing, MI. Fredrick graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in June 1950. He retired from the State of Michigan where he worked for Lic & Reg and Office Service division of […]

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Sandra Ann Thomas

Age 55, of Williamston, passed away November 6, 2012. She was born October 13, 1957, in Flint, MI, to Albert and Phyllis Thomas. She is survived by her cousin, Darlene K. Ross. There will be no service. Inurnment will take place in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery in Grand Blanc, MI.

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Huong Thi Le

Age 76, of Lansing, passed away November 3, 2012. She was born December 31, 1935, in Vietnam, to Hai Le and Sau Nguyen. The funeral service will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt.

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Douglas Wayne “Duffy” Duffy

Born on July 19, 1945, passed away after a long courageous six-year battle with cancer on November 5, 2012. He was of Holt, MI. He was adored by his family, friends and neighbors. He served under the airborne in the Army and he retired from General Motors after 42 years. When he wasn’t helping his […]

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Frederick Otto Marzke

Age 94, of Lansing, passed away on November 3, 2012 in Rochester Hills, Michigan.  Fred was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 28, 1918 to Ida and Otto Marzke. His brothers, Robert, Oscar and Carl and his sister, Dorothy Paige, predeceased him. He graduated from Lansing Central High School and received his Bachelor of Science […]

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Richard W. Leonard

Age 78, of Dimondale, passed away November 4, 2012. He was born September 30, 1934, in Delhi Township, MI, to the late Clarence and Margaret Leonard. Richard served in the U.S. Marines. He worked as a brick mason for 45 years and was a member of BAC Local #9. He loved to travel. He is […]

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Robert L. "Burgie" Burghdoff

Age 77, passed away November 3, 2012.  He was born October 17, 1935, in Lansing, to Lloyd and Ruby Burghdoff.  Bob graduated from Eastern High School, and joined the military, serving in the U.S. Marines.  He then became a firefighter with the Lansing Fire Department, working for 27 years, retiring as Captain in 1989. Surviving […]

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Muhammad R. Tiwana

Age 87, of Lansing, passed away November 2, 2012. He was born March 25, 1925. A prayer service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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Linden Joe "Lindy" Guy

Age 83, of Lansing, passed away November 1, 2012.  He was born April 24, 1929, in Sunfield, MI, to James and Daisy Guy.  He worked for the State of Michigan, Public Service Commission, as an auditor.  He was active in the State Employee Retirement Association for many years, receiving an award of merit upon his […]

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Marlene R. Howard

Age 73, of Grand Ledge, passed away November 2, 2012. She was born in Lansing on January 4, 1939, to James and Mildred Parks. Marlene worked as an admitting clerk at St. Lawrence Hospital and retired after 35 years. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David, son James and daughter-in-law Charlotte, grandchildren […]

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Sharon Kay Mejia

Age 68, of Lansing, passed away November 1, 2012.  She was born in Detroit on April 28, 1944, to Harry and Barbara (Butler) Davis. She was a 1962 graduate of Eastern High School. Surviving are:  her husband of 50 years, Oscar; daughters, Linda (John) Bierwagen, Joan (Scott) Phillips; sons, Oscar (Nora) Mejia, Jerry Mejia and […]

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Edward L. Kelly

Age 83, of Lansing, passed away October 31, 2012. He was born January 21, 1929, in Ferndale, MI, to Mark and Ora Kelly. Edward was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School. He retired from G.M. as a draftsman. He was chief designer of Oldsmobile’s Quad-4 Engine amongst other accomplishments.  He was a devout Baptist […]

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