Obituaries

Manuel Arrizola Lino, Jr.

Age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away at his home on March 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1936, in San Benito, TX, the son of the late Manuel Sr. and Eulalia Lino. Manuel served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. He loved […]

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Maira Rizwan

Age 8, of Haslett, MI, passed away March 10, 2014. She was born August 17, 2005, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Muhammad Rizwan and Samina Kauser. Prayers will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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Richard Alban

A long-time resident of East Lansing and Lansing and graduate of Michigan State College, Richard died after a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, MI, to Connie and Charles Alban, who along with his sisters Joanne (Jody), Jeanette Seeger and Judy Udell preceded him in death. He is survived by his three daughters, Amy […]

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Shirleyetta Sernick

  Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 9, 2014. She was born December 23, 1935, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Harry and Bertha Silverman.  Shirleyetta was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was passionate about life, family, Judaism, MSU sports, gardening, and cooking and baking for her family. She loved […]

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Nicholas Colby Stallworth

Nicholas Colby Stallworth came into all of our lives on November 28, 1984.  The Lord chose March 3, 2014, as his homecoming.  Nicholas was an avid car-lover. He absolutely adored his family, and was always available to help with a smile. He graduated from Everett High School where he was a track star, and was […]

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Russell W. Knechtel

Age 87, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  He was born July 24, 1926 in Alpena, MI to Richard and Emma Knechtel. Russell loved to do many things; he loved sports, RVing, boating but what he loved the most was spending time with his friends and family. Nothing was more important […]

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Harold C. Slater

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 3, 2014. He was born May 30, 1926, in Lansing, MI, the son of Clarence and Emily (Bonach) Slater.  Harold was a resident of Lansing his entire life. Nicknamed “Big Red” for his red hair, he graduated from Sexton High School in 1945 and served his country […]

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Barbara May (Duckworth) Pede

Barbara May Pede (Duckworth), age 80, of Lansing, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2014.  She was born a triplet October 27, 1933, in Lansing, MI, to Rev. Oral and Opal Juanita (Hawkins) Duckworth along with her brother, Bradley, and sister, Bethany.  Five years later, their brother, John, joined […]

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Virginia M. Price

Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 27, 2014. She was born October 4, 1943, in Lansing, daughter of Arthur and Clara Koessel. Virginia was a member of Mount Hope Church. She loved to sing in the choir and was an accomplished harpist and pianist. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Sherry Uren) […]

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Barbara J. Hedgecock

Barb, of Lansing, MI, was born on July 13, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and died on February 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John, her parents, and four siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Dawn (Dean Bragg) Hedgecock and Sandy (Bill) Burtch; two grandchildren, Jeff […]

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Tonya Beha

Age 36, of Lake Odessa, MI, passed away February 15, 2014. She was born November 29, 1977 in Port Huron, MI. Tonya was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed time with her family. She enjoyed volunteering at her children’s schools and attending their sporting events. She loved animals. Tonya will be deeply missed by […]

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Beth Goldsmith Zinman

Beth Goldsmith Zinman, age 69, of East Lansing, Michigan, died on Friday, February 14, 2014, after a long struggle with breast cancer.  Throughout her illness, she displayed remarkable courage and grace.  She also maintained her high-spirited sense of humor and delight in the absurd. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Goldsmith (Hanover, NH); her […]

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Austin "Ed" Luke

Age 53, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 13, 2014. He was born November 23, 1960, in Bradenton, FL, son of Leston and Marjorie Luke. A memorial service will be held at 5:0o p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 p.m. on […]

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Clifford W. Green

Age 81, of Holt, MI,  passed away February 11, 2014 at home. He was born September 5, 1932 in Wayne County, Illinois to LeRoy and Ruth (Porter) Green. Cliff was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He and his family moved to Michigan for his job in the oil and gas industry […]

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Jacqueline A. Marshall

Age 79, of Holt, MI, passed away February 11, 2014. She was born November 15, 1934, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Ernest and Katherine Challender. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Brenda L. Anderson

Age 63, of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away February 9, 2014. She was born July 21, 1950, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Kenneth and Lorraine Johnson. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Waverly Church of the Nazarene, 5701 S. Waverly Rd., Lansing.

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Walter Muszynski

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away quietly in his sleep at his residence on February 8, 2014. He was born in Holyoke, MA on December 13, 1922 to the late Nicodemus and Frances (Jakow) Muszynski.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and his love, warmth, and good humor will be dearly missed.  […]

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Gregg Alan Swayze

Holt, Michigan. Born January 18, 1986 in Lansing, Michigan son of Michael A. and Carole A. Swayze passed away unexpectedly in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, February 10, 2014 at age 28. Surviving are his father, Michael A. (Rhonda) Swayze; mother, Carole A. Swayze; brother, Christopher M. (Jessica) Swayze and their children, Hunter, Ryder, Finn, and […]

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Kenneth M. Grieb

Holt, Michigan.  Born March 24, 1932 in Webberville, Michigan son of the late Milburn and Kathleen (Smith) Grieb passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the age of 81. Surviving are his step-children Tanya Mills of Perrinton, MI and Doug (Karen) Garner of Milan, TN; step-grandchildren, Luke, Chad, and Dale Garner, and Kylie and […]

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Robert "Bob" Mogis

Age 87, of Holt, MI, passed away February 8, 2014. He was born January 29, 1927, in Los Angeles, CA. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Holt Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5682 Holt Rd., Holt, MI.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Memorial […]

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