Obituaries

Matthew Mannino

Age 44, of Grand Ledge, passed away peacefully October 10, 2012, after an eight-year battle with cancer.  Matt retired from automotive sales, and enjoyed being a stay at home dad.  He graduated from St. John’s University, and was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  Matt was a member of […]

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Dr. Edwin C. Weathington MD

May 10, 1937 – October 7, 2012  Dr. Edwin C. Weathington, age 75, of East Lansing, MI, passed away ultimately of a short but aggressive bout of Pancreatic Cancer and its added complications. He was born in Manhattan, New York, son of Mattie Battle and Ovie Olson. He served in the Armed Forces from 1960-1962. […]

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Michael K. Hoffman

Age 57, passed away October 8, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1955, in Lansing, to Dale and Mary (Nichols) Hoffman. Mike was a 1973 graduate of Holt High School. He was employed as a sprinkler fitter with Advanced Fire Protection Company and retired in 2011 after 38 years. […]

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Hildegard G. Leitz

Hildegard Gertrude Leitz passed away October 8, 2012, at her home of 64 years in Eaton Rapids. The Lord called her to her final resting place after enduring many ailments: pancreatic cancer, strokes, blood clots and Alzheimer’s Dementia. Hildegard was born June 18, 1923, in Lansing, to the late Henry and Olga Schultz, the oldest […]

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Don Gillette

Passed away October 6, 2012, at the age of 78.  Don was born June 17, 1934, in Morrice, to Leroy and Alta (Harris) Gillette.  Many will remember him from Gillette Trailer Center a business he owned with his wife of 59 years, Connie.  Prior to opening the dealership in 1973, Don spent 24 years working […]

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Madaline “Maddie” Denison

Maddie is survived by her 2 sons, David (34) and John (30) Hodowaine; 2 grandsons, Cody Hodowaine (4) and J.W.C. (4); her parents, Dan and Lorene Willcutt; 3 siblings, Karen (Robert) Stewart, Dan Lewis; and Roxie LaMacchia; 2 nephews, Justin Lewis and Bill Fountain; 1 niece, Brandi LaMacchia; and several of her son’s friends who […]

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Bokduk Kim

Age 85, of Holt, passed away October 4, 2012. She was born September 2, 1927, in Busan City, South Korea. There will be no service.

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Douglas Fairbanks

Age 72, of Lansing, passed away September 25, 2012. He was born October 20, 1939, to Douglas S. and Ruth Fairbanks. There will be no service.

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Robert A. Solomon

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away October 2, 2012. He was born September 25, 1924, in Mishawaka, IN, to Alex and Fada Solomon. Robert was a graduate of Lansing Central High School, served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater, and went on to graduate from the MSU School of Engineering. […]

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Robert R. “Bob” Ryan

Age 68, of Eaton Rapids, passed away October 1, 2012.  He was born October 22, 1943, in Lansing.  Bob retired from the State of Michigan DOT.  Surviving are:  his wife of 22 years, Joy; daughter, Melony (Rocky) Fronckel of Potterville; grandchildren, Roxanna and Ryan Fronckel, Jacob, Anthony and Jessica Burge; brothers, Pat and Tom (Nancy) […]

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Dennis J. Tanner

Dennis Tanner, of Lansing, a longtime Michigan journalist who mentored many reporters, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan after a brief illness. The Dimondale resident was 65. He is survived by his wife Linda Tanner, daughter Amanda Snook, son-in-law Ben Snook and grandson Owen. Dennis grew up in Detroit and attended […]

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George W. St. Clair

Age 90, of Lansing, died peacefully September 30, 2012.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Doris Robins St. Clair in 1985; and is survived by Dolores St. Clair his present wife of 25 years.  He is survived by his son, George H. St. Clair (Linda); his daughter, Jeanette S. Martin […]

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Anna Malafouris Chapekis

Age 73, passed away September 28, 2012. Born in 1939 to Greek immigrant parents in Detroit, MI, Anna worked her way through the University of Michigan, earning a BA in English and many years later a MA in English Education from EMU. She married Nicholas G. Chapekis in 1960 and taught school until son Nicholas […]

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Lorraine E. Pelton

Age 91, of Lansing, passed away September 26, 2012. She was born March 8, 1921, in Lansing, to the late Edward and Beulah Ballance. Lorraine was a 1939 graduate of Lansing Central High School. She also attended comptometer school. She then began her employment with Diamond REO, which lasted until they closed in 1975. She […]

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Nora M. Vint

Age 79, of Holt, passed away September 24, 2012. She was born in Hancock County, Ohio to Verne and Stella Powell on March 22, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Showerman, William Hill, and Jack Vint; an infant daughter, Connie Linn; a sister, Luella; and brothers Norwood, Burnette and Robert Powell. […]

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Izrail M. Sheyn

Age 91, of Lansing, passed away September 25, 2012. He was born January 19, 1921, in Tarnov, Poland. The graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on September 25, 2012, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, with Rabbi Weingarten of Chabad House officiating.

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Merritt E. Fellows

Age 95, of Dexter, MI, formerly of Lansing, passed away September 22, 2012. He was born August 24, 1917, in Jackson, to Guy and Iris Fellows. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5400 W. St. Joe Hwy.  A graveside service will be […]

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Margaret A. Cushion

Age 79, of Lansing, passed away September 22, 2012. She was born April 28, 1933, in Lansing, to the late Darrell and Doris Church. Margaret was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School. She worked for 36 years at the MSU School of Business, retiring as executive secretary. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting, gardening, bird […]

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Robert J. Adams

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away September 20, 2012. He was born February 24, 1926, in Lansing, to Robert E. and Hilda Adams. Robert graduated from Sexton High School in 1944, served in the Navy during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines as a PBY4 mechanic, and graduated from MSU School of […]

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Russell D. Wolfe

Russ passed away on September 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was of Mason and Lansing. He died at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing due to complications of leukemia. He is survived by his wife, Margery Gilcrest-Hesse, two sisters: Ruelle Holland and Janice Turley, three daughters: Marci J. Wolfe, Tam E. Wolfe […]

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