Obituaries

Catherine Ann Auriemma

Age 68, passed away February 9, 2014, after a courageous, two year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born June 8, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to William and Marie Sklar. Catherine frequented Holt United Methodist Church with her family. She was a creative, loving and gracious woman and enjoyed sewing, cooking and caring for her […]

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Angely Lo

Born September 15, 2013 in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of Chuehue and Roselina Lo. Passed away on February 6, 2014. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2014, at the Masonic Temple in Mason, 900 E. Columbia Rd., Mason, MI.  Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held all day Sunday at the Masonic […]

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Mary Ann Nelson

Mary Ann Nelson, a General Motors retiree, born on April 11, 1937 in Kennedy, Alabama, passed away on February 4, 2014 at the age of 76. She was currently of Lansing, Michigan. Preceding her in death were her parents, Henry Sterrett and Mae Drews, her beloved sons, Rocky and Shawn Nelson, her brother, Samuel Sterrett, […]

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Mary Ann Shokes

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 5, 2014. She was born June 8, 1930, in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of Carl and Lizzie Cox. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Grace M. (Bailey) Cook

After a long, active and healthy life, Grace passed away February 5, 2014, at the age of 92.  She was born January 21, 1922, in Lansing.  She was a loving and devoted wife for 71 years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.   As part of the Greatest Generation of […]

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Thomas Edward Signs

Thomas Edward Signs, 53, passed away at Stoneleigh Residence with Hospice of Lansing after fighting a hard battle with cancer. He walked through the pearly gates of Heaven on February 3rd 2014. He is preceded in death by his father Dale Signs, January 13, 2014. He was born in Sheridan, MI on September 26, 1960 […]

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Frances Hill

Lansing, Michigan.  Born July 31, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois daughter of the late Zim and Bertha Davis.  Frances worked as a lunch attendant for the Chicago Public School System. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Friday, February 7, 2014.  Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery […]

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Michael Keith Lewis

Age 58, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 31, 2014. He was born March 10, 1955, in Mt. Clemens, MI, son of Archie Sr. and Eunice Lewis. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. A time of sharing will take place at 5:00 […]

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John "Jack" Casey, Jr.

  Mr. Casey, age 86, formerly of Potterville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 13, 1927 to John L. Casey, Sr. and Lillian M. (Ruhf) Casey in Ferndale, Michigan.  He grew up in Lansing and graduated from Sexton […]

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Robert Scott "Bob" Hubbell

Age 61, IBEW JIW electrician, of Holt, MI, passed away in the company of his loving family on Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born on Sept. 23, 1952 in Muskegon, MI, the son of Raymond Harry and Mable Ruth (Davis). The third son in a family of five boys, Bob found lots of adventures […]

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George Bereolos

Age 87, George passed away January 31, 2014.  He was born July 7, 1926, in Hammond, IN, to Gust and Helen (Scofes) Bereolos, and he had lived in Holland, Michigan, for many years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, seven sisters and a brother.  He is survived by many nieces and nephews. A […]

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Ada K. Schafer

Born June 6, 1925; died peacefully January 29, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was currently of Lansing, Michigan. Ada was the daughter of Albert and Viola Durant. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola; husband, Richard and brother, George Durant. Ada is survived by her son, Jack Schafer; daughters, […]

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Sylvia Mae (Van Court) Root

Sylvia Mae (Van Court) Root, formerly of Holt/Dimondale area, died January 28, 2014 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George L. Root, and by her second husband Lee A. Nessan. Sylvia is survived by her two daughters, Deanna (Danny) Wear of St. Johns and Katie […]

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Ruth I. Burden

Age 95, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away January 27, 2014. She was born August 19, 1918, in Lansing, daughter of Emmett and Velma Burden. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.

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Mary E. McClellan

Age 82, of East Lansing, passed away January 27, 2014. She was born January 1, 1932, in Chicago, IL, daughter of Ray and Hannah Null. A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in East Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the […]

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Joseph T. Herrick

Age 79, passed away peacefully 1/25/14. He was born 2/20/34, in Lansing, attended Resurrection School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Joe retired from Michigan Bell, and had a love for computers, video recording and family. He is preceded in death by: parents, Robert and Ellen Herrick; brother, Richard Herrick; and sister-in-law, Wanda […]

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Rebecca Sernick

Age 27, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away January 24, 2014, after a courageous and graceful struggle with cancer.  She was born February 14, 1986, in Lansing.  Rebecca graduated from East Lansing High School, The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, and was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority.  She worked as an […]

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Charles F. "Chuck" Detering

Age 73, of Holt, MI, passed away on January 21, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.  He passed into the arms of his Savior surrounded by his family and friends. Chuck was born in Lansing on July 3, 1940, to Harold and Thelma Detering (deceased).  He married Judy Foster on June 2, 1962.  He spent his […]

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Marilyn J. Betts

Age 87, passed away January 21, 2014.  She was born January 5, 1927, in Pontiac, MI, to Hardy and Cora Brabbs.  She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, and married Walter Betts in 1946.  Marilyn was a member of Mayflower Congregational Church, and enjoyed traveling with her daughters. She was preceded in death by her […]

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Lawrence A. Helmker

  Age 80, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 20, 2014. He was born February 9, 1933, in Lansing, son of the late Clare and Katherine Helmker. Lawrence graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1953, where he played football. He proudly served with the U.S. Army from 1953-1956 during the Korean War.  He went […]

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