Obituaries

Jerome “Jerry” Zmyslowski

Age 67, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away May 10, 2014.  He was born July 17, 1946, in Detroit, to John and Avis Zmyslowski.  After graduating from Cody High School, Jerry joined the U.S. Marines.  He married April (Fujiwara) in 1968, and then continued his education at Lawrence Technological University where he received Bachelor degrees […]

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Jocelyn G. Bovee

Jocelyn passed away peacefully on May 10, 2014 at the age of 85. She was currently of Caledonia, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Norval S. Bovee; her middle son, Shawn N. Bovee; her parents, Virginia Larrabee and Harvey Larrabee; as well as various aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Jocelyn is […]

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Fleta F. Kinney (Curtis)

Age 91, passed away May 9, 2014.  She was born August 13, 1922 in Sac City, Iowa.   Fleta’s family was of utmost importance to her and she will be dearly missed by her family.  When she was able, she enjoyed doing embroidery work, word-search puzzles, was an avid wrestling fan, and loved going to rummage […]

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Bruce Harold Leavitt

Bruce Harold Leavitt, 87, of Lansing, MI, son of the late Harold and Ruth (McKim) Leavitt died May 8, 2014. He served in the Pacific on the destroyer USS C.P. Cecil. A graduate of Michigan State College, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Bruce began his career as a purchasing agent at […]

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Elizabeth J. "Betty" Ellis

Age 90, of Haslett, MI, passed away May 9, 2014. She was born July 6, 1923, in Wakegon, IL, daughter of the late George and Frances Nowack. She is survived by her daughter Debra M. Ellis and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held in Green Bay, WI. Memorial contributions […]

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Zella Lou Holcomb

Zella Lou Holcomb went to be with the Lord she loved on May 7, 2014.  She was 93 years old.  She was a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan, but for the past 3 years she lived in Jacksonville, Florida. Zella lived on Hemlock Place in Colonial Village for 50 years and her grandson Billy nicknamed […]

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Patricia R. Bowerman

Born November 28, 1941 to Clifton and Marion Fero, Patricia passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2014 at the age of 72. She was currently of Lansing, MI. Patricia was an intelligent and strong-willed woman. She was deeply religious, a loving caretaker, a proud mother and a beloved friend. She will be deeply missed. She is […]

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Richard M. "Dick" Howe

  Richard passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014, after a brief illness at his home surrounded by his wife, all of his children and his grandchildren. He was currently of Charlotte, MI. Dick is survived by his wife Shirley, children Wendy (James) Abbott, Willis (Anne) Howe, Sherrill Turner, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, […]

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Paul C. Kirkpatrick

Age 61, of Mason, MI, passed away May 5, 2014. He was born August 28, 1952, in Lansing, MI, son of Clifford and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kay; children, Sarah (Lonnie) Ricketts, Paula Odom, and Shawn Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Brandon, Makayla and Austin Ricketts, Aspen and Ally Odom, […]

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Carole J. (Ammon) Corey

Age 79, passed away May 2, 2014. She was born June 26, 1934, in Lansing, to Harry and Jeanette Ammon. Carole was a 1952 graduate of Holt High School, an Honorary Life member of the Sam Corey Senior Center, member of Club 20, Elks Lodge, and the Leiderkranz Club. She was also an avid golfer. […]

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Marjorie J. (Whiters) Cook

Marjorie J. (Whiters) Cook (nee: Slachta), age 92, passed away May 2, 2014.  She was born January 21, 1922, in Lansing, to Joseph and Clara (Mocny) Slachta.  Marjorie was a graduate of Lansing Central High School, a volunteer at Sparrow Hospital, a willing Cub Scout leader, an avid golfer and devoted to her family.  She […]

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Robert Joseph “Bob” Bofysil

Age 71, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at his home. Robert was born April 15, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, to Joseph and Evelyn (Long) Bofysil. Robert was employed much of his life as an Automotive Sales Rep, which he thoroughly enjoyed. A large part of his life was spent setting records […]

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Robert R. Rosewall

 Robert R. Rosewall, 84, of Holt, MI, died peacefully April 30, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 2, 1929 in Ann Arbor, MI. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, worked at Diamond Reo and later for the City of East Lansing as a waste water treatment operator.  He was […]

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Irvina Margo Steadman-Jersey

At the age of 66, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away April 28, 2014. She was born August 16, 1947, in Battle Creek, MI, daughter of Stafford and Maria Jersey. Margo was a 1965 graduate of O’Rafferty High School formerly located in Lansing. She was a retired hospice nurse and […]

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Carol E. Rutledge

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 28, 2014.  She was born April 7, 1937, in Lansing, to Leo and Pearl Post.  Carol graduated from Lansing Schools and received Masters Degrees from Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, and was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She loved being a teacher.  […]

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Kathryn A. Kirby

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 25, 2014. She was born September 23, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, daughter of the late Jerome and Virgina Dustin. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

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Courtney J. Foreback

Age 26, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 24, 2014. She was born December 28, 1987, in Lansing, MI. Courtney was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and she attended LCC. She was into drama, singing, and all things Disney. She was active in supporting other people with epilepsy through the Epilepsy Foundation. She […]

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Betty A. Fay

Betty Anita Fay died on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Lansing, MI. She was born to Ernest and Elizabeth “Tizzie” (Keller-Harrington) Draheim on June 19, 1919, in Lansing, MI.  On October 22, 1939 she married the love of her life John W. Fay in Holt, MI where they raised 3 sons, Gary (Nancy) Fay of […]

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Richard E. Esch

At age 75, Richard was called home by his Savior on April 22, 2014. He was born April 20, 1939, and raised in Albion, MI by the late Laban and Ethel Esch. He was currently of Lansing, MI. Richard worked for MDOT as a highway planner for 30 years. He was a longtime member of […]

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Margaret L'Mell Smith

Age 64, of Lansing, MI, died suddenly on April 16, 2014.  She was born in New Orleans, LA on August 9, 1949. She earned a BA Degree from Louisiana State University where she was a member of the Sigma Chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She later earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley […]

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