Obituaries

Clara M. Jehner

Age 96, of Lansing, passed away September 4, 2012. She was born April 18, 1916, in Chase, MI. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt, MI. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Memorial contributions may […]

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Mary Alice Hamilton

Age 78, of Holt, passed away September 4, 2012.  She was born January 8, 1934, in Hastings.  Mary was an active member of Holt United Methodist Church where she was involved with the United Methodist Women, United Methodist Camp Counselor, and she volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America.  Mary was a platelet pheresis donor. […]

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Rebecca (Underwood) Spellman

Born Nov. 15, 1923, died Sept. 3, 2012 at age 88.  She was of Holt, MI. She retired from MSP as a fingerprint tech, having worked over 30 years.  She was a member of Holt United Methodist Church and Eastern Star for over 50 years. Surviving are:  her 3 daughters, Cathy (Bob) Stella, Betty (John) […]

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Yvonne Eloise Martin

Age 87, of East Lansing, passed away August 30, 2012.  She was born June 26, 1925, in DeWitt, MI, the daughter of Celestin P. and Edna M. (Farrier) DuBreuil.  Yvonne was employed with the City of Lansing, Public Services Department, retiring in 1983.  She was a member of the Clinton County Genealogical Society and the […]

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Gary R. Powers

Lansing, Michigan.  Gary R. Powers joined his Jewish carpenter friend, Jesus, on August 29, 2012. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 18th, 1935 to Harry E. and Margaret (Ward) Powers. Gary graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1954. He joined the Lansing Fire Department in 1962 and later earned his Associates Degree […]

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John M. Kline

 Age 65, of Lansing, passed away August 25, 2012. He was born November 24, 1946, in Lansing, to the late Harland and Frances Kline. John worked for Waverly Schools for 30 years. He was a member of Circus Model Builders and the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, […]

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Joyce E. Gates

Age 79, of Lansing, passed away August 26, 2012. She was born April 5, 1933, in Lansing, to Carl and Esther Arksey. Joyce is survived by her sons, Greg Nolan (Gwen) Gates and Bryan Lyn (Linda Gregory) Gates; grandchildren, Jonathon Gates and Krista (Jason) Rogers; and great-grandson, Matthew Rogers. She was preceded in death by […]

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H. Owen Armitage

Age 88, passed away August 24, 2012. He was born May 8, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Bernice Armitage. His family spent several years in St. Petersburg, FL, before returning to Coral, MI, in 1927. He graduated from Howard City High School in 1942. Mr. Armitage worked for Ford during WWII at the […]

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Nile A. McClintic

 Age 87, passed away August 24, 2012.  He was born August 18, 1925, in Pleasant Valley, MI, to Leon and Ethel McClintic.  From high school, Nile served in the U.S. Navy.  He was honorably discharged in 1946, and on May 19 of that year, he married the “light of his life,” Margaret D. Hazelton.  Nile […]

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Kenneth D. "Bud" Jones, Sr.

Age 78, of Lansing, passed away August 23, 2012. He was born September 12, 1933, in Flint, MI, son of Reed and Sadie Jones. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service […]

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Joseph B. Simon

Age 84, of East Lansing, passed away August 23, 2012. He was born August 15, 1928, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Leo and Yetta Simon. He was formerly of Boynton Beach, FL and Alma, MI. Joseph was married to Paula (Baron) Simon for 49 years. She preceded him in death. Joseph was president and chairman […]

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Patricia K. Buffington

Lansing, Michigan.  Born January 4, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan daughter of the late Rayman and Lula Spalsbury went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the age of 65. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Robert Buffington; children, Kristine (Jon) Paton and Kelli-Jo (Charlie) Furgason; grandchildren, Emily and Robby; […]

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Dolores N. Crane

Holt, Michigan.  Went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born November 13, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan daughter of the late Nelson and Lila Pouliot. Those left to cherish her memory include; her sons, David (Audrey) Putman of Lansing, James (Deb) Putman of Holt, and […]

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Augustine Robertson

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away August 15, 2012. She was born May 29, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Essie Watkins. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Lansing Church of God in Christ, 5304 Wise Rd., Lansing, with a family hour from […]

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Thomas J. Stolsky

Age 63, of Holt, passed away August 16, 2012.  He was born on April 24, 1949, in Lansing, MI to Joseph and Rosabelle (Comer) Stolsky.  Tom owned and operated Tommy’s Barber Shop in Lansing for the past 25 years.  He was an avid bowler and had 3 perfect games, loved baseball and enjoyed spending time […]

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Mary C. Personius

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away August 13, 2012. She was born February 16, 1924, in Lansing, the daughter of William and Ethel McBrooms. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Rosemary Strong

Born July 21, 1926 in Spencer, Iowa daughter of the late Neils and Frieda Neilsen, died August 13, 2012 at the age of 86. She was of Holt, MI. Surviving are four sons; Jay (Margo), Jeff (Kay), Wally (Barbara), and Thomas (Suzy Tuschak); five grandchildren, Frank (Hannah), Matt, Erin, Nick, and Anna along with one […]

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Caylen and Cian Ottensman

Caylen M. Ottensman, age 31, and Cian H. Ottensman, age 5 months, passed away August 11, 2012. They were of Haslett, MI. Caylen was born February 22, 1981, in Escanaba, MI. Cian was born February 26, 2012, in Lansing, the son of Caylen Ottensman. They are survived by mother and grandmother, D. Janeile (Pat) Cannon. […]

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Sunny C. Bullard

Age 56, of Grand Ledge, passed away August 8, 2012. She was born October 2, 1955, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Charles and Trudie Bullard. Sunny graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks, ND and was very active in equestrian events and training. She owned and operated Dreams of the North Alaskan […]

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Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Robinson

Age 78, of Lansing, passed away August 9, 2012. She was born April 27, 1934, in Escanaba, Michigan. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Pastor Norman Burger, Jr. and Pastor Joel Tullberg of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church officiating. […]

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