Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away August 9, 2012, at the age of 87, with her family by her side. She was born August 19, 1924, in Detroit. Betty was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. She retired from Grand Ledge Schools, where she was an elementary school secretary for […]
May 31, 1924 – August 6, 2012 Our father, Harry passed away on August 6, 2012. He was loved and admired by both his family and friends. He wanted us to let everyone know how much he appreciated all of your prayers and well wishes in the past few months. He had a wonderful life […]
James K. Rakestraw passed away, Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the age of 78; born February 2, 1934 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis Kay (McFarren) and his 3 children Jill (Marc) Emery, Jeff (Lori) Rakestraw and Todd (Tami) Rakestraw, his 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and one on […]
Mrs. Paul Metevier was called to eternal peace at 2:55 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012. She was born August 24, 1925. Emma had returned to Michigan from San Diego, CA in 2006 to be with her sons Tom and Paul Metevier Jr. who reside in Lansing. Tom is the owner of Wag’n Tails Pet Resort […]
Age 84, of Holt, passed away, August 5, 2012. He was born April 15, 1928 in Portland, Michigan to Arthur and Mabel Jarvis. Fred is survived by his children: Donald Jarvis, Douglas Jarvis and Debra Jarvis (Terry Jessup); granddaughter, Brandi Jarvis, great-granddaughter, Brooklyn; and a brother, Joe Jarvis. Fred was preceded in death by his […]
Robert died August 1, 2012, of natural causes. He was born on September 14, 1919 in DuBois, PA of parents Frank E. Kirk and Franceska Marie (Scott) Kirk. Robert was preceded in death by his sister Franceska (Bebe) Marie Kirk Patton. Mr. Kirk was married to Elizabeth Lawler Kirk in July 1945 and was preceded […]
Daniel J. Wright, a former Michigan Lawyer of the Year who accomplished the “Michigan Miracle” when he saved the state $178 million in 2003 and became the namesake of the state’s Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award, died July 31, 2012, in Lansing, MI after a long illness. He was 63. Wright pulled off the […]
Age 98, of Lansing, passed away July 31, 2012. She was born July 15, 1914, in Howell County, MO, daughter of the late George and Anna Mae Huddleston. Thelma wore many hats. She sold furniture, was a beautician, and was most proud of working with her husband, Alfred, in his shop “Al’s Electric Motor Works.” […]
Chuck Baryames, of East Lansing, died peacefully with dignity and surrounded by his family, at Bickford of Okemos on August 1, 2012, due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 91. At the time of his death his wife, Rosalie was by his side. He and Rosalie were married for 62 years. He said his decision to […]
Age 97, of Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Chelmsford, MA, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away on July 30, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late C. Colton Carr, Director of State of Michigan Laboratories. Born and raised in Lansing, MI, where she lived in the same house on N. Walnut Street for […]
Raymond Shermoe, longtime resident of Sioux Falls died July 29, 2012, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, two months shy of his 90th birthday. Mr. Shermoe was a World War II veteran. He attended Augustana College, and following graduation accepted a position as head of the Language and Drama Department at Washington High School. In 1960 he […]
Age 86, of East Lansing, passed away July 29, 2012. She was born December 16, 1925, in New York, New York, the daughter of Isadore and Anna Breitman. Burial will take place in the Sharon Gardens section of Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Arrangements in New York are by Weinstein, Garlick & Kirschenbaum Funeral Chapel (718) […]
Frances passed away peacefully July 30, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 93. She was formerly of Lansing. She was born Frances Jean Schell May 9, 1919 in Lansing, Michigan, and graduated Lansing Eastern High School in 1936. In 1939 she married LeMoyne Dale Miller, another Lansing native. Frances and LeMoyne […]
Age 66, passed away July 28, 2012. He was born March 1, 1946, in Lansing, to Paul and Lottie Green, who preceded him in death. Mike was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a master electrician at IBEW, retiring in 2003. Mike enjoyed playing golf and spending time […]
Age 72, of Lansing, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was born August 23, 1939, in Zaha Olympia, Greece, the son of Peter and Vivian Drakey. Gregory was a kind and generous man with a great sense of humor. Those lucky to have known him, loved […]
Mildred Murphy passed away on July 27, 2012, at McLaren Hospital, Lansing, MI, in the company of her husband and family. Millie was born on December 26, 1931, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Nicholas Darmogray and Katherine (Duris). On August 14, 1965 Mildred was married to William M. Murphy. Preceding her in death were […]
Age 48, of Lansing, passed away July 25, 2012. She was born October 9, 1963, in Pearsall, TX, to Antonio and Alma Vinton. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael; 2 daughters, Marisol and Krystasia Castilla, both of Lansing; 3 brothers, Antonio (Beth) Vinton, Jr., Joe (Janette) Vinton and Adam Vinton; 3 […]
Age 81, of Lansing, died July 26, 2012 following a brief illness. She was born in Lansing on February 19, 1931. A wonderful person and mother, Myrna was preceded in death by a son, Steven Besley. Surviving are her husband, Bill Besley; daughters, Tracy Besley, Lori (Jack) Verhil, Krista Besley; son, Brian (Sherrie) Chaffee; granddaughters, […]
Age 59 died in her sleep at her home in Lansing on July 24, 2012. She was born December 18, 1952 to Donald and Metta (O’Dell) Popoff. Rebecca was the oldest in a family of nine children. From the moment of birth, Rebecca’s irrepressible free spirit captivated and challenged all those who loved her. A […]
Age 90, passed away July 24, 2012. He was born February 7, 1922, in Alma. Milo graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1941. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army, and worked as a machinist at the John Bean Company, retiring in 1971. He was a founding member of the […]