Obituaries

Norma Jean Trentham

Age 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 10, 2013. She was born July 14, 1928, in Lansing, daughter of the late Vermond and Bernice Gillespie. She is survived by her children, Joey Trentham, Jamie Trentham, Nancy Williams and Jodi Nichols, her grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be […]

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Betsy W. Andros

Betsy Andros, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and community volunteer died Monday, November 11, 2013, at Timber Ridge in East Lansing. She recently celebrated her 98th birthday. She was born September 12, 1915 in Cardiff, Wales and had lived in the Lansing area since age 5. She graduated from Lansing Central High School; attended Lansing […]

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Donald Robert Cone

Don was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 12, 1928, to Ernest and Marie Cone, the youngest of their 3 children.  He went to be with his Lord on November 10, 2013.  He graduated from Holt High School in 1946.  Don married the love of his life, Marilyn Lou Greenman on September 11, 1948.  He served […]

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Nell M. Wolfe

A caring, giving wife and mother passed away on November 10, 2013, at the age of 90, to join her husband Bob, who preceded her in 1997. Nell was born December 27, 1922, in Lathrop, Missouri to Carl and Jessie (Putnam) Lueders. She was currently of Lansing, Michigan. She retired from the Holt Public Schools. […]

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James Robert "J.R." Riggle

Age 69, Onondaga, Michigan, passed away November 8, 2013 at his home. He was born March 3, 1944 in Lansing to Rance “Bud” and Lorene (Ringenberg) Riggle. Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, later worked for General Motors, retiring after 38 years. He was a member of Local 1618, enjoyed hunting and loved […]

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Steven L. Kibbey

Bellevue, Michigan. Age 57 passed away, November 6, 2013 in Bellevue. He was born January 22, 1956 in Lansing to Donald and Carol Kibbey.   Steve is survived by his sons: Jason Kibbey of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and B.J. (Jodie) Smith of Crosby, Texas; grandchildren: Parker and Hannah Smith; mother, Carol Kibbey of Holt; […]

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David C. Ralph, Ph.D.

Age 91, of Lansing, MI, passed away November 6, 2013.  He was born January 12, 1922, in Muskogee, OK, to Earl and Rea Ralph. David was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy as a navigator and a lieutenant from 1941 until 1945.  He received his AA degree from Muskogee Junior College in […]

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Virginia K. "Ginny" Graham

Virginia K. Graham passed away November 8, 2013. Ginny has joined her Higher Power and beloved husband Robert Graham in the next step of her journey to celebrate a new beginning in heaven.  Ginny was also preceded to our Heavenly Father by her great-grandson, Christos Kalagis. We cherish the positive memories of our Mother and […]

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Lawrence T. Alexander

 Lawrence Theodore Alexander, of East Lansing, MI, born November 14, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York to Harriet and Martin Alexander, died November 7, 2013, in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carryl Alexander, his daughters Meredith (Albert) Ernst, Barbara (Curtis (dec)) Lange, his grandchildren Jeffrey (Adina) Ernst, Lauren (Dr. Timothy) […]

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Robert W. "Barney" Barnhart

Age 86, of Holt, MI,  passed away, November 5, 2013 in East Lansing, Michigan.  He was born April 13, 1927 in Lansing to Clyde and Ella (Corser) Barnhart. Barney was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy; a nearly 40-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organic gardener for over 60 years, and was devoted to his […]

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Stuart L. Moore

Age 77, of Okemos, MI, passed away November 5, 2013. He was born August 30, 1936, in Deckerville, MI, son of the late Marcus and Helen Moore. Stuart was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett. He was an avid Spartan fan and he […]

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Jorge E. González

Jorge E. González, 63, of Lansing, MI, passed away on November 5, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1950 in Cali, Colombia. Jorge retired from General Motors-HVAC/REF and worked at LCC as a soccer instructor for 25 years. Besides his love for his family, his passions were bicycling, swimming, soccer and his alma mater […]

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Barbara Jane McLean Hacker

Age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully at home with her family on November 3, 2013.  She was born in Lansing, MI on April 9, 1935 to Edwin and Verona (Oakes) McLean. Barb graduated from J. W. Sexton High School and Michigan State University, and taught school in Marshall and Lansing.  She was an […]

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Marc H. Simon

Age 27, passed away November 2, 2013.  He was born March 7, 1986, in Garden City, MI.  Marc graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor degree in Communication.  5 weeks ago, he began working for Nolan Transportation Group as a National Account Manager and was proud of his accomplishments, receiving praise from his superiors […]

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Howard Joseph Martin

Age 92, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 31, 2013.  He was born September 29, 1921, in Lake City, PA.  Howard graduated from Reid Township High School in 1939, and joined the military.  While in the U.S. Army, he was relocated to Lansing, where he met and married Yvonne DuBreuil in 1943. After being discharged […]

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Gerald (Jerry) F. McKouen

Age 92, of Lansing, Delta Township, passed away on October 29, 2013 under the loving care of his family. Born at his uncle’s home in Lansing, MI, he was preceded in death by his parents, Martin L. McKouen, and LaVanch K. McKouen, and sister Madelene Draher. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, […]

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Arthur James Faussett

  On October 29, 2013, at age 83, Arthur went to be with the Lord.   He was currently of Holt, MI. He graduated with the class of 1948 from Holt Public Schools where he played football, basketball, and ran track.  Arthur served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  While in the Navy he […]

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Alma "Ruth" Damen

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away October 26, 2013. She was born April 10, 1925, in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Nora Creekmore. She is survived by her grandson John Michael (Jenny) Damen and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Carl Damen. […]

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Patricia Sanker Kay

Age 90, a resident of East Lansing for the last five months, formerly of Stuart, FL for more than 30 years, died October 28, 2013, at The Marquette in East Lansing. She was born September 23, 1923, in Hamilton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Hilda Sanker. Pat was a beloved wife, mother, […]

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Helen I. Karkau

Helen I. Karkau born February 19, 1923 and passed away on October 26, 2013. Helen was married to the love of her life, Martin Karkau for 48 ½ years he preceded her in death in 1990.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Earl and Marion Morey; sister Virginia; and brother Robert. Helen […]

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