Obituaries

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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Peter R. Basolo

Retired Michigan State Police Captain Peter R. Basolo, age 79, of Okemos, MI, passed away October 25, 2013. He was born April 3, 1934, in Caspian, MI, son of Peter P. and Ann Basolo. A private family service will be held.  

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Sharon L. Rockhold

Age 74, of Holt, passed away October 23, 2013. She was born June 26, 1939, in Mason, MI, daughter of Wilfred and Pearl Jewett. She is survived by her husband, Orvil “Ike” Rockhold, Jr., children Phylis Michard, Brian Rockhold and Peggy Welton, as well as many other family members and friends. There will be no […]

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Sharon Kay Dunn

Age 71, of Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013.  Sharon was born in Lansing, MI on December 20, 1941 to the late Lester and Lucile Lietzke. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack, who was also her partner in the Prinit-In-A-Minit South, Inc. She is also survived by her children, […]

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Bette Sue Rittman

  Age 71, of Dimondale, Michigan, passed away October 21, 2013. She was born January 8, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Wepman.  Bette was first and foremost a loving wife, mother and grandmother, along with being a fantastic educator. She was very proud of her role in CASA […]

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Paul Dionise

Age 89, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 21, 2013. Paul was born November 26, 1923 in St. Ippolito, Italy to Virginia DeRose Dionise and Sam Dionise. In 1937 he came to America with his mother and brother Pat and settled in Stanton, MI. They eventually moved to Lansing and owned and operated the Dionise […]

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Pearl L. Fenby

Age 78, of Grand Ledge, passed away October 18, 2013. She was born May 13, 1935, in Lansing, MI, daughter of Perry and Hazel Hart. She is survived by sons Gerald Fenby, Robert Fenby and Clark Fenby, Jr. and many other family members and friends. The service will be private.

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Charles L. "Charlie" Brower

Age 80, passed away October 18, 2013.  He was born November 28, 1932, in Benton Harbor, to Raymond and Mabel Brower, who preceded him in death.  After graduating from high school, Charlie  joined the military, serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  After the military, he worked for AT&T.  After retiring from AT&T, […]

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Joseph J. Kobus

Joseph J. Kobus passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan on August 21, 1927 to the late John and Julia Kobus. Joseph was a member of St. Casimir Church in Lansing. He attended grade school at St. Casimir and was a graduate of St. Mary’s […]

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