Obituaries

Age 81, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 22, 2013. He was born October 22, 1932, in Lansing, son of Kenneth and Louise Gregory. There will be no service.

  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 […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

Marie Bork, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the age of 102. She was born on April 13, 1911 in Lincoln, Nebraska the first of 9 children to Charlotte and Adam Brumm. She and William Bork were married on May 27, 1934 in the midst of the […]

Edward Dale Cary, born March 28, 1935, died October 16, 2013 of Alzheimer’s.  He was currently of Holt, MI, He was predeceased by his parents, Wayne and Emma Cary; his sister, Margaret and his niece, Hope.  He attended Eastern High School, was an All-State Champion wrestler in 1952 and 1953, graduating in 1953 with a […]

Age 88, passed away October 15, 2013.  She was born August 19, 1925, in Dresden, Tennessee, daughter of Ruben and Lois Bowlin. Surviving are:  daughter, Joy Dafoe of Holt; son, Joseph Heim of Lansing; son-in-law, Tom Reed of Alma; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Dick Bowlin; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. […]

Age 92, of Okemos, MI, passed away October 14, 2013. She was born July 15, 1921, in Lansing, MI. Arlene served as the secretary for Zuker Tires for many years. She had worked for JCPenney, Montgomery Ward and Knapps. During WWII she worked at the REO plant. Arlene loved animals and music and played in […]

Mary Aikey, age 85, of East Lansing, MI, died October 14, 2013. She was a Women’s Hall of Fame honoree, Executive Director of the Lansing YWCA, State Chair for Michigan International Women’s Year, former professor at Great Lakes Bible College, a volunteer for Michigan AARP, and President of her condo association. Mary is survived by […]

Jean A. Shawver was born November 1, 1934 in Lansing, MI to Walter and Theodora Jenvey and died on Friday, October 11, 2013. Jean married Thomas L. Shawver in 1962 and they celebrated 46 years together before his death in 2008. Jean was involved in the Lansing community having taught in the Lansing School District. […]

Evangelist Sara Elizabeth Harrison, was born September 13, 1929 in Etowah, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the age of 84, at Sparrow Hospital. Sara was passionate about serving the Lord and served as an Evangelist at Apostolic Tower of Power Temple in Lansing. She leaves to mourn […]

Age 88, of East Lansing, MI, passed away October 9, 2013. She was born August 12, 1925. There will be no service.

Born in Tabriz, Iran Dr. Ramez Mahjoory passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 10, 2013, in Okemos, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirin; three children, Amir and wife Jean, Rima and husband Salem, and Zahra and husband Tom; three grandchildren, AJ, Mia, and Cameron; three brothers, […]

Age 69, of Holt, MI, passed away October 7, 2013.  He was born January 18, 1944, in Mason.  Robert worked as a skilled tradesman at GM for 44 years, retiring in 2009.  He was a former president of UAW local #1618.  He enjoyed helping others, spending time with his family, traveling, building, crafting videos and […]

Doralee (Powell) Kentner, 84 years, of Delta Township, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2013. She was born June 13, 1929 on the 1837 homestead farm in St. Joseph County, Michigan to Delbert and Edna Powell. She was the ninth of ten children. Doralee attended the Maple Street one-room school for the first 8 grades […]

Age 47, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday October 5, 2013 at Hospice of Lansing. Beth was born in Detroit, MI to Kenneth and Nancy Robison. She was a 1984 graduate of Eisenhower High School, Saginaw, and received a B.S. degree with Honors in Business Administration from Central Michigan University in 1988. During college, Beth […]

  Age 93, of Lansing, MI, passed away October 3, 2013. He was born July 19, 1920, in Miami, OK, son of the late Alonzo and Elizabeth Force. Don proudly served in the U.S. Army overseas during WWII. He retired in 1980 as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Corps of Engineers. He also retired in […]

Age 86, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 29, 2013.  She was born April 2, 1927, in Mulliken, the daughter of Arlo and Nona Catlin.  Agnes was a member of the Rebekah Lodge #496 and enjoyed participating in the activities.  She also enjoyed her “fancy work,” fishing with her family, card and board games, looking […]