Obituaries

Genevieve Louise Taylor

Age 95, a resident of Royal Oak, MI since 1947, died September 22, 2013. She was born August 1, 1918 in Lansing, MI. Mrs. Taylor retired in 1979 from Michigan Bell after 22 years of service. Beloved wife of the late Nelson. Loving mother of Marilyn Taylor, and stepmother of Arminta Braasch and Penny Decker. […]

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Dorothy B. (Rittich) DeWaters

Beloved wife and mother, age 94, passed away September 22, 2013.  She was born May 6, 1919, in Marinette, WI.  Dorothy worked for the State of Michigan for 18 years, retiring in 1981.  She enjoyed flowers, gardening and animals. Surviving are:  daughters, Sally (Robert) Parrott, and Linda Hazel; 5 grandchildren, William (Mary) Archer, Michelle (Kevin) […]

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Elmer "Gene" Fulcher

Age 72, of Holt, MI, passed away September 20, 2013.  He was born March 13, 1941, in Gleason, TN, to Lytle and Willie May Fulcher.  Gene retired from GM in 1991, and enjoyed horseshoes, shuffleboard, racing and dancing.  He was very social, and liked spending time with his family and friends.  He was a member […]

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Fonda J. Rose

Age 66, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 18, 2013. She was born August 1, 1947, in Lansing, daughter of Cleo and Treva Mock. Fonda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Doyle; children, Paul (Sonya) Foster of Eaton Rapids, Amanda (Dennis) […]

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Harold A. Rush

We lost a great man, husband, father, grandfather and friend when Hal Rush passed away on September 19, 2013. Harold Andrew Rush, called “Pops” by his kids and “Papa” by his grandkids, was born on May 25, 1948 to the late Francis and Sally Rush. He was currently of Holt, MI. A Monroe High School […]

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Shirley M. Gingrich

Shirley, age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 17, 2013. She was born October 15, 1924, in Detroit, daughter of the late Orwell and Effie Garner. Shirley was a lady who enjoyed many things. She graduated with a horticulture degree from MSU, and of course, kept a beautiful garden. She loved to cook and […]

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Leon T. “Ski” Dombrowski

Age 92, of Holt, MI, passed away September 15, 2013. He was born February 26, 1921, in Lansing, son of Alex and Antoinette Dombrowski. Leon was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Bombing Squadron VB106-VPB106. He retired after 31 years as an accountant for the Michigan Dept. of Treasury. Ski was a very active bowler […]

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David A. Simon

  Age 60, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on September 13, 2013. He was born in Alma, MI on October 26, 1952. Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend is survived by his wife of 30 years Betty Simon; 3 children, Stephen, Marc, and Nora Simon; brother, Roger (Randi) Simon; sister, Sharon (Joe Wenzl) […]

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David Carl Smith

Age 76, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 11, 2013. David was born January 23, 1937, in Lansing, the son of Carl and Vera Smith. He was formerly of Six Lakes, MI and Bradenton, FL. David was a loving husband, father, grand and great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed. He was a […]

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Eleanor Dehn

Age 95, of Dimondale, MI, passed away September 11, 2013. She was born October 22, 1917, in Gaylord, MI, daughter of the late Ernest and Myrtle Warner. Eleanor was a member of North Westminster Presbyterian Church for 73 years. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Richard) McMahon; son-in-law, Warner Green; 8 grandchildren; and 13 […]

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Earl Robert Hanley

Age 88, Lansing, MI, passed away September 10, 2013. He was born October 12, 1924, in Portland, MI, son of Earl F. Hanley and Marjorie Nye. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Yunker Monuments and also worked part time for L & L in his later years. He loved being […]

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Cezar Libiran

Age 57, of Las Vegas, NM, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away September 8, 2013. He was born October 19, 1955, in Caloocan City, Philippines. He is survived by his wife Lois Libiran; sons, Eric Libiran and Darius (Jennifer) Libiran; grandchildren Jacob and Connor Libiran; parents, Basilio and Ines Libiran; siblings, Carlos (Christine) Libiran and […]

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Patricia E. Pittenger

Age 84, of Lansing, MI, passed away on September 8, 2013.  She was born in Detroit on November 25, 1928.  She graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, retiring from the Ingham Co. Health Dept. in 1994.  She was appointed to the Board of Nursing and […]

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Dennis C. Baker

Age 65, passed away September 6, 2013.  He was born December 21, 1947, in Lansing, to John and Rose (Baldino) Baker.  Dennis graduated from Everett High School, and was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy, teaching pilots.  After the military, he worked for General Motors for 42 years, retiring in 2008. Surviving are:  his […]

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Jill E. Pohlonski

Age 66, of Holt, MI, passed away September 2, 2013, after a 2 year long battle with cancer.  She was born December 28, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI, to George and Clara Hayworth.  She worked at Lansing Dairy and retired from Neogen Corporation in 2012. Jill lived for her children and grandchildren. She was also an […]

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Katherine C. Rosewarne

Katherine was born April 19, 1970 and died September 3, 2013. Katherine was a warrior who bravely endured a lifelong battle with diabetes and challenging mental health, rarely if ever complaining. She made countless efforts to overcome her illness and always had high hopes for the future for herself and her beautiful sons. We will […]

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Antonia N. "Toni" Hoffman

There are a few people in this world who possess that rare gift of being able to brighten our lives with laughter and make even our darkest days easier to bear.  Such people should be celebrated, for they are the ones who remind us how to smile.  On September 2, 2013, we lost one of […]

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Leanne Carlson Elmer

Age 41, of Olivet, MI, passed away August 29, 2013. She was born February 17, 1972, in Manistee, MI. She is survived by her children, Joshua Walle, Adam Walle, Richard Elmer, Elizabeth Elmer and Faith Lee; grandson, Isaac Walle; mother, Mary Nichols; and brothers, Jason (Keri) Carlson and Aaron (Theresa) Carlson. She was preceded in […]

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Edna Robison

Age 87, passed away September 1, 2013.  She was born July 26, 1926, in Lansing Township.  Edna was a member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir.  Surviving are:  2 sons, Terry (Mary) Robison, and Gary (Chrisanna) Robison; 3 grandchildren, Richard Robison, Michael (Alesha) Robison, and Brad (Alicia) Robison; 8 […]

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Robert L. Knowles

Born Jan. 29, 1919 in Lansing, MI, Robert L. Knowles passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2013.  He was the son of Helen Mae (Green) and A. Walter Knowles.  He was a graduate of Holt High School.  He married Margarete Hodges in 1940 and had one son, Terry R. Knowles. Bob’s career at General Motors […]

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