Obituaries

Doris M. West

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013.  She was born in Lansing on May 16, 1930, and has been a lifelong resident.  She was a member of the Church of The Resurrection; a former Teacher Aide at Allen St. School; and loved spending time at her cottage on Long Lake. […]

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Deborah Lynn Norris

Age 54, of Holt, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Ann Arbor, MI.  She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 12, 1958 to Vern and Betty Norris.  Betty preceded her in death in 1996.  She was a Harry Hill High School graduate, and a faithful State of Michigan employee for 37 years. […]

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Frank A. "Tony" Fiori, Jr.

Age 36, passed away July 13, 2013, after a courageous, 2-year battle with Leukemia.  He was born July 30, 1976, in Royal Oak.  Frank was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother. Surviving are:  his wife, Bryony; children, Frank III “Nino” (7), Lorien (6), and Ryker (3); his parents, Frank and Helen Fiori; […]

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Cecil Ellis Frost

Age 95, died on July 13, 2013.  He was born on November 25, 1917, in Lansing, MI, to the late James and Sarah (Fry) Frost. He retired from Oldsmobile as senior auditor after 42 years of service in 1978. Survivors include: his 2 children, Edmond Cecil (Joanie) Frost and Beverly Jean (Tony) Knight; grandchildren, Kevin […]

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Samuel Detwiler

Sam loved life, his family and friends to his core. Even his deep love and compassion couldn’t prevent him from losing his battle with multiple health conditions on July 12, 2013. Sam was born on October 20, 1979 in Lansing, Michigan. He leaves behind the love of his life, his fiancée, Ann Parker; his parents, […]

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Beatrice Patrick

Age 99, of Lansing, passed away July 11, 2013 in Holt, MI. She was born August 2, 1913, in Matherton, MI, to the late Fred and Irene Ludwick. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband Jay and sister Pansy Dunford.  She is survived by her two cousins, Paul (Mary) Ondako and Clark Jones, and […]

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Charles D. Harmon

Age 87, of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away July 10, 2013. He was born June 23, 1926, in Sullivan County, TN, son of the late Benjamin and LouDella Harmon. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He drove a tank during the Battle of the Bulge. He went on to work […]

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Mai Yang

Age 90, of Bath, MI, passed away July 10, 2013. She was born June 15, 1923, in Laos. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1108 N. U.S. 27,  St. Johns, MI.  Interment will take place […]

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Onalee V. Barnes

Lansing, Michigan.  Age 83, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2013.  Retired scorekeeper for City of Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions in Onalee’s memory may be made to the Michigan Autism Association.

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Glykeria Christofilis

Age 61, of Holt, MI, passed away July 3, 2013.  After a courageous yearlong battle with cancer, Glykeria Christofilis fell asleep in the arms of the Lord.  She was born on April 10, 1952 in Ano Yianneika, Greece to Nikolaos and Eleni Vlantonopoulos.  In 1975 she married John Christofilis and soon thereafter the couple made […]

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James Erwin “Jim” Pierce

  Born August 24, 1959, died of natural causes June 30, 2013.  He was currently of Holt, MI. Proud father of Shelby, Kelsey, and Blake.  Beloved son, brother, and uncle.  Jim was preceded in death by his father, John, and his sister, Mary.  Survived by his mom, Jane, and nine siblings; John (Tracey), Mike (Wanda), […]

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Merlee Florence (Vaughan) Anderson

August 3, 1932 – July 2, 2013 On August 3, 1932 Merlee Florence Vaughan was born in the living room of the family home on Waverly Rd. in Lansing, MI to Robert and Edith (Lamkin) Vaughan. She was the second of their five children and their only daughter. She was raised in faith as a […]

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Helen M. (Janke) Hassler

Age 81, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 3, 2013.  She was born November 17, 1931, in Lansing, and retired from the Board of Water and Light in 1976, after 25 years of employment. Helen was a lifetime caregiver for people in need, and she will be missed by her loving family:  husband of 53 […]

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Mark Douglas Greenhoe

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, brother and friend passed away July 1, 2013 after a 7-year battle with lung cancer. He was a Vietnam Vet and worked for the Carpenters Union of Michigan. He was currently of Fowler, MI. He was preceded in death by parents Jack & Darlene, and brother Denny. He is survived by wife […]

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Winifred Hammond

Age 93, of Lansing, passed away July 1, 2013. She was born February 21, 1920. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, Capital Area Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2100 E. Provincial House Drive, Lansing, MI 48910.

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Debbie Ewing

Age 51, of Holt, MI, passed away June 28, 2013. She was born September 4, 1961, in Dansville, MI, daughter of Charles and Hattie Clemons. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment is in Greenwood Cemetery, Mason, MI.

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Kathleen J. Sumbal

Age 62, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 27, 2013. She was born October 31, 1950, in Lansing, daughter of Tyler and Marjorie Murrell. She is survived by her husband, Muhammad Sumbal and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Islamic Center […]

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Gary L. Nestell

Age 45, of Holt, MI, passed away June 27, 2013. He was born September 7, 1967, in Lansing, son of Gerald and Dorothy Nestell. He is survived by his wife, Brenda “Amy” Gibbons-Nestell, his mother Dorothy, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July […]

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Dr. Byron S. Berlin

Age 92, of East Lansing, MI, passed away June 25, 2013. He was born March 19, 1921, in Detroit, MI, son of Charles and Rita Berlin. He is survived by his wife Lillian, and many other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, at […]

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Major R. Moore

 Age 88, passed away June 22, 2013. He was born October 8, 1924, in Lansing, son of Charles and Marion Moore. Major graduated from Lansing Central High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He went on to attend MSU. He worked for the Board of Water & Light for […]

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