Obituaries

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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Kenneth W. Hendy

Age 95, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 24, 2013. He was born March 6, 1918, in Lansing, son of the late John and Maggie Hendy. Kenneth was a creative genius and held many patents. He attended EMU and is in the Greater Lansing Hall of Fame. He will be dearly missed by everyone who […]

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James Lee Buchanan

Jim b. 5/20/1953 Lansing, MI & d. 6/21/13 Lansing, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur R. Buchanan d.1981 & Marjorie L. Foster d.2011, and a brother Roy A. Buchanan d. 2009. Surviving are his sisters: Betty Bailey of Craigsville, WV & Lucina or Luci Buchanan of Lansing, MI, 3 nephews & […]

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Viola E. Truman

Age 90, of White Cloud, MI, formerly of Lansing, passed away June 22, 2013. She was born September 21, 1922, in Howell, MI, daughter of the late Walter and Edith Soule.  She married Archie A. Truman on April 5, 1941. He passed away in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Blanch […]

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Phillip H. Amos

Age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 22, 2013. He was born February 18, 1938, in Chicago, IL, son of William and Idamissy Amos. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, at Eliezer Temple Church, 3637 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, with a family hour beginning at 10:30 […]

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Orville Starkey

Orville left us on June 21, 2013, in his home.  He was born October 11, 1928, to Emery and Ada (Hobbs) Starkey.  He worked as a crane operator, and was honored with a 50-year award for membership in the International Union of Operating Engineers.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Air […]

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Dawn F. Moore

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 19, 2013. She was born June 19, 1931. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2013, Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu […]

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Cruz G. Rodriguez

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 20, 2013. She was born September 14, 1933, in San Benito, Texas. Cruz will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Joe (Andrea) Rodriguez, Sid Rodriguez, Yolanda Tovar, Ruben Rodriguez, JR (Paulina) Rodriguez, Eddie (Karin) Rodriguez, Rick (Amy) […]

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Norma Jean Sparks

Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away on June 18, 2013. Jean was one of two children born to Roy and Effie Fielder in Beckley, WV. Jean was married to Major “Sparky” Sparks for 51 years and they were graced with three daughters: Linda Muth, Brenda Morrissey and Sandy Green. Jean delighted in bringing family […]

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Shirley A. Cavanagh

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, passed away June 18, 2013. She was born December 15, 1924, in Detroit, MI, the only child of Walter F. and Mildred A. Miron. Shirley attended St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe, MI, and St. Cecilia High School in Detroit, MI. She was an accomplished flutist and pianist. Shirley traveled by […]

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