Obituaries

Elizabeth A. McLellen

 Age 77, of Okemos, passed away, Friday, March 16, 2012 in Lansing.  She was born July 12, 1934 in Lansing to John and Madeleine (Norris) Sheldon.  She was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church; and worked many years in the Lansing area real estate business.   Elizabeth was a gifted and natural caregiver to […]

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Carl C. Wilcox, Jr.

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away March 14, 2012.  He was born May 25, 1931, in Locke Township, the son of Carl and Sophia Wilcox.  Carl was a longtime, respected business owner, and owned Carl’s Market, Carl’s Meat Market, and Bobcat of Lansing, as well as being a driver for the Lansing State Journal for […]

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Vickie L. Bell

Age 63, of Dimondale, passed away March 14, 2012. She was born December 31, 1948, in Lansing, the daughter of Elbert and Alice Melton. Vickie was a wonderful friend to all. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Eileen McGaffigan) Vogt; stepchildren, Melony, Carol, Donna, Pat, and Sue; sister-in-law, Sharon Pennell; and many grand and […]

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Peggie J. Geyer

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away March 13, 2012. She was born March 7, 1932, in Mecosta, MI, the daughter of Albert and Hazel Pitcher. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Michael “Jim” Mominee

Age 82, of Dimondale, passed away March 14, 2012. He was born February 1, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of the late Samuel and Cecil Mominee. Michael worked for Diamond REO and Lansing Drop Forge. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dreama; daughters, Connie Sue Shaw and Kerri Lynn (Derek) […]

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Margaret M. Perrone

Margaret Mary (Zirbes) Perrone, age 85, of Lansing, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Lansing, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She was born June 17, 1926, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of William and Margaret (McManus) Zirbes.  Margaret attended Resurrection High School in Lansing, graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 1944.  She won […]

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Clara J. Weaver

Age 97, of Lansing, passed away March 11, 2012. She was born June 12, 1914, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of George and Emily Tews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI.

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Edward William Roe, Jr.

Age 75, of Holt, died March 8, 2012, peacefully and surrounded by his family.   Born January 10, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan.   In the 1950’s Ed served his country in the U.S. Navy.   In 1991 he retired from Lansing General Motors Oldsmobile Division after 30 years.  One of Ed’s proudest accomplishments besides his family was his […]

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Della M. Christensen

Della M. Christensen (Kitson/Hansens), of Fife Lake, MI, formerly of Lansing, went to be with her Lord on March 8, 2012 at the age of 89.  She was born in Marion, MI on February 9, 1923 to Charles and Mary Kitson (Covey). She graduated valedictorian of the McBain High School class of 1942. Della retired […]

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Louis A. Leitz, Sr.

Age 94, of Lansing, passed away March 7, 2012. He was born December 17, 1917, in Brighton, MI, the son of Karl and Hellen Leitz. He was the oldest of seven children. Louis had been a resident of Lansing since 1922. He married Leah Fischer on September 24, 1939, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansing, MI. […]

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Lawrence R. “Larry” Kellogg

Age 68, of Holt, formerly of Haslett, passed away, March 6, 2012 in Lansing. He was born April 30, 1943 in Owosso, Michigan to Deward and Marion (Sabisch) Kellogg, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Barbara Kellogg; their three sons: Scott (Lisa) Kellogg, Matt (Julia) Kellogg […]

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Nola K. Stevens

Age 92, of Mason, passed away March 3, 2012. She was born November 14, 1919, in Elmore, OH, the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Gleckler. There will be no service.

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Leonard O. Wortman

Age 92, of Holt,  passed away March 5, 2012.  He was born December 11, 1919 in Lansing to Oscar and Mildred (Quimby) Wortman. Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force based in Florida.  He was self employed, and enjoyed fishing, traveling and his time living in Arizona with his wife Marjorie. […]

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Eusebia J. Amador

Age 92, of Holt, passed away March 4, 2012. She was born November 26, 1919, in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Urbano and Generosa Valdeon. Eusebia was preceded in death by her parents and husband Francisco Amador. She is survived by her children, Diego (Patricia) Amador of Holt and Nelson (Michele) Amador of Fullerton, CA; […]

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JoAnn M. Bell-Hein

Age 78, of Saline, passed away March 1, 2012, in Ann Arbor. She was born November 8, 1933, in Lansing, the daughter of the late Milton and Flossie Stevens. JoAnn was employed by The Michigan State Police for 30 years, and retired as secretary of the Latent Print Unit. JoAnn loved to tend flowers and […]

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Alberta M. Nelson

Age 82, of Okemos, passed away February 29, 2012.  She was born December 17, 1929, in Flint, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Vaughn. There will be no service.

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Jerome Franklin Benton III

Age 27, went home to be with our Dear Lord on February 29, 2012.  He was born June 29, 1984, in Lansing.  Jerome was a High School graduate and attended L.C.C. while working as a skilled laborer at Reid Machinery of Lansing, MI. Jerome was a quiet sensitive man who loved his family and had […]

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Ward J. Taphouse, Jr.

Ward Joseph Taphouse, Jr., age 91, of East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2012.  Born in Detroit on Nov. 26, 1920 to Ward J. Taphouse and Ila Pearl Meisner Taphouse, “Tap” was a graduate of Michigan State University and served honorably as an officer in the Army during World War II and […]

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Misty Kay Stiles

Age 44, of Ypsilanti, passed away February 26, 2012.  She was born July 16, 1967 in Lansing. Misty was a caring and loving daughter, mother and sister.  She is survived by her daughters: Chelsea Stiles and Mallory Stiles; mother, Joyce Fuentes; and sister, Tina (Ernest Dorado) Fuentes.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents […]

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Dale R. Hamlin

Age 87, of Mason, passed away February 26, 2012. He was born in Holt, June 17, 1924, to Ralph and Hazel Hamlin. Dale graduated from Holt High School in 1942.  He served 3 years during WWII as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in India, Ishim-Guam, and Okinawa as a supply-equipment […]

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