Age 82, of Holt, passed away on May 09, 2013. Joana was born on June 26, 1930 in Ray, MI to the late John and Mildred (Benson) Smith. She loved crafts, gardening, playing bingo, western movies and Shirley Temple movies. Joana is survived by her husband, Jerry T. Batten; children, Steven (Diane) Landon, Jim (Kathi) […]
Age 73, of Lansing, passed away May 9, 2013. He was born September 4, 1939. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, after washing and shrouding, and prayers, which are to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Age 96, of Lansing, passed away May 9, 2013. She was born June 29, 1916, in Paulding, Ohio, the 6th of 7 children of William and Artie Gorrell. Wanda was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church for many years and retired as secretary to the assistant superintendent of Lansing Public Schools. She is survived by […]
February 13, 1927–May 6, 2013. Frank was a lifelong resident of the Lansing area. He spent summers in Harbor Springs where his love affair with boats and water began, and he shared that love with his family. He was married to Pauline Misteli (deceased) for many happy years. Together they had five children: Misty Smith […]
Age 93, born in Lansing on May 25, 1919, died May 7, 2013; son of Ralph Rexton and Wilhemina (Cetus) Smith. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church; a graduate of Lansing Central HS, and Lansing Business University. Rexton spent two years in the Army during WWII, including 18 months in the […]
Age 75, of Eaton Rapids, passed away May 4, 2013 in Lansing. She was born April 24, 1938 in Grand Ledge to Lloyd and Helen Cook. Sandra is survived by her husband of 57 years Bill Bowen; children: Belinda Slayter, Luanne (Randy) Gaston, Mike (Lorraine) Bowen, and Doug (Cindy) Bowen; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; […]
Age 64, of Lansing, MI, passed away May 5, 2013. She was born January 12, 1949, in Des Moines, IA, daughter of Bethel Ray Ballard and Ruth Dorothy (Bush) Ballard. Kathryn served many years on the board of Hunters Ridge Condominiums and was an executive assistant at Ladderman Law Firm. She attended Christ Community Church. […]
Age 94, of Holt, MI, passed away May 6, 2013. He was born on September 2, 1918, in Wood County, WV, son of the late Peter and Flora Brown. Raymond was a proud World War II veteran. He enjoyed listening and watching Tigers baseball. He is survived by his loving wife, Julia “Judy” Brown; children, […]
Age 96, of Lansing, passed away May 5, 2013. She was born April 5, 1917, in Central Lake, MI, daughter of the late Alva and Hazel James. Margaret was a member of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. She retired from the State of Michigan, secretary of state’s office. She will be most remembered for […]
Age 71, went to be with his Lord on May 4, 2013. Bruce was born September 20, 1941, in Dowagiac, MI, to Carlyn and Eva Behrmann. He earned his Master’s degree from Michigan State University. Bruce dedicated over 30 years to police work, with the last 28 years with the Lansing Police Department, retiring in […]
Born on 2-22-1921, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England to Arnold and Frances Rodgers. She came to the USA when she was 6 years old, with her mother, to join her father, who came two years before. She lived her life loving animals along with her husband, Theron “Ted” Downey. Ted managed Potter Park Zoo for almost […]
Age 98, passed away April 30, 2013. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie Lewis. Dorothy was a graduate of MSU. She was a longtime member of Plymouth Congregational Church and the Sparrow Ladies Auxiliary, but first and foremost enjoyed taking care of her family. She is survived by […]
Mr. Imtiaz Ansari, age 83, originally of Lansing, MI succumbed to complications associated with sudden acute renal failure, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC on April 30, 2013. Mr. Ansari is survived by his wife, Shahnaz of 48 years; 4 sons, Haroon (Ophelia), Amir (Carla), Rashid (Saima), and Nadeem; 5 grandchildren, NaRyhan, Nylah, Nataliah, Rohan […]
Born in Detroit on September 1, 1930. He died on April 28, 2013 at the age of 82 years. He was a graduate from the School of Bussiness of the University of Detroit. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business Finance from the University of Michigan. He was associated with the Michigan State Medical Society […]
Age 58, of Lansing, passed away April 26, 2013. He was born June 19, 1954, in Vietnam, son of Dia Trong Than and Hoi Thi Than. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at St. Andrew Dung-Lac Catholic Church, 1611 W. Oakland Ave., Lansing. Interment will follow in […]
Lansing, Michigan. Born March 22, 1920 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Chester and Leona (Oakes) Leasure died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at age 93. Eleanor was a longtime member of Church of the Resurrection, a member of the University Club. She loved to dance, play cards, cook, and spend time with her faithful […]
Age 90, of Holt, passed away April 25, 2013. She was born August 24, 1922, in Huntington, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late John and Vesta Low. There will be no local service. Inurnment will take place in New York.
Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 26, 2013. She was born July 24, 1939, in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Dwane and Marcia Schofield. Patricia was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. She raised over 100 foster children in her home and volunteered for 25 years at St. Lawrence Hospital. […]
Age 78, of Lansing, passed away April 25, 2013. She was born February 7, 1935, in Janglial Hoshiarpur, India. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, prior to cremation.
Age 79, of Lansing, passed away April 23, 2013. She was born January 16, 1934, in Lapeer, MI, daughter of the late Walter and Mary McIntyre. Carolyn liked cats. Over the years, she raised, owned and enjoyed being with her pets. She was a member of Church of the Resurrection and was formerly involved with […]