Obituaries

Annette F. Burke

Annette was born on October 1, 1920 in Pittsburgh PA, but moved with her family at an early age to Little Rock, Arkansas.  She passed away January 13, 2012 in Grand Rapids. She attended LSU. When World War II came, Annette returned home to Little Rock and found herself volunteering in the USO in Little […]

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Ann D. Snyder

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away January 13, 2012.  She was born September 7, 1923, in Detroit, to Donald and Florence (Baker) Dearing. Ann graduated from MSU with a BS degree in Home Economics.  Her memberships included:  Sparrow Hospital Auxiliary where she proudly received her 45-year pin for volunteer services last spring, Central United Methodist […]

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Mario “Sam” Fortino, DDS

Age 88, of East Lansing, passed away January 13, 2012. He was born January 14, 1924, in Alma, MI, the son of Michael and Giovanna Fortino. Sam served in the U.S. Navy (officer training) in 1942 during World War II, and in the U.S. Army as a dentist during the Korean War. He played basketball […]

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Richard A. Sellers

Age 84, passed away January 11, 2012 in Safety Harbor, Florida. He was formerly of Lansing. Richard was born June 27, 1927. A commital service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Deepdale Memorial Gardens Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

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Georgia M. Brown

At age 87, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2012. She was of Lansing. She was born July 12, 1924, in Browning, IL, the daughter of Jacob and Grace Smedly. Sweet Georgia Brown was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a grandmother to all at her cottage […]

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Donald E. Martin

Age 71, of Lansing, went to be with his Lord on January 11, 2012. He was born December 20, 1940, in Greenville, OH, the son of Stanley and Mildred Martin. Donald graduated from Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, and Valparaiso University School of Law.  Donald served as the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney from 1986-1996 and as the […]

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Gregory W. Husby

Age 64, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 after years of struggling with the effects of Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; three children, Jeffrey (Jennifer), Jonathon (Alyssa), and Jessica; father, Derold; brother, Michael; and 5 grandchildren, Natalie, Bradley, William, Noah, and Andersen. He was preceded in death by his mother, […]

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Kathleen A. Swailes

Age 89, of Holt, passed away January 5, 2012. She was born August 15, 1922 in Detroit, MI. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Pete) Devlin of Holt. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the […]

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Thomas C. Smith

Age 74, of Williamston, passed away January 5, 2012. He was born November 10, 1937, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Smith. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Euchre, and ice skating on his pond. He was a great storyteller and hobby farmer. He worked as a sales […]

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Marie Sarah Walt

Age 99, passed away January 3, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of […]

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Ernestine Ann Glick Frost

Age 96, of Marengo, OH, formerly of Lansing, died on January 4, 2012.  She was born on May 5, 1915 in Fowlerville, Michigan to the late Paul Emil and Rosa Mary (Dailey) Doherr. Ernestine went above and beyond in the role of homemaker, tending to her vegetable gardens, and then spending hours canning and freezing […]

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Mary Ann (Gunther) Bradley

Mary Ann was born November 4, 1933 to the late Henry and Hazel (Gorsuch) Gunther, in Lansing. She passed away January 3, 2012. She is survived by brothers Jack and Donald (Ellen) Gunther of Lansing and sisters Audrey Magee of Lansing and Jane Baeger of Ionia. The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, […]

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Barbara M. Georgi

Barbara, daughter of Frank and Blanche Meier, born on February 25, 1929 in Detroit, MI passed away peacefully at home after having the opportunity to spend Christmas with her family. Barbara was married, for over 60 years, to Robert L. Georgi. They had 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She will be remembered as […]

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Roger W. Parker

Age 77, of Holt, passed away December 31, 2011. He was born January 22, 1934, in Holt, the son of the late Amos and Fern Parker. Roger was a longtime member of Holt United Methodist Church and a former partner of Parker Bros. Construction Company of Holt. Roger is survived by his wife, Mary Lou […]

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Thomas F. Stoney

Age 66, of Lansing, passed away January 1, 2012. He was born February 10, 1945, in Holyoke, MA, the son of the late Frederick and Helen Stoney. Tom was an avid motorcycle and bicycle enthusiast. He was very knowledgeable and skilled in the tool and die field. He traveled extensively by motorcycle throughout the U.S., […]

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Dale E. Percival

Age 90, passed away December 30, 2011.  He was born October 9, 1921, in Tescott, KS.  He began working for Oldsmobile as a service rep in Abilene, KS, retiring as an executive in 1982, after 31 years of service.  After retirement, he enjoyed his time at his cottage on Otsego Lake in Gaylord, where he […]

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Dorothy A. Mulford

Age 103, of Lansing, passed away December 29, 2011. She was born on February 23, 1908 in Coe Twp., MI, the daughter of Artemas and Evangeline Mary Taylor. Dorothy was a longtime member of Pennway Church of God. She was a talented seamstress, sewing for all walks of life. For many years she volunteered making […]

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Ernest F. Strefling

Our beloved father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2011, at age 97. Ernest was born August 14, 1914 in Galien, Michigan, the son of Christian and Pauline Strefling. He worked on the family farm with his father and brothers as a young man, and he always loved the […]

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Melvin G Parks

Melvin G Parks was born October 15th 1926 in Dansville, Michigan.  As a member of the Greatest Generation, he served as an Information Specialist in the Army during WWII.  After the war, he met his wife Doloris, a story of unending love for 61 years, at radio school in Kansas City.  She preceded him to […]

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