Obituaries

John Henry Lorenz

  Age 86, of East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  He was born October 1, 1926 in Lansing, MI, the son of R. K. and Viola (Drumm) Lorenz. John was preceded in death by his wife Josephine, and a brother Charles.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Betty); […]

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Ann Marie Van Tilburg

Age 93, of Lansing, passed away March 29, 2013. She was born August 18, 1919, in Boscoop, Netherlands, to Abraham and Alida Newhouse. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in the Mausoleum at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing.

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Maxine Ruth (Lorencen) Hunt

East Lansing.  Born December 1, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Jonas and Josephine Lorencen, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at age 85. Maxine was a longtime active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church of Lansing and the Country Club of Lansing. She loved to golf, bowl and sing. She enjoyed spending time with her […]

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Lois E. Rogers

Age 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 29, 2013. She was born June 1, 1927, in Gardiner, ME, to the late Alzo and Myrtle Trafton. Lois played piano professionally and was frequently requested to perform at many local functions. She is survived by her sons, Ronald (Sandra) and Gary (Gail) Rogers; grandson, Andrew (Michelle) […]

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Patsy Mae Young-Payne

Age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away on March 28, 2013. She was born on December 22, 1933 in Montgomery, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Payne, Sr., son Nathaniel Payne, Jr., and parents Patrick and Thelma Young. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of […]

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Thelma E. Norris

Age 89, of Lansing, passed away, March 25, 2013 in Charlotte.  She was born September 6, 1923 in Boyne Falls, MI to Jesse and Maude Arnold. Thelma worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation for 25 years, retiring with her husband Richard “Keith” Norris; the first couple to retire together from MDOT, at their retirement […]

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Marjorie Leota Foote

Lansing, Michigan (formerly of Mason). Born December 3, 1926 in Salem, New Hampshire daughter of the late Darnado and Leota Franco passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at age 86.  Marjorie worked as a waitress at DeMarco’s in Lansing for 38 years. Survivors include her 3 children, John G. (Connie) Conaty, Thomas D. (Jane) […]

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Christy Clark Nichols

Christy Clark Nichols, 86, died March 24, 2013, at Hospice of Lansing’s Stoneleigh Residence. The admirable care she received during her short time in the hospice program was a fitting finish to her five year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Christy was born in Louisville, KY to Edward R. and Dorothy Park Clark. She was a graduate […]

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Mabel (Benedict) Pittman

Age 88, passed away March 22, 2013. She was born in Lansing on April 21, 1924, to Lester and Bessie Phillips. She attended Lansing Public Schools, graduating in 1942. Mabel held several different jobs, including working as a welder at Fisher Body during World War II. She enjoyed square dancing as a member of the […]

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Bruce L. Smeltzer, Jr.

Age 40, of Holt, MI, passed away March 21, 2013.  He was born February 24, 1973, in Lansing, and graduated from Holt High School, class of 1991.  Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Surviving are:  his son, Chase; grandson, Mason; his parents, Susan and Bruce, Sr. of Holt; sister, Bobbie Sue (Kevin) Frank; his fiancée […]

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Audrey Mae Manes

Audrey Mae Manes, age 84, of Holt, formerly of Battle Creek and Yuma, AZ, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013.  Audrey was born in Hymon, KY on January 18, 1929. She worked with the Yuma, AZ Police Department, Casa of Yuma and Lansing Police Department as a volunteer. She was preceded in death by her […]

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Roger Lee Garner

Age 62, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 20, 2013.  He was born December 23, 1950, in Leslie, MI.  Roger was the owner of Roger’s Cline Tire in Mason, MI. Surviving are: his mother, Blanch; sisters, Joyce, Doris, and Deloris; son, Roger “Pete” (Michelle) Garner; grandchildren, Tyler and Kelsey; longtime girlfriend, Bobbie Maynard; her children, […]

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Mary Margaret Heiser

Age 69, died surrounded by family on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Born April 22, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan, She was preceded in death by her husband Kenard Heiser of 51 years. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and friend she will be greatly missed. Survivors are her children, Debra Ellis, Scott Heiser, Michael Heiser and […]

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Frank A. Wheeler

Age 88, of Lansing, MI, died peacefully on March 19, 2013.  He was born February 12, 1925 in Lansing the son of Frank and Naomi (Pickworth) Wheeler.  He was preceded in death by his wife Daisy Wheeler. He is survived by his loving son, Matthew Wheeler.  Also surviving are his sister Joyce (Albert) Chapman, brother […]

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Jane Frances (Fleming) Maki

Age 71, of Holt, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 of Multiple Myeloma.  Jane “Missy” was born in Jackson, MI on August 21, 1941 to Clare and Mary Jane (Bullinger) Fleming. Jane grew up on a farm in Pleasant Lake, Michigan.  She attended high school at St. John’s in Jackson and graduated in the […]

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Catherine Anne Purchis

Age 77, of Lansing, MI, passed away March 15, 2013.  She was born on May 4, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, to Gerald and Mary Lou (Lipka) Eddy. Catherine was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School in 1953. She then attended MSU and graduated in June 1957 with a BA in Education. She was […]

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Helen R. Brackney

Age 82, of Holt, MI, passed away March 14, 2013.  She was born May 9, 1930, in Traverse City, the only daughter of Michael and Gladys Brief.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Sheila Campbell; grandson, Jason; her parents; and brothers, Robert, Joseph, Leonard and Anthony. Surviving are:  daughter, Colette (Gene) […]

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Richard M. "Dick" Andrews

Age 71, of Crystal, MI, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born March 8, 1942, in Lansing, to Elmo and Leone Andrews. He is survived by his wife Beverly and many relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to […]

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Clinton E. Bemrose

Age 65, of Mason, passed away March 12, 2013. He was born June 9, 1947, in Lansing, to Samuel and F. Cora Bemrose. Clinton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He loved beekeeping and enjoyed cooking. He was a member of the Holt United Methodist Church. He is survived by his […]

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Charlene R. "Char" Friar

At the age of 69 Char went home to be with her Lord, March 6, 2013. She was born in Lansing, August 14, 1943 to Ray and Ruth Lowden. She was of Holt, MI. Char was a retired Holt School bus driver. She loved spending time with her family, listening to Southern Gospel music and […]

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