Obituaries

Wilfred “Joe” Pullman, Sr.

Age 94, of Okemos, formerly of Lansing, passed away on March 7, 2013. Wilfred was born in Custer, MI, on January 25, 1919, the son of Arza and Enza (Wheeler) Pullman. Wilfred retired from General Motors. He was First Vice President of the Retirees’ Local Chapter 652, worked on many democratic campaigns and was active […]

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Jerry P. Patterson

Age 51, of Lansing, passed away March 3, 2013. He was born July 3, 1961, in Anderson, South Carolina, to Eddie Jackson Jr. and Betty Williams. He graduated from Westside High School, and is survived by his Mother and Father, sons Jermichael Patterson and Hernando Johnson, granddaughter Sariah Johnson, sisters Angela Sloan, Tiffany Griffin, Katrina […]

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Frank Ochoa, Jr.

Age 69, of Lansing, passed away March 3, 2013. August 3, 1943, to Ignacia and Frank Ochoa Sr., in Brownsville, TX. Frank was a member of Spanish Church of God for 43 years, and a GM retiree. He is survived by his wife, Rosa, of 51 years; 4 children and 3 grandchildren: Rosa, Frank, Joe, […]

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Henoc Z. Hudy-Velasco

Henoc Zacarias Hudy-Velasco was born February 17, 2013, in Lansing, to Peter Hudy and Maria de Hudy. He passed away March 3, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital Ave., Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may […]

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Carol Louise Spagnuolo

Mason, Michigan. Born November 21, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of Grant and Velma (Schneeberger) BeVier went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at age 66 following a short battle with cancer. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who leaves behind two sons, James C. (Amy) […]

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Donald C. Kugel

 Born July 31, 1923 in Ludlow Township, Iowa son of the late Carl and Esther (Hermeier) Kugel passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at age 89.  Donald served in the U.S. Army and was a retired General Motors employee. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Barbara Kugel; his son, Johnnie (Patty)Kugel; stepchildren, Arnt (Paula) […]

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Violet E. Davis

Age 94, passed away February 28, 2013.  She was born November 25, 1918, in Lansing.  Violet was a lifelong member of Pennway Church of God.  She worked at Oldsmobile until 1946, and had also worked at Yankee’s where she managed the snack bar.  Violet enjoyed doing ceramics, sewing, crocheting and traveling. Surviving are:  son, David […]

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William James "Jim" Pierce

At age 79, Jim went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 27, 2013.  He was born April 9, 1933, in Grass Lake, Michigan, to Max and Viola Pierce.  Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree. […]

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Barbara Vera Sinadinos

Age 75, passed away February 27, 2013.  She was born June 20, 1937, in Grand Rapids, to George and Stella Deliyanides.  Barbara graduated from Mt. Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids, and graduated from MSU with a BA degree.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, where she served at Past President of […]

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Joshua J. Bruskotter

Age 27, passed away February 22, 2013.  He was born March 22, 1985, in Big Rapids and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2003.  Josh’s love for computers enabled him to make a business of building computers.  His competitive spirit kept his own computer faster than his family and friends, and he would encourage […]

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Jimmy M. Marris

Age 59, of Lansing, passed away February 22, 2013. He was born July 18, 1953, in Holland, MI, to Minnie and Faye Marris. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Florence N. Siegrist

Age 89, of Grand Ledge, passed away February 21, 2013. She was born December 19, 1923, in Lansing, to James and Louise Cook. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Harold “Roger” Foster

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away February 18, 2013.  He was born in Lansing on December 9, 1926 and had been a lifelong resident.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansing, was an avid MSU fan and retired from Michigan State University in 1991. Surviving are: 2 Daughters, Meredith (Randall) Swamp […]

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Bernice W. Verchereau

Age 91, of Mason, passed away February 18, 2013. She was born April 18, 1921, in Palmyra, Wisconsin, to Frederick and Wilhelmina Neidlein. There will be no service.

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Ida Shanker

A true love story, Ida passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 15, 2013, reuniting with her beloved husband Jack just 11 days after his death. She was also preceded in death by her mother Esther and father Philip, sisters Beatrice and Lillian, and brother Louis. She is survived by her sons […]

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Helen Mae (Fielder) Black

At age 100, Helen went home to her eternal reward and rest, on February 18, 2013. She was born April 8, 1912, in a log cabin on the family farm near Dickson, Tennessee. She and her siblings walked to the country school. She graduated from the 12th grade from Dickson Public School. Helen was employed […]

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Holly Tylyn Patrick

Born December 17, 1977 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of Ty Patrick, Sr. and Linda Patrick passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at age 35. She was of Lansing, Michigan. Holly was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whom leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Dylan Patrick and Zachary Bilbrey; her mother, […]

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Orpha A. Jacobson

Orpha Abbagail Kline West Jacobson, age 106, of Lansing, died February 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving friends Amy Jacobson and Jayne Gietzen.  Born June 7, 1906 to parents Nicholas and Abbagail Kline in Cheboygan, Michigan. She loved to sing and tell stories; she was devoted to her family.  Orpha attended Michigan Agricultural College and […]

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Mary Louise Bostick McKay

Mary went to be with The Lord on Saturday February 16, 2013, age 86.  She was of Haslett, MI. She was born April 29, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Ruth Marie (née Kover) and William Edward Bostick. In 1947, she married Edward D. McKay, and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.  She graduated […]

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Sherman O. "John" Heydenreich

Lansing, Michigan.  Born November 7, 1923 in Deer, Arkansas son of the late Herman and Tennie Heydenreich died Friday, February 15, 2013 at age 89. He was owner and operator of Quality Auto Trim, for many years, together with his late wife of 50 years, Floy. After retiring they left the business to their son […]

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