Obituaries

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bill was born March 9, 1928 in Detroit to Hugo and Marguerite Schwan, and passed away on February 13, 2013 at the age of 84. He was of Lansing, MI. Bill served in the United States Army during WWII in the 82nd Airborne Division and was a member of the Michigan Naval Commanders Club.  He […]

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away February 13, 2013.  He was born February 11, 1927, in Lansing, a son of Oscar and Doris Hall.  Ron graduated from Eastern High School in January, 1946, and attended LCC.  He retired from employment at Michigan National Tower after over 30 years.  Ron loved Tiger Baseball, Little League Baseball, […]

June Elizabeth (McIntosh) Milks was born August 24, 1925 in Battle Creek, to Robert and Julia McIntosh. She passed away February 12, 2013 at the age of 87, in Lansing, MI. She attended Battle Creek Central High School, where she participated in the French, Chemistry & Tennis Clubs, was a multiple Rotary Scholar award winner, a […]

Age 70, of Mason, passed away February 12, 2013. He was born November 25, 1942, in Lansing, to Phillip and Beulah Walker. A private service will be held in Spring 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

Age 56, of Lansing, passed away February 12, 2013. He was born September 25, 1956, in Lansing, to Earnest and Constance Bullion. Danny served in the U.S. Army in Germany as an E-4. He was a former member of Judson Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Earnie and Rosemary Bullion of Mason; […]

Age 91, of Dimondale, passed away February 13, 2013. She was born October 26, 1921, in Lansing, to Frank and Clara Kolberg. Arlene is survived by her children, Raymond (Margie) Conner, Jr., Carole Benninger, Nancy (Dan) Stremler; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and brother, Frank (Violet) Kolberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband […]

Of Lansing, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the age of 79.  He joins his beloved sons Randy (Chicken Man) and Tommy.  He was also preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Vern Johnson, step dad Ray Oswalt, siblings Vernice and Norm.  Jim is survived by his wife of nearly […]

Age 78, of Lansing, passed away February 10, 2013 surrounded by family in Lansing.  He was born January 4, 1935 in Caruthersville, MO to Neal and Linnie Dell Thompson.  He served in the U.S. Navy for ten years.  He worked at Fisher Body for 26 years. Billie Joe loved traveling, reading, fishing, autos, and being […]

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away February 10, 2013. She was born January 27, 1925, in Lansing, to Frank and Haboub Ferris. Pauline was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and attended business school and Michigan State University. She was a 45-year resident of Kalamazoo where she was a dedicated homemaker and later worked […]

After a three-year battle with cancer Charlie, age 81, left us to be with his daughter Suzie on Friday, February 8, 2013. Born September 27th 1931 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Benedict and Marion (Barth) Poquette.  Charlie graduated from Ann Arbor High in 1949.  After graduating he served four years in the United […]

87 years old, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, with his family at his side on Friday, February 8, 2013, joining his beloved wife, Delphine, who predeceased him in October, 2012, as well as his sister, Rose Brdar, in 2008.  Julius is survived by his children, Jadel (Paul) Lerner, Rayna (Doug) Burns, Gregory Rambat […]