Obituaries

Jack Shanker

  Jack passed away peacefully on February 4, 2013 at the age of 94. He was of East Lansing, MI. He was preceded in death by his father Louis and mother Sarah. He is survived by his loving wife Ida, a sister Nancy Bee, his sons Larry (Margie), James (Susan), and his daughter Sally Ann […]

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Clyde F. Maas

Clyde F. Maas died peacefully at Sparrow Hospital on Feb. 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.  Born Jan. 13, 1929 to Clyde and Mable Maas.  Clyde grew up in Howell, Mich., where he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen Schnackenberg, in the 6th grade. He attended Howell High School, Albion College, and […]

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Sadae Alward

Age 84, of Lansing, passed away February 4, 2013. She was born September 5, 1928, in Yokosuka, Japan. She is survived by her daughter Jun Alward, granddaughter Aushia Alward, and other family members. A memorial gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Jun’s home, 1416 Georgetown Blvd., Apt. B, Lansing, […]

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Howard W. Cook

  Howard W. Cook, born January 6, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away at The Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan on February 4, 2013, at the age of 79. Howard graduated from Eastern High School, class of 1951.  He proudly served 3 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated from Michigan State University in […]

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John J. Solomon, Ph.D.

Age 84, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and caregivers on February 3, 2013. He was born July 20, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Alex and Freda Solomon. John was a graduate from J.W. Sexton High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a first […]

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Donald D. Losey

Age 62, passed away January 31, 2013. He was born March 23, 1950, in Jackson, MI, to Carl and Emogene Losey. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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Richard E. Jarrad

Lansing, Michigan.  Age 77 passed away February 2, 2013 reuniting him with his beloved wife Joy. He was born April 13, 1935 in Lansing to Earl and Clara Jarrad. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran, and retired from the Board of Water and Light. He is survived by a daughter Michele Jarrad, and a […]

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E.J. Bowers

Lansing, Michigan.  Born May 18, 1924 in Potterville, Michigan son of the late Eloan and Ruby Florence Bowers passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at age 88. E.J. served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as an airplane engine mechanic, and had a fulfilling skilled tradesman career as a […]

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Lela M. Ellis

Age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away January 31, 2013. She was born September 16, 1931, in Lansing, to George and Mary Ross. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with Pastor Wesley B. Emerson officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn […]

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Raymond Kromer

Age 75, of Lansing, passed away January 31, 2013.  He was born July 5, 1937, in Coopersville, MI, a son of Lavern and Ruth Kromer.  Ray was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, and graduated from MSU.  In 1999, he retired after 32 years at MSU Swine Research Center.  Ray was an active member […]

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Marjorie A. Stanton

Age 82, of Lansing, passed away January 28, 2013, in Sebring, FL. She was born June 13, 1930, in Ionia, MI, to Henry and Ruth Jackson. She graduated from Belding High School in 1948 and went on to work for Orleans Telephone Co., Consumers Power, and retired in 1986 from Waverly Schools. She belonged to […]

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Pedro A. Garcia

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away January 29, 2013. He was born April 14, 1927, in Yorktown, TX, to the late Sabino and Maria Garcia. He is survived by 3 children, David (Sharon) Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Irma Linda (John) Grover-Taylor; 4 grandchildren, Lisa (John) Brincat, Adam Grover, Eric (Mairead) Grover, Samuel Grover; 2 great-grandchildren, Isabelle […]

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Betty J. Buck

Went home to Christ on January 28, 2013. Betty was born on May 20, 1937 in Stanley, WI to Roy and Helen Combs.  Betty loved her family and served her life in Christ.  She was an active member of the Busy Babes, a ladies volunteer group which served the need of many groups including unwed […]

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Lucille A. Anderson (Warner)

Lucille Audrey Anderson, 86, of Lansing, entered her heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2013 to a warm embrace by her husband George. Lucille was born in rural Charlevoix at the Warner farmhouse on January 25, 1927. Lucille is survived by her daughter Nancy E. Anderson, son Paul W. Anderson (Joanne), both of Lansing; […]

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James William Golbeck

Jim Golbeck, 82, was born in Chicago, IL, to Elizabeth and George Golbeck, and passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013.  He is survived by:  his loving wife, Mary; son, Mark; daughters, Kim (Stephen) Allie, Stacie (Joe) Niedzwiecki and Kerry (Mark) Kowalczyk; grandchildren, Steve, Nicole, Cameron, Mark, Brock, Nick and Conor; great grandchild, Evelyn; 3 sisters […]

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Donna E. (Lawrence) Coté

Age 72, of Lansing, passed away January 22, 2013.  She was born April 10, 1940, in Lansing, to Charles and Della Lawrence.  Donna was a graduate of Vennard College in Iowa.  She worked for Bethany Children’s Home in Kentucky for 15 years, and retired from the State of Michigan.  She was an active, lifetime member […]

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Mark L. Kelly

Age 86, of Lansing, went to be with his Lord, January 20, 2013. He was born May 23, 1926, in Highland Park, MI, to the late Mark P. and Ora Kelly. Mark served in the Navy during World War II. He was a dedicated member of South Church. He was active at the Oak Park […]

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Rev. Benjamin M. Baldus

Pastor Ben joined the Lord he served this past week after a brief illness. He was 64. Ben earned a B.A. at Michigan State University, as well as Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from San Francisco Theological Seminary. A man of distinct tastes, he was a choir director and church organist in […]

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Robert E. "Ace" Moss

Passed away peacefully January 17, 2013, at the age of 80.  He was of Lansing. Robert was born October 22, 1932, to Henry and Bertha Moss, in Pontiac, MI.  He retired from the Lansing Police Department in May 1985, and went on to work 10 years for the Parking and Code Enforcement Division of the […]

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Robert V. Bunce

Age 87, of Lansing, passed away January 18, 2013.  He was born April 19, 1925, in Lansing.  Robert graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1943 where he was president of the first graduating class.  While in high school, he worked at REO, and then joined the U.S. Army Air Corps.  After the military, Robert […]

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