Obituaries

Dorothy M. Green

Went to be with her Lord and Savior, December 12, 2012, at age 85. She was born August 1, 1927, in Dimondale, MI, to the late Herbert and Arietta Arnold. She was currently of Lansing. Dorothy was a longtime member of Lake Lansing Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed tatting, […]

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Chester E. McDonald, Jr.

Age 75, of Bellevue, MI, passed away December 11, 2012. He was born July 10, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, to Chester, Sr. and Bertha McDonald. Chester graduated from high school in 1956, and joined the Marines, where he served for 3 1/2 years. He then attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and graduated in 1963. […]

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Dana C. Givens

Age 54, of Lansing, passed away December 10, 2012.  He was born November 29, 1958, in Harrisburg, IL. Dana lived life to its fullest, wore a smile on his face that could brighten even the darkest of rooms and his laughter was one of kind, infusing joy in anyone who could hear it’s unique sound.  […]

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Cynthia A. Kragt

Age 65, of Okemos, passed away peacefully at her home, December 8, 2012.  She was born July 8, 1947, in Zanesville, OH, to Robert and Grace McQueen.  Cindy retired from Holt Public Schools after nearly 30 years of dedicated service.  She was an active member of River Terrace Church. She was preceded in death by […]

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Barbara A. "Barbie" Bailey

Of DeWitt, Michigan (formerly of Lansing).  Barbara passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at age 54. Visitation will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Tuesday from  1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m..  Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Dwight M. Ezop at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the […]

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Brenda Lee Simpson

Age 63, of Grand Ledge, passed away into the care of our Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2012.  Brenda was born February 7, 1949 in Manistique, Michigan, the youngest child of William Rosenthal and Engaline (Hammermeister) Rosenthal.  Brenda was a retired Office Supervisor for the State of Michigan.  Brenda moved to the Lansing area shortly […]

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Dennis D. Greenhoe

Age 59, of Lansing, passed away December 3, 2012. He was born March 26, 1953, in Lansing, to Jack and Darlene Greenhoe. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family […]

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Robert J. Fobbe

Age 45, of Lansing, passed away November 30, 2012. He was born June 28, 1967, in Dearborn, MI, to Alfred and Arley Fobbe. The service will be private.

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Edwin "Bill" Reynolds, Jr.

Age 76, was set free after a lengthy illness on December 3, 2012, beloved husband of Mary E. (Barnaby) Reynolds. He was born November 27, 1936 to parents Edwin Reynolds, Sr. and Beatrice (Miller) Provost. Edwin graduated from Mason High School in 1954 and served in the Army stationed in Germany. He worked at General […]

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Edward Patrick Van Note

Age 50, passed away December 1, 2012.  He was born September 26, 1962, in Lansing, and graduated from Sexton High School.  Edward was Director of Engineering & Process Development at Orchid Stealth Orthopedic Solutions for 17 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson as well as spending time with […]

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Gerald Dee Smith

Age 74, passed away December 1, 2012.  He was born June 23, 1938, in Holt, to John and Mildred (Benson) Smith.  Gerald was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1955-57, and in the Reserves from 1957-63.  He was the owner/operator of Residential Damp-Proofing since 1972.  Gerald enjoyed spending winters in Arizona.  He enjoyed […]

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Mervin Pregulman

Mervin Pregulman, a quiet but giant force of change in corporate, physical rehabilitation and early education achievements here (Chattanooga, TN), died Wednesday, November 28, 2012.   He was 90. For nearly two decades, he was president and chief executive officer of Siskin Steel, and played a formative role in the establishment of Siskin Hospital for […]

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Joyce A. Miller

Age 71, of Holt, passed away November 30, 2012, with her family at her side.  She was born July 16, 1941, in Ithaca, to Bruce and Sadie Gallant. Surviving are: her husband, William; 7 children, Kenneth (Sherry) Polzin, Fredrick Polzin, William (Annette) Miller, Jr., Sherri (Kevin) Wheeler, Brian Miller, Michael (Laurie) Miller, and Terry Miller; […]

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Sheila M. Campbell

Age 64, of Holt, passed away November 29, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Jason J. Breithaupt

Age 42, of Lansing, passed away November 26, 2012. He was born October 13, 1970, in Traverse City, MI. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to AIDS Research.

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Nancy A. Busch

Age 79, of Lansing, passed away November 26, 2012. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. A private family graveside service will be held on Friday.

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Doris B. Anderson

Doris Berkey Anderson loved and admired by all who knew her passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on November 25, 2012. She lived in East Lansing, MI. Mrs. Anderson was vibrant, active, and on the go most of her long successful life.  She was born in Rochester, NY on December 14, 1920; the […]

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Hassan Hama

Hassan passed away November 20, 2012. He was born November 20, 2012, in Lansing, the son of Sharkhel Hama and Kowsar Sulaiman. Prayers will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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Billie G. Rouches

Age 78, of Potterville, passed away November 20, 2012. She was born September 26, 1934, in Lima, OH, to Clarence and Jeannette Rountree. The service will be private. Entombment will be in Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Kathryn L. “Kitty” Patton

Kathryn Lorriane Jones Patton born in Philadelphia, PA September 25, 1936 to Robert (Scalie) Jones, Sr. and Christine Lorraine Moore Jones.  She is the fourth child of five children born in the Jones family.  Three brothers Gilbert, Robert, William and one sister Juanita Feggins.   Married Clarence Patton and conceived two daughters Monica and Diane.  Kathryn […]

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