Obituaries

Eva Jane Hamill

Age 82, of Holt, passed away October 4, 2011.  She was born June 13, 1929, in Detroit.  She was employed at National Bank of Detroit, retiring in 1988, and was a member of St. Mark Parish in Niles, MI.  Eve was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Paul Hamill. Surviving are:  4 children, Judy […]

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Dr. Mary Ann Heindorf

Age 52, of Lansing, passed away October 3, 2011, of natural causes.  She was born July 7, 1959, in Syracuse, NY.  Mary Ann lived in New York, graduating from Liverpool High School in 1977.  She then graduated from SUNY at Oswego, NY.  Mary Ann met her husband, John H. Grant III in 1980, and they […]

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Robert W. “Bob” Baur

Age 83, of Lansing, passed away October 2, 2011. He was born February 26, 1928 in Lansing, the son of Les and Nellie Alford and Walter Baur. Bob grew up in Lansing, moved to a farm in Potterville, and later moved back to Lansing. He served in the U.S. Army, 25th Infantry, during the Korean […]

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Richard Lee Clinkscales

Born June 16th, 1961, in New Haven, Connecticut, son of Robert Louis and Carrie Lee (Hollenback) Clinkscales, died Monday, October 3rd, 2011, at the young age of 50 after a courageous battle against cancer. Rich was a dedicated Comcast employee for 23 years.  He loved to golf and was a loyal fan of the Dallas […]

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William Jerrell "Bill" Cochran

William passed away on October 3, 2011. He was born on July 16, 1931 in Greenfield, TN to Jerrell and Beatrice (Farmer) Cochran. He moved to Lansing, MI in the early 1940’s, and attended West Jr. High for 3 years and J.W. Sexton for 2 years. After moving back to TN for his senior year, […]

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Helen P. Jackson

Helen P. (Dozier) Jackson, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 28, 2011 at the age of 83. Helen received an Associates Degree in Alcohol & Drug Counseling from Lansing Community College in the early 1970’s.  She worked tirelessly for 30 years at Capitol Hotel, Sears, then retiring […]

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Theodore M. Terzian, Sr.

Of Lansing, died September 30, 2011, at the age of 84.  He was born August 30, 1927, in Highland Park, to the late Harry and Armena Terzian.  Theodore served in the U.S. Army Pacific Theater during WWII.  He graduated with a B.A. from Boston University.  He worked as a wholesale tobacco and candy distributor, and owned […]

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Dobri Zivic

Age 94, of Mason, passed away September 26, 2011. He was born September 12, 1917, in Yugoslavia. Dobri is survived by: wife, Anna; son, Peter (Brenda) Zivic; granddaughters, Susan Zivic and Christy (JD) Ramey; great-grandchildren, Noelle and Gavin Ramey; and sister-in-law, Therese Semen. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, […]

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Alla F. Miller

Age 63, of Lansing, passed away September 23, 2011. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on November 17, 1948, the daughter of John and Dovie Thornsbury. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5401 N. Michigan Rd., Dimondale, MI.

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Anne B. McGuffey

Loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away September 24, 2011, at age 82.  She was born August 20, 1929, in Lansing, the daughter of Ray Ayrault  and Lennah (Kyes) Backus.  Anne graduated from MSU, and was a kindergarten teacher in several Lansing schools for 16 years and was a member of Matinee Musicale.  She enjoyed […]

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Janice Ruth Maier

Age 74, passed away September 22, 2011.  She was born April 11, 1937, in Lansing, the daughter of Lester and Velma Wardwell.  Janice worked at Oldsmobile for several years and was a member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Janice enjoyed knitting, crocheting, dancing and had a love of dogs, having 4 during her lifetime, […]

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Mary A. Wendt

Born May 7, 1936 to Frederick and Alice Cady, Mary passed away September 22, 2011 at the age of 75. She was a loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother whose kids and grandkids were the light of her life and kept her going. Mary is survived by her children, Pamela (Michael) Hilborn, Michael Wendt and Kimberlee […]

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Donald A. Bell

Donald passed away September 21, 2011 at age 81. He was born October 15, 1929 in Lansing to Floyd and Sarah Bell. He was currently of Holt, MI. Don was an Oldsmobile retiree, an avid golfer and sportsman. He is survived by Joyce, his wife of 59 years; daughters, Lynne Bell-Evans and Pamela (Rex) Merriott; […]

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James Alan Alexander

Age 45, of Lansing, born March 18, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan son of Eugene and Virginia (Ballor) Alexander died on Saturday, September 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Parker

Betty Leary Parker was born March 28, 1915, in Detroit, MI, to Charles and Olive Leary.  She was one of six children.  She had three brothers, James, David, and William Leary, and two sisters, June Mitchell and Jinny Paddock.  While growing up, Betty resided in both Michigan and Florida.  Some of her memories growing up […]

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Margarete Sanford

Margarete Sanford Holt, MI On September 18, 2011, mom heard the following words: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, what I gave to you, you used for me.”  Margarete was born November 28, 1927 in Weakley County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Charlie and Noreen (Carlton) Connell.  She was a founding member of Immanuel […]

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James R. Kesler

Age 67, of Lansing, passed away on September 14, 2011. He was born in VanWert, OH on September 24, 1943. Jim Kesler was an author, artist and athlete, but most importantly he was a family man. He quite simply lived for, and in the service of his family and friends.  Very often we praise or […]

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Joseph Peter Celentino

Joseph Peter Celentino, age 90, of Lansing, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13, 2011.  He was born March 21, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan to Samuel and Elizabetta Celentino. He overcame childhood polio and proudly served his country as a Sergeant of the Motor Pool during World War II. While stationed in England, […]

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Harris Donald Olson

Harris Donald Olson passed away September 9, 2011 in East Lansing, Michigan.  Harris was born on January 27, 1925 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Gotfred Olson and Ella (Conrad) Olson.  He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1943.  He was enlisted into the U.S. Army and reported to active duty in July 1943.  He […]

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Patricia A. Driver

Patricia, age 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was born on June 11, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan, to Lester and Cassandra Hunt. Patricia believed in the importance of family and friends of whom she loved both dearly. Patricia is survived by her husband of […]

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