Obituaries

Paul W. McKim

Age 84, of Waupun, WI, formerly of the Lansing, MI area, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Paul and Jean were married February 8, 2003 in Gulf Shores, AL where they wintered. Paul was an avid sportsman, especially enjoying golf and spending time with his family and friends at his cottage […]

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Kenneth A. Shapiro

Age 70, of East Lansing, passed away October 17, 2012. He was born July 8, 1942, in Lynbrook, New York, to Herman and Eleanor Shapiro. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, with Rabbi Amy Bigman officiating. […]

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Douglas Arthur Melville

Age 85, of Lansing, died peacefully October 16, 2012, at Prestige Pines after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born November 15, 1926, in Jackson, MI, to Harriet Lucas.  Doug was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, and worked at Haughton Elevator for 42 years, retiring in 1992.  He loved spending time […]

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Mary Anne Houghton

Beloved mother of Robert Allen Houghton and Melissa Dee Houghton, passed as gently as she lived, with determination.  She will be missed. Her family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2012.  Donations may be given to Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue.

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Delphine Rambat (née Majarov)

9/13/26-10/14/12 Delphine Rambat passed away peacefully, after a long illness, with her family at her side on Sunday, October 14. Delphine is survived by Julius M. Rambat, her beloved husband of 61 years, her children: Jadel (Paul) Lerner, Rayna (Doug) Burns, Gregory Rambat (Gina) and Dara (Jamie) Cockrum; her grandchildren: Melissa and Alexandra Lerner, Ariana […]

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Donald Lee Hall

Born November 24, 1941, in Grand Rapids, to Donald and Virginia Hall; died October 13, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City.  He was of Higgins Lake, Michigan; formerly of Holt. He was employed in the transportation industry until his retirement.  He participated in many activities during his life; he especially enjoyed golf, bowling, snowmobiling […]

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Nick Roosa

Nick Roosa, 22, of Holt, Michigan passed away October 13, 2012 in Lansing, as a result of complications due to diabetes. Nick was an employee of and a student at Lansing Community College, pursuing an accounting curriculum.  A perfect creation gift from God, Nicholas Alexander Roosa was born December 23, 1989 at Sparrow Hospital in […]

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Helen Schneeberger Kennedy

Died peacefully on October 12, 2012 at the age of 95.  Helen was born in Lansing, MI on September 27, 1917, the third daughter of Edward Schneeberger of Lansing, MI and Louise Waltz of Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Robert Steele Kennedy.  She is survived by two sons, […]

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Donna J. Sees

Age 64, of Lansing, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on January 12, 1948 in Lansing, MI to Stephan and Eula Romankewiz. Donna had most recently worked for Michigan National Guard and was previously employed by the Diocese of Lansing and Michigan Bell. Donna enjoyed being a […]

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Martin Balaban, Ph.D.

Age 82, of Okemos, passed away October 14, 2012. He was born October 5, 1930, in New York, New York, to the late Louis and Yetta Balaban. Martin received his Bachelor’s and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He was a professor at MSU from 1964-1999 and was the founder and first head of the […]

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Jeffrey Ralph Sheldon

Age 60, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012, at Sparrow Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, with Reader Nancy Laing officiating. There will be no visitation. Those desiring, may make contributions to the […]

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Matthew Mannino

Age 44, of Grand Ledge, passed away peacefully October 10, 2012, after an eight-year battle with cancer.  Matt retired from automotive sales, and enjoyed being a stay at home dad.  He graduated from St. John’s University, and was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  Matt was a member of […]

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Dr. Edwin C. Weathington MD

May 10, 1937 – October 7, 2012  Dr. Edwin C. Weathington, age 75, of East Lansing, MI, passed away ultimately of a short but aggressive bout of Pancreatic Cancer and its added complications. He was born in Manhattan, New York, son of Mattie Battle and Ovie Olson. He served in the Armed Forces from 1960-1962. […]

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Michael K. Hoffman

Age 57, passed away October 8, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1955, in Lansing, to Dale and Mary (Nichols) Hoffman. Mike was a 1973 graduate of Holt High School. He was employed as a sprinkler fitter with Advanced Fire Protection Company and retired in 2011 after 38 years. […]

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Hildegard G. Leitz

Hildegard Gertrude Leitz passed away October 8, 2012, at her home of 64 years in Eaton Rapids. The Lord called her to her final resting place after enduring many ailments: pancreatic cancer, strokes, blood clots and Alzheimer’s Dementia. Hildegard was born June 18, 1923, in Lansing, to the late Henry and Olga Schultz, the oldest […]

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Don Gillette

Passed away October 6, 2012, at the age of 78.  Don was born June 17, 1934, in Morrice, to Leroy and Alta (Harris) Gillette.  Many will remember him from Gillette Trailer Center a business he owned with his wife of 59 years, Connie.  Prior to opening the dealership in 1973, Don spent 24 years working […]

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Madaline “Maddie” Denison

Maddie is survived by her 2 sons, David (34) and John (30) Hodowaine; 2 grandsons, Cody Hodowaine (4) and J.W.C. (4); her parents, Dan and Lorene Willcutt; 3 siblings, Karen (Robert) Stewart, Dan Lewis; and Roxie LaMacchia; 2 nephews, Justin Lewis and Bill Fountain; 1 niece, Brandi LaMacchia; and several of her son’s friends who […]

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Bokduk Kim

Age 85, of Holt, passed away October 4, 2012. She was born September 2, 1927, in Busan City, South Korea. There will be no service.

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Douglas Fairbanks

Age 72, of Lansing, passed away September 25, 2012. He was born October 20, 1939, to Douglas S. and Ruth Fairbanks. There will be no service.

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Robert A. Solomon

Age 88, of Lansing, passed away October 2, 2012. He was born September 25, 1924, in Mishawaka, IN, to Alex and Fada Solomon. Robert was a graduate of Lansing Central High School, served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater, and went on to graduate from the MSU School of Engineering. […]

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