Obituaries

Armin S. "Doc" Roe

Doc Roe passed away peacefully on June 30, 2011 after a long illness.  He was born in Lansing on September 16, 1930, and was the last living grandchild of R.E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile. He loved boats and boating and spent many of his favorite times exploring the Great Lakes and especially the rocky […]

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Ricky Edwards

Age 55, of Whitmore Lake, passed away, June 29, 2011.  He was born on November 5, 1955, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Gordon and Arleen Edwards.  Rick worked for the IRS as a Computer Systems Analyst, was a big history buff and loved music. Surviving are his daughters, Anna Edwards and Alexis Edwards; grandson, Dylan […]

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George W. Anderson

George Walfrid Anderson was 90 when he peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2011. George was born in Marquette, MI on June 18, 1921. He had resided in Lansing since 1946. George is survived by his wife Lucille, to whom he was married to for nearly 64 years. Also surviving are his […]

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Katherine J. Dahlberg

Katherine Joan Dahlberg, surrounded by family and friends, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Katherine worked all of her career as a nurse/administrator/educator.  She received her RN from Hurley School of Nursing, her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Studies and Master’s Degree in Public Administration, both from Western Michigan University.  She […]

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Harold D. Farnam

Harold D. Farnam passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the age of 95. Harold graduated from Mason High School and was the owner of Farnam Shoe Repair.  He was employed by Oldsmobile for 35 years as Supervisor of the Post Office.  He was a life member of the American Motorcycle Club and a member […]

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Brian Kim Snow

Brian Kim Snow, the nicest guy in the world, has died from pancreatic cancer on June 26, 2011.  He was 59.  Kim, as he was known to most of his family and friends, was born on March 1, 1952, the middle son to Bernie and Maurine Snow. Kim graduated from Leslie High School in 1970.  […]

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Marcella “Dolly” Swagler

Dolly passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at the age of 93. Surviving are her 3 sons: Arthur “Bud” Swagler, William Swagler, and William Nees. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Bill Lugger at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 815 Sparrow, Lansing.  The family will receive friends […]

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Grace Griffin

Grace Griffin, our beloved Gracie, died on June 25, 2011 in the loving care of Mother Teresa House.  She was born May 15, 1934 in Denver, Colorado, and worked in statistics and accounts for AT&T.  She was married to Dr. Richard Griffin for 54 years.  The Griffins moved to East Lansing in 1976 from Kansas […]

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Don L. Pazan

Age 75 & ¾ passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011.  Don lived in the Lansing area most of his life, graduated from Lansing Business College and worked for MDOT before starting his own business, Mid-Michigan Tax & Accounting, which he ran with his wife Becky (Ash).  Don is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, […]

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Darrel J. Schafer

Age 57, of Lansing, passed away June 24, 2011. He was born in Lansing on August 24, 1953 the son of Wilford and Virginia Schafer. There will be no service.

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Paul David Schulte

Paul David Schulte, age 70, of Portage, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011, with loving family at his side.  David was born on January 10, 1941, the first child of Paul H. and Carol A. (Iverson) Schulte, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. David graduated from Eastern High School, in Lansing, Michigan and spent most […]

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Elmer Ernest “Al” Schmidtchen

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2011 after a short stay at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. He was born in Lansing, MI on March 24, 1928 the son of Ernest and Alvina Schmidtchen. He was currently of DeWitt, MI. Al retired from General Motors after […]

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Mark R. Fox

Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1953, in Fulton, NY to Herman and Marilyn Fox, Mark passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2011 and will be sadly missed by his loving family, friends and colleagues.  Mark was a partner in and immediate past president of Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap law firm in Lansing, Michigan, […]

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Ghulam Mir

Mr. Mir, age 82, of Okemos, passed away June 23, 2011. Prayers will be held at 12:45 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater […]

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Stella M. Freiwald

Age 51, of Kalamazoo, passed away June 11, 2011. She was born in Detroit, MI on January 14, 1960 the daughter of Herman and Jean Freiwald. There will be no service.

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Fadhila H. Jabor

Age 83, of East Lansing, passed away June 19, 2011. She was born on July 1, 1927 in Baghdad, Iraq. There will be no service. Burial will take place in Najef Cemetery in Najef, Iraq.

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Herminia G. Duncan

Age 92, of Lansing, passed away June 17, 2011. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 31, 1918. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in […]

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Steve A. Dines

Our wonderful husband, father, and brother completed his journey fittingly on Father’s Day, June 19, 2011. Born in Battle Creek in 1927, he lived most of his life in Lansing. He also resided in Naples, Florida. Upon discharge from the U.S. Army, he worked for the State Liquor Commission for 42 years, culminating in his […]

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Victoria Kay "Tori" Croff

Born February 14, 2003 in Lansing, Michigan. Died on June 19, 2011 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tori was a beautiful, spritely child. She had an unquenchable vitality and infectious smile. Tori played hard with her sisters and her friends and was determined to blaze a trail in becoming the first cowboy, ninja gymnast. She loved […]

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Jack Perrone

Age 80, of Lansing, died Sunday, June 19, 2011, in Ontario, Canada.  He was born October 9, 1930, in Bath, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Anna (D’Anna) Perrone. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Frank and Dominick Perrone, his sister Leonarda Bono, and his brothers-in-law Russell Bono and Charles Doering. […]

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