Obituaries

David L. Mackey

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. He was born in Lansing on May 7, 1924. Preceding him in death were his parents Alanzo and Bernice Mackey. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia; his two sons, Thomas D. of Rochester, MN and Douglas W. (Lisa) of Menomonee […]

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David E. Sanderson

David E. Sanderson, of Lansing (formerly of Holt) passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011.  He was born May 6, 1931, to Henry and Gertrude (Moore) Sanderson in Lisbon, NY and was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Craig. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Barbara), Mark, and Jon; dear friend, […]

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Roger A. Ophaug

Born September 28, 1935 in McVille, North Dakota son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Anderson) Ophaug died on Friday, April 29, 2011 at age 75. Roger graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.  While at U.N.D. he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  He spent […]

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Kim Tho Thi Huynh

Age 90,  passed away April 28, 2011. She was born on December 20, 1920 in Cambodia. Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.  Visitation will be from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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Scott Lawton Clickner

                Scott Lawton Clickner, of Leslie,  passed away on April 25, 2011, at 35 after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott was born on April 17, 1976 in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved caregivers, Shelly Johnson, Samantha, Shirley and Ray; his friends and housemates at […]

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Floyd F. Karr

Age 98, of Charlotte, passed away April 25, 2011. He was born on February 6, 1913 in Wapella, IL the son of Frank and Dottie Karr. A committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011 in the chapel at East Lawn Memory Gardens, 2400 Bennett Road, Okemos, MI 48864.

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Thomas H. Beauchamp

Age 83, passed away April 21, 2011. He was born on November 16, 1927 in Lansing the son of Leonard and Lucille Beauchamp. There will be no service. Inurnment will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI.

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Jacolin J. Beck (Caldwell)

Age 81, of Okemos, passed away April 20, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Lansing the daughter of the late Arthur and Elaine David. Jacolin is survived by her children, Carolyn (Donald) Zylstra, Connie Boswell, Carla (Lawrence) Wilson and Amy (James) Evans; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death […]

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Rhonda Marie Benallack

Age 50, of Okemos, passed away on April 20, 2011.  She was born in Lansing on August 29, 1960 to Joe Ray and Phyllis (LeClear) Bogle. She was a 1978 graduate of Lansing Everett High School and was currently associated with REMAX as the short sales office manager.  The main pleasure of her life was […]

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Phillip W. Gabbard

Age 54, of Hickory Corners, died April 20, 2011.  Phil was born on April 12, 1957 to Charles and Audrey Gabbard.  He worked for Stryker Corporation in Kalamazoo for the past 20 years and traveled extensively worldwide. Surviving are his father, Charles; brother, Keith (Sue) Gabbard; sisters, Luann Gabbard, Nora Kratz and Patty Garbin; and […]

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Lyle Edward McFadden, Sr.

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, coach, mentor, and friend went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2011 at the age of 73.  He was born November 30, 1937 in Lansing, MI to Paul and Esther (Johnson) McFadden. Mr. McFadden retired from General Motors, Fisher Body Division after 52 years of […]

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Robert E. Picken

Age 81, of Holt,  passed away April 19, 2011 in Lansing.  He was born May 6, 1929 in Comstock Park, Michigan to Harry and Delores Picken.  He was a lifelong resident of Holt, was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1946-1948 where he held rank Master Sergeant and was a member of  the […]

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Rodney Eisenbrandt

Age 67, of Lansing, passed away April 16, 2011. He was born on November 29, 1943 in Toledo, OH. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Toledo, OH.

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Edward Shelkey

Edward Ernest Shelkey Lansing, MI      Born October 18, 1926 in Muskegon, Michigan son of the late Ernest and Magdalena Shelkey went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the age of 84.     Edward served in the U.S. Army during the end of WWII and during the Korean Conflict […]

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Forest Archer

Age 85, passed away on April 14, 2011, after a short illness. He was born March 27, 1926, in Levering, MI to Harvey and Mabel (Carlton) Archer.  After being the first of his family to graduate from high school in Levering/Pellston High School (Class of 1944), he immediately enlisted in the US Army and served […]

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Barbara A. Sheldon

Age 64, of Mason, passed away April 9, 2011. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Lansing. Barbara worked as a legal secretary for Judge Harvey Hoffman and was a collector and dealer of vintage clothing. She just adored her great-granddaughter, Lilly. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Bill Graham and […]

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Ilona E. "My Lona" Harden

Age 65, was born to the late Rev. George E. Harden and Coleda Verlene Harden on March 28, 1946 in Ottawa, Kansas. The Lord called Ilona home on April 13, 2011. Ilona was a retired Telecommunications Operator for AT&T and most recently worked for the Telecom Services department at Michigan State University.  Ilona had a […]

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Geraldine L. Byrne

Born August 1, 1921, in St. Louis, Michigan, daughter of the late David and Margaret (Shreve) Simison, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the age of 89.  Gerry was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the D.A.R.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and playing the slots.  Gerry was a loving […]

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Merl L. Grissom

Age 92, of  Lansing, passed away April 12, 2011. He was born on August 22, 1918 in Weakley County, Tennessee the son of Marshall and Belle Grissom. He worked for General Motors, where he retired. Surviving are his granddaughters, Natalie (Don) Hazel, Rita Grissom, and Juanita Grissom; great-grandchildren, Larry Grissom, Derrick Grissom, Jacob Kares, Joshua […]

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Hilda Abood Kelush

During the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 13, 2011, Hilda reunited with all those loved ones who predeceased her.  They were: her husband, John Kelush; father and mother, Samuel and Nabeha Abood; stepmother, Sarah Abood; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Mitchell Nama; brothers, Hannibal (Carol) Abood, Fred (Pat) Abood, and Camille (Maryalice) Abood. Hilda […]

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