Obituaries

John Michael "Gus" Green

Age 66, passed away July 28, 2012.  He was born March 1, 1946, in Lansing, to Paul and Lottie Green, who preceded him in death.  Mike was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army.  He was a master electrician at IBEW, retiring in 2003.  Mike enjoyed playing golf and spending time […]

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Gregory Drakey

Age 72, of Lansing, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was born August 23, 1939, in Zaha Olympia, Greece, the son of Peter and Vivian Drakey. Gregory was a kind and generous man with a great sense of humor. Those lucky to have known him, loved […]

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Mildred "Millie" Murphy

Mildred Murphy passed away on July 27, 2012, at McLaren Hospital, Lansing, MI, in the company of her husband and family. Millie was born on December 26, 1931, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Nicholas Darmogray and Katherine (Duris). On August 14, 1965 Mildred was married to William M. Murphy. Preceding her in death were […]

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Delma Castilla

Age 48, of Lansing, passed away July 25, 2012. She was born October 9, 1963, in Pearsall, TX, to Antonio and Alma Vinton. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael; 2 daughters, Marisol and Krystasia Castilla, both of Lansing; 3 brothers, Antonio (Beth) Vinton, Jr., Joe (Janette) Vinton and Adam Vinton; 3 […]

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Myrna Lee Besley

Age 81, of Lansing, died July 26, 2012 following a brief illness.  She was born in Lansing on February 19, 1931. A wonderful person and mother, Myrna was preceded in death by a son, Steven Besley.  Surviving are her husband, Bill Besley; daughters, Tracy Besley, Lori (Jack) Verhil, Krista Besley; son, Brian (Sherrie) Chaffee; granddaughters, […]

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Rebecca Popoff Martin

Age 59 died in her sleep at her home in Lansing on July 24, 2012.  She was born December 18, 1952 to Donald and Metta (O’Dell) Popoff.  Rebecca was the oldest in a family of nine children.  From the moment of birth, Rebecca’s irrepressible free spirit captivated and challenged all those who loved her. A […]

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Milo "Chuck" Langworthy

Age 90, passed away July 24, 2012.  He was born February 7, 1922, in Alma.  Milo graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1941. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army, and worked as a machinist at the John Bean Company, retiring in 1971.  He was a founding member of the […]

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William "Bill" DeChelbor, Jr.

Age 76, of Quincy, Illinois, died Monday, July 23, 2012. He was born October 10, 1935. Son of the late William (Sr) and Marion (Schweppe) DeChelbor.  Preceded in death by wife Joyce, brothers Ted, James, Donald, Robert and Michael and Sister Rose. He was formerly of Lansing. Bill was in the U.S. Army (’53-’56), owned […]

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John Pavlik

Age 93, of Mason, passed away July 22, 2012.  He was born November 17, 1918, in McKeese Rocks, PA.  John was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army for several European campaigns.  He worked in Plant Protection at Motor Wheel, and was a security guard at Michigan National Bank before operating his own […]

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Robert B. "Bob" Foy

Age 84, of Holt, passed away, July 22, 2012 in Okemos, Michigan.  He was born June 13, 1928 in Goodland, Indiana to Robert Foy and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Foy) Dewey. Bob graduated from Central Michigan University in 1949 with a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, and then Michigan State University in 1955 with a Master’s Degree […]

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Cynthia “Cindy” Bernice Campion

Age 63, of Lansing, died on July 20, 2012.  She was born in St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing on August 11, 1948.  She attended Resurrection and Msgr. John A. Gabriels High School, and was a 1966 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School. Surviving are her mother, Lilian “Shep” Campion of Lansing; brother Phil (Pat) Campion of […]

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Mohamed Abdullahi Hirsi

Age 54, of Lansing, passed away July 22, 2012. He was born January 1, 1958. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2012, at The Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823.

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Yen T. Nguyen

Of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the age of 77.  Funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012 at St. Andrew Dung-Lac Catholic Church, 1611 W. Oakland, Lansing, MI.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater […]

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William Alvin Anderson

Of Lansing, Michigan, born June 30, 1922 in Superior, Wisconsin son of the late Wilbur and Agnetta (Holden) Anderson, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the age of 90. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Irene M. Anderson; their children, Peter (Jean) Anderson and Sandra (Gordon) Jones; four grandchildren, Christopher (Christina) Jones, […]

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Ray B. Potter

Age 47, passed away on July 16, 2012. He was born October 3, 1964, in Lansing, the son of Ray A. and Geraldine Potter.  Ray was a 1982 graduate of Eastern High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.  Ray had a God given talent that brought joy to many in churches and other […]

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Bernice Marie Peterson

Bernice, of Houghton Lake, formerly of Lansing, received her crown of glory on July 18, 2012, at the age of 89. She was born March 4, 1923, in Lansing, the daughter of the late Walter and Louise Stachel. She loved her family, her church and her Lord, and was an avid golfer and bowler. She […]

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David E. Marchant

Age 75, of Dimondale, passed away on July 16, 2012. He was born January 19, 1937, in Camden, NJ, the son of Charles and Grace Marchant. David served with the U.S. Marines, spent 27 years working for Melling Drop Forge, and was a member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was loved and respected […]

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Ann L. Brooks

Age 88, passed away July 13, 2012.  She was born June 12, 1924, to Clarence and Estelle Shipley.  Ann was the former owner of AnJo’s Floralease and was a 60+ year active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC.  She was also a member of Rebecca Lodge #496 and volunteered with several organizations.  Ann was preceded […]

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Dewaine Abbott

Age 75, of Holt,  passed away July 12, 2012.  He was born on April 14, 1937, in Lansing, to Ralph and Gladys (Kelley) Abbott.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and later worked for Oldsmobile for over 28 years in the Crankshaft Department. He is survived by his wife Betty; children, Jeanetta, Joyce, David, Rheanna, […]

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