Obituaries

Paul L. Hartgerink

Paul, age 81, of Lansing, Delta Twp., went to his heavenly home June 19, 2012. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, June 4, 1931 to Millard and Marian (Mouw) Hartgerink. He lived in the Lansing area since 1941, graduated from Sexton High, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. Paul married Darthea Gillison on Nov. […]

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Floris U. Miller

Age 81, of Lansing, passed away June 19, 2012. She was born August 24, 1930, the daughter of Vernon and Ursula Middaugh. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Delta Center Cemetery, 7301 W. St. Joe Highway, Lansing, MI.

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Elaine Therease Ranshaw

Age 62 young, another warrior laid down her arms after a long battle and walked into the Lord’s arms as He called her home to be with Him. Born July 15, 1949, the daughter of Leland and RoseMary Warner in Charlevoix, MI. She was currently of Dimondale, MI. She was a graduate of Charlevoix High […]

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Terry Lynn Parsons

Age 70, of Eaton Rapids, passed away June 17, 2012. Terry was born on February 7, 1942, in Lansing, MI, and was formerly of Holt, MI. He worked for GM for over 30 years in skilled trades as a tool grinder and loved spending time with his family at Lake Mecosta. He is survived by […]

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Carl R. Brock

Age 89, passed away June 15, 2012.  He was born December 20, 1922, in St. Joseph, MI, to Elsie and Alonzo Brock. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Eldora Evelyn (Bancroft) Brock, after 52 years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Alonzo Jr., Robert, Louis, Richard and Ivan; […]

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Lee Harley Dibble

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away June 12, 2012.  He was born July 17, 1926 in Holloway, Michigan to Donald and Norma Dibble and they preceded him in death. There will be a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing.  The […]

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Dr. Richard Eugene Griffin “Doc”

Dr. Richard Eugene Griffin, known to many as “Doc”, Professor Emeritus, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Michigan State University, went to be with his beloved wife, Grace, whom he met in third grade, on June 12, 2012, while he was being cared for at Burcham Hills. Dr. Griffin, the son of Emmett […]

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Stanley Alexander McClure

Age 95, of Holt, passed away June 13, 2012. Stanley was born on May 16, 1917, in Garfield, MI where he grew up with his 11 siblings on their family farm. He was formerly of St. Charles, MI. He was a farmer and became a skilled carpenter in the construction trade. He was a lifelong […]

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Charlene R. Bennett

Age 88, of Crystal, MI, passed away June 9, 2012. She was born July 12, 1923, in Lansing, the daughter of Edmond and Bernice Hotchkiss. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage.

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Marvin Edward Piehl

He passed away peacefully at the age of 83.  Marvin was born on July 21, 1928 in Edgar, Wisconsin; and moved to Michigan in 1953. He was currently of Holt. He is survived by his wife Donna of 61years; his children: Thomas (MaryLou) Piehl of Traverse City, Patricia Barrett of Holt, Janet VanDouser of Holt; […]

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Alexander “Al” Ryan Amber

Beloved son of Benjamin L. & Rachael D. Amber and beloved brother of Troy L. (Carole) Amber & Jacob E. Amber, passed way June 6, 2012, at the age of 26. Al was born April 30, 1986, in Lansing, Michigan. As an accomplished world traveler, Al was passionate about healing the world and was looking […]

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Ruth E. Wilson

Age 97, of Lansing, passed away June 7, 2012. She was born December 5, 1914, in Tiptonville, TN, the daughter of Joshua and Lillie Williams. Ruth began teaching school in Cronanville, TN in a one-room schoolhouse at the age of 16. She also taught in Phillippy, Proctor and Sidonia, TN. She attended the University of […]

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Genevieve Lynette “Gen” Parker

Genevieve Parker departed this life peacefully at home on June 6, 2012, at the age of 93.  She was currently of Grand Ledge, MI. She was born on January 2, 1919, at the Knox family farm in Clarkston, Michigan, to Emily Knox Beardslee and her husband Alvin.  She was the first of three children and […]

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Sr. Airman Brent L. Tausz

Age 23, passed away May 29, 2012.  He was born May 31, 1988, in Lansing, MI.  Brent attended school in Holt and Potterville, and graduated from Mohave High School in Bullhead City, AZ, in 2007, when he joined the U.S. Air Force, achieving the rank of Senior Airman. Surviving are:  mother, Jane Mayotte-Wilburn of Alabama; […]

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Daisy June Esch

Loving mother, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 five days shy of her 93rd birthday. She was of Lansing, formerly of Grass Lake. Surviving are her two daughters, Devota (Bruce) Sherman of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and Donna (Patrick) Lawrence of Tecumseh, Michigan; seven grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; along with her sister, Marge Weeks.  […]

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John M. Donn

Age 87, of Lansing, passed away June 5, 2012. He was born January 2, 1925, in Gladwin, MI, the son of Ernest and Amelia Donn. John was a veteran of World War II, serving proudly with the U.S. Army during the European Theatre. He was a life member of VFW Post #701, and a member […]

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Eileen Lova Janetzke

Eileen passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Eaton County Palliative Care, Charlotte, MI at the age of 91. She was born May 12, 1921, in Marion Township, Michigan, daughter of the late Martin and Lizzie Carstensen. Eileen was a charter member and very active in her church, Our Savior Lutheran of Lansing.  She graduated […]

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Cameron J. “Big Perm” Doyle

Age 34, died of natural causes on June 2, 2012. . He was born August 9, 1977, in Louisville, KY. Cameron was the president and CEO of Street Dream Entertainment and the president of Kings of the Clubs Promotions. He was a member of “The Aphilliates” musical group, winner of the 2008 Rap Olympics Battle […]

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Norma J. Campbell

Age 83, passed away June 1, 2012.  She was born August 29, 1928, in Lansing.  Norma enjoyed golf and horseback riding and was a member of the Capital Area Women’s Golf League.  Norma and her sisters met weekly at the Lansing Mall for lunch beginning in 1970, a tradition that still continues.  She began her […]

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Dr. George Otwell Kowalk

Age 74, of Lansing, passed away June 1, 2012.  He was born August 6, 1937, in Battle Creek, to Henry and Katherine Kowalk.  George graduated from East Lansing High School, did his undergraduate study at Michigan State University, and graduated from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry.  He was a flight instructor in the […]

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