Obituaries

John D. Keersmaekers

Age 56, of Lansing, passed away May 6, 2012. He was born August 9, 1955, in San Diego, CA, the son of John and Alice Keersmaekers. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, at Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing, MI 48910. The family will receive […]

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Clara E. Burrell

Age 98, of Lansing, passed way May 4, 2012. She was born April 27, 1914 in Springville, Iowa, the daughter of Orlin and Margaret Emmons. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Norman "Gene" Pearce

Age 78, passed away on May 4, 2012.  He was born in Holt on July 1, 1933, to the late John “Bob” and Bernice Pearce.  Gene graduated from Holt High School, Class of 1951.  He was an outstanding athlete, winning “All State” honors in football and a state championship in track.  He attended MSU on […]

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Elizabeth Smith

Age 69, of Holt, passed away May 2, 2012. She was born February 9, 1943 in Winfield, Kansas, the daughter of George and Tersia Hassard. A Remembrance Gathering will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at her home, 3971 Mountain Glade Dr., Holt, MI

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Shirley J. Pettit

Age 64, of Lansing, passed away May 3, 2012. She was born July 7, 1947, in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Bert and Geraldine Pettit. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Lucy L. Esmay

Lucy’s life came to an end on May 1, 2012. For years Lucy struggled courageously with pain, anxiety and depression. Lucy was born in Lansing on June 15, 1959 to Robert and Victoria Marker. She was currently of Lansing. Lucy was a devoted and loving mother and wife and surviving to cherish her memory are: […]

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Eldona Kay Burghdoff

Eldona passed away on April 30, 2012 at the age of 74. She was born on March 12, 1938. She was currently of Lansing. Eldona was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by two sons, Randy (Molly) Burghdoff, Steven (Donna) Burghdoff; two daughters, Connie (Dale) Willis and Cindy Cosgrove; […]

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Robin “Rob” Wilcox

Age 82, of East Lansing, passed away April 30, 2012.  He was born May 30, 1929, in Jackson, MI, to Earl and Nora Wilcox.  Rob grew up in Lansing, graduating from Eastern High School in 1947.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  After the military, he worked for GMAC in Chicago […]

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Elloyce "El" G. Crane

Elloyce “El” died in Christ on Monday, April 30, 2012 at the age of 96 years. He was born February 16, 1916, in Lansing, the son of the late Harold and Eda Crane. He was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lansing, a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy, and a member […]

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Lyle R. Belknap

Lyle Russell Belknap, born September 21, 1918, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Edward and Grace Belknap, passed away May 1, 2012.  He is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Lyle is joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Marie, who predeceased him on November 10, 2011.  Lyle and Marie were devoted […]

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Charles O. Pruitt

Age 62, of Holt, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012.  He was born September 19, 1949, in Bessemer, Alabama. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel with Pastor Wesley B. Emerson officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives 1 hour prior to the […]

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Julie Sessions Austin

“Julie” Austin, of Milford, MI, was born August 19, 1955 to Rex and the late Elizabeth (Betsy) Sessions in Rutland, Vermont, died April 27, 2012. Julie was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church and a choir member for many years. She was a 1973 graduate of J. W. Sexton High School, and earned her B.A. […]

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Sang Soo Kim

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Robert A. Walley

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away April 25, 2012 in Mason. He was born December 7, 1926 in Hubble, Michigan to John and Pearl Walley. Robert was a WWII Navy Veteran, and worked for Board of water and Light for 31 years. He loved to fish, shoot pool and Garden. He is survived by his […]

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Myra Diemer

Age 100, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away April 25, 2012. She was born October 23, 1911 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Walter and Helen Grigg. A private family service will be held.

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Margaret D. McClintic

Age 86, of Lansing, died on April 23, 2012. She was born in Lansing on May 10, 1925 to Erwin and Doris (Sperry) Hazelton. She was a 1943 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and graduated from the Sparrow School of Nursing in 1946 following three years of study. She was not only the class […]

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Frederick Albert Kane

Of Haslett, Michigan, born January 2, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Howard and Emily (Brandel) Kane, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at age 76. He graduated from Resurrection High School in 1953. On June 29, 1957 Frederick married Marjorie L. (Hause) Kane and they enjoyed 54 ½ years of marriage until […]

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Geraldine E. "Gerry" Chapela

Age 81, passed away April 20, 2012.  She was born July 17, 1930, in Lansing to Frederick and Helen Warner. Gerry was a clerk for the City of Lansing Probation Court.  She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mason/Holt Eagles #3734, and Moose Lodge #288.  Gerry was exceptional at cooking, and baking, and […]

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Onalee "Corky" Davis

Age 66, of Williamston, passed away April 20, 2012. She was born January 12, 1946, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Melvin and Lucinda Kaufman. A private family service will be held.

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