July 21, 1933 – April 14, 2012 Born in Tawas City, MI, Barry spent his life living and working in Michigan. Since Retiring in 2001 as Executive Director of Michigan Automobile Dealers Assoc., he and his wife, Holly have enjoyed their winters in Tucson, AZ. Of all the successes in Barry’s life and career, nothing […]
William Ellsworth “Bill” Appleton, born May 2, 1932, passed away peacefully, listening to the laughter of his family, on Monday, April 16, 2012. He was currently of East Lansing, MI. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Richard Pifer, brother-in-law Harold Altstaetter, and son-in-law Jeffery Odle. He is survived by […]
Age 81, of Lansing, passed away April 15, 2012. Born November 26, 1930, Riverdale, Michigan, daughter of the late Norman and Jessie LaPaugh. Patricia was an alumnus of Riverdale School and graduated from Lansing Sexton High School. She retired from Alma Piston Company following 20 years of service. She is survived by her children, Timothy […]
Age 62, passed away April 15, 2012. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Rite of Committal will follow at Maple Ridge cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel on Tuesday, […]
Born January 29, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan daughter of the late Fred and Sarah (West) Parham passed away peacefully under Hospice care surrounded by her loving family on April 14, 2012. Survivors include her 4 children, Bruce Joss, John (Jan) Joss, Jr., Janet (James) Taylor, and Mary (Douglas) Young; 11 grandchildren, Shoshanna (Michael) Valliere, Sarah […]
A great man, Gordon Frederick Chamberlain, passed away on April 15, 2012. Always an early riser, he chose the morning, his best time of day, to leave. Gordon was the third of six children, born to Albert and Margaret Chamberlain in Jackson, Michigan on January 24, 1919. Always an especially responsible man, he tried to […]
Gloria passed away peacefully April 14, 2012 surrounded by her loving family Rich and Samantha (Shessia) Hoover and son Rod and Ella Shessia. Beloved wife for 58 years to Clayton Shessia of Cheboygan. She is survived by Rich and Samantha (Lynn Shessia) Hoover, Rod and Ella Shessia, six grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren. She was […]
Daniel W. Klauka or Dan as most knew him by, of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly April 11th 2012, two days after he celebrated his 50th birthday. He was born in Lapeer in 1962 to Elizabeth and Clyde Klauka. He graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor degree in political science. Dan was an extremely devoted […]
Age 65, of Jackson, MI, passed away April 12, 2012, in Lansing. She was born September 20, 1946, in Jackson, the daughter of Paul and Phyllis VanVoorhis. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at Noor Islamic Cultural Center, 175 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus, OH 43235. Interment will take place […]
Robert Steele “Bob” Kennedy died April 11, 2012 at the age of 96 from complications of a broken hip. Born September 9, 1915, he was the last surviving sibling of a farm family of 13 children. He was of Lansing, MI. Following service in the Civilian Conservation Corps, he moved from his birthplace near Palmersville, […]
Age 87, of Lansing, passed away April 11, 2012 as he listened to his beloved Tigers. He was born January 21, 1925, in Six Lakes, a son of Clarence and Jennie Kelley. Max joined the U.S. Army, served in WWII in the 874th Engineer Aviation Battalion, serving in New Guinea. After the military, he worked […]
Anna Marie Nardo, beloved sister, aunt, and cousin, passed away April 11, 2012, after losing her long battle with cancer. She left with the love of her family surrounding her. Anna was born in Lansing, Michigan, May 22, 1929, the daughter of Agostino Nardo and Marie Delorata Colizzi Nardo. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High […]
Robert Usa Forester, 96, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center, Greenville, SC. Born in Lansing, MI, he was raised by his grandfather, Usa H. Forester. He was retired from Stevens Aviation and was a primary instructor with the United States Army for 4 years. He was a member of the Coral […]
Age 59, of Lansing, passed away April 6, 2012. She was born August 4, 1952, in Lansing, the daughter of Raymond and Jean Marsh. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Age 60, of Jackson, MI, passed away April 9, 2012. He was born December 13, 1951, in Jackson. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at The Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823. Prayers will begin at 1:15 p.m. Interment will follow in […]
Eva Mae Hoffman at age 84 passed away April 8, 2012. She was born May 29, 1927 in Remus, Michigan the daughter of Jacob and Eva (Galer) Snider. She married Clarence G. Hoffman, December 12, 1948. She was currently of Holt, MI. Eva retired from Holt Public Schools as a bus driver after 17 years […]
Kurt passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was currently of Grand Ledge, MI and formerly of Lewiston, MI. He is survived by his wife Ella of 52 years. He is also survived by children Don (Kathy) Wilson of California; Milly (Mike) King of Florida; Sally (Jeff) Shull of Ada, MI; Ginny (Brad) Widger […]
Age 64, of Lansing, passed away April 8, 2012. She was born December 27, 1947, in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of James and Rosemarie Black. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Age 98, passed away April 7, 2012. She was born December 7, 1913, in Lansing, to Charles and Edith LeFurge. She loved bird watching and had many feeders in her yard. Geri is survived by daughter Susan (Greg) Michno of Frederick, CO and son Dave (Sharon) Clark of Sumerset Center, MI, as well as several […]
Age 89, passed away at home, April 6, 2012. She was born March 19, 1923, in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Sam and Pauline Palazolo. Josephine was a kind, supportive and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, whose passion was spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to the casino, and was known […]