Age 70, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, John Henry Reurink died on March 22, 2012, following a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 11, 1941, John was a retired state government executive. After retirement, John joined his son, John, at Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS news.com) as co-owner and […]
Age 79, of East Lansing, passed away on March 22, 2012. He was born in Lansing on September 22, 1932 the eldest son of Joseph and Frances Maurer. He was a lifelong member of The Church of the Resurrection; an usher, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and a graduate of Resurrection High […]
1919 – 2012 Ninety-two Years Young “I never met a German car I didn’t like” “I regret that I didn’t fly under the Mackinaw Bridge when I had the chance.” “Real musicians don’t dance.” “If you build your own home, be sure you have a view of the sunset.” “If a kid comes to […]
Surrounded by his loving family, Dan passed away at his home on March 22, 2012, at age 73. He was born July 19, 1938, in Lansing, the son of the late John and Blanche Crane. Dan retired from Michigan Bell as a cable repairman, following 32 years. His life’s work was the restoration of thirty-two […]
Lynwood was born April 6, 1936 in Lansing and went to heaven March 20, 2012. He was a retired teacher and administrator for the Lansing School District. He was president of McLaren Health Care Volunteer Services and also served on their Foundation Board. For many years he worked with the Lansing Civic Players Guild, was […]
Age 85, of Lansing, passed away on March 21, 2012. She was born in Detroit on September 14, 1926 the daughter of Howard and Grace Lisle. She was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church where she was a member of many committees, including Bylaws, Deacons, Board of Trustees, and Fine Arts. She was a graduate […]
Beloved mother wife, daughter, sister, and grandmother recieved her angel wings on March 16, 2012 at the age of 44. Lauretta was born on March 13, 1968, and graduated from Holt in 1986. Retta was dedicated to her family especially her grandbabies. She loved her job as a receptionist at Simplified Tax in Eaton Rapids. […]
Age 83, of Mason, passed away March 17, 2012 and went to be with her Lord. She was born on July 16, 1928, in Grayling, Michigan. Mom attended Mason Community Church, where she was an active member. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Otto Heikkila, Jr., her son, Richard A. […]
Marianne C. Rey of Holt, MI passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born on January 6, 1922 in Ulm, Germany. Marianne loved knitting, gardening, and caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her three children, Don of Fort Wayne, […]
Age 77, of Okemos, passed away, Friday, March 16, 2012 in Lansing. She was born July 12, 1934 in Lansing to John and Madeleine (Norris) Sheldon. She was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church; and worked many years in the Lansing area real estate business. Elizabeth was a gifted and natural caregiver to […]
Age 80, of Lansing, passed away March 14, 2012. He was born May 25, 1931, in Locke Township, the son of Carl and Sophia Wilcox. Carl was a longtime, respected business owner, and owned Carl’s Market, Carl’s Meat Market, and Bobcat of Lansing, as well as being a driver for the Lansing State Journal for […]
Age 63, of Dimondale, passed away March 14, 2012. She was born December 31, 1948, in Lansing, the daughter of Elbert and Alice Melton. Vickie was a wonderful friend to all. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Eileen McGaffigan) Vogt; stepchildren, Melony, Carol, Donna, Pat, and Sue; sister-in-law, Sharon Pennell; and many grand and […]
Age 80, of Lansing, passed away March 13, 2012. She was born March 7, 1932, in Mecosta, MI, the daughter of Albert and Hazel Pitcher. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Age 82, of Dimondale, passed away March 14, 2012. He was born February 1, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of the late Samuel and Cecil Mominee. Michael worked for Diamond REO and Lansing Drop Forge. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dreama; daughters, Connie Sue Shaw and Kerri Lynn (Derek) […]
Margaret Mary (Zirbes) Perrone, age 85, of Lansing, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Lansing, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born June 17, 1926, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of William and Margaret (McManus) Zirbes. Margaret attended Resurrection High School in Lansing, graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 1944. She won […]
Age 97, of Lansing, passed away March 11, 2012. She was born June 12, 1914, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of George and Emily Tews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI.
Age 75, of Holt, died March 8, 2012, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Born January 10, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan. In the 1950’s Ed served his country in the U.S. Navy. In 1991 he retired from Lansing General Motors Oldsmobile Division after 30 years. One of Ed’s proudest accomplishments besides his family was his […]
Della M. Christensen (Kitson/Hansens), of Fife Lake, MI, formerly of Lansing, went to be with her Lord on March 8, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born in Marion, MI on February 9, 1923 to Charles and Mary Kitson (Covey). She graduated valedictorian of the McBain High School class of 1942. Della retired […]
Age 94, of Lansing, passed away March 7, 2012. He was born December 17, 1917, in Brighton, MI, the son of Karl and Hellen Leitz. He was the oldest of seven children. Louis had been a resident of Lansing since 1922. He married Leah Fischer on September 24, 1939, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansing, MI. […]
Age 68, of Holt, formerly of Haslett, passed away, March 6, 2012 in Lansing. He was born April 30, 1943 in Owosso, Michigan to Deward and Marion (Sabisch) Kellogg, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Barbara Kellogg; their three sons: Scott (Lisa) Kellogg, Matt (Julia) Kellogg […]