Obituaries

Carol Rosenow

Age 96, passed away February 25, 2012.  She was born April 9, 1915, to Clara and John Rosenow, in Grant Township, MI.  She grew up in Victory Township, and graduated from Ludington High School in 1931, staying in town with the Jabavy family to avoid an 8 mile commute.  Carol then went to Western State […]

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Sir William H. "Bill" Smith, Jr.

Age 86, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed  away, February 25, 2012.  Born December 10, 1925, in Charlotte, Michigan to William H. and Bessie M (Webster) Smith. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the Golden Acorn Division 3rd Army under General George Patton.  Fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, he […]

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Luella Marguerite Larson

Age 73, of Lansing, died on February 22, 2012.   She was born March 23, 1938 in Ford River, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Carrie Larson. Luella was an artistic and creative person who loved working with children. She was a volunteer for Reading is Fundamental and enjoyed creating arts and craft projects at her […]

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Richard J. Dubay

Born May 6, 1943 in St. Johns, Michigan son of the late Frank and Wanda (Cox) Dubay passed away February 23, 2012 at age 68. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years and the Michigan Army National Guard for 23 years, and retired from General Motors. He is survived by his wife […]

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Beverly J. McNeilly

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28.  Beverly Joy McNeilly left her earthly home for her heavenly home February 22, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born August 15, 1930, in Lansing, to Kenneth and Mildred Dravenstatt.  Beverly received great […]

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Ralph V. Whitenight

Age 69, of Lansing, passed away February 20, 2012. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Margaret E. “Marge” Morey

Age 93, of Lansing, passed away February 18, 2012.  She was born in Raven Run, PA. She graduated from Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing, 1942, Ashland PA. She worked as a nurse at Detroit Continental Motors before and after her time in the Army. She was First Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during […]

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Anthony R. "Ants" Nagera

Age 34, of Lansing, passed away February 19, 2012. He was born May 29, 1977, in Lansing. Anthony graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. He was a tax preparer for X-Tax for the last several years. He had fun performing his comedy routine at Connxtions Comedy Club where he enjoyed the company of his many […]

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Mark A. Bosworth

Born October 12, 1961 in Marquette, Michigan son of the late Paul and Virginia (Goodreau) Bosworth passed away at his home in Dewitt on Saturday, February 18, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Surviving are his wife, Deena Bosworth; their 5 children, Ehrland, Baylan, Brogan, Miriam, and Lucy along with 7 brothers and sisters, […]

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Eleanore McGrain

Eleanore (VanSickle) McGrain, 90, of Lansing, MI, passed away February 17, 2012 after a brief illness. Eleanore was born on January 16, 1922 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Ellis VanSickle and Olga (Ulrich) VanSickle. Eleanore married Thomas W. McGrain on June 20, 1945. He predeceased her in 2009. Eleanore is survived by two sons: […]

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MaryNan Cain Walker

MaryNan Walker, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, after a courageous six-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. MaryNan was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on October 11, 1946.  She was the third child, and only daughter, of Charles and Helen Henchey Cain. She attended Sacred […]

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Alexander "Alex" Bauer

Alex Bauer, age 77, passed away on February 15, 2012.  He was born in Sofia, Bulgaria to Nada and Otto Bauer who preceded him in death. Alex worked as a professional painter and painted many buildings at MSU, his church, and many houses and businesses in Lansing. He loved going to Mackinaw and Grand Haven […]

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Florian J. Belligan, Jr.

Florian J. Belligan Jr., 89 years old, passed away quietly into the hands of the Lord on February 13, 2012. He was born on September 26, 1922 in Mayville, WI to Florian Sr. and Katherine (Sorgent) Belligan. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII. Participating in the Invasion of Guadalcanal and the capture […]

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Elizabeth "Beth" Lott

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away February 13, 2012 in East Lansing.  She was born December 28, 1931 in Lansing to Harry and Irene Good.  Beth was an Analyst for the State of Michigan Department of Social Services retiring after 25 years of service.  She was a Docent at Potter Park Zoo where she enjoyed […]

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Myrnalee B. Garner

Age 67, of Eaton Rapids passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Charlotte.  She was born September 5, 1944 in Lansing the daughter of John J. and Marjorie (Ireland) Jamison.  She was a former Lead Case Technician with the Social Security Administration.  Myrnalee had a tough life, but she was a hard working, devoted single […]

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Margaret H. "Peggy" Walters

June 4, 1916 – Feb. 10, 2012. Best Mom in the world went to be with the angels, taking her unforgettable smile and beautiful blue eyes. Peggy was Secretary Treasurer and Office Manager, McConnell Sheet Metal.  She was active in Morrison Lake Country Club, American Business Women’s Association, Women in Construction, Treasurer of the Original […]

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John C. Stabler, Sr.

Age 92, passed away February 11, 2012. Born January 13, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of John C. and Anna E. Stabler. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Michigan Army National Guard for 30 years, retiring in 1973 with the rank of Lt. Col. He was a past president of the […]

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Kenneth J. McNeilly

Age 83, of Holt, passed away February 9, 2012 surrounded by his immediate family. He was born April 9, 1928, in Ionia, MI, the son of the late Glenn and Isabel McNeilly. Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Meijer, where he managed the sporting goods department, following 23 years of service. He […]

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Jack D. Gunther

Age 90, of Lansing, passed away February 7, 2012.  He was born in Lansing June 2, 1921. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church; a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School; a Veteran of W. W. II and Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was employed with the U.S. […]

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Mary L. Klooz

Mary Laura Klooz, age 78, of Haslett, MI, died February 7, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Klooz was born June 23, 1933 in White Lake, WI to the late Thurman and Leotta (Eldridge) Tackett. On August 12, 1950 she married Robert Roberts at Four Corners Assembly of God Church, they later divorced. Mrs. Klooz was […]

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