Obituaries

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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Jack L. Ridings

Age 85 of Gladstone, Michigan passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Wyoming, Michigan.  He was born April 30, 1926 in Escanaba. There will be a memorial service held in Gladstone, April of 2012, date and time to be announced.  Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.

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Lou Anne Houchlei

Age 58, of Holt, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at St. Lawrence Hospice Center after a 3 ½ year battle with breast cancer. Lou Anne was born July 10, 1953, to John M. and Nancy Houchlei in Detroit, Michigan. Lou Anne worked many years for American Sun Roof, which gave her the opportunity […]

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Roy N. Barker

Age 89, of Midland, formerly of Lansing, passed away January 31, 2012. He was born January 19, 1923, in Lansing, the son of the late Willie and Dora Barker. Roy grew up in Bath, MI and retired from General Motors. He had a zest for life and loved to laugh and joke around. His children […]

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Cody M. Lindsey

Age 20, of Lansing, passed away January 30, 2012. He was born March 4, 1991, in Lansing, the son of Dawn (Lindsey) Marin. Cody is survived by his son, Brent Juan Vega; his mother, Dawn (Jose) Marin; sisters, Monica and Veronica Lawless, Samantha Olivas and Shayna Marin; grandmothers, Tamara Anderson and Twyla Simon; and grandfather, […]

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Zeyni Shugaib Ogly

Age 76, of Okemos, passed away January 30, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at The Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, 920 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

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LaQuita R. Baldwin

Age 51, of Lansing, passed away January 27, 2012. She was born October 10, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Claude and Dorothy Baldwin. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Nancy M. Williams

Age 80, of Lansing, passed away January 30, 2012. She was born August 12, 1931, in Cambridge MA, the daughter of the late Albert and Amy (Brown) Landfear. Nancy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lansing. She owned and operated a day care out of her home for many years and enjoyed […]

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E. Betty Findley

Age 82, passed away January 29, 2012.  She was born November 21, 1929, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  She is survived  by her husband, Ernest; children and grandchildren.  The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, with interment to follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens.  The family […]

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Richard Herbert Ormos

Of Summerfield, Florida, formerly of East Lansing, passed away in Florida, January 28, 2012, at the age of 87.  He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, January 10, 1925.  Dick was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.  He received a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing from Wayne State University, and worked for the State […]

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