Obituaries

Dr. James Robert "Bob" Howenstine

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away November 5, 2010.  He was born May 8, 1925, in Wabash, IN, to Nora and Carl Howenstine. After graduating from Wabash High School, Bob joined the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving as a signalman in the South Pacific from 1943-46.  He then earned his BS in Microbiology and Chemical […]

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Buster Jim Tardio

Age, 81, of Lansing, died November 5, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7740 W. St. Joe Hwy., Lansing.

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Mary A. Marshall

Mary, of East Lansing, passed away November 4, 2010, at the age of 90. She was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in December 1919. She moved to Lansing as a child, and she graduated from Central High School in 1937. She attended Michigan State University and married Donald Marshall in January 1941. Her […]

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Steven J. Murray

Age 54, of Lansing, died November 5, 2010. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Lois Marcella Caswell (Conrade)

Born March 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, Lois Caswell died November 2, 2010 in Lansing, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Stella (Reeser) Conrade, and her brothers John Boyle and David Conrade. Lois loved to read and was always interested in history, religion, and the arts. She was a lifelong […]

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Billy Dean Barnes

Age 76, of DeWitt, passed away November 2, 2010. He was born in Martin, TN on October 3, 1934. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the Board of Water and Light. He loved golf and his dog Dixie. He was especially proud of his southern heritage and was strong in […]

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Justin G. Smith

Age 32, of DeWitt, passed away on November 2, 2010.  He was born in Lansing on September 29, 1978. Surviving are his parents, Debbie and Greg Smith; sister, Jennifer Smith; grandfather, Duane A (Kay) Smith; aunts, Peggy Spindler, Beverly Hixson; uncles, William (Stephanie) Spindler, Rick (Diane) Smith, Brian (Lisa) Smith; and many cousins including Airen […]

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Joseph A. Gay

Age 46, of Lansing, died November 2, 2010. A private service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Billy Gay c/o the Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes.

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Roberta E. Gadaleto

Age 73, of Lansing, passed away October 31, 2010. She was born August 19, 1937 in Ozark, MI the daughter of James C. and Alice (McCarry) Dell. Roberta was the owner of Royal Real Estate Co. and was a member of South Church. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Gadaleto; father, James […]

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Kenneth D. Clark

Age 70, of Grand Ledge, passed away October 29, 2010. He was born December 11, 1939 in Taylor County, KY the son of Clem and Shirley Clark. Kenneth was employed as a meat cutter for Goodrich’s Shop-Rite. He worked for G.M. for 10 years. He was a top salesperson for 21 years for a local […]

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Raymond K. Smith

Raymond, of Holt, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the age of 76. Surviving are his brothers, Gerald (Sharon) Smith and Donald Smith; sister, Joana Batten; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother. Raymond was retired from Builders Redi Mix and was the […]

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Virginia Lydia Albro

Virginia Lydia Albro was eighty-six years old when she went to sing with the angels and be with her Lord on October 30, 2010.  Virginia was born in Lansing on July 6, 1924 daughter of Rudolph and Auguste (Petzke) Treichel.  Her family meant everything to her and she especially treasured her role as mom.  She […]

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Ethna (Geovanes) Haggerty

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN – ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS On October 30, 2010 the world said goodbye to a lovely lady who gave so much of herself to others, while family and special friends were at her side. She was preceded in death by: Her infant daughter Nanatte, by sisters Mary Metes, Kathryn Stavros, Bessie […]

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Carolyn Emily (Dove) Gillespie

Age 80, died peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was born to Frank J. and Carrie B. Dove and raised in Jackson, Michigan. Carolyn devoted herself to a career in social work for the State of Michigan. After receiving her Master of Social Work degree, she went on to serve […]

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David E. Eaton

David E. Eaton died peacefully at home on Friday, October 29, 2010.  He was born on March 16, 1921 in Pittsburgh, PA.  David was an Administrative Manager, for the Michigan Medicaid Program. He is survived by his wife of one year, Sheila Eaton; his children, Mary Frances, James Peter (Terri), Rahima Ann, John Edwin (Cecile […]

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Louis Earl Woodruff

Louis, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Lou Woodruff was born July 23, 1925 in Belding, Michigan where he graduated from Belding High School, and then attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  He attended Columbia University in 1961 where […]

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Glenda O. Brady

Age 68, of Holt, passed away, Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Lansing.  She was born November 3, 1941 in Flint to Arnold and Elvina (Lokken) Frisell. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Brady; brother, Stanley Frisell; sister, Evelyn Heskett; sister-in-law, Viva Frisell; very special friend, Doc Falk; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and also […]

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Nicolas “Nick” Krish

Age 20, of Holt, passed away October 28, 2010, at his home. He was born December 28, 1989, in Lansing, and graduated from Holt High School in 2008. Nick was attending LCC, but had not determined a major, but was leaning toward graphic arts or computer science. He loved music and movies, and he was […]

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Jesus Vazquez, Jr.

Age 45, of DeWitt, died October 27, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2010, at Redeemer United Methodist Church in DeWitt, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to his daughter, Jessica Vazquez, at 3279 Hitching Post Rd., Apt. 50, DeWitt, MI 48820

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