Obituaries

Marilyn Richmond

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away on November 18, 2011 in Lansing, Michigan.  She was born on January 16, 1925 in Irving, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; sister, Jan Horton; brother, Robert Gillette. She is survived by her daughters,  Mary L. Richmond (Bob) of Mason and Anne E. Richmond of Sterling Heights.  […]

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Mary Lou Walworth

Age 78, of Okemos, MI and Marco Island, FL, passed away on November 17, 2011. She was born November 5, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Napoleon J. and Katherine Seymour. She attended Mt. Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids and Michigan State University. Mary Lou was an accomplished artist and gardener, and was a longtime […]

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Clyde H. Rowley

Age 96, of Lansing, passed away November 17, 2011. He was born October 30, 1915 in Alma, MI, the son of Willard and Nellie Rowley. A private family service will be held.

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Nasibu Juma Manyala

Mr. Mayala passed away October 22, 2011.  Washing and shrouding to begin 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with prayers to immediately follow. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing.

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Margaret L. Conley

Age 86, of Lansing, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 15, 2011 in Hastings, Michigan.  She was born December 6, 1924 in Mason, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-five years, Major Lewis J. Conley; her son Larry J. Conley; her parents, Ernest and Sylvia (Root) Hoke; […]

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Timothy W. Andrews

Age 51, of Lansing, passed away November 15, 2011. He was born November 9, 1960 in Lansing, the son of Woodrow and Betty Andrews. There will be no service.

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LeeVontay T. McClain, Sr.

LeeVontay “Demon” McClain, Sr., age 21, of Lansing, passed away November 17, 2011. He was born February 15, 1990, in Lansing, the son of John McClain III and Tina Johnson. He is survived by his mother, Tina Johnson; father, John Ben McClain III; stepfather, Walter D. Pops, Jr.; brother, Antonio McClain; brother, Curtis McClain; sister, […]

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Thomas L. Christensen

Age 81, of Dimondale, passed away November 16, 2011. He was born February 25, 1930 in Ironwood, MI the son of Thomas H. and Leone Christensen. Tom was a member of Mount Hope Church International Outreach Ministries since 1989, serving as an usher for over 20 years. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 […]

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Shawn O’Neil Nelson

Shawn O’Neil Nelson, age 53, of Lansing, was born 01-22-58, passed away on 11-11-11. Shawn retired from A & A Rent-A-Ride. He was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He enjoyed time with his family, was an avid Michigan Wolverines fan, and had a heart of gold. He was preceded […]

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Jabari Lee Roper

Age 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Lansing, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. Jabari was born on August 8, 1981. He was a 2000 graduate of Everett High School and a state of Indiana employee. He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life: his loving and devoted wife of 7 years, Katrina; […]

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Faith R. Cupples-Rowell

Age 70, of Lansing, passed away November 13, 2011. She was born June 27, 1941 in Lansing, the daughter of Earl and Lula Reddish. Faith was preceded in death by her first husband of 26 years, Jerry L. Cupples; her  second husband of 17 years, Philip C. Rowell; her parents; and one sister and one […]

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Doris E. White

Born January 16, 1925 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Harry and Ruby (Stutsman) Thomas passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at age 86.  Doris was a graduate of Lansing Eastern and worked for the State of Michigan.  She was an accomplished musician and was in an all girl big band “The Jills of […]

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Norman Henry Fossum

Our Heavenly Father called his servant, Norman Henry Fossum, to his heavenly home at age 92 on November 12, 2011, after a brief stay at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.  Norman was born on April 20, 1919 in Mancelona, Michigan.  He was married for 70 years to his high school sweetheart, Beatrice (Ristau) Fossum.  He was […]

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Kim Phuong Do

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at St. Mary Cathedral.  The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.

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Marie Helen Belknap

Born February 11, 1922, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Wasyl and Kataryna Swystun, passed away November 10, 2011, at the age of 89. She is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marie was a member of South Church and was a true prayer warrior. She loved working crossword puzzles, watching […]

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Lenora M. Benedict

   Age 87, passed away November 5, 2011.  She was born February 27, 1924, in North Parma, MI.  Lenora received her bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College, and her master’s in Christian Education from the Garrett Institute of Northwestern University in Illinois.  She was an artist, creating several oil paintings, as well as being a spinner […]

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Mary A. (Utter) Glynn

A lifelong resident of Holt and Mason, passed away quietly on November 6, 2011 at age 89, surrounded by her immediate family.  She was preceded in death in 1970 by her loving daughter, Gayle Marie (Gilliland), mother of grandchildren Patrick (Lisa) Gilliland and Stacey Stiles (Mark), husband Arthur Wayne (Dick) Utter in 1978 and husband […]

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Leslie E. Taylor

Age 56, of Lansing, passed away November 3, 2011. He was born July 22, 1955 in Lansing, the son of Eugene and Virginia Taylor. A private family service will be held.

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Thomas H. Groesbeck, Sr.

Age 64, of Lansing, passed away November 3, 2011. He was born April 23, 1947 in Lansing, the son of Harold and Lucille Groesbeck. Tom was a graduate of Lansing Everett High School and an avid golfer. He served in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman with the Marines during Vietnam. He was a life […]

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