Obituaries

Sophia Lynn Cole

Born August 30, 1966 in Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer; she was 45 years old. She was of Lansing, Michigan.  Surviving are: husband, Greg Cole; daughters, TeEra (fiancé Keith Lickert) Briggs and Rebecca (fiancé Nicholas Whitcomb) Briggs; granddaughters, Liza Jayne Baker and Jaeana James; […]

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Paul E. Shankle

Born November 12, 1934 in Tyronza, AR, died November 23, 2011 in Crestview, FL. As a young man of 17 years Paul left the farm and moved to Michigan, where he worked as a drywaller. He moved to Florida seven years ago with his wife of 59 years, Donna. He was Baptist by faith and […]

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Dolores Joan Ritter

Born January 1, 1935 in Ecorse, Michigan daughter of John and Bernice Wozniak passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at age 76.  Dolores was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by those who knew her.  Surviving are: 5 children, Susan (Scott) Slater, Greg (Theresa) Ritter, Ken (Jeri) Ritter, Jennifer (Joe) […]

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Betty S. Baryames

Betty S. Baryames, age 85, of Lansing, passed away from natural causes on November 21, 2011 surrounded by her family. Born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 26, 1926 to Paul and Christina Skoubes.  Betty lived most of her life in Lansing, MI with her loving husband Chris of 57 years, who preceded her in death in […]

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Lynn J. Sich

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.  The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel on Sunday from 4-6 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

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Doris Elaine (Carpenter) Thornton

Born January 3, 1926 in Jackson, Michigan daughter of the late Harold C. and Gladys A. (Losey) Ripley passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at age 85.  Doris was a graduate of Lansing Everett High School and Lansing Business University.  She worked for Governor G. Mennen Williams, had owned and operated with her husband […]

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Thomas N. Braxton

Thomas N. Braxton, of Lansing, passed away on November 22, 2011. He was 78 years old. Tom served in the Army during the Korean War. He was based in Germany and worked as a chaplain’s assistant and a tank commander. Following his service, he graduated from Indiana University. He later led the effort to create the […]

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Louis William "Lou" Duncan

Louis William “Lou” Duncan of Lansing died November 20, 2011 at the age of 77. He was born December 23, 1933 in Lansing. Lou graduated from Potterville High School in 1952, then attended Lansing Business University and Michigan State College. At Potterville High School he met Lois, his sweetheart and wife of 52 years, who […]

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Shirley Price

Age 69, of Lansing, passed away November 18, 2011 in Eaton Township, Michigan.  She was born on September 4, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan. She is survived by children,  Tina (Christopher) Hause, Marcy Martin and Kellie Martin;  8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Pat Marciniak and Ruth Kring; and,  many nieces and nephews.  She was […]

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Jean E. Hull

Age 89, of Lansing, passed away November 17, 2011.  She was born November 25, 1921 in Coon Rapids, Iowa, to Fred and Beulah Cross. Jean taught music privately, at LCC, and at MSU. She was a member of several local, state, and national music organizations; and was also a member at Grace United Methodist Church. She […]

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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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