William passed away on October 3, 2011. He was born on July 16, 1931 in Greenfield, TN to Jerrell and Beatrice (Farmer) Cochran. He moved to Lansing, MI in the early 1940’s, and attended West Jr. High for 3 years and J.W. Sexton for 2 years. After moving back to TN for his senior year, […]
Helen P. (Dozier) Jackson, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 28, 2011 at the age of 83. Helen received an Associates Degree in Alcohol & Drug Counseling from Lansing Community College in the early 1970’s. She worked tirelessly for 30 years at Capitol Hotel, Sears, then retiring […]
Of Lansing, died September 30, 2011, at the age of 84. He was born August 30, 1927, in Highland Park, to the late Harry and Armena Terzian. Theodore served in the U.S. Army Pacific Theater during WWII. He graduated with a B.A. from Boston University. He worked as a wholesale tobacco and candy distributor, and owned […]
Age 94, of Mason, passed away September 26, 2011. He was born September 12, 1917, in Yugoslavia. Dobri is survived by: wife, Anna; son, Peter (Brenda) Zivic; granddaughters, Susan Zivic and Christy (JD) Ramey; great-grandchildren, Noelle and Gavin Ramey; and sister-in-law, Therese Semen. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, […]
Age 63, of Lansing, passed away September 23, 2011. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on November 17, 1948, the daughter of John and Dovie Thornsbury. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5401 N. Michigan Rd., Dimondale, MI.
Loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away September 24, 2011, at age 82. She was born August 20, 1929, in Lansing, the daughter of Ray Ayrault and Lennah (Kyes) Backus. Anne graduated from MSU, and was a kindergarten teacher in several Lansing schools for 16 years and was a member of Matinee Musicale. She enjoyed […]
Age 74, passed away September 22, 2011. She was born April 11, 1937, in Lansing, the daughter of Lester and Velma Wardwell. Janice worked at Oldsmobile for several years and was a member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Janice enjoyed knitting, crocheting, dancing and had a love of dogs, having 4 during her lifetime, […]
Born May 7, 1936 to Frederick and Alice Cady, Mary passed away September 22, 2011 at the age of 75. She was a loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother whose kids and grandkids were the light of her life and kept her going. Mary is survived by her children, Pamela (Michael) Hilborn, Michael Wendt and Kimberlee […]
Donald passed away September 21, 2011 at age 81. He was born October 15, 1929 in Lansing to Floyd and Sarah Bell. He was currently of Holt, MI. Don was an Oldsmobile retiree, an avid golfer and sportsman. He is survived by Joyce, his wife of 59 years; daughters, Lynne Bell-Evans and Pamela (Rex) Merriott; […]
Age 45, of Lansing, born March 18, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan son of Eugene and Virginia (Ballor) Alexander died on Saturday, September 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Betty Leary Parker was born March 28, 1915, in Detroit, MI, to Charles and Olive Leary. She was one of six children. She had three brothers, James, David, and William Leary, and two sisters, June Mitchell and Jinny Paddock. While growing up, Betty resided in both Michigan and Florida. Some of her memories growing up […]
Margarete Sanford Holt, MI On September 18, 2011, mom heard the following words: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, what I gave to you, you used for me.” Margarete was born November 28, 1927 in Weakley County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Charlie and Noreen (Carlton) Connell. She was a founding member of Immanuel […]
Age 67, of Lansing, passed away on September 14, 2011. He was born in VanWert, OH on September 24, 1943. Jim Kesler was an author, artist and athlete, but most importantly he was a family man. He quite simply lived for, and in the service of his family and friends. Very often we praise or […]
Joseph Peter Celentino, age 90, of Lansing, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13, 2011. He was born March 21, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan to Samuel and Elizabetta Celentino. He overcame childhood polio and proudly served his country as a Sergeant of the Motor Pool during World War II. While stationed in England, […]
Harris Donald Olson passed away September 9, 2011 in East Lansing, Michigan. Harris was born on January 27, 1925 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Gotfred Olson and Ella (Conrad) Olson. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1943. He was enlisted into the U.S. Army and reported to active duty in July 1943. He […]
Patricia, age 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was born on June 11, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan, to Lester and Cassandra Hunt. Patricia believed in the importance of family and friends of whom she loved both dearly. Patricia is survived by her husband of […]
Gary Lowell Johnson, 78, of Lansing, passed away on September 8, 2011 after brief battle with cancer. He was born August 31, 1933 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Floyd and Wilna Johnson. Gary was from Lansing most of his life and graduated from Lansing Eastern and attended Central Michigan University. Gary served his country […]
Born October 13, 1913, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Peter and Blanch (Hathaway) Mollitor, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011, at the age of 97. Surviving Clara are her children, Charles R. (Virginia) Fulton, Jr. of Lansing, Robert J. (Barbara) Fulton of Henderson, NV, Roy L. (Cindy) Fulton of Lansing; daughter-in-law, Arlene […]
Age 86, passed away on September 4, 2011. He was born in Lansing on August 18, 1925. He was a 1943 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and was a graduate of Lansing Business University. He was an accountant with the Michigan State Police for 41 years, retiring in 1984. Larry was a Life Member […]
Born February 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to the Late Hugh B. Fox and Helen (Mangan), died on Sunday, September 4, 2011, at the age of 79. Hugh was Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University, having taught in the department of American Thought and Language. He was a poet and writer having over 200 novels […]