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 […]
Patricia Hankins-Aper died Friday, September 2, 2011. “I lived, traveled, and never knew a stranger. Life was good.”
Age 89, passed away September 1, 2011. She was born April 26, 1922, in Elizabeth, CO, the daughter of Loyal and Lulah Ogden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; and sister, Ronalda Bala. Loving mother and grandmother, leaves to cherish her memory: son, Jeff (Laureen) Williams; daughter, Pam (Kent) Galbraith; 4 grandchildren; […]
Our little angel Giana Marie Merrill was called to heaven on August 23, 2011. Although baby Giana didn’t get the chance to spend time with us, she will forever be in all the hearts of her family and friends. Giana is being greeted in heaven by her great-grandfather, Richard J. Edgar Sr.; great-great-grandmothers, Gladys Laws […]
On Wednesday, August 31, 2011 the Lord called Rufus D. Gladney to his Heavenly Home. Rufus was born to the late George Edward and Annie Bell Gladney on December 12, 1955 in Kosciusko, MS. Rufus was the Vice President of Energy Operations for Consumers Energy, named to the position in May 2010. He held overall […]
Age 94, of Lansing, passed away August 31, 2011. She was born December 14, 1916, in Muskegon. Gladys was a member of Potter Park United Methodist Church, Calvary United Methodist Church and Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, and was active in the Joy Circle and the Bible study. She worked as a bookkeeper for several […]
Jack Theil Phelps of Dimondale, born January 3, 1946 in Charlotte, MI, died suddenly at his cottage in Six Lakes, August 29, 2011. He grew up in Lansing, MI, and graduated from Eastern High School. He loved creating and fixing things, building his own home, making hundreds of wooden toys for Toys for Tots, and […]
Age 88, of Lansing, passed away August 28, 2011. She was born February 12, 1923 in West Virginia, the daughter of Bertha Szabo. There will be no service.
Age 76, of Lansing, passed away August 28, 2011. He was born July 20, 1935 in Lansing, the son of Carl and Nora Finch. There will be no public service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Age 65, of Delta Township, passed away August 27, 2011. She was born July 12, 1946, in Lansing. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her grandchildren were the love of her life. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Craig; 3 children, Lisa (Michael) Damato of Naperville, IL, Heather (Lamarr) […]
Gayl “Whitey” Kauffman passed away August 28, 2011, at the age of 100. He was born in Lansing, MI on March 1, 1911, the son of Edwin and Genevieve Kauffman. He retired from the Oldsmobile Forge Plant. He enjoyed fishing, especially on Saddlebag Lake, where he lived for many years. Surviving are his children, Judy […]