Obituaries

Age 69, of Holt, died December 27, 2010. She was born September 1, 1941 in Ozark, MI the daughter of Thomas and Clarica Davis. There will be no service.

Age 90, of Holt, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2010, surrounded by her family.  Trudy was born in Detroit, MI on August 29, 1920, the daughter of John and Anna Fluder. She spent her childhood in Detroit before moving to Goodells, MI to live on the family farm to help take care of her […]

Age 65, of Lansing, died December 24, 2010. He was born on May 31, 1945 in Carson City the son of Caroll and Ilene O’Connell. Philip was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandy O’Connell and his parents and grandparents. He is […]

Thelma Luberta Hicks, a beloved servant of God, born July 28, 1937, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 23, 2010.  She was the daughter of Arthur E. Sr., and Musetta I. Bias (Farmer) of Evansville, Indiana. Thelma’s pride and joy was the teaching profession.  She received a B.S. degree in education from Tennessee State […]

Age 89, of Holt, passed away December 24, 2010. She was born October 28, 1921 in Barryton, MI the daughter of Augustus and Minnie Gardner. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday at […]

Shirley Verrette entered into eternal rest of December 21, 2010.  She was born on December 24, 1922, in Lansing and had been a resident of Bath for over 58 years.  She was a lifelong member of Emanuel First Lutheran Church in Lansing.  She graduated from Eastern High School in 1937.  In 1947 she graduated from […]

Infant son of Michael Hanna and Bridgette Shaler, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010.  The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until […]

Age 62, of Lansing, died December 18, 2010. A private service will be held.

Age 97, received the ultimate Christmas gift when she went home to be with her Lord on December 17, 2010.  She is now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her husband of 58 years, Herb, who preceded her in death in December of 2001.  A loving wife, mother and nana, Ruth’s radiant smile and heart full […]

Luella E. Hershey, of Lansing, died December 16, 2010 in Lansing, MI. She was born in San Antonio, TX on June 14, 1920 to Erwin Albert Rode and Henrietta (Edelmann) Rode. Lu and her parents moved to California shortly after her birth and she was raised in various California cities, as her father was a […]

Age 81, of Lansing, passed away December 17, 2010. She was born on August 4, 1929 in Big Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Inez Wallace. Shirley was blessed with a sweet disposition and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was the matriarch of her family and her strong moral compass was […]

Age 82, of Lansing, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Age 83, of Harrison, MI, passed away December 14, 2010 in Lansing. She was born April 26, 1927 in Flint, MI the daughter of Harry and Gladys Perkins. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Wesley B. Emerson officiating. […]

Age 82, of Lansing, made her transition to be with her Lord on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born on August 9, 1928 in Grayling, MI, the daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Perry. Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred and Robert. Patricia is survived by her daughter Anne Patrice, […]

Elayne, of Holt, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the age of 82.  She was preceded in death by her son, Robert, in 1975. Surviving are her husband of 64 years Leonard, daughter Cheryl, son William (Deb); grandchildren, Rob (Gretchen), Ken (Beth), Celeste (Kim), Lori (Ken), Jenny and Andy; great-grandchildren, Angel, Kyle, Chandler, […]

Born April 18, 1928 in Flint, Michigan son of the late Edward and Emma (Webb) Stewart passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the age of 82. He was of Lansing, MI. Joseph was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during the Korean War and also served in the Army National […]

Born June 14, 1927 in Holt, Michigan daughter of the late Nelson and Mary (Fuller) Lloyd passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the age of 83. She was of Mason, MI. Surviving Erma are her husband of 64 years, Clarence Schnabelrauch: their children and grandchildren: daughter, Linda Marie Schnabelrauch; son, Robert (Linda Sue) […]

Age 92, of Haslett, passed away December 10, 2010. He was born in Lansing on October 17, 1918. There will be no service.

Dianna “Jo” Bortz, of Allegan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, having been struck from behind as she waited to turn into her Lake Allegan neighborhood.  She was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 26, 1941. She is survived by her husband Jay, and children Joel Cullum of Bristol,Tennessee, Lisa Burkard (husband Michael) […]

Age 78, of Lansing, passed away December 9, 2010. He was born on November 9, 1932 in DeTour Village, MI son of the late Albert and Nellie Fountain. Vernon retired from the City of Lansing following 32 years of service and was a youth basketball coach at Faith United Methodist Church for many years. He […]