Obituaries

Suzanne Chaiclin Byers

A Celebration of Life will take place this summer. In lieu of flowers or contributions, Sue would want friends and acquaintances to spread kindness in her memory.

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Joseph G. Savage

Per Joe’s wishes, there will be no service. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association or to the TRUMP 2020 Campaign/RNC.

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Jacqueline Fay Baird

Memorial service: 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Her family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sierra Club.

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Jane L. Humphrey

Celebration of Life service: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23rd at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Charitable contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lansing.

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Robert L. Kennedy

A private family service will be held. Those wishing to support Bob’s memory may support his wishes by making contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Janet Young Hines

Memorial service: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Her family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Service Auxiliary.

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L. Jean VanNorman

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment to follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens.  Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan.

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Sue Ellen Camp

Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7740 W. St. Joseph Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. Memorial contributions may be made to her church.

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Ruth Elizabeth Allen

A celebration of Ruth’s life is being planned for friends and family on Saturday, June 22 (Ruth’s birthday). Details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ruth’s name to Hospice of Lansing (Memorial Donations).

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Robert “Rambo” Hanes

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday and from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Semper Fi Fund.

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Helen E. Bouldin

A private graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

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Sandra Kay Hart

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, Okemos, MI.

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Hai Minh Tran

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at St. Andrew Dung-Lac Catholic Church, 1611 Old Oakland Ave., Lansing, MI. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing. Public visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, February 28th and 2-8 p.m. Friday, March 1st at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Penju “Pete” Miteff

Funeral service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at St. Andrew Orthodox Catholic Church, 1216 Greencrest, East Lansing.  His family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Orthodox Church, or to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Phillip “Philly” Addiss

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 1st, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will be at Summit Cemetery in Williamston, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to Ele’s Place. 

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Mildred G. Ruonavaara

Celebration of Life service: 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the Grange Acres Clubhouse, Haslett, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Mary Louise West

Funeral service: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and again on Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Mark Douglas Allen

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at Cedar Street Church, 1705 Cedar Street in Holt.  His family will receive friends at the church, one hour prior to the memorial service.

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Michael Lynn Walkington

Visitation will be held Monday, February 25, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 N. Aurelius Rd. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or to the hospice of one’s choice.

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