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William Stierley Obituary

William J. Stierley Age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Born March 31, 1930 to William and Myrtie (Sandborn) Stierley in Lansing. Willam served 20 years in the Air Force retiring in 1968 with the rank of Staff Sargent. He then worked at General Motors for 22 years before retiring. William and his wife Gertrude wintered in Florida for several years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years and his children David (Evelyn), Pamela (Gary) Martin and daughter-in-law Tanga Stierley-Korte, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and sister Helen Lingbeek. He was preceded in death by his son Donald, brother Harold and sister Hazel Harkins. Funeral service will be celebrated Tuesday, 11:00a.m. at Maranatha Baptist Church, Lansing with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Visitation will also be Sunday 6-8p.m., Monday 2-4p.m. and 6-8p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 2, 2010.

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Clint Hanks

January 27, 2023

To William's family, I've come across a Lansing State Journal newspaper clipping of Gertrude & William's wedding accompanied by a period photoghraph with I'm guess is the two dancing. If you should read this I can be contacted at [email protected] Clint Hanks

Frank Lucas

May 4, 2010

Gert, Pam, and Dave, The many memories flood my mind of our families and all the times we had together. Bill and Gert are my parents best friends. I am so fortunite to have known you. God Bless you.

May 3, 2010

Gertie and family. Prayers, thoughts and love are with you. I just found out and I am so sorry.
Ellen Weller

Rebecca Stierley

May 3, 2010

I love you grandpa!!!

May 3, 2010

Pam you are in my prayers! I can honestly tell you "I know what you are going through". I love you Nada (Cochran) Beck

Stephanie Underhill-Robinson

May 3, 2010

Gert and Family, Our thoughts prayers are with you at this time.
May God bring you peace in your time of grief.

Pamela Stants

May 2, 2010

My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. May you always cherish the memories that brought you happiness in life.
God bless you.

Roberta Phillips DeMott

May 2, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and give thanks.

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