Lansing State Journal Obituaries

Lyons, Michigan

Patricia E. Baker Lyons 85, 20-Sep, Lehman Funeral Homes.

Lyons, Michigan

George "Butch" A. Blais Jr. Lyons - George A. Blais Jr. "Butch", 62, of Lyons, MI, passed away September 12, 2018 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born December 5, 1955 in Detroit, MI, son of George and Shirley (Sipka) Blais Sr. Butch was retired from Meijer...

Mason, Michigan

Gary Clark Mason - Gary was born October 19, 1940 to Lloyd and Doreen Clark. He married his loving wife of 49 years, Judith Cramer, on October 19, 1968. They had two children Sarena (Doug) Fritch of Lansing, and Alex (Rachel) Clark of Mason. His greatest enjoyment came from...

Lansing, Michigan

Robert "Bob" Arlyn Dyer Lansing 76, 20-Sep, Lake Funeral Home.

Lansing, Michigan

Gregory George Jarous Lansing - Gregory George Jarous, born on April 16, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2018 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Sue Jarous. He worked 25 years as a customer service representative...

Okemos, Michigan

Robert "Kirk" Johnson, Sr. Okemos - Robert (Kirk) Johnson, SR passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018. He was born on August 2, 1946, to Clair Lewis and Elizabeth Ruth Johnson, and earned multiple degrees from Michigan State University. Kirk was a master craftsman and...

Holt, Michigan

Michael J. Magyar Holt 49, 05-Sep, Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.

Webberville, Michigan

Glenn B. Mead Webberville 72, 19-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Williamston Chapel .

Mason, Michigan

Pearley F. Wilder Mason 77, 19-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Mason Chapel.

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Jon N. Arendsen - 76, 19-Sep, -.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Charlotte Craney Chamberlain Grand Rapids 98, 16-Sep, Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

Lansing, Michigan

Bessie Cotton Lansing 72, 15-Sep, Riley Funeral Home.

Lansing, Michigan

Duane M. Hildebrandt Lansing 87, 15-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Lansing Chapel.

Dimondale, Michigan

Carol Day Hiveley Dimondale 72, 17-Sep, Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Dewitt, Michigan

Barbara Marsh-Smith DeWitt 72, 17-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes.

Lansing, Michigan

James W. McKenzie III Lansing 75, 17-Sep, Lehman Funeral Homes.

Williamston, Michigan

Donald Pixley Williamston - Donald E. Pixley, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen; his brothers, John Pixley, Roger Pixley; and his sister-in-law, Bella Pixley. He will be lovingly remembered by his...

Hope, Michigan

Donald William Rinn Hope - Donald William Rinn, age 80, of Hope, Michigan passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Nottingham Place Assisted Living in Midland. Per Don's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Don was born February 5, 1938, in...

Lansing, Michigan

Douglas L. Bartrem Lansing - Age 82, passed away September 17, 2018. Please note the memorial service date change below! A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Grand Ledge Country Club, 5811 E. St. Joe Hwy....

Mason, Michigan

Freddie C. Bean Mason 90, 17-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Mason Chapel.

Lansing, Michigan

Bessie Mae Cotton Lansing - Age 72, passed September 15, 2018. She is survived by: husband, Curtis; 3 children; other family; and friends. Funeral service for Mrs. Cotton will be held on Friday, September 21 at Union Missionary Baptist Church at 11 AM. Family will receive...

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Mikel Davis Eaton Rapids 79, 13-Sep, Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel.

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Barbara June Long Grand Ledge - Barbara June Long, 77, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away September 18, 2018 in Lansing, MI. She was born October 13, 1940 in Howell, MI, daughter of Kenneth and Katherine (Kane) Clark. Barbara was a Class of 1958 graduate of St. Mary Catholic...

Lansing, Michigan

James W. McKenzie III Lansing - James W. McKenzie III, 75, rests in heavenly peace as of September 17, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1943 in Saratoga Springs, NY, to the late James and Margaret (Brown) McKenzie. He was predeceased by his sisters, Laurie Anne McKenzie, Susan...

Lansing, Michigan

Ruth Elaine Rucinski Lansing 85, 15-Sep, Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing.

Holt, Mi

Paul R. Stacy Holt, MI 88, 16-Sep, Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home-Holt Chapel.

Bannister, Michigan

Richard Lee Bakos Bannister 81, 16-Sep, Smith Family Funeral Homes -Ithaca, MI.

Lansing, Michigan

Douglas L. Bartrem Lansing - Age 82, passed away September 17, 2018. He was born August 23, 1936, in Lansing, to Harvey and Ruby (Thomas) Bartrem. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and serving in the Army National Guard. Douglas worked as a press operator for...

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Winifred Mildred (Gilbert) Chance Grand Rapids 93, 13-Sep, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Frances A Connor Eaton Rapids 81, 15-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel.

Okemos, Michigan

James K. Hirst Okemos - James K. Hirst, LTC US Army, age 84, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born on March 21, 1934 to parents Rheo L. and Marion E. (Massie) Hirst and was raised in Decatur, Michigan. He enjoyed playing basketball on the Decatur High School...

Cohoctah, Michigan

Erma Hull Cohoctah 92, 12-Sep, Herrmann Funeral Home.

Lansing, Michigan

Wing Dot Lum Lansing - Wing Dot Lum went to be with the Lord on September 16th. He was born in Guangzhou, China to Walter Ling and Chew Shee Lum on April 7, 1937. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rebecca; Children: Kerry (Meisan), Kenneth, Aaron (Amy) and Jessica...

Charlotte, Michigan

Liam O'Connor Charlotte 27, 15-Sep, Pray Funeral Home.

Elsie, Michigan

Darwin J. Scott Elsie 76, 16-Sep, Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.

Holt, Michigan

Paul Stacy Holt 88, 16-Sep, Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home Holt-Delhi Chapel.

Lyons, Michigan

George A. Blais Jr. Lyons 62, 12-Sep, Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.

Lansing, Michigan

Clarence Carlson Lansing 83, 13-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

East Lansing, Michigan

Anthony Gallegos East Lansing 49, 14-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Lansing, Michigan

Matilda Garcia Lansing 85, 15-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Vernie "Pops" Miller Eaton Rapids 72, 15-Sep, Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel.

Charlotte, Michigan

Kay Ramsey Vermontville - Kay Francis Ramsey, 80, of Vermontville, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, took her final trip in life to join her Lord in Heaven on September 13, 2018. Kay was born March 16, 1938 in Decatur, AL to William and Elizabeth Long....

Lansing, Michigan

Zarica Allen Lansing 47, 13-Sep, Paradise Funeral Chapel & Arrangement Services.

East Lansing, Michigan

Robert E. Balzer East Lansing 60, 01-Sep, Gorsline Runciman DeWitt Chapel.

Dewitt, Michigan

Vivian Gene Dunham DeWitt 93, 13-Sep, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes DeWitt Chapel.

Lansing, Michigan

Thresia Varughese Ganga Lansing 77, 11-Sep, Tiffany Funeral Home.

Lansing, Michigan

Sandra Lou Hargitt Lansing - Sandra passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2018 at the age of 84. Her friendliness and fighting spirit never waned even through her numerous health problems over the years. She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Hargitt, sons Dana...

Mason, Mi

Artie Hidey Mason, MI 73, 09-Sep, Vickers Leslie Funeral Home.

Lansing, Michigan

Genia Holton Lansing 67, 05-Sep, Riley Funeral Home.

Dewitt, Michigan

Lewis "Louie" Jegla DeWitt - Lewis "Louie" Joseph Jegla, 71, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018. He was born Sept 30, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan and was a proud Vietnam War veteran. He was a talented craftsman whose woodworking and artistry brought joy to many. He...