Jean A. Mcquade
Feb 20, 2024
Jean A. McQuade, 73, originally of Saginaw, Michigan died February 20th, 2024 at Dimondale Nursing Home. Jean was known for her sneaky wit and giving heart. Her perseverance was legendary, driven by the deep love she held for those around her. Jean, a triplet, was born on April 11, 1950 to Victor and Esther McQuade (Anaman) in Saginaw, Michigan....
Desirae Lachelle Hodges
Feb 17, 2024
Desirae "Des" Lachelle Hodges was born on August 12, 1980, to Gail Hodges and Dennis Morrow. Desirae was a loving daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, and friend. She will be greatly missed by those she met even once. She passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by: her grandfather, Harold Penzien; and uncle, Daniel Penzien....
Bobby Harris
Feb 13, 2024
Bobby Lee Harris, also known as Shat, was born on October 31, 1949 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Laymon and Mary (Abram-Phelps) Harris. Bobby was the fourth of nine children. He moved to Buffalo, NY with his family at the age of 5. He was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Clifford and Laymon Jr...
Don Trantham
Feb 11, 2024
Don Trantham, 83, of Haslett, Michigan sadly left us on February 11, 2024. Don and Sandy were married 52 years; Sandy left us on January 26, 2024. They are now joined together with no sickness to stop them from enjoying the rest of eternity together. They loved their business, House of Sub and Pizza, which was the joy of...
Herschel Roper
Feb 11, 2024
With profound humility and deep respect for a lifetime of servitude, we honor Herschel "Turk" James Roper on his magnanimous journey through life. Born to Theodore and Thomelia Roper on May 30, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan, Herschel championed life with a noble and courageous spirit. At the age of 85, on February 11, 2024, he gracefully embraced eternal peace....
Barbara Sturdivant-James
Feb 8, 2024
Today, we celebrate the life of Barbara Jean Sturdivant-James, the fourth youngest child of the late Eddie Ellis Sturdivant and Cicero Sturdivant. On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Providence granted Mrs. Barbara Sturdivant-James what life could no longer give – health and wholeness. Her body could no longer serve her, and in faith, we affirm that God gave her eternal...
Ricky Jay Wise
Feb 8, 2024
In loving memory, Ricky Jay Wise (57) of Lansing, Michigan who passed away on February 8, 2024. Ricky was born on January 15, 1967, in Carson City to Louis and Margaret Wise. Ricky is survived by: his wife, Jennifer Wise of 33 years; two sons, Ricky Jr and Mariah Wise (grandson, Ricky Wise III and granddaughter, Isabella Smith), Tyler...
Elizabeth Drayton
Feb 6, 2024
"I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27 Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell Drayton was born September 1, 1935, in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Mr. James Mitchell and Mrs. Annie Phillips Mitchell and was...
Gary Tompkins
Feb 5, 2024
Gary Tompkins, a United States Postal Service retiree and long-time resident of Lansing, MI passed away in his home on February 5, 2024 at the age of 80. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. Gary was preceded in death by: his parents, Lucille and Leroy Tompkins of Allegan, MI. He is survived by: children, Tammy Rogers...
Sue Ann Schnipke
Jan 28, 2024
Sue Schnipke was born on March 13, 1949 to Lt. General Clarence C. Schnipke and Bernice Ann Rudnik Schnipke. She was the sixth of six siblings. Preceding her in death were: sister, Jacqueline Collier; brothers, Dennis (Gus) Leroy Schnipke and Colonel Alan Leo Schnipke. She is survived by: sister, Joan Kruzel; and brother, Paul G. Schnipke. See below for...
Rickie Paul Beech
Jan 23, 2024
Rickie P. Beech, age 50, passed away on January 23, 2024. Rickie loved fishing and bowling, camping and other outdoor activities. Rickie was retired from Auto Kinetics. He is survived by: his son, Jseth Allen Beech; his father, Paul (Carol) Beech; his mother, Glennis Beech, of Nashville, Georgia; brothers, Richie Beech, Nickie Beech, and David (Kimberly) Beech; sisters, Tabatha...
Imogene Thomas
Jan 18, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the transition of our dear mother, the lady of our life, our Queen Bee. Imogene Thomas was born to the union of Mary and Johnnie Burch on October 31, 1950. She was the second born of nine children. She was baptized at an early age and became a member of St Paul...
Alma Ruth Albert
Jan 14, 2024
We lovingly remember Alma, who passed away at the age of 90 years, surrounded by the family she deeply cherished. Everyone who knew Alma saw a woman with fashionable taste and a zest for life, often sharing her fun-loving sense of humor. Most importantly, they also saw how much she loved her people. It was that fervent love that...
Dawn Marie Campbell
Jan 7, 2024
Dawn Marie Campbell was born on December 9, 1967, to Auprey Lee Campbell and Marie E. Sturdivant in Lansing, Michigan. She had a melodic voice, a beautiful smile, and an infectious laugh. As a young child, her parents often found her reading books, singing gospel songs with her sisters, or happily playing with cousins and friends. Her vibrant personality...
Maggie Allean Lock
Dec 31, 2023
Maggie A. Lock was born April 12, 1935 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late George and Mabel Jones Carroll, Sr. Maggie was married at the age of 17 to Henry A. Lock for 71 years. She then moved to Lansing, MI with her husband in 1954 where she began her first career as a nurses-aide at Sparow Hospital. She...
