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Beverly (Whitelock) Busch
May 11, 2013
Age 61, was born April 5, 1952 to John and Betty Whitelock and passed away on May 11, 2013. Ms. Busch worked many years for the city of Lansing Public Service Division. She was a devoted and loving daughter, mother, sister, nana and friend for which the mold has been broken. She was preceded in death by her mother, stepfather...
Martha R. Scott
May 10, 2013
Age 88, was born July 6, 1924 and passed away peacefully May 10, 2013. She was a Housing Manager for the Lansing Housing Commission, before she retired. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Scott, 2007 and parents. Survivors include: her children, Yvonne Scott, Althea Scott, Lawrence Scott, Ellen (Keith) Bibbins, Yolanda (Rick) Spivey, and Janine Scott; grandchildren,...
Jeffrey Zimmerman
May 8, 2013
Age 46, was born December 23,1966 and passed away on May 8, 2013. He worked as a flooring contractor. He was preceded in death by: his father, Larry Zimmerman and grandparents. He leaves behind his wife, Melissa; stepsons, Adam (Shawna) Selden, Joshua (Cindy) Selden; 3 grandchildren; mother, Sharon Zimmerman; sister, Stacy (Brian) Wade; brother, Thomas Zimmerman; in-laws, Jeanette and Terry...
Jacqueline Mason
May 4, 2013
Age 44, was born on January 12, 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica to Leonard and Gwendolyn Reid. She departed this life on May 4, 2013. Mrs Mason was a loyal employee at the Pines Health Care Center and was a faithful servant to God. She was preceded in death by: her father, Leonard Reid; grandparents, W.H. Gibbs and Vida White; mother-in-law,...
Mildred Black
May 2, 2013
Age 85, born April 18, 1928 to Norman and Josephine Franklin, went home May 2, 2013 to join her loving husband, J. C. Black and two sons, Curtis and Sidney. Mildred retired from General Motors Corporation. Surviving to cherish her memory; her sister, Mardett Sullivan; special niece, Sandra Sullivan; seven grandchildren, Phyllis, Tony, Sidney II, Terriea, Tina, Prunell and Bryan;...
Joseph Franklin
Apr 25, 2013
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2013, 1:00 pm at the Riley Funeral Home.
Martha Ann Jackson
Apr 25, 2013
Age 62 was born on December 29, 1950, in Ripley, TN to Mary Sue and Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. and passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle of David Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton in 2000; brothers, Edward Jarrett and Terry Shaw. She leaves to cherish her memory:...
Barbara Ashley (Richardson)
Apr 15, 2013
Age 71, was born December 27, 1941 in Summit, MS to Walter and Allie Mae Hartwell and passed away on April 15, 2013. She was the eldest of 10 children. She was preceded in death by: her sister, Mary; brothers, Louis and Walter Jr. Survivors include: son, Charles (LaTesha) Richardson, four grandsons that she cherished, Charles II Chaz , Collyn,...
Walter Allen
Apr 15, 2013
Visitation: Thursday, April 25 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Friday, April 26 1:00 pm at Olivet Baptist Church, 5455 W. Willoughby, Lansing,MI with 30 min family hour prior to service.
Andrew Jackson Husband
Apr 6, 2013
Age 85, was born July 19, 1927 in Poplarville, MS to Rev. Andrew Jackson Husband, Sr. and Effie Ann Husband. He was 1 of 9 children. He moved to Lansing with his family in the early 1940s. Andrew served honorably in the United States Army from 1945 - 1947, receiving the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and War World...
Julie Anne Johnson
Apr 6, 2013
Age 57, was born to Thelma Edington Jenkins and Max Edington, March 15, 1956, in Lansing, MI and took her journey to Heaven Saturday, April 6, 2013. Julie graduated from Eastern High School in 1971. She married her husband, James P. Johnson on December 10, 1994. Julie was an avid bowler, loved fishing and taking trips to the casino. Julie...
Robert Edward Wilson, Sr.
Apr 6, 2013
Age 67, was born September 3, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He entered into eternal rest April 5, 2013. Robert was a retiree from General Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ethel Wilson; sister, Shirley Mae; paternal and maternal grandparents; and nephew Rodrick Terrell. Survivors include, one daughter, Lathrice (Donald) Wilson-Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA;...
David Duerson
Mar 27, 2013
David Louis Duerson was born the fourth of five children on August 2, 1937 to the late Mansfield and Annie Lee Duerson in Elkton, Kentucky. David moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, with his family. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. David was a United States Army Veteran. David joined in Holy Matrimony to Eloise Moore. To that union two children...
Felecia Ann Lynch
Mar 27, 2013
Age 61, was born November 29, 1951 in Lansing and passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was a graduate of Everett High School, 1969. She was a Marine veteran and had a 25 year career with the State of Michigan, Secretary of State, Departmentof Vehicle and Records Update unit. Felicia enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping, planning events, and spending...
Admara Eure
Mar 24, 2013
Graveside service: Thursday, March 28, 2013 11am at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
William "Bud" Newton
Mar 20, 2013
Age 101, went to live throughout eternity with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was born on September 27, 1911 in Woodson, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, a loving wife, Mattie, of sixty years, nieces, nephews and cousins. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Gwen Hall, Barbara Robertson; grandchildren, Temka,...
Hubert Flanders
Mar 19, 2013
Age 85, was a resident of East Lansing for 41 years. Hubert worked as a Food Service Director at the State of Michigan, Department of Corrections in Ionia and Grass Lake, MI. Survivors include his wife, Sallie; daughter, Zena; sons, Kenneth, Gregory, and Dameon; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sallie Williamson; other relatives and friends. Friends may visit Mr....
Joyce Jackson
Mar 16, 2013
Joyce Laverne Jackson was born August 12, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to Bernice Berry and S. T. Jackson. She was educated in the Memphis City school system and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Wayne State University. Joyce moved to Lansing in 2007 and was a pillar of...
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