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Karen Jackson

Karen Jackson

Mar 15, 2013

Karen Deborah Campbell Jackson was born May 1, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to Hortense and Leroy Big Campbell, Sr. She attended Detroit Public Schools, was a 1972 graduate of Mackenzie High School, and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Shaw Business College. She went on to work at Blue Cross Blue Shield and later worked at General Motors....

Terrance Brooks

Terrance Brooks

Mar 13, 2013

Terrance D. Brooks Lansing, MI Age 46, was born October 15, 1966 in Dumas, AR to Margaret Braggs and Willie B. McKissic and passed away on March 13, 2013. Terrance was a graduate of Eastern High School. He was a welder at Tenneco in Marshall, MI. He was faithful member of Reachout Christian Center Church. He was preceded in death...

Thomas Woods

Thomas Woods

Mar 12, 2013

Thomas was born April 11, 1930 in Caruthersville Missouri and went home peacefully on March 12, 2013 at the age of 82. He retired from Motor Wheel and later delivered meds for Atlas Drugs. He was a member of the Lansing Par Makers and was a Spartan lover. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Ella & Jessie Colenburg,...

Lola Ellis

Lola Ellis

Mar 11, 2013

Mrs. Lola Ellis, Age 98, was born June 24, 1914 in Athens, Georgia to Rueben and Mozelle Boles Walker, the oldest of eight children. She attended the Lansing Public Schools. She is known as Mother Ellis through out the community and within her church family. She was a professional Care Giver to different families in the City of Lansing. Mother...

Rufus Jackson

Rufus Jackson

Mar 11, 2013

Visitation: Thursday 3/14 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home Service: Friday 3/15 12:00 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. 1 hour family hour prior to service.

Lee Allen

Lee Allen

Mar 9, 2013

Mr. Lee ArticeAllen, departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 with his devoted wife Angela and family members by his side. Born in Winona, Mississippi on December 23, 1949 to Eugene Allen and Mary Ann Ware, Lee accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, rededicating his life to Christ in 2011 when he became a member of Solid...

Yvonne Marie Curtis

Yvonne Marie Curtis

Mar 6, 2013

Funeral Service will held on Saturday, March 16, 2 pm at the Riley Funeral Home with family receiving friends 1 hour prior to service.

Marietta Jones

Marietta Jones

Mar 4, 2013

Age 73, born in Filbert, West Virginia on April 19, 1939, to the late John H. and Mary Lou Armstrong, passed away March 2, 2013, surrounded by loved ones who cherished her dearly. This beloved mother, daughter, and sister leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter Rhonda Jones, three sisters, two brothers and a host of family and friends. Friends...

Nigig Genereaux

Nigig Genereaux

Mar 3, 2013

Age 26, was born October 9, 1986 in Lansing Michigan. Nigig was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee, Michigan and lost his courageous battle with cancer and went to be with his Lord and Creator March 3, 2013. He enjoyed bowling and attended Pow-Wows all over the United States. Nigig was always game to...

Lila Dennis

Lila Dennis

Mar 1, 2013

Age 77, was born May 14, 1935 in Camden Mississippi, to Henry and Bertha Proctor and went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2013. Lila was a resident of Lansing for 53 years. She worked as a home health care aide. Lila loved the casino, cooking, telling stories and laughing. Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by:...

Billie Jean Davis

Billie Jean Davis

Feb 24, 2013

Billie Jean Davis was born September 26, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee to Earlene Gooch and Johnny Bartley. She moved to Chicago, Illinois, at the age of eight years old. She attended Tennison Elementary and Marshall High School in Chicago. Early in life, she united in marriage with her first husband, Juarez Satisfield. Later, she married Eddie Davis. Billie and her...

Alice Dixon

Alice Dixon

Feb 24, 2013

Visitation: Friday, March 1, 5-7 pm at the Riley Funeral Home Funeral Service: Saturday, March 2 11:30 am at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 3403 Franette, Lansing. 30 min family hour prior to service

Cathy Lynn Rogers-Moore

Cathy Lynn Rogers-Moore

Feb 20, 2013

Born March 19, 1949, Cathy was called home by a merciful God on February 20, 2013 at age 63. Cathy graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1967. She worked 32 years for the State of Michigan and retired in 2002. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Theon Rogers and Lula Mae Rogers. Survivors include: her...

Coressa Summerville

Coressa Summerville

Feb 15, 2013

Age 83, Coressa was born December 15, 1929 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Johnnie and Sallie Mitchell, the fourth of six daughters. Our beloved went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2013. She retired from Michigan State University, Mayo Hall, with over twenty-five years of service. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Clifford Summerville;...

Letiza Ballard

Letiza Ballard

Feb 14, 2013

Visitation: Thursday 2/21, 3-9 pm at Riley Funeral Home Funeral Service: Friday 2/22, 11:00 am at Greater Love Apostolic Temple, 505 Seymore, Lansing with 1 hr family hour prior to services.

Geoffrey Aaron Powell

Geoffrey Aaron Powell

Feb 14, 2013

No visitation. Funeral Services Saturday February 23, 12:00 pm at Great Harvest Baptist Church, 2435 Riorden St. Muskegon, MI 49444

Cunningham Taylor

Cunningham Taylor

Feb 12, 2013

Visitation: Tuesday, February 19, 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 20, 11 am at Greater Love Apostolic Temple, 505 Seymour,Lansing, MI 1 hour family hour prior to service

John Ahola

John Ahola

Feb 11, 2013

Memorial Service: February 19, 1:30 pm at Maple Grove Baptist Church

Karen Reedy

Karen Reedy

Feb 10, 2013

Visitation: Wednesday, February 13, 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Thursday, February 14, 11 am at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, 9180 W Herbison Road, Eagle, MI 48822

Dan Wiggins

Dan Wiggins

Feb 8, 2013

Visitation: Thursday, February 14, 3 - 6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home Funeral Service: Friday, February 15, 1:00 pm at the Riley Funeral Home with 1 hour family hour prior to service.

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