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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.

Jeannie Gifford

Jeannie Gifford

Feb 7, 2013

Funeral services Tuesday 3/5, 1:00 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. The family hour prior to the services at noon.

Lucille Lorraine Baldwin

Lucille Lorraine Baldwin

Feb 6, 2013

Monday 2/11/2013 a Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Williamston, 3185 Williamston Rd.

Kim Burton Mcfadden

Kim Burton Mcfadden

Feb 3, 2013

One of Gods angels, Kim Anita Burton McFadden, was called home on February 3, 2013. Kim was born on April 3, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan. She departed this life suddenly on February 3, 2013. Kim graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1982. After graduation, she studied at Michigan State University for three years and later married Mr. Lyle...

Albino Garza

Albino Garza

Feb 2, 2013

Age 65, was born on March 1, 1947 in Alice, TX and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He is survived by the love of his life, Emma Garza; children, Jesse Romero, Rosalinda (Richard) Hernandez, Julia Garza, Mary Ann (Joseph) Kilgallon, Lisa (Daniel) Briones; 15 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; mother, Julia Zapata; only brother,...

Elnora C. Cole

Elnora C. Cole

Jan 29, 2013

Elnora Cole was born December 4, 1948 in Doddsville, Mississippi to Roosevelt and Minnie Carson. At an early age, Elnora and the family moved to Indiana where she attended Public Schools. She graduated from Roosevelt High in Gary, Indiana. Elnora later moved to Lansing, Michigan and was employed with General Motors, for a number of years. Elnora was a very...

Dorothy Summerville - Biggs

Dorothy Summerville - Biggs

Jan 21, 2013

Visitation: Wednesday, January 30, 3-6 pm at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Thursday, January 31, 1:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church. 30 minute family hour prior to service

Jean E. Macklin

Jean E. Macklin

Jan 21, 2013

Jean Ellen Macklin the youngest daughter of Coy and Melvalee Strickland was born on February 27th 1948. She passed on to the next life very unexpectedly at home on Jan 21st 2013. A lifelong resident of Lansing and graduate from Sexton High School, Jean retired from the State of Michigan after 40 years of service. She was always willing to...

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