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...
Joseph Ellis Flowers, Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
Joseph Ellis Flowers Jr., was born September 8, 1926 to the late Joseph Ellis Flowers Sr. and Bessie McGown Flowers. He was the eldest of six siblings. Joseph served in the United States Army, worked for General Motors for over 35 years in skilled trades as a milling machine operator, was a loving husband, dad, son, brother, grandpa, great...
John Eddie Hill
Dec 17, 2023
John Eddie Hill transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 after battling a long illness. Mr. Hill was born to Roosevelt Hill and Cora L. Hill on June 17, 1958 in Lansing, MI. John attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1977. John served his country in the United...
Steven Robert Eisele
Dec 14, 2023
Steven "Rob" Robert Eisele , 52, of Lansing passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023. Rob was born the oldest of three children to Robert and Nancy on November 28, 1971 in Lansing, MI. He graduated from Eastern High School in 1989. Through the years he enjoyed playing golf, basketball, and cards with friends. He never gave up on...
Sandra Welford
Dec 14, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Sandra Welford. A celebration of life will be scheduled for spring 2024. The Life and Times of Sandra Jean (Winchell) Welford Prologue: On December 30th, 1940, our grandmother Dora Elaine Blay (1919-2007) gave birth to our beautiful mother Sandra Jean Blay, and the world was forever...
Gary Taylor
Nov 25, 2023
Gary Lynn Taylor, beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, entered this world in Lansing, Michigan, in December 1950, born to the loving home of the Reverend Melvin and Eulia (Walker) Taylor. On November 25, 2023, surrounded by his cherished family, Gary embarked on his final journey. Gary's professional path led him to a distinguished career with the Michigan...
