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Marshall Auls

Marshall Auls

Jun 11, 2012

Marshall Auls of Lansing was born on March 19, 1922 in Greenwood, SC to Bluford and Willie Abram Auls and passed away peacefully, Monday, June 11, 2012. Marshall moved to Lansing in 1945 and was a loyal and dedicated employee of Christman Construction Company, for over 40 years. Marshall was legendary for his work ethic and ability to solve problems....

Patricia Ann Merchant

Patricia Ann Merchant

Jun 8, 2012

Age 67, and passed away peacefully on June 8, 2012. Patsy was a retiree of the State of Michigan, Secretary of State. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Theodore Lee; her parents, Maynard and Lela Merchant; and sister, Peggy Merchant. Survivors include: daughter, Tammy (Craig) Harris; grandchildren, Angel, Autumn, Jazmin and Brittany; and her sister, Paula Aldridge. Friends...

Kevin David Wilson

Kevin David Wilson

Jun 8, 2012

Age 58, was born August 3, 1953 and passed away June 8, 2012. He was a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School, 1971 and Michigan State University, 1975. Kevin was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He spent his working years helping the community with organizations like Neighborhood Youth Parent Prevention Program and Highfields. He was an...

Patricia Ann Wilson

Patricia Ann Wilson

Jun 7, 2012

Visitation: Wednesday, June 13 from 11am - 12:30pm @ Riley Funeral Home Funeral: Wednesday, June 13, 1pm with family receiving friends at 12:30pm @ Riley Funeral Home

Mattie May Chappell

Mattie May Chappell

Jun 4, 2012

Visitation: 6/13/2012 ~ 1-7 pm Special family hour 4-6 pm at Riley Funeral Home Funeral: Mt. Zion All Nations Bible Church: Dewitt, MI Thursday, 6/14/2012 ~ 11 am with family receiving friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Mattie Mae Chappell departed this life for a much better place to call home. Jesus stopped by on Monday, June 4,...

Eloise Delores Hughes

Eloise Delores Hughes

Jun 3, 2012

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2010 AT TRINITY AME CHURCH Visitation: 11:30 am - 12:3 0pm Family receiving friends: 12:30 - 1 pm Funeral: 1 pm E loise Delores Weezie Collins Hughes was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 2, 1943 to Allen and Bernice Bowens Collins. She attended Lansing Public Schools. She was employed by Knapps...

Devora Anna Coats

Devora Anna Coats

May 28, 2012

Memorial Service; Tuesday, June 5, 2012 ~ 1:00 pm at Riley Funeral Home. Devora Anna Coats born July 17,1958 in Gadsen, Alabama to Walker Jean and Betty Ann Coats. Devora moved from Gadsen to Detroit, Michigan where she lived for a while then she moved to Lansing, Michigan where she resided the reminder of her years. Devora attended Northern High...

Juanita Catherine Hollingsworth Williams-Goodlow

Juanita Catherine Hollingsworth Williams-Goodlow

May 26, 2012

Age 58, was born November 1, 1954 in Grand Junction, MI to Robert Sr. and Florence Hollingsworth and passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. After almost 30 years of service she retired from General Motors. Juanita was preceded in death by: her father. Survivors include: her husband, Samuel Goodlow; 2 children, Stephen Williams and Michelle Davis; 2 granddaughters, Temmiel and...

Larry Lee Nixon

Larry Lee Nixon

May 25, 2012

Friends may visit Mr. Nixon Friday, June 8, 2012, from 1 pm " 6pm, at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1pm at Galilee Baptist Church, 2511 Reo Road. Larry Lee Nixon Nixon was born July 28, 1954 in LeFlore County, Mississippi to James Albert and Augusta Nixon. Larry retired from CSX Railroad...

George Pruitt, Jr.

George Pruitt, Jr.

May 24, 2012

Friends may visit Mr. Pruitt Thursday, May 31, from 1" 9 pm, at Riley Funeral Home, with a special family hour from 6 " 8 pm. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 11 am at Prince of Peace Baptist Church, 3125 W. Miller Road. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral service. George Pruitt,...

Arlene Boyer

Arlene Boyer

May 22, 2012

No Services Arlene Pointer-Boyer extended her wings on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 and ended her 87 years with us. She is now soaring worth our Lord in Heaven. Arlene had a positive spirit and was truly an inspiration to all who knew her during her 16 month battle with lung cancer. She was the second of five children to be...

Luis Dehuelves

Luis Dehuelves

May 22, 2012

The Funeral Service for Luis DeHuelves will be held Thursday, May 31,2012 at 1:00pm at Bethlehem Temple.

Louis Houston, Sr.

Louis Houston, Sr.

May 19, 2012

Visitation: Friday, May 25, 2012 from 1-9 pm at Riley Funeral Home Funeral: Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11am at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church - 5200 Pleasant Grove Road, Lansing Family hour 30 minutes prior to service Louis Houston, Sr., age 94, was born on March 15, 1918 in Clarksdale, MS to Fannie and Julius Houston. Louis transitioned from this...

Arlene Ruth Lang

Arlene Ruth Lang

May 12, 2012

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Richard Leroy Grosnickle

Richard Leroy Grosnickle

May 11, 2012

Richard L. Grosnickle, age 75, an ordained minister, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Connie. He is in the arms of Jesus and love ones that have gone before him. He will be greatly missed by many. Survivors include: 3 sons, Brian (Karen), Richard II, and Andrew...

Donald Raymond Mattoon

Donald Raymond Mattoon

May 6, 2012

Memorial Service: Friday, June 9, 2012, 4pm at Donalds's Home: 15344 S. Lowell Road, Lansing, Michigan

Derrick Moore

Derrick Moore

May 6, 2012

Visitation: Thursday, May 10, 9a - 9pm Funeral: Friday, May 11, 1pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church - Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends 30 prior to funeral.

James Thomas Gardner

James Thomas Gardner

May 5, 2012

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 12, 12pm at Riley Funeral Home Visitation: Saturday, May 12, 11am - 12pm at Riley Funeral Home Obituary Coming Soon!

Tommie Lue Thompson

Tommie Lue Thompson

May 5, 2012

Visitation: Friday, May 11, 11a - 9p Funeral: Saturday, May 12, 1pm at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 5200 Pleasant Grove Road Lansing, MI Tommie Louise Thompson, age 67, was born November 11, 1944 in Montgomery County, AL to Washington and Classie Murray and crossed over to eternal rest on May 5, 2012. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....

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