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Anita Iris Civils

Anita Iris Civils

May 4, 2012

Friends may visit Ms. Civils, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., at the Riley Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 12:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. The family will receive friends 30 minutes...

Shahina Seraj

Shahina Seraj

May 3, 2012

Shahina Seraj was born January 2, 1959 to Saira Khatoon and Razi-ul Haq in Pakistan. She moved to the United States of America in 1998. Shahina was united in marriage to the late Syel Azher Seraj on January 4, 1980. To this union were born Maria, Sumera, Shariq and Hassan. She was a wonderful mom, wife and grandmother. Her priority...

Larry Bruce Claflin

Larry Bruce Claflin

Apr 29, 2012

Memorial Service: Monday, May 5, 2012 - 10am at Riverview Church, 3585 Willoughby, Holt, MI

Norma Jean Crider

Norma Jean Crider

Apr 28, 2012

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority memorial: Friday, May 4, 10 - 10:30, Union Missionary Baptist Church. Public memorial service: Friday, May 4, 11 am at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service. Norma Dabney Crider, age 69, was born on October 16, 1942 in Lansing, MI to the...

Molara Cora Odunuga

Molara Cora Odunuga

Apr 28, 2012

Visitation: Friday, May 4, 9a-9p Funeral: Saturday, May 5, 11a at Greater Apostolic Temple Church 515 Seymour Avenue, Lansing, MI Our daughter, Molara (Lara), was born on June 1, 1984 in Lansing, Michigan to Abi and Mary Odunuga. Within a few months of her birth, we knew there was something wrong with her health. Her mother and I visited several...

Shirley Ann Howard

Shirley Ann Howard

Apr 26, 2012

Visitation: Thursday, May 3, 1-5pm Funeral: Friday, May 4, 1pm at Riley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service. Shirley Ann Howard was born October 22,1943 to Emmett Wysong and Bertha Irene Main. She was the third of 16 siblings. She regularly attended Sanctuary Gate church in Dewitt. Shirley loved her family, church and play bingo....

Jesus Rios Bustillos, Jr.

Jesus Rios Bustillos, Jr.

Apr 25, 2012

Memorial Service: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 12:30pm. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Jesus Rios Bustillos, Jr., was born June 13, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Jesus and Carmen Bustillos, Sr. He attended the Lansing Public Schools while growing up. Jesus loved his family and especially his mother. He was preceded in death by;...

Michael John Silvers

Michael John Silvers

Apr 24, 2012

No Services

Debra Sue Flagg

Debra Sue Flagg

Apr 22, 2012

Visitation: 4/26 from 12-6pm at Riley Funeral Home Funeral: 4/27 at 1pm at Tabernacle of David, 2645 W Holmes Rd, Lansing Debra S. Simon-Flagg was born June 14, 1951 in Lansing, MI, to Malvin V. and Alphia (Hicks) Simon. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Debra enjoyed participating in many...

Helen Mae Ray

Helen Mae Ray

Apr 19, 2012

Visitation: Monday, 4/23, 9a - 9p at Riley Funeral Home Funeral: Tuesday, 4/24, 11 am (10am family hour) at Union Missionary Baptist Church 500 S. MLK - Lansing, MI Helen Mae Ray was born in Columbia Tennessee on February 3, 1926, the daughter of the late George Wheeler and Irene Smith. Before her illness, Helen was an active member of...

Vanessa "Tee Tee" Jean Beard

Vanessa "Tee Tee" Jean Beard

Apr 19, 2012

Visitation: April, 26, 12p-6p at at Riley Funeral Home Funeral: April 27, 11a at Lansing Church of God in Christ, 5304 Wise Road, Lansing Vanessa Jean Beard was born on August 9, 1963 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Herman and Zeola Beard. Vanessa moved to Lansing, Michigan ,with her family, a very young age and attended Lansing Public Schools. She was...

Reginald Truitt

Reginald Truitt

Apr 16, 2012

No services

K.C. Black

K.C. Black

Apr 12, 2012

K. C. Black, K, was born May 14, 1930 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Sarah and William Black. In search of a better life, he moved to Lansing, Michigan. He worked for General Motors, Fisher Body Division, until he retired. K. C. loved the Lord and his church. He served on the Deacon Board of New Hope Church Of God In...

Diane Marie Simonds

Diane Marie Simonds

Apr 11, 2012

No Services

Judith Rae Kessler

Judith Rae Kessler

Apr 6, 2012

No services

David Louis Duerson

David Louis Duerson

Mar 28, 2012

Family Hour will be held Tuesday April 2, 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Riley Funeral Home.

Louis Hartwell

Louis Hartwell

Mar 28, 2012

Louis Hartwell was born August 9, 1950 in Summit, Mississippi to Allie Mae and Walter Hartwell. Louis was one of 10 children. He attended Lincoln County Training School in Bogue Chitto Mississippi and went to Eva H. Harris High School in Brookhaven, Mississippi. He moved to Lansing, Michigan and went joined Job Corp, where he excelled in truck driving. Truck...

Hazel Burndetta Mcclain

Hazel Burndetta Mcclain

Mar 28, 2012

Hazel Burndetta McClain was born September 9, 1959 in Gadsden, Alabama to Walker Jean and Betty Ann Coats. Hazel attended school in Lansing and Holt, Michigan. After graduation from high school, she worked at Oldsmobile, a division of General Motors. She retired, after 30 years of service. Hazel received Christ at an early age. She joined Mount Zion Missionary Baptist...

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