Gabriel Bonilla, Jr.
Feb 16, 2012
Gabriel Bonilla, Jr., also affectionately known as Disco Gabe , B.O.S.S. , What you say , What you say , and Snap, Crackle, and Pop was born May 16, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to Gabriel, Sr. and Carmen Bonilla. He grew up in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He loved to listen to 1960s and 1970s music. He liked to walk, would...
James Montree Mayo
Feb 15, 2012
Pastor James Montree Mayo transitioned on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the age of 53. He was born to Willie B. and Marie Mayo, in Detroit, Michigan.. He was married to the love of his life, Rosemary Givens-Mayo for 12 years and pastored Jesus Saves Ministries for 7 years. He worked for Peckham Industries as supervisor of Janitorial Services and...
Terry Lynn Palmer
Feb 15, 2012
Terry Lynn Palmer was born December 15, 1962 to Donna and Darrel Palmer in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated in 1981 from Haslett High School. He worked for Granger Construction for many years and was in the Army and National Guard for 29 years. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom Terry enjoyed his coffee and loved being busy. He also enjoyed...
Joe Nathan Wilson
Feb 9, 2012
Joe Nathan Wilson was born September 19, 1922 in Vossburg, Mississippi to Rena and Karl Wilson. Joe resided in Vossburg and then settled in Michigan. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He worked at Lakey Foundry as a Cupula Liner. He retired from the working world, owning his own painting business. He had a strong sense of family...
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos
Feb 8, 2012
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos was born January 26, 1934 in Bastrop, Texas to Prisciliano and Carmen Villarreal. She was a farm worker for most of her life. Carmen met the love of her life, Jessie Bustillos, while working in the fields. She later married Jessie and they spent 45 years together. From this union eight children were born. Carmen loved being...
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos
Feb 8, 2012
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos was born January 26, 1934 in Bastrop, Texas to Prisciliano and Carmen Villarreal. She was a farm worker for most of her life. Carmen met the love of her life, Jessie Bustillos, while working in the fields. She later married Jessie and they spent 45 years together. From this union eight children were born. Carmen loved being...
Joaquin Solis Henriquez
Feb 6, 2012
JoaquinSolisHenriquez, Bebito, wasbornOctober 8, 1935 in Bayamo, Cuba toSifridoSolis De Leon and Margarita HenriquezHenriquez. Bebito was very restless as a child, rebellious, strong and fearless to danger, he would plunge himself from great heights down to the river, a risk few ever took. Margarita his mother struggled to educate him but he longed for adventure, seeking a better world, of...
Kathie Eileen Tucker
Feb 5, 2012
Kathie Eileen Tucker, a twin, was born July 2, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to Fred and Evelyn Tucker. Kathie graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1976. She received her Bachelors degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1980 and majored in Criminal Justice. She worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections and the Georgia Department of Corrections. Kathie embraced life...
Rosena Owens
Feb 2, 2012
Rosena Smith Owens was born March 28, 1954 in Joiner, Arkansas to Dewitt and Essie Lee Smith. She attended Harrison High School and graduated from Blytheville High School, in 1971. Rosena met and married her husband, Anthony Owens, an Airman at the Blytheville Airforce Base. To this union, two beautiful children were born, Anthony and Tracey Owens. Rosena worked at...
Elsie Reeves
Jan 30, 2012
Elsie Reeves of Lansing, age 84, was born March 1, 1927, in Denver, Colorado, to the late Roy and Lucy Mullison and passed away peacefully on January 30, 2012. Elsie was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace, Pat, and Judy. She is survived by her loving companion, Jerry Chateau; daughters, Carol, Jennifer, and Susan; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....
Bonnie Lynn Richie
Jan 26, 2012
Bonnie Lynn Richie was born January 1, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Ernest and Alois Richie. She was the third of their daughters. Bonnie graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1956. She was a devoted family member who always strived to benefit all the members of her large and extended family. For more than 35 years, Bonnie served as...
Bonnie Lynn Richie
Jan 26, 2012
Bonnie Lynn Richie was born January 1, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Ernest and Alois Richie. She was the third of their daughters. Bonnie graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1956. She was a devoted family member who always strived to benefit all the members of her large and extended family. For more than 35 years, Bonnie served as...
Archie Lee Peterson
Jan 24, 2012
Archie Lee Peterson was born January 18, 1938 to L. B. and Pearlie Bruner Peterson in Honoraville, Alabama. Archie attended the public schools in Honoraville. He married Eula Lee Lowery. To this union, 4 children were born. Archie moved to Lansing, Michigan and was employed with Federal Drop Forge. He retired after 10 years of service, due to ill health....
Archie Lee Peterson
Jan 24, 2012
Archie Lee Peterson was born January 18, 1938 to L. B. and Pearlie Bruner Peterson in Honoraville, Alabama. Archie attended the public schools in Honoraville. He married Eula Lee Lowery. To this union, 4 children were born. Archie moved to Lansing, Michigan and was employed with Federal Drop Forge. He retired after 10 years of service, due to ill health....
Ida Mae Demyers
Jan 23, 2012
Ida Mae Demyers transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the age of 69. Ida was born to Jesse and Marina Crompton, in Lansing, Michigan. She was married to the love of her life, Clarence DeMyers, for 41 years. Ida gratuated from J.W. Sexton High School. She retired from General Motors after more than 26 years...
Dustin Raoul Michaud-Lerma
Jan 18, 2012
Dustin Raoul Michaud-Lerma was born December 27, 1977 in Lansing, Michigan. He was the first of two children born to Juan and Jackie Lerma. He attended Lansings Catholic and Public Schools. He received his GED from Everett High School in 1994. Dustin enjoyed watching and playing all sports. He was extremely talented and could do anything he put his mind...
Arthur Louis Hall
Jan 17, 2012
Authur Louis Hall was born May 16, 1928 to Neal and Ocie Hall in Greensboro, Alabama. He left Alabama, at the age of 14, to begin his adventures of the world. Oscar moved to St. Louis, Missouri, with his family before joining the United States Navy in 1946. During this time, he became known by the enduring nickname of Oscar...
Susan Bernice Gill
Jan 16, 2012
Susan Bernice Lewis Gill was born March 27, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan, the sixth of seven children born to Rankin and Valeria Lewis. A lifelong resident of Lansing, Susan attended Lansing Public Schools, was a band member and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1949. After attending Wilberforce College, Susan went to work for the State of Michigan,...
Susan Bernice Lewis-Gill
Jan 16, 2012
Susan Bernice Lewis Gill was born March 27, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan, the sixth of seven children born to Rankin and Valeria Lewis. A lifelong resident of Lansing, Susan attended Lansing Public Schools, was a band member and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1949. After attending Wilberforce College, Susan went to work for the State of Michigan,...
