Alvin D Crudup
Mar 1, 2021
Alvin (Al) Dwayne Crudup, 71, of Lansing, MI, transitioned from labor to reward on March 1, 2021, in Lansing, MI, and is already being greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Especially his beloved wife, Regina, of 40 years. Alvin Dwayne Crudup, known as "Wayne" to his siblings, "Big Al" to his friends and "Coffeeman" to Regina,...
Dorothy Mae Hamm "Jeanie"
Feb 28, 2021
Dorothy Mae Hamm "Jeanie" age 86, passed February 28, 2021. She was a resident of Lansing for over 70 years. She retired from GM after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Lillian Mae Hamilton; sons, Larry Hamilton and Harvey Summers, Jr.; brother, Lavon "Dewey" (Marion) Hamilton. Dorothy is survived by: daughter, Diane Hamilton;...
Curlee Foster
Feb 23, 2021
Curlee Bud Foster born in Little Rock, Arkansas, January 3, 1946, to parents, Lois Beatrice Foster, aka, ("sang"), and Curlee Bishop Curry. Moving to Lansing, Michigan, at an early age, he attended Lansing Public Schools, graduating from Lansing Eastern High School in June of 1965. In the fall of 1965, he became an employee of General Motors Plant 1...
Milus Hollingsworth
Feb 23, 2021
Milus, loving son, brother and father passed away at age 69 was born in Allegan, Michigan. PFC Milus Hollingsworth served as a cook in the U.S. Army from May 9, 1973 to February 1977 with a tour in Germany. He was honorably discharged from service on September 26, 1980. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and went on...
Pauline Johnson
Feb 22, 2021
Pauline Cretora Johnson (nee Hayes) was born in Hayti, Missouri June 7, 1942. She was the fifth daughter Curtis and Elsie Mae Hayes. Pauline, or Polly to those close to her, was raised in a Christian household and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Polly was a good student growing up...
Winfred Smith
Feb 22, 2021
Dr. Winfred J. Smith, Ph.D (retired) peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on Monday February 22, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Many who knew him described him as wonderful and amazing. He is survived by: daughters, Aletha (Ernesto) Alvera and Lara Ruth Smith; siblings, Dorothy Nye, Mary Ntia, and Lyal (Sylvia) Smith;...
Christa Yong Hee Ly
Feb 15, 2021
Christa Yong Hee Ly loved angels and perhaps that was because it seemed she had one watching over her. Her story started when she was born in Seoul, South Korea, but due to reasons she would never know, she was put in the care of a baby home and then a girl's Christian home. Like many children she longed...
Cullen Dubose
Feb 13, 2021
Cullen Lanier Dubose II finished the last chapter of his life on February 13, 2021 after a long fight. He was born May 25, 1964 to the parentage of Cullen and Helena Dubose in Lansing, Michigan. Cullen Lanier was educated in the Lansing public schools and began his Christian journey while worshiping at Trinity AME Church. He attended Everett...
Guadaloupe Costello
Feb 12, 2021
Born to Mauro and Grace Carmen (Alavarez) on November 28, 1942 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan and passed away on February 12, 2021 at St. Lawrence Hospice in Lansing, Michigan. Lupe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and enjoyed Veterans' Day lunches with his brothers, David and Ron, and nephew, Tony, and on...
Jessie M Jamison
Feb 10, 2021
Jessie M. Jamison, sunrise, June 24, 1922 in Quitman, Texas, sunset, February 10, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan. She leaves to cherish her memories four generations of her children: Gloria F. Sanders, Charlene M. Jamison-Anderson, Mattie s. Jamison-Jennings, Marcus ToShombe Jamison; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.
She fought a good fight, she finished...
Renee Robbins
Feb 7, 2021
On Sunday, February 7, 2021, Renee A. Robbins, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 84. Renee was born on July 7, 1936 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Howard and Marian Peterson. On March 26, 1966, she married Calvin Robbins, Jr. in Lansing, MI. She was a retired employee of the State of...
Rufus Mays Iii
Feb 6, 2021
Rufus Carnell Mays, III was born December 14, 1976 to Rufus Carnell Mays, II and Virginia Mays. He passed on February 6, 2021 at the age of 44.
Rufus attended Eastern High School where he spent most of his childhood and life growing up on the northside of Lansing. Rufus loved music, friends, and fashion. Rufus was...
Mesfun Asgedom
Feb 5, 2021
Mesfun Michael of Tzeazega, Eritrea, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home in Lansing.
He was born in Asmara, Eritrea on January 1, 1973 from his parents, Ato Michael Asgedom and Weizero Tigisti Ghebregziabiher. He is survived by: his wife Senait Andebrhan; children, Nahom, Danait, and Betty; brothers, Filmon, Henok, and Ataklti; several...
