Kenneth Dettmer
Feb 3, 2021
Mr. Dettmer passed away on February 3, 2021 at the age of 79. The son of the late Edward and Esther (Weichec) Dettmer, he was born in 1941 in Bay City, MI. After graduating high school in 1959, he joined the Navy and served for four years. He then attended Ferris State University and graduated with a degree in...
Tommye Lynne Petersen
Feb 3, 2021
Born September 25, 1955, in Battle Creek; raised in East Lansing, and spent her legal career at the Michigan Court of Appeals. She enjoyed many years of retirement with her husband at their home on Sugar Island, watching freighters on the St. Mary's River. She is survived by her husband, Glen Schmiege; father, Rodney Petersen; brother, Christopher Petersen; and...
Olivia Letts
Feb 1, 2021
Olivia I. Letts passed away on February 1, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 93. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Letts. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen Letts (Christmas) and her two grandchildren, Robert and Matthew whom she adored. She was the first African American teacher in the Lansing school system in...
Alvin Reynaldo Williams
Jan 29, 2021
Alvin Reynaldo Williams, born March 24, 1959 to Sandy B. Williams and Mary Francis Freeman Williams, in Chicago, Illinois. Alvin attended Harper High School and worked 20 years in the health industry until his death, he was a very hard worker. Alvin moved to Michigan with his wife, Leasea Armisted, and two small children in 1982, later a daughter...
D'Adriewne Tiyon Pickett
Jan 28, 2021
Ms. D'Adriewne "DeDe" Pickett was born August 31, 1973 to Ms. Eva Mae Dillard and Mr. Ulysis Hinton.
D'Adriewne, AKA "DeDe", lived in Lansing, Michigan and attended J.W. Sexton and Everett High School, class of 1993.
After high school, DeDe went on to further her studies at many colleges getting her Bachelor's and Double Master's....
Tommie Jane Chester
Jan 22, 2021
Tommie Jane Chester was born August 1, 1952 to the parents of Elnora Roland and Ben Square. Tommie confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan under the late Rev. Charles Tolbert. In 1970 she joined Shiloah Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Climmie Hughes. It was...
Cheryl Ann Huff
Jan 21, 2021
Cheryl A. Huff, a lifelong resident of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2021 due to non-COVID related causes. Born in Lansing, Michigan on April 19, 1953, Cheryl was the third of five daughters. She attended Lansing Eastern High School, graduating in 1971, and went on to Lansing Community College where she earned an associate's degree in Accounting....
Jason Jarrod Amos
Jan 17, 2021
Jason J. Amos was born August 18, 1976 in Lansing, Michigan. Just minutes ahead of his identical twin, Brandon J. Amos. Jason was the third of four children born to Brenda Amos Richardson and the late James Amos. He was the younger brother to Tamra and Jane. Jason was brought up attending Bethlehem Temple Church, where he was baptized...
William Gilbert Benallack
Jan 15, 2021
William Gilbert Benallack was born to Gladys and Leonard Benallack in Streator, Illinois in 1929. In 1934 the family, including his elder sister, Grace Charlotte, moved from Streator to Herald Harbor, Maryland where Bill was nurtured in a three generation home. When he wasn't in school, his days included hunting, fishing, trapping, and sailing on and around the Severn...
Yolanda Monroy
Jan 14, 2021
On Thursday, January 14, 2021 Yolanda Monroy loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 62 after battling pneumonia and COVID-19. Yolanda was born on March 4,1958 in San Antonio, TX to Elvira and Elijio Monroy. She received her G.E.D. and was a caregiver in the infant room for many years at Sparrow Childtime in...
