Obituary Listing

Aug 17, 2020

Karen G. Maleitzke, 72, of Mason, Michigan passed away on Monday August 17, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1948 in Lansing, the only child of Carl W. Maleitzke and Marilyn E. Maleitzke.

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Aug 16, 2020

There will be no services for Ms. Cohen.

Aug 13, 2020

John Ernest Lindsey, Sr was born on Monday, August 6, 1928 in Tishomingo, Mississippi to John Wesley and Alice Lindsey. John Accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was the fourth born and had five siblings who all preceded him in death. Mr. Lindsey worked at a restaurant owned by his sister Ida and...

Aug 9, 2020

Thomas Readus of Lansing MI departed this life on Sunday Morning, August 9th, 2020. Born to the late Felix and Alcinda Tatum Readus on July 27, 1940 in Huntsville, Alabama; both proceeded him in death. Through this union were 14 children, nine children Preceded him in death: Arthur Readus, Erskin Readus, Cleatus Readus, Ambros Readus, Harrison Readus,...

Aug 7, 2020

Affectionately known as the "Godfather of Lansing", James Walter Butler, III was born February 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James Walter Butler, Jr. and Alice Knight Butler. As an only child and son of a Navy man, his family was stationed in Bethesda, Maryland on a military duty assignment while James was attending Howard University. It was then,...

Aug 6, 2020

Service information for Mr. Tucker is currently pending.

Aug 5, 2020

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Service information for Mr. Coleman is as follows:

Aug 3, 2020

There will be no services for Ms. Monaghan.

Aug 2, 2020

Charlie Ben Turman Jr was born on December 12, 1937 to the late Charlie Turman, Sr. and Annie Ruby Crymes-Turman in Midway, Alabama. He grew up in Ramer and Montgomery, Alabama. He was the oldest of eight siblings, a role which he took seriously and with great pride. He loved and cherished his siblings greatly and the feeling was...

Aug 2, 2020

Roger Ray Lownsbery, age 73, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on August 2, 2020. (NOT from COVID) He was born May 9, 1947 in Lansing to Allen and Donna J. Lownsbery.

Roger was a jack of all trades; according to his granddaughter, Marianna, "Ask Papa, he can fix anything!" He proudly served in the United States Army...

Aug 2, 2020

Bamunoba Basara was born on July 15, 1935 in Bandichongo, in the north-eastern Congo. His father was Mr Siya Matayo and his mother Mrs Kabazungu. Bamunoba is a Congolese by birth.

Bamunoba was married in 1958 to Mrs Suzane Zaule Bamunoba. Their union was blessed with seven children, three boys and four girls, and all are alive....

Jul 29, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Duane Palmer Sr., departed this life on July 29, 2020.  Tony was born in Jackson, Michigan but lived most of his adult life in Holt, Michigan. He graduated from Parkside High School and attended Jackson Community College.

Tony worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections for 26...

Jul 28, 2020

Joseph Swanson, Sr., 90, of Lansing, departed this life on July 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph retired from the City of Lansing, Forestry Dept. after 30 years of service. Joseph was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. Joseph enjoyed his family and Friends

Joseph is survived by...

Jul 26, 2020

There will be no services for Mr. Ejorek.

Jul 26, 2020

Joseph (Joe) Estrada was born on August 5, 1984 and passed away unexpectedly on July 26 , 2020. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Catherine Estrada; and his brother, Michael Shane Yates. Joe is survived by his three children: Mya Rose Marshall, Jason Raymond Marshall, Justin Lee Marshall; and his brother Isaiah Estrada. Joe loved...

Jul 22, 2020

Harrison Kinsey "Mac" Macklin, 88, of Holt, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. A private family grave side service will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt, Michigan. Mac was born in Toledo, Ohio to Harrison and Otis Macklin. From 1950 to 1953 he served in the U.S. Army. On September 21, 1968 he married the love...

Jul 20, 2020

Visitation and Funeral Service information for Ms. Christian is as follows:

Jul 19, 2020

Pinkie Claudine Laverne Walker, at age 86, transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home in July of 2020. She was born September 3,1933 in Linden, Texas to the parentage of Doss E. Pruitt and Pinkie Epperson Pruitt, both deceased. Pinkie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized...

Jul 18, 2020

There will be no services for Mr. Heiler.

Jul 18, 2020

Vellmerie Turner, 88, of Lansing, passed away on July 18, 2020, in her home.

She was born and raised in Ragland, AL before moving to Michigan in 1951. Vellmerie was a longtime member of Faith Temple in Jackson, MI and then New Hope Church of God in Christ where she served on the Mother's Board. Spending most...