Tibithy Ann Houghton
Mar 19, 2025
Tibithy "Lucy" Haughton (Clark), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Lansing, Michigan, on January 1, 1955, Lucy was known for her warm heart, strong spirit, and the lasting impact she made on those around her. She was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Robert;...
James Lee Johnson
Mar 4, 2025
James Lee Johnson was born on December 23, 1955 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Mary Kelly-Johnson-Brown, and Robert Dale Johnson, Sr. Mary was a God-fearing woman. His father, Robert, worked for the railroad. Mary and Robert divorced, and James was raised by his stepfather, John D. Brown. His stepfather, John, worked at Motor Wheel Factory in Lansing, Michigan until his...
Patrice Eileen Costello
Mar 2, 2025
Patrice, more lovingly known as Noni, was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She only left once to visit her daughter, granddaughter and great grandson for the 2021 Holiday Season in Houston, Texas where she spent that Christmas Day at the ocean, which she had never seen before. Noni attended Eastern High School and was very upset about the...
Pearlie Welch
Feb 28, 2025
Pearlie M. Welch went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 14, 1930, in Selma, Alabama, Pearl was the eldest daughter of the late Charlotte Fisher and Lee Moultrie. From a young age, she was known for her social nature and passion for caring...
Mishon Moore
Feb 24, 2025
Mishon D. Moore ascended into Heaven on Monday, February 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mishon was born on October 17, 1975 in Lansing, Michigan to Cathy Lynn Rogers-Moore (Deceased) and Kenrick Moore. "Mish," as she was affectionately known, gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Union Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend...
Yasak Wa Ezabele
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Yasak Wa Ezabele ,affectionately known by many as "Babu and Ezabele," was a long time resident and educator of Lansing, Michigan. He made his transition to eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence at the age of 68. Born on December 1, 1956 in Kishasha, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the late Gaston Ezabele...
Kimberle Bera-Spencer
Feb 16, 2025
Kimberle Bera was born August 30, 1956 in Lansing and passed away February 16, 2025 while in Hospice. Kimberle is preceded in death by: her parents, Royce and Pearl Bera, Sheridan Chapman; and her niece Suzanne. She is survived by: her brother, Chuck (Ruth) Bera, Linda Chapman; children, Aaron (Jamie) Gehrs, Bianca (Joshua) Shulda, Brittany Krycinski and Delani (Patrick)...
Elizabeth Duncan
Feb 15, 2025
Elizabeth Mae Crooks Duncan, loving mother, sister, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Lansing, MI, at the age of 95. Born on October 24, 1929, in Paris, KY, Elizabeth's warmth and resilience were hallmarks of a life well-lived, touching the lives of everyone she knew. Elizabeth was preceded in death by: her husband, John...
Bertha Grandberry
Feb 14, 2025
Bertha (Nita) Renita Grandberry of Jackson, MI passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 68. Bertha was born on January 11, 1957, to Bertha Mae Wade and Raymond Benson. Bertha was a dedicated, compassionate, and lifetime committed Registered Nurse. Bertha was known for her infectious humor, smile, love for music, dancing, reading, crocheting and most importantly...
Rose Rosser
Feb 1, 2025
Rose Rosser went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2025 at U of M Heath – Sparrow Hospital. She was born on November 12, 1940 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Roosevelt and Erma Hudson, and was one of six children. Rose attended the Lansing School District and graduated from Sexton High School with the class of 1978....
Kenneth Richard Sevenski
Jan 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Richard Sevenski, affectionately known as Ken or Kenny, who left us on January 28, 2025, at the age of 66. Ken was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who brought laughter and warmth into the lives of those who knew him. Born on October 5, 1958, Ken had a...
Shirley Schwarz
Jan 25, 2025
Shirley Ann Schwarz, 94, of Lansing, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Ellsworth, Michigan July 13, 1930, to Hazel and Harry Gregory. In her later school years, she moved to Traverse City where she graduated from Traverse City High School. She went on to Ferris State...
Bessie Swanson
Dec 29, 2024
Bessie Swanson was born to Luther and Emma Summerville on July 7, 1927 in Arkadelphia, AR. Her father, Luther, was a deacon in the church and her mother, Emma, was a God-fearing woman. Her parents raised her and her siblings up in the knowledge of the Lord. Bessie was the seventh of nine children: Â Ray, William, Curtis, L.C., James,...
Sheryl Ann Smith
Dec 28, 2024
Sheryl Ann Smith was born October 2, 1951, in Battle Creek, MI to John A. and Mary E. Smith. She had two siblings, brother Steven and her late brother Allen. Sheryl passed away on December 28, 2024, and will be missed by her family. Sheryl met the love of her life, Archie Lake, in 1990 at Gregory's in Lansing,...
