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Bruce Randall Davis

Bruce Randall Davis

Sep 11, 2016

Mr. Bruce Randall Davis will lie in repose Friday, September 16, 2016 from 3:30pm-8pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 2:00pm at Trinity AME Church, 3500 West Holmes Road, Lansing, Michigan. Family will received friends one hour prior to the funeral.  Memories and condolences may...

Michael Nathaniel Spears

Michael Nathaniel Spears

Sep 7, 2016

Mr. Michael Nathaniel Spears will lie in repose Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 3-6pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street , Lansing, Michigan.  Graveside service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 12:00pm at Evergreen Cemetery, 1709 East Mount Hope Avenue, Lansing, Michigan. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .

Jack Watters

Jack Watters

Sep 3, 2016

There will be Memorial service held for Mr. Jack Watters on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11:00am at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, Michigan. Family will receive friends from 9:30am to 11:00am. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com.

Juliana Elissa Martin

Juliana Elissa Martin

Sep 1, 2016

Services for Ms. Juliana Martin are pending at this time.

Robert Theron Jones

Robert Theron Jones

Aug 30, 2016

Robert Theron Jones will lie in repose Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 4-7pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 1:00pm at Riley Funeral Home.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .

Gerry Dillard

Gerry Dillard

Aug 26, 2016

Gerry Smith Dillard was born October 29, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to RJ and Julia Smith Dillard. She graduated from Eastern High School; she attended Lansing Community College (LCC) briefly and took many certification courses through General Motors. Gerry retired from General Motors after 30 years. She enjoyed playing softball and bowling.

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Anthony Michael Wright

Anthony Michael Wright

Aug 25, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Michael Wright was born on September 3, 1969 in Alma, Michigan to parents Larry and Suzanne (LaPaugh) Wright.  Tony grew up in Portland, Michigan in a tight knit family with two brothers and many close cousins.  Tony attended and graduated from Portland High School and received his bachelor's degree from ITT Technical Institute. He was employed for 12...

Lillie Ruth Pruitt

Lillie Ruth Pruitt

Aug 22, 2016

Lillie Ruth (Robinson) Pruitt was born August 4, 1944 in Jonesboro, Georgia to Sarah Jewel Goodman Robinson and ST Robinson Sr. Lillie was affectionately called Ruth by family and friends. In 1952, Ruth moved to Lansing, Michigan and upon arrival she joined Union Missionary Baptist Church under then pastorate, Rev. Joel King.  Ms. Robinson became active in several...

Olivia Garza

Olivia Garza

Aug 21, 2016

There will be no service held for Ms. Olivia Garza.

Janett Kay Cook

Janett Kay Cook

Aug 19, 2016

Janett Kay Cook was born June 25, 1949 in Carson City, Michigan to Garth and Josephine Cook.  Janett was a daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, and great friend to the masses.  Her life touched many individuals and at times changed lives.  Her hobbies were cooking and traveling with her family.  She loved working in the community...

Joseph Jack Sheerin

Joseph Jack Sheerin

Aug 15, 2016

There will be no service held for Mr. Joseph Jack Sheerin.

Emeline C. Bushaw

Emeline C. Bushaw

Aug 14, 2016

There will be no service held for Ms. Emeline Bushaw.

William Blake, Jr.

William Blake, Jr.

Aug 14, 2016

Mr. William Blake Jr. will lie in repose Friday, August 19, 2016 from 2-7pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:00pm at New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 3800 West Miller Road, Lansing, Michigan.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral.  Memories and condolences...

Teddy Allen Leppard

Teddy Allen Leppard

Aug 12, 2016

There will be no service held for Mr. Teddy Allen Leppard.

Ethel Lee Tansil

Ethel Lee Tansil

Aug 12, 2016

Ms. Ethel Lee Tansil will lie in repose Friday, August 26, 2016 from 3-7pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:30am at Mask Memorial CME Church, 5601 South Waverly Road, Lansing, Michigan.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral.  Memories...

Anthony Cordell Carter Iv

Anthony Cordell Carter Iv

Aug 9, 2016

Anthony Cordell Carter IV , age 15, went home to be with our lord Tuesday, August 9, 2016.  Anthony, "T.J." and "Afa", was a student at Eastern High School in Lansing, MI.  He played many instruments including the tuba, which he played with his high school band.  He also played football with the Kappa Express football team...

John Blair Vogt

John Blair Vogt

Aug 9, 2016

Services for Mr. John Blair Vogt are pending at this time.

Eileen Anna Mclaughlin

Eileen Anna Mclaughlin

Aug 6, 2016

Eileen Anna Gumser was born in Holland, Michigan, on September 2, 1928, to Arthur and Ester (VanOosterhaut) Gumser.  Her early years were spent in Holland, where her favorite summer activity was swimming in Black Lake and people would pay her a Nickel to watch her dive off the high board.

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Bryan Scott Rose

Bryan Scott Rose

Aug 4, 2016

Memorial Service for Mr. Bryan Scott Rose will be held August 10, 2016 from 3-8P.M. at Creekside Estates Clubhouse, 5100 Clyde Park Avenue SW, Wyoming, Michigan.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .

Christopher Brown Witt

Christopher Brown Witt

Aug 4, 2016

Christopher B. Witt, 56, of Lansing, beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Thursday morning following a motor vehicle accident. Chris was born in Lansing on November 13, 1959 and was a 1976 graduate of Everett High School. He earned degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Michigan State University and the University of California, Davis.  He was employed...

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