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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. Â Ms. Robinson became active in several...
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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
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...
Carol Ann Wicke
Jul 26, 2016
Ms. Carol Ann Wicke will lie in repose Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 4-8p.m. at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11:00a.m. at Riley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com.
Clementine Jackson
Jul 19, 2016
Ms. Clementine Jackson will lie in repose Friday, July 22, 2016 9:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M. at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016, 10 A.M. at Lansing Church of God in Christ, 5304 Wise Rd, Lansing, Michigan. Family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the funeral. Memorial...
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