William Samuel Payne
May 29, 2016
Memorial service will be held for Mr. William Samuel Payne Saturday, June 4th, 4 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
Carolyn Doris Jones
May 28, 2016
Carolyn Doris Jones of Lansing, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was born November 26, 1929 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Beulah Smith. Carolyn was a resident of Ossining, New York for many years before moving to Lansing, Michigan.
Carolyn enjoyed being with...
Sandra Rae Torgeson-Boman
May 25, 2016
Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 4th, 11:00 A.M., at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 West Willow Highway, Lansing, Michigan. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
Edward Lee Allen
May 24, 2016
Edward "Ed" Lee Allen was born June 17, 1953 in Winona, Mississippi to Mary Jean Allen. He moved to Lansing, Michigan with his mother in 1963. Ed attended Lansing Public Schools, including Elementary School at Michigan Avenue and West Junior High School. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1972, where he played football and track and...
Willie Frederick Risper
May 22, 2016
Willie Frederick Risper was born April 21, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Lamond Sr. and Deloris Stokes Risper.
Willie attended the Beekman Center School and Transitions North School. Willie was a sweet, gentle, young man with an infectious laugh. You could hear him all over...
Brenda Lenon
May 18, 2016
Memorial Services for Ms. Brenda Jae Lenon will be held Thursday, May 26th, 2:00 P.M., at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
Ella Mae West
May 16, 2016
Ella Mae (Williams) West was born July 22, 1940 to the late Robert and Otherce (Aldridge) Williams in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was a Lansing resident over 60 years. She was formerly employed by the Greater Lansing Urban League. She passed May 16, 2016. Surviving are: six children, Charles, Douglas, Carlicia, Terence, Kailon and Koilon; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and a host...
Henry Wilkerson, Jr.
May 15, 2016
Mr. Henry Wilkerson, Jr. will lie in repose Sunday, May 22nd, 2-5 P.M., at Riley Funeral Home, 426 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23rd, 11:00 A.M. at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 3403 Franette Rd, Lansing, MI. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
James Howard Gardner
May 14, 2016
James Howard Gardner was born December 17, 1939 to the late Glen and Clarice (Bishop) Gardner in Lansing, Michigan. He was a General Motors retiree. He passed away on May, 14, 2016. He is preceded in death by: wife, Linda; sisters, Shirley, Betty, Ann, Phyllis, Mary; and brother, John. His survivors are: children, Tina (Alejandro) and Chad (Leean); grandchildren, Briana,...
David Diaz
May 12, 2016
David Diaz was born on May 27, 1963 to Margarito and Hope Diaz, the seventh child out of twelve children.
David worked for the state of Michigan for 33 years as general trades for capital. He was a family man with a heart...
Kathy Louise Browne
May 12, 2016
Kathy Louise Browne was born on December 4, 1964 to the late Russell and Mary (Ahola) Williams in Pickford, Michigan. She graduated from Holt Adult Education. Kathy enjoyed playing Bingo and Saturday night dirty penny poker. Her favorite artist is Ozzy and she loved her soap operas'. She will be missed by all. She passed on May 12, 2016. She...
Phillip Carpenter, Sr.
May 11, 2016
Memorial services for Mr. Carpenter will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 5 pm at the VFW #2406, 695 Lansing Road, Charlotte, Michigan. Â Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com.
