Lansing, MI Obituaries

Merry Brown-Warner, 82, passed away peacefully on 2/24/2026 with her loving family by her side. A family celebration of her life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made t...

Mary Duvelia Moncada, 7, passed away on February 23, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1950, in Mathis, Texas. A complete obituary will be posted soon. A visitation will be held at Gorsline Runci...

On Friday, February 20, 2026, Joseph M. Genia passed peacefully in Lafayette, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was 57 years old. Born to Marvin H. Genia and Margaret J. Compo, Joseph was a...

Norman C. Houtekier, of Haslett, Michigan, passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 93, after a short period of declining health. Born on June 29, 1932 , in Detroit, Michigan, Norm lived a li...

With heavy hearts, the family of Harry James Hornberger Jr., 81, announces his peaceful passing on February 22, 2026, in East Lansing, the community that shaped his life and that he loved so deeply. B...

Paulette Carol Petry, 79, passed away on February 22, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan to Harry and Mildred (Harmon) Markiw. Paulette is survived by her husband, David; chi...

Patricia Louise Chapman-Wing of Lansing, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many. Pa...

Lewis Carl Schnabelrauch was born on May 29, 1932, in Dansville, Michigan. He passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 93. Lewis resided in Holt, Michigan.

Foy Elmo Pate. With a name like that, how could you be anything but legendary? Foy was born to Edward and Bessie Pate on March 27, 1937, in Putnam County, Tennessee. Born into a large family, he was s...

Mary Helen Dotson, born on July 6, 1968, in Lansing, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 57. Mary was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. Surviving are her children, Deondray Eitn...

Charles Titus Chism of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 71. Charles was born on August 12, 1954, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Howard and Joyce Chism. He graduated f...

Joy Elaine Wolfe of Lansing, Michigan passed away on February 19, 2026 at the age of 72 years and 355 days. She was born on March 2, 1953 at Warner Robbins AFB, Georgia. She grew up from age 11 in Lan...

Hong le Nguyen, aged 81, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on February 1, 1945. She was a resident of East Lansing, Michigan. She is survived by her three children, Dr. Tuan Truong, Tun...

Kea Estelle Glennon took off for heaven on February 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Kea was born on August 11, 1943. Her life was a powerful testimony of perseverance and faith. Though she endured signif...

With profound sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, grandson, brother, and friend, Jason Gregory Olney, age 41. Although Jason struggled early on in life, he s...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our adored mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother at the remarkable age of 96. Delores June Fate, of Williamston, passed away peacefully on ...

Timothy (Vern–Butch) Edward Vertrees Sr. January 9, 1951 – February 16, 2026 Timothy (Vern–Butch) Edward Vertrees Sr. was born in Jackson, Michigan, on January 9, 1951, to Elmira and Henry Vertrees. ...

Lawrence Chadzynski, East Lansing, MI, Age 94 Public health administrator, football/baseball coach and dedicated family man, Lawrence Chadzynski, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 16, 2026 w...

Patricia Ann Ferguson was born on August 12, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. Patricia passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Parsons, Tennessee. A visitation will be he...

Jean Ellen Courville of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Jean was the daughter of Fern and Emmit Courville and was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan. O...

Bryan Swinford, 68, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Bryan had p...

James Edward Claucherty passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan. A full obituary is in the process of being written. Please visit Ja...

Ray Emitt Irvine, passed away on February 12th 2026 at the age of 80 years old in Lansing, MI. He is now in the embrace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ray Emitt Irvine was born on March 30th, 1...

Joseph “Joe” Raymond Smith, 81, passed peacefully on February 12, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1944, the son of the late Joseph Carl Smith & Mary Antionette (Fedewa) Smith. He was raised in St. J...

Joseph Trevor McKee, born on November 24, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Lansing, Michigan.

Dr. Homer Hawkins passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in New York City on February 10, 1943, Dr. Hawkins was raised in Institute, West Virginia, and graduated from Cha...

Jody Beth Ames passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on November 11, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of East Lansing, Michigan.

Bernard Duane Brown, born on January 5, 1950, in Alcona County, Michigan, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a resident of East Lansing, Michigan.

Virginia (Ginny) Bagby Hutcheson passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Storypoint Abbot Park in East Lansing. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Wesley Bagby and Dorothy Virgini...

Dennis Paul “Denny” Rapson, age 83, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Denny was born on November 17, 1942, in Detroit, Mi...

Born in Almont, MI November 27, 1938, to Herbert and Thelma (Renaud) Trieloff, Diane died at home on February 5, 2026 in the company of her family. Diane was raised primarily in Romeo, MI where she o...

Ina Eddy (Kimball), born on March 15, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, with the comfort of her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dement...

Bonnie Jean Chicilli was born September 17, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to Garley “Guy” & Alma (Purcell) Fields, the second of six children. She grew up in Flint, MI, attended St. Mary Catholic School & ...

Maria Paulina Toro McCullough "Paulina" of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 65. She was born on September 9, 1960, Medellín, Colombia, South America, where she ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Leon Swan, 80 of Lansing, Michigan. He entered into eternal life peacefully February 5, 2026. Born August 25, 1945, in Lakeview, Michigan...

Holt, MI – Colleen Ann Jasper, age 70, family members receiving word of her passage into eternal peace with our Lord on February 3, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1956, to Anthony and Sally (Luft...

With heavy hearts, we share that Tonya Kay Saeger (Anderson) passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 52. It’s hard to put into words what she meant to us, but we are so grateful for the years...

Cara Jones, of East Lansing, passed away February 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born Cara Eugenia Collier on December 19, 1941 in Zebulon, North Carolina. She was the eldest child of the late Mary Iva ...

Julie Ann Mooney, born on November 12, 1986, passed away on May 9, 2019, at the age of 32. Julie was a resident of Williamston, Michigan.

Jane Louise Finn, 73, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a short and devastating illness. Born on July 13, 1952, to Doss P. Dunn and Joanne L. Hoy, Jane grew up in Grand...

Mark Bradley Premer was born on March 25, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. He passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Mark was a resident of Lansing, Michigan.

Kenneth Edward Nichols was born July 17, 1954, and went home to his Lord on January 29, 2026. He was married 53 years to his high school sweetheart, Sandy (Strobel). Ken loved golf, bowling, and had ...

Eleanor Ann Cochran of Alaiedon Township, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on February 5, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan to Robert and Eleanor (Evelyn) Mills. Ann graduated ...

MSgt. Paul Melvin Romel (Ret.) passed away on 30 January 2026 in Haslett, Michigan at the age of 66. Born 30 May 1959 in Alpena, Michigan to Delbert Joseph Romel and Shirley Romel, Paul was raised the...

Charles Alfred Petty, 82, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Charles grew up with a deep curiosity about how the world works—a trait that would guide his life a...

Donna Louise O’Connor, 93, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Gordon and Dorothy Saunders. Donna loved her family dearly. There w...

L. Leon Williams passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on Thursday, January 29, 2026. With the courage and spirit of a former MSU Spartan athlete, Leon bravely fought pancreatic cancer ...

Sylvia Ann Dennis (nee Adams), age 82, was born August 30, 1943, to Joseph and Hallie Adams and passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. Sylvia grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, where her life of love,...

Ardyce Mae Deason June 25, 1936 – January 28, 2026 Ardyce Mae Deason, a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 28, 2026, at the age of 89. ...

Cherie Lynn VanValkenburgh, age 72, of Holt, Michigan, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Tolan Riley, and her ...