Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 15

ID) Lansing State Journal Laurie Hollinger Editorial Assistant 377-1112 E-mail: lhollingerlsjxom www.lsj.com Friday June 15, 2007 EOPLE RNAL Wednesday. Memorial services noon Saturday at Gorsline-Runciman, East Lansing. Lake Odessa Gorham, 90, farmer and retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield.

Williamston Deaths Lansing I Fell, Naomi 88, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. today at Tiffany Funeral Home. Parker, Lawrence Knox, 57, state accountant, died Sunday as the result of an automobile accident Memorial services 2 pjn. Monday at Estes-Lead-ley Greater Lansing ChapeL Wright, Margaret Ann, 78, formerly of Munising, department store retail clerk, died Tuesday.

Services 10 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Holt Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, Lansing. Charlotte I White: To Anthony II and Lindsey White, a daughter, Arekah Cherelle White, at Sparrow Hospital, June 9. Castellano: To Jaime Castel-lano and Lisa Winnie, a son, Juaquin Jaime Castellano, at Sparrow Hospital, June 10.

I Lawrence: To Jeston Lawrence and Kristen Clisch, a daughter, Hailee May Lawrence, at Sparrow Hospital, June 10. VanLake: To Mickey and Tera VanLake, a son, Edan Shane VanLake, at Sparrow Hospital, June 10. I White Nickles: To Jody White, a daughter, Destiny Lynn White Nickles, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 10. Zuzga: To Bryan and Mers-ades Zuzga, a daughter, Bent-. ley Elise Zuzga, at Sparrow Hospital, June 11.

I Estrada Resendiz: To Victor Estrada Lopez and Viridiana Trejo Resendiz, a daughter, Evelyng Estrada Resendiz, at Sparrow Hospital, June 12. Megenuph: To Uriah Mege-nuph and Fawn Allwardt, a daughter, Gracie Diane Megenuph, at Sparrow Hospital, June 12. ft Middleton: To Mark Middle-ton and Amy Manker, a son, Tyson Wesley Middleton, at Sparrow Hospital, May 22. ft Perez: To Baldemar and Mar-ni Perez, a son, Dominic Gabriel Perez, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 3. ft Eaton: To Michael and Nicole Eaton, a daughter, Mackenzie Nicole Eaton, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 4.

ft Feng: To Liu Feng and Gui-peng Liu, a daughter, Helen Feng, at Sparrow Hospital, June 4. Rhodes: To Rasheed and TaShira Rhodes, a son, Ilijah Rasheed Rhodes, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 4. ft Jones: To Daron and Amber Jones, a son, Spencer Daron Jones, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 6. Watkins: To Herman Wat-kins II and Geraldine Turner, a son, Caleb James Watkins, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 6. ft Harris: To Rafael Harris and Ashleigh West, a son, Rhasean Jacob Harris, at Sparrow Hospital, June 7.

ft Harshman: To Andrew and Ashley Harshman, a son, Andrew Annibale Harshman, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 7. ft Butt: To Eric and Christy Butt, a daughter, Nichole Shirley-Jane Butt, at Sparrow Hospital, June 8. ft Cabrera: To Pablo and Angelica Cabrera, a son, Noel Pedro Raul Cabrera, at Sparrow Hospital, June 8. ft Wilcox: To David Wilcox and Angela Flint, a son, Jordan Ray Wilcox, at Sparrow, June 8. ft Leek: To Charles Leek and Renee Gonzales, a son, Charles DaReece Leek at Sparrow Hospital, June 9.

ft Shaw: To Tesharra Smith, a son, Stephaun Phadaren Shaw, at Sparrow, June 9. TeVelde, Calvin 74, died Thursday. Memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday at Charlotte Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

Dimondale ft Dunlap, Billy 78, Korean War Army veteran, Dart Bank employee and retired Motor Wheel employee, died Tuesday. Services 11 ajn. Saturday at Field Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale. East Lansing ft Opolski, Michael 57, PPG sales and account representative, died Tuesday. Services 6 p.m.

today at Gorsline-Run-ciman, East Lansing. Eaton Rapids ft Finch, Robert Jay "Rob," 45, Small Engine (Eaton Rapids) owner and operator, died Wednesday. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.

Haslett ft Ryder, Ivey 73, died Dehdashti, 25, of East Lansing I Greggory Lynn Mitchell, 24, and Renee Jean Rademacher, 24, both of Lansing Thomas Oliver Knudtson, 54, and Sharon Kay Dane, 51, both of Mason Michael Wayne Johnson, 24, and Denise Rennie McClain, 21, both of Lansing David Ryan Bainbridge, 25, and Kourtney Louise Kimble, 23, both of Haslett I Charles Frank Ford 44, and Karen Coston, 41, both of Lansing Elvis Coy Woods, 85, and Sandra Kay Hooper, 58, both of Lansing I Daniel James Kennedy, 32, and Dana Beth Clifford, 24, both of Mason Erik Vondale McClinton, 42, and Jeanette Brown, 43, both of Lansing Ted Robert Mitchell 29, and Rachel Lucille Annette Kelly, 28, both of East Lansing Simon Paolo Cardona Peraz-. za, 29, and Diana Sue Boyd, 30, both of Lansing I Joshua Robert Harshman, 26, and Alissa Anne Spitzley, 25, both of Holt David Allen Fletcher, 30, and Robyn Marie Larson, 29, both of Haslett Blake Lee VandeBunte, 25, of East Lansing, and Kathryn Eve Rucker, 22, of Sterling Heights I Josh Edward Leatherberry, 28, of Stockbridge, and Angela Marie Goulder, 21, of St. Clair Shores I Brian Semaj Frederick, 22, and Robin Renee Daniels, 25, both of Lansing Ian Alexander Liskiewicz, 24, and Faith Marie Dominick, 25, both of East Lansing Chih Chang Sunny Wang, 41, of East Lansing, and Shu-Jr Tu, 37, of Taipei, Taiwan I Michael Alan Carrier, 28, and Kristin Ann Belloli, 24, both of San Diego, Calif. I Charles Artis, 59, and Marilyn Denise Webb, 38, both of Lansing Joseph Joe Guzman, 23, of Lansing, and Danna Aridahi Roman, 22, of Walkerville I Henry-Lee Deshon Wells, 30, and Shatyia Kimara Kenny, 26, both of Lansing I Matthew Scott Drake, 25, and Jacqueline Lee Wagar, 25, both of Lansing I Michael John Sheridan, 21, of Webberville, and Virginia Elizabeth Riggs, 22, of Holt I Jacob David Kirshman, 24, of Portage, and Jill Lynn Wieland, 21, of Mason I Jacob Lee Snell, 24, and Amanda Lynn Cook, 23, both of Lansing Dustin Kiel Taylor, 22, of Lansing, and Kelly Jo Sproat, 21, of Mason Tou Xiong, 25, and Xia Moua Vue, 21, both of Lansing I Jacob Isaac Dalton, 25, of East Lansing, and Angela Gail Martin, 25, of Portland I David Brian Rood, 50, of Dimondale, and Cheryl Ann Kramer, 52, of Mason Mark Perry Roberts, 35, and Jill Erica Arntson, 25, both of Lansing Sean Stuart Mirate, 32, of Lansing, and Jacqueline Carinne Kishi Omura, 25, of Okemos I Daniel Steven Frisch, 24, of St. Louis, and Christena Joann Litomisky, 20, of Lansing I Michael James Carter, 33, and Kristina Claire Mason, 24, both of Lansing I Clifton Benjamin Schneider, 27, and Jill Marie Fineout, 29, both of Lansing Jeffrey William Meyer, 29, and Lillian Mwelu, 24, both of Lansing Thomas Max Waldofsky, 47, and Heather Lynn Brush, 29, both of Lansing Daniel Robert Harvey, 23, and Emily Alice Barr, 24, both of Lansing I Michael David Stein, 22, and Traci Lee Partin, 23, both of Lansing DeathsFunerals Baker, Carolyn 79, died Wednesday.

Visitation 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Gorsline-Runciman, East Lansing. Elsewhere ft Bell, Donald 88, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Okemos, Eaton Rapids and Lansing, retired state Auditor General Office auditor, died June 8. Services noon Saturday at Gorsline-Runcimah, Williamston.

ft Grier, Robert William, 32, of Sarasota, died Sunday. Services 1 pan. Saturday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Births Charlotte ft Vandegriff: To Timothy and Michelle Vandegriff, a daughter, Autumn Elizabeth Vandegriff, at Sparrow, June 11. East Lansing ft Roque: To Oscar and Elizabeth Roque, a daughter, Elena Kay Roque, at Sparrowl, May 16.

Grand Ledge ft Mackey: To Arthur Mackey and Alessandra Benavides, a daughter, Emery Gauge Mackey, at Sparrow, April 24. Ionia ft Cooper: To Erin Densmore, a daughter, JadaLynn Leighanne Cooper, at Sparrow, June 10. Lansing ft DeNike: To Kenneth and Alicia DeNike, a son, Braedin James DeNike, at Sparrow, May 5. For Arthur G.Mingus Grand Ledge Born April 15, 1917 in Mesick, MI, passed away June 13, 2007 in East Lansing, MI at the age of 90. Arthur was a retired Production Engineer of General Motors with 38 years of service; was a member of the Mt.

Hope Church, Lansing; and had a great love for the Lord and his family. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly (Jerry) Cheesmond of Grand Ledge, 3 grandchildren, Angela (Doug) Hale, Arthur (Jane) Cheesmond and Susan Hazen; 8 greatgrandchildren; and 5 great-greatgrandchildren. His wife of 51 years, Andree predeceased him. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 18, 2007 a.m. at the Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Pastor Anthony Yeboah, Missionary of the Ivory Coast officiating.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Mt. Hope Church in memory of Arthur Mingus www.peters andmurrayfuneralhome.com You came into our life and made it grand.

You were a blessing to all of us and that was God's plan. At times it's hard to realize your gone. But knowing that you are with God it can't be wrong. You told us He was preparing you a very special place. Because you were sicb and you needed a resting space.

You will never be forgotten and will be always in our hearts. Even though your not here we will never be apart You are finally home in Heaven and there is no place better. We thank God for all the time he allowed us to spend together. Remembered in Love 1 Sandra, Tequila, Larry lavonne. Jon, FLORIS 809 E.

Michigan, Lansing V' 1 AtMHma .1 -s: 8fl Hoort, Henry H. 89, retired dairy farmer, died Wednesday. Services 3 p.m. Monday at Le Valley United Methodist Church, Ionia. Arrangements by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield.

Nashville Pitch, Douglas 64, formerly of Portland, died Monday. Services 11 am today at First Baptist Church, Portland. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Okemos ft O'Shea, Barry R.t 65, retired Olofsson Corp. industrial electrician, died Sunday.

Me- morial visitation 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Gorsline-Runciman, East Lansing. St. Johns ft Maas, Lawrence 82, photographer, died June 9.

Ser- vices 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, St. Johns. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns.

ft Medina, Felicitas 89, retired Clinton Memorial Hospital housekeeper, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St Johns. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St.

Johns. ft Rudy, Duane 76, retired General Telephone switchman, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. today at Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns.

ft Swagart, Rosaline "Rosie," 78, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns. Vermontville ft VanBlarcom, Claude Cleotilde Almanza Lansing, Ml Our beautiful and precious mother went to be with her Lord on Tues- is day, June 12, jSI 2007 at the age ft I ot alter a i coura- eeous battle wim cancer.

y. She was born March 13, 1927 in Leon, Gto, Mexico to Jose Carmen Arellano and Maria Moreno Arellano. Her husband, Jose; son, Mario; and sister, Manuela Lara, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Eloisa Gonzales; her sons, Raul Almanza, David (Anna) Almanza, J. Daniel Almanza (Kelly Horton) and daughters, Olga Ortiz, Rebecca (David) McCreight, Leticia (Marcel) Holloway, Sylvia (Jimmie) Hurd, and Sanjuana (Jim) Davis; also surviving are 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

We wish to extend, a special thank you to the wonderful and supportive staff of Sparrow Hospice Services. A private family service will be held, with support from Capital Area Church of Christ. Contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice Services and the American Cancer Society. Family condolences may be sent to www.palmer bush.com. Arrangements Tby the Palmer, Bush ana Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing ChapeL Mmer, Bush Jensen Chris Pannas i 14 nappy uinnaay I think of you t.

everyday and miss K3 vou so mucn. rj Williamston DeWitt Marriages Licenses applied for: Clinton County Scott Christopher Berry, 37, and Jennifer Lynn Lovegrove, 31, both of St. Johns I Brian David Spitzley, 22, of Fowler, and Holly Jo Feld- pausch, 22, of St. Johns I Francis Daniel McMillan, 52, and Katherine Green Bradley, 47, both of Hubbardston Patrick Ralph Cherrette, 44, and Kelli Ann Cooper, 42, both of East Lansing I Brett Ashley Pauli, 27, and Carolyn Sue Moore, 26, both of DeWitt I Brandon James Markiw, 26, and Megan Lynn Rice, 24, both of DeWitt I Brian Vincent Sierkowski, 41, and Rebecca Hope Baird, 35, both of Ovid I Ryan William Thomas Ko- sloski, 25, and Melissa Kay Nichols, 24, both of St. Johns I Matthew Earl Smith, 29, of Roscommon, and Leigh Christine McDougall, 28, of Laingsburg I Jose Jaime Ramirez, 40, and Michelle Marie Babb, 25, both of DeWitt Eaton County Douglas Charles Smith, 49, and Denise Kay Guilford, 51 I John Grover Woodworth, 55, and Susan Elizabeth Love, 52 Greg Allen Bowerman, 26, and Julia Jane Nelson, 36 I David Lynn Marsden, 50, and Maria Cristina Withers, 50 Kevin Ross Tucker, 42, and Sally Torpy, 51 I Steven Ray Richardson, 24, and Julian Marie Bobcik, 19 I Eric Kenneth Schneider, 27, and Amanda Marie Carter, 23 Michael DeWayne Clift, 24, and Sarah Jean Frayer, 23 Brian Daniel Howe, 25, and Kimberly Marie Johnson, 25 John Leonard Dombush, 33, and Holly Jeanne Grabowski, 28 Eric Joseph Ernst, 28, and Daniele Dalene Asbridge, 24 I Gregory Edward Richter, 33, and Beth Ellen Nash, 33 I Jeffery Scott Doyen, 43, and Erinn Elizabeth Gidley, 35 I Paul Nicholas Rawlins, 27, and Jenelle Marie Cantley, 24 Ingham County I Montana Lee Emmons, 19, of Lemoore, and Crystal Leeann Williams, 18, of Holt I Mario Terrell Stewart, 25, and Sharon Renee Mack, 24, both of Lansing I Derek Thomas Munson, 20, and Amanda Rosan Letson, 19, both of Leslie Samuel Dwight Acmoody, 27, of Lansing, and Alma Leyla Wills, Trusts and Probate Thomas A.

Doyle, Attorney Garan Lucow Miller P. C. 504 S. CreytsRd. Suite A Lansing, Ml 40917 327-0300 paid obituary notices, call 377-1104 Rosaline "Rosie" Swagart St.

Johns, Ml Rosie died Tune 13, 2007, at the age of 78. She was born in Perry on January 3, 1929, the daughter of Theodore and Cora (Case) Dunn. Rosie married 1 Donald Swagart in St. Johns on May 28, 1950 and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2004. Surviving is her son, John (Amy) Swagart of Bannister, daughter, Jill (John) Malusek of St.

Johns, five grandchildren, two brothers, five sisters, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Osgood Funeral Home with Pastor Hugh Banninga officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to First United Methodist Church, St. Johns or Clinton County R.E.S.A. Ivey B. Ryder Lansing, Ml Born on June 20, 1933 in Bath County, Virginia; passed away on June 13, 2007 in Lansing, MI, at the age of 73. Mrs.

Ryder will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Louie Ryder; 7 children; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 12:00 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River East Lansing with Chaplain Don Sleeman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today. ESTATE AUCTION of AnneSzarka 13256 Peacock Rd. Laingsburg, Ml SAT. JUNE 16th 517-819-0071 www.dennisbealsauction.com Kayla Ann Grier Sarasota, FL February 7, 2003-June 10, 2007 Kayla Ann Grier, 4, died June 10, 2007. The services will be private.

Our sweet little angel was tragically taken from us on June 10, 2007. Her bright smile, humor and good nature Was infectious. She loved going camping with her mommy, grandpa and grandma. She loved Dora the Explorer, Diego, Strawberry Shortcake, riding her bike, dancing and swimming, and anyone that had the fortune to meet Kayla, loved her. Kayla had many friends at Kinder Haus preschool where she had attended since she was 6 weeks old.

She loved her current teachers, Miss Jennifer and Miss Tara, and spoke fondly of Miss Laura, Miss Sommer and Miss JoAnn. She will be sorely missed by all the teachers who had Kayla in their classes she was a joy to teach and she loved to learn anything new. Kayla is survived by her mother, Jamie Grier of Sarasota; maternal grandparents Don and Joyce Nichols of Sarasota; paternal grandfather Jim Watson of Charlotte, MI; great grandmothers Florence Pople of Lansing, MI, and Fran Nichols of Sarasota; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kayla was preceded in death by her Uncle Jason Watson, stepgrandmother Vicki Watson and paternal grandparents Robert and Ann Grier formerly of Charlotte, ML Her immediate family requests that donations be made to the Kayla Ann Scholarship Fund, co Phillip's Kinder Haus, 2729 Constitution Sarasota, FL 34231. Spread your angel wings little Kayla, our sweet face "Kiki Your time here on earth was too short and only God knows why you were taken away so suddenly.

Your eternal life has begun and our hearts are heavy and the sadness is overwhelming. We'll see you again one day, until then Jow will watch over you. Glennadale Ramos Lansing, Ml Age 75, died June 13, 2007; born October 17, 1931 in Lansing, MI and was a lifelong resident She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Ramos and daughter, Annette Edwards. Surviving are his son, Anthony (Rebecca) Ramos, and 2 granddaughters, Katherine and Allison. There will be no services or visitation.

The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing. Nancy A. Hinds hwnily Service Professkmal Linda A. Oitlcy Siki Maiugcr Mt. HOPE MONUMENT CO.

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