Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 14

LocalState Lansing State Journal Friday, June 5, 1992 GREATER LANSING DIGEST to get answers to questions about effects of Department of Veterans Affairs benefit changes on Tuesday from a national service officer of the Disabled American Veterans. The representative will be in the organization's van, which will be parked at the VFW Post, 123 N. Rosemary St, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Veterans need not be members of Disabled American Veterans to take advantage of the free service.

Student's essay wins award Kite test scheduled Sunday at 11 a.m. The first annual Capital City Kite Fest will be from 1 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Drive. The event is sponsored by Lansing Parks and Recreation, radio station WVIC (95 FM)t WindZinger Kite Sales and WILX-TV (Channel 10).

There will be registration and stunt kite demonstrations from 1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free kitemaking will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. while supplies last Exhibition stunt kite flying will be at 1:30 p.m.

and 3:30 p.m. and a just-for-fun kite competition will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is $2 for people 18 and older and free for those under 18 in the kite competition! All proceeds from the event go to subsidize the Lansing summer parks program. Compiled from staff reports.

If you have information for the Greater Lansing Digest, call Hugh Leach, 377-1119. DAVENPORT COLLEGE Fowler senior wins scholarship Michele Harr, a senior at Fowler High School, has won the college's Junior Achievement Scholarship. Harr will receive a $1,200 scholar- ship when she begins taking classes ON at Davenport's Lansing campus in the fall. CAMPUS CAMPUS CALENDAR: At Michigan State University: Two prominent Waverly Middle School student Kyle Dymond won an award for his entry in an essay contest sponsored by the Michigan Society for Medical Research. Dymond's essay, "Why animals are used in biomedical research," won an honorable mention in the annual middlehigh school essay competition.

His was one of more than 100 7:30 t.m. Thursday at Kardel Hall on the Eaton County Fairgrounds. Upcoming events, the county fair and educational opportunities will be discussed. DELTA TOWNSHIP Willow Highway to close for drain work Willow Highway between Nixon and Broadbent roads will be closed for six to eight weeks beginning Tuesday during improvements to the Myers-Henderson storm drain. A detour will be marked.

EAST LANSING Free vision screenings planned Michigan Eye Care Specialists will hold free eye, health and vision screenings during Sunday's Senior Expo at the Health Science Pavilion, 2900 Hannah Blvd. The Senior Expo, sponsored by SL Lawrence Hospital and WLNS-TV (Channel 6), runs from noon to 5 p.m. Eye health screenings will be on a first-come basis. For information, call Michigan Eye Care Specialists, 332-6523. Ophthalmologist Stuart Landay will present a short, free seminar on "Facts about Cataracts and Glaucoma" at 4:30 p.m.

in Room One at the pavilion. LANSING Health, exercise programs on agenda The Educational Child Care Center, 715 W. Willow St, is offering summer health and exercise programs for school-age youngsters from Monday through Sept 4. Activities will emphasize development of positive nutrition and exercise habits. Additional activities will in Gil II ICS iium aiuuuu ui Jiuiv.

SCHOOL CALENDAR: Dymond Fulton Community Education: Classes begin for the Fulton Community Education program's summer scientists in national and world affairs will address June commencement ceremonies at MSU's Breslin Student Events Center. Frank Press, president of the National Academy of Sciences, will AH ftp I high school today. It's open to students in grades 9 through 12 who need to earn school credits they couldn't achieve during the school IN SCHOOL CORRECTIONS a Among ballot proposals for Monday's election, Leslie voters will vote on a 2.2-mill increase for operations. Ballot language must call it an increase, but it is actually a shift If the 2.2 mills were approved, the district would receive $154,000 from local taxes and $216,000 in state aid. The district would use $160,000 for payments on a 1988 debt levy and the remaining $209,000 for school operations.

Approval of the 2.2 mills would not increase taxes in the community. Defeat of the millage would not decrease taxes, as the 2.2 mills the district currently collects will be used for the debt A divorce listing for Duahe and Martha Lr-Dimet inThurday's Databank was incorrect The" couple has dropped divorce proceedings year. The cost is $50 per half-cred- it. For more information, call Phil Garcia at Fulton Community Education, 236-5130 or 236-7232. ualr comment- Press Massey ment at 7:30 p.m.

June 12. Walter Massey, director of the National Science Foundation, will speak at the undergraduate ceremony at 9:30 am. June 13. AREA DAV to answer veterans' questions Lansing-area veterans and their families will be able CHARLOTTE 4-H members invited to meeting All Eaton County 4-H horse members and leaders are invited to the Horse Developmental Committee at clude swimming, hiking, cooking, music, motor skill development, arts and crafts and field trips. For information, call 334-6198.

JUDGE MICHAEL G. DATABANK ELSEWHERE NOXON: To Brett and Kelli (Kos-loski) Noxon, Trufant, a daughter, Brooke Marie, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview, May 29. Under the dome HARRISON John Edward Morrell, 37, pleaded guilty to probation violation, three days in jail, probation continued. Alphonso Ross, 29, 2741 S. Michigan, Eaton Rapids, delivery of an imitation controlled substance, four months in jail, credit for 96 days, $30 Crime Victim's Rights.

DEATH NOTICES COURTS LANSING BARNES, DURWARD, 85, died Thursday. Arrangements by Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel. EAST LANSING DEROSE, PASQUALINA, 94, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing.

FOWLERVILLE TRUHN, LESTER 64, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. today at Liverance Funeral Home, Fowlerville. Legislative review A summary of action Thursday in the Senate: Final approval was given to a House bill that increases authority of local governments to control consumption of alcohol. Sponsored by Rep.

Alvin Hoekman, R-Holland, the bill was passed earlier by the House and now goes to Gov. John Engler. The Senate vote was 35-0. Voting for it were Sens. Fred Dillingham, R-Fowlerville, John Schwarz, R-Battle Creek, and Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing.

The Senate approved, 29-0, the House version of a bill that allows the state to suspend certificates of teachers convicted of crimes. The bill, which applies to all felonies and some misdemeanors, had been passed previously by the Senate. But the House added amendments and the Senate approved the amendments. Voting for the bill were Dillingham and Stabenow. Schwarz did not vote.

Under the dome offers a daily glimpse of what's happening at the Capitol. If you have a question, call Assistant City Editor Rich Adams at 377-1050. a POTTERVILLE HOAG, PATRICIA 60, died Thursday. Services to be announced in Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. SUNFIELD DUNHAM, WINIFRED, 69, World War II British Land Army veteran, former MSU Library employee and Dunham Realty Co.

employee, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. ELSEWHERE BREININGER, DREXELL E. "DREX," of Fort Myers, FIel, formerly of Lansing, World War II veteran, former owner of Advance Drywall, died Wednesday.

Memorial services were held in Fort Myers. LENT, MICHAEL 46, of Kaw-kawlin, has died. Graveside services 1 p.m. today at Fort Custer Cemetery, Agusta. Arrangements by Field and Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale.

MESSERLE, GRACE (NEUMANN), 93, of Monroe, died May 29. Graveside services 11 a.m. today at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt WHITE, ANDREW 64, of St Louis, formerly of Lansing, died June 4. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. STATE LOTTERY Thursday DAILY GAME: 440 -Q DAILY-4: 6359 KENO: 3, 11, 16, 20 22, 25, 32, 34, 35, 36 39, 44, 49, 51, 53, 58 -65, 66, 67, 72, 73, 75 You must match six to 10 numbers to win a cash prize.

Wednesday a LOTTO 47: 6, 10, 24, 37, 38, 40 Six-number 1 $8 million SATURDAY'S JACKPOT: $2 million Tuesday CASH 5: 10, 19, 21, 32, 37 INGHAM COUNTY Sentences JUDGE JAMES R. GIDDINGS Angela Rene Crozier, 22, 2600 Green-belt, Lansing, attempted uttering and publishing, three years probation, seven days in jail, credit for one day, $2, 148.92 restitution, 120 hours volunteer work, be full time school, employed or vocational training, complete GED, $30 Crime Victims Rights. Steven Mark Raleigh, 32, 1902 Barrett, Lansing, criminal sexual conduct, first degree, 2y2 to 20 years in prison, credit for 49 days, counseling for sex offenders, $30 Crime Victims Rights. Robert Arturo Eliaszewicz, 32, 717 Cleveland, Lansing, trespassing, 90 days probation, $150 costs, restitution to be determined, $30 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. Karen Lynn Lockner, 31, 732 Maple-hill Lansing, two counts of larceny by conversion, three years probation, 30 days in jail to be served on weekends, $100 costs, $30 to Crime Victims Rights Fund.

Terry Lee Smith, 21, 2410 W. Willow, Lansing, carrying a pistol in an automobile, six months in jail with credit for 56 days, balance of sentence to be suspended upon payment of $250 costs and $30 to Crime Victims Rights Fund; attempted possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, two years probation, first four months in jail with credit for 56 days, tether program for 90 days, $250 costs, $30 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. HOWELL BIRD LOIS 81, retired teacher, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Methodist Church.

Arrangements by MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell. OKEMOS FISCHER, ROLAND 67, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Okemos Community Church. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing.

KIRKPATRICK, ALEX 84, Auto Owner's Insurance retiree, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Gorsline-Runciman Williamston Chapel PORTLAND SMITH, RENA, 90, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield KINDRED: To David H.

and Lynette J. (Harris) Kindred, Grand Ledge, a daughter, Sierra Marie, May 31. KOSCHAY: To Steven R. and Mar-yJo Koschay, Grand Ledge, a daughter, Celia Michelle, May 31. McMANUS: To John W.

and Laurie T. McManus, 2384 Bellevue Highway, Charlotte, a son, James Robert, May 31. RIGGS: To Laura A. Riggs, no address given, a daughter, Emily Ann McCarty, May 31. ROWLEE: To Brenda K.

Rowlee, 356 S. Jefferson Mason, a son, Brandon Lee Parker, May 31. SPARROW CLUM: To Michael B. Cium and Adele L. (Hart) Wasson, no address given, a daughter, Kandis Keli Gum, May 27.

D1SBROW: To Scott D. and Cindy G. Disbrow, 714 Peachtree Place, Mason, a son, Zachary Scott, May 31. HENGESBACH: To Warren R. and Dicksie A.

(Bellant) Hengesbach, DeWitt, a daughter, Abigail LeAnn, May 31. HOWELL: To David A. Howell and Katrina M. Betros-Howell, Lansing, a son, Michael Donald, May 31. BIRTHS LANSING GENERAL REEVES: To Kenneth J.

and Barbara J. Reeves, Lansing, a son, Kevin Phillip, May 31. Compiled by staff writers Hugh Leach and Sally Trout. For Paid Obituary Notices, Call 377-1104 Memorioms and Cards of Thanks Appear in Cbssifkation 067 the Cassified section. DEATHS AND FUNERALS 'lit.

the Bath Baptist Church with Dr. Richard G. Cole, Pastor officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Gorsline-Runciman Co.

DeWitt Chapel beginning Saturday, 2 p.m. where family visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Pettit to the Bath Baptist Church. I 'v will be held Monday, June 8, 1992, 3 p.m.

at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor George Rutgers of the Eaton Rapids First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4-7 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Visiting Nurse Hospice in his memory.

sister, Julie (Chris) Parent; 5 grandchildren, Derek, Brandon, Tawny, Candise and Robbie; several aunts and uncles, including 1 special aunt, Julia De-Cair; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Delta Chapel with Mr. W. Robert Palmer officiating.

Interment will follow in North Eagle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice in his memory. '-i iftiiMi iJ chael D. Murphy, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St.

Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Casket bearers will be her nine grandsons, Ralph, Richard, Larry and Charles Cas-carilla, Frank DeRose II, John Campione, Guy, Joseph and James DeRose. Friends may call at the Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing on Friday from 6-9 p.m. A Vigil Service will be prayed at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lansing Catholic Central co Frank DeRose Library Fund; Hospice of Greater Lansing Visiting Nurse Service, 4801 Wil-loughby Road, Suite 7, Holt; or St.

Vincent De-Paul Society, 1020 S. Washington, Lansing in memory of Mrs. DeRose. 1977. Her energy, her constant cheerfulness, and her enthusiasm in advocating for fair treatment for women, Hispanics, and the handicapper community will be missed on the national and local levels.

She is survived by her loving husband; her father, Dr. Bernardo Villegas; her brothers, Dr. Bernard Villegas of El Paso, Rev. Robert Villegas CSC of Chamberino; and her aunt, Dorothy Olivares. A memorial service will be held at St.

Mary's Cathedral in Lansing at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Friends welcomed afterwards for fresh-ments at the Arellano's home, 2170 Seminole, Okemos. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your local chapter of the Alzheimer Foundation or the American Diabetic Association. DeROSE, PASQUALINA East Lansing Age 94, died June 4, 1992.

Born ADril 29. world with his beloved companion of 30 years, Hilde Wright. He retired from Auto Owner's Insurance Co. October 1, 1972 after 22 years of faithful service. He was active in many service organizations, including that which is now known as Administrative Management Society, formerly known as NOMA.

He served as President from 1957-58, Board of Directors and again as President 1960-61. For his many years of faithful service, he received the coveted Diamond Award. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Mary; granddaughter, Mary Rae; and devoted and beloved companion, Hilde Wright Services will be held Saturday, June 6, 1 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Williamston Chapel.

Interment in Summit Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel beginning Friday, 2 p.m. where the family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. are left with fond memories of the one we love; a devoted wife, mother and nana.

Someone who al-way carried a sense of humor. Someone who always cared for others; she knew how to make a person feel special because she was so special. Her personality went with her accent and we all loved to hear her talk, yes, it was her English heritage. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; daughter, Sharon Anderson of Haslett; son, David and daughter-in-law, Sandra of Holt; stepdaughter, Berenice and son-in-law, Edmund Danielewicz of Hastings; 9 grandchil- dren and 3 great" grandchildren. Funer.

al services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday? June 8, 1992 at ther Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Rev. Joseph Spackman officiating. The family will receive their friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the Funeral Home.

For those wishing, contributions may be made to the If 1898 in Santo Ippolito, Italy tne daughter of Pietro Caruso and Maria Spag-nuolo Caruso. Mrs. BREININGER, DREXELL E. "DREX1 Ft Myers, FL DeRose immigrated to Age 65, died June 3, 1992 at his resi MERWIN, DOUGLAS JAMES, SR. KIRKPATRICK, ALEX "SANDY" Okemos HEISER, MONTE L.

Lansing dence. He was born in Lansing and moved to Ft. Myers in 1971, where he was owner of Advance Drywall until his retirement in 1 989. Mr. Breininger was a member of 94th Infantry Division and was a veteran of World War II in the U.S.

Army. Leslie Age 53, died Wednesday, June 3. 1992. American Cancer VORHAUER, DELIA VILLEGAS Best friend and companion of William Fe-derico Vorhauer for 23 years, returned to her Lord on June 1st, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 17, 1940, the youngest of three natural and one adopted children of Consuelo Olivares Villegas (deceased) and Dr.

Bernardo Villegas of El Paso, TX. She graduated from El Paso High School, where she was Editor of The Tatler. She went on to Rosary College in Illinois. In Chicago in 1968, she ran the nation's most successful Manpower Development Training program for Hispanic men, under the auspices of The Cardinal's Committee for the Spanish Speaking. President Johnson and Secretary of Labor, John Gardner, recognized her efforts with a presidential medal.

She married and helped her husband through graduate school in Cambridge, MA. She later received a graduate degree in Sociology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 1974. She founded Mujeres Unidas de Michigan in 1974, and was co-chair of the Michigan delegation to the International Womens Conference in Houston, in Age 68, died Thursday, June 4, 1992 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1924 in Eaton RaDids, Doue was em- Surviving are his wife ety or Hospice. Inter" ment will be in the-Meadowbrook tery-in Mulliken.

Dloved with Metal Ma- of 43 years, Lois Brein PETTIT, L.D. Bath Age 77, died June 3, 1992 in Lansing. Born March 27, 1915 in Lansing, Mr. Pettit retired from Dale Steel Co. as a Press Operator; was a Bath Police Security Guard; participated in all Bath community activities; and was a member of the Bath Baptist Church.

Mr. Pettit is survived by his wife of 39 years, Thelma Mae; 6 daughters, Rosanna (Clifford) Potter of DeWitt, Millie (Joe) Hunter of Bath, Alberta (Jeffrey) Pulice of St. Johns, Alta Wagner and Mary Buffmeyer, both of Lansing, and Norma Jean Myers of Florida; 3 sons, Thomas and Mark Pettit, both of Bath, Larry Pettit of Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Bertha Blan-chard of Arizona; mother-in-law, Gladys Clark of South Carolina; several nephews and nieces; many loving friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond in 1987. Funeral services will be Monday, 1 p.m.

at the United Mates, arriving in New York at Island November 1919. On April 25, 11920, she married frank DeRose, Sr. at Mary's Cathedral, She resided "ttlie Lansing area 1920. Preceding Sein death were her Ihusband, Frank, Sr. 0973); son, Frank, Jr.

(1963); and daughter, Filice (1991). Surviving are 3 sons, (Janet) of East tansing, Michael (Pat) of Okemos and Paul (Anne) of Okemos; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mary Campione of Owosso, Mrs. Virginia Charles) Cascarilla of Lansing and Mrs. Jane (Alfred) Spagnuolo of Lansing; son-in-law, Angelo Filice of Lansing; 29 grandchildren; iff great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; her loving caregiver, San-'die Roles of Lansing.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Road, East Lansing with the Rev. Mi chine Company in inger; 2 daughters, Lansing for 24 years, Dawn (Jack) Mitchell retiring in 1979; and and Brenda Brein- was a veteran of World inger, both of Ft My- War II serving in the ers; 2 granddaughters, U.S. Army.

He loved Jaclyn and Andrea FUNERAL Mitchell of Ft Myers; 2 brothers, Orville and Died June 4, 1992 in Okemos, ML He was born September 7, 1907 in Kirkcubright, Scotland; entering New York City via Ellis Island. He arrived in the U.S.A. June 20, 1928, where he came directly to Barnes Estate in Williamston, now known as Brook-shire Inn. On November 28, 1929 he married Rae Elizabeth Barnes in a formal ceremony at the residence. She preceded him in death in 1953.

In 1957, he sold the estate and was able to participate in his favorite sport of golf without ever having to mow the lawn again. Along with this, he also was able to realize his other passion for travel, going about the Mr. Heiser had been employed with Regency Oldsmobile as an Auto Painter. He was a member of the South Lansing Church of Christ, and for 25 years was a member of the Lansing Muzzle Loading Gun Club. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and camping.

Mr. Heiser was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph G. and Mildred R. (Bengry) Heiser. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sheila 4 daughters, Tammy (Robert) McClary of Rockport, TX, Kim A.

Heiser, Kerry Lazzell and Vicki Heiser, all of Lansing; brother, Randy (Margaret) Heiser; DUNHAM, WINIFRED Sunfield Age 69, passed away Thursday, June 4, 1992 at her residence. Mrs. Dunham was born March 31, 1923 in Yorkshire, England and served as a Sergeant in the British Land Army during World War II. She came to America in 1946, was employed at Michigan State University Library, and also worked with her husband in Dunham Realty Co. in Lansing.

She was' a member of the Mulliken United Methodist Church. We camping with his family and will be missed by all of them. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, 2 daughters, Paulette (Don) Soule of Mason and Ja-nette (Stan) Seavey of St Johns; 2 sons, Douglas J. (Paula) Merwin of Leslie and Jerry Jay (Linda) Merwin of Mason; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and mother, Jerrene Bartlett of Eaton Rapids. Funeral services KOENIGSKNECHT, CELESTA M.M.

Lansing Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church A Vigil Service will be held 8:15 p.m. Friday in the Tiffany Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Douglas Breininger; and 2 sisters, Dolly Schultz and Patricia McCarn, all of Michigan; nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held in Ft Myers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 8290 College Ft Myers, FL 33919. Arrangements by the National Cremation Society. 1.