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Lansing State Journal Sunday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. FUNERALS Burgett, Grace A.

Lansing, MI Born December 29, 1918 in Ladoga, Indiana, passed away on September 7, 2004, at the age of 85. She was a graduate of Indiana University and CaseWestern Reserve Univer- sity and retired as a Librarian. Grace served in numerous community activities. She was past president of the YWCA Board of Directors; past president of Zonta Club of Lansing; past president of Chapter BZ of PEO. She was also active in Plymouth Congregational Church, serving as Chairman the Library Committee; past president of Mayflower Circle; and past president of Women's Fellowship.

She was also a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn A Burgett, whom she married on August 25, 1946; and brother, Robert Ashby. Surviving are: sons, Roger (Vicki) Burgett of Ann Arbor and David (Brigitte) Burgett of Bethesda, 6 grandchildren; sister, Marianna (Dr. Glenn) Irwin of Indianapolis, IN; sister-in-law, Susan (Robert) Ashby of Indianapolis, IN; and five nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. River, Lansing, with the Rev. Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr.

officiating. Inurnment will be in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sparrow Hospice Services in memory of Grace A.

Burgett. Dignity' Estes-Leadley 325 W. Washtenaw Lansing, MI estesleadley.com Jamison, Frances D. Charlotte, MI Charlotte, MI Frances Dorothy Jamison, 84, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte. Frances is survived by sons, Jim (Pat) VanWormer of Charlotte, Dick (Faith) VanWormer of Indiana and daughDorothy (Carl) Bushre of Mesick; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Marion Jones of Lansing and Barbara (Jim) Jones of Cadillac.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 11, 2004, at First Assembly of God, East Lansing, with Pastor Curt Dalaba officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813 or First Assembly of God, 2717, West East Lansing, MI 48823.

Arrangements are by Burkhead Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. Swagler, John W. Largo, FL and Lansing, MI Age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 2004. A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at St.

Casimir Catholic Church, 815 Sparrow Lansing, with Fr. Bill Lugger as celebrant. A memorial visitation will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m., and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the SIDS Foundation in memory of John W.

Swagler. 325 W. Washtenaw Lansing, MI www.estesleadley.com Family To Family PJB PALMER, BUSH JENSEN Family Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel Delta Chapel 520 East Mt. Hope Ave. 6020 West Saginaw (517) 484-5349 (517) 323-7890 Allen R.

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Meghann M. J. Vreibel, McEntee, Director Director NFDA Chad H. House, Director Emeritus Pursuit Of Award Excellence Winner 482-1533 0000007990 5B L. ANDERSON Assistant City Editor 377-1213 E-mail: www.lsj.com Deaths Lansing Beers, Earl Leroy, 87, died DEATHS Bean, Rev.

Bobby Louis Lansing, MI In 1959, Pastor Bobby Bean moved to Lansing, MI. Pastor Bobby Bean married the love of his life on June 1968. this union they had three children, Patricia, Qunita, Rasheeda. Pastor Bobby Bean served as a Deacon at True Light Missionary Baptist Church for 11 years. He was called to the minison July 29, 1979 and served 1 year as an Associate Minister.

On October 30, 1980, Pastor Bobby Bean was called to Pastor True Light Missionary Baptist Church of Lansing, MI. He served as Pastor for over 23 years. He was a member of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, Chain Lake District Association and Lansing Pastors Conference. Pastor Bean retired from General Motors October 1, 2001 after 31 years of service. Pastor Bean's highlights of his life were GOD, his family, especially his wife, Rosia, and his ministry, his home and education.

Pastor Bean loved his whole entire family from parents, sister, brothers, wife, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and his host of cousins and his church family. Rev. Bean was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Mae Bean, and brothers, Nathaniel, Jimmy, Billy, Marty, Woodel and John Bean. Rev. Bobby L.

Bean departed this life at 5:05 PM on Sunday, September 5, 2004, at Ingham Medical Regional Center at age 63. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving' devoted wife, Rosia Bean; 3 daughters, Patricia Ann Holiday (Anthony), Min. Qunita Rene Williamson (Rev. Marc), and Rasheeda Lee Bean (his angel) all of Lansing; 2 grandchildren, Ziquariah and Amera; father, Ed Bean of Colmesneil, TX; brothers, Gary of Luftkin, TX, Jerry (Grace), Charles, Edward (Cissy) and Rev. James (Bertha) all of Houston, TX; sister, Jannie Bean Marshall of Colmesneil, TX; uncle, Johnnie Powe of Pontiac, MI; godson, Tremayne Hollins of Lansing, MI; adopted play son, Tavaris Jackson.

Friends may visit Rev. Bean Thursday, September 9 AM -4 PM at The Riley Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends at 7 PM at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1147 Maple St. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 10, at 1 PM at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 3403 Franette, with Rev. James Hines officiating. Pastor Bobby Louis Bean, born January 17, 1941, was the 6th child of 13 children of Bertha Mae (Powe) Bean and Ed Bean in Colmesneil, TX.

He accepted Christ at an early age. Owens, Ada M. (Martenies) Lansing, MI Born June 6, 1924, in Bath; died September 5, 2004, at the age of 80. Mrs. Owens was a member of Pennway Church of God and was the first Girl Scout Leader in Haslett, serving in this position for 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Martenies and Martin D. Owens. Surviving are her children, Beverly of Arizona, Carrie (Wes) Wyskowski of Grand Ledge, Kathy (Jack) Dewey of Lansing, Linda' (Michael) Gay and Robin (Phillip) Burris both of Arizona, Tim Martenies of Waterford, Tom Martenies of Ypsilanti, Lori Martenies of Stockbridge, and Mary (Tony), Mullins of Ypsilanti; 9 grandchildren; 7 great and special nephew, Jim (Jerry) Genson. Interment Services will be held Thursday, September 9, 11 AM in East Lawn Memory Gardens Chapel, Okemos, with the Rev. Earl VanSipe of Pennway Church of God, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the GorslineRunciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Lansing, on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those desiring may make contributions to Special Olympics Area Eight, 2901 Wabash Lansing, MI 48910, in memory of Mrs. Ada M.

Owens. Wednesday SEPTEMBER 8, 2004119:2 Coffey, Velma Evelyn, 86, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. today at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Crawford, Ivan, 70, died Tues- Death notices Seipp, John Carl Coral Gables, FL Formerly of Lansing, MI Age 83, was reunited with his soulmate, Dorothy, on August 31, 2004.

Born September 14, 1920, he was able to spend almost 55 years with the love of his life prior to her death. He attended the United States Naval Academy and served in the Pacific during WWII. Following the war, he worked for General Motors and received a Masters in Engineering from the General Motors Institute of Technology. For 30 years, he earned the respect of his community for his honesty and integrity as an automobile dealer. He and Dorothy retired to Coral Gables, FL.

Although he was a respected and successful business man, he was first and foremost a family man, always placing his family before any other obligations. The family he leaves behind will miss his guidance, integrity and love; they include: his children, Jean, John (Bonnie), Jo-An (Hassan); his adoring grandchildren, Jean, Sarah, Cyrus, Skye, Rachel and Genevieve. Funeral services have been held in Coral Gables. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2 2004, Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, Gables, FL 33134. Local Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Dignity 325 W. Washtenaw Lansing, MI www.estesleadley.com Wilbanks, John W. Lansing, MI Age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2004.

Born November 16, 1926 in Lansing, the son of the late John B. and Bessie (Garner) Wilbanks. John was a WWII veteran, serving his country with the U.S. Army in Japan. He retired from Howard Sober Transport Co.

after 36 years of service. John was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was a member of the Mission Service Corp, serving both in Texas and Mexico with SBC. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Virginia 2 sons, Michael L. (Debbie) and Mark W. (Julie) Wilbanks; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Ferguson and Loraine (Paul) Adams.

Funeral services be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church, 4303 S. Martin Luther King with Pastor Justin Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in memory of John W. Wilbanks. Family condolences may be sent to www.palmerbush.com. PJB. PALMER, BUSH JENSEN Family Funeral Homes day.

Memorial services 5 p.m. Saturday at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Rucker, Kyle Micheal, infant son of Kevin Rucker and Cor- are continued Morrow, James Williamston, MI Formerly of Lansing Age 52, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at his home Friday, September 3, 2004, with his family at his side. He was formerly employed with Spartan Roofing. He loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and being a hobby farmer.

James attended the South Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Morrow, and mother, Betty Romankewiz. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Morrow; son, Eric (fiancee, Jacki Biskner) Runions; daughters, Korrie, (Byron) Cavanaugh, Melaine Tejkl, Connie Lynn Martin; 10 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Bob (Linda) Morrow, Jack (Jodie) Morrow, and Steve (Betsy) Romankewiz; 3 sisters, Bonnie (Ed) Martinko, Cindy (Greg) Brush, and Melissa Class; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, September 9, 2004, at South Church Nazarene, Rev. Dr.

Harold DeMott officiating. Interment will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt, MI. The family will receive friends today from 2:30 to 4:30 and 8:00 PM at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Cribley, Robert E. "Crib" East Lansing, MI Formerly of Grand Rapids (Kathy) Cribley Steve (Michele) Cribley of Castle Rock, CO, and Tom (Diane) Cribley of Windsor, CO; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Also surviving him are his wife, Wilma, of 26 years; her son, Dave (Jill) Whitmore of Indian River; her 2 daughters, Jan Whitmore Lansing and Mary of Harbor Springs; and her 3 grandchildren. Robert was a veteran of WWII and was a longtime member and Elder of Cascade Christian Church. He retired as President and Board Chairman of Grand Rapids Supply Company. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, September 9, at 3 PM at Cascade Christian Chapel, 2829 Thornapple River Grand Rapids, 49546. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Cascade Christian Church for the "Chapel The family is being served by the GorslineRunciman Co.

Lansing Chapel, Lansing. Born September 18, 1919, in Ravenna, MI; died September 5, 2004, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian Cribley. Surviving him are 3 sons, Chuck (Kathy) Cribley of Dimondale, Mrock, Thelma M. Monroe, MI Formerly of St.

Johns, MI Age 77, died September 5, 2004. Mrs. Mrock co-owned and operated with her husband, the former Hitching Post Furniture Store in Tecumseh her until husband, 1981. Surviving Mrock her. are Roy Monroe, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 step-son, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 20 grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Monroe, MI. Burial will be at Macon Cemetery, Macon Twp. The family will receive friends at the Rupp Funeral Home from p.m. on Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.

on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute or Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. toria Horne, died Saturday. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Smith, Mary, 77, died Sept.

2. Services noon Thursday at Im- on Page 4B Seidlein, Jeanne Agnes (Sawyer) Mason, MI Born on September 29, 1924, in San Francisco, CA, to Harold and Agnes Sawyer; died September 6, 2004, in Mason MI. Jeanne lived life to the fullest, always seeking joy and pondering life's mysteries. Her sense of humor brightened every life she touched. Jeanne is survived by George, her husband of 58 years; her son, Geoffrey and daughter-in-law, Catherine Emerson; grandchildren, Alison, Anne and Patrick; brother, Donald Sawyer; sisters-in-law, Doris Peckovich and Maureen Sawyer; and numerous nieces and nephews in Michigan, California and Oklahoma.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers, Harold and Alan Sawyer; and sister, Carol Sawyer. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Ingham County Medical Care Facility for their love and attention to Jeanne and to Fr. Pius Poff of Holy Cross Church. Special thanks and prayers are offered to Terry, friendship Tyler and for love the she special brought care, to Jeanne in times most needed. A private memorial service will be held by the family.

Those wishing to make a donation in Jeanne's name may do so to Holy Cross School, 1514 W. Saginaw, being Lansing, served MI 48915. by thee GorslineRunciman Co. East Chapel, East Lansing. Crawford, Ivan A.

Birman, Haslett, MI Age 70 passed away September 7, 2004 after a valiant battle with cancer. Ivan handled his illness with great strength and concern for his family and was truly an inspiration for us all. He was born March 15, 1934 in Lansing, and attended Haslett High He was preceded death mother, Ella Birman and his 'sister Shirley Shumway. Ivan lives on in his three sons, Timothy, Robert (Amy), and Michael (Lisa); his three daughters, Elizabeth Beyer (Kenneth), Colleen CrawfordMohre and Kathleen Beuzekom; his eight beautiful grandchildren, Jamie, Shelley, Alec, Cameron, Braden, Diana Mohre and Holly Yuschak; his loving sister Audrey Reed (Leon); and his niece and nephews. The family extends a special thanks to his friend and boss, Gary Davis and his wife Susan for their love and support during the last few years and to Florence Kendal for always being there for him.

A warm thank you to Marcy you made him smile and touched his heart deeply. A Memorial Service is being held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2004, at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home 101 W. Jolly Lansing. Following the Service, family and friends will celebrate dad's life at his sister's home in Laingsburg.

Fillwock, Frederick J. Lansing, MI Born May 9, 1928, in Lake City; died September 6, 2004, at the age of 76. Mr. Fillwock was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Hazel; sons, Gene wock and Douglas (Bonnie) Fillwock both of Lansing; special daughter-in-law, Caroline Fillwock of Houghton Lake; 2 grandchildren; 2 great 3 brothers sister.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 10, at 11 AM at Capitol City Baptist Church, 5100 W. Willoughby Holt, with the Rev. Erwin E. Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos.

The family will receive friends at the an Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Lansing, on Thursday from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the Church in memory of Mr. Fillwock.

Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend Commemorating the Life Legacy of Barbara Jean Smith 3 11.15.44 9.8.99 The void you left only God could fill, The pain we felt only God could heal, Your legacy of wisdom, courage and strength Continues to inspire us to live in your absence, We find comfort in knowing that "To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord." We Love You are deeply missed. Your Loving Daughter Family manuel's Temple Community Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. SEE PEOPLE JOURNAL Page 4B For paid obituary notices, call 377-1104 Miller, lone L. Lansing, MI Born December 2, 1907, she passed away September 7, 2004 at the age of 96.

She was preceded in death her husband, Floyd sons, Floyd L. Glen, Donald; and brother, Robert (Evelyn) Heinig, Sr. She is survived by daughters, Wanda (Bob) Caulkins and Lorena (Gene) Hill-Reinhart; sister, Erma Foster; a host of grand, greatgrand, and great-greatgrandchildren; along with other family members and many, many friends. Special thanks to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan for their kind and loving, care. Memorial Services will be at Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3611 W.

Jolly Lansing, at 1 PM, Friday, September 10, 2004. Arrangements are by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Larson, Kathleen M. Rives Junction, MI Passed away Suddenly at her home September 5, 2004, at the age of 57. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Marvin, and her mother, Margaret O'Brien.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Watson Funeral Chapel Friday, at 4 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to then Western Education Foundation, 1400 S. Dearing Parma, MI 49269. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6-9 PM at J.L. Watson Funeral Chapel, 2590 Spring Arbor Jackson, MI 49203.

Winegardner, Margaret J. Lansing, MI born on March' 22, 1919, the daughter of William and Maude Gilmore, passed away on September 7, 2004. Margaret was a homemaker, mother, and artist. She was active in animal rights and was a 45 year member of the Lansing Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, W.

Thayer Winegardner. Surviving are: daughters, Wendy (Dave) Dahlke, Sally Winegardner, Anne Lukacovic, and Mary (Gary) Price; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Margaret's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Heartland Hospice and Prestige Way for all of the wonderful care given to their parents in their last days. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with the Rev.

Stephen Ezop officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Estes-Leadley 325 W.

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