Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 8

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1986 Lansing women recover stolen property Lottery Tuesday's daily number: 264 Tuesday's Daily-4: 3036 and Wednesdays; Kingsley Community Center, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays; Cristo Rey Community Center, 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and Foster Community Center, 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are required. For more information, call 353-4400 Black soldiers' history presented In celebration of Black History Month Lansing Community College's division of Arts and Sciences is co-sponsoring a presentation on the history of the black soldier in the United States Army. The presentation by Hondon Hargrove, author of "Buffalo Soldiers in Italy: Black Americans in World War II," will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Old Central Building lecture hall.

Licenses From 1B vote with Liz Schweitzer voting against it. The four businesses experienced numerous instances of minors in possession of alcohol as well as other liquor law violation in 1985. Dority's original four points were: Establishing a well-understood sequence of communication to license holders regarding the cumulative number of liquor related violations. Two Lansing women recovered a video cassette recorder stolen from their home when they chased a burglar into woods near their Elizabeth Street home. Lansing police later tracked footprints in the snow and about 12 blocks away arrested 15-year-old Lansing youth in connection with the burglary.

youth was taken to the Ingham County juvenile home. JoAnne Mahoney, 29, of 1918 Elizabeth, told police she heard someone in the house and went outside where she saw someone running out the front door with a maroon bag. Mahoney, joined by her roommate, Deborah Wieber, chased the man to the edge of the woods west of the house where he dropped the bag containing the VCR and jewelry, police said. South Waverly Road store robbed Eaton County sheriff's deputies are searching for two men armed with handgun who robbed the Hop-In store, 4820 S. Waverly Road, of an undetermined amount of cash about 11 p.m.

Tuesday. Deputies described the suspects as two black males, one wearing a green Army jacket and the other a light-colored jacket. The suspects were seen fleeing from the scene on foot, deputies said. Compiled from staff and Associated Press reports. Also: Driver apparently had heart attack A Lansing man who heart attack at the wheel arrival at Lansing General ing police said.

The victim was identified 63, of 900 Long Blvd. Police said Strong's van 3205 Aurelius Road and saw him slumped over on apparently suffered a massive of his van was dead on Hospital Tuesday, Lans- as Donovan Ross Strong, ran off the road in front of stopped. Witnesses said they the passenger seat. MSU students offer help on tax forms A free program to assist low-income families and individuals in preparing their income tax returns is being offered by the Michigan State University Service Learning Center. The program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program 1 (VITA), provides student volunteers MSU's business and accounting schools to help pretax forms those with incomes of $15,000 or pare for less, and also for the handicapped, elderly and students.

Service locations and times are the MSU Service Learning Center, 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays Trial From 1B keys. He said Detective Sgt. William Rinckey of the State Police Fire Marshal Division investigated both fires and will testify that both were set in a similar manner with a flammable liquid. Spence was not charged in the Detroit Street fire, Fitzgerald said, because the Ingham County prosecutor's office determined it would be difficult to convict him without a confession.

But Fitzgerald asked Shuster to permit him to introduce the facts about the fire in Ingham County as a means of "identifying" Spence through a "prior bad act." Fitzgerald said Helen Kiwala will testify that Spence, before the Detroit Street fire, said he "was going to trash the place." Kiwala was the complaining witness at Spence's trial on charges that he knifed her last summer after the Grand Ledge fire which resulted in the felonious assault conviction last Sept. 5. Charles R. Stiles, Spence's attorney, asserted "this whole case is garbage" and asked for a threeweek adjournment if he is forced "to defend this man on the fire on Detroit Street." Shuster denied that motion and another one to sequester the jury so it couldn't read or hear news reports mentioning the earlier fire. But he ruled for a special hearing before the jury is assembled today to discuss whether the previous fire evidence will be ad- Downtown From 1B body needs to keep a reasonable pace in making decisions, said Boyd, who believes the council at times stalls progress by assuming administrative responsibilites.

Benavides said McKane will indeed be a pivotal figure in the effort. A three committee of the council, which Benavides hopes to appoint Thursday, will work with McKane, his designees from various departments, and with Mitchell, the council president said. Lansing 2000, a non-profit organization, was identified by Mitchell, McKane and Benavides as the key community player. All Obituaries three are members of the citizens' group, whose sole purpose is to upgrade downtown Lansing. Joseph Reid, a local attorney and developer, heads Lansing 2000.

Its membership roster of about 30 individuals includes Carolyn DiBiaggio, wife of Michigan 1 State University President John DiBiaggio, and other prominent persons media experts, Realtors, bankers, restaurant owners, school officials and attorneys among them. "We are probably the only organization that has as its exclusive objective the downtown area," Reid said. "We are really excited about this this is a big step for downtown Lansing." BAHR, DEBRA LYNN, 24, of Charlotte, died Tuesday. Services 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

BARKER, GALEN 94, of Lansing, former combustion engineer, died Monday. Services 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. CALDO, LUCILLE 97, of Corunna, died Saturday. Services 2:30 p.m.

Thursday at Nelson-House-McDougall Chapel. CHEESMOND, WILLIAM, 76, of 416 Park, Mason, died Saturday. Services 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason. CONLAN, PAUL 79, of East Lansing, died Tuesday.

Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. COULING, HELEN, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Palmer-Bush Funeral Home. CURTIS, BERNARD 58, of Midland, Texas, formerly of Charlotte, former Balcor Corporation employee, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m.

Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. DAWSON, JAMES 28, of Chicago, formerly of Lansing, died Saturday. DENNING, WILLIE 66, of 1112 Regent, former Pennsylvania Avenue Church of God deacon, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Friday at Pennylvania Avenue Church of God.

Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. EGGLESTON, HUBERT 72, of Crystal, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal. FRIES, HENRY, 85, of 132 N.

Rayner, Mason, former carpenter, died Tuesday. Services 2:30 p.m. Friday at Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason. GRINNELL, BERNEICE, 85, of 3882 Dobie Road, Okemos, died Tuesday. Services 11:30 a.m.

Friday at Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. HANSON, RUSSELL of Lakeland, retired director of Michigan Animal Breeders Association, died Saturday. Memorial services Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Lakeland. No local services. Arrangements by Thornton-Holcom Funeral Home, Lakeland.

HOLMES, MAE 93, formerly of Williamston, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Williamston Chapel. KRAUSS, LESLIE 84, of 1226 Red Oak Lane, East Lansing, cofounder of Spartan Plastics died Monday. Services 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

LIPSETT, JAY 90, of 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lasing, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home. MARTENIS, DIANE 14, of Owosso, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Friday at Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso.

MERLINGTON, HORACE 81, formerly of Lansing, died Monday. Arrangements by Bliss Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. NELSON, MARIAN 69, of Potterville, retired Lynn Owens Jewelry store employee, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Friday at St.

Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. RAUSCH, ALPHONSE, 92, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Arrangements by Palmer-Bush Funeral Home. SCARLETT, PAUL 27, of Okemos, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. STRONG, DONOVAN 63, of 900 Long died Monday. Services 11:30 a.m.

Thursday at Estes-Leadley Holt Chapel. BEVERLY 52, of 324 Mosley, former Michigan Millers TAYLOR, Insurance Association employee, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Eaton County Animal Control, 1085 Independence, Charlotte, will be open to sell dog licenses from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Saturday. Licenses may also be obtained by presenting a rabies certificate and a $3 fee to a township or city treasurer, or by mailing both to Animal Control. A Multimedia Standard First Aid Course will be offered at Clinton Memorial Hospital at St. Johns March 4 and 6 from 6 p.m.

to 10 p.m. each day. Correction A story in Tuesday's editions incorrectly indicated Ingham Circuit Judge Jack W. Warren's term ends at the end of the year. He was elected in November 1984 to a sixyear term that ends Jan.

1, 1991. Ingham judges whose terms do expire this year are Thomas Brown and James Giddings, who were elected in 1980. From 1B Reaching a common understanding of the numbers and types of violations which may establish a threshold for staff recommendations of non-renewal. Identifying methods and procedures for license holders to reduce the number and severity of liquor-related violations. I Reaching an understanding that these procedures and standtion of renewal or non-renewal.

ards will apply 1 to the is more regulated Deaths and funerals funerals Age 85, died February 18, 1986. He was born March 30, 1900 in Pekin, IL. Mr. Fries was a carpenter in the Mason area for many years and was a veteran of W.W. serving in the U.S.

Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal M. and 1 son, Jerry Ray Fries. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Bess Opdyke of Petosky and Mrs.

Du Wayne (Louise) Graves of Mason; 4 sons, Vincent Johnson of Roscommon, MI, Henry L. Fries of Elmira, MI, Arthur Fries of Lansing, and Jack Fries of Mason; 32 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Ball-Dunn Chapel, Gorsline-Runciman Mason with the Rev. Gerald W.

Bowen officiating. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chapel 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

DENNING, WILLIE SR. 1112 Regent FRIES, HENRY 132 N. Rayner St. Mason Age 66, died February 17, 1986 at his residence. Mr.

Denning had been a resident of Lansing for 33 years and was a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent of Pennsylvania Avenue Church of God. Surviving are the wife, Mary; 5 daughters, Ms. Donna Arnold and Patrice Denning, both of Lansing, Mrs. Jetton Jameson and Mrs. Denise Burrough, both of Detroit and Ms.

Darlene Denning of Atlanta, GA; 7 sons, Mark and Willie, both of Lansing, Dwight of Kalamazoo, Steven of England, Brian of Fort Knox, KY, Ruben Arnold of Capitol Heights, MD and Adrian Arnold of Fairfield, CA; 4 sisters; 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 1986 at Pennsylvania Avenue Church of God with Elder Cary McLaurine officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Church Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Arrangements by the Riley Funeral Home. For than the liquor industry," attorney Norman Farhat, who represented the four businesses, told the council. When minors are found to be drinking and ticketed by East Lansing police, Farhat said, the place of business is not notified of any hearing and the bar owner cannot defend himself. The tickets are issued to the minor and not to the business, Farhat said, and East Lansing liquor license policy does not specifically mention minors in possession viola- Marilyn of Trufant, MI and Lawrence and wife, Dorothy of Dimondale; 1 daughter, Frances Perry of Lansing; a foster brother, Paul Schaefer of Tell City, IN; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian in 1976.

The family will receive their friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be prayed Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with Rev. Fr.

David Doepker officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Pallbearers will be members of the D.A.V. Capitol City Chapter KRAUSS, LESLIE W.

1226 Red Oak Lane East Lansing Age 84, passed away on February 17, 1986. He was born in Chesaning, MI on June 12, 1901 and had lived in the Lansing and Holt areas for most of his life. He was employed at Motor Wheel retiring in 1966. In 1960, he cofounded with his son, Charles, Spartan Plastics, Inc. of Holt, where until his death he was Vice-President and Chairman of the Board.

Surviving are wife, Ethel son, Charles H. and his wife, Helen J. Krauss of Mason; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Kenneth Gutzki of Eaton Rapids; 5 grandchildren, Brant Krauss, Gregory, Douglas, Kathleen, and Gayle Gutzki; 2 great grandchildren. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Robert E.

Betts, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Eaton Rapids at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with interment in Deepdale Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Brant Krauss, Gregory Gutzki, Douglas Gutzki, Troyl Anderson, Daniel Lauzun, and Phillip Caruss. Funeral Home visitation will begin at 12 Noon Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association (Em2 physema) or Hospice of Lansing. Notices, Call 377-1104 tions as a reason for non-renewal. cause of we want "This community, exists beto admit it or not," Farhat said. "They (students) do need regulation and control, just like our children do. The majority are under age 21.

They're going to drink. I'm not saying it's right. They're going to drink." Farhat said the bar owners were willing to discuss possible solutions with the city. "They don't want to go to war in the community in which they do business," he said. BARKER, GALEN D.

Lansing Age 94, died February 17, 1986. Born April 27, 1891 in Cameron, MO, Mr. Barker had been a resident of Lansing since 1929 and had been a combustion engineer, doing extensive research and development of home oil heating systems. He was a veteran of W.W. I and a member of of Barracks Mr.

Barker is survived by his wife, Evelyn A. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday one hour prior to service time.

NELSON, MARIAN J. 7101 Fhaner Rd. Potterville Mrs. Nelson, age 69, died February 17, 1986. She was a retired salesperson for Lynn Owens Jewelery Store.

She is survived by her husband, Harold; 3 brothers, Joe Owens of Lansing, Paul Owens of California, and Robert Owens of Texas; sister, Kay Harringer of Flint. The Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. The Funeral Mass will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St.

Marys Catholic Church in Charlotte with Fr. John 0. Hayes officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. DAWSON, JAMES G.

Chicago, IL Formerly of Lansing Born June 3, 1957 in New York City. Age 28, died January 15 at Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL. James was the son of Gloria Granger Dawson, who preceded him in death (1964); grandson of the late Gerald G. "Doc" Granger, photographer. He is survived and was raised by maternal grandparents, Catherine and Jack Leith, formerly of Lansing and now living in Las Vegas, NV.

He is also survived by an uncle, Gerald and wife, Virginia Granger and many loving cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. James graduated from Sexton High in 1975 and graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree, August, 1979. GRINNELL, BERNEICE 3882 Dobie Rd. Okemos Age 85, died February 18, 1986. Born June 30, 1900 in Orleans, MI, Mrs.

Grinnell 'was a member of Peoples Church in East Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milon J. in 1984. Surviving are 1 son and daughter-in-law, M. Craig and Virginia Grinnell of Lansing; 3 grandchildren, Charles M.

Grinnell of Holt, Mrs. Richard (Diana) Unrath, and Mark L. Grinnell, both of Lansing; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:30 a.m. at the Gorsline- East Chapel, East Lansing with the Rev.

Dr. Richard E. Murdoch, Sr. Pastor of Peoples Church officiating. Interment will be in Deepdale Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Thursday, 6-8 p.m. STRONG, DONOVAN R. 900 Long Blvd. Age 63, passed away February 17, 1986. He was born in Shepardsville, MI and had lived in the Holt and Lansing areas for most of his life.

He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was a member of the Eagle Lodge of Grayling, MI, the Elks Lodge of Angola, IN, the American Legion, and the Voiture 40 et8 Chateau of Lansing. He was the beloved father of Sharron Spenny and son-in-law, Harry A. Spenny, II of Lansing; beloved grandfather of Michael, Theresa, and Jeffrey Spenny, all of Lansing; and a very special friend of Marylou Ryder of Lansing; also surviving are 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Religious services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday in the Estes-Leadley Holt Chapel with Rev. David M. Milbourn of the First Presbyterian Church of Holt officiating with interment in Deepdale Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joe James, Ted Daft, Michael Spenny, and Jeffrey Spenny. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association in memory of Mr. Strong. BAHR, DEBRA LYNN Flanders Rd. Charlotte MARTENIS, DIANE L. 1607 Young St.

Owosso Age 14, passed away February 18, 1986 at a local hospital. She was born in Owosso, December 14, 1971. She attended Owosso Elementary and Junior High Schools. She also attended Owosso Wesleyan Church and belonged to 4-H and the C. F.

Youth Camp. Diane had a lifelong fight with Cystic Fibrosis and was a Poster Child. She was the child of Gary and Jane (Sherwood) Martenis. Surviving father, Gary and step mother, Linda Marie; 2 sisters, Lene Diann and Mysti Monica; 2 step brothers, Eric Vincent and Chad Vincent; 1 step sister, Amber Marie Vincent, all at home; mother of Owosso; grandmother, Cecilia Martenis of Owosso; grandmother, Mrs. Sam (Nellie) Sherwood of Ovid; step grandparents, Richard and Betty Ackels of Ovid; step great grandmother, Edith Young of Ovid; and step grandparents, Glenn and Lillian Conger of Owosso.

The family suggests memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Services will be Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the JenningLyons Chapel, Owosso with the Rev. Ronald McClung officiating. Burial at East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos.

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Funeral Home. RAUSCH, ALPHONSE Lansing Age 92, died Tuesday, February 18, 1986 at local hospital. He was a resident of Lansing most of his life, coming from Tell City, IN, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and was a life time member of the D.A.V. v.me Capitol City Chapter Mr.

Rausch is survived by sons, Donald and wife, Paid Obituary Age 24, Miss Bahr passed away February 18, 1986 in Charlotte after a lengthy illness. She was a 1979 graduate of Charlotte High School and is survived by her parents, Charles and Jolene Bahr; her sister, Candy; brother, Todd; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Griffen, all of Charlotte; grandfather, Frank Hominga of Cadillac; step grandmother, Doris Bahr of Olivet. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 20 at the Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip P. Palmer officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. CURTIS, BERNARD D.

Midland, TX Formerly of Charlotte Age 58, died February 15, 1986 in Midland, TX. He was a maintenance manager for Balcor Corporation, and a veteran of World War II with the 82nd Airborne. Surviving are his wife, Sally; his mother, Mabel of Texas; 3 sons, Clay of Flint, Tyson and Dale of Memphis, TN; 2 grandchildren; a brother, Terry; 3 sisters, Kay Warren, Wilma Curry, and Glenna Schmidt. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home with burial in Gresham Cemetery.

TAYLOR, BEVERLY A. 324 Mosley Age 52, died February '17, 1986. Born September 25, 1933 in Mecosta County, MI, Mrs. Taylor had been employed as an underwriter with the Michigan Millers Insurance Co. for 23 years.

She is survived by her husband, Leo; 1 daughter, Karen Taylor Los Angeles, CA; 2 sons, Michael of Los Angeles, CA and David Taylor of Fort Campbell, KY; 1 grandchild, Heather Taylor; 2 brothers; 3 sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m. at the GorslineRunciman Lansing Chapel. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m..