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Journal JOURNAL: E-mail: 377-1112 LAURIE Editorial www.lsj.com Assistant HOLLINGER JULY 27, 4B MONDAY 2009 Deaths Lansing Appelgreen, Magdalen 94, of Lansing, retired Consumer's Power Company employee, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home.

Bielecki, Anna Mary, 92, of Lansing, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. today at St. Casimir Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Emmert, Lila 100, of Lansing, died Saturday. Arrangements by EstesLeadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. Kremer, Paul T. 89, of Lansing, retired Oldsmobile final assembly supervisor, died Friday. Services 10 a.m.

today at St. Mary Cathedral. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. Traxcler, Paul 89, of Lansing, retired Michigan 1 National Bank officer, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m.

today at Bretton Woods Covenant Church. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. Voeller, Clarice Mae, 77, of Lansing, state secretary, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Salvation Army.

Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Charlotte Armstrong, Terry 66, of Charlotte, Vietnam War Marine veteran, retired Michigan National Bank loan officer, died Thursday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday at Community of Christ Church, Charlotte. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.

Corunna Butcher, Donald Seward 56, of Corunna, Davenport University teacher, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corunna United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel. DeWitt Ritter, Herbert Elmer, 80, of De Witt, retired Oldsmo- bile employee, died Thursday.

Services 11 a.m. today at Redeemer United Methodist Church, De Witt. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, De Witt Chapel. East Lansing Fleischer, Kay Lane, 69, of East Lansing, retired nurse, died Thursday. Memorial services 1 p.m.

today at Christ United Methodist Church. Arrangements by EstesLeadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. Rose, John 89, of East Lansing, retired Michigan Bell Telephone Co. commercial artist, died Friday. Memorial services 4 p.m.

Wednesday at University United Methodist Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. Eaton Rapids Anderson, Debra Ann, 56, of Eaton Rapids, retired bus driver (Eaton Rapids), died Sunday. Arrangements by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Johnson, James "Marlin," 70, of Eaton Rapids, retired Dan Henry Distributors manager, died Saturday.

Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.

Grand Ledge Boucher, Albert L. "Lee," 80, of Grand Ledge, retired real estate developer, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Church, Grand Ledge.

Arrangements by Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Damer, Marguerite 88, of Grand Ledge, retired state secretary, died July 17. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Okemos Eliasohn-Luebke, Julie 67, of Okemos, retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, East Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel.

FUNERALS Violet D. Boettcher Lansing Violet passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009. She was born Dolly Violet Hatt on March 26, 1917 to Arthur and Anna (Janzen) Hatt at a silver mine near Whitcomb, Montana. She lived most of her life in Lansing and was a proud Eastern High School graduate. She married Bennie Boettcher April 21, 1940.

They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1990 and he passed away that August. She was also pre-deceased by her 5 younger siblings and her son Kenny. Violet is survived by her children, Larry (Sharon), Nancy Norton, Gilbert (Sherry), and 8 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 29, 10:00 a.m., at Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Joe Hwy.

and Broadbent in Delta Twp. Interment will be in North Cemetery. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.palmerbush.com. PJB PALMER, BUSH JENSEN William and Lillian Krieger passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009 at the age of 92. Maurine played organ at South Baptist Church for years and taught piano out of her home.

She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Surviving are her two children; David (Lori) Tomlinson of Charlotte and Jean (Brant) Schultz of Okemos with five grandchildren; Jesse and Sam Schultz, and alone, Zachary, Brandon and Julia Tomlinson. Maurine was preceded in death by her husband Donald Tomlinson in 2000. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the Estes-Leadley Chapel with Pastor Fred Froman officiating.

Interment will follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery. The family receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service. Maurine's family would like to thank Rita Twichell for the loving care she provided to their mom. Memorial contributions, in memory of Maurine Tomlinson, may be made to Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence. Maurine E.

Tomlinson Holt Born August 2, 1916 in Lansing, MI daughter of the late Estes- -Leadleu to 6) MID MICHIGAN'S FINEST Births East Lansing Pricco: To Kevin and Rebecca Pricco, a daughter, Katterina Amalia Pricco, at Sparrow Hospital, July 8. Corp: To Nicholas and Josephine Corp, a son, Noah Andrew Corp, at Sparrow Hospital, July 10. Franco: To Sergio and Elisha Franco, a daughter, Talia Rene' Franco, at Sparrow Hospital, July 13. Tucker: To William IV and Michele Tucker, a daughter, Josalin Lanay Tucker, at Sparrow Hospital, July 14. Johnson: To Timothy and Angela Johnson, a son, Grant Timothy Johnson, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, July 20.

Elsie Fruchey: To Jeffrey and Amanda Fruchey, a daughter, Claire Raelynn Fruchey, at Sparrow Hospital, July 5. Coleman: To Rick Coleman and Joanne Polfus, a daughter, Blake Riley Coleman, at Sparrow Hospital, July 14. Fowler Thelen: To Kent and Britney Thelen, a son, Isaac Joseph Thelen, at Sparrow Hospital, July 13. Fowlerville Davies: To Graham and Stefanie Davies, a daughter, Abbygail Olivia Davies, at Sparrow Hospital, July 11. Grand Ledge Hufnagle: To Tom and Dawn Hufnagle, a son, Elliot James Hufnagle, at Sparrow Hospital, July 7.

Rosales: To Andy and Tammy Rosales, a daughter, Eva Jaclyn Rosales, at Sparrow Hospital, July 14. Schopp: To Kevin and Cheri Schopp, a son, Kalin Lee Schopp, at Sparrow Hospital, July 16. Cheesmond: To Jason Cortez and Kelly Cheesmond, a son, Addison Robert Cheesmond, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, July 22. Holt Hill: To Joe Hill II and Susel Smith, a son, Joe Louis Hill III, at Sparrow Hospital, July 10. -Pettit: To Terry Berry and Charity Pettit, a son, Spencer Peyton Berry-Pettit, at Sparrow Hospital, July 1 11.

White: To Joseph and Stephanie White, a daughter, Colleen Ainsley White, at Greenhouse Birth Center, July 14. Sherwood: To Timothy and Michelle Sherwood, a son, Ethan James Sherwood, at Sparrow Hospital, July 15. Lawton: To Scott and Lynne Lawton, a daughter, Elena Christine Lawton, at Sparrow Hospital, July 17. Watson-Bidle: To Stephen Bidle and Nicole Watson, a son, Destin David Watson-Bidle, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, July 20. Parce: To TJ Parce and Jennifer McNamara, a son, Ethan Jeffery Parce, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, July 21.

Laingsburg Jodway: To Bradley Jodway and Jennifer Walters, a daughter, Kaylee Lynn Jodway, at Sparrow Hospital, July 10. Platte: To Jeff and Talia Platte, a son, Ethan James Platte, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, July 23. Lake Odessa Carter: To Jeffrey and Christine Carter, a daughter, Heidi Nicole Ashley Carter, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, July 13. Helt: To Steven and Janae a son, Logan Thomas Helt, at Sparrow Hospital, July 18. Lansing Paul: To Emmanuel Joseph and Susan Tupko, a daughter, Sabeirina Emmanuel Paul, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, March 16, Mock: To Kevin Mock and Sharon Cole, a daughter, La'Niah Akashia Mock, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, March 23.

Douglas: To Dorothy Castro, a daughter, Ne'Azia Douglas, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, March 26. Brewer: To Monique Wilson, a daughter, Kennis Monique Brewer, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, March 30. obituary notices, call 377-1104 Robert H. "Bob" Drouin Hastings, MI (formerly of De Witt) De Witt) Age 90, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, MI; born July 1, 1919 in Hancock, MI to Alphonse and Rosana (Beauchamp) Drouin. He was the last survivor of the family of nine brothers and sisters.

He married Genevieve Hunt on July 14, 1945 and celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to her death in 2006. In 1927, he moved to Lansing, MI where he graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1937. He began a 40- year career as a die sinker with General Motors-Oldsmobile Division in Lansing, retiring in 1980. A resident of Lansing for 43 years, in 1970 Bob and family moved to DeWitt, MI where he lived until 2005 before moving to Hastings. Bob was elected councilman for the City of DeWitt from 1974-78 and was appointed to the City Council to serve as Chairman of Sewer and Water Committee and Chairman of Fire Board from 1980-82.

In 1991, he was voted DeWitt's Citizen of the Year. In addition, Bob served on the Advisory Council of the Michigan Commission on Services to the aging holding the Chairmanship in 1987. He and his wife also worked for Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes in DeWitt and Lansing. He was a long-time parishioner of St. Jude Community Church in Dewitt and most recently St.

Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Surviving are his 3 children; two daughters, Kathleen La Victor of Hastings and Patricia (George) Strother of Denville, NJ; and son, Dennis (Diane) of Saginaw, MI; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass in celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N.

Bridge Street, DeWitt, MI. The family will meet friends one hour prior to the Mass in the lobby of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Mt. HOPE MONUMENT CO.

2529 E. MT. HOPE AVE. LANSING, MI www.mthopemonument.com MONUMENTS MARKERS PLAQUES 0010587893 Call Lorri 517-482-6266 Miller at EVENTS CALENDAR TODAY and Jensen Family Funeral Homes. Info: 484-7434.

Auto Events Classic Car Show Mondays, TUESDAY 6-9 p.m. Mondays until Oct. 12, Children's Activities weather permitting. Tim Hortons, Play in the Park with Preuss Pets, 2350 Cedar Holt. Classic cars 7 p.m.

Tuesday. Valley Court Park, and Craig Parrish, Dr. DJ and classic 400 Hillside Court, East Lansing. An car lovers gather for a family fun- interactive children's entertainment filled evening. Info: 696-0129.

series. This week, get a close-up Festivals look at a variety of animals and Clinton County 4-H and Youth learn how they survive in the Fair, today-Thursday. Clinton wild. Bring a picnic and blanket County Fairgrounds, St. Johns.

The or lawn chair. Info: 319-6823, fair puts the emphasis on the tal- www.cityofeastlansing.com. FREE ents of Clinton County youth and Clubs and Meetings showcases their many accom- Helping Eaton Animals Resource plishments during a week full of Team meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday. activities for the whole family.

Eve- Charlotte Community Library, Sparning programs include a horse tan Room, 226 S. Bostwick pull, livestock sale, concerts and Charlotte. An increasing number of magic show. Info: (989) 224-5240, dogs and cats are being adversely www.msue.msu.edu/clinton. Cost: affected by the current economy in admission and parking are free.

Michigan. The possibility of starting Libraries a pet food bank in Eaton County will Learn to Knit, today. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Bring knitting needles (size 7-8) and yarn. Program for ages 8-12 is from a.m.

and program for teens is from 1-2 p.m. Info: 351-2420, www.elpl.org. FREE Youth Arts Crafts Show, p.m. today. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing.

Back by popular demand! Participants are welcome to make their own crafts or Online pieces of art to Extra sell at the show. Find hundreds of Interested chilevents dren and teens, in our online up to age 18, calendar can sign up at database at the library startwww.lsj.com. ing June 8. The public is invited to stop in the Elmwood Room any time from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. to admire and purchase a variety of creative handiwork.

Last show included jewelry, note cards, picture frames, and much more. For more information, call the Youth Desk at 321-4014, ext. 3. Info: 321-4014, www.dtdl.org. Recreation Pool tournament, 7 p.m.

today. Tripper's Sports Bar and Grill, 350 Frandor Lansing. Open to all levels of play. Info: 336-0717. Seminars and Workshops Project Learning Tree Workshop, 8 a.m.-noon today and Tuesday.

General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant, 8175 Millett Highway, Lansing. Environmental education workshop for educators working with youth from preschool through grade 12. Call or visit Web site to register. Info: 543-5848, ext. 5, www.miarbordayalliance.com.

Cost: $25. This Green House Summer Series: Garbage Gardening, 7 p.m. today. Schuler Books Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Learn how to make a window garden using recycled containers.

Bring two halfgallon milk or juice containers and a 20-ft. or longer ball of twine. A gardening kit and seed giveaway will be held. Register in advance online or at the store. Info: 349-8840, www.schulerbooks.com.

Cost: $5 for supplies if needed. Support Groups Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m.noon Mondays today-Sept. 21. Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Lansing.

Eight-week series meets every Monday from 10:30 a.m.-noon July 27-Sept. 21. Call Johanna Workman at (517) 268-1000 to register. Sponsored by Palmer, Bush be on the agenda. Volunteers will be needed to run it.

We are continuing the pop can drive, so attendees are asked to bring their returnable bottles and cans, as well as their ideas for helping homeless companion animals. Volunteers are also needed for a garage sale on Aug. 29 in Grand Ledge. Gently used items to sell are also needed. Info: 543-0288, www.HelpingEatonAnimalsRT.org.

Lansing Workers Center Organizing Meeting, p.m. Tuesday. Northstar Center, 106 Lathrop Lansing. This is an organizing meeting for the creation of a workers center in Lansing. Goals of this workers center would included helping low-waged workers selforganize to improve their pay and conditions, help immigrant workers achieve basic rights, and generally build solidarity among working people in the Lansing area.

Info: 483-1299, northstarcenter.wordpress.com. FREE Fundraisers Fundraiser for Hospice of Lan- sing, p.m. Tuesday. Edgewood Retirement Center, Dining Room, 200 W. Edgewood Lansing.

Special concert performance with Ben Diaz on the piano and vocalist Pat Spreng. Public and seniors invited. Dressy casual attire. Info: 393-7777, www.edgewoodr etirementcenter.com. Cost: donations accepted.

Government Community Outreach Breakfast, 8 a.m. Tuesday. Bestsellers Books Coffee, 360 S. Jefferson Mason. State Rep.

Barb Byrum and Highfields staff will discuss the importance of early intervention programs for at-risk youth and families. A complimentary light breakfast will be provided. Call or email Molly Johnson at to RSVP. Info: 628-2287, ext. 324.

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