Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 31

Journal PLE JOURNAL E-mail: 377-1112 JOANN Editorial KLEIN Assistant APRIL SUNDAY 7B 25, 2010 www.lsj.com DEATHS FUNERALS Eric J. Fox Grandville Age 40, survived by his wife of 14 years, Lori; his children, Zach and Maddie; parents, James and Joan Fox; sister, Julie Fox; brother, Jary (Erica) Fox and their chilSteve; and Linda dren, Kammeraad; Emma and Katelyn; -in-law, parents (Brian) Rogalske and their children, Ashley, Nathan and Emily; brother-in-law, Kevin (Stephanie) Kammeraad and their children, Carlos and Maria; and many extended family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday at at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE, Kentwood with Pastor Rob Reynolds officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to ALS Association, or Global Partners Rob and DaNae Reynolds. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 7- 9p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Condolences may be sent online at www.m www.mkdfuneralhome.com or the family's blog at www.ericjfox.blogspot.com. Scott Simpson Age 46, Scott passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010.

Scott enjoyed the outdoors and would hike, fish, and camp often. He was a sports enthusiast, rooting for the Redwings, Tigers, and MSU sports. Preceding Scott in death is his father Jim Simpson; grandparents Leslie Simpson, and Harry and Noma Kowalk. Surviving are his daughter Crystal Simpson; parents Loreen and Jeffery Morgan; grandmother Marian Simpson; brother Kevin (Jana) Morgan; aunt Lee Heck; and uncle John (Sandi) Simpson. Services will be at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, April 26, 2010 with a one-hour visitation before at Bretton Woods Covenant Church, 925 Bretton Lansing, officiated by Pastor Andrew Gates and followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott's memory to the Disabled American Veterans.

Earl E. Thompson Lansing Age 58, died April 22, 2010; born August 31, 1951 in Charlotte, Michigan. Earl was the owner and operator of Thompson's Car Clinic in Lansing. He enjoyed riding his Harley, had a love for classic cars, particularly his Oldsmobile golf, relaxing at his cabin, hunting with his boys and spending time with his family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Susan; 2 sons, Bradley (Aricyn) Thompson and Kevin (Jessica) Thompson both of Lansing; 8 grandchil- dren, Derrick, Sabrina, Kaleb, Daisy May, Owen, Alexander, James and Nathan; father, Earl A.

Thompson; mother, Barbara Frayer of Charlotte; brother, Kirk (Jeanne) Frayer of Bath; 2 sisters, Jean (Steve) McKenna of Laingsburg and Connie (John) Morales of Olivet. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Lansing, MI 48912 on Monday, April 26 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the family.

On- line condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com Clayton Warner Baxter Age 94, died April 22, 2010 in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born July 4, 1915 in Mecosta County, near Morley, Michigan to William H. and Nellie Henrietta (Sprowl) Baxter. Clayton graduated from Morley High in 1933, joined the Civilian Conservation Corps where he was in charge of the infirmary. moved to Grand Ledge in 1935, enrolling in a post-graduate commercial course where he met Frances H.

Moore, whom he married April 11, 1937. He moved to Lansing, Michigan and was of Bonded Building Supplies and later Baxter Custom Kitchens, winning several awards for his designs. He attended University of Michigan studying drafting. He sold his business in 1965. He attended of real estate class, became a realtor and retired in 1985.

He then became a certified health care aide, pursuing that career until 1994. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1970 transferring from Mt. Hope Methodist Church, lifetime member of Masonic Lodge and WWII veteran with the United States Army Air Forces. Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn J. Bateman (Kenneth L.

deceased); a son, Bruce E. (Janet Baxter; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great- Also surviving is a sister, Alice I. Lawitzke of Tampa, FL. Preceding him in death were his wife of 72 years, Frances H. Baxter; 2 grandsons, Jeffrey A.

Bateman and Steven L. Bateman; his parents; sister, Erma L. Van Dyke; and brothers, Gerald Baxter and Carl Baxter. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev.

Rae L. Franke of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. A Masonic service will immediately follow the funeral. Interment with military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m.

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805 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 485-0573 Death notices appear Deaths Funerals also Laura Mae Johnson Lansing Laura Johnson, 92, beloved wife of Keith Johnson of 62 years and loving mother of Henry "Butch" Johnson (LeNita); cherished grandmother Loren, Stephen, David and Alex; dear friend to Ina Major; sister-in-law to Ruby Booker; fond aunt and respected surrogate parent to many, died April 19, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. Laura served her church as a member of the Women's Guild, Sunday school teacher, and Women's Missionary Society. Laura retired from Oldsmobile in 1977 after 31 years of service. She lived through the troublesome 50's 60's, was a proud member of the NAACP and her UAW Local 652. As a political activist during the want turbulent civil rights era, she was happy learning that our nation elected an African American President and Leader of the free world.

A Funeral Service will be held at Noon on Monday, April 26, 2010 at Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, 3500 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI with visitation one hour prior condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com Katherine "Chi-Chi" Stopa Age 62, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Angela Hospice, Livonia. She was a life-long Belleville resident, who also resided in East Lansing. She was born on July 13, 1947 in Trenton, daughter of Dr. John and Katherine Stopa.

Chi-Chi graduated Belleville High School Class of 1965. She was also a graduate of Michigan State University with a B. A. and two Masters degrees. She retired from the Executive Development Programs, Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, MSU.

was an avid Michigan State loved football. She is survived by her mother Mrs. John "Kay" Stopa of Belleville, her sister Christine (William) Gesdorf of Jacksonville, FL. Preceded in death by her father Dr. John Stopa.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home, Belleville. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic a Church, Belleville.

BurialMichigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Memorials to Angela Hospice. www.davidcbrownfh.com Connie Virginia Grosnickle Potterville Went to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, April 16, 2010. She is survived by her husband of years, Richard L. Grosnickle sons, Brian (Karen), Richard II, and Andrew (Susie); brother, Erwin (Pat) French; grandsons, Paul (Marcy), Jordan, Raymond and Royce.

We know that she is in the arms of loved ones, and Jesus. She has always been loved and will be missed. Memorial services will be held at Capitol City Church of God, 6228 Bishop Road, Lansing, 1 MI 48911 on Wednesday, April 28 at Noon. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Hospice House of MidMichigan, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909 in memory of Mrs. Grosnickle.

The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing. On line condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com. Timothy Dale Morton Okemos February 28, 1974, the son of John and Paula Morton; Timothy Dale Morton passed away April 19, 2010 at the age of 36. He is survived by his parents; son, Jackson Warner Morton; his brother, John D. (Bethany) Morton; niece, Isabel; and nephews, Ayden and Gaven.

The family welcomes your presence at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River East Lansing, MI on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from p.m. to celebrate Tim's life. Contributions may be made in Tim's memory to a college fund for Tim's son. Payable to College America, sent Attn.

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Eleanor retired 1988 from the MIOSHA department at the State of Michigan. ins She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; and daughter, Katherine Ann Taylor; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Peggy (Michael) Kelly; 2 sons, Roderick (Karen) Burch, and Michael (Marty) Taylor; her 9 grandchildren and 11 great and many nieces Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Deepdale Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Kent Lederer of the Unity of Greater Lansing officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Eleanor to Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.

I Betty J. Anderson Age 79, Betty Anderson, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 surrounded by family. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and loved to do her daily crossword puzzle. Betty is preceded in death by her son Randy (1956); daughter Janis (1993); and her beloved dog Georgie Ann. She survived by her children Penny (Mike) McDonald, Rick (Marla Nourse) Anderson, Kandi (Robert) Brown, Jamie (Tom) Williams; and her sister Ruth Price.

There will be a private service scheduled for a later date. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com ome.com Donations may be made in Betty's memory to the Mackenzie Animal Sanctuary in Lake Odessa, MI. Lap Van Nguyen Haslett December 31, 1940 April 23, 2010 Age 69, passed away April 23, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. He is survived by his wife, Thanh Le, daughter, Khanh Ngo, son, Yung Ngo, Binh Nguyen, grandchildren, Genevieve Ngo, Aaron Ngo, Travis Ngo. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River East Lansing. There will be a procession to the cremation center, departing from the funeral home at 3:30 p.m.. The family kindly declines memorial contributions. gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com John Frank Angelacos A great man, devoted father, and loyal friend to man's passed away September 24th, 2009 Seattle, WA, with his daughters by his side.

John was 74, and his passing marked the end of a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. John was our rock, our light and will remain our inspiration. In our hearts he will never be absent. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Red Cedar Room at the Kellogg Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

on Saturday May Ist 2010. We welcome those who would like to join our family in honoring and celebrating his life. Arlene Jenkins (Ovenhouse) Arlene Jenkins (Ovenhouse), born July 27, 1930, entered Heaven October 20, 2009. Surviving are daughters, Jill Cox and Jo Pennington, both of Kansas, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial services at 11:00 a.m., Monday 4-26-2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, 14769 Wood Road.

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