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TTV Lansing State journal TT People Journal 5B Friday Laurie Hollinger Editorial Assistant 377-1112 E-mail: lhoIlingerlsj.com www.lsj.com October 19, 2007 Lansing Seventh Day Adven-tist Church. Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. I Zieglar, Linda Sue, 55, died Tuesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, Lansing.

Charlotte vices 11 a.m. Monday at Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. Grand Ledge Norris, Josephine 77, died Wednesday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Sunday at Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.

Howell Wacousta, died Wednesday. Memorial services 5 p.m. Thursday at Daggett Funeral Home, Barryton. Brundage, Dorothy Fay, 77, of Hastings, died Monday. Services 2 p.m.

today at Gorsline-Runciman, Lansing. I Dunn, Donald Eugene, 82, of Breckenridge, farmer, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel.

Helvey, Robert Edger, 89, of Genoa Township, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Chilson Hills Church, Howell. Arrangements by MacDonald's Funeral Home, HowelL Deaths Lansing Anderson, Robert 77, Korean War Navy veteran and retired General Motors Corp. security guard, died Tuesday.

Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Field Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale. Austin, Mary 87, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at West Lansing Church of God.

Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Home Greater Lansing Chapel. I Dryer, Frank 66, retired Fisher Body employee, died Wednesday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. I Eccert, James Earl "Jim," 71, retired state Department of Transportation employee, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Tiffany Funeral Home.

Gifford, Mary 90, died Sept 10. Memorial services noon Saturday at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Hall, Margaret Lucy, 91, retired secretary, died Monday. Services 3 p.m. today at Life Story Funeral Home, Plainwell.

Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, Lansing. Schopp, Walter John, 63, construction supervisor, died Wednesday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, Lansing.

I Stephan, Ralph 75, self-employed accountant, died Wednesday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday at Christopher Ian Rathbun, 45, and Michelle Suzanne Hed-derich, 29, both of East Lansing Corey Bryant Shreffler, 33, and Marilyn Banua Vendiola, 36, both of Mason, Ohio Mitchell James Keesler, 26, and Kira Kaylynne Wesolek, 23, both of Dansville I James Alfred Maroney, 45, and Colleen Emily Durkin, 37, both of Chicago, III I Alton Brandon Demyers, 22, and Tiffany Deona Walker, 23, both of Lansing Sergio Emilio Aguirre-Hernan-dez, 38, and Faiza Omar-Bana Haddad, 27, both of Lansing David Robert Labrosse II, 24, and Brandi Marie Clanton, 25, both of Lansing I Christopher Paul Boyle, 27, of Berowra Heights, Australia, and Danielle Marie of Mason I Nathan Richard Hunter, 22, of Springport, and Rachel Marlena Bean, 20, of Eaton Rapids Jared Ambrose Mitchell, 25, of Muskegon Heights, and Brandy Shako Rogers, 26, of Lansing Donald Bradley Feguer, 40, and Angela Ann Teague, 40, both of Webberville Willie Joe Alvarado, 36, and Francesca Marie Alaniz, 32, both of Lansing I Grant Charles Henderson, 23, and Lauren Michelle Burdick, 23, both of Holt Philip David Flynn, 61, and Geraldine Anne Engler, 58, both of Lansing Charles Montgomery Hame-lin, 26, and Nicole Lynne Janowiak, 22, both of Lansing Scott William Spicer, 50, and Nicole Noel Hiller, 32, both of Mason Martenza Benard Thompson, 37, and Tracey Ann Cambric, 32, both of Holt Eric Brian Rouse, 50, and Pamela Sue Clark, 52, both of Lansing Kellen Matthew Woods, 20, of Jackson, Armese Sylaine Hill, 27, of Holt I Jerome Thomas Gabriel Ledesma, 45, and Holly June Haut, 39, both of Haslett James Russell Densteadt, 30, and Jennifer Rose Loshaw, 30, both of Lansing Leandre Obie-John Chapman, 25, and Bonita Lacora Bush, 27, both of Lansing I Jason Mathew McClanahan, 24, and Ericka Elaine Modert, 25, both of Lansing Lazaro Perez Gonzalez, 37, and Milagros Rivera Saave-dra, 48, both of Lansing Michael David Flaminio, 31, and Kellie Jean Chapman, 26, both of Holt Kevin Eric Huffman, 31, and Denise Nicole Stein, 27, both of Lansing Kerry Francis Brussel, 50, and Barbara Kay Bowling, 52, both of Lansing Michael Edward Sherrell, 58, and Betty Monique Farmer, 41, both of Lansing I Michael Bastiaan Kielisze- wski, 31, and Anna Maria Crowther, 29, both of East Lansing I Leon Terrell Mathis, 39, and Rory Cathrine Bishop, 29, both of Lansing Robert Drew Sandusky, 30, and Lindsay Marie Post, 29, both of Lansing I Gerald Lynn Pattison 25, and Jennifer Renee Piotrow-icz, 25, both of Lansing Richard Scott Gray, 46, and Teresa Diane Mothersell, 47, both of Lansing DEATHSffiFUNERALS Ellsworth, Florence Loretta, 90, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at MacDon-ald's Funeral Home, Howell.

Ionia Hitchcock, Emma Jean, 81, formerly of Lansing, retired state Department of Transportation secretary to the director, died Saturday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Perry Bartley, David 46, environmental consultant, died Sunday. Memorial services 1 p.m.

Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing ChapeL Williamston Solak, Francis John "Frank," 84, formerly of Westland, retired accountant, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Williamston.

Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, Williamston. Elsewhere Atherton, Janet 62, of Barryton, formerly of David Charles Butler Laingsburg, Ml Age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. David was born on July 21, 1930 in Ann Arbor to Emory Charles and Gladys May (Moore) Butler. On February 18, 1957 he married Peggy Butler in Lansing, MI and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2007. David served in the U.S.

Navy as a Sr. Chief Petty Officer. He was retired from General Motors-Plant 6 and was a member of Local 602. David was very active in his church and loved working on family history and Genealogy. He is survived by nine children, Lynn (KayC) Butler of LaBarge, WY, Cathleen Miller of Cadillac, Steve (Meg) Butler of Tecumseh, David (Liz) Butler of Laingsburg, Diana (Joe) Kuerth of Alpena, Erin (Richard) Pack of Winchester, KY, Patrick (Christine) Butler of Eastpointe, MI, Marie (Kevin) Linden of Westland and Melanie (Charles) Mull of Reston, VA; 39 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren; brother, Dean (Sharon) Worrall of St.

Johns; and sister, Diana (Jim) Cathy of Florida. He was predeceased by his brother, William Butler and beloved stepfather, Henry Worrall. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1588 N. Hickory Owosso at 3:00 p.m. Family will meet with friends on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at the Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Laingsburg. Burial will take place in the Laingsburg Cemetery. Memorial may be given to the Owosso Ward Mission Fund, 4250 W. Dewey Owosso, MI 48867. Send online condolences to www.watkinsnineralhoraes.com.

Buddy Franklin "Bud" Tomlinson ML Pleasant, Ml Age 80, passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 19th at 1 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, 114 S. Bradley Street, Mt. Pleasant Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the McCree House at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing.

Bud is survived by his wife, Gwen; children, Karen (Pete) Gaustad, Mark (Monica), Kaye (Scott) Yuncken 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Dorothy); sister, Delores Antcliff; and numerous nieces and nephews. www.clarkfuneralchapel.com Marriages Licenses applied for Ingham County Timothy James Radaz, 43, of Trufant, and Amanda Jeanne Fisher, 34, of Lansing David Paul Martin, 51, and Denise Janice Danner, 35, both of Lansing Joshua Earl Hundt, 24, and Kristin Marie Pavona, 24, both of Lansing William Edward Wilson III, 22, of Ionia, and Rachel Lindsay Marie Scott, 25, of Lansing Daniel Scott Grubaugh, 25, of St. Johns, and Jayme Lynne Sailor, 24, of Lansing Christopher Lee Allensworth, 26, of Clawson, and Grace Ann Rapai, 23, of Holt I David William Roe, 39, of Holt, and Nancy Lynn Carr, 36, of Lansing I Robert Paul Kapp, 45, and Dawn Marie Kollin, 36, both of Dansville Dorothy V.Espinoza (Kemp) Lansing, Ml Surrounded by her family, Dorothy went home to be with our Lord October 17, 2007, at the age of 8L Born December 20, 1925, in Lansing, ML Doro- tic thy was a won derful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first. An angel on earth, Dorothy touched so many hearts with her very caring and compassionate spirit. She was well known for her constant smile, kindness, wisdom and optimistic attitude who always stood strong in her faith.

She loved to attend family gatherings and to visit with friends. She enjoyed eating out and loved country music, especially Johnny Cash. Earlier, when she was able, Dorothy very much enjoyed reading many different cookbooks ana experimenting with new recipes. She was an exceptional cook who enjoyed whenever she could use or share her skills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Espinoza, in 2006, and grandson David Mercer.

Surviving are daughters, Janie Sims, Kathy (Steve) Mercer, Marlene (Keith) Jackson, Debby (Scott) Bates and Linda Hartline; son, Richard Kemp; stepdaughter, Donna Hiser; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom each and every one Dorothy held dear to her heart. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 at Gorsline Runciman uneral Homes, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston with the Rev. Bobbie Weller of Blue Sky Ministries officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Stroke Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 in honor of Mrs. Espinoza. Morn, you are so special and we will miss you greatly. Until we meet again, you'll remain always in our hearts. May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.

Rathbun, Joseph 79, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

DeWitt Edsall, Steven 52, automotive mechanic and residential landscapes died Wednesday. Visitation 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Gorsline-Runciman, DeWitt. East Lansing DeYoung, Tharon 84, retired Medical-Dental Building (Lansing) pharmacy owner, died Monday.

Services 11 a.m. today at River Terrace Christian Reformed Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, East Lansing. Hoskins, Luella 86, retired East Lansing Public Schools cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Memorial services 10:30 a.m.

Monday at Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. Padgett, Lois 77, died Thursday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman, East Lansing. Fowlerville Cain, Virginia 78, retired Howell State Hospital and Norville Regional Hospital nurse, died Thursday.

Ser- Mary Margaret Newman Okemos, Ml Born on Febru- fV --fary 10, 1921 in frf Livingston PS Countv. MI: jj passed away on October 17, 2007 in Lan-" sing, MI at the jage of 86. Mary I championed I causes for bet- ter mental health services and was a strong supporter of the Humane Society and the Wildlife Federation. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Elba (Backus) Holmes; husband, Willard; and sisters, Dora Moser and Doris Dyko.

Surviving are her loving children, Diann (Don) Pember of Seattle, WA, Jon (Marilyn) Newman of Lansing and David Newman of Mason; grandchildren, Alison, Brian, Emily, Sarah, and Matthew; 4 freat-granddaughters; and rothers, Lyle Holmes and Harold Holmes. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 Grand River East Lansing with the Rev. Patricia Harton officiating. Interment will follow in Summit Cemetery, Williamston.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing, 6035 Executive Suite 103, Lansing, MI 48911-5338 or to the Capitol Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Lansing, MI 48906 in honor of Mrs. Newman. Joseph L.

Rathbun Charlotte, Ml Age 79, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2007 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with the Reverend Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating.

Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, Michigan. The family will welcome friends from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home and a Rosary will be recited at 730 p.m. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.

Thoie who Uvt in the hearts of others. Never die. WiHiarnston DeWitt Br- if paid obituary notices, call 377-1104 Lyle LeRoy Swain St Johns, Ml Our father went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the age of 83. Lyle worked for the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture and retired in 1997 after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizette (Waterhouse) Swain; his special loving mother, Blanche Robinson; and parents, Archie and Ethel Swain.

Lyle will be dearly missed by daughter, Diana (Richard) Week of Mecosta; son, James (MaryAnn) Swain of Mecosta; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Donna FiField of Vermontville, MI. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Lansing with the Rev. Rockney Wing of Calvary Grace Assembly Church officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan-Big Rapids, 400 Perry Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 in honor of Mr. Swain. ML HOPE MONUMENT CO. 2S29 E.

MT. HOPE AYE. LANSING, Ml MONUMENTS MARKERS PLAQUES Call Lorri Miller at 517-482-6266 Jon, FLORIST- I Shop our website www.jonantnony.com 7 809 E. Michigan, Lansing For Hildred Schweiter Bratzler Edlin 1909-2007 Hildred Edlin, of Sun City, Arizona, and formerly of Okemos, Michigan, passed away on October 17, 2007 in Sun 1 City, Arizona. I Mrs.

Edlin was born on July 4, 1 1909 in Wichita, Kansas to Bertha and Otto Schweiter. She was descended from one of the pioneer families, the Schweiters, of Wichita, Kansas. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wichita East High School. After attending Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, she enrolled at Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kansas, where she earned Bachelor (1931) and Master of Science (1933) degrees in bacteriology. A member of Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, she was honored in 2006 on the occasion of the Diamond Anniversary of her membership and recognized for her living embodiment of their highest ideal, "To Live for Each Other." In 2006 she also was recognized at her 75th year K-State class reunion which she attended in person in Manhattan, Kansas.

Married in 1935 in Wichita, Kansas to Lyman Jacob Bratzler, originally of Barring-ton, Illinois, and who died 1976, she is survived by 4 children: John H. Bratzler, Thousand Oaks, California, Kathryn J. Riedel, Lafayette, Louisiana, Robert L. Bratzler, Concord, Massachusetts, and Mary Pruss, Lake Orion, Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Eunice L.

Nixon, Wichita, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. at The Woo dm ark at Sun City, 17207 North Bos-well Sun City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Hildred Schweiter Bratzler Edlin to the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, 1386 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. WiVs, Trusts and Probate Thomas A.

Doyle, Attorney Garan Lucow Miller P. C. 504 S. Creyts Rd. Suite A Lansing, Ml 48917 327-0300 A YXI Laurence W.

MacQueen Lansing, Ml Our loving hus--'V3 band, father, 1 brother and jtrue friend and ft advocate pas- ised away sud- denly Thurs- dav. October 18. 2007. Larry was born August 14, 1950 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Craft) MacQueen. He completed his undergraduate work at Central Michigan University and earned his Ph.D.

from Michigan State University. Larry's mission was to help children and teachers be the best that they could be. Larry taught high school in Grand Blanc and was the youngest middle school principal for the district. He later served as Superintendent in the Kearsley and Dryden School Districts and finally the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources for the Lansing School District. Larry switched hats with his employment with the Michigan Education Association.

Through any negotiations, Larry always wanted all parties to come out fair and even resolution. He enjoyed the experience of teaching school law classes at Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University. Larry had a passion for photography. He could see the natural beauty of landscapes and had an affinity for Michigan lighthouses. He enjoyed teaching his son the game of golf (until his son became better than him).

He and his daughter also enjoyed horseback riding together (until she, too, became more proficient). Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mike. Surviving are his loving wife, Karen; children, Patrick (Jenny) of Phoenix, Arizona and Kelly (Fran) Jewison of Savannah, Georgia; brother, Tom (Karen) of New Baltimore, MI; sister-in-law, Diane MacQueen of Flint; many nieces, nephews and friends also survive. A Celebration of Larry's life will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the Palmer, Bush Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt Chapel, 5035 Holt Holt, MI.

A gathering for family and friends begins Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be sent to the Capital Area Humane Society or the American Cancer Society in memory of Larry. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.palmerbush.com. Rum Bush a Jensen Uitf.

A iMlici Sda MtStntthotaMt Mini. tonMt The Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes to continue to provide to our community, a quality of service that reflects our historic commitment to competence and integrity, and to pass on to the generations to come, the value of honoring a life that has been lived. Maimer ADVANCED PLANNING Lansing East Lancing Mason.