Lansing, MI Obituaries

Judith Catherine Conklin passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 2, 1945, Judith lived in Lansing, Michigan.

Carol Pizzo, age 70, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1955, in Lansing, Michigan to June and Frederick Watkins. Carol graduated from Harry Hill High...

Deborah and Stephan Wilson passed away, and was born in Lansing, Michigan.

Karen Annette Durkee, 82, born July 19, 1943, died at home April 21, 2026, within the loving circle of her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Alan M. Durkee; her sons, Aaron A. Durk...

Pauline Mary Brennan (née Weinberger), beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Brennan, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of faith, love and laughter. She was the devoted mother of Thomas, Jr. (Juli...

Matthew Rene Ortlieb of East Lansing passed away on April 16, 2026. Matthew was born in Lansing on March 28, 1985. He attended East Lansing High School and Michigan State University (BA 2008, MA 201...

“Through My Eyes” – written by Matt’s mom, Mary (Happy) Taylor, and read at his and Bethany’s wedding on July 15, 2006: “All the seasons come and go. Spring is always special, my thoughts blossom wit...

Judith Ann Hackett passed on April 17, 2026, at the age of 82; she was born on May 12, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, and resided in Lansing, Michigan. A celebration of Judith's life will be held at a ...

Sandra Lou "Sandi" Symonds (Cantrell), age 69, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 16, 2026. Sandi was born on July 26, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, to Richard and Cath...

Kathaleen (Kathy) Pennoni Feaster, 92, of Lansing, MI, beloved mother of seven boys, passed away peacefully on April 17th. The family would like to thank Delta Retirement Center and Abagail Hospice fo...

Roosevelt Smith, a pastor and disabled veteran, aged 75 of Holt, MI, passed away on April 17, 2026 in Lansing, MI. Roosevelt was born on July 19, 1950 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Johnnie Lee Smith ...

Delores Elnora LaPorti passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born September 3, 1932, to Ellis and Mildred Slocum. Delores was a devoted and loving family woman whose warmth and strengt...

Gary Alan Tuttle, age 76, of Haslett, MI, passed away on April 15, 2026 after a long and brave journey with frontotemporal dementia. Gary was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he grew up with his...

Helen Marie Brinkman, age 97, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on May 11, 1928, in Cadillac, Michigan, Helen was the daughter of Dewitt Pierson and Thelma Whitney. She made her home in East Lansing...

Brenda Bricarell Gordon of East Lansing, MI, 66, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. Brenda was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 31, 1960. She w...

Norine Ann (nee Peters) Van Drie, 97, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Eaton Palliative Care Center in Charlotte, Michigan. She was born on November 25, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mart...

Stephen H. Zimmerman, 79, passed peacefully and surrounded by his family on April 13, 2026, after living with Parkinson’s disease for 22 years. Steve was born on February 4, 1947, son of Rev. Elmer E...

Donald Edgar “Don” West, age 84, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026. He was born in Lansing on September 12, 1941. Don was united in marriage to Catherine “Jane” W...

Bethany Lee (Mitchell) Hall passed away on April 12, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan at the age of 84. She was born on June 5, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Elizabeth “Betty” Mitchell and A.J...

Alan Neil Mogg, 89, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Alan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jill Mogg, daughter Shana Mogg, daughter Brooke Snead, grandson Christopher Ripley, gr...

Keith Edward Whitford was called home on April 11, 2026, at the age of 85, comfortably in his home in Lansing. He was surrounded by family members who sent him on his journey and welcomed by all those...

Anne Elizabeth Kutak passed away on April 6, 2026 at The Woodlands of DeWitt in DeWitt, Michigan. She was born in Chicago in 1937 and lived in Hammond, Indiana until 2015 when she had a stroke and mov...

Susan Wohlscheid, age 70, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Leslie, Michigan. Susan was a strong, funny, and deeply caring woman who was fiercely protective of those she loved. She carried a sense of i...

Maryette F. Richards February 22, 1955 - April 8, 2026 Maryette F. Richards, born February 22, 1955, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. She was the third daughter of Geor...

Merna Rose Wolfe, aged 96, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Charlotte, MI. She was born to her parents, Ross and Ura Sparks, on November 25, 1929. She attended school at Ithaca Public Schools and wen...

Barbara Lou Mackey, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Brookdale Meridian in Haslett, Michigan. Barbara was born on October 9, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late ...

With deep sadness and profound loss we announce the passing of Dr. Virinder Singh Grewal, affectionately known as “Vinnie”, on April 5, 2026, at the age of 91. He passed peacefully surrounded by famil...

Darwin Kendell Gibbs passed peacefully on April 4, 2026. He was born in Laingsburg, MI on July 17, 1925 to Francis Rae and Ethyl (Swarthout) Gibbs. Dar joined the United States Army in 1943 and retir...

Michael Smelker, 76, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. Born on December 27, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Michael lived a life filled with dedication to his family, com...

Gordon was born on January 6, 1935, to John Clayton and Marian Taylor Spink in Lansing, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Edward. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High Sc...

Maria Elena Juarez, 79, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born April 9, 1946, Maria will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew her. Maria was hard...

Ramon Rodriguez passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 78; born May 21, 1947, in Cuba, Ramon lived in Lansing, Michigan. Visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michiga...

Silvestre "Bert" Guanio Mariano, 94, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2026, of natural causes. He was born on December 31, 1931, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines to Fernando and Paula Maria...

Kreimhilde Annamarie Kroner Wright, (Hilde), age 99, passed away on March 17, 2026 at StoryPoint Abbot Park in East Lansing, Michigan.The cause of death given was Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. Hilde ...

Roger Glen Toebe was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to George F. and Elsie A. Toebe, and passed away at the age of 96. An accountant, he was employed by the State of Michigan in several departments...

Robert (Bob) Steinman was born September 2, 1947, the oldest child of Robert Steinman and Irene Steinman (Swackhammer) of Port Austin, Michigan. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Colleen Steinman,...

Rosa Oralia Richardson, born July 27, 1984, died on March 30, 2026. Rosa was a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece and cousin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Manuel & Francisca Ort...

On March 29, 2026, the world grew a little dimmer as our shining star, Mylah Rose Thelen, passed away. Born on March 11, 2013, Mylah was a spirited force from her very first breath. Mylah lived her l...

David Ray Jones, aged 81, passed away in his sleep Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Kenwood Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kentucky. David was born March 2, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, the...

Christopher Lee Fleischer, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 53. Christopher earned his associate’s degree in Building and Construction fro...

Rodney J. Dunneback, 80, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan. Services will be held on April 25, 2026 at 4pm at the Lansing SDA Church o...

Donna Lee Blanchard, 86, of Lansing, MI, formerly of Ft. Pierce, FL passed away on March 29, 2026. On February 23, 1956 she married Gary Lee Blanchard. Donna was a member of Indian River Presbyteria...

Robert "Bob" Edward Lee of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 86. Bob was born on July 13, 1939, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Delores Lee. He proudly served his cou...

Lori Lee Martenies of Okemos, MI passed away on Thursday, March 26 at the age of 64. She was born on December 4, 1961 in Lansing, MI and grew up in Haslett, MI. She is preceded in death by her paren...

Duane George Mayhew of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 92. Born in Niles, Michigan on January 2, 1934, Duane was the oldest of three children (Marilyn Osgood and D...

Ralph Edward Paul, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. Ralph was born on January 2, 1941, to Florence and Donald Paul. He grew up in Ch...

Our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eleanor Humphrey Pinkham of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on March 24, 2026, after a long and fulfilling l...

Russell E Prins, age 84, of East Lansing, Michigan, the son of Edward and Ella Risselada Prins, died March 24, 2026. Born and raised in Holland, MI, Russ graduated from Holland High School class of 1...

Nancy Lee (Roberts) Bozzo, age 90, went home on March 24, 2026, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on July 22, 1935, to Jessie (Kelch) and George Roberts in their...

Donald Richard Card, aged 88, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Donald was born in Lansing, MI, on May 20, 1937, to Frank and Cora (Fernburg) Card. Don was a graduate...