Lansing, MI Obituaries

With profound sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, grandson, brother, and friend, Jason Gregory Olney, age 41. Although Jason struggled early on in life, he s...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our adored mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother at the remarkable age of 96. Delores June Fate, of Williamston, passed away peacefully on ...

Foy Elmo Pate. With a name like that, how could you be anything but legendary? Foy was born to Edward and Bessie Pate on March 27, 1937, in Putnam County, Tennessee. Born into a large family, he was s...

Richard Eason Tuttle, born on July 12, 1931, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 94. Richard was a resident of East Lansing, Michigan.

Timothy (Vern–Butch) Edward Vertrees Sr. January 9, 1951 – February 16, 2026 Timothy (Vern–Butch) Edward Vertrees Sr. was born in Jackson, Michigan, on January 9, 1951, to Elmira and Henry Vertrees...

Lawrence Chadzynski, East Lansing, MI, Age 94 Public health administrator, football/baseball coach and dedicated family man, Lawrence Chadzynski, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 16, 2026 w...

Patricia Ann Ferguson was born on August 12, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. Patricia passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 76. A visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, loc...

Jean Ellen Courville of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Jean was the daughter of Fern and Emmit Courville and was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan. O...

Bryan Swinford, 68, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Bryan had p...

James Edward Claucherty passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan. A full obituary is in the process of being written. Please visit Ja...

Ray Emitt Irvine, passed away on February 12th 2026 at the age of 80 years old in Lansing, MI. He is now in the embrace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ray Emitt Irvine was born on March 30th, 1...

Joseph “Joe” Raymond Smith, 81, passed peacefully on February 12, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1944, the son of the late Joseph Carl Smith & Mary Antionette (Fedewa) Smith. He was raised in St. J...

Joseph Trevor McKee, born on November 24, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83.

Dr. Homer Hawkins passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in New York City on February 10, 1943, Dr. Hawkins was raised in Institute, West Virginia, and graduated from Cha...

Jody Beth Ames passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on November 11, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of East Lansing, Michigan.

Bernard Duane Brown, born on January 5, 1950, in Alcona County, Michigan, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a resident of East Lansing, Michigan.

Virginia (Ginny) Bagby Hutcheson passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Storypoint Abbot Park in East Lansing. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Wesley Bagby and Dorothy Virgini...

Dennis Paul “Denny” Rapson, age 83, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Denny was born on November 17, 1942, in Detroit, Mi...

Born in Almont, MI November 27, 1938, to Herbert and Thelma (Renaud) Trieloff, Diane died at home on February 5, 2026 in the company of her family. Diane was raised primarily in Romeo, MI where she o...

Ina Eddy (Kimball), born on March 15, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, with the comfort of her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dement...

Bonnie Jean Chicilli was born September 17, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to Garley “Guy” & Alma (Purcell) Fields, the second of six children. She grew up in Flint, MI, attended St. Mary Catholic School & ...

Maria Paulina Toro McCullough "Paulina" of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 65. She was born on September 9, 1960, Medellín, Colombia, South America, where she ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Leon Swan, 80 of Lansing, Michigan. He entered into eternal life peacefully February 5, 2026. Born August 25, 1945, in Lakeview, Michigan...

Holt, MI – Colleen Ann Jasper, age 70, family members receiving word of her passage into eternal peace with our Lord on February 3, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1956, to Anthony and Sally (Luft...

With heavy hearts, we share that Tonya Kay Saeger (Anderson) passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 52. It’s hard to put into words what she meant to us, but we are so grateful for the years...

Cara Jones, of East Lansing, passed away February 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born Cara Eugenia Collier on December 19, 1941 in Zebulon, North Carolina. She was the eldest child of the late Mary Iva ...

Julie Ann Mooney, born on November 12, 1986, passed away on May 9, 2019, at the age of 32. Julie was a resident of Williamston, Michigan.

Jane Louise Finn, 73, of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a short and devastating illness. Born on July 13, 1952, to Doss P. Dunn and Joanne L. Hoy, Jane grew up in Grand...

Mark Bradley Premer was born on March 25, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. He passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Mark was a resident of Lansing, Michigan.

Kenneth Edward Nichols was born July 17, 1954, and went home to his Lord on January 29, 2026. He was married 53 years to his high school sweetheart, Sandy (Strobel). Ken loved golf, bowling, and had ...

Eleanor Ann Cochran of Alaiedon Township, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on February 5, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan to Robert and Eleanor (Evelyn) Mills. Ann graduated ...

MSgt. Paul Melvin Romel (Ret.) passed away on 30 January 2026 in Haslett, Michigan at the age of 66. Born 30 May 1959 in Alpena, Michigan to Delbert Joseph Romel and Shirley Romel, Paul was raised the...

Charles Alfred Petty, 82, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Charles grew up with a deep curiosity about how the world works—a trait that would guide his life a...

Donna Louise O’Connor, 93, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Gordon and Dorothy Saunders. Donna loved her family dearly. There w...

L. Leon Williams passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on Thursday, January 29, 2026. With the courage and spirit of a former MSU Spartan athlete, Leon bravely fought pancreatic cancer ...

Sylvia Ann Dennis (nee Adams), age 82, was born August 30, 1943, to Joseph and Hallie Adams and passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. Sylvia grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, where her life of love,...

Ardyce Mae Deason June 25, 1936 – January 28, 2026 Ardyce Mae Deason, a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 28, 2026, at the age of 89. ...

Cherie Lynn VanValkenburgh, age 72, of Holt, Michigan, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Tolan Riley, and her ...

William "Bill" Upton, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Potterville, Michigan, following a short illness due to esophageal cancer. Bill was born in Santa Ana, California, to Karl Upton an...

Frances Patricia Fillwock (Pat) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children the day after her birthday on January 27, 2026. Two days before she was able to celebrate her 96th birthday with frien...

Beverly Ann Shull (Croff) passed away peacefully on the morning of January 26, 2026, marking the end of a long and vibrant life. Born in Joplin, Missouri, Beverly was the eldest of five children born ...

John Carlisle York passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born on December 11, 1942 to Muriel (Barnes) and Carlisle (aka Buck) York in Lansing, MI. He is preceded in death by his wif...

David C. Bittel was born on December 7, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan, and passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 93. Dave graduated from Eastern High School in 1950. He was drafted into the Uni...

Phyllis Donna McMahan, age 70, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on January 25, 2026. Phyllis was a simple woman who found joy in the small things like a tidy home, things being in just the right plac...

Faith Johnson (born Faith Hopkins) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the age of 73. She was a devoted wife to Robert Johnson and a loving mother to Robin Johnson and Annette Clark. A wo...

Beth Diane Bell-Schaefer (Ferris) passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on July 10, 1963, in Lansing, Michigan, she was a loving daughter of the late Monte and Elaine Ferris (Washbur...

Janette Deanna Fluke, born on September 21, 1946, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Jan graduated from Sexton High School and attended Michigan State University. She owned and opera...

Frank Louis Sanzica passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 63. Frank was a husband, father, papa, and friend, but more than titles, he was the kind of man who showed up. Family meant everythi...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award me." 2 Timothy 4...

She was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI before relocating to Mason, MI in the 1970's where she resided until her death. Joyce is survived by far too many people to list. In addition to her children...