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Lansing State Journal Vol. 163No. 112 Mission statement: We will be the valued voice of our community and trusted local information leader, committed to excellence every day. LOTTERIES For lottery results 24 hours a day, call 335-5640 CRUSOE, EVA 74, of Lansing, died August 16, 2017. Funeral service: 11 a.m.

Saturday at Greater Love Apostolic Temple, Lansing. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. DEJAEGHER, RUDOLPH, 83, of St. Johns died August 21, 2017.

Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes Osgood Chapel. A Memorial Gathering will be held on September 16 2-4 p.m. at Riley Township Hall. GARDNER, ORVAL 79, of Nashville died August 21, 2017. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI.

Visitation 6-8PM Thursday Aug, 24th. Funeral service 11AM Friday Aug. 25th at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. GLOSSOP, JEFFREY, 57, of Hastings died August 22, 2017. Arrangements by Palmer Bush Jensen Family Funeral Home Delta Chapel.

Memorial Mass Tuesday, 10:30 with visitation at 9:30 am, St. Gerard Catholic Church. GRAHAM, IRVING 95, of Lansing died August 23, 2017. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. Visitation 2-4 PM; 6-8 PM Saturday, Aug 26 at Tiffany Funeral Home.

Visit the guest book at www. tiffanyfuneralhome. com GRAHAM, ANDREW CHARLES, 74, of Lansing died August 19, 2017. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. Visitation 5-7 PM Fri.

at Tiffanys. Services 11 AM Sat. August 26 at Reachout Christian Center Church. www. tiffanyfuneralhome.

com LECHLITNER, MAXINE R. 84, of Holt, died August 13, 2017. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Delhi Chapel. Memorial service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Holt United Methodist Church.

Visitation: 12-1 p.m. Saturday at the church. MELTON, EVELYN, 86, of Grand Ledge died August 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge on Saturday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. with 1 hour of visitation prior to serve time.

POLEK, DARIUSZ JOZEF, 22, of Mason died August 21, 2017. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Mason. Visitation a.m., Rosary 10:30 a.m., Funeral Mass 11 a.m. today at Sts. Cornelius Cyprian Catholic Church Leslie.

ROBINSON ANNIE LAURIE, 89, of East Lansing (formerly Williamston) died August 9, 2017. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman, East Lansing Memorial visitation Friday 11- Noon, at Trinity Church 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing. WILSON, DOUGLAS ALLEN, 69, of Lansing died August 17, 2017. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m.

Saturday at Woodview Church of the Nazarene 1500 E. State Rd. Lansing, MI 48906. BEMBENECK, RANDALL BRUCE, 60, of Traverse City died August 22, 2017. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush Jensen Family Funeral Home, Delta Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be Saturday, Aug. 26th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary-Hannah Parish, Kingsley, MI. BLACKMON, EDWARD, 58, of Lansing died August 17, 2017.

Arrangements by Paradise Funeral Chapel. Funeral Sat. August 26 at 12 p.m. with an 11 a.m. family hour at Ellis Tabernacle OCG.

Visitation Fri. August 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. BULETZA, RICHARD, 70, of Charlotte died August 22, 2017. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home.

Visitation at Pray Funeral Home Friday, and PM. Funeral service at Pray Funeral Home, Saturday 11:00 AM Death notices RobertWilliamPierson Lansing ertL.andVirginiaPierson,passedaway lovedhuntingandfishingwithhisbuddies. Helovedtellingjokesandwaslovedbyev- eryonethatknewhim.Hewasadatapro- cessingmanager.Heisprecededindeathbyhisparentsand Rinkeykids. p.m.onMonday,August28atGorslineRuncimanFuneral aprivateintermentheld.Forthosedesiring,contributions Condolencesandmemoriesmaybesharedwiththefamily atwww.grlansing.com. VirginiaG.Stewart Lansing yearsbeforemovingtoLansingTownship in1971.ShegraduatedfromEastLansing VirginiajoinedthesupportstaffatMichiganStateUni- BusinessandFinanceandTreasurer.From1968to1995,she PresidentforFinanceandOperationsandTreasurer.

Shewasamemberofmanyclubsandorganizationswith- Association.ShebecameaMasterGardenerin1999,through theMSUExtensionService.Inmemoryofherparents,Vir- giniafundedtwoauditoriumchairsintheMSUWharton tion.ShewasarecipientoftheJackBreslinDistinguished SheservedasWorthyMatronofRedCedarChapterNo. longedtoThePeoplesChurchinEastLansing.Shewasa merousotherhumaneandwildlifeorganizations. try.ShefeltluckytohavesurvivedtheGreatDepression, andWorldWarII.SheenthusiasticallysupportedAmerica’s suretherefereesshouldhavemadesomedifferentcalls. Onlinecondolencesmaybemadeatwww.greastlansing. com JohnL.Roberts JohnL.Roberts,89,bornJune3,1928in servedintheU.S.ArmyduringtheKorean andGrandLedgefor30years.Hewasaformer ofChristofGrandLedge.Survivorsincludehis RobertsandMaxineStacey.

Funeralserviceswillbeheld Funeralserviceswillbeheld Condolencesandmemoriesmaybesharedat www.peter- www.peter- sandmurrayfuneralhome.com sandmurrayfuneralhome.com IrvingW.Graham Lansing IrvingW.Graham,95,passedaway aparatrooperandMPwhenheservedin years.Heissurvivedbyhisson,Thomas(Angelie)Graham; Martin.Hewasblessedtohavemanygrandchildren,great- oughlyenjoyed. 6301W.St.Joe 6301W.St.JoewithRev.LauraGerstl-Beukemaofficiating. toCompassusHospiceortoParalyzedVeteransofAmerica. ThefamilyisbeingservedbyTiffanyFuneralHome.Friends mayvisittheguestbookat www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com Affectionately known as by his family and friends, Matthew Rens, age 93, passed away August 21, 2017. He worked for General Motors as a skilled tradesman for 30 years.

He was a tremendous friend, father, motorcyclist and boater. He could be seen on many summer days dragging a child behind his pontoon, his laughter echoing across the water. Matt was born in Holt, Michigan, January 13, 1924. He was raised on the farm and learned hard work was met with reward. He joined the Army in 1943 and served actively at D- Day, Battle of the Bulge and received two Bronze Stars.

He was honorably discharged in February of 1946. Matt was a loving husband to his wife, Joanna, a loyal friend and brother to Charles Rens, and a proud father from a previous marriage to son Owen, daughters Nancy, (Tom), Patti (Bob) and Joy (Don). He was the fun grandfather to Cory, Christina, Chad, Collin, Connor, Cassie and great-grandson Miles. He will also be dearly missed by several nieces and nephews. Matt was always quick with his wit and a smile.

3 Rens were frequently seen at family get-togethers laughing and cutting up with one another. Matt was always at that table! His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Au- His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2017, at Grovenburg United Methodist Church. gust 25, 2017, at Grovenburg United Methodist Church.

Family will receive friends on Thursday evening at the church from p.m. and at 10:00 a.m. Friday. Interment will take place at Markham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Capital Area Humane Society.

Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Chapel. Matthew Rens, Jr. Holt Diane Beehler Age 66 Eaton Rapids, MI Resident Passed away on Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 Born on June 26th, 1951 Canton, Ohio. Having fun and living on the edge was when she was happiest on earth. Diane loved arts and crafts, she would spend hours creating lovely cards for every occasion.

Diane would give the last dollar she had to make someone else happy. The neighborhood children were always stopping by her house asking for some candy. Diane was an extremely strong women. The past 5 years have been hard on her, but all she could think about was inconveniencing someone else. She was asked what her last wish would be and she said: God to watch out cause I am coming with all my Nana, Your spirit will live on in us.

Survived by daughters Shelli(Brent) Burdo Rebecca(Craig) Donaldson; grandchildren: Anthony Wallace, Austin Dimick, Brigitte Burdo, Amalia Burdo, Anthony Burdo. Great Grandchildren: Jayson, Bryson, Bentley, Riley, Madison and Braxton. Brothers Skip (Linda) Beehler Steve (Dianna) Beehler companion Misty (Cat) of 11 years. Predeceased by Mom and Dad, William Beehler and Bette Beehler. Service Friday August 25 from 1-2 pm with visitation one hour before.

Visitation to be held Thursday August 24th 2-4 and 6-8. Casual attire reqiored. Estes Leadly Funeral Home, Holt Chapel. In lieu of flowers a Donation to go to ASPCA is preferred. https://estesleadley.com/obituaries/.

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