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Assistant City Editor Kelly Anderson 377-1 21 3 E-mail: metrolsj.com FEOP Sunday November 26, 2000 Lansing State Journal www.isi.com JOURNAL res, a daughter, Marissa Raeanna Flores, at Sparrow Hospital, Nov. 15. Eyster: To Mark Eyster and Lynda Rossi, a son, Maximilian Rossi Eyster, at Sparrow Hospital, Nov. 7. Births Fowlerville Spalding: To T.

Richard and Belinda Spalding, a daughter, Sophia Carolyn Spalding, at Sparrow Hospital, Nov. 17. Holt Wheeler: To D. Bruce and Julie Wheeler, a daughter, Madison Ann Wheeler, at Sparrow Hospital, Nov. Giggy: To Dan and Maria Giggy, a son, Christian Ross Giggy, at Sparrow Hospital, Nov.

14. Laingsburg Koonter: To Mark and Kelli Koonter, a son, Zachary Don Koonter, at Sparrow Hospital, Nov. Lansing Farrington: To Eric L. and Ollie E. Farrington, a daughter, Emily Paige Farrington, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Nov.

22. Flores: To Ramon and Juanita Flo- Westphalia Freund, Milberg 91, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia.

Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Williamston Gnegy, Bruce Raymond, 48, actor, died Thursday. Memorial services 7 p.m. Tuesday at Riverwalk Theater. Arrangements by Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel.

Elsewhere Hutchinson, Jamie Anne Mi-chele, infant daughter of Daniel and Kelly (Shooltz) Hutchinson, died Friday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday at DeWitt Cemetery. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel. Smith, Ruie A.

(Fuller), 86, of Clearwater, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greak Lakes Christian Homes Retirement Village, Holt.

Arrangements by Estes-Lead-ley HoltDelhi Chapel. Ithaca Kosnik, Margaret 89, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pauls Catholic Church, Ithaca.

Arrangements by Dewey Funeral Home, Ithaca. Leslie Good, Mary, 82, formerly of East Tawas, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel Mason Brown, Lloyd, 90, died Wednesday. There will be no services.

Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason. Owosso Balma, Edith Mae, 96, former Strawsteins and Redmonds employee, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. Death notices Lansing Barnes-Finnie, Loraine 75, died Thursday.

Services 10 a.m. Monday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Conley, Elsie 95, retired state librarian, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Monday at Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel Detzler, James 76, retired Melling Forge employee, died Friday.

Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Man-ton. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel. Emenhiser, Vergie Maxine, 81, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m.

Wednesday at Parker Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Lambka, Gary L. "Pete," 62, General Motors Corp. welder, died Wednesday.

Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Rust, Emma Jean, 65, died Tuesday. There will be no services. Bath Munson, Kenneth 73, retired Oldsmobile accountant, died Tuesday.

Services 3 p.m. Monday at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. Dimondale Gilliver, Virginia 79, died Nov. 13.

Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Field Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale. Farwell Pierce, Ralph 58, died Nov. 17. Memorial services 2 p.m.

Saturday at Mr. Pierce's home in Farwell. Haslett Vorce, David 60, died Nov. 23. Memorial services 4 p.m.

Thursday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Holt Pugh, Thomas R. "Rudy," 85, died Wednesday. Memorial services Marriage licenses applied for: Inghsm County Samuel Alan Matteson, 51, and Robin Kay Cloar, 44, both of Williamston Marcos Claudio, 63, and Hortencia V. Pedrosa, 65, both of Lansing Adam Heath Chojnacki, 30, and Melissa Louise Bingen, 29, both of Conroe, Texas Stephen Martin Vanvliet, 38, and Renee Mignon Hake, 38, both of East Lansing Leondrae Ladaryl Watson, 22, and Karen Elizabeth Howard, 21, both of Lansing For paid obituary notices, call 377-1104.

Memoriams and Cards of Thanks appear in classification 067 in the Classified section. Deaths and Funerals THELANDER, STEVEN F. OLMSTED, PH.D., DONALD W. East Lansing FISHER, EDWARD C. Lansing PIERCE, RALPH, JR.

Farwell, Ml McMILLlN CHAPPELLE, DORTHA LUCRETIA Lansing YENCICH, JACK I. Lansing Formerly of Elk Rapids Bath Born Febru Age 52, In Iovin memory passed away on November 24, 2000, after a valiant fight against cancer. Steve Age 79, died November 20, 2000, at home, in East Lansing. He was born to C. Howard Olmsted and Rosella Wais Olmsted in Duluth, MN.

Age 58, passed away November 17, 2000 at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He is survived by 2 sons, Greg Pierce and John Van Patten of Lansing; 1 daughter, ary 27, 1942, in Saginaw; died November 25, 2000, at the age of 5 8. Ed retired from General Motors after 30 years of service and was a School Bus Driver for vV Age 89, left to join his loving bride, November 25, 2000. Born September 14, 1911, in Mineral City, KS, Mr. i loved golfing, gardening, puttering" around t.r I will be 'vJ "dearly beloved Dortha," born November 15, 1938, in Stratford, OK; went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on November 23, 2000, after a Ions, -v He grew up bered as a loving son, brother, husband, and father.

He will also Li in Eagle Riv-" er, Wl, grad- uating from high school there. He courageous battle with cancer. Dortha was a devoted Paraprofes-sional Educator for children with special needs working in the East Lansing Schools for over 25 years. She spent years of her life volunteering in many community organizations, including Girl Scouts, the American Red Cross, M.S.U. International Program, served for over 10 years with the Ingham County Children's Trust Fund Council and several others.

Dortha also served within several ministries including Eastminster Presbyterian Church of Lisa Gamble of Mason; 2 grandsons, Travis Jason and Ryan Scott Gamble; stepchildren and step-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bob Pierce, Donald (Patti) Little; 1 sister, Shirley (Bob) Staten; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Also, a special companion, Linda Van Patten; her children, grandchildren, and Mom. Funeral services and burial were held on November 22, 2000 in Franklin Furnace, OH. A memorial will be held at Ralph's home in Farwell, MI for family and friends on December 2, 2000 at 2 p.m. ROOT, HOWARD E.

the Waverly Community Schools. His two rules to live by were, "A man's got to know his limitations and always have a backup." He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by Nancy, his wife of 39 years; 2 daughters, Marcelyn (Robert) Hellie of Canton and Jill Anne fDann) Huisken and 2 sons, Scott Fisher and Chad (Sandy) Fisher all of Lansing; 4 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Giselle, Caleb, and Dannielle; 3 brothers, Richard Fisher, Russell Bonner, and Ron (Carla) Bonner; 1 sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Wilcox; 1 brother-in-law, Joe aylor; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, at 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E.

Michigan Lansing, with the Rev. David Thiele, of Christ Lutheran Church, and the Rev. Trent Bushnell officiating. Interment will follow in Delta Center Cemetery Chapel, Lansing. The family will receive friends at Gorsline-Runciman on Monday from 6-8 p.m.

and on Tuesday from 24 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, in memory of Mr. Fisher. PIKE, MELVIN LANSING in the yard, and spending time at their home on Birch Lake with family and friends. He was a member of the Elk Rapids Golf Club, the Sacred Heart Chorale, and the Industrial Executives Club.

Mr. Yencich was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lucille (November 3, 2000). Surviving are 3 daughters, Patricia (Rick) Carrow and Kathleen Yencich both of Lansing, Judith (Jon) Martin of Mason; 1 son, Steven (Linda) Yencich of DeWitt; 7 grandchildren, Delaney, Darcy, Kyle, Jennifer, Daniel, Jason, and Becky, and 1 brother, Frank (Marge) Yencich of Illinois. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S.

Cedar Lansing, with Father John Byers, Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Gorsiine-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Lansing, on Tuesday from 24 and 6-8 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7 p.m.

There will also be a memorial service for both he and his wife at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elk Rapids, at a time to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those desiring make memorial contributions to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, 489d9-9986, whose staff so lovingly and compassionately cares for so many as they make this final journey. be remembered as a dedicated friend to the many people who have known and loved him. After graduating from Blissfield High School, Steve resided in the East Lansing area for the rest of his adult life, during which time he was a noted Chef, Restaurateur and Wine Broker.

An erudite man, his love for history and politics lent him to share his views freely and often. It was a service to all who listened and the void that now exists will not be easily filled. Steven is survived by his loving wife, Sheri, and 2 children, James fMcNitt) and Erin (McNitt). He is also survived by his father, Donald Thelander; his mother, Elsie Hamilton; and 3 sisters, Patricia, Beverly, and Susan. Memorial vices will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2000, at 4 p.m.

at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E. grand River East Lansing. Those desiring may make contributions to the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, 48909-9986, in memory of Steven Thelander.

LAWHEAD, DUANE J. Tavares, FL Formerly of Eaton Rapids Age 79, died Wednesday, November 22, 2000. Born October 14, 1921 in Potterville, the son of Donald and Kathleen (Kinsel) Lawhead. Duane was a decorated Army Air Corp. Veteran of World War if, receiving a Purple Heart.

He was a retired Master Metal Smith for Aircraft working for the United States Department of Defense. A member of the Masonic Lodge 63, the American Legion Post 15 and the V.F.W. Post 1238 all of Eaton Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Fay; 2 sons, Dennis of Eaton Rapids and David of Onstead; Age 83,, went home to be with the Lord after an extended III on Thursday, November 23, 2000. Howard was a teamster and retired from S.D.

Solomon and Sons in X4 1 'pi A ft received his bachelors degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin, graduating in 1941 In 1946, after completing military service as a Link Trainer Instructor in the Army Air Force, he began graduate studies in Sociology, receiving a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Minnesota. He was a member of the Sociology Department at Michigan State University from 1957 until his retirement in 1990. During his tenure at M.S.U. he had a joint appointment in the Institute of Community Development and served several years as an Assistant Dean in the College of Social Science.

Prior to coming to M.S.U. he was a faculty member in Sociology at West Virginia University and the University of Wisconsin. As a Social Psychologist his teaching and research specialized in the social psychological components of community leadership, small group organization, and the sociology of mental health. He also had a long-term interest in research methods and their appropriate use in social psychological studies. He was a member of the American Sociological Association, the American Psychological Association and was also a member of the professional journalism fraternity, Sigma Delta Chi and of Phi Delta Theta.

Husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle were important roles to him. He will be greatly missed by Garver Olmsted, his wife of 50 his daughter, Caroline Olmsted, his son-in-law, David Regalbuto, and his grandchildren, Eric and Andrea Regalbuto. He also leaves to mourn his brother, John Olmsted and wife, Jeanette; his sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth Olmsted and Mary Garver Euchner and husband, Richard Euchner; his 6 nieces and nephews; his 5 great-nieces and nephews; and 3 young women, 2 from Europe and 1 from the United States have lived as members of the family for extended periods of time. He was preceded in death by his Barents, and his older brother, oward N. Olmsted.

Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will be held in the Alumni Chapel on the M.S.U. Campus on Thursday, November 30, 2000, at 3 p.m. The family will greet friends in the social hall of the Chapel after the service. A Committal service will be held in Eagle River, Wl, next summer at the graveside of his parents.

The time to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Research Fund, Department of Surgery, M.S.U., B424 Clinical Center, East Lansing; Senior Health Clinic, St. Lawrence Hospital, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, 48915; The Hospice of Lansing, 6035 Executive Suite 103, Lansing, 48911-5338; or to the charity of one's choice. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Co.

East Chapel, East Lansing. Funeraf East Lansing, Singles Ministry of Single Point Chapter II, Lansing Non-Smoking Singles, Peoples Church Divorce Recovery, Personal Growth Workshops, and the Singles Focus Group at South Baptist Church. Since 1993 Dortha dedicated her time towards the Ministry Beginning Experience of Lansing which supports those who have lost their spouses. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Cromwell and Bertha May McMillin; 1 infant sister, Nora Mac; 2 brothers, Melton Edgar "Mac" and Robert Owen; 1 sister, Virginia Roach; and her beloved second mother, Jean Surviving are 3 beloved daughters, Ann Marie (James Olsen, and their children, Ryan, Jar-rod, Zachery, Alainamae, and Kalil, of Haslett, MI; Julia (Eric) Payne, and their children, Daryn, Cassandra, Larissa, and Gillen of Muskegon, MI; and Deborah (Dwayne) Mufl-ins of Boulder, CO; the father of her daughters, Daniel E. Chappelle, Ph.D., of Sacaramento, CA; and dearly loved friend, William A.

Duerr, Ph.D., of Blacksburg, VA, who was her second father. Also surviving are 1 brother, W. Joe (Shirley) McMillin of Salt Lake City, UT; 2 sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 2, at 4 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co.

East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River East Lansing. Contributions may be made to Beginning Experience of Lansing, P.O. Box 24143, Lansing, MI, 48909, or to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI, 48909-9986, in memory of Dortha.

She would like to be remembered as a person who was loving and who served a risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Shalom and love to you, Mom. RUST, EMMA JEAN Formerly of Lansing Age 65, passed away in her home on November 21, 2000. She was a longtime resident of Lansing, where she was a homemaker and loving mother to her 4 children. Emma was born in Flint December 27, 1934 to John and Dorothy (Cole) Gaines.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Paul Rust, of Lansing; and East Lansing Born July 17, 1927, in Stuart, 1A; died November 22, 2000, at the age of 73. Mr. Pike was a Veteran of World War II, having served with the overseas Coast Guard and was a Pilot for Francis Aviation. He was active in scouting for several years and was a member of the Order of the Arrow and an avid boater.

Mr. Pike was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. Lockwood (1990), and 2 brothers, John Pike and Virgil Burggren, and 1 sister, Bessie Short. Surviving are his stepson, Robert E. (Terri Terrace) Lockwood of East Lansing; 1 grandson, Drew A.

Lock-wood; 2 brothers, Francis Pike of Holt and Pearl Pike of Horsehead Lake, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River East Lansing.

Interment will follow in Glendale Cemetery, Okem-os. The family will receive friends at the Chapel on Monday from 2A and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Lansing, 48910, in memory of Mr. Pike.

CULVER, DENNY DETZLER, JAMES D. Lansing Graveside services will be held Monday, November 27, at 1 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, Manton. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, 111 S.

Franklin DeWitt, on Sunday from 24 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association of Michigan, Mid-West Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968 or to St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, in memory of Mr. Detzler.

daughter, Dorothy Parsley of Florida; stepsons, Jack Swan of Colorado and Steven Siegrest of Hawaii; stepdaughters, Beth Seltenright of Florida, Anita Chateauneuf of New Hampshire, and Esther Emswiler of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 28 at 1 p.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Masonic Memorial service being conducted at 7 p.m.

at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids with full military honors provided by the G.E.R.A.VA (Greater Eaton Rapids Area Veterans Association). For those desiring, a memorial contribution may be made to either the Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge or the Eaton Community Hos- Eice in memory of Duane J. awhead. 1973.

An avid fisherman who loved hunting and everything outdoors, he hada wonderful sense of humor and had many Irish tales to tell. Howard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret; and children, Janet (Orville) Gray, Rodney Root, Howard D. Root, Linda Root, James (Tracy) Root, Byron Root, Christine (Duane) Dennings, and Kelley (Laura) Root; 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 27, 2000 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home with Dr.

Daryl Franzel, Pastor of Capitol City Baptist Church officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral nome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House of Mid Michigan. A special thank you to the Hospice Staff for the kind loving care Howard received. WITT, HERBERT W. St. Johns Age 89, died Saturday, November 25, 2000.

He was born in Riley Township on February 4, 1911, the son of William F. and Lulu (Krumm) Witt. He was a member and an elder of St. Peter Lutheran Church and a member of the Farm Bureau having been a retired farmer. Herbert married Olga J.

McPrangle on June 8, 1932 and she survives him. Also surviving are 1 son, Dorrell (Caroline) Witt of Grand Ledge; 2 daughters, Mar-lene (Eric) Peterson of DeWitt and Mary (Dennis) Whitlock of St. Johns; 11 grandchildren; 7 greatgrandchildren; and 1 brother, Howard Witt of Houghton Lake. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 28, 2000, 1 p.m. at St.

Peter Lutheran Church, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Heimsoth officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 6-8 p.m.

Monday at the Osgood Funeral Home. In Memoriam In Memory Of Lawrence Vanous Lansing Ace 37, passed away on November 22, 2000. He will be in a place of eternal peace, love and happiness. Denny loved the outdoors, had respect for wildlife and enjoyed the art of hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Joyce J.

Culver; his father and step-mother, Bud and Wava Culver; brothers, Greg (Juli) Culver, Steve (Sue) Culver; sister, Diane Mansfield (Mat); his beloved nieces and nephews, Amanda and Zack Culver and Michelle and Stephi Culver, Allie and Jake Mansfield; and his girlfriend, Vicki Campbell. her parents. She is survived by brothers, Jay and Keith of Lansing; sisters, Myra (Sam) Wright and Waynette (Richard) Sharp of Flint; daughters, Paula (Wayne) Wilber of Charlotte, Cindy Rust of Toledo, OH and Myrleen (Steve) Corson of Missouri; son, Ted of Allen, TX; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. There will be no services or visitation. SINCE 1915 YUNKER MEMORIALS MONUMENTS MARKERS MAUSOLEUMS GRANITE BRONZE MARBLE Michigan.

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