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Lansing State Journal www.lansingstatejournal.com "OlD TVO! ID Assistant City Editor Kelly Anderson 377-1213 OURNAL Sunday July 23, 2000 V. -t. -A A. 42 VonBubla, Louis 71, of Newaygo, formerly of Lansing, retired National Guard veteran, died Friday. Services 1 p.m.

Saturday at River Valley Community Church, Newaygo. Arrangements by Kroeze Funeral Home, Fremont. Marriages Benjamin Edward Geddie, 20, and Gail Janette Wellman, 25, both of Eaton Rapids Kevin Lee Murphy, 29, and Tammy Lynn Koziol, 28, both of Eaton Rapids Jerome Thomas Pierpoint, 22, and Marea Nicole Brown, 22, both of Lansing Mitchell Edward Davis, 42, of Charlotte and Carol Lynn Cronan, 44, of Grand Ledge Matthew Blane Hutting, 29, and Lori Ann Roberts, 31, both of Lansing Kenneth Scott Furlong, 28, and Ja-calyn June Brewbaker, 26, both of Charlotte Bruce Allen Hinckley, 41, and Paula Luisa-Finn Vallanueva, 24, both of Charlotte Arthur Lee Hall II, 21, and Jennifer Dawn Eldridge, 28, both of Lansing Robert Presley Palmer, 57, and Rebecca Lynne Perry, 48, both of Olivet Frederick Joseph Colburn, 45, of Potterville and Penelope Jo Burke, 48, of Lansing Timothy Wayne Ruhstorfer, 40, of Lainsburg and Laurie Lynne Wie-land, 39, of Charlotte Death notices Lansing Anderson. Hugh Barry, 66, retired state assistant attorney general, died Thursday. Visitation 2 p.m.

to 4 p.m. today at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Dimitroff Ruth 86, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Deepdale Mausoleum.

Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Melton, Jimmie 69, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Reynolds, Barbara 62, died Friday. Arrangements by Field Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale.

Brighton Prieskorn, Doris, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, South Lyon. Arrangements by Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton. Eureka Godfrey, Mabel Mae, 85, died Friday.

Services 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Grand Ledge Barbara, Shane Jean, 73, died Friday. Services 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Holt Parker, Norman, 70, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Holt United Methodist Church. Owosso Hughes, Angeltne 69, died Friday.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Jennings-Lyons Funeral Chapel, Owosso. altering, damaging or destroying computers valued at two years probation, two months on tether, last month in jail with one a credit which may be suspended, $600 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $10 per month supervisory fee, five hours per week volunteer work. Mark Daniel Culp, 24, 3600 block of Arbutus Drive, Okemos, third offense of domestic assault, one year in jail with four days credit, restitution, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. Guilty pleas Judge Michael G.

Harrison Ernest Eugene Bush, 34, 3900 block of Seaway, Lansing, pleaded guilty to larceny in a building. Arthur Allen Doty 42, 600 block of West North Street, Mason, pleaded guilty to third offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquorper se. Michael Gregory Gibson, 41, 1100 block of Parker, Lansing, pleaded guilty to third offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquorper se. Henry Lester Nash, 31, 600 block of South Hayford, Lansing, pleaded guilty to third offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquorper se. James Dean Maki, 36, Ithaca, pleaded guilty to third degree fleeing and eluding a police officer.

Doyle Gary Webb, 22, 800 block of West Saginaw, Lansing, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a weapon by a felon. Tina Lynn Parks, 30, 100 block of Monticello Drive, Potterville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Kimatha Askiah Wade, 23, no address pleaded guilty to probation violation. Maurer, Wayne R. 44, died Thursday.

Services 10 a.m. Monday at Jennings-Lyons Funeral Chapel, Owosso. Perry Howard, Robert Alan, 48, Marine Corp. veteran and Duct Inc. marketing manager, former Ingham County deputy sheriff, died Saturday.

Services 6 p.m. Monday at Wat-kins Brothers Funeral Home, LaR-owe Chapel, Perry. Elsewhere Bashore, Woodrow W. "Woody," 87, of Bradenton, Fla. formerly of Elsie, died Friday.

Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elsie United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Doerr, Scott Michael, 26, of San Diego, formerly of Holt, died Monday. Memorial services 11 a.m.

Monday at Estes-Leadley HoltDelhi Chapel. Kidder, Mary W. (Guella), 75, of Willoughby, Ohio, formerly of Cleveland, retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services 8:30 p.m. Monday at Brunner Funeral Home Cremation Service, Mentor, Ohio.

Little, Leland "Lee," 74, of Harrison, formerly of DeWitt, died Tuesday. Services have been held. Mau, Edwin Carl, 97, of Ellsworth, formerly of Detroit, retired Vickers Inc. production superintendent, died Friday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday at Penzien Steele Funeral Home, Bay City. Rolfe, Ruth of Palmetto, former Lansing Township clerk, died Monday. Memorial services 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Lansing.

block of North Canal, Lansing, possession of marijuana, 36 months probation, 270 days in jail with 30 days credit, $100 fine, $100 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, driver's license suspended for 365 days. Ryan Scott Humphrey, 28, 200 block of Gatewood, Lansing, fourth degree fleeing from a police officer, one day in jail with one day credit; operating a motor vehicle while impaired, six months probation, one day in jail with one day credit, $250 fine, $250 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $150 forensic fee, driver's license suspended for one year. Ingham County Sentences Judge Michael G. Harrison Deanna Dart, no age or address given, probation violation, probation continued, two months in jail, may be released to House of Commons. Michael Joseph Week, 21, no address given, probation violation, probation continued and extended to Jan.

31, one month in jail, $100 costs. Perriod Verser, 41, 4200 block of West St. Joseph, Lansing, armed robbery, 45 months to 25 years in prison with 208 days credit, restitution, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. Tyrice Lavohn Winston, 24, 4300 block of MacDougal, Lansing, armed robbery, 10-30 years in prison consecutive to current sentence, restitution, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. Wilfred Nelson, 52, 6000 block of West Outer Drive, Detroit, absconding on or forfeited bond, two to eight years in prison consecutive to current sentence, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund.

Brian Samuel West, 18, 54800 block of Gemini, Shelby Township, Marriage licenses applied for: Eaton County Steven Todd McKellar, 30, and Stacey Lynn Bush, 30, both of Eaton Rapids. James Thomas Northrup II, 38, of Lakeland, and Sheryl Ann Ne-meth, 28, of Mulberry, Fla. Neki Kiwan Anderson, 25, and Kimberly Tasha Jacobson, 21, both of Lansing. Jeffrey Allen Boult, 19, and Rhonda Erin Dehnert, 19, both of Charlotte. George Dominic Clotlin, 32, and Cheryl Lynn Miller, 35, both of Charlotte Arthur Dean Lewis, 40, of Lansing and Cindy Lee Butler, 36, of Grand Ledge David Lee Slopsema, 40, of Water-ford and Wendy Patricia VanEk, 39, of Grand Ledge Justin Robert Sedlar, 20, and Theresa Sue Schneider, 19, both of Olivet Joseph J.

Rowan 23, of Lansing and Leah Elissa Vetere, 23, of Misha-waka, Ind. Jeremy Lyle Rasey, 18, of Nashville and Tina Marie Miller, 17, of Vermontville Christopher T. Birtles, 29, and Paula Christine VanFleet, 24, both of Lansing Courts Eaton County Sentences Judge Calvin E. Osterhaven Scott Jeffrey Sivyer, 34, 7100 block of Pat's Drive, Dimondale, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor causing death, 60 months probation, 365 days in jail with two days credit, $500 fine, $500 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $150 forensic fee, driver's license revoked. Matthew Robert Corbett, 21, 200 For paid obituary notices, call 377-1104.

Memoriams and Cards of Thanks appear in classification 067 in the Classified section. Deaths and Funerals GRIFFIN, LARRY EARL Lansing HOWARD, ROBERT ALAN Perry USEEM, JOHN HEARLD East Lansing ANDERSON, HUGH BARRY Lansing ANDERSON, FOREST C. JR. Torch Lake Formerly of Dansville and Owosso Mr. Griffin was born January 2, 5 Passed away Saturday, July 22, 2000.

Born March 25, 1952, in Lansing, the son of Jesse and Norma (Ellsworth) Howard, Robert attended Sexton School in Lansing and 1951, in Fairfield, AL, to J. R. and Zelia Griffin and passed away July 20, 2000. He was a retiree of General Motors Age 89, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at Ing-h a Regional Medical Center. Dr.

Useem was Professor of Sociology at Michigan Age 75, died July 20, 2000. Born July 23, 1924, in Dansville, Mr. Anderson was the retired co-owner of Anderson Fertilizer Blissfield and Co. of Owosso and SHANE, BARBARA JEAN Grand Ledge Mrs. Shane, age 73, passed away July 21, 2000, in Lansing, MI.

Barbara was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1945, and graduated from L.C.C. in 1997 with nigh honors. She was a member of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church where she was very active in the church music program and choir and also active in the Stephen Ministry. She was a member of the Choral Bells Treb-leaires and the Grand Ledge Chapter of P.E.O. O.E., and was a great lover of cats.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Gerald 2 sons, Steven G. (Wendy) of Grand Ledge and Jeffrey L. (Judv) of Williamston; 1 daughter, Carole J. Shane (Michael) Shell of Boyne City; 6 grandchildren, Ruben Shane-Shell and Patrick, Nicholas, Trevor, Rachel and Ryan Shane; 2 cousins, Dr. Lee Morgan of Warren and Alice Lance of Coldwater; and 2 aunts, June (Bill) Tibbits of South Bend, IN, and Rev.

Fern (Douglas) Richards of Caro, MI. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank J. and Reva (Lud-brook) Bedell. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 11 a.m. at the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church, 411 Harrison with Rev.

W. J. "Bill" Amundsen officiating. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Sunday, 24 p.m., and Monday, 7-9 p.m.

at the Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. For those desiring, contributions made to the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church; Capital Area Humane Society; or Grand Ledge Chapter of P.E.O. O.E. will be greatly appreciated. LITTLE, LELAND "LEE" Born April 18, 1934, son of A.F.L.

and Alma Evans Anderson, Hugh died in Lansing on July 20, 2000. Hugh is survived by his younger brother, George Axel (Janine Jarve-la) of Arlington, TX. For 28 years, Hugh was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan, 1960-1988. His assignments included State Affairs, the Public Service Commission, The Uninsured Motorists Fund, directing the Attorney General's investigation of the Highway Department in 1967, the Highway Department one-man grand jury, the Executive Division, and the Environmental and Special Litigation Division. In 1973 he became Assistant in Charge of the Special Litigation Division, representing the Attorney General in utility matters, serving there until his retirement.

Hugh graduated from Redford High School in Detroit ('51) and from the University of Michigan (B.A. in Philosophy 55, J.D. 458). He practiced law with Clark, Klein, Brucker, and Waples in Detroit, 1958-1959, before joining the Attorney General's staff. Hugh was an avid duplicate bridge player and had been an ACBL Life Master for 25 years.

In 1967 and 1970 he was a member of the International Guts Frisbee Championship Team, "The Foul Five." Hugh's wife, Margaret (Peg) and daughters, Julie (of Lansing) and Ann-Marie (of San Francisco) will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Sunday, July 23, 2000 from 2 to 4 p.m. Burial will be pri-vate. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley. HENRY, IRENE E. Flint was a resident of Perry all of his life.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps; was a marketing Manager for Duct, and had previously worked for the Ingham County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff. Surviving are his wife, Kelly Huntley of Perry; children, Nicholas (Kelly) Howard of Warren, Jessica Howard of Potterville, Sean Howard of Potterville, and Tara Howard of Perry; stepdaughter and stepson, Heather and Randy Hall; grandchildren, Nicholas and Mikayla Howard and Brandon Hall; 1 brother, Carl (Tam-ara) Howard of Mason; 1 sister, Can-dace Stemen of Holly Hills, FL. He was predeceased by his parents and his stepfather, Barney Push, Jr. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 24, 6 p.m.

at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes (LaRowe Chapel), Perry, with Pastor Victor Trevino officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. MAU, EDWIN CARL Ellsworth, Ml Surviviors include 3 daughters, Yolanda Griffin of Alabama and Jessica Nicole Griffin and Lakisha Jones, both of Lansing; 2 granddaughters, Brianna Griffin of Alabama and Harmony Jones of Lansing; his father and mother, J. R.

and Zelia Griffin of Bessemer, AL; 3 sisters, Virginia Powell and Shirley (James) Parker, both of Lansing, and Anita Brown of Bessemer; 2 brothers, Solomon (Arlene) Griffin and James (Mary) Griffin, both of Lansing; special nephew, Bo Alexander of Lansing; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Friends may visit Mr. Griffin Monday, July 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., at the Riley Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 11 a.m. DIMITROFF, RUTH I. Lansing Age 86, passed away on July 21, 2000.

She was born on July 15, 1914, in Bay City, and had been a resident of the Lansing area for most of her life. Mrs. Dimitroff was preceded in death by her husband, Dan in 1978, and by her parents. Surviving are 2 sons, Allan and Dan Dimitroff, all of Lansing. A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev.

Alan W. Kamens of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, at Deepdale Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Ruth I. Dimitroff.

was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven M. (1999); parents, Forest C. and Alta; and 1 sister.

Surviving are his wife, Dee Ann of Torch Lake; 2 sons, Dennis K. (Dawn) and Jeffrey A. (Vickie), both of Mason; 3 stepchildren, Mindy (Hung-En) Martin-Feng of Boston, and Kelly and David Martin, both of Traverse City; 8 grandchildren, Sarah, Alissa and Jonathan Anderson, Matthew Merriott, Ashley Gray, Aimee Anderson and Emily and Matthew Feng; 2 brothers; 6 sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 24, 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E.

Maple Street, Mason, with the Rev. James Kirk Mahan, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Fair-view Cemetery, Dansville. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Ball-Dunn Chapel, 621 S.

Jefferson, Mason, Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday at the Church from 12 noon until service time. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing 48910, or the Christopher Reeve Foundation, in memory of Mr. Anderson.

VonBUBLA, LOUIS Newaygo, Ml Formerly of Lansing State University from 1949 to r981, and chaired the Department from 1959 to 1965. Dr. Useem previously served on the faculties of the University of South Dakota, Barnard College of Columbia University, and the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Useem was an expert on intercul-tural affairs, particularly on South and Southeast Asia.

He consulted with the U.S. Departments of State and Interior, and the East-West Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange in Honolulu, Hawaii. He served in the Pacific as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1942-1945, and returned to the Palau archipelago from 1946 to 1948 to assist in post-war reconstruction. Dr. Useem received a Ph.D.

from the University of Wisconsin in 1939, and a B.A. from UCLA in 1934. Dr. Useem is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dr. Ruth Hill Useem, Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University.

Also surviving are son, Michael Useem of Merion, PA, Howard Useem of Annandale, VA, and Bert Useem of Albuquerque, NM; seven grandchildren; and a niece, Joyce Gould of Burbank, CA. Burial will be private. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, East Lansing.

KIDDER, MARY W. (GUELLA) Willoughby, OH Formerly of Cleveland, OH Ase 75, resident of Willoughby for 15 years, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at Hospice of Western Reserve, Cleveland. Mary was born September 8, 1924, in Easton, PA. She was a retired bookkeeper in accounting. Survivors include 4 daughters, Donna (Harold Jr.) Old of Okemos, MI, Nancy (Edward Makransky of Middleburg, FL, Susan (Joseph Leblang of East-lake and Mary-Jo (Ervin Thovson of Greenwood, IN; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Services will be 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 24, at Brunner Funeral Home Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Mentor, OH, with Michael Guggenbiller, Chaplain at Hospice House, Cleveland, officiating. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in Whitehaven Memorial Park, Mayfield Village, OH.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Mentor, OH 44060. Harrison Formerly of Dewitt Age 74, died July 18, 2000. Survived by wife, Ruth Ann; daughter and son-in-law, Lee (Ann) ana Jon Wilcox of DeWitt; son, Jeffrey Lind Little of Detroit; grandchildren, Rhonda (Terry) Cole of Lansing; Matthew (Kirsten) Wilcox of Lansing; and Trevor (Krista) Wilcox of Howell; and great-grandchildren, Taran, Ciena and Alyssa Cole of Lansing and Alexandra "Lexie" Wilcox of Howell. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made in the name of Leland Little to the American Lung Association of Michigan, 403 Seymour, Lansing MI 48933.

Mr. Louis T. VonBubla, age 171, passed away on Friday Irene E. Henry died July 15, 2000, at the age of 85. She was born in Leslie on December 18, 1914, the son of Arthur M.

and Alma I. (Higdon) Dut-ton and lived most of her life in Flint. She retired from Sears Roebuck in 1974 and was a gourmet cook at several establishments. Irene married John H. Henry in St.

Johns on September 15, 1950, and he survives her. Also surviving are one daughter, Allene (Eddie) Foland of Ashley; one son, Earl (Sharroh) Henry of Grand Blanc; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Kurncz of St. Johns; one sister-in-law, Jean Dutton of Maple Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, John Henry, one sister, Bessie (Davis) Bentley; and one brother, Eugene A. Dutton.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2000, at the Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. Memorials may be made to Genesys Hospice Care Center, 7280 S. State Goodrich, MI 48438.

Metro Lansing's Only Manufacturer of Monuments Markers LINKER MEMORIALS 1116 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing (Visit Our Showroom, Now in Rear Bldg.) Ph. 484-1433 Formerly of Detroit Mr. Mau, age 97, died July 21, 2000, at Bolder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI.

He was born in Bay City on September 2, 1902, the son of Frederick Carl and Margaret (Mayer) Mau. He retired from Vickers, Inc. in September of 1962 as Production Superintendent. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit where he held many offices, including Trustee, Secretary, Treasurer and President of the Congregation.

He is survivied by his wife, the former Marguerite Strick, whom he married on February 11, 1933, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. He also leaves a son, Robert E. (Beverly) Maue, Sr. of Ellsworth; a daughter, Audrey A.

(Charles) Olchefski of Livonia; 5 grandchildren, Robert E. Mau, Jr. of Emmett, Joseph A. Mau of St. Paul, MN, Susan L.

Mau of Dimondale, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Pratt and Allison Olchefski, both of Royal Oak; and a brother, Melvin W. (Ruth) Mau of Plymouth. Funeral and committal services will be held on Monday, July 24, 11 a.m. at Penzien Steele Funeral Home, 608 N. Madison (M-25), Bay City, MI 48708.

The Rev. LeRoy Westphal will officiate. Private burial will be at Floral Gardens Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial tributes may be made to St.

James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit. morning, July 21, 2UUU, at his home. He was retired from the U.S. National Guard in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Swarthout) VonBubla on May 6, 2000.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2000, at River Valley Community Church, corner of M-37 and 88th Newaygo. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fremont Area Foundation for Hospice of Newaygo County. Arrangements by Kroeze Funeral Home, Fremont (231) 924-2130.

In Loving Memory of "TERM" 7-23-72 1-23-98 ROLFE, RUTH M. Palmetto, FL Born in Hillsdale June 27, 1915; died July 17, 2000. Ruth was Lansing Township Clerk from 1963 to 1975. Survived by daughter, Linda Rolfe; 10 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Ned Rolfe, son, Daryl Rolfe and daughter, Sandra Ackley.

Memorial services are Tuesday, July 25, 1 1 a.m., St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2900 NT Waverly, Lansing. IhtTDaitij Bagel' Cater ina For Any Occasion Loving daughter, sister and aunt, who is missed more than words can say. Love, Dad, Mom, 'Penny, Myson 2 Williamston Locations Call Nancy Harns, R.N. (517) 281-8507 487-6291 Bruce B.

Dunn, president Thomas E. Hoffmeyer, vice president Bruce W. Gorsline, vice president 482-1533 Gorsline-Runciman Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS COUNSELORS Lansing East Lansing Mason Williamston DeWitt Portland 1999 Pursuit of Certified hVrJ National Funeral Directors Association.