Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 23

Lansing State Journal Kelly L. Anderson Assistant City Editor 377-1213 E-mail: metrolsj.com www.lsj.com PAD RNAL Sunday March 16, 2003 memammimmmmmLmmimmimmmmmMmmmmi.mmmmmmmmvm wmmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.mmjmumwmummmmmmmmmmmHmmuwmmmmt ii mmmmm 1D 0 Deaths Lansing Funeral Home, St. Johns. Smythe, Donna 74, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Traverse City. Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Stauffer, Cecelia 98, retired Theta Chi and Michigan State University dormitories house mother, died March 11. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church of Lansing.

Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. I Vincent, George 69, retired Lansing police officer, died Saturday. Services noon Wednesday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Williams, Helen, 86, retired General Motors Corp. employee, died Saturday.

Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Alma Meetings Monday Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Carson City. Arrangements by Lux Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City. Mason Brown-Paradise, Madissen Avery, infant daughter of David W.

Brown and Echo M. Paradise, died Wednesday of natural causes. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason. Phillips, Charlene 51, died Thursday.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Middleton Musser, Gerald Steven, 47, died Thursday of natural causes. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hope Bible Baptist Church, Maple Rapids.

Arrangements by Dodge Funeral Home, Middleton. St. Johns I Dershem, Francis, 84, retired I Nordeen, Jeanne M. (Beck), 78, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel. I Parker, Lillie Mae, 68, retired Michigan State University employee, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Friday at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Richard, Verner "Elvis," 82, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Robinson, DenRay Marcell 7 months, infant son of Stephanie Wilcox and DenRay M. Robinson died Friday as the result of an accident.

Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at New St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. I Smarts, Yvonne 82, retired Michigan State University cashier, died Saturday.

Arrange- ments by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. farmer, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns.

Holcomb, Sgt. Maj. Bruce Allen, 52, Clinton County Road Commission shop superintendent and retired Michigan National Guard 119th Field Artillery sergeant major, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Osgood Funeral Home, St.

Johns. St. Louis Ross, Merlyn M. "Papa," 86, formerly of Edmore, retired Liquid Transport truck driver, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel. I Sharrar, Mary Jane, 91, farmer, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes St Louis Chapel.

Elsewhere Prochazka, Georgia 80, of Fort Meade, formerly of Houghton Lake, retired secretary, died Wednesday. Services 12:30 p.m. Monday at Osgood I Beleski, Russell Donald, 45, Kamins Auto Parts Store counterman, died Wednesday of natural causes. Services 10 a.m. Monday at St.

Mary's Cathedral. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. I Bland, Sterlin Booker, 79, formerly of Arlington, retired Pentagon security officer, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riley Funeral Home.

I Dunbar, James Thomas, 54, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Evans, Tanya Michelle, 20, died March 10 of natural causes. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel.

Mueller, Gerhart 87, retired Fisher-Body employee, died Saturday. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. Bath Township: Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 14480 Webster Road, Bath. I Delta Township: Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Offices, 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing.

I East Lansing: Commission on the Environment, 6:30 p.m., Courtroom 1, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St. East Lansing: Transportation Commission, 7:30 p.m., Courtroom 2, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St. I Liberty, Leon Jack, 69, retired Alma Products employee, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ithaca United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Barden Funeral Home Ithaca Chapel. Crystal I Miller-Stone, Marquettia Ann, 81, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. For paid obituary notices, call 377-1104 Ortiz, Faustino T. Timf Tribell, Eileen C.

Ballard, Margo C. Lansing, Ml Searcy, Harold R. Lansing, Ml Stump, Stephen J. Burbank, CA Formerly of Lansing, Ml Lippert, Col. JR (Jack), AUS Ret.

Delta Township, Ml Lansing, Ml A loving husband, father, and grandfather was born February TX; he went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2003, at the age of 79. Mr. Ortiz had retired from GM after 23 Age 73 passed away on March 15, 2003, surrounded by her family. Margo was born November 23, 1929 in Lansing. Margo graduated from Eastern High School Class of 1947.

Age 89, passed away on March 13, 2003. He was born on October 26, 1913, in Desha, Arkansas, and has lived in the Lansing area most of his life. Mr. Searcy was employed at Melline Drop Age 41, Stephen was born on January 18, 1962 in Lansing and left this world too soon on March 11, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. Stephen was a much beloved son, brother, cousin, Age 75, passed on March 11, 2003.

Born April 30, 1927 in Seville Township, the son of Lloyd Leroy Lip-pert and Leafa Margaret (Fuller) Lippert. Jack, was a member of the Commu -J I mLLA Forge, retiring in 1978. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, in November of 2002, son, Jerry Lee, and by sister, Eloise Underwood and brother, Jim Searcy.

Surviving are: Rose Ann (David) Patrick; step-son, Robert (Ruth) Steffensen; step-daughter, Sheryl (Stanley) Frazier; 3 grandchildren, Kami (Jim) Pasch, Kim Murphy, and Kirk Guthrie; 4 step-grandchildren, Shelley Frazier, Stacy (John) Jones, Steffen (Linda) Frazier, and Kristina Craft; 10 great grandchildren. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Dementia Unit, for their excellent care during the past 6 months. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Rev. Dan Wilkinson officiating.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, where military honors will be provided the Morley S. Oates Post 701, V.F.W. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Foundation, Dementia Unit in memory of Harold R.

Searcy. Okemos, Ml Formerly of Indian Wells, CA Age 79, died March 12, 2003. Born October 15, 1923 in Indianapolis, IN. Mrs. Tribell was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E.

Surviving are 1 daughter, Maggie Fitzsimons of Haslett; 2 sons, Sky-lar (Jill) of Okemos and Kevin Tribell of Black Hawk, SD; 4 grandchildren, T.J. and Brian Tribell and Matt and Katye Fitzsimons; 1 sister, Marjorie Sacra of Bloomfield Hills, MI. There will be no services or visitation. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing, MI (517-337-9745). Padden, Pearl B.

Lakeview, Ml Formerly of Wyandotte, Ml Died Thursday, March 2003 at her home. She was 82 years old. She was born on September 29, 1920 to Abraham and Bertha (Berkowitz) Berger in Highland Park, MI. She married Lawrence Eugene "Gene" Padden on April 24, 1946 in Highland Park. They raised their family in Wyandotte, MI, prior to moving to Lakeview in 1992.

Mrs. Padden was a loving mother and homemaker. She was an avid reader and writer. She liked working on the computer and making cards to send to her family members. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence of Lakeview; children, Nancy (Jim) Cuddeback of East Lansing, Jeffrey (Kathy) Padden of Okemos, Gary (Cathie) Padden of Lakeview, Douglas Padden of Flagstaff, AZ, and Laurie (Russell) Jordan of Tokyo, Japan; siblings, Esther (Stan) Lewm of Tucson, AZ, Harris (Shirley) Berger of Vero Beach, FL, and Milton Berger of Bloom-field Hills; as well as 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sylvia Berger. Friends and family members may pay their respects at the Padden's home, 611 Lincoln Avenue in Lake-view on Sunday, March 16, 2003 from 2-5 PM. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Tamarack Public Library Building Fund or the Lakeview Public Schools Music Department. Arrangements by the Fosnaught Funeral Home in Marion.

nity of Christ church and served his country for 37 ears in the Army of the U.S. during World War II, with the Army of the occupation in Italy and with a career in the Army National Guard. He retired in 1982 after serving as Camp Commander of Camp Grayling, a Michigan Guard trainmg base. Jack served or was a member of: Oneida Township zoning board, Traverse City Boy Scout Council, Sons of the American Revolution, Traverse City Rotary and was given the Rotary Fellows award. Jack was preceded in death by his mother and father; 3 brothers-in-law, Harold Cook, Raymond Jelli-son, and Earl Damon; 2 sisters, Donna (Kendall) Ward and Dorothy Cook.

Surviving is his wife, Marvel Lippert; children, Karen (Rick) Combs, Kevin (Theresa) Lippert; 4 grandchildren, Angela Combs, Joshua Combs, Adam Lippert and Holly Lippert; brothers and 5 sisters, Leslie (Retha) Lippert, and Rex (Phyllis) Lippert, Arlene Jellison, Opal (Mel) Simpson, Patricia Prochazka, Jean (Gale) Phillips, Phyllis Damon; and several nephews and nieces. Visitation has been set for Friday, March 28, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Co. Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI, followed with Memorial Services there on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 2 p.m.

Those desiring may make contributions in memory to the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Michigan. years of service and was an active member of Cristo Rey Center, Lansing. He was a very caring and helpfulperson and will be missed very much. Mr. Ortiz was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Juan Centeno III.

Surviving are his wife, Emma; 5 daughters, Carmen (Jose) Medina, ToAnne Ortiz LaVigne, Jeannie uoe) Buck, Julie (Juan Paul) Vallastrigo, Emma Jr. Ortiz all of Lansing; 2 sons, Joe Ortiz of Lansing and John (Susan) Ortiz of East Lansing; 14 grandchildren; 1 brother, 2 sisters, and a nephew, Pedro Solis all of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 201 W. Miller Lansing, with the Rev.

Frederick L. Thelen officiating. The Rite of Committal will be neld in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E.

Michigan Lansing on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 ana 6-8 p.m. with the Rosary being prayed Tuesday at 7 p.m. Davis, Katrina L. Grovetown, GA Entered into rest March 12, 2003.

Funeral service will be held at 11 AM Monday at Starling Funeral Home, Harlem, GA. Mrs. Davis, a native of Pennsylvania. She was a Navy Reserve veteran and a Salvation Army Soldier. Survivors include her mother, Kathleen Bovee, Grovetown; 3 daughters, Laura Davis, Atlanta, Kristin Davis, Royal Oak, MI, and Rachel Davis, Grovetown; 3 brothers, Andrew (Tonya) Bovee, Erik Washburn, and Kip Knachel; 2 sisters, Laurie Hoppe and Rita Gall; beloved fiancee, Clint Friend; maternal grandmother, Hazel Washburn; and several nieces and nephews.

Starling Funeral Home in Harlem, GA (706-556-6524). Email condolence to the family at starlingfamilink.com She was employed with Tranter Manufacturing as Credit Manager and retired in 1985. Margo is preceded in death by her father Vernon Croley, mother Leona (Crawley) Metz, her sister Illana (Mahlow) Kosloski, her brother Vernon 2 grandsons, Gregory Austin and Brandon Sharkey and a son in law Jack Austin. Margo is survived by her cherished husband of 55 1'2 years Don and six children, Debra (David) Moray of Lansing, Melanie (Garry) Smith of Holt, Margo (Tom) Sharkey of Lansing, Stephanie (Michael) Butka of Lansing, Eric (Marsha) Ballard of Holt, Gregg (Renia) Ballard of Lansing, 4 grand daughters, 12 grandsons, 11 great grandchildren, a brother William Croley and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday 6-8pm and Monday 2-4 6-8pm at the Palmer Bush Lansing Cnapel where the Vigil will be prayed Monday at Memorials may be made to Ingham Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerbush.com. PalmerlBush Funeral Homes FAWLl OHMED A OPEftATtD Stevens, Henry L. Racine, Wl Formerly of Lansing, Ml Age 71, died March 13, 2003.

Dear father of LeAnn (Chris) Colburn. Dear brother of Robert (Helen) Wawrzyniak. Uncle of Stephen (Cathy) Hagin, Dianne (Chris) Michalek, Lynn (Gary) Grzech and Kelly Grimsley. Brother of the late Loretta Hartsig. Mr.

Stevens was affiliated for many years with WJIN and WILS Radio Stations in Lansing. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall (3 blocks E. of Van Dyke) Utica.

Rosary 7:30 p.m Wednesday. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-9 p.m. Wednesday.

nephew, uncle, and friend to man. The power of his goodness, the warmth of his laughter, his great sense of humor, and his strong love for family and friends will always be witn usan irreplaceable legacy we will forever cherish. He was a 1980 graduate of Lansing Catholic Central High School, ana a 1985 graduate of Michigan State University. He was a sound engineer for the television show His passion was music, including performing, singing, and songwriting. He was a member of ASCAP.

He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Icebox Open, and was a M.S.U. Spartans fan. Surviving are his parents, Fred and Catherine Stump; sister, Patty (Jim) McPherson; 3 brothers, Thomas (Kathy) Stump, Tim (Cindy) Stump, ana Larry (Sarah) Stump; 7 nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Michael, Nathan, Nicholas, Joseph, and Reuben; and many other family members and close friends. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday with a 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Vigil service in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw. Funeral Liturgy is 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W.

Willow, Fr. John P. Klein presiding. Viewing will be from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Church.

Rite of Committal St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ele's Place or Lansing Catholic Central Drama Club in memory of Stephen. Bauer, MarjorieL. Ft.

Lauderdale, FL Formerly of Lansing, Ml Born November 4, 1910 in William-ston; died March 14, 2003, at the age of 92. Mrs. Bauer was a former teacher in Chicago, Battle Creek and Lansing. She was a member of St. Martin Episcopal Church, Pom-pano Beach, FL, a former member of St.

Paul's Episcopal Church, Lansing, and a former very active member of the St. Lawrence Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Bauer was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Bauer, in 1997. Surviving are her 2 sons, Richard "Rick" (Elizabeth) Bauer of Concord Township, OH and Edward (Catherine) Bauer of North Canton, OH; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Maxine Rainbolt of Lansing.

The Rite of Committal will be held on Tuesday, March 18, at 11 a.m. in Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Those desiring may make contributions to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Lansing, MI 48906, in memory of Mrs. Bauer.

The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, Lansing. Estes-Leadley 325 W. Wshtenw Lansing, MI www.eMcsleadlcv.corn Curry, John Clinton "Jack" Jack "The Legend" did it his way on the morning of March 12, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. Jack was born on October 3, 1929 in Detroit, MI.

He was an avid bowler and golfer. He has been inducted into the Lansing Sports Hall of Fame, and is an inaugural inductee in the Greater Lansing Bowling Hall of Fame. He became a "native" as soon as he stepped foot into Florida in 1995. Jack made great memories golfing, dancing, and socializing at Hidden Creek and country club. He leaves )ehind several close friends there, ack asks that you not remember urn with tears, but that you raise a flass in toast to all the good times shared.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Peggy Curry and his parents, Lawrence and Emily Curry. Jack is survived by his sons, Steve Curry of Honolulu, HI, John Curry and Eric Curry, both of Lansing, MI; grandsons, Nicholas, Mitchell and Austin; brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Josephine Curry; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Scotty Lee; six nieces; one nephew; and great nieces and nephews. The family also wishes to thank Jack's special friend, Shirley Burge, for her support and help during his time of need. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank everyone at Covenant Hospice for their help and support.

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