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wwwJsjxom Lansing State Journal Sunday, December 26, 2004 7B More death notices appear on Page 2B DEATHSffiFlMRALS For paid obituary notices, call 377-1104 Dahlke, Stanley Horace Williamston, Ml Mler, Pearl E. Williamston, Ml Clay, Sarah J. Lattermaa, Mark Alan East Lansing, Ml Bott, Joan "Dennis'1 Lansing, Ml White, Nancy S. Charlotte, Ml Born August 14, 1 Age 91, died riprpmlipr OA Nancy S. White I Vf5 Lansing, Michigan.

After more then three Age 67, died December 23, 2004. Born November 12, 1937 in Orleans, Michiean. Ms. I Peaceiuuy 'sai'url in her sleep on N'iXjl Friday, AT ber 24, 2004 at I I years of serious 1 I illness. Sarah Age.

63, died December 24, 2004. Born April 21 1941, in Pitts- burgh, PA. Mark received his Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and his Law Degree from Georee Born in Manton, MI on July 6, 1915 to Olive and Earl Brown; age 89, died December 23, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, parents, Olive and Earl Brown, brothers. died suddenly of a Bott was a 2004.

Bom September 9, 1913 in Lake City, Iowa. Mr. Dahlke was formerly employed with the Lansing State Journal as a plant engineer. He was a mem 'ML bus I I retired cardiac arrest -1 the Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte. Nancy was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 11, 1928.

to Dr. driver for the Lansing Public Schools. She was preceded in early uiristmas Eve. She was 31 years old. Sarah was a graduate ber of the Williamston United Methodist Church.

60 vear mem death by her son, John and daughter, Linda. Surviving are 2 daughters, Lois (Leonard) Bartotti and ber if the LB. E.W. and a Veteran of WWII, serving with Signal Corp. He was preceded in death Ina (Daniel) O'Briant; 1 son, Dennis fKris) Ovler? former htishanrf and dear friend, Louis Bott; 14 by his brothers, Edward and Virgil grandchildren; 4 great- and sister, Muriel Cunningham, grandchildren; 1 bother, Norman Surviving are his daughter, Sherry (Betty) Dennis; 2 sisters, Mary Stnckling and Sherry (Fred) Miller.

She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2:00 PM at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing with the Rev. Ralph Barton, Pastor, officiating.

Interment will be in Woodard Lake Cemetery, Orleans, Michigan, on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the family in memory of Ms. Bott Ferrari, Gay (Timbers). Savannah, GA Formerly of Lansing, Ml i i of Eastern.

Michigan University and taught science at Haslett Middle School for 2 12 years. A lifetime resident of the Lansing area, Sarah graduated from Okemos High School in 1991 and was a member of the SOMEKO singers and preformed in numerous high school theatrical productions. She continued singing in college and was a member if the all-university singers and Pi Beta Phi Sorority at Ohio State University before transferring to Eastern Michigan. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arthur T. Clay and grandparents, Martha M.

and Andrew M. Lindsay. She leaves behind the light of her life, her daughter, Marjie Clay of Williamston; parents, Tom and Marge Clay of Williamston; sister, June (Bill) Gislason of Kansas City, KS; brothers, Andy (Debbie) Clay of Williamston and Peter (Christine) Clay of Ashville, NC; grandmother, Helen R. Clay of Goshen, IN; six nieces and three nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 28, 11:00 AM at the Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2268 Bennett Road, Okemos with the Rev.

Dr. Robert T. Carlson, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends for a Memorial visitation at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E.

Grand River Avenue, East Lansing Monday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the College Education Fund for her daughter, Marjie, co Standard Federal Bank. Washington University in Washington D.C He established and operated Latterman Associates, a private legal practice for the last 36 years. Mark loved working Solitical connections that pro-uced positive results. He was a Negro League baseball expert and sports trivia aficionado.

Mark was an avid collector of books, and loved to read and share them with friends, he was a Director on die Lansing and Brighton Capital National Bank Board. Always generous and willing to listen Mark was a proud and committed husband, father and Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Marilyn "Joey" (hicks) Latterman; daughters, Patricia J. (Rob) Latterman Love of Farmineton Hills, Annette C. Latterman of Yukon Territory, Canada, and Sara J. Latterman of Denver, CO; sons, Gregg A.

(Sue) Latter man of Wilmette, IL, James C. Latterman of Lansing and Steven V. Latterman of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Robbie, Kyle, Samantha, Conner and Jack; and sister, Gail Weaver of Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, at 11 a.m. at Mt.

Hope United Methodist Church, 501 E. ML Hope Avenue, Lansing, with the Rev. William E. Haggard, Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co.

East Chapel, 1730 Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, on Monday from 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those desiring may make contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Ann Arbor, MI 48108, or to Sparrow Outpatient Dialysis, 1210 W. Saginaw Street Lansing, MI 48915-1999, in memory of Mark. Charles Justice Steiner and Ernestine (Fox) Steiner, both preceding her in death. Nancy attended Grand Rapids Junior College where she met and later married William (Bill) White on August 20, 1949.

In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother, grandma and friend she was also a dental assistant, retail manager, school, community and hospital volunteer, managed the operations of the Masonic Temple and was Santa's wife. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Charlotte where she was involved in Christian Education and served On many committees in the church including: wedding organizer, the bazaar, funeral dinner and the Blanch Moyer Circle. She was a member of Eastern Star, loved to play cards, go to Sharon's Cafe, tell jokes and spend time with her family. Surviving are her husband, Bill; children, James (Bobbie) White of Lowell, Eliza-: beth (Rod) Fuller of St Johns, and Susan Klassen of Duck Lake; grandchildren, Jason (Mary Anne) White of Troy, Ryan (Heidi) White of Pasadena, CA, Lisa and Alex Fuller of St. Johns, Paige, Janna and Drew Klassen of Duck Lake; great-grandchildren, Abby and Emma White of Troy; sister, Kay (Rex) Bignall of AZ; brother, Charles (Marie-Dominique) Steiner of Bilhac, France; brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Ford and Marge Byars of FL and many spe-cial friends, Visitation will ne held at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Mon- day from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at the First Congregational Church UCC in Charlotte with Rev. Philip Hobson officiating. Memorials may be made" to Eaton Community Hospice or the First Congregational Church in Charlotte. (Barry) Mintzes of Laingsburg; son, Kent Dahlke of CA; grandchildren, Chad Ryan Dahlke and Britta Marie Dahlke both of GA; sister. Garnet Anderson of CA.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2:00 PM at the Williamston United Methodist Church, 211 S. Putnam, Williamston with the Rev. Dean N. Prentiss, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Summit Cemetery, Williamston.

The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the Church or the Metre Guest House, 401 W. Greenling, Lansing ML 48910 in memory of Mr.

Danlke. Smith, Vincent A. Williamston, Ml Born April 14, 1919, in Lansing, ML-died December 23, 2004, at the age of 85. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of WW having served with the United States Army Timberwolf Division and also enjoyed photography and flowers.

He was preceded in death by his bother, Maurice, wife, Ellen Smith, son, Sidney Smith, and grandson, David V. Peabody. Surviving is his daughter, Carolyn (Roger) Peabody; son, Victor Smith; grandchildren, Jehon Smith and Roger M. Peabody; and great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Marina and Jazmin Smith. Memorial services will be held at the end of March.

The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Williamston Chapel, Williamston. Kessler, Henry sl Age 61, passed Arthur, Homer and Paul; sisters OpaL Ruby and Garnette; great-granddaughter, Tandy Leigh McDowell. Pearl graduated from Mason High School in 1933. She was an honorary member of the Mason Baptist Church.

She and her husband were former owner and operators of the Frandor Karmelkorn Shop in the 60's and 2 Postal Contract Stations in Lansing. She volunteered for the Easter Seals, enjoyed traveling, knitting, sewing and lived in Williamston for the last 24 years. Surviving are her daughter, Joann (Ken) VanBuren of Evart; 3 grandchildren, Deborah (William) Scar-nati of Mason, Patricia (Steve) Johnson of Owosso and Jeffrey McDowell of Mesa, AZ; greatgrandchildren, David (Sandra) Packer, Steven McDowell Christopher and Nicholas Johnson, Jennifer Lynn and Chelsea McDowell; great-great-granddaughter, Whitney McDowell; brother, Calvin (Reba) brown of Lake City, FL; special niece, Jean Carla Hull-iberger. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2:00 PM at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Williamston Chapel, 205 E.

Middle Street, Williamston with the Rev. Thomas Thompson, Pastor of St Mary Catholic Church, Williamston. Interment will follow in Summit Cemetery, Williamston. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Wednesday 1 hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 in memory of PearL Trierweiler, James A.

Portland, Ml Age 71, passed away on December 24, 2004. He was born on January 30, 1933 in Westphalia, the son of Peter and Clara (Platte) Trierweil-er. Mr. Trierweiler was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church in Portland. Jim was a well known tenor with the Portland Civic Players and the Lansing Symphonic Choir.

He also enjoyed singing at numerous area weddings, music and gardening. He was preceded in death by his 6 sisters, Dorothy, Ethelyn, Leona, Lucile, Rosemary, and Helene; and 4 brothers, Elmer, Paul Harold, and Jerome. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Janice; children, David Trierweiler and Deanna (Rick) Leik both of Portland. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 ajn- Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at St away on Wednesday October 27, 2004, at Hospice House in Savannah, GA. Gay was born on July 12, 1943, and a resident of Lansing, graduating from Lansing Brooks, Philip R.

Holt, Ml McCaige, Dene M. (Gaudard) Lansing, Ml Lewis, Richard D. Lansing, Ml Lansing, Ml Loving and caring father, husband and son, age 48, passed away on December 23, 2004. He vv A 3 Age 70, died Ilene was called to her eternal home on December 23, 2004, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. She was born was born on October 19, 1956 in Murray, KY.

uecemoer 2004. Born August 21, 1934 in Lansing, MI and was a lifelong resident of the area. Rich-. ard graduated from Eastern High School in 1953 and retired f-j a uieiong resi-U A dent of Lansing, JJ Henry was born I 1 April 25, 1921 in Isabella Countv. January 14, 1931; U1CU uctcuiuci 21 2004, at the age of 83.

He the daughter of Joseph and Mae Gaudard. Ilene retired from the' Lansing School District in 1986, after 25 years in food service man- ratrtcK's uatnonc unurcn witn Rev. Larry Pastor, nresidine. from Hart Well Drilling as office manager after 19 years of service, he loved to play cards, was a mem-, ber if Capital City Cribbage' She was a 30 year mem- Ka, if Ct UitfKaw I ittiaran Rite if 'Committal will "follow at I Eastern High School She was a long-time resident of Savannah ana Tybee Island, GA. Gay was a business woman and a professional seamstress.

She was multi-talented and an excellent cook who loved to entertain all her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Grace ana Garnet Timbers; her son, Ronald Guthrie; and brother, Don Timbers. Surviving is her husband Tony J. Ferrari of Okeechobee, FL; daughters, Christi (Frank) DelGreco of New Town, PA, Denise (Dave) Reinecke of Charlotte, NC; sister, Jean Ann Powers of Sylvester, GA; brother Jack (barb) Sisco of Lansing, ML two grandchildren, Jared and Julia, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Sunday October 31 2004, at Tybee Island, GA.

Gay was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and sister-in- law. She was a friend to all who met her and gave of herself unconditionally. Her spirit lives and our love for her will live forever in our? hearts. i Donaldson, Mary "Gert" Lansing, Ml Born on June 22, 1920 in Jackson, MI to James and May (Conway) Dalton, passed away on December 22, 2004 at the age of 84. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Kenneth B.

Donaldson; children, Susan (Arnold) Solomon, Mary Lou (Patrick) Barbour, Thomas (Elizabeth) Donaldson, and Robert (Deborah) Donaldson; 9 grandchil- dren; sister-in-law, Jean Dalton. The memorial mass will be celebrated at the Church of Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing at 11:00 ajn. on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 with the Rev. Fr.

William J. Koenigsknecht as Celebrant The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Great Lansing Chapel from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, where the Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 pan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice memory of Mary Donaldson. Portland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home 210 E. Bridge St Portland. The rosaries will he prayed at 8 p.nx, Sunday and 3 pja, Monday. A Scriptural Wake service will be held at 8 pjn, Monday. Online condolences may be made at www3chraubenlenman.com.

League card club, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He served in the United States Army for 2 years He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (1997). Surviving are 3 daughters, Cindy (George) Moore of ML Kelli (Steve) Gustin of Saginaw and Terri (Brad) Chase of Nashville; 2 sons, Steve (Susan) Lewis of Dimondale and Andrew (Erika Clark) Taylor of Lansing; 6 grandchildren, George IV, Caitlin, Raymond, Kelsey, Jake and Taylor. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, inn a i.nn ni A Mr. Brooks was a veteran, serving in the U.S.

Navy and was a senior control board operator at the Lansing Board of water and Light Surviving are: his wife of 14 years, Yolanda; 2 daughters, Heather Ann and Chelsie Marie; son, Aaron Robert; his parents, Doug and Jean Brooks of Holt; father, Phil (Gtea-da) Archer of Mayfield, brothers; David of Holt Bill of Lake City, MT and Philip Shea (Janna) rcher of Kentucky; 4 sisters, Terri (Dick) Gober of Holt, Missy (Royce) Roach of Kentucky, Phyllis (Joe) Hayden of Indiana and Kathy (Dale) Csea of Kentucky; grandmother, Lettie "Mamaw Dunn of Holt; mother-in-law, Carol Casanova of Lansing; 2 brothers-in-law, Steven, and Daniel (Becky) Casanova, all of Lansing. Also surviving are many aunts uncles nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed, as he was well liked and had many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert "Gan-dy" Dunn, as well as his brother Mark Brooks. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at Olivet Baptist Church, 5455 W.

WUloughby R(L, Lansing, with the Rev. Edgar Owens officiating. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley HoltDelhi Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Philip R.

Brooks Memorial Fund to benefit his children. was a United States Army Veteran of WW II and retired in 1980 from Lundberg Screw Products, Lansing, as a Manufacture Service Manager after 40 years of faithful service. Henry was a member of People Church in east Lansing, where he served as an usher, and was an avid golfer, bowler and a member if the Greater Lansing Bowling Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Helen (VerPlanck) on December 20, 1999. Surviving are his son, Daniel Dean (Ellen Kessler of Newberry Park, CA; grandchildren, Deanna and Jenna Kessler, Gretchen (Anthony) Hernandez and David Kulp; great-grandson, Anthony Hernandez; sister, Stella Best of Lake Worth, FL Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 1L00 AM at Peoples Church, 200 W.

Grand River Avenue, East Lansing with the Rev. Dr. Harry H. Johnson, Pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 10:00 AM at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing.

The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel 900 E. Michigan Avenue, east Lansing Tuesday from 5-8 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the People Church, 200 W. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823 in memory of Henry.

Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Earl, infant son, Dale, son, Dan (2003) and brother, Neil Surviving are 2 daughters, Bonnie (Douglas) Batchelor and Barbara (Keith) Prater both of Holt; son, Marc (Carole) McCaige of Lansing; daughter-in-law, Barbara McCaige; 11 grandchildren, Kellie (Tim), Dan (Brenda), Doug Jr. (Debbie), Teresa (Gary), Jim, Tammara, Tim (Kerri) Todd, Marc Douglas, Colleen and Corey; great- trandchildren, Kevin, Jordan, ara, Jessica, Daniel, Mitchell, Jamison, Alisha (Ryan), Stephanie, Shawn, Ryan, Rachel, Nicole, Dal-ton, Dylan, Kennon, and Porsha; sister-in-law, Dorothy, also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A Service of Victory will be held Monday, December 27, 1L00 AM at St Matthew Lutheran Church, 2418 N. Aurelius Road, Holt with Pastor Dean Poellet, officiating.

Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to St Matthew Lutheran Church in memory of Ilene.

Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, l-anrfng Interment will follow in Forest Lawn memorial Gardens, Dimondale. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 6064 or the American Diabetes Association, 648 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 in memory of Richard.

Wright Noreen Lansing, Mi Merle Mason, Ml Age 87, died December 16, 2004. Born February 15, 1917 in Aurelius Township, Michigan. Mrs. Lundy was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1995, 4 sons, Harry Paul Ronald, Raymond and Robert, grandson, Jason. Surviving are 1 daughter, Sue Lundy; 1 son, James (Suzanne) Lundy; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-granachildren; 3 sisters, Ellen (Bob) Morrison, Pauline Hoe) Batora and Sharon (Morrice) arcia.

A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, from 6-9 PM at Jim and Sue's Home. Those desiring may make contributions to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Hospice Services, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909 or Ele's Place, 1145 W. Oakland Avenue, Lansing MI 48915 in memory of Mrs. Lundy.

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