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Wallace John Francis, Jr. (Lansing)

Wallace John Francis, Jr. (Lansing)

August 17, 2024

Remembering “IKE”

Mr. Wallace John Francis, Jr. aka “Ike” departed his earthly life on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. He was born Monday, April 20, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana to his earthly parents John and Alice Lee Johnson Francis. He was the 2nd child born of this...

Frederick Wheeler, Jr. (Lansing)

Frederick Wheeler, Jr. (Lansing)

August 17, 2024

The amazing, gifted, intelligent, and loving Frederick Wheeler, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born Thursday, June 12, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan to Frederick Sr. and Montverletia Wheeler. Frederick married Vurlia Agee (Jeffries) May 26, 1984. 

In 1988, the young engineer moved back to Saginaw, Michigan from Elizabethtown Kentucky to continue...

Mose Gibson

Mose Gibson

August 17, 2024

Mr. Mose Gibson age 83, departed this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born to Elizabeth and John Gibson, Sr. on April 14, 1941, in Boligee, Alabama.

Mose was introduced to the Lord at an early age and was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, in Boligee. He was schooled at Greene County Training School before going to...

Roland Luiz (Lansing)

Roland Luiz (Lansing)

August 15, 2024

Mr. Roland Luiz passed away August 15, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. 

James A. Maffett (Lansing)

James A. Maffett (Lansing)

August 13, 2024

Mr. James Alex Maffett passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Mid-Michigan Hospice House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 94 years. He was born on Friday, August 16, 1929, the son of Mary Ann and Leon Maffett, Sr. in Rome, Georgia.

James was educated in the Lansing School District and earned his high school diploma...

Carolyn Walks

Carolyn Walks

August 12, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Carolyn Denise Walks passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital (Covenant Harrison) at the age of 69 years. Carolyn was born December 5, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Walter L. Reynolds and Edester Adilah Rasool.

Carolyn resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School Class of 1973....

Winifred Brewer (Lansing)

Winifred Brewer (Lansing)

August 12, 2024

Ms. Winifred Brewer passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing. Age 74 years.

Lester Grimm (Lansing)

Lester Grimm (Lansing)

August 12, 2024

Lester Grimm passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79. He was born in Lansing on Tuesday, May 8,1945 to parents Harold and Delberta Grimm. 

Lester was a veteran of the US Navy; he served his country from 1965 to 1968 as a diesel engine mechanic. He spent 42 years working at Oldsmobile, before retiring...

Jacqueline Day (Lansing)

Jacqueline Day (Lansing)

August 12, 2024

Mrs. Jacqueline Wade Day ascended to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 80 years old. She was born on Monday, November 22, 1943. The oldest daughter of Jack and Ethel Wade, she was born in Memphis, Tennessee. 

In 1965, Jacqueline moved to Lansing, Michigan with her daughter, Carolyn and a new chapter...

Pedro Alberto Gonzalez

Pedro Alberto Gonzalez

August 12, 2024

Mr. Pedro Gonzalez passed away at his residence on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born March 11, 1959, in Las Villa Santis Spiritu, Cuba, to David and Juana Gonzalez.

Pedro was born in Cuba but was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was the youngest of 12 children. Pedro was raised by his...

Maria DeLeon (Lansing)

Maria DeLeon (Lansing)

August 11, 2024

Maria Esmeralda DeLeon was born January 21, 1968, in Sinton, Texas. The daughter of Dennis & Maggie Lindeman. 

She leaves to cherish her memory husband, Paul DeLeon; children, Paul Justin DeLeon, Eliza Marie White, Cassandra Lea Lino, Juwan Alexander DeLeon, and Kayla Lynee DeLeon; 17 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 3 brothers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maggie &...

Gilbert Trevino

Gilbert Trevino

August 10, 2024

Mr. Gilbert Trevino, 66 passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones. he was born March 3, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, to Juan and Estanislada (Gloria) Trevino.

Gilbert was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved his family and he enjoyed spending time with them and his friends. He also enjoyed the...

Wendell N. Haney Jr.

Wendell N. Haney Jr.

August 8, 2024

Wendell Nathaniel Haney Jr. passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024. Age 45 years. Wendell was born on June 22, 1979, in Saginaw Michigan to Zenobia Haney and Wendell Haney. 

Wendell resided in Saginaw MI and lived with his eldest child Shyanne Haney. He was employed at The Exit Restaurant as a cook in Birch Run, MI, and Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth. He...

Dolores Lopez (Lansing)

Dolores Lopez (Lansing)

August 7, 2024

Mrs. Dolores Lopez passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born Thursday, October 29, 1942, the daughter of Jose Francisco and Carmen Rodriguez in the Dominican Republic.

Dolores resided in Lansing, Michigan after having lived and worked in Manhattan, New York for 54 years. She attended Dyckman...

Tassie Ruth Sian York

Tassie Ruth Sian York

August 3, 2024

Tassie (Ruth Sian) York, was born on February 15th, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Mary Jane Partlow and Joseph Sian, passed away in peace on August 3rd, 2024, at Covenant Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. The Eversight organization honorably received her corneas. 

 Tassie looked forward to getting prettied up for the next adventure, her favorite being testing...

Mary Sue Shaw (Lansing)

Mary Sue Shaw (Lansing)

August 2, 2024

Mrs. Mary Sue Shaw passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Regency of Lansing West in Delta Township, Michigan. She and her family recently celebrated her 94th birthday. She was born on Tuesday, April 22, 1930, to John Westley Cox, Sr. and Jim Alice Smith Cox in Ripley, Tennessee. She was the eldest child and the only surviving of eight...

Kathryn Humes

Kathryn Humes

August 2, 2024

Mrs. Kathy Diane Humes was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan on August 31, 1952, to John Harry and Mary L. Donaldson. She passed away to be with the Lord at the age of 71 years on August 2nd at Bay Medical Care Facility in Essexville, Michigan.

In her early years, she was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and...

Callie Mae Fentress

Callie Mae Fentress

August 2, 2024

Our beloved mother, Callie Mae Fentress, was promoted to Heaven on August 2, 2024. She transitioned peacefully at her home in Saginaw, Michigan. Callie was born on September 21, 1927, in Jackson, Tennessee to Lue Sinda Williamson and Clarence Williamson. She completed school in Madison County in Denmark, Tennessee. At an early age, Callie was blessed with her God-given wisdom.

She...

Joel Farrow (Lansing)

Joel Farrow (Lansing)

August 1, 2024

Mr. Joel Darnell Farrow was born September 12, 1957, in Wetumpka, Alabama. The son of Joel & Doris Farrow. He passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Joel completed high school at Wetumpka High School in Wetumpka, Alabama. He loved baseball, fishing, and his family.

He leaves to cherish his memory children, Renita Jackson of Montgomery, Alabama...

Baby Girl Samoni Hubbert

Baby Girl Samoni Hubbert

August 1, 2024

Samoni Khayaria Hubbert received her wings on Thursday, August 1, 2024; she was 5 weeks old. Samoni was born on June 26, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Kennedy and Desmond Hubbert.

Samoni was a happy and loveable soul who left us too soon. Although her time here on earth was short, she touched the lives of her closest family and friends. She...

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