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Jalen Lorenz Walker

Jalen Lorenz Walker

Aug 23, 2024

Jalen Lorenz Walker passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on Friday, August 23, 2024. Age 31 years. Jalen was born July 6, 1993, in Lansing, Michigan to Donell and Donia Clayton.

Jalen was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Beekman Center School in Lansing Michigan for people with disabilities. Jalen received his diploma.

Jalen enjoyed painting,...

Khalil Harris

Khalil Harris

Aug 23, 2024

Our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend, Khalil Kwan Amir Harris, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born August 1, 2009, the son of De’Janay Harris and Deontae Bickham.

Khalil was a loving and caring person throughout his childhood with a beautiful smile. He attended Stone Elementary, Thompson (Willie E) Middle School, and Success...

Charlie Whitley

Charlie Whitley

Aug 22, 2024

Mr. Charlie James Whitley, born January 10, 1941, in Mason, Tennessee, to Willie and Eliza Whitley, he peacefully departed this earthly life on August 22, 2024.

From a young age, Charlie embraced his faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior and being baptized into a life of devotion. Known for his radiant personality and infectious joy, Charlie had a gift...

Rosemary Lou Aikens (Lansing)

Rosemary Lou Aikens (Lansing)

Aug 21, 2024

Rosemary Lou Aikens passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Age 82 years. Rosemary was born on Monday, April 20, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan to Robert Aikens and Lola Mae Aikens. 

She was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. Rosemary was a 1960 graduate from Lansing Sexton High School. After high school,...

Emma Jones

Emma Jones

Aug 21, 2024

Ms. Emma Jones passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 31 years. Emma was born December 7, 1992, in Saginaw, Michigan to Irene B. Lowe and Joseph I. M. Jones.

Emma was a graduate of Saginaw High School. She was very beautiful and caring inside and out. She loved her children and loved spending quality time with her...

Freeman Lucas, Jr.  (Lansing)

Freeman Lucas, Jr. (Lansing)

Aug 18, 2024

Mr. Freeman Lucas, Jr. passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born Tuesday, June 5, 1956, the son of Freeman Lucas, Sr. and Mattie Lilly in Blytheville, Arkansas.

 Freeman and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan when he was a young child. He attended the Lansing...

Wallace John Francis, Jr. (Lansing)

Wallace John Francis, Jr. (Lansing)

Aug 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)

Aug 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

Aug 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)

Aug 15, 2024

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

James A. Maffett (Lansing)

James A. Maffett (Lansing)

Aug 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

Aug 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)

Aug 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)

Aug 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)

Aug 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

Aug 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)

Aug 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

Aug 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.

Aug 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)

Aug 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...

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