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Hack, Clifton Arthur
Lansing, MI
Age 75, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2002. He was born on June 7, 1926 in Lansing, the son of Guy and Ula (Goff) Hack. He was a former teacher at Holt High School and he retired from the M.E.S.C. after 28 years of faithful service. He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Holt and a member of the Holt Kiwanis Club. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Post #225. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and sisters, Beth Baldwin and Carol Duch. He is survived by: nieces and nephews, Diana (Steven) Lett of Laingsburg, Mark (Judith) Baldwin of New York, Dr. Ronald (Gretchen) Duch of Indiana, Dr. Michael (Lisa) Duch of Indiana and Thomas (Norma) Duch of Florida; brother-in-law, Victor Duch of Florida; and good friend, Allen Winters. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 8, 2002 at the First Presbyterian Church of Holt, 2021 N. Aurelius Rd., with the Rev. Dr. Bruce A. Brooks officiating. There was no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Holt.
Searcy, Doris M.
Lansing, MI
Age 77, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2002. She was born the daughter of Robert J. and Gladys (DeForest) Nye on April 25, 1925 in Blanchard, MI. Doris was retired from G.M. after 34 years of dedicated service. She was an avid Rose gardener and collector of Antique glass. Survivors include: Harold, her loving husband of 44 years; son, Robert (Ruth) Steffensen; daughter, Sheryl (Stanley) Frazier; step-daughter, Rose Ann (David) Patrick; grandchildren, Shelley Frazier, Stacy (John) Jones, Steffen (Linda) Frazier, Kristina Craft; step-grandchildren, Kami (Jim) Pasch, Kim Murphy, and Kirk (Desiree) Guthrie along with 10 great grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Charlotte Ross and Maxine Uebele and 1 brother, R.J. Nye. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Dan Wilkinson of the First Baptist Church of DeWitt at Noon on Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those who wish, may make memorial contributions in loving memory of Doris, to the Huntington’s Foundation or the Ingham County Medical Care Facility.
Younger, Norman P.
Lansing, MI
Age 47, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2001. Norman received a Bachelor of Science and worked for the State of Michigan. He is survived by: brother, James E. Younger of Florida; sister, Mary Lou Hadwiger of Oklahoma. There was a funeral service on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 2:30 p.m., at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Roost, Harold
Lansing, MI
Age 98
The Lord decided that he needed another good bass singer so on July 25, 2002, he brought Harold Roost back home to sing with the choir of angels. Singing the Lord’s praises had been a major part of Harold’s life as he had been singing with the church choirs for over 90 years and was still very active with the Chancel Choir at Christ United Methodist Church right up until the time of his death. Harold was born in Taunton, England on June 1, 1904 and moved to Lansing with other members of his family in 1925. He attended Main Street Methodist Church where he met Florence Truscott, the church organist. They were married in 1927 and had 64 happy years together. Harold was preceded in death by his wife Florence in 1991 and by his granddaughter Pamela Smith in 2001. Harold worked for Michigan Millers Insurance Company in Lansing for 43 years, retiring in 1969. At the time of his retirement he was serving as the company treasurer while also involved in data processing activities and personnel work. In addition to singing in the church choir, Harold was active in many other lay activities serving as Lay Leader, President of Methodist Men, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer, and Chairman of many church commissions. He also sang with the Lansing Orpheus Club, serving many years as its president. Family however, was always the most important part of Harold’s life and he spent many summer days with them at the family cottage near Greenville. Harold is survived by: two sons, Duane (Rita) of Holt and Warren (Jean) of Lansing; grandchildren, Kriste (Joseph) Hundt of Haslett, Randall (Patty) Roost of Lansing, Kathy (Rock) Sellers of Lansing, Lori (Mike) Carr of Traverse City, Michael (Tiffany) Roost of Ft. Myers, FL, Ron Smith (grandson-in-law) of Monroe, Valerie (Douglas) Demartin of Summit, New Jersey, and Heather (Karl) Hanover of St. Johns; and 20 great grandchildren. Harold had many close friends, relatives, and church family which helped to make his later years more enjoyable and full of life. While they are too numerous to mention, the family particularly appreciates the kindness of Shirley (daughter-in-law) and Gordon Richards, Howard and Gert Barrows, and the caring staff of Hospice of Lansing, Residence. A memorial service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held on July 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 517 West Jolly Road in Lansing, with Reverend Morrie Walworth, Jr. officiating. In Harold’s honor, there will be a memorial choir to help sing many of Harold’s favorite hymns. Anyone wishing to be part of this choir is asked to be at the church by 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chancel Choir at Christ United Methodist Church or Hospice of Lansing Residence, 3411 Stoneleigh, Lansing, MI 48911. There will be no funeral home visitation. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Ulsh, Imogene H.
Lansing, MI
Age 83, passed away on October 17, 2001. She was born on September 23, 1918 in Lake, MI, to Harry B. and Cleo D. Ulsh, moved to Shepherd in 1919, and has been a Lansing resident since 1942. Ms. Ulsh attended Michigan State University and Lansing Business College. She retired from Auto-Owners Insurance Company in 1980, after 38 years. Surviving are: 2 nieces, Sandra (Kenneth) Keiffer of Carson City, and Linda (Barry) Grigg of Clare; nephew, Bill Ulsh of Texas; nephew-in-law, Jim Emlinger of Alma; and several great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins; her good friend, Lorrice Stanton of Lansing; and her godsons, Bobby Stanton of Lansing, and Randy Stanton of Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Ruth Ulsh; and niece, Sue Emlinger. A funeral service was conducted by The Rev. Rae L. Franke, of Trinity United Methodist Church, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2001, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment in Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd. The family received friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, the Nature Conservancy, or to the charity of one's choice in memory of Imogene H. Ulsh.
Powell, Helen Rae (Estes)
East Lansing, MI
Age 54, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 4, 2002. She was born on January 14, 1948 in Lansing, the daughter of Harold Lee and Ruth Ann (Scaggs) Estes. She married Sig Powell on May 20, 1967 and they have two sons, Steven (Nikki) and Michael (Kelly) Powell. Along with her husband and sons, she is also survived by: sisters, Reba (Don) Greene of KY, Gail Rose of OH, Diann Hinkley of MO, Linda Estes of PA and Joan Estes of OH; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Harold Lee and Ruth Ann; and brother, Jack Dean of KY. A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, February 8, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Harold DeMott, of South Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment was in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 5-9 p.m., on Wednesday, February 6th and from 5-9 p.m., on Thursday, February 7th at the funeral home.
O'Neill, Bernice E. "Bernie"
East Lansing, MI
Age 90, passed away on January 16, 2002. She was born in Vassar, MI on May 30, 1911 and has lived in the Lansing and Mason areas for most of her life. She was formerly employed with the Wolverine Insurance Co. and General Motors, Oldsmobile Div., retiring in 1959. She was a member of the Olds Girl's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1985. Surviving are: sister, Florine Johnson of Lansing; 2 nieces, Janne Carol Matter of East Lansing and Sue Karen (Ronald) Gregory of Swartz Creek; 3 grand nieces and nephews, Karen Matter, Amy (Bradley) Bertsch, Scott (Kimberly) Gregory; 2 great nephews, Jordan and Logan; cousins, Beatrice Blaylock of Millington, Douglas (Joyce) Stevens of Cedarville; sister-in-law, Mary Fitzpatrick of Fowler, and her children. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Charles Herrick at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason. The family received friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Wilcox, Mary Elizabeth
East Lansing, MI
Age 87, passed away on August 8, 2002. She was born on May 22, 1915 in Aberdeen, SD, and has lived in the Lansing area for 23 years. Mrs. Wilcox had been employed as an office manager in her husband’s medical office in Cleveland, OH, and also worked on the election board in East Lansing for many years. She enjoyed traveling, and had traveled extensively in the U.S. and Europe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Clifford M. Wilcox in 1979; parents, Ovril and Mabel Rice and sister, Virginia. Surviving are: her son, Robert Kennedy of East Lansing; step-children, Jane (Red) Armstrong and Barbara Squire all of Ohio, and Jim Wilcox of Los Vegas; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marjorie Eddie of Lansing and Marianne Bond of Grand Ledge; brother, William Rice of Florida and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2002, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Mr. David Purvis officiating. Interment will be in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or to the American Lung Association in memory of Mary Wilcox.
Rosen, Martha
East Lansing, MI
Age 91, passed away on October 29, 2002. She was born on April 15, 1911 in New York, the daughter of Sidney and Rose (Taub) Auerbach. She was a member of Free Synagogue in Flushing, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene E. Rosen, in 1989; and sister, Leona Ackerman. Surviving are: son, Laurence (Jan) Rosen of East Lansing; daughter, Jayne Crayton of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Zachary Rosen and Nicole Rosen, both of Lansing, Patrick Crayton and Elizabeth Delgado, both of Fort Myers, FL; several great grandchildren; nephews, Dr. Robert Ackerman of Boston, MA, Charles Ackerman of Atlanta, GA and Allen Ackerman of New York, NY. Services will be held in New York. Local arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
