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Lott, Arthur L.
Lansing, MI
Age 67, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2002 in Cadillac, MI. He was preceded in death by: father, Chester; and brother, Richard. He is survived by: mother, Aliene Lott; sons, Larry (Orpha), Mark (Debbie), Mike (Judy) and Scott (Audrey) Lott; daughters, Judy (Rick) McNeil and JoAnn Lott; several grandchildren; and sisters, Sharon Yonkers and Shirley Hunnicutt. A graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 7, 2002 in the Mausoleum at Deepdale Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Wes Emerson officiating. There was no visitation.
LaFave, John Herbert
Bath, MI
(Formerly of Manistee, MI)
Age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2002. He was born on May 3, 1923 in Plymouth, MI, the son of Samuel and Nora (Carney) LaFave. He was a decorated veteran of WWII, serving as a Sgt. in the U.S. Marines. He was preceded in death by: his wife of 53 years, Marie. He was a devoted and loving father who leaves behind: children, Kathleen (DeWayne) Gregg, Christine (Richard) French, Norleen (Charles) Gray, Randall (Barbara) LaFave, Carlton (Penny) LaFave, and Charleen (Joseph Gilbert) LaFave; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Ann Wirch and Elsie Mae (Harold) Jones; and loving companion, Marge Outman. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, June 24, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Kathleen Gregg officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society's-Relay for Life/Manistee Chapter, 525 W. 14th Street, Suite 5, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Lachance, Carol J.
Lansing
Age 75 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. She was born on November 11, 1928 in Newport, RI to Russell “Red” (who was a popular entertainer in the 30’s and 40’s on the east coast) and Emily (Shaw) Doherty. Carol retired from the State of Michigan Library after 28 years of service, where she met many wonderful people. She also volunteered in the archives as well. Carol was always willing to help out those in need. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of those who made her 75th birthday celebration in November a very special memory. Carol was preceded in death by: her husband, Col. Philip A. Lachance, Sr. in 1978; 2 sons, Col. Philip A. Lachance, Jr. in 1996 and Infant Edmund Lachance in1959; her parents and son-in-law, Paul E. Mehl in 1994. She is survived by her children, Lynette Mehl, Jeffrey M.(Nancy) Lachance, Rene E. Lachance of Tuscon, AZ; grandchildren, Kristin M. (Sean) Lachance-Peters, Stephanie Lachance, SSG. Nicholas Lachance, Christopher Lachance and Misty Lachance; great granddaughter, Alyssa Peters; 2 sisters, Jean Kelley of Colorado Springs, CO. and Anita Coffey, Okemos and daughter-in-law, Retha Lachance. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home where the rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. For those who wish, contributions may be given to St. Vincent’s Home for Children in memory of Carol.
Miller, Dorothy E.
Okemos, MI
Formerly of Ironwood, MI
Age 94, passed away Jan. 22, 2003. She was born in Ironwood, MI on Feb. 28, 1908, moving to Lansing in Dec. 2002, coming her from Farmington Hills. She was a former member of St. Alexander Catholic Church, and was formerly an office nurse for Dr. Graham Sellers of Detroit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Miller, 2 sisters and a brother. Surviving are: 2 Daughters, Roberta Lack (Bruce) of Okemos and Mary Ann Will (Fred) of Dearborn; 2 Grandchildren, Bruce Lack (Erendira) and Colleen Selke (Eric); 2 Sisters, Grace Carlston and Esther “Sue” Rush; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with The Rev. George Michalek of St. Mary Cathedral officiating. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood in the Spring. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Matthews, Lewellyn Thomas "Lew" "Tom"
Lansing, MI
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at the age of 69, as a result of a truck/tractor accident. He was born on May 20, 1932 in Escanaba, MI, the son of Edwin J. and Bessie (Bowden) Matthews. He graduated from Escanaba High School with the class of 1950 and entered the U.S. Navy following graduation, serving during the Korean War. In 1955, he came to Lansing to attend M.S.U, and in 1958 married Barbara A. Petersen, celebrating 43 years of marriage. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, and then by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission as a Field Auditor until he retired. He was active in the First United Methodist Church, Life Line, the Old Newsboys Association and Pairs-n-Squares Square Dancing. He is survived by: his wife Barbara; 4 children, Robin (Steven) Smith, Kathy (Daniel) Reid, Mark (Diedra) Matthews, and Dolores Matthews; 2 grandchildren, Danielle and Alison Smith; brother, Donald (Joann) Matthews of Lillian, AL; sisters, Jean Matthews of Escanaba, MI, Katherine Weber of Phoenix, AZ, and Evelyn Cerio of Rockford, IL; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2001 at First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta River Drive. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Line, C/O Ingham Regional Medical Center or to the First United Methodist Church of Lansing.
Poufcas, Barbara (Evans)
Holt, MI
Age 70, a courageous woman, loved by all who knew her, passed away on July 1, 2002. She was born on April 11, 1932 in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Edward and Mae (McIntyre) Evans. She was a charter member of St. Andrew Orthodox Catholic Church and she enjoyed spending her time with her family. She is survived by: her husband of 54 years, Pete; sons, Nick, Thomas, Billy (Karen) and Doug (Julie) Poufcas; daughters, Suzie (James) Thiesing, Cathy Poufcas, and Diana (Dan) Helms; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Bev) and Edward (Phyllis) Evans; sister, Evelyn Truitt; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted by Fr. Michael Bondar at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at St. Andrew Orthodox Catholic Church. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel from 2-4 and 5-6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, with the Panikheda at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, in memory of Barbara Poufcas.
Emerson J. Russell
Holt, Michigan
Age 75, died July 31, 2003. He was born in Detroit, MI, on February 20, 1928, the 7th of 13 children. Emerson had his first job at the age of 6. Later he worked as a cement truck driver for over 40 years. He retired from National Ready-Mix, Inc. in 1993. He lived in Detroit until 1994 when he moved to Holt to be near his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gotts. Emerson loved card playing and bowling, winning several trophies. He also enjoyed carpentry, cement finishing and mechanical work. He rebuilt an entire motor at the age of 17. He always knew how to fix everything and was never afraid to try. He was always willing to help when needed. Emerson was a member of the Sam Corey Holt Senior Center. He made coffee and tea on potluck days and set up card tables for Euchre evenings. In the early days he sang to his wife while going for drive, his favorite song was “Wabash Cannon Ball”. His wife sang back to him, her favorite song was “Bushel and a Peck”. Emerson is survived by 5 sisters and brothers, Erma Milspaugh of Garden City, Stelbert Russell of Florida, Hubert Russell of Romulus, Betty Jean Volkinand of Alaska, Gladys Schwartz of Washington, and 2 very special furry companions, Scully and Mulder. He was a loving husband and father, and is most deeply missed by his wife of almost 57 years, Betty, and daughter, Lillian. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Terry.
Until Then
We’ve shared our lives these many years.
You’ve held my hand; you’ve held my heart.
So many blessings, so few tears-
Yet for a moment, we must part.
The memories you’ve given me
Are times I’ve shared with my best friend
I’ll hold them, Love. Right here they’ll be
Until we share our lives again. – T.C. Ring
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915; the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906; or to ALFA Adult Day Services, 201 Hillside Court, East Lansing, MI 48823. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.
Selby, Velma L.
Lansing, MI
Age 89, passed away on June 7, 2003. Velma was born on October 9, 1913 in Covert, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Burnett) Daudt. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, a long standing member of Beta Sigma Phi, a member of the Rural Missionary Society, a member of the Sparrow Hospital Guild, and along with her husband, Frederick, who preceded her in death in 1993, a member of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. Velma is survived by: daughter, Jo Ellen Mogelgaard; sons, John (Jack) Selby and Charles and Rebecca Selby; 7 grandchildren, Mark and Kelli (Spitzley) Selby of Grand Ledge, Susan Selby of Lansing, Tim Mogelgaard of Clearwater, FL, Kathleen Mogelgaard of Ann Arbor, Geoff and Amy (Hanisch) Selby of Chicago, IL, Amy Selby of St. Paul, MN and Laura Selby of Minneapolis, MN; 2 great grandsons; sisters, Waneita Whitmore, Helen O’Connor and Josephine Leczel; former daughter-in-law, Patricia Lonier of East Lansing; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with The Rev. Casey Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 13th at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice or to the American Heart Association.
Siettas, Sotirios (Steve)
Holt, MI
“Stevie the Greek” age 70, passed away Feb. 19, 2003. He was born in Scopi Tripolis, Greece Mar. 5, 1932. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and owned and operated Steve’s Produce for many years. Surviving are: Wife of 48 years, Peggy; 2 Sons, Gus Siettas and Michael (Nicole) Siettas both of Lansing; Daughter, Maria (Greg) Smith of Holt; 7 Grandchildren, Bethany, Daniel, Tom, Allen, and Katie Siettas; Corey and Rachel Smith; 3 Brothers, Ilian (Popie) Siettas of Calamata, Greece, Nickolas (Maria) Siettas of Lansing and Stanley Setas of East Lansing; Sister, Maria (Pete) Katsargiris of Scopi Tripolis, Greece; several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church; 1701 E. Saginaw, Lansing, with The Rev. Dr. Mark Sietsema, Priest officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday where the Trisagion will be held at 8:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Fontana and staff of the University of Michigan Hospital for their kindness and concern. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Telfer, Murna Elaine
Mason, MI
(Formerly of Lansing, MI and Bradenton, FL)
Born on October 27, 1926 in Westphalia, MI, died on July 26, 2004 at the age of 77. Murna graduated from Owosso High School in 1944 and from St. Lawrence School of Nursing in 1947. She worked most of her life as a registered nurse and in her retirement was a volunteer nurse in Bradenton, Florida. Murna was preceded in death by her husband, Russell J. Telfer and her son-in-law, Dan Bird. Surviving are: 3 children, Elaine Bird of Clinton, IL, Bruce (Gloria) Telfer of Mason, and Beth (Art) Wright of Eaton Rapids; 8 grandchildren, Brian, Aaron, Colin, Lora, Lisa, Scott, Corey, and Jamie; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Wayne F. Taylor; sister-in-law, Ireen Telfer; several nieces and nephews; and her puppy, China. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2004 in the Chapel at Great Lakes Christian Homes, 2050 S. Washington Road, Holt, with Pastor Rick Stacy officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 29th at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Private inurnment services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Henderson, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Don and Rochelle Buckner, Missionaries to Tanzania, in memory of Murna Telfer. Although sorrowful, her family rejoices as she now walks the streets of Heaven.
