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Norton, Herbert H.
Lansing, MI
Age 83, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2001 at his home surrounded by his family. Herbert was born March 23, 1918 in Rockford, MI he moved to Lansing in 1943 where he has resided since. He married Ruth Ann DeWeerd in Fairmount, IN and they have shared 58 loving years of marriage. He is a long time member of Central United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Lansing/Waverly Rotary Club, where he served as president from 1970 to 71. Along with his wife, Ruth he is also survived by one daughter, Mary Ann (Robert) Broda of Jackson; 2 grandchildren, Ann Elizabeth and John Norton Broda; one sister, Gladys Templin of Grand Ledge and many nieces and nephews. Herbert was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Donna Norton. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing with the Rev. John Boley officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the Estes-Leadley Funeral Home, Greater Lansing Chapel. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to Compassion International or Central United Methodist Church in Herbert's memory.
Virag, Norman John
Lansing, MI
Age 63, passed away on January 5, 2003. He was born on September 17, 1939 in Canada, the son of Louis and Mary (Megysi) Virag. He was a graduate of Michigan State University; a member of the M.S.U. Alumni Club; a member of First Christian Church (Disciples); and owned Norm Virag Productions since 1977. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Steve. He is survived by: his beloved wife of 25 years, Cheryl “Cheri”; sons, Jim (Jody) Seaton and Mark Virag; daughter, Alison Virag; grandson, D.J. Seaton; brothers, Louis (Yvonne) Virag and Alex (Ida) Virag; sisters, Mary (John) Stefan and Lily (Frank) Mueller; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2003 at First Christian Church (Disciples), 1001 Chester Road, Lansing, with the Rev. Rick Boyd. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Miller, Kenneth H.
Lansing, MI
Age 81, passed away Oct. 26, 2001. He was born in Trout Lake Sept. 23, 1920. He was a Veteran of W. W. II, serving in the U.S. Navy; was retired from General Motors; and was a member of the Marquette Fraternal Order of Elks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail in 1983. Surviving are: Son, Dayne (Janice) Miller; 3 Daughters, Genneth (Les) Hunter, Jillayne (John) Payne and Dannielle Miller; 7 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; 4 Sisters, Jean (Ken) Miller, Patricia (Cliff) Gallimore, Lois (Clyde) Springer, Sally Bergau; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted by The Rev. Dr. C. Lee Filker at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001 in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday.
Krantz, Deborah Marie
Holt, MI
Some joy left this world on August 19, 2002. Born August 23, 1964 to Harvey and Mary (Deloney) Krantz in Mt. Clemens, MI. Debbie married her college sweetheart, Scott Harris on August 8, 1987 and they have resided in the Lansing area ever since. She graduated from Peck High School in 1982 and Michigan State University in 1987. Debbie was Treasurer for Mason Public Schools Foundation, volunteer for N. Aurelius Brownie Troop #290 and had volunteered at the Ingham County Humane Society. She was a very strong environmentalist and animal advocate. That Debbie died, especially so young is tragic. That she lived and brought love and joy to all those she touched was a tremendous blessing. She was a very wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She will be greatly missed by her husband Scott, daughter Madison, son Sawyer, parents, Harvey and Mary of Peck, MI, sisters, Denise (Blair) Babcock of Kentwood, Diane Krantz and her husband David Spoelman of Lansing, brothers Douglas Krantz of Warren and David Krantz and friend Angie Ayotte of Saginaw, Father and Mother-in-law; Sydney and Rosalind Harris of Oak Park, MI, brother-in-law, Brian (Tracy) Harris of Berkley, Grandmothers, Mary Deloney and Thelma Krantz both of Mt. Clemens, Grandmother-in-law Ethel Rosen, several nieces and nephews and special friend Barbara Beers of Haslett. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, William Deloney, George Krantz and Murray Rosen. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with the Rev. James R. Litchtenberger of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5-9 p.m. Wed. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Mason Public Schools Foundation or the Sierra Club.
Krauss, Carl J.
Lansing, MI
Age 71, passed away on August 26, 2002. He was born on May 13, 1931 in Hastings, MI, the son of Charles and Ethyl (Finkbeiner) Krauss. He was a member of Cedarway Free Methodist Church and was employed the United States Postal Service where he retired after 31 ˝ years of service in 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by: wife, Martha; children, Carl L. (Joleen) Krauss, Robert L. (Linda) Krauss, Donald M. (Anita) Krauss, Jon W. (Michelle) Krauss, Beth (James) Silvis, Barbara (Jack) Gordon, Orland E. Marsh, Jessica Krauss, Jennifer Krauss, and Rebecca Krauss; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and sister, Bettye (Lyle) Gordon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Cedarway Free Methodist Church, 4515 S. Cedar, Lansing, with Pastor Melvin W. Stevenson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedarway Free Methodist Church in memory of Carl J. Krauss.
Powell, Joyce E.
DeWitt, MI
Joyce "Granny" went to be with her beloved husband Ted “Grandpa T" on September 20, 2002. She was born on December 13, 1924 in Marquette, Michigan to Albert Edson McCain and Nettie Taylor McCain. She grew up in Flint, Michigan and worked for Michigan National Bank for ten years and for the Genesee Bank for twelve years, the last seven years as vice president of commercial mobile home financing. Joyce was the first woman to be appointed vice president of a Michigan bank. In 1969, she moved to Lansing and became the business manager for King Arthur's Court in Dewitt Township. Joyce married Ted Powell in 1971 and remained his lifelong partner until his death in 1993. Together they expanded and completed King Arthur's Court and built Millbrook Meadows in Dewitt, and Cadgewith Farms in Dewitt Township. They also established and operated The Tree Farm in Dewitt Township, where hundreds of mid-Michigan families came every year to enjoy hayrides and cut their own Christmas trees. Joyce supported many charities, primarily children's charities. She also served holiday meals at the Lansing Mission and bought new winter coats each year for needy kids. She also supported many law enforcement and veterans' organizations and any kid who needed some help with college. Joyce is survived by her son David Davis, daughter Dayne--Ann Held (Richard), step-sons, Mike Powell (Mackie) and Gary Powell (Rachel) and step daughter Laura Lynn Gunsell. She is also survived by, her thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, brother George, sister-in-law Viola McCain and her dear friends David and Sumie Thomas, Larry Schneider, and Peggy Underwood. Joyce's family thanks Jennifer DeFore for her kind care and friendship and to Aunt Gwen for her support and wise counsel. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 12:00 noon at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday Those wishing to make contributions may do so to the Clinton Memorial Home.
Ueberroth, Mark Albert
Lansing, MI
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
On March 31, 2003 at approximately 11:00 a.m., a remarkable man, Mark Albert Ueberroth, was taken from us. He was an instrument of peace, compassion and love. His life played in deep and throaty tones often difficult for some of us to hear, but touching every heart he encountered in a significant way. Now it is silent. Like a candle quickly blown out or a book with the final page missing, we are suddenly left to wonder, why? One moment present, then suddenly gone, he was the bearer of a heart made too heavy by the burdens of life delivered to it, deserving better but never asking for it, content to respond to every encounter with his unceasing reply: To Love. He leaves three grown children, Sharla (Scott) Caro of Georgia, Marisa Ueberroth of Lowell, Travis Ueberroth of Lansing and two small children, Arthur Vincent Ueberroth and Ariel London Ueberroth, both of Lansing. Though each of them still desperately need him in their own ways, they will now be forced to make a way of their own without his counsel, but strengthened by all that he has taught them. He leaves several brothers and sisters and many of you whom he considered to be brothers and sisters, though born to another family. He leaves 4 grandchildren, Crystal, Scotty, Adrian and Brandon, who were his joy whenever the opportunity arose for them to spend time together. And his parents, Mary Jane and Winfield Ueberroth, who Mark considered to be the most remarkable people in this life. And he leaves me. His loving wife, Oralya, who understood too little, argued too much and loved him beyond reason. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2003 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with the Rev. Cecile Pierce Nightingale of The Light House Chapel officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Peace Team, 1516 Jerome Street, Lansing, MI 48912, in memory of Mark.
Norris, Leo M. (Lee)
Lansing, MI
Age 78, passed away on October 6, 2001 is now at eternal rest with his wife Alice of 51 years. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Army, in which he served in WWII and stationed in the Hawaiian Islands. Lee married Alice M. Yauch on January 24, 1948. Mr. Norris was an avid league bowler; he also enjoyed his winters in Florida, and summering in Harrison, MI. Lee is survived by: two sons, James A. (Karen) of Leslie, and William A. (Connie) of Dansville; one daughter, Leanne M. (James) Braman of St. Johns. Also 6 grandchildren, Brenda, Carrie, Tim, Billy, Jeff and Curt, along with 10 great grandchildren. There was a funeral service of Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at 11:30 a.m., in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family received friends on Monday, October 8, 2001 from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ingham County Care Facility in memory of Mr. Norris. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Will, Ray E.
Mason, MI
Age 58, passed away on April 18, 2002. He was born in Jackson, MI on February 27, 1944 and has lived in the Lansing and Mason areas most of his life. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mason and a former Deacon and Elder. He was a 1962 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School and a 1968 graduate of Michigan State University. He was employed with the State of Michigan, Dept. of Transportation for 24 years, retiring as a Project Leader/Systems Supervisor in 1992. He was a Past Pres. of the Optimist Club of Mason and a member of the MSU Alumni Association. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie in 1991. Surviving are: wife, Kathleen; 3 children, Dr. Kelly (Dr. Michael) Hilgers of New Britain, CT, Kimberly (Jason) Decker of Gowen, MI, and Kenneth Will of East Lansing; father, Hubert Will of Lansing; 3 brothers, W. Dale Will of Lansing, Charles Will of CO and Hollis Will of Lansing; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple Street, Mason, with the Rev. James K. Mahan officiating. Interment followed in Leek Cemetery. The family received friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 N. Cedar St., Holt from 4-8 p.m., on Friday and he will lie-in-state at the church from 9:00 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Lansing City Rescue Mission.
