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Landells, Iowa
Lansing, MI
Age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2002 at Heartland Nursing Facility in Grand Rapids. She was born on October 23, 1908 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Sidney and Mae (McBurney) Shore. She married Allen Landells on January 23, 1937. A former resident of Lansing she worked for many years at Gordons, Knapps and Upjohns and was active with the Waverly 39ers. She was preceded in death by: husband, Allen in 1972; and grandson, Jim Eddy in 1994. She is survived by: daughters, Barbara (Mark) Gietzel of Lansing and Judy (Jim) Eddy of Grandville; son, David (Jeannine) Landells of Mulliken; 9 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Don Woolum officiating. Interment was in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family received friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Allen, Leola
Holt, MI
Leola (Lee) Allen, loving friend, made her final journey on November 14, 2003. She was born in Missouri and lived mostly in Lansing. Leola’s husband of 28 years, Robert Allen, II, preceded her in death. She leaves behind: step-son, Robert, III; step-daughter, Denise Moran; 6 grandchildren, Robert IV, John, Michelle, Jane, Carl and Sarah; and 5 great grandchildren. She belonged to the American Business Women’s Association for 49 years, holding many offices and receiving many honors. She currently belonged to Timberland Chapter. She counseled many in A.A. and Al-Anon. Leola was also Board President and a member for many years at Unity of Greater Lansing; and a member of Eastern Star. She held a B.A. degree in Nursing; and was an entrepreneur in sales for many years. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2003 at Unity of Greater Lansing, 240 Marshall, Lansing, with the Rev. Richard Ammons and the Rev. Katherine DeMougin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to A.B.W.A. Timberland Chapter, Scholarship Fund, 2142 N. Cedar Street, Holt, MI 48842
Skinner, Lucille Irene
Holt, MI
Age 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 13, 2002 in her home at Great Lakes Christian Home in Holt, MI. Born April 17, 1915 to Lelia and George W. Burrow in Jonesboro, Ark., Lucille moved to Lansing and married Elton C. Skinner on October 21, 1934. She was a long time member of the Eastern Star Organization, and worked in the County Clerks office in Lansing for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Holt and was a Red Cross Volunteer. Lucille was well known and admired for her sense of humor, unfailing strength in times of adversity, and willingness to help wherever needed. Her family was always first and foremost in her heart. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Her beloved husband Elton C. Skinner and son Norman C. preceded her in death. She is survived by daughter: Sandra Jean and husband Gordon White of Albuquerque, NM. Son: Dennis Lee and wife Peggy White of Brighton, MI., and daughter: Ruth Anne and husband Thomas Austin of Howell, MI., 8 grandchildren, Kimberly (Dave) Dent, Tamara (Scott) Richmond, Kevin (Lynne) White, David (Chris)White, Wes Skinner, Laurel Skinner, Chad Austin, Meredith Austin, and 7 great grandchildren, Mitch Beard, Ryan Dent, Clifford Richmond, Courtney Richmond, Sean White, Brenton White, Chelsey White, two sisters, Mary Jean Metzler of Jonesboro, Ark, and Bernice Dyke of Arlington, TN. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service, for family and friends, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2002 at the Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 N. Aurelius Rd. “You will go out with joy and be led forth in peace: the mountains and hills will burst into song before you and all the trees of the field will clap their hands” Isaiah 55:12. The family asks that memorial contributions, in loving memory of Lucille, be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.
Cushman, Wanda H.
Lansing, MI
Age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 02, 2002. She was born on January 25, 1919 in Isabella, MI, the daughter of Allen and Alice (Beausley) Snow. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she held many positions; was a former member of the Elks Lodge; and retired from Ingham Medical Center, as a lab supervisor. She is survived by: daughter, Connie (Richard) Rosendall; sons, James (Marianne) Cushman, Dallas (Sherry) Cushman, Kevin (Rhonda) Cushman and Jeffrey (Cherrie) Cushman; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Lillian Barrette; and brother, Allen Snow. A funeral mass was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. John Byers at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2002 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S. Cedar St., Lansing. The Rite of Christian Burial followed in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, July 4, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.
Alexander, Edward Earl
Lansing, MI
Age 82
Edward was born July 16, 1920 in Saginaw, MI. the son of Wesley and Pauline (Styes) Alexander. He went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 19, 2002. Edward was preceded in death by both parents; 2 sisters, Lavern and Mildred and 1 brother Clarence. Survivors include his daughter Carolyn (Russ) VanderVrede; 1 sister, Joan (Pat) Swick; 3 brothers, Wesley, Jr., Eugene and Clinton; 2 grandchildren, Shane and Shawna and 4 great grandchildren. Edward was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. In Italy, where he was wounded. He spent 4 years in V.A. Hospitals following that. In his youth he was an avid hunter and sports follower. As he aged, he became a fisher of men, devoting his entire life to bringing the Gospel to all who would listen. We will surely miss him. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Ralph B. Burton at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Edward Alexander, to Walker Memorial Bible Church, 400 E. Frederick Ave., Lansing, MI. 48906.
Roggow, Albert R., Jr. “Bob”
Lansing, MI
Age 70, died at home with his loving family Aug. 14, 2003. He was born in Lansing May 6, 1933 and has been a lifelong resident of the Lansing area. He was a 1951 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and was member of the International Order of Foresters. He served in U.S. Army and was employed with the State of Michigan, retiring from the Michigan National Guard in 1991. Bob enjoyed golf and spending time with family and friends at Sandy Pines. Surviving are: Wife, Pat (Lynch); 2 Daughters, Sherrie (Vince) Malgioglio and Kimberly (Curt) Hunter; Son, Arthur Robert (Peggy) Roggow; 2 Step-sons, Scott (Lori) Hamelink and Brett Hamelink; 12 Grandchildren, Courtney, Ashlee, Corey, Melissa, Erik, Mike, Samantha, Matthew, Kelli, Patrick, Alyssa, and Lamar; 2 Great Grandchildren, Olivia and Maeya; Brother, James Montgomery (Cindy) Roggow; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St.; Lansing, with The Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Scheffel, Robert John
Lansing, MI
Age 85, passed away on April 27, 2003. Robert was born May 26, 1917 to Rueben and Tressie Scheffel in Jackson, Michigan. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1935, and moved to Lansing in 1944 to enter the grocery business. To those who knew him well, he seemed to be possessed of cosmic good fortune. He was happily married to Evelyn Scheffel for 58 years. She preceded him in death in 1999. He had three children, two grandchildren and countless friends. He loved them all and they loved him back. Bob, in partnership with his brother-in-law and friend Bruce Goodrich, had a successful business, Goodrich’s Spartan Shop Rite. He worked very hard and took pleasure in it. He also knew how to stop working and took pleasure in that as well. He traveled the world many times over with his wife, Evelyn, and friends. Often they rented a car and toured the countryside, having such adventures as a mule trek on the Island of Santorini, a flight near Mt. Everest in a Royal Nepalese Transport Plane, attendance at Carnivale in Rio and the renting of a houseboat in Kashmir. This was in addition to many splendid cruises, including memorable voyages on the QE2. Bob was always ready to go again, but happy to come home. For most of his life, he abounded in good health. If he had even a cold, his family would murmur wonderingly, “Could Dad be sick?” It never lasted, of course. If there were a game of chance or a prize, he would likely win it. If there was a decent thing to be done, an obligation to be met, a delightful surprise to be conceived…done, done, and done. He had, to the casual observer, the enviable ability to always know the correct thing to do, and very…simply..do it. He didn’t talk a great deal, but his being seemed so well conceived that he lived in something like a state of grace much of the time. There are old movies of Bob at age twelve, exuberant, riding no hands on his bicycle. Something of that beguiling exuberance was with him all his life. Bob is survived by three children: Susan (Cris) Roosenraad of Northfield, Minnesota, Steven (Marilyn) Scheffel of East Lansing, and May Beth Scheffel of East Lansing. Also surviving are two sisters, Dorothy Schoettle of Jamestown, Indiana, and Ardath Scheffel of Lansing, two grandchildren, Christopher (Jodi) Roosenraad of Virginia and Elizabeth Scheffel of East Lansing, and beloved in-laws, Mary Lou and Carleton Griffin of Ann Arbor, and Bruce and Shirley Goodrich of Lansing, plus many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Tami Droste for her steadfast, loving care, to Sparrow Hospital Oncology and Radiation Departments, and to Tom Plasman and Ray Mazurek for their tenacious friendship. The Rev. Sally Nolen at 2:00 p.m. will conduct religious services on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to the Sparrow Foundation, Michigan State University Development Fund, or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan be considered. “His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say, ‘This was a man.” (W. Shakespeare)
Belknap, Sr., Kenneth F.
Lansing
Loving husband, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2004. Ken was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He retired from General Motors in 1974, after 35 years. He enjoyed baseball, ice fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ken is survived by: his wife of 64 years, Edna; daughter, Marilyn J. (Torben) Holm of Eagan, MN; sons, Edward (Christine) Belknap of Bradenton, FL, Kenneth (Sharon) Belknap, Jr. of New Boston, MI; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Howard (Frances) Belknap, Lyle (Marie) Belknap both of Lansing and Clinton (Audrey) Belknap of Florida. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at Emmanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol with the Revs. Paul J. Lindloff and Timothy H. Buelow officiating. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or to the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, in memory of Ken.
