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Baker, Maurice C.
East Lansing, MI
Died on Saturday, September 11, 2004, surrounded by his family at his home of 50 years. Dad was born and raised in Lansing. A graduate of Central High School, Class of 1939, he was an active organizer and participant in their many reunions including this year’s 65th. He served in the Army’s 69th Division in Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. He returned to Lansing, and entered the dry cleaning business. He owned and operated Bon Fides Dry Cleaners in Lansing, then Twichell’s Cleaners and Tailors in East Lansing. For over 35 years, he and his wife Marian provided outstanding quality and service to their loyal customers, always treating everyone cheerfully, as well as with dignity and respect. A man of integrity, Dad lived his beliefs; he honored his family and his faith. He was a devoted husband to Marian, the love of his life for 55 years until her passing in 1996. His faith was constant for 83 years as he and Marian were members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He served in many capacities on various boards and as an usher. He believed in and cherished his many friends. He was a friend who was there to share your triumphs as well as comfort you in your time of need. Friends throughout Michigan and his Gulf Shores Snowbirds will miss him. He was a volunteer escort for 17 years at Sparrow Hospital. He was a loyal and respected member of Lansing Lodge #33 F. & A.M., past High Priest of Capitol Chapter #9, a 32nd Degree Mason, and past Commander of Lansing Commandery #25 Knights Templar. He was a member and Interior Guide for the drill team for 42 years including a National Championship at one of the Tri-annual conclaves. He will be provided with a Commandery Escort at the funeral. These many strengths were made apparent as a result of his single flaw of casting Republican votes starting in 1952; however, it was a failing that was always corrected by the Democratic votes cast by the rest of the family. Dad was very proud of, and gloried in his children, grandchildren, and new great grandson. He is survived by Richard (Debra Nolan and daughters Justine (Mathew) & Vanessa Firnhaber-Baker & Kaitlin Nolan), Barry (Carol and sons William (Chris) and Jim (Becky) & great grandson Benjamin); and daughters Carol (Garth Keesler and daughter Sara) and Lisa (Greg Jones, son Becket and daughter Colleen); brother, Richard Huntington Baker and special nephew Rick Baker. Lourdes Anselmo was a close companion these past few years. He will be remembered as a warm, intelligent man who made everyone comfortable around him, a man with a rich sense of humor (except in politics), hundreds of friends and a deep abiding love for his wife, his family and his country. He leaves a void in all our lives, lives that were made richer by our being part of his. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ovid, Michigan. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir or the Sparrow Hospital Volunteer Program.
McArdle, Dennis P.
Holt, MI
Age 50, passed away on June 23, 2002. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Bad Axe, MI the son of Robert and Dorothy (Leckenby) McArdle. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was a G.M. Employee, Machine Repair and a member of U.A.W. Local #602. He is survived by: wife, Marla; daughters, Jacklyn Marie and Jessica Ann; parents, Robert and Dorothy McArdle of Bad Axe; sister, Linda (Dale) Oeschger of Bay Port; nephews, Corey and Christopher Oeschger; and mother-in-law, Bernice Fidler of Owosso. A funeral mass was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Rite of Christian burial followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family received friends from 2-9 p.m., on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Faust, Mildred Mae
Lansing, MI
Age 79, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2001. She was preceded in death by: husband, Glen Faust; sisters, Theda Carter and Charlotte (Joseph) Morris. She is survived by: daughters, Joyce Anne Cook and Judith Kay Karns and husband Don, who with his special care made Mother's last days comfortable at home. Mrs. Faust has 2 grandsons, Robert E. (Martha) Roebuck and Aaron (Tracy) Cook; 1 granddaughter, Misti (Jim) Blackburn; 8 great grandchildren, Robert IV, Andrea, twins Blake and Austin, Elizabeth, Gene, Gage and Sarah, all who will miss her greatly. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 24, 2001 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in memory of Mildred Faust.
Seibold, Elaine J. (Metzger)
DeWitt, MI
Age 68, passed away on February 10, 2002, after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 21, 1933 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (Blood) Berg. Elaine had worked for the State of Michigan and Sparrow Hospital, but will be most fondly remembered as the "Avon Lady" for the past 31 years. She enjoyed her summers with family and friends at Tyler Creek Campground, but the joy of her life were her 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah and Jeff Ballard, Lyle, Michael and Savannah Jensen, Alexis and Nikolas Seibold and twins, Ashley and Ryan Seibold. She also was eagerly awaiting the wedding of her first granddaughter, Jennifer to Chris Rigterink on June 15, 2002. She was preceded in death by: her first husband, John Metzger in 1955; mother, Myrtle Berg in 1991; brother, Ronald Berg in 1994; and her husband of 38 years, Jerry in 1999. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Bill) Ballard of DeWitt, Mike (Kim) Seibold of Dimondale, Jeri Lynn (Jim) Jensen of Eagle, David (Amy) Seibold of Eagle; sisters-in-law, Wanda Berg, Anne Mort, Mary (James) Barnes, Loraine Metzger, Kay Kline, Dal Metzger and Margery Seibold; brothers-in-law, Bob (Marge) Seibold, and Frank (Angie) Metzger; aunt, Mary Blood; many nieces and nephews; longtime best friend, Cathy Curtis; and a host of treasured friends. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 7533 W. St. Joseph, Lansing, with the Rev. Rae L. Franke officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 6-8 p.m., on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 and from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2002. The family would like to thank Dr. Carol Rapson, and the staff at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan for their quality care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those desiring may made contributions to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, C/O Garden Room, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915.
Baker, Ruth Gertrude
East Lansing, MI
(Formerly of Lansing, MI)
Age 93, passed away on December 5, 2002. She was born on July 9, 1909 in Watertown Township, the daughter of Edward and Edith May (Holland) Lederman. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Traverse, in 1996; sisters, Ruby and Reva; and brothers, Carl and Roy. She is survived by: several cousins, nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tootsie (Lou) Lambo. Ruth will be greatly missed by her family and friends, especially her friends at Abbott Parkside Senior Apartments, for her loving kindness and sense of humor. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Theron Smith of United Brethren Church officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.
Sheldon, Madeleine L.
Lansing
Age 86, passed away at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, on February 10, 2003. She was born on March 6, 1916 in Owosso, to Elmer and Vera (Hankins) Norris, and was a 1934 graduate of Lansing Central High School. Madeleine was an employee of the federal government for 30 years, retiring from the Federal Highway Administration. After retirement, she and her husband, John, moved to Hamlin Lake, where they stayed for 12 years. For the last 12 years, she had resided at the Michigan Masonic Home. Madeleine was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John; 2 brothers, Elmer and Donald, and sister, Peg. Surviving are: daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Wayne) McLellen; son, R. Keith (Kathy) Sheldon; daughter, Martha Esters; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Beverly (Don) Merritt and Katherine (Harold) Cummings. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2003, at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 501 E. Mt. Hope Ave., with Mr. Scott Merritt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Chapman, Ralph Tracy
Chesterfield, MI.
Age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2003 in Holt, MI. He was born May 22, 1917 in Mt. Clemens, MI. the son of Emory and Mabel (Furton) Chapman. Ralph was a lifelong member of Faith United Methodist Church in Macomb “Meade”, MI. and was the former organist at the Church. Ralph worked as a carpenter for over 50 years and was a member of local #46. He was also a life member of the Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed wintering in Riverview, FL. for the past 25 years with his wife. Wintering in Florida allowed him to garden year round, something he loved. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Barbara A. (Thielk); 2 sons, Fred (Judy) Chapman of Lansing and Eric (Sandra) Chapman of Escanaba; 4 grandchildren, Kenneth, David (Junko), Jonathan, and Christopher; 2 great grandchildren, Hana and Nami; 1 brother, Bernard (Veta) Chapman; 2 sisters, Helen (Robert) Wuschack, and Phyllis (Norman) Haase; sister-in-law- Emily Chapman and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members as well as many lifelong friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Lloyd Chapman. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 56370 Fairchild Road, Macomb “Meade”, MI. 48042. Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Ralph T. Chapman, to Faith United Methodist Church in Macomb. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 N. Cedar St., Holt, MI. 48842.
Gerughty, Frances L.
Lansing, MI
Age 84, passed away on October 19, 2003. She was born on July 21, 1919 in Flint, and lived in Lansing most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, in 2000; her son, Robert; and 2 grandchildren. Surviving are: 4 children, Dennis (Camille) Gerughty, J.D. (Sherry) Gerughty, Joel Gerughty, Karen Gerughty Fields; daughter-in-law, Ravenal Gerughty; sister-in-law, Betty Gerughty; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Jack (Leila) Hursh; special niece and nephew, Pat and Bernie Bartig, as well as many other nieces and nephews; special friends, Carol Chapman, Michael Fields, Sam, Cheryl and Amanda Martin, and her many friends at Colonial Woods. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until service time on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice Services or to Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Frances L. Gerughty.
