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Hafner, Theodore Martin
Lansing, MI
Age 92, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on March 16, 2002. He was born on May 7, 1909 in Ionia, to Carl and Minnie (Stencil) Hafner. Mr. Hafner retired from Fisher Body after 36 years of service, was a member of UAW Local #602, and was an active member, and worker, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed daily devotional studies and his wife reading to him from the Bible. He also enjoyed gardening, building, working on cars, spending time at his cottage in the summer and fishing, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Surviving are: wife of 66 years, Elsie; daughter, Joyce Whitford of Lansing; 3 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Tillie Stanke of Flint; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and a sister. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 501 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, with The Rev. Richard P. Laeder officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in memory of Theodore Martin Hafner.
Minor, Lewis J., Ph.D..
Lansing, MI
1914 - 2002. On St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17, 2002, a great Irishman entered eternal life. Dr. Lewis J. Minor was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on October 24, 1914. He lived his life as a devout family man, husband, father, teacher, businessman, mentor, scholar, supporter, role model, leader, benefactor, and most importantly, a true friend. He was a genuine human being. Dr. Minor is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth E. Minor (Angell). They were married on February 11, 1939. They have eight children, Kathleen (James) Swanson, Bryan (deceased) (Jeanne), Ruth Ann, Carol, Michael (Edwina), Josephine, Rosalie (Wayne) Pontz, and Mary (Michael) Manista; 19 grandchildren (one deceased); and 21 great grandchildren. Surviving also is Dr. Minor's sister, Sally Egan; sisters-in-law, Frances Minor and Frances Angell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. and Mrs. Minor found the L.J. Minor Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio in September 1951. His plan was to make food bases (chicken and beef) that would improve on and, eventually, replace soup bases. For the first time in history, chefs were able to use instant stocks to make foods that met the quality standards of "classical cooking" established by Auguste Escoffier. In starting his company, Dr. Minor stated: "The tenets upon which I shall build my business will be honesty, integrity, accuracy, kindness, punctuality, courtesy, friendliness, and cleanliness. I will endeavor always to be fair and helpful not only to employees, my management team and stockholders, but also to customers, government agencies and competitors." Ten years after founding his company, Dr. Minor returned to school, this time as a Ph.D.. student in Michigan State University's food science department. He earned his Ph.D. in 1964 and became an assistant professor in MSU's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, where he taught food science, nutrition, food safety, and food flavor evaluation, half time for 20 years. Some of his memorable messages to students included: "Aim for the eagle rather than shoot at the rat"; "Accuracy is the key to success"; and "Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten." Dr. Minor was promoted to full professor and then, when he retired in 1984, he was designated a professor emeritus in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, which has become The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State. Dr. and Mrs. Minor are both philanthropists, supporting higher education with student loan funds, scholarships, professorships, and endowed positions. They are the Supreme Benefactors of The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, including an endowed Chef de Cuisine position, and an endowed Master of Science program, The Michael L. Minor Master of Science in Foodservice Management. They have also supported numerous other charitable and philanthropic organizations. As the head of the Minor Family, mentor to academic and industry leaders, professor emeritus of Michigan State University's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, and founder of the L.J. Minor Corporation, Lewis J. Minor was one of hospitality's benefactors. Dr. Minor's story is not of himself alone, but also of his partner and wife, Ruth Minor, a woman of great charm, a homemaker, mother of their eight children, and a businesswoman who struggled along with her husband to see him succeed. An era has ended and we celebrate and rejoice in his life and their life together. Old Irish Blessing "May green be the grass you walk on, May blue be the skies above you, May pure be the joys that surround you, May true be the hearts that love you." Requiescat in Pace (May he rest in peace). The Minor family wishes to personally thank Dr. James Lyne and Dr. Thomas Jamieson for their excellent care and genuine friendship. Special thanks is also due to all Ingham Medical Center physicians, nurses, and other staff members, who gave exceptional care to Dr. Minor, as well as the compassionate support of the family. The funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Street, Lansing. Interment was in Rock Falls Cemetery in Harbor Beach, Michigan. The family received friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Ingham Regional Medical Center, 401 W. Greenlawn, Lansing, MI 48910.
Wilson, Howard L.
Coldwater, MI
Age 81, passed away on December 8, 2001. He was born February 2, 1920. He retired from the Board of Water and Light in Lansing after 32 years of service. He spent 4 years in the Army Air Corps serving as a mechanic in Panama during WWII. He is survived by: son Douglas of Rives Junction, MI; daughters, Mary Kenney of Albuquerque, NM and Madelyn Wilson of Williamsville, MO. Funeral services was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.
Noble, Richard E.
Lansing, MI
Born May 31, 1910 in Albion, MI and died July 16, 2003. Mr. Noble attended Albion College and was employed by the Albion School District for several years. During W. W. II he served in the U.S. Navy as a Water Quality Control Specialist. He was employed as a Utility Engineer for the State of Michigan, Building Division for 39 years, retiring in 1974. In 1937 he married Collette McHale. He was a very devoted husband, and he and Collette celebrated 54 happy years together before she preceded him in death in Feb. 1991. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mildred Cook. Dick and Collette enjoyed yearly fishing trips with friends; visits to her family in New York; camping all over the U.S. in their travel trailer; and meeting his retiree group for monthly lunches; and breakfasts with his neighbors. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, and was an extremely generous donor to the church as well as Resurrection Grade School and Albion College. His kindness, loyalty and generosity was extended to his many friends, and even to those he did not know personally, but was touched by their need. A Memorial Mass will concelebrated by Fr. William Koenigsknecht and Fr. Francis Martin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003 at the Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave. Interment of his ashes will be at Riverside Cemetery, Albion. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Grade School Education Fund; 1527 E. Michigan Ave.; Lansing, MI 48912. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Pinckney, Jean Marion (Lawson)
Lansing, MI
Born December 2, 1927, died peacefully at home with family present on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at the age of 74. She was a longtime member of Pilgrim Congregational Church of Christ, having been a member of the Mildred Benedict Circle, Women's Fellowship and UCC Women United (least coin leader). She was an MSU alumnus, graduating in 1949, a former Easter Seal board member, room mother and Cub Scout mother. She loved music and had sung in the church choir, with the Lansing Symphonic Choir and the Waverly 39ers Seniors of Note. Many remember her talents of writing poetry for special occasions. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Vergil M. Pinckney; sons, Steve (Vicki), James, Robert (Tamie) and daughter, Cynthia (Jimmy) Hudson, all of Lansing; and son, Richard (Laura) of Seoul Korea; 25 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation if from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., on Friday, May 3, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Peter N. Robinson officiating. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Church. The family expresses appreciation to Ingham Regional Hospice Services for their wonderful care.
Flemming, Dorothy E.
Holt, MI
Age 77, died at a local hospital on January 21, 1974. She had been a resident of Holt for 5 years, coming from Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of the Holt United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women’s Society, the Ruth Circle, was President of the Joy Club of the Church and a member of the North Cemetery Association. She was a member of the Cleveland Ohio College Club, the A.A.R.P. and Mission Circle. Surviving are: brother, Martin Kahres; sister, Mrs. Marie Miller; and several nieces and nephews. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Myron K. Williams at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Holt United Methodist Church, with interment in North Cemetery. The body will be at the Estes-Leadley Holt Chapel until 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Holt United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Pallbearers will be: Marlow Kahres, Phillip Miller, Erwin Draheim, Paul Frakes, Michael Fiacable and Louis Kitchenmaster.
Green, Alice Isabelle (Richard)
Lansing, MI
Age 86, passed away June 6, 2002. She was born on April 23, 1916 in Middleton, Michigan and has lived most of her life Lansing. She graduated in 1934 from Eastern High School and was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by: parents, Winfield and Agnes Richard; her husband, Eugene Jim Green; brothers, Norval and Paul Richard; and sister, Gladys Wiltse. She is survived by: daughter, Marsha Green of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Green has been cremated and there will be no visitation or services. The family would like to thank Kelly Grys and the staff of Country Living Adult Foster Care in Portland, MI for providing so much support and such a loving environment. The family also wishes to thank the staff and volunteers of Hospice House, Sparrow Hospital, St. Lawrence Campus (in Lansing) for the compassion and care they provided. Those wishing to remember Alice may do so by making a contribution to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Michigan or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.
