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Gamble, Agnes L.
Lansing, MI
Age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, she was born on November 25, 1916 in Cleveland, OH, to Frank A. and Louise (Meyers) Frey. Mrs. Gamble had retired as a registered nurse. She was a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church and the Arbutus Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was a Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls, also served as a Stevens Minister. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels as well as for the Red Cross and Ingham Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gamble was preceded in death by: her husband, Bruce and brother, Miland. She is survived by: her daughters, Mary (Bob) Debar and Jane (Gene) Bowen; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2004 at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol, with the Rev. Dr. Russell F. McReynolds officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Central United Methodist Church in memory of Mrs. Gamble.
Kapphahn, Ruth Marion
East Lansing, MI
Age 100, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2001. She was born on September 10, 1901 in McHenry, IL, the daughter of William L. and May Lois (Swarthout) Whipple. She graduated from Northwestern University and studied art at the Chicago Art Institute. She exhibited her art in the first "City of Lansing, MI" show in 1950 winning the Artist's Award. She was a charter member of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society and author of several Genealogical articles in local and national magazines and co-author of the book "Genealogy of Whipple, Paddock and Bull families of America." She was a member of the Okemos Community Church. Ruth and her husband Harvey came to Lansing from Sault Ste. Marie in 1947, he preceded in her in death in 1963. She is survived by: nephew, Robert Whipple of Washington, D.C.; niece, Marilyn (Whipple) Aldrich of Elkton, MD; step-son, Dr. Kenneth H. Kapphahn and wife Joyce of West Bloomfield, MI and their daughters, Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn-Fung of Melno Park, CA, and Dr. Heidi (Kapphahn) Jahnke of West Bloomfield, MI; and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, November 26, 2001 at the Okemos Community Church with the Rev. Jeanne Randells officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864.
Shassberger, Robert Miller
Lansing, MI
Age 85, passed away, at his home, on Thursday, January 10, 2002. He was born on November 14, 1916 in Lansing, MI, the son of Ernest J. and Nella Miller Shassberger. He graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1934 and M.S.U. with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1938. He was employed by John Deere Company of Lansing for 33 years as the branch house accountant and the City of Lansing for 10 years as the Senior Analyst VII Income Tax Department. He was preceded in death by: wife of 60 years, Patricia Moore Shassberger on February 14, 2000; step-brother and wife, Donald and Clara Severance; parents, Ernest J. and Nella Miller Shassberger; and brothers-in-law, John C. Moore and Charles Selheimer. He is survived by: daughter, Barbara J. (LeRoy) Sleeper; sons, Thomas C. (Mary) Shassberger and Stephen E. (Marilynn) Shassberger; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kelly), Brian (Jennifer), Joshua, Leah, Bethany, Michael Sleeper, John (Ami), Tom (Michelle), Rob (Tammy), Deborah (Michael Baker), Steve (Lori) and Scott (Shannon) Shassberger; great grandchildren, Anna and Gordon Sleeper, Colin and Molly Shassberger, Kyra and Brent Shassberger, Danny and David Shassberger, Lindsey, Madeleine and Abigail Baker, Steve, Jordan, Maren and Brendan Shassberger, Scott, Samantha and Sarah Shassberger; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Selheimer and Martha Moore; cousins, Fred (Kris) Shassberger and Doug (Betty) Shassberger of Grand Rapids, MI; and niece, Janet Severance Rittenger of Jackson, MI. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Patrick D. Shelley officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m., on Sunday, January 13, and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Plymouth Congregational Church-Endowment Fund, 2001 E. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.
Dietrich, Diana Jean
Lansing, MI
This Tuesday, August 10, 2004 Diana Jean Dietrich was released and called Home after a 20 year battle with ALS-Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Diana was born on December 6, 1958 in Lansing, MI. She was active in Girl Scouts and later a Brownie leader. Diana attended First Presbyterian Church, went on mission trips and enjoyed Choir and Youth Fellowship. While active in the Lansing Chapter of Rainbow Girls, Diana earned the group’s highest honor by becoming “Worthy Advisor” in 1977. After graduating from J. W. Sexton High School that same year, she went on to the University of Michigan, graduating with a B. A. in History. As a sophomore, Diana earned entrance into the Martha Cook Dormitory for exemplary students. Diana was also active in the Republican Party and attended the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit as secretary of the U of M Young Republicans. Diana was a fine pianist and continued to enjoy her music in college, singing in the Glee Club and serving a term as the group’s President. Following graduation, Diana went to work at Michigan State University in their purchasing department. It was there that she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-and shortly thereafter, 24 hour care was required. Bill and Jean put their life on hold to give Diana the best care and she lived 20 years with this incurable disease. Even while living with the slow, deteriorating illness, Diana loved to shop and make sure her mom, dad and brothers all had stylish clothes on their birthdays and holidays. She also loved to spoil her nieces and nephews with enough candy to make any dentist smile. All the while, she kept her mind sharp enjoying lots of time with books as she did as a youth. The birds, squirrels and raccoons will surely miss Diana’s generosity as well-providing a wide assortment of nuts, left-overs, fresh water and the plates of marshmallows. Diana is survived by her parents, William M. Dietrich, Jr. and Jean Dietrich of Lansing; her brothers, Mark, John (Linda), Chuck (Joan), and Daniel (Liz); nieces and nephew, Christy, Michelle, Margaret, Alex, Elizabeth, Sarah and Kelly; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa, Lansing. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made in Diana’s name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, South Central Chapter; 2133 University Park Dr., Suite 400, Okemos, MI 48864, or to the charity of one’s choice. The family would like to share our deepest thank you to the neighbors, church family and extended family for all the visits, prayers, notes, phone calls, and time spent at our home caring for Diana in so many special ways. It was incredible how patient, generous, compassionate and concerned you have all been over the last 20 years. We thank and praise God for you and for how He works through His body of believers.
Wald, Mareta S. "Rita"
Lansing, MI
Age 72, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2002 at her home, after a courageous struggle with cancer. She was born, October 8, 1929 to Wilhelmina and Bernhardt Zimmick, in Elgin, IL. A graduate of Colfax H.S. in Iowa, she married Raymond G. Wald on August 20, 1960. Rita worked as a technician for the State Health Department, was Field Manager for Welcome Wagon until 1983 when she then began caring for children in her home. She faithfully cared for area seniors until her death. Rita was a long time member of Resurrection Altar Society, St. Blaise Circle and was valuable in coordinating church activities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 1983. Surviving are daughters, Mary (Joel) Stanewich of Somis, CA, Anne Wald of Lansing, Ellen Wald of Los Angeles, CA, Jeanne (David) Wilber of Dexter and Emily of Lansing; grandchildren, Kathleen, Alexander and Emily; great-granddaughter, Mariana; sister, Lillian Smith of Kalamazoo; brother, John Zimmick of Arizona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E. Michigan Ave., with the rite of committal in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Funeral Home, Greater Lansing Chapel from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, where the Rosary will be recited on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Church of the Resurrection Altar Society in memory of Rita.
Barnum, Ronald S.
Chicago, IL
Died of cancer on October 30, 2003 in Lansing. Ron was born in Lansing on June 1, 1938 and graduated from Eastern High School in 1956. He attended Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in Industrial Design. During his lifetime he was a noted home furnishings and marketing specialist for J. C. Penney and Sears, president and owner of The House Store, Ltd. of Chicago, and was an interior designer instrumental in developing several significant concepts in the design industry. He was actively heading his own design and consulting firm at the time of his death. Ron was preceded in death by his father, S. A. Barnum. Surviving are his mother, Velma Barnum, sister, Joanne MacDonald, both of Lansing, and his brother, Robert Barnum of Okemos. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. William J. Koenigsknecht at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2003 at the Church of the Resurrection; 1505 E. Michigan Ave. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Kauffman, Ralph E., Jr. "Bud"
Lansing, MI
Age 85, died on May 12, 2002. He was born in Lansing, MI on Oct. 3, 1916 to Ralph E. and Elizabeth Ida Kauffman. He graduated from Old Central High School and Michigan State University. He worked for radio stations in Steubenville, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, and at WILS in Lansing. Bud served in the U.S. Air Force during W.W. II and again during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. from 1953 to 1982, starting as a pilot, then named President and CEO. In 1944 he married the love of his life, Helen Raduano, who preceded him in death in 1994 after 50 years of marriage. Surviving are: Daughter, Kim Kauffman (Edwin Bonnen) of Lansing; Son, Ralph III (Liz) of Traverse City; 3 Grandchildren, Amy, Mandy and Nicholas; Great Granddaughter, Reyann; and Nieces, Carol Neagles and Lucille Perez. A busy civic life saw him serve as President of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, City Club of Lansing, and the Rotary Club; Board of Directors of Sparrow Hospital, Walnut Hills Country Club and the Bank of Lansing; former Chairman of the Lansing Fire Board; most recently member of the Lansing Sunrise Rotary and the Quiet Birdmen. Bud loved his family, Glenn Miller's music, golf, flying, a rousingly played pipe organ, a well executed practical joke and a perfectly manicured lawn. Graced with an unfailingly generous spirit and a natural ability to charm and befriend, he greeted each day with wit and enthusiasm. Friends are invited to celebrate Bud's life at an informal gathering at Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River, Lansing on Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. He will be interred privately alongside Helen in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Plymouth Congregational Church or the Ingham County Medical Care Facility.
