1 Databank 2B Monday, March 1, 1999 Lansing State Journal Death notices block of Assyria Road, Nashville, assault with a weapon, 12 months probation, 36 days in jail, $100 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $120 probation supervisory fee, 50 hours community service. turnaround portion of Second Street Bridge open for southbound traffic to Grand River. 1-94: At North River Road in the Mt. Clemens area in Macomb County, bridge replacement, median lanes closed until mid-October. Lansing.
Richard Kenneth Koths, 45, and Susan Melissa Carter, 32, both of DeWitt. Danial Alan Johnson, 32, and Ruth Murriam Bennett, 51, both of Lansing. James Benjamin Fry, 57, and Janice Sue Miles, 53, both of Lansing. Robert Eugene Allen III, 42, and Barbara Jean Smith, 47, both of Lansing. Rodney Gene Bashore, 23, and Donna Renee Wilson, 19, both of Lansing.
Michael Lee Nelson, 56, and Margaret Kay Maloney, 55, both of Holt. ft block of Whittum Road, Eaton Rapids, resisting and obstructing a police officer, 18 months probation, 90 days in jail with credit for 44 days, $250 fine, $250 costs, $50 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. Daniel Lee Marek, 39, 1200 block of Water St. Eaton Rapids, assault with a weapon, $200 costs, $60 Crime Victims Rights Fund, 50 hours community service within 180 days. Maurice Calloway, 54 3400 block of Nonett Drive, Lansing, embezzlement over $100 by an agent, 18 months probation, 180 days in jail, $250 costs, $2,600 restitution, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, 100 hours community service.
Judge Calvin E. Osterhaven John Curtis Markcum, 29, 400 block of Canal, Eaton Rapids, assault with a weapon, 24 months probation, 365 days in jail, $250 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund. Larry Dean Shepherd, 39, 700 block of North Cochran, Charlotte, third offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and habitual offender, 36 months probation, 62 days in jail, $500 fine, $500 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $150 forensic lab fee. Thomas Flores 23, 60o block of Richard Avenue, Lansing, fourth degree fleeing from a police 365 days in jail, $250 costs, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $360 probation supervisory fee, $150 forensic lab fee, 50 hours community service, 18 months probation, driver's license suspended. Brandon Michael Misner, 17, 7100 Lester Eugene Wakefield, 36, 300 block of Pearl Street, Potterville, use of a financial transaction device without consent, two years probation, one year in jail with credit for 75 days, amy be released to House of Commons after seven months, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, $30 per month probation oversight fee, $400 costs, $78.84 restitution.
Richard Lynn Fulton, 50, 6000 block of Harding Lansing, issuing a no-account check, five years probation, 90 days in jail with credit for 45 days, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund, restitution. Freddie Leon Fields 30, 900 block of West Lenawee, Lansing, receiving andor aiding the the cealment of stolen property valued at more than $100, nine months in jail with credit for 48 days. Jaime Luis-Lopez McKnight, 22, 1900 block of Navaho, Okemos, pleaded guilty to probation violation, 60 days in jail with credit for 18 days, probation revoked. Barry C. Shiffer, no age given, 2400 block of West Willow, Lansing, probation violation, probation revoked, 14 years in prison with credit for 254 days.
Dante Victory Lewis, 35, 500 block of McPherson, Lansing, pleaded guilty to probation violation, probation continued, one weekend in jail which may be suspended. Eaton County Sentences Judge Thomas S. Eveland Ricky Vernon Allen, 28, 4200 leaths and Funerals MILLS, NORMAN G. Dansville Born September 17, 1936, in Lansing; passed away February 27, 1999, at the age of 62. Norman was preceded in death by his mother, I.O.
(Gay-lord) Mills J- LA Divorces Clinton County Soliz: Joanna R. and Victor L. Shinaver: Tamika Ann and Wil- liam Joseph. Robinson: David Lee Sr. and Patricia.
Eaton County Jy A Pojeta: Richard F. and Catherine (Lindley). O'Brien: Michael G. and Dawn M. (Rutkowski) O'Brien.
Marriages Marriage licenses applied for: Ingham County Michael Forrest Dow, 43, and Donice Helen Larner, 28, both of Haslett. Cory Richard Maurer, 23, and Ra-chelle Lea Jorgensen, 22, both of Lansing. Leroy Edward Orth, 40, and Elizabeth Phyllis Neuhoff, 34, both of JUDGE, ALDEN MICHAEL DUANE HILL Lansing Age 35, Mr. Judge was born August 13, 1963, in Lansing and passed 4 i away Feb- ll ruarv 26. 1999.
He was a self-employed General and a great numanitar-ian who loved his family, friends, and people. He was always willing to assist those in need. He was preceded in death by his father, L. J. Judge; his grandparents, Rev.
Edward and Elizabeth Askew; and great uncle, Dr. Earl Pully. Survivors include his mother, Cora L. Hill; 6 sisters, Aniece Hill of Detroit, MI, Flossy Hill Marshall of Louisville, KY, Patricia Ottarson, Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Hill, Sharon Watson and Coral Hill; 3 brothers, Roosevelt Hill, Robert "Bic" Hill, and John Hill; aunts, Odell (Lonnie) McKissic, Mattie (Frank) Lilly, and Jessie M. (Jessie Adams; great aunt, Helen Pully; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including special friend, Joann Phifer, all of Lansing.
Friends may visit Mr. Judge Tuesday, March 2, 3-9 p.m., at the Riley Funeral Home with the family receiving friends 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 925 W. Main with Rev.
Lester D. Stone officiating. GRADES, PETER B. "PETE" Lansing Born May 31, 1913, in Grand Rapids to Michael and Pauline (Worpel) died Sunday, February 28, 1999, at the age of 85. Mr.
Grades was the former owneroperator of the Hy-Grade Market (Pete's Hy-Grade Market), retiring in 1978 after 44 years. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Pete had been a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church for 48 years and a life member of the Knights of Columbus Richards Council 788. He loved working at the store and using his handyman skills, however, his greatest love was for his family, serving as an active role model in all of his children's lives. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Donna 4 daughters, Paula (Eric) Clark, Theresa Grades, Donna Izzo and Laura (David) Miller; 6 sons, David (Sue), Ronala, Larry (Rachel), Mark, Peter, and Bruce (Kari) Grades; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Eva Norris, Anna Lewa-kowski and Rose Hall.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 3, 1 1 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Bill Lugger as Celebrant.
The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of one's choice in remembrance of Mr.
Grades. "A 1W 1 Lansing Brown, Robert 70, died Feb. 18. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, East Lansing.
Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Makowski, John, has died. Private burial will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. McNeil, Elwin C.
"Al," 73, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Mitchell, Myrtle 86, former Potterville and Waverly teacher, former Potterville Elementary School principal, dairy farm owner, died Saturday. Services 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte. Robinson, Archie 81, died Sunday. Services noon Thursday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Ruch, Caroline 41, died Friday. Services 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. Wesenberg, Dolores 68, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m.
today at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Wilson, Ruth 95, died Friday. Services noon Tuesday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Ashley Rose, Grace, 79, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Dodge Funeral Home, Middleton. Dansville Mills, Norman 62, National Guard member, businessman, died Saturday. Services noon Wednesday at Gorsline-Runciman Williamston Chapel. Delta Township Misco*ck, Arlene, 87, died Sunday. Services 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Dimondale Strickler, Robert 77, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. today at South Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
East Lansing Parker, Esther 57, Michigan State University executive secretary, died Sunday. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Grand Ledge Biergans, Jeanette, 68, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Chauncey, Barbara 58, died Sunday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Endsley, Gilbert, 90, died Saturday.
Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Local arrangements by Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Laingsburg Walters, Esther 101, school census taker, Election Board employee, post office employee, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Nelson-House Funeral Home, McDougall Chapel, Laingsburg. Mulliken Hunter, Sheila 65, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Olivet Howard, Ray 73, retired Eaton Manor administrator, died Sunday.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Lamb, Rex 95, died Friday. Services 1 1:30 a.m. today at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Portland Gensterblum, Marjorie 74, died Saturday.
Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Portland. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Neller Chapel, Portland. Elsewhere Barrett, Max 72, of McMillan, formerly of St.
Johns, retired Sealed Power tool grinder, died Saturday. Services 1 1 a.m. Wednesday at Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. Dietz, Bessie J.
(Roebuck), 79, of Mesa, formerly of Lansing, died Sunday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Births Lansing Fernandez: To Moses and Alicia Fernandez, a daughter, Jenesse Ro-selyn Fernandez, at Sparrow Hospital, Feb. 25. Courts Ingham County Judge Carolyn Stell Eddie Lee-Samuel Mallett, 26, 3000 block of Cooley, Lansing, fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, 13-24 months in prison, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund; possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, 23-240 months in prison with credit for 1 1 9 days, second count of possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, 23-240 months in prison, sentences to run consecutively.
State Lottery Saturday Michigan Lotto: 03,10,19,21,31,35 Six-number winners: none This Wednesday's jackpot: $5.1 million Midday Daily-3: 550 Evening Daily-3: 1 95 Midday Daily-4: 8541 Evening Daily-4: 2570 Last Friday Big Game: 06, 26,31,44,48 Gold Number: 01 Winners: none Tuesday's jackpot: $23 million Compiled by staff miters Hugh Leach and Sally Trout. For lottery results 24 hours a day, call 485-5463 and press 9031. 104. Memoriams and Cards of Thanks Classified section. ROBINSON, RICHARD G.
"ROBBIE" Haslett A resident of Lansing and Haslett most of his life, Robbie was born October 28, 1919, in Portland; went to be with the Lord February 27, 1999, at the age of 79. He was a Graduate of Lansing Eastern High chool and had been in the printing occupation for 47 years, retiring in 1983, and then was employed with Gorsline-Runciman Co. from 1984-1997. Robbie was an active member of Olivet Baptist Church and was past President and a life member of the Lansing Club of Printing House Craftsmen. He was preceded in death by his son, James Harold (1988).
Robbie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his wife, Viva; 2 daughters, Judi (Tom) Trumble of Lansing and Joni (Okey) Manning of Williamston; daugnter-in-law, Leanor Robinson; 4 grandchildren, Tami (Chris) Muethel, Debi Trumble, Christopher Trumble, and Scott Robinson; 1 great grandchild, Alexa Muethel; 1 brother, Robert Robinson of Berea, OH; 2 sisters, Ruth Mcintosh of Hawaii and Jean Smith of Plymouth; and 7 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Lansing, with the Rev.
Edgar L. Owens, Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cha- Eel. Friends may call at the Chapel eginning Tuesday, 2 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Olivet Baptist Church, 5455 Willoughby Lansing, 48911, in memory of Robbie.
Funerals FIELD, FRANKLIN D. Lansing Age 80, died Friday, February 26, 1999. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel.
YODER, ELSIE V. East Lansing Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing.
Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Friends may call at the Chapel beginning Monday, 2 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. FRICK, EDNA M. Lansing Formerly of Dade City, FL Age 92, passed away Friday, February 26, 1999. Services are at 12 noon Monday, March 1, at Tiffany Funeral Home with interment at East Lawn Cemetery in Urbana, IL, on Wednesday, March 3, at 1 1 a.m.
Runciman Co. I WOfk City of Lansing Ottawa Street: Grand Avenue to Capitol Avenue, building construction, closed until January, parking and one lane of traffic on Capitol Avenue near construction area also closed. State of Michigan Southwest Michigan 1-94 Business Loop: Over Conrail Railroad in Battle Creek, one lane each direction. U.S. 12: At 1-94 in Berrien County, one-lane traffic with occasional 15-minute traffic stoppages.
Metropolitan Detroit 1-75: At Grand River in Wayne County, exit ramp from southbound 1-75 closed, For paid obituary notices, call 377 appear in classification 067 in the CALKINS, LAWRENCE LEE "LARRY" Holt Today, Sunday, February 28, 1999, I lost my best friend and husband to the Gates of Heaven after being diagnosed with brain cancer in August, 1992. Larry was born in Clare, MI, on February 10, 1942. He was predeceased by His dad, John, and brother, Mike. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; son, Jeff of Grand Ledge; daughter, Leann (Mike) Cordes of DeWitt; stepson, Du Wayne Hannah of Okemos; mom, Jane of Sarasota, FL; brother, Dennis (Carol) Calkins of Lansing; sister, Barbara (Ray) Micka of Ypsi-lanti; 8 precious grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Calkins of East Liverpool, OH; many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and lifelong friends; and his dog, Priscilla. Larry was a graduate of Clare High School, Class of 1960, and attended Broward Tech-Institute of Florida.
He was employed by IBEW Local 665 and belonged to Moose Lodge 2235 of Harrison. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel with the Rev. John Burow officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the Chapel today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Volunteers at Mother Theresa House and the great employees from Ingham Medical who have helped us in many ways. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mother Theresa House, CA.T.S., or to the family. FUNK, MARTHA J. Lansing Born December 17, 1928, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Walter and Faye (Brown) Gruenberg, died Friday, February 26, 1999, in Lansing at age 70.
Mrs. Funk graduated from Jackson High School and later, graduated from Henry Ford School of Nursing, class of 1950. She married Donald Funk on October 14, 1951. A Registered Nurse, she retired from the Oldsmobile Medical Department in 1987. She was a past President of the Lansing Occupational Health Nurses Association and most recently, she volunteered her time at the Hazel Find-ley Country Manor and the Lansing Area Safety Council.
She was an avid M.S.U. Hockey fan. She is survived by her husband, Donald; 3 children, Malinda Funk, Lisa (Ronald) Sykes and Jeff Funk; 2 grandsons, Jackson and Jacob Sykes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 2, 11:30 a.m. at the Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel, 520 E.
Mt. Hope, with Fr. Raymond Rade-macher officating. Interment will follow at Delta Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 7-9 p.m.
at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lansing Area Safety Council. Gorsline Bruce B. Dunn Thomas '-v J. 1 FUNERAL Lansing Williamston SCHERRER, KENNETH R.
Buchanan, Ml Formerly of Lansing Age 59, passed away on February 26, 1999, in Michigan City, IN. He was born on January 7, 1940, in Lansing, and had lived in the Lansing area for most of his early life before joining the U.S. Army in 1955. Mr. Scherrer served in the U.S.
Army for 28 years, including during the Vietnam War, receiving many honors before retiring in 1983 with an honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant. He had also been employed at the Indiana State Prison as an L.P.N., and was a member of the Buchanan V.F.W. Surviving are his proud daughter, Petra (Jack) Hendryx, and granddaughter, Heidi of Lansing; loving stepmother, Jeanne Scherrer of Charlotte; 2 sisters, Julie (Raymond) Martens of Bellevue and Paula (Bill) St. Andrew of Charlotte; former wife, Rita Scherrer of Tacoma, WA; and several nieces and nepehws. He was Preceded in death by his parents, aul and Eva (Waters) Scherrer, and his mother-in-law, Christine Schutz.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the V.F.W. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America Fund; the American Heart Association; or the American Liver Foundation, in memory of Kenneth R.
Scherrer. WALTERS, ESTHER M. Laingsburg Age 101, died Saturday, February 27, 1999. Mrs. Walters was born in St.
Charles on January 30, 1898, to Walter and Sarah (Throop) Case. A long time resident of Laingsburg, she graduated from Laingsburg High School and County Normal in Corunna. She was a School Census Taker, worked on the Election Board and at the Laingsburg Post Office, and taught one year at Wert School. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Laingsburg, Rebekah's and Gleaners, the Women's Fellowship, and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. On June 5, 1918, in Laingsburg, she married George H.
Walters who predeceased her in 1974. She is survived by 3 children, Bon-netta (Marven) Poindexter of Carson City, Florence Titus of Tustin and Harold (Mary Jane) Walters of Laingsburg; 5 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 21 great great frandchildren; and many nephews, he was predeceased by 1 granddaughter, Patricia, and 1 sister, Ruth. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 1 p.m. at Nelson-House Funeral Home, McDougall Chapel, Laingsburg, with Pastor Ron Bence officiating. Burial in Laingsburg Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Laingsburg. -i -A (1986) and his father, Harold R.
Mills (1948). He was a graduate of the Lansing Eastern High School Class of 1954 and served 8 years in the National Guard. Norman ex- ressed his love of the land in a life-ong career in fanning. He was a charter member of the National Farmers Organization and was also an entrepreneur, establishing several businesses with partners, Norwood Mills and Erdman Lipstraw. Norman is survived by his brother, Norwood of Dansville; several cousins; and some very supportive close friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 12 noon at the Gors line-Rundman Co. Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle Williamston. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel beginning Monday, 7 p.m., where the family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
MITCHELL, MYRTLE L. Lansing Formerly of Charlotte Born December 11, 1912, in Dimondale, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 1999. She is reunited with her loving husband, Keith, in Heaven. For many years, the Mitchells operated a dairy farm in Charlotte. Mrs.
Mitchell taught school for 38 years in Potterville and Waverly, was Principal at Potterville Elementary, and was named "Teacher of the Year" at Waverly. Myrtle loved to read her Bible and greeted everyone with "This is the day the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad." She will be sadly missed by her sister, Zella Holcomb of Lansing, many nieces and other relatives, and friends. Funeral; services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Rev.
Dr. Charles Moore officiating. Interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. The family will receive visitors Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services.
Those desiring may make a donation in Myrtle Mitchell's memory to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, P.O. Box 779, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0779. MILLER, HAITI A. (DEAN) East Lansing Born June 22, 1909, in Ingham County; died February 27, 1999, at the age of 89. Surviving are 3 daughters, Ida Parish of Ovid, Patricia Brock of Lansing, and Betty (Roger) Theodorski of Wacousta; 2 sons, Paul (Natalie) Dean, Jr.
of Harrison and Ronala (Joan) Dean of Lansing; many grandchildren, great grandchldren, and great great grandchildren; special nieces and nephew, Sandra Conklin, Janet Lewis, and James Olmstead. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 12 noon at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Lansing, with the Rev. Orville Mangus, Pastor of Assembly of God Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery with her grandsons serving as casket bearers and her grandson, Brian Theodorski, serving as honorary casket bearer. Friends may call at the Chapel beginning Monday, 7 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. iFTTTrrjr iiTiriw-ir DIRECTORS A COUNSELORS East Lansing Mason DeWitt Portland 482-1533 Linda S.
Hutchcroft Edward O. Walter E. Hoffmeyer Bruce VV. Gorsline.
