Wedding Announcement:
RONALD EDWARD JEAN JR. Miss Neal, Mr. Jean Wed in East Lansing in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Parents of the couple, now on a northern Michigan A buffet dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall was held following the Saturday morning marirage of Miss Mary Viola Neal and Ronald Jean. Donald M. Neal, 228 Beal St., East Lansing, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Jean Sr., 1215 N. Jenison St. The bride chose a gown of taffeta fashioned with a scoop neckline, elbow-length sleeves, embroidered bell skirt and a floor-length watteau drape. She carried white roses with foliage. Attendants in floor-length pink empire gowns with white lace at the bodice were Miss Margaret Mary O'Connor, Miss Antoinette LaFay and Miss Barbara Louise Jean, sister of the bridegroom, all of Lansing. They carried cascades of white mums and pink roses. Michael Nasi was best man and ushers were Larry Rogna and Rick Cullen. Groomsmen were Richard Porter and Morris Neal, brothers of the bride. Pamela Riley, cousin of the bride, and Michael Neal, brother of the bride, were flower girl and ringbearer.
- Lansing State Journal, August 22, 1965

Morris (right) with his son Brian and grandson Ethan.

Michael with his wife Kellie Allen-Neal.

 

Documents:
1930 US Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
1940 US Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
1950 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Burial Monument, Delta Hillside Cemetery, Lansing, MI

Obituary:
Jean Toomey peacefully passed away on April 7, 2013 at the age of 88. Jean was born in Lansing on March 31, 1925. She graduated from Eastern High School, and retired from M.S.U. African Study Center. Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lansing. She was an avid reader, loved play cards and various games, do embroidery work, and bake (and eat) desserts. She especially enjoyed her early retirement years traveling with her husband and meeting new people. She was blessed to have numerous caring friends. She was a loving and proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Annette Reed; husband, John Toomey, and grandson, Aaron Gorman.
Jean is survived by her four children, Mary (Vic) Nico, David (Karen) Gorman, Nancy (Jim) Ulrey, and Daniel (Deborah) Gorman; seven grandchildren, Jeff, Evan, and Lindsey Nico; Danielle (Matt) Greider, and Lukus, Reed, and Leea Gorman. Four great-grandchildren, Jaxon Thorpe-Nico and A.J., Phineas, and Owen Greider; four stepchildren, Amelia Toomey (David Vanderver), Richard (Margie) Toomey, John (Cindy) Toomey, and Bryan (Kim) Toomey; and five step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild; brother-in-law, Jack (Souad) Toomey; sister-in-law, Naomi (Russell) Hall.
The family will receive friends from 2-4, 6-8 P.M. Wednesday with a celebration of Jean's Life at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 11, in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing with Pastor Anne Weirich officiating. Interment will follow at Delta Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or the National Children's Cancer Society in memory of Jean.
- Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing, MI

  

Documents:
1950 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Wedding announcement, Lansing State Journal, 28 May 1972

Obituary:
HASLETT, MI - Mary Ann (Gorman) Nico, age 71, passed away on Sept 17, 2020 at home with family. She was born on July 10, 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Mary graduated from Haslett High School. After graduating from Hurley Nursing School, she worked as a nurse for Sparrow Hospital. On May 27, 1972, she married the love of her life, Vic Nico, who is surviving. In their 48 years together, they had 3 children and were blessed with 3 grandchildren. When she wasn't spending time with her grandkids, she enjoyed golfing, gardening, and being out in nature. Mary will be remembered as being selfless, kind, and hard-working. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jean (John) Toomey and Justin (Katie) Gorman. Along with her husband Vic, she is survived by her children: Jeff Nico, Evan Nico, and Lindsey (Matt) Thompson; grandchildren: Jaxon Nico, Brody Nico and Nolan Thompson; siblings: David Gor-man, Nancy (Jim) Ulrey, Dan (Renee) Gorman, and Justine (Greg) Zenz; mother-in-law, Fran Coryell; siblings-in-law: Jody (Bill) Wyman, Dana Nico, and David (Jane) Nico ; and was also loved by many nieces, nephews, and so many friends. There arc no services planned at this time. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at a later date. Loving memories and messages of condolence and support for the family can be shared in Mary's online guestbook. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary's name can be directed to Children and Family Charities of Lansing online at www.childandfamily.org. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 109 N. Church Street/P.O. Box 503, Leslie, MI 49251. 517-878-6600.

 
Daniel with his daughter Danielle.

  

 

Documents:
Wedding announcement, Lansing State Journal, 28 May 1972

 

Documents:
Burial Monument, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bath, Clinton, MI

Obituary:
Debra Lynne Gorman East Lansing Debra Lynne Gorman age 55 died December 15, 2013. She was born July 6, 1958 in Massillon, OH to James L. and Betty Rose (Orfanos) Williams. Debbie was kind and considerate. She also had a great sense of humor. During her free time, she enjoyed singing, going to the casino, and spending time on her boat. Debbie's family meant the world to her. She was a strong supporter of Gift of Life, Victim's Impact. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Preceding her in death was her son, Aaron (November 2003); father, James Williams and brother, Jamie Williams. Surviving are her husband, Dan; daughter, Danielle (Sgt. Matthew) Greider; 3 grandchildren, A.J., Phineas, and Owen; Mother, Betty Williams; 2 sisters, Sharon Stevens and Lisa Williams; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bath, MI. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM; and Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Debbie is at peace with her son Aaron in heaven. Those desiring may make contributions to the Kidney Foundation of MI (National), 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com.
- Lansing State Journal, Dec. 18, 2013

 

Documents:
Burial Monument, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bath, Clinton, MI

Obituary:
Gorman, Aaron Brice Haslett, MI
Age 19, died November 25, 2003 as a result of a car accident. Born July 1, 1984 in Lansing, MI. Aaron was a 2003 graduate of Haslett High School, had a wonderful sense of humor and was the class clown. He loved skateboarding, hunting, fishing and his family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather and best friend, James "Froggie" Williams. Surviving are his parents, Daniel and Debra Gorman of Haslett; sister, Danielle Gorman of Haslett; grandparents, Betty Williams of Haslett, Jean and John Toomey of Lansing and Justin and Katie Gorman of Inglewood, FL. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins; and a great many friends whom he has touched so deeply. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 29, at Noon at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bath. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of their choice in memory of Aaron.