Obituary:
Leo Paul "Waco" Wagner, age 82, of St. Louis, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Heather Hills in Grand Rapids.
Paul was born April 16, 1941, in Alma, the son of Leo Paul and Ruth (Veeder) Wagner. Paul's father passed away before he was born and his mother re-married Merle Keene, who helped raise him. He graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1959. In 1961, he married Judy Nowland and together, they welcomed Michele and Mike into the world. In 1978 he married JoAnn Ellsworth Rodriguez who he had known since childhood. The family grew when JoAnn's children Christina, Paul and Matthew joined the blended family.
He had a strength of character and ethics not commonly found in the world. He had a strong and loyal dedication to his family, friends, and faith.
Paul was a member of Nativity of the Lord Parish, Knights of Columbus, and Elks. He was an avid MSU fan and enjoyed cheering them on at Dagwoods Bar and Tavern in Lansing. Paul enjoyed bike rides after church to get ice cream with his family along the banks of the Red Cedar, bowling, golfing with his family and friends, impeccable dancing and loved going and cheering on his grandchildren at their events.
Paul was an extremely hard worker. He had various careers during his life including, working for the Railroad, owning a Gulf full-service gas station in Lansing, Lobdell Emery and in his retirement owning rental properties, being the maintenance manager for LaBelle Properties and was the caretaker for NOTL Parish.
Paul and JoAnn enjoyed their year-round second home near Lake Margrethe in Grayling, where they opened their home to family and friends for the next 40 years. During these years, between boating, golfing and card games, there were endless laughs, memories made and loved shared.
He is survived by his daughter Michele (John) Gutkowski, son Michael (Jenny) Wagner, stepdaughter Christina (Tim) Scarpino, stepsons Paul (Glenda) Rodriguez, Matthew (Tim Bowlin) Rodriguez, nine grandchildren, Joe (Holly) Gutkowski, Richard Gutkowski, Natalie Wagner, Sarah (Douglas) Bell, Andrew (Taylor) Gutkowski, Blaire (Joey) Gambo, Nick Scarpino, Samuel Scarpino, Vince Rodriguez, three great children Letty, Odin, Max and many nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn, parents, and stepfather.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul will be held alongside his wife JoAnn's Mass on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 12 pm at Nativity of Lord Parish, St. Louis. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 am until the time of the Mass. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NOTL Building Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. To view Paul's obituary or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com.

 

Burial headstone, Springfield Memorial Gardens, Springfield, TN

Obituary:
HARTER, JR., Bill Age 60 of Springfield, TN, died September 10, 2004. Survived by daughters, Traci (Mike) Gorman of Lansing, MI, Robin (Joel) Welch of Elk City, OK, Brenda (Steve) Vanderhoss of Andover, KS; sisters, Betty (Buddy) Frazier of Springfield, Kathy Head of SC; six grandchildren. His remains rest at the Robertson County Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, at 3 p.m.. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the ROBERTSON COUNTY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 384-0036.

  

 

  

 

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Burial headstone, Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk, IA

Obituary:
Randy Atkinson, 74, passed away on July 24, 2021.
He was born in Des Moines on September 8, 1946, to Alvin and Pauline Atkinson.
Randy grew up in Polk City and resided in Ankeny for some time prior to making Bondurant his home.
He enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving until his honorable discharge.
Randy retired from Bridgestone after 37 years of service. Following retirement, he worked at Prairie Meadows and later alongside Tracy Thoroughbred Racing.
Randy was an avid NASCAR fan.
Randy is survived by his wife, Delores (Terrill-Shimer); son, Brian (Nicki) Atkinson of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Tammi (Al) Atkinson Gorman of Colorado; four granddaughters: Nora, Vanna, Amelia, and Avi; step-daughters, Bonnie Delp of Altoona, Jodi (Scott) Walzer of Des Moines, and Lisa (David) Barkley of Perry; two step-grandsons: Mason and Brice; and four step-granddaughters, Allison, Jenna, Shelby, and Sydney; as well as other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
A graveside service will be held at 10AM on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines.

 

Burial monument, Congregation Beth Tefilo Cemetery, Farmington, MI

Obituary:
MOLNER MONROE "BOB" Died peacefully on March 21 at age 95. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Levin Molner of 66 years. Dear father of Dr. Irene (Dr. Arthur) Schatz and William E. Molner. Treasured grandfather of Jennifer Molner Schatz, Adam Molner, David Molner, Laura Schatz Lapin (Jeff), and Erin Schatz Goldstein (Marlon), and four great-grandchildren. Devoted brother-in-law of Ruth (Dr. Milton) Madoff. Dearest brother of the late Rita Hoffman. Also remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES TODAY 12:30 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT BETH TEFILO EMANUEL CEMETERY, FERNDALE
- Detroit News

Burial monument, Congregation Beth Tefilo Cemetery, Farmington, MI

Obituary:
MOLNER MILDRED LEVIN Beloved wife of 66 years of Monroe "Bob" Molner. Dear mother of Dr. Irene Schatz (Dr. Arthur) Schatz and William E. Molner. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Molner Schatz, Adam Molner, David Molner, Laura Schatz Lapin (Jeff) and Erin Schatz Goldstein (Marlon). Devoted sister of Ruth Levin (Dr. Milton) Madoff. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES THURSDAY, 12:00 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT BETH TEFILO EMANUEL CEMETERY.
-Detroit News

Burial headstone, Gerrish Township Cemetery, Roscommon, MI

Burial headstone, Gerrish Township Cemetery, Roscommon, MI

Obituary:
DUFFY, JANET C. Roscommon Formerly of Lansing
Age 54, died October 8, 1990 in Grayling. She is survived by her husband, Dick; 2 sons, Gerald (Janet) of Lansing and Terry Lee of Roscommon; 1 grandson, Sean; 1 granddaughter, Megan; 2 sisters, Mary Jo Dorn and Patricia Wickins, both of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at the St. Hubert Catholic Church, Higgins Lake, with burial in the Gerrish Twp. Cemetery. Arrangements by the Steuernol-Ax-ford-McLaren Funeral Home, Roscommon.

Residence: 1996-2007

 
Richard Jarrad with his wife Joy.

Burial headstone, Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham, MI

Obituary:
Richard E. Jarrad Lansing Age 77 passed away February 2, 2013 reuniting him with his beloved wife Joy. He was born April 13, 1935 in Lansing to Earl and Clara Jarrad. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran, and retired from the Board of Water and Light. He is survived by a daughter Michele Jarrad, and a son Scott (Sue) Jarrad; and three grandchildren: Latasha, Nicole, and T.J. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joy Jarrad, son Todd (Julie) Jarrad and sister Jackie (Gene) Ducharm. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his granddaughter Latasha Jarrad. The funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to Ele's Place.
-Lansing State Journal on Feb. 4, 2013

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Wedding Announcement, Lansing State Journal, 20 Mar 1958
Burial headstone, Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham, MI

Obituary:
JARRAD, JOY D. (FERNBURG)
Age 53, died March 15, 1992. Born September 2, 1938 in Lansing, Mrs. Jarrad was employed by the State of Michigan for 19 years as a Health Care Analyst. Predeceased by her father, Leroy Fernburg, Mrs. Jarrad is survived by her husband. Richard E.: 1 daughter, Michele Jarrad; 2 sons, Scott (Susan) Jarrad and Todd (Julie) Jarrad; 1 grandchild, Latasha Jarrad; mother Opal Fernburg; grandmother, 011ie Bullen; 1 sister. Mrs. Janice (Rick) Ellison, all of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 1992, 11:30 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co., Lansing Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas G. Bayes, Jr., Pastor of Judson Me-morial Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel beginning Tuesday, 2 p.m. where the family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.