The Obituary Section

Ann Marie Hallenbeck

, Michigan

August 18, 2026

Age 91 of Holt passed away August 19 2026. She was born in Lansing on May 13 1935 to the late Joseph and Emily Barrett LaFleur. Ann was a fulltime homemaker which along with her upbringing taught her how to be wise with her money. Although she was a homemaker Ann also had a few parttime jobs working at Knapps Lansing Catholic Central and was a Tupperware saleswoman. Ann had goal to save every penny she made which she accomplished to a great outcome. Ann is survived by her children Cheryl Hallenbeck Joann Allen Macchia William J. Kim Hallenbeck Lisa Richard Hayhoe Ann Stavros and Peter A. Nikki Hallenbeck 10 grandchildren Kara Bob Vervoorn GarrettVervoorn Nicholas Krista Hallenbeck Samantha Joseph Goris Kaylee and Alexis Hallenbeck Daniel Allison Hayhoe Stephanie Jaime Westenbarger and Ashley Amanda and Tyler Katelyn Hallenbeck greatgrandchildren Olive and Riley Goris Emily Garrett Mia and Sofia Hayhoe and…

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Zarada Olive Lichte

, Michigan

Zarada Olive Lichte 93 of Lansing Michigan passed away peacefully at home on August 14 2026 shortly after her diagnosis of leukemia. Zarada was born March 24 1933 at St. Marys Hospital in Detroit Michigan to Daniel and Helen Gunter. She was their only child. Zarada graduated in 1951 from Eastern High School. She began her first job working at Kresge Five and Dime in downtown Lansing. From there she worked at Michigan Millers Insurance Company AAA Insurance Company WJIM Radio and finally 13 years at Diamond Reo Motor Plant where she worked until they closed their doors in 1975. Zarada married Delbert Harry Lichte on September 19 1953 in Lansing Michigan. They were married for 65 years before Delberts death in 2018. Zarada loved children but sadly she and Del were never able to have children of their own. As a result Zarada and Del opened their heart and…

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