The Obituary Section

Marian Hoppes

, Michigan

Marian Hoppes was a proud daughter of Appalachia with deep West Virginian roots and pride. Prior to having children Marian helped care for her siblings with love and veracity. When she moved to Michigan and started her family she brought her southern Appalachian traditions with her and became a strong matriarch of her family. She married Joe Hoppes in 1987 and never looked back. Together they built a life upon shared family values and a deep love for one another. They enjoyed being in bowling leagues together softball games at Powers Park and sitting on the porch together talking about life. Once Marian had children she became a fierce supporter and advocate in all her children were and all they did. The pride she felt for her children shown through every day from being the loudest parent in the stands to watching her children become parents of their own. She…

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Deborah Bowerman

, Michigan

August 7, 2026

Deborah A. Bowerman of Lansing passed away on August 8 2026 at the age 71. Arrangement are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com. Deborah A. Bowerman of Lansing passed away on August 8 2026 at the age 71. Arrangement are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tree in memory of Deborah A. Bowerman.

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Elvan Pohl

, Michigan

Elvan was born on August 171932to Anthony and Dora Pohl. After serving in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War Elvan married the love of his life Mary Ellen on November 11 1954. He founded Pohl Oil Company in Westphalia in 1956 and would employ many of his children grandchildren and community members. Elvan and Mary Ellen enjoyed Sunday dinners with family welcoming guests to their home and spending time at their cottage in Mackinaw City. After Mary Ellens passing in 2014 he would call each of his children every night to tell them he loved them. Elvan loved to socialize sing songs and tell stories often beginning with Stop me if I told you this one before and when he couldnt convince you to stay a while he would often send you on your way with a Night loveya Elvan Pohl 93 died peacefully on…

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Rick Risk

, Michigan

Rick started his law enforcement career attending the academy at 18 years old then he became a cadet at the Dewitt Police Department. He then joined the Grand Ledge Police Department. After several years he then joined the Police Department in Sunfield. He started with the Department of Corrections in 1983 and spent the next 17 years at the Michigan Training Unit Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility before retiring from the department in 2000. In the mid 1990s Rick was an undercover Narcotics Officer with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department Task Force. In 1998 he started R.E. Risk and Associates which is a Civil Legal Support Services Company located in Ionia County. Rick was an Ionia County Court Officer Ionia County Sheriffs Department Special Deputy along with being a Court Officer in several other counties in the state of Michigan. He also managed a large civil process division within his…

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Ella Tyler

, Michigan

Ella May Tinkham Tyler 83 of Lansing Michigan passed from this life to the next on August 14 2026. She was born January 13 1943 in Long Beach California to Harold and Gertrude Tinkham. She was a stay at home mom for her children Letisha and Forrest and ran a daycare out of her home for many years lovingly caring for the children entrusted to her. Her love for children began early as she helped to care for her nieces and nephews when she was still a teen. Children were drawn to the respect she had for them and for her innate understanding of the things they were interested in. Although strong and fiercely independent she had a heart for those who could not care for themselves people dogs orphaned birds and squirrels She had a beautiful servants heart that showed through in so many ways caring for seniors in…

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Jennifer Aseltine

, Michigan

May 2, 1986

Jennifer Lynn Aseltine 40 born May 3 1986 passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Jennifer was a beautiful soul who was always smiling and happy. She had a way of bringing light and warmth everywhere she went. Her kindness joyful spirit and loving heart touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile her caring nature and the happiness she brought into the lives of others. Jennifer is survived by her loving mother Penny Aseltine her sister Amanda Warner her father AJ OBrien and many beloved nieces and nephews who will forever carry her memory in their hearts. Jennifer was quite the traveler having gone to Disney World Niagara Falls Graceland and many more exciting adventures . She LOVED animals. Having her pet ducks was her passion. Jennifer also loved going to church and her church…

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