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Laurence Lyle Alchin was born on 28 March 1929 in Webberville, Ingham, Michigan.² He died on 12 December 2019, at age 90.³ He was buried on 17 December 2019 in Alchin Farm Cemetery, Webberville, Ingham, Michigan.^3,1

US Army. Laurence Lyle Alchin was a Michigan State University Engineering Department.¹ Laurence Lyle Alchin, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Larry was born on March 28, 1929, to Tracy and Carlie Alchin in Webberville, MI. He married his loving wife Ann on November 8, 1952.

After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Larry and Ann built their home and raised their three children in Williamston, MI. Before moving to Haslett in the mid-80's, they spent many years camping with their family in upper Michigan, working in their beautiful garden and enjoying everything outdoors. An avid fisherman, hunter and golfer, Larry retired from the Engineering Department at Michigan State University in 1988 as an Estimator. He then continued to enjoy "catching his limit”; “striving to come in under par”; hunting for those ever-elusive morels; and watching the Spartans win, especially in basketball. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren both in MI and in NC. Larry was an excellent example of all that a husband, father, and grandfather should be. He never met a stranger--he was a friend to all and loved to sit and chat with a cup of coffee and any kind of dessert.

He will be greatly missed and his legacy not easily forgotten.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, and his son, Bryan Alchin.

Larry is survived by his wife Ann (Simons) of 67 years; his children; his grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. And, last but not least, his beloved kitty cat Fluffy.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at 11am at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home located at 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Visitation will be on Monday, December 16, from 6pm to 8pm and on Tuesday at 10am. Immediately following the service, those who wish to may go to the Alchin Cemetery in Webberville; or proceed directly to the Celebration of Life luncheon at Crossroads United Methodist Church located at 5491 Zimmer Road, Williamston. Light refreshments will be available until the family arrives around 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Larry’s life can be made either to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 5491 Zimmer Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 or to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence, 3411 Stoneleigh Dr. Lansing, MI 48910.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greastlansing.com for the Alchin family.

Ray Dean Mead was born on 8 January 1931 in Oakwood, Paulding, Ohio.^2,3 He died on 4 March 2009, at age 78.³ He was buried on 9 March 2009 in Pope Cemetery, Springport, Jackson, Michigan.⁴

Ray Dean Mead was an Operator Mead Bros. Farm, K & M Farms, Mead Acres.¹ Age 78...Of Springport. Dean was one of 11 children born in Oakwood Ohio, to Wayne and Gladys (Stouffer) Mead. The family moved to Springport in 1938. He was married to his wife for 58 years and they were parents to 4 children. Dean was a High School athlete who turned down college offers to pursue his passion for farming. In high school he was FFA Regional vice-president, and used that skill to successfully operate Mead Bros. Farm for 46 years until his retirement in 1995. Dean was part owner of Mead Bros. Exc., the former K & M Farms, and part owner of Mead Acres. His Jersey cattle won top rankings in the state for milk production and butterfat content. Dean was Justice of the Peace for Springport Township from 1962 to 1968, Township Trustee from 1968 to 1980 and Township Treasurer from 1980 to 1996. He also enjoyed family gatherings, hunting, fishing, bowling, and jigsaw puzzles.

Bryan Alchin died before 12 December 2019.¹

Helen R. (?) was born on 30 August 1919.¹ She died on 3 July 2000, at age 80.¹ She was buried in East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos, Ingham, Michigan.¹

2nd Lt US Army- WWII.¹

Janice Marie Simons was born on 4 February 1949 in Mason, Ingham, Michigan.^1,2 She died on 23 November 1989, at age 40, in Castroville, Medina, Texas.^1,2 She was buried in East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos, Ingham, Michigan.¹