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Tony Allen Smith, of Mason, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his greatest joy in life, family. Tony’s loving spirit is carried on by his wife, Charline; sons, A.J. and Charlie; daughters, Paula, Crystal, and Hailey; 17 grandchildren and great-grandchildren together with countless others impacted by his strength, humility, and compassion. When asked how he wanted to be remembered, Tony replied by shaking his head side to side, and with a soft smile, said, “I hope people might learn something from my life. Both the good and the bad.” The advice he shared often came from stories of personal failure he experienced along the way. He believed in living a principled life and that success and failure existed on the same path. He had a gift for teaching life lessons, giving guidance, and offering support in the most kind and compassionate way. 

Please join us in celebrating the life of Tony Smith on Friday, May 6, 5:00pm at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd in Lansing. The family will begin receiving guests at 4:00pm. Coffee and Dad jokes will be served. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity Church. Online gifts may be made at https://www.wearetrinity.com/give/.

Former Engadine and Lansing resident, Arlene Leila Floria, 96, of Traverse City, died Friday afternoon April 8, 2022. She was in the care of her loving family and Care Team Hospice. Arlene was born January 19, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio. On March 25, 1944, Arlene married Charles “Cal” Floria in Orangeville, Michigan. She was a devoted homemaker raising her family. Arlene was a member of the Engadine United Methodist Church and previous member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Lansing.

She is survived by her sons Larry (Collette) Floria of Chicago, Illinois, Rick (Barb) Floria of Suttons Bay, Michigan, Kevin Floria of Grand Ledge, Michigan and Tim Floria (Sue Bingham) of Traverse City, Michigan; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, on May 7 at 11:00am. Graveside services will be held Saturday June 4, 2022 at 11:00am at the Naubinway Cemetery with Dean Brodberg presiding. Memorials may be directed to the Autism Society of Michigan, P.O. Box 45, Bannister, Michigan 48807 or at www.autism-mi.org in her loving memory. Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.

Caleb Sandoval was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022 at the young age of 44. He is survived by his loving wife, Leanne Sandoval; sweet daughter, Charlotte, and twin boys who are due in June 2022. Nothing was more important to Caleb than his family, friends, and faith. He was a member of Trinity Church and active in the children’s ministry. Caleb faithfully followed Christ and showed his love for the Lord by loving and serving others. A Celebration of Life Service was held on March 21, 2022 at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sandoval family via GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/dd9cc7ca. The family also invites gifts in Caleb’s memory to the Caleb Sandoval Spirit of Ability Endowment at Michigan State University. Checks may be made payable to “Michigan State University” with AB1170 written on the memo line of the check. Checks should be sent to University Advancement, 535 Chestnut Road, Room 300, East Lansing, MI 48824. Online gifts may be made at https://givingto.msu.edu/gift/?sid=13988.

Linda Sue Tift Linda passed away on December 26, 2021. Born on March 19, 1957, daughter of Connie and William McGrath. She was a beautiful, loving wife to Jay Tift for over 42 years. Linda’s greatest love was for her sons, Brad and Jason and her grandsons Dylan and John. She stayed very close to her grandsons. Her happiest times were with her sons and grandsons gathered around her. She will be missed by her sisters Pat (Love) McGrath, Sharon (Steve) Jones and Kylie Diaz; sister-in-law to Joan (Kevin) Mills; daughter-in-law to Josena Tift; a loving aunt to Casey, Patrick, Amara, Brandon, Katie, Jessica, Rebecca, Dominique, Rockie, Mariah, Shawn, Demetrius, Arianna, Diamond, Kirsten, Lacey and Briana. Her family will remember her beautiful smile, her patience and her great love for the rest of our days. A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd., Lansing, MI.