Delores Elnora LaPorti Obituary
The passing of Delores Elnora LaPorti (Lansing, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 16, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Delores Elnora LaPorti to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ellis Slocum and Mildred Slocum; her husbands, Melvin St. Clair, Basil Smith and Vincent LaPorti; her son Steven A. Smith (Denise); and her siblings, Theodore Slocum (Dorothy) and Chequeta Dunn (John).
She is survived by: her children, Christina Klingbeil, Victor LaPorti and Mary Tickner (Mike). She is also survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 12:30 PM at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes (900 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the East Lawn Memory Gardens (2400 Bennett Rd, Okemos, MI 48864).
