All Obituaries

Bruce Lee Miller of Tekonsha, age 81, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1939 in Albion, MI, the son of Howard and Mildred (Foley) Miller. He was a graduate of Albion High School. He was a farmer, farming over 2,500 acres with his brother Philip for forty-three years. He was united in marriage with Christine Eleanor (Estelle) Miller on January 9, 1960. They shared many happy memories together and recently celebrated their 60th wedding...

Marvin H. Jones, age 91, of Marshall, died at Glen Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek on Friday, February 14, 2020. Marvin was born on October 8, 1928 in Marshall to Vern and Aleatha (Woods) Jones.  He grew up on the family farm in Eckford Township where he has lived his entire life.  Marvin was a 1946 graduate of Marshall High School.  He was employed at Eaton Corporation in Marshall for 32 years from 1951 until his retirement in 1983.  He farmed all of his life in...

Gordon Lee “Farmer” Riggs, Sr., age 75, of Bellevue passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Bellevue, MI surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1944 in Worthington, West Virginia the son of Homer Williams Riggs and Nettie (Coss) Riggs. Gordon was a Bellevue High School graduate. He was Factory Worker and he worked at Owens – Illinois for over thirty years and then for Olivet Storage for many years. He enjoyed doing seasonal work for family and friends...

Jones, Deanna Michelle Marshall, MI She met her Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was 45 years old. Deanna was born in Detroit on June 29, 1974 to Emery and Deborah Korpas (Davis). She graduated from Lee M. Thurston High School in Redford, Michigan. Deanna’s early professional career was in the area of medical billing for over twenty years. She was a junior member of He Cleans Too LLC from 2012 – 2018. Some of Deanna’s favorite hobbies were crocheting, making...

Michael E. Kinter, 77, of Marshall, passed away peacefully with family members after a short illness. Mike was born on January 16, 1943, in Sturgis. He was the son of Charles E. and Beverly June (Smith) Kinter. He grew up in Bronson where he attended school starting with the elementary grades. He graduated as Valedictorian from Bronson High School in 1961. He attended Michigan State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and Communication in 1965. While at...

Ahlberg, Daniel L. Battle Creek, MI Passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family, at the age 63. Daniel was born in Battle Creek on July 14, 1956, the son of Donald and Carolyn (Swensen) Ahlberg. He graduated from Battle Creek Academy. He attended Kellogg Community College, where he received his Associates Degree in Applied Science. He then attended Western Michigan University where he received his Bachelors of Science. He worked at the Federal Center...

Leslie “Les” J. Hazen, 67, of Marshall died on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home following a long illness. Les was born on November 13, 1952 in Kalamazoo to Athol and Helen Hazen.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1970.  Les joined the United States Air Force in 1970, and he was honorably discharged in 1974. Les was a Grain Inspector for Michigan Grain Inspection for over 22 years.  He retired in 2018 due to illness.  Les was a former member of...

Donald Phillips, 89, of Ceresco died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family following a short illness. Don was born on August 4, 1930 in Assyria Township, Michigan to Charles and Wilma (Crapo) Phillips.  He attended country school in Nashville, Assyria, and Bellevue.  As a young man, Don spent many years on his grandparent’s farm on High Hill Lake in Barry County.  On May 13, 1951 he married Shirley A. Mau in Battle Creek.  Don and Shirley...

Thomas Charles “Squidd” Metzger, 71, of Marshall, passed away in the loving care of his wife and family at his home on his beloved Lyon Lake on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Tom was born on March 25, 1948 in Marshall to Alden S. “Sid” and Eleanor Mary (Flynn) Metzger.  He grew up in Marshall and was a 1966 graduate of Marshall High School.  He attended Kellogg Community College.  In high school he was an accomplished track star for the Redskins.  He...

Joanne E. TenBrink, 83 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at her home. Joanne was born on April 25, 1936, in Coopersville, Michigan to George and Jennie (Van Houten) Terpstra.  She graduated from Coopersville High School in 1955.  She married David TenBrink in 1955, and he preceded her in death. Joanne was a master seamstress many years in the Battle Creek area.  She upholstered cars, hemmed and made clothes for her family and the...