All Obituaries

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Charles William Funk, 83, of Marshall passed away on February 26, 2020, with family by his side at Grand Vista Assisted Living of Marshall.   Charles was born on March 11, 1936, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Delmer and Bertha Funk.  He received his BA in Engineering from Purdue University and was a proud Purdue alum.  On September 3, 1960, he married Judith Sprouls in Allen County, Indiana.  She survives to cherish his memory.  They shared 59 great years together...

Jacob C. “Bud” Maisner, 84, of Marshall died on Monday, February 24. 2020 at Maplewood of Marshall. Bud was born on June 21, 1935 in Marshall to Harold and Leone (Katz) Maisner. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1954.  He married Phyllis Y. Robinson on April 27, 1957 in Marshall.  She preceded him in death on August 30, 2003.  On August 27, 2006 he married Inez L. Tobalske in Marshall.  She preceded him in death on July 23, 2007. Bud farmed in the...

Jamie Lee Maurer, age 45, of Homer, MI passed away February 23, 2020.  He was born on January 15, 1975 in Albion, MI, the son of Barry Maurer and Wendy (Talbot) Maurer. He graduated from Homer High School in 1993. He married his wife Tonya (England) Maurer on June 8, 2019. He was employed with DJS Systems as a Field Service Engineer where he traveled and made connections all over the world. Jamie enjoyed bringing people together in fellowship and had a passion for grilling meals for...

George A. Dornton, 82 of Newton Township died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Munson Hospital in Manistee following a long illness. George was born on November 19, 1937 in Battle Creek to William and Melissa (Wardell) Dornton. He graduated from Athens High School in 1955.  On June 28, 1958, he married Patricia A. Peterson in Battle Creek. George worked for General Electric 28 years.  He retired in 2000. Prior to that he worked for Julius Star Appliance Store in Battle Creek....

Ralph H. Niehaus This son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend provided us with his love, his guidance, his smile, his faithfulness and kindness for 90 years! Ralph was born in 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, to Paul and Matilda Niehaus, the second of their seven children. Growing up on the family farm and driving a tractor by age nine, agriculture was always an integral part of Ralph’s life. In high school he was an outstanding Vanderburgh County 4-H member, a...

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Beverly A. Searle, 81, of Marshall died on Monday, February 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family following a long illness. Bev was born on December 2, 1938 in Albion to Clare and Ione (Rundle) Fox.  She graduated from Marshall High School in 1956.  On April 16, 1977 she married Robert J.”Bob” Searle in Marshall. Bev was a home maker and stayed at home to raise her family and help with the horses.  She did work a few jobs in the Marshall Area. Bev...

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...