All Obituaries

John H. Bain Jr.,76, of Marshall died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Oaklawn Hospital following a short illness. John was born on October 16, 1944 in Battle Creek to John and Joanne (Willbur) Bain Sr. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1963. John served in the United States Air Force for six years and was honorably discharged in 1969. On September 18, 1965 he married Sharon L. Washburn in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death in 1992. John retired as a line man for...

Sherry l. Jarvis, 78 of Marshall died on Monday November 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 1, 1942 in Marshall to Robert and Laura (Walkinhood) Summerfield and attended Marshall Public Schools. Sherry started to work for Eaton Corporation, and later for Dowding Tool. After her retirement, Sherry continued to work at the Arbor Inn in housekeeping for several years. She enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower gardens, and caring for her...

We can only imagine the great celebration and reunion with the angels that greeted Virginia A (Gressley) Kelly as she entered her heavenly home on November 30, 2020. A hilariously, witty, funny wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great- great grandmother, Ginny left this world after a year long fierce battle with cancer. Her sisters love to tell the story about Ginny's birth. As it is told, the oldest children were sent to the neighbor's home one day, only to come home...

Tina Lynn Kenyon, 47, of Tekonsha passed away on November 30, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a courageous battle with cancer. Tina was born on November 04, 1973 in Jackson, MI to parents Lloyd A. Kenyon and Carrol Ann (Gifford) Kenyon. Tina was a graduate of Springport High School. She worked as an Assembly Worker in area plants until ill health forced her retirement. She loved to be outside with her grandparents at their farm outside of Albion. She earned the title...

Leland Duane Putnam, 69, of Albion, passed away on November 30, 2020 at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, . Leland was born, along with his twin sister Linda, on September 29, 1951 in Coldwater, MI to Max and Grace Arlene (Marti) Putnam. He grew up on the family farm on T Drive South between Homer and Tekonsha where he learned to farm with his father. Leland attended Homer Public Schools and was a member of the Homer High School graduating class of 1969. After graduation...

Beverly "Bev" Ellen Halder, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away into the arms of her Lord Savior on November 30, 2020 at Bronson Medical Center in Battle Creek. Bev was born on October 16, 1931 in Allegan, Michigan to Benton C. and Iola May (Foster) Clark. Bev married Joseph F. Halder on December 23, 1949 in Angola, Indiana, sadly he passed away on November 11, 2009. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and an associate member of Christ Lutheran...

Sandra "Sandy" L. Muma, age 60, of Kalamazoo died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home in the loving care of her family. Sandy was born on October 15, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio to Edgar J. and Catherine E. (Barry) Muma (deceased). She was a graduate of St. Philip Catholic High School, class of 1978. She married Rand J. Owens the father to children, Jenny Owens and Katie Owens, which ended in divorce. She later married John Keeler. Sandy was an avid lover of animals and...

Lydia N. Hirscht, 94, of Tampa formerly of Albion, passed away on November 29, 2020 at her home in Tampa, FL. Arrangements are pending .

Susan Punzel Conner Susan Jaye (Punzel) Conner of Albion, Michigan passed away on November 28, 2020. She was 73 years old. Susan was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the second daughter of Mabel (Zellhoefer) and Ferdinand Frederick Punzel. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Ronald J. Conner, a sister, Betsy Ann Hunter, and a niece Nicole Parris and nephew Jeffrey Griffis residing in Georgia and North Carolina. She was reared in Madison,...

Leslea J. Boyd, 59, of Bellevue died on Friday November 27, 2020 following a short illness. Leslea was born on May 20, 1961 in Marshall to William and Coral (Winchell) Wakefield. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1979. Leslea was a home maker staying home to raise her family. She was active in Native American Pow Wows, and started the Dancing Cranes Pow Wow in Bellevue. Leslea was an avid fan of the University of Michigan Sports, Nascar, and Green Bay Packers...