Grief Support Resources

Myron F. Avery, 74, of Marshall died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Maplewood of Marshall following a long illness. Myron was born on March 4, 1946 in Marshall to Myron and Bernice (Katz) Avery.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1964, and he earned a Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. Myron farmed with his dad out of college in Marshall Township.  In 1978, he started Avery Leasing Trucking Company in Marshall.  He retired from trucking in 2010....

Dorothy M. Delaney, age 93, of Marshall died early Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020 at Best Care Plus Living West, Marshall.  Arrangements are pending. https:// www.kempffuneralhome.com.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is pending at this time.

Patricia “Pat” Lee (Stockford) Mayo, age 69, of Battle Creek lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1950 in Battle Creek the daughter of Larry Stockford and Verna (Pett) Stockford. Pat was the youngest of the family with two older brothers, grew up in Urbandale and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1968. She married her best friend and love of her life,...

DAVID DANIEL VERAMAY David Veramay passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020. He was born July 26, 1932 in Albion, Mich. to Rev. Ostophia and Antonia (Jedrosek) Veramay. He graduated from Albion High School in 1952 where he was a standout athlete in several sports, most notably as a pitcher for the Wildcats. “Pops” pitched a memorable no-hitter game back in 1950. Many of happiest memories involved his childhood friends with whom he shared lifelong friendships. Until recently, these...

Linda L. Ackley-Coger, 78, of Nashville, formerly of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 13, 1941 in Litchfield, Michigan the daughter of John M. Titus and Della R. (Kintigh) Titus-Rounds. Linda was a 1960 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She worked as an assembly line worker at Carefree Manufacturing in Charlotte for several years and prior to Carefree, she was a seamstress for Baby Bliss in...

Margaret F.  "Peg" Weiss, age 93, of Homer died Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2020 at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Marshall. Peg was born on April 17, 1927 in Detroit to William Stanley and Opal Ilo (Rohn) Fleming.  She had lived the majority of her life in the Homer and Litchfield areas and was a graduate of Litchfield High School.  She continued her education completing two years of college.  Peg had been employed by the Homer Public Schools working in the...

Christine Ann Peterson, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Leonard D. and Delores J. (Lawrence) Boyer. Christine was a graduate of Harper Creek High School. Christine worked as a Medical Billing Specialist with Battle Creek Orthopedics for 20 years. Prior, she worked at Kelley Orthopedics in Battle Creek for many years. Christine married James A. Peterson...

  **Sad to announce that due to current restrictions the funeral has been limited capacity to invitation only and will be streamed.  For the visitation there will be marked entrances and exits, and people are asked to follow social distancing and follow the marked directions* Rosemary Davis, 78, of Marshall, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020, surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born on June 1, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to William and Madeline (Campagna) Hayes II. When Rosemary was 14...

Dorothy B. Rose, 88, of Battle Creek passed peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Senior Care Partners PACE (Covid Unit) in Portage. Dorothy was born on September 7, 1931, in Elkhart Indiana, to George P. and Lillian Mae (Eichelberger) Murphy. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.  She met her husband-to-be, French E. Rose, while he was stationed at the Percy Jones Army Hospital.  It was love at first sight and they entered into holy matrimony on July 24, 1948,...