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Elaine Augustine
May 12, 2024
Elaine Augustine, 90, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on January 10, 1934 to Glenn and Lillian (Himebaugh) Brown in Bellevue, Michigan.On October 10, 1954, Elaine married James Augustine in Bellevue, Michigan, sadly he passed away on March 13, 2018. For 21 years she worked for Bellevue Public...
Sharon Lynn Hollister
May 10, 2024
Sharon Lynn Hollister, 76, passed away on May 10, 2024, at her home in Albion, Michigan.
She was born on November 6, 1947, to Daniel and Amelia (Smith) Thomas at Harrisonburg, Virgina. Sharon was previously married to Oral Frank Hollister, who later preceded her in death on June 10, 2002.
On October 6, 1997, Sharon married Landon Clawson. He also...
Susan Taylor
May 9, 2024
Susan “Sue” Frances Taylor, 77, of Albion, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
She was born on November 27, 1946, to Neil and Elizabeth (nee Stanley) Adair in Hastings, Michigan.
Sue was a Registered Nurse and worked for Borgess Hospital, then later as a visiting nurse for Kalamazoo Valley, visiting Veterans at their homes....
Galen Paul Schultz
May 8, 2024
Galen Paul Schultz, 75, of Homer, Michigan passed away on May 8, 2024, at home surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on September 8, 1948, to Garfield and Esther (Knuth) Schultz in Albion, MI. Galen grew up in Homer, and was a 1966 graduate of Homer High School where he excelled in track, basketball, and baseball....
Daniel "Dan" Reed Madden
May 8, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Reed Madden, 77, passed away on May 8, 2024, at his home in Battle Creek, surrounded by his family. Dan was born on January 18, 1947, to James and Norma (Reed) Madden in Flint, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Dan enlisted in the United States Army. While bravely serving in the Vietnam War, he was awarded a Silver...
Joseph "Joe" John Tabiadon
May 8, 2024
Joseph John Tabiadon, 80, of Marshall, passed away on May 8, 2024 at the Centrica Care Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI. Joe was born on February 16, 1944 to Joseph and Leah Irene (Tobias) Tabiadon in Battle Creek. On November 3, 1963 Joe married Carole Jessup at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Joe worked as a machinist...
Rollin L. Mains
May 7, 2024
Rollin L Mains, 88, passed away peacefully in Battle Creek, Michigan May 7th, 2024, and is home with his Lord, Jesus Christ.Rollin was born on June 14th, 1935, to parents, Dewitt and Pansy (Winslow) Mains in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended Battle Central High School, served in the Korean War with the US Navy. He married the love of his life...
Clifford Elton O'Dell Jr.
May 6, 2024
Clifford Elton O’Dell Jr. was born March 9, 1954, in Albion, Michigan and spent his young life in Homer, Michigan. Clifford shared childhood stories about spending lots of time outside running through the woods, working on the family garden, and enjoying nature. In high school, Cliff was a star member of the Homer football team. After high school, he spent several...
Sally Joyce Garman
May 3, 2024
Sally Joyce Garman, age 77, passed away on May 3, 2024 in Marshall, Michigan.
She was born on November 5, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Brant Lee and Ruth Doty. Sally was a loving mother to her sons, Steve Garman (Natalie) and Benjamin Garman (Kristine). She was also a beloved sister to Brant (Karna) Doty, Tim (Louise) Doty, Bob Broene,...
Ronald "Ron" L. Brott
May 2, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Lynn Brott, 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1953 to Lewis and Gail (Irish) Brott in Marshall, Michigan. On April 29, 2006 Ron married Linda Pennock in Battle Creek, Michigan. Ron worked as a machine operator for Eaton Corporation in Marshall, Michigan for...
Linda Marie Miller
May 1, 2024
Linda "Fireball" Marie Miller, 77, of Homer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on April 28, 1947 to Kenneth and Donna (King) Sprague in Albion, Michigan. She was a graduate of Concord High School and attended Kellogg Community College.On September 20, 1980 Linda married Rene Miller in Homer,...
Margaret Ann Weisbaum
Apr 29, 2024
Margaret Ann Weisbaum, 99, of Marshall, passed away on April 29, 2024, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan.
She was born on April 14, 1925, to Eugene and Dorothy (Owens) Combs in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Lapeer High School in 1943. On August 20, 1945, Margaret and Donald Weisbaum were married in Battle Creek, Michigan. They were together for almost...
Margaret L. Esbaugh
Apr 27, 2024
Margaret (Peg) Louise Ely Esbaugh, 96, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Peg was born in Northville, Michigan on September 15, 1927 to Claude and Lydella (Murdoch) Ely, remaining there until enrolling at Michigan State University. She was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, graduated with a degree in education in 1949,...
Duane Robinson
Apr 24, 2024
Duane Lynn Robinson, 73, of Marshall, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his home in Marshall, MI. He was born on February 3, 1951 to Lynn and Alice (Cotton) Robinson in Battle Creek, MI. Duane worked as a Supervisor for Kellogg Cereal Company for 24 years and for Lakeview Schools until he retired. He really enjoyed working at Kellogg’s...
Elizabeth "Liz" DiBiaggio
Apr 24, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" DiBiaggio, 90, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Comfort Care in Marshall, Michigan, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on July 29, 1933 in San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, she was the daughter of Francesco and Maria (Miccoli) Massarino. On June 17, 1953 she married Americo "Mark" DiBiaggio in B.V. di Castelmonte, Italy,...
Michael James Roberson
Apr 23, 2024
Michael James Roberson, 55, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home in Marshall, Michigan.
Michael was born on August 1, 1968, to Walter Mansfield and Shelia (nee Martin) Lewis in Battle Creek, Michigan. While attending high school in Battle Creek, Michael loved being part of the wrestling team. During his time at Marshall High School, he was...
Charles Lee Ulrey
Apr 21, 2024
Charlie Ulrey passed away at the young age of 83 years. Born in Dearborn, Michigan and raised on a farm in Leslie, Michigan, Charlie inhaled so much dirt in his lungs from farming, he figured joining the Navy with fresh, clean sea air was a great way to clear out his lungs. Unfortunately, his ship, “The Ticonderoga” was filled with...
Charles "Ray" Newton
Apr 21, 2024
Charles R. Newton “Ray” was born to Ray and Ruth Newton on December 22, 1936, in Adrian, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Ray was a remarkable man. He and his beloved wife, Victoria Hemmingsen Newton, were married for 55 years and theirs was a love...
Rodney "Skip" Dean Kinne
Apr 20, 2024
Rodney "Skip" Dean Kinne, 90, of Battle Creek, went to be his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 20, 2024, at his home in Battle Creek, Michigan.
He was born on November 29, 1933, to Clarence and Bertha (Pugh) Kinne in Neeligh, Nebraska. After graduating from Marshall High School, Rodney enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and bravely...
Deborah "Debbie" Anne Rugg
Apr 19, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) Anne Rugg, 54, of Portage, Michigan, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Bickford of Battle Creek surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 16, 1969 to Francis and Nancy (Weisner) Rugg in Silver Spring, Maryland.Debbie was a graduate of Bellevue High School and she then enrolled at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek...
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