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Aug 16, 2023

Joanne May, 83, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the home of her son, Russ.

She was born on November 17, 1939 to Floyd and Margaret (Barber) Rounds in Vermontville, Michigan.

Joanne's marriage was to Robert Rugg which ended in divorce. Her second marriage was to Ronald May, sadly...

Aug 16, 2023

Dennis Paul Beatty, age 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at home. Dennis was born on June 15, 1940, in Battle Creek to Robert Edwin and Janet (Sanford) Beatty. He graduated with the Class of 1958 from Marshall High School, then entered the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1960. Dennis then...

Aug 15, 2023

Kay Ann (Sinkler) Callender, 84, of Fairview Park, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Kay was born on April 15, 1939 to Joseph W. and Ina Belle (Shellenbarger) Sinkler in Barry County, Michigan.

Kay was a member of Journey Community Church in Fairview, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery. Kay also liked to...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Gardner-Jordan, 76, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 28, 1947 to James and Marjorie "June" (Cavender) Gardner in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Bellevue High School and attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek.

On October...

Aug 10, 2023

Clifford Glenn Taylor, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

He was born on June 22, 1937 to Howard and Bernadine (Peck) Taylor in Marshall, Michigan.

On February 14, 1976 he married Marilyn Osgood in Wakeshma Twp., Michigan. Clifford graduated from Marshall High...

Aug 10, 2023

Vera Joan (McCrary) Chichester, age 90, of Marshall, Michigan, passed into heaven on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

She was born to John Raymond and Beulah (Lutz) McCrary on October 26, 1932, in Ceresco, Michigan. She lived in Ceresco until she married Wendell (Wendy) Chichester on February 23, 1951.

Vera was a member of the Marshall...

Aug 9, 2023

Evelyn J. Rigelman, 96, of Olivet, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Marshall, Michigan on April 9, 1927, the daughter of Clyde and Julia (Powers) Churchill.

Evelyn was a graduate of Marshall High School, Class of 1944 in Marshall, MI. She met Elsworth D. Rigelman...

Aug 7, 2023

Andy Kidd, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was born on November 11, 1938 to John and Victoria (Mullens) Kidd in Dritt, Kentucky. Andy worked as a longtime cook at Win Schuler’s in Marshall, Michigan.

Every year, Andy looked forward to...

Aug 7, 2023

Angela "Angie" Dawn Serbantez, 51, of Nashville, Michigan passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 23, 1972 to Arthur Powers and Denise (Nichols) McComb in Marshall, Michigan.

She graduated from Galesburg High School in Galesburg, Michigan and then attended Davenport College in Kalamazoo,...

Aug 6, 2023

Avanel “Abby” (Fletcher) Gillespie of Marshall, Michigan passed away on August 6, 2023 at the age of 92.

She was born in Royalton, Kentucky on November 24th, 1930. She was the daughter of Nal Fletcher and Mae (Risner) Sams.

Avanel was the president of the 25 year club and eventually retired from Kraft Post Cereals....

Aug 5, 2023

Darwin “Dar” Hugh Isham, 78, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Ovid Healthcare Center.

Darwin was born on October 24, 1944 to Hugh and Ilo (Hurford) Isham in Jackson, Michigan. He graduated from Jackson High School in (1962). Darwin went on to work for the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department as a Lieutenant for...

Aug 5, 2023

Craig Eugene Sell, 62, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Craig was born on August 23, 1960 to James and Ann (Pelfresne) Sell in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Parchment High School in 1979. He continued his education at Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in...

Aug 5, 2023

Randy James Mullen, 76, of Battle Creek, formerly of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Villas at Winston Ct. in Marshall.

Randy was born in Albion, Michigan on January 8, 1947 to Raymond Mullen and Jewell (Waterhouse) Hughes. He and his brothers, Richard and Patrick were “Army Brats” and travelled to Japan, Germany,...

Aug 4, 2023

Patrick L. Stanton, age 60, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2023.

He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on April 2, 1963, to the late Lance Stanton and Sherrie (Randall) Silvas. He served his country in the United States Army.

Patrick is survived by his daughter, Hannah Broaddus; granddaughter, Leila Battle; sister,...

Aug 4, 2023

Karol Ann (Kikstadt) Norton, 85, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Karol was born on September 21, 1937, in Battle Creek to Russell and Mae (Sanders) Kikstadt. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1955 and went on to complete training to become an LPN. Karol first worked for...

Jul 31, 2023

Bruce Mittelstadt age 91 of Homer passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born on June 14, 1932, the son of Eli and Sophia (Kramer) Mittelstadt in Abbotsford, WI. Bruce graduated High School, then served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On June 22, 1957, he married Charlotte Ellenberger in...

Jul 29, 2023

Melissa “Missy” Nicole Head, 48, formerly of East Leroy physically left this Earth on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home in Bradenton, FL. Though she is gone physically, she continues to show her presence with numerous pranks on her sister every day since.

Missy was hatched on December 30, 1974, in Battle Creek, Michigan to her...

Jul 23, 2023

Laura L. Hookway, 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Borgess Ascension Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

She was born on April 14, 1957 to Floyd and Emily (Altman) Kader in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Laura worked as a Laborer for National Sign...

Jul 23, 2023

Chase Mead, 26, of Springport, Michigan passed away suddenly due to an accident on July 23, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born in Marshall, Michigan on December 31, 1996, to Jeffrey and Michele (Gibbs) Mead.

Chase graduated from Springport High School in 2015, graduated cum laude from Albion college with a biology and history degree in...

Jul 22, 2023

Verna Jean Mansfield, 79, of Marshall Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 14, 1944 to Frederick and Maudie (Culver) Swafford in Albion, Michigan. On July 28, 1963. Jean married Gary Mansfield in Homer, Michigan, sadly he passed away on March 7, 2022