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Jun 22, 2023

Richard "Rich" Shive, 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 22, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born on July 28, 1961 to Richard and Anna (Gauss) Shive in Battle Creek. Michigan.

Rich graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1979 and continued his education at Kellogg Community College earning his associate...

Jun 21, 2023

Keith L. Rapp, 84, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 21, 2023, peacefully after a long illness. He was born on November 28, 1938, to Preston and Gladys (Huggett) Rapp in Convis Twp, Michigan. Keith was a graduate of Marshall High School, Class of 1957. He worked for Clark Equipment until they shut their doors, then became a...

Jun 17, 2023

Daniel Brian Groat, actor and musician, passed away peacefully at his home in Oaxaca City, Mexico, on June 17, 2023. He was born in Michigan on June 1, 1957, to Patricia J. (Stoner) Groat and Wayne A. Groat, both of whom preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by his first wife, Carol A. Essenmacher, and their...

Jun 17, 2023

Charlotte A. Pierce, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek.

Charlotte was born in Marshall, Michigan on June 3, 1935, to the late George and Ethel (Scherer) Collins. She graduated from Marshall High School. She was married to Marion Arnold Pierce Jr. on September 4, 1953....

Jun 13, 2023

Jeffery Cameron Shain, 81, of Springfield, passed away on June 13, 2023.

Jeff was born on August 23, 1941, to Frederick and Marjorie (Stults) Shain in Detroit, MI. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a Supervisor for Kellogg’s, retiring in 1995 after over twenty-five years of...

Jun 12, 2023

Gary Lee Jewett Sr., 72 of Battle Creek, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Gary was born on February 3, 1951 to Donald W. and Marian E. (Lippen) Jewett in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1969. Gary worked at Eaton as a Machinist in...

Jun 11, 2023

Donna Mae (Wemple) Thiessen, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was looking forward to seeing our God, and joining her children Bartholomew, Connie, and Andrea, and husband and best friend, Chet.

Donna was born on December 19, 1933, in Battle Creek, Michigan, where...

Jun 11, 2023

Michael “Mike” Lynn Hayes, 72, of Marengo Township, Michigan, passed away on Sunday morning, June 11, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice.

Mike was born in Albion, Michigan on June 9, 1951, the son of Frederick W. and Margaret (Curtis) Hayes. He graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1970. Mike owned and operated Qualtek Inc. in Marshall...

Jun 10, 2023

William "Billy" Lee Halladay, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

He was born on February 5, 1995 to Gerald and Kathleen (Vought) Halladay in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Billy worked for many years with his family in the roofing business. He will be missed for...

Jun 9, 2023

Dr. Dean Stewart Tribby, DVM, 93, of Marshall passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice in Jackson MI with his daughter by his side. He was born on March 29, 1930, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Stewart and Harriett (Wilcox) Tribby.

Dean grew up on his family’s centennial farm in Concord...

Jun 8, 2023

Creasie Ralston, 80, of Homer, passed away on June 8, 2023.

She was born on January 24, 1943, to Isaac and Alkie (Akers) Case in Pikeville, KY. Creasie worked for Knife and Fork Restaurant and Homer Public Schools. She enjoyed reading and classic rock music. She was a big fan of Bob Seger.

She was...

Jun 8, 2023

Tony Hall, age 67, of Tekonsha, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Tony was born on June 14, 1955, Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of the late Claude and Pearl (Bartley) Hall. After the family moved to Michigan, he attended Homer community schools. He trained and showed Tennessee walking horses. He worked at various factories in...

Jun 4, 2023

Samantha Shalini Thakur, 37, of Marshall, passed away on June 4, 2023.

Samantha was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 8, 1986, to Shekhar and Anoop (Sharma) Thakur. Samantha was a substitute teacher for Battle Creek Public Schools.

She is survived by her parents, Shekhar and Anoop Thakur; brother, Sean Thakur; grandmothers, Vidya Thakur...

Jun 4, 2023

Dr. Marshall Edward Bishop of Portage, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Upjohn in Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Amsterdam, New York on August 3, 1942 to Muriel Johnson, and was later adopted by Raymond Bishop. When the carpet mills shut down, Marshall’s family moved to...

Jun 2, 2023

Janet D. Callahan, age 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away June 2, 2023.

Janet was born in Battle Creek on June 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Glenn and Hazel (Adams) MacDonald. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and Albion College. She pursued her graduate studies at Western Michigan University and the University...

Jun 1, 2023

Dr. Lynne M. Haley, D.D.S. passed away on June 1, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born on July 30, 1945, in Ferndale, MI.  She is survived by her sister, Suzanne Haley of Detroit, her “wicked” stepdaughter, Sybil Johnson of Cranston, RI, cousins, Katie (Brock) Plumb and Hannah Shook, CO, her niece Julie Beach-Mascia of Winter Springs,...

May 30, 2023

Amanda Sharon Lindsey, 36, of Tekonsha, passed away on May 30, 2023, at her residence in Tekonsha, Michigan surrounded by the love of her family.

Amanda was born on November 4, 1986, in Kalamazoo, a blessing full of love and life to her parents, Steve and Tammie (Lucas) Allen. She was a graduate of Harper Creek High...

May 28, 2023

Harold C. Mills, 98, a lifetime Albion resident, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, May 28, 2023.

Harold was born on September 25, 1924 in Detroit to Glenn and Ethel (Mack) Mills.   The Mills family moved to Albion in 1929 from Detroit.

He was a graduate of Albion Washington...

May 26, 2023

Doc C Falk, 82, of Grass Lake, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Doc was born on July 8, 1940 to Russell Falk and Leona Steele in Maple River Township, Michigan. He worked as a baker for Felpausch Food Center for 42 years before his retirement.

Doc married the love of...

May 26, 2023

Gary Alan Lake, age 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Gary was born in Marshall, Michigan on April 4, 1950, to Jack Lake and Janice (Whitsel) Lake.

He lived in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1968. While in school, he enjoyed playing on the football team. After graduation,...