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May 14, 2023

John Orley Card, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on March 18, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to William and Maxine (Lord) Card.  He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.  He attended Kellogg Community College, General Motors...

May 14, 2023

Eleanor Jean Olmstead, 87, of Marshall, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall.

She was born on December 14, 1935 to Charles and Wava (Hoenes) Boughton in Marshall.

On October 11, 1958, Eleanor married Elmo Charles Olmstead in Albion, Michigan, sadly he passed away on...

May 11, 2023

Kurt Bruno Askew, 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 11, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.

Kurt was born in Battle Creek on May 13, 1950. He worked for Post Cereal Company, retiring after many years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed taking care of his yard...

May 9, 2023

Nancy Lynn (Macdona) Piggins, 74, of Tekonsha, passed away with her children by her side, on May 9th, 2023.

Nancy was born on November 9th, 1948, to Harding H. Macdona and Evelyn “Evie” Burghart- Macdona in New York, New York. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1966 and went on to Ferris State University where...

May 9, 2023

G. Ann (Glynn) Weinert, 93, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids.

Ann was born on November 28, 1929 to Gibson and Jane (Koets) Glynn in Marshall, Michigan. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1948 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan...

May 8, 2023

Sue E. Cleveland, 81, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Medi Lodge in Marshall, Michigan.

She was born in Coldwater, Michigan to Stanley L. and Waunetta M. (Watson) Cleveland, but Sue spent most of her life in Bellevue, Michigan.

She spent most of her working life as a CNA, but her...

May 8, 2023

Devoted and loving Mother and Grandmother

Roberta Jean Eaton, 73, passed away peacefully in her Battle Creek, Michigan, home on May 8, 2023, at 3:30 pm, with her Granddaughter (Jordyn)(29) by her side, reading her scriptures from the holy bible. Roberta was born July 18, 1949, to Ernest and Edna Chacon, on a military base in San...

May 7, 2023

We deeply mourn the loss of Janet Wies (Reed, Ciesielski), who peacefully passed away on May 7, 2023, at the age of 88. Her passing is felt deeply by her family and community, as she lived a life rooted in faith, gratitude, and respect for all of God's creations. Janet was born on June 3, 1934, in Detroit, MI,...

May 6, 2023

Kenneth D. Swann, 87 of Marshall, formerly of Ortonville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023, at Bickford Assisted Living. He was born to Ray and Lora (Cline) Swann in Hayesville, North Carolina on March 29, 1936. He attended Hayesville High School. Ken had his pilot's license in his early twenties. He married and enjoyed many years with...

May 1, 2023

Joseph "Joe" A. Jones, Jr. 85, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

He was born on April 23, 1938 to Joseph and Claudie (Robertson) Jones in Jesup, Georgia.

On April 28, 1960, Joseph married Rubbie Aldridge in Jesup, Georgia. Soon after their wedding, they moved...

Apr 30, 2023

Charles “Fred” Frederick Tucker, 76, of Marshall, passed away on April 30, 2023.

Fred was born to Charles Henry and Grace Irene (VanArman) Tucker on May 20, 1946 in Marshall, Michigan. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1964. During high school, he completed his Certificate of Achievement for his Co-Op as Supermarket Trainee in 1964. After...

Apr 30, 2023

Geneva L. “Jean” Thompson, 93, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on April 30, 2023, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family.

Jean was born on September 21, 1929, to Fred and Nancy (Kidd) Hightower in Lee Springs (Knoxville), TN. And at the very young age, W. “Woody” Hood would become Jeans’ beloved dad. On...

Apr 27, 2023

Donald Dean Myers, 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

He was born on July 7, 1950, to Roland J. and Audrey Elsie May (Burns) Myers in Lansing, Michigan. Don graduated from Holt High School with the class of 1968.  He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Alma College, where he was...

Apr 26, 2023

Rose M. Ryan, 93, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek.

She was born on February 27, 1930 to Merle and Anna (Miller) Adams in Albion, Michigan.

On June 10, 1949, Rose married Richard Ryan in Battle Creek, sadly he passed away on December 14,...

Apr 26, 2023

Marjorie "Margie" Jean Cole, 89, of Ceresco, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek.

She was born on November 3, 1933 to Lester and Doris (Palmer) Beattie in Marshall. On March 8, 1952 she married Albert Cole in Angola, Indiana, sadly he passed away on January 14, 2019.

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Apr 26, 2023

Shirley Ann Tripp, 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 26, 2023, with her family by her side.

Shirley was born on August 23, 1944, to John and Dorothy (Hosler) Morris in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She worked at various factories throughout her life. Following retirement, she purchased Dottie's...

Apr 25, 2023

Abigail Marie Bedient, 40, died April 25, 2023, in Miami, Florida.

She was born in Marshall, Michigan and graduated from Marshall High School. She went on to earn bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Miami (Florida).

While at Miami, she was a member/leader of the dance team The Hurricanettes. She was also...

Apr 24, 2023

Barbara Joan Fitzgerald, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on April 24, 2023.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 26, 1934, to the late William Lawrence Gurzick and Eleanor Rose (Martin) Gurzick. She attended high school at Immaculata High School in Detroit. She was united in marriage with Ronald P. Fitzgerald of Newfoundland, Canada,...

Apr 23, 2023

MARJORIE I. (Funk) BITEMAN , 94, peacefully passed into the presence of Jesus, her Savior, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Born in Jackson, MI on May 1, 1928 to Cloyde and Pearl (VanZandt) Funk, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as a teenager, and...

Apr 21, 2023

Joseph Lavern Ives, 74, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Centrica Care Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

He was born on June 4, 1948 to Elden and Emma (Little) VanDee in Battle Creek.

At the age of 13 while attending Pennfield Schools, he met the love of his life...