"Your Family Members and Friends In Our Care”

Apr 19, 2023

Linda Carol McFadden, 75, of Tekonsha, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 10, 1947 to Elmer "Mike" and Betty (Walter) Stevens in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Linda was a 1965 graduate of Union City High School....

Apr 19, 2023

Judith Ann Jones, 84, of Marshall, passed away at her home on April 19, 2023, with her loving family at her side.

Judith was born in Marshall, Michigan on October 16, 1938, to the late Corliss and Alice (Cooper) Trine. She graduated from Marshall High School. On August 6, 1961, she married Richard “Rusty” Jones at the...

Apr 17, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Eldon Hillman of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on April 17th, 2023, surrounded by his children and eldest grandchild at the age of 69.

Tom leaves behind a legacy of love, acceptance, and laughter.

Tom was the eldest of 8 children born to Tom and Joyce Hillman on August 24th, 1953. He...

Apr 16, 2023

David “Dave” Clyde Brooks, 60, of Homer, passed away on April 16, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

David was born in Albion, MI on October 7, 1962, to Duane and Linda Brooks. He graduated from Homer High School in 1983 and went on to complete two years at ITT Tech in Fort Wayne, IN.

Apr 15, 2023

Elaine Louise (Smith) Wenger, 86, of Ceresco, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at The Villa’s at Winston Court in Marshall.

She was born on November 23, 1936 to Harley Nash and Beatrice Louise (Kipp) Smith in Battle Creek, Michigan. The family resided in the Verona District. Elaine went to Verona Elementary School starting in kindergarten...

Apr 14, 2023

Marjory Irene Westphal-Gonzalez, 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at MediLodge of Marshall.

She was born on January 18, 1937 to Marion and Frances (Ives) Alden in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

On July 2, 2003 she married Tomas Gonzalez in Battle Creek, Michigan. Marjory graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with...

Apr 14, 2023

Suzanne L. (Baker) Durham, age 82, of Marshall, died April 14, 2023.

She was born January 14, 1941 in Marshall, MI to Harold and Bernadine (Miller) Baker. Suzanne graduated from Marshall High School in 1959 where she was active in the marching band as a majorette. She married Alan H. Durham of Battle Creek, MI on June...

Apr 13, 2023

Madgie G. Allen, 92, of Quincy, passed away on April 13, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born in Melvin, Kentucky, on December 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Milford Mullins and Della (Tackett) Mullins. Madgie worked for Corning's Glass Company for 25 years and then for Addison Products until its closing. On...

Apr 12, 2023

Frank W. Murphy, 90, of Marshall, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 23, 1932 to Kenneth and Naomi (Eichele) Murphy in Olivet, Michigan. He was a 1950 graduate of Marshall High School. On December 21, 1973 he married Joyce (Holloway) Anderson in Marshall.

Apr 11, 2023

Barbara Jean Hayes, 91, of Marshall, passed away on April 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 13, 1931, to Dale and Avis (Grantham) Lapham in Marshall, Michigan. Barbara graduated from Marshall High School in 1949 and married Reuben Hayes on January 16, 1954, in Indiana. They enjoyed raising their...

Apr 10, 2023

Loretta M. Grable, 90, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 19, 1932 to Vern and Clara (Eash) Courtright in Battle Creek, Michigan.

In June of 1950 she married Ronald Grable in Marshall. Loretta worked at Fabricators in Marshall for a...

Apr 9, 2023

On April 9, 2023, God called Gerard (aka Jed) home quite unexpectedly.  His wife, Deirdre (Bath) Ortiz, and two of his daughters, Andrea (Ortiz) Meyer and Alisha Ortiz were at his side when he passed.  Jed was preceded in death by his father, Joseph V. Ortiz, mother, Mary C. (Torre) Ortiz, brother Vincent Ortiz, and second wife, Jennifer (Dunnuck)...

Apr 8, 2023

John Louis Popp, Jr. 64, of Coldwater, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 16, 1958, to John and Luella (Patterson) Popp in Onekama, MI. John earned an associate’s degree, started his own company, John Popp Builders and retired over 35 years later.  John and his wife, Cindy lived in Coldwater,...

Apr 8, 2023

Jack ( Mark ) Young, age 70 of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Mark was born on April 28th, 1952 to E. Jack and Maralynn (Canfield) Young in Grand Rapids, MI. Mark attended North Western Michigan Maritime Academy. He was later employed with United...

Apr 6, 2023

Nicholas Allen Milbourn, we are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Nick on April 6, 2023, at the age of 43. His big smile, infectious laugh, goofiness, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all that knew him.  We are devastated by this loss and are completely unprepared.

Nick was born on January...

Apr 6, 2023

John “Jack” Henry Bechtol, age 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Jack was born in Delton, Michigan on April 14, 1941, to the late Harry and Nellie (Hall) Bechtol. He graduated from Pennfield High School in 1959....

Apr 6, 2023

Joyce Ann Day, 86, of Marshall, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born in Marshall on October 31, 1936, to the late Avis (Grantham) Lapham. She worked at Schuler’s Restaurant for 15 years. She then went on to work at Eaton Corporation, where she worked in...

Apr 4, 2023

Kay Lynn (Saylor) Owens, 68, of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023.

Kay was born on February 12, 1955 to Kenneth and Joyce (Brittan) Saylor in Marshall, Michigan. She graduated from Marshall High School.

Kay worked as a retail clerk for Darlings and Daughter before her retirement in 2010 when she then began...

Mar 31, 2023

George V. Boden,86, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on Friday, March 31, 2023 under the care of Oaklawn Hospice.

He was born on a farm near Marshall to Albert and Laverna (Craven) Boden on October 1, 1936. He attended grade school at the Chipp one room schoolhouse and graduated from Marshall...

Mar 30, 2023

Alice Louise Myers, age 86, of Marshall, died at Comfort Care of Marshall on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Alice was born on July 9, 1936, in Albion, to Lloyd A. and Mabel L. (Lawton) Carus. She was a graduate of Marshall High School. She married Jack Howard Myers on April 15, 1955. Jack preceded her in death...