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Larry Ray Hughes
Apr 4, 2024
Larry Ray Hughes, 75, of Homer, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital. He was born August 17, 1948, to Raymond and Beverly (Wygant) Hughes in Marshall, Michigan.
Larry graduated from Athens High School. A lifelong farmer, Larry owned a dairy and beef farm, then later in life he harvested crops. From sunup to sundown,...
Dawn Rene' Casey
Apr 3, 2024
Dawn Rene' Casey, 65, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Battle Creek, MI. She was born on December 9, 1958 to William and Barbara (Brott) Johnson in Battle Creek. Dawn worked as a Secretary for Branch Gymnastics. She married Kevin Casey on September 4, 1988 at the Pennfield...
Larry Lynn "The LarWolf" Linus Loviska
Mar 31, 2024
Larry Lynn "The LarWolf" Linus Loviska began his too-brief-time on this earth on June 24, 1960 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Born to Francis and Connie Loviska, Larry was raised to be as strong, independent, and hardworking as his parents-something he never fell short of accomplishing.Larry grew up the middle brother in a large household of four other brothers (Joe, Bill,...
Brent Harcourt Belcher
Mar 29, 2024
Brent Harcourt Belcher, 80, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on March 29, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on February 14, 1944 to Edward and Genevieve (Tuck) Belcher in Marshall, Michigan.On April 17, 1965 Brent married Wanda Peck in Marshall, Michigan. He was a proud active member of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association, was their...
Valeeda "Val" Janette Tew
Mar 27, 2024
Valeeda Janette (Martin) Tew was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and changed her citizenship from this earth to her heavenly home, on March 27, 2024. Valeeda (Val) was born June 2, 1940 in Athens, Michigan to Eldon (Eugene) and Bernadine (Blowers) Martin. She attended Bellevue High School where she met Arnold E. Tew, who invited her...
Patrick O. Mahan
Mar 20, 2024
Patrick O'Howard Mahan, 86, of Charlotte, Michigan passed away on March 20, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born on July 21, 1937, to Frank and Helen (Smith) Mahan in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Pat graduated from Charlotte High School, class of 1956, then very, proudly served in The United States Marine Corps from 1956 – 1958. Following his military...
David L. Sebring
Mar 20, 2024
David Louis Sebring, 90, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on March 20, 2024, at his home under the loving care of his daughter, Rebekah. He was born on June 27, 1933, to Russell and Clara E. (Sachjen) Sebring in Marshall. David lived all but two years of his life in Fredonia Township, those two years were dedicated to his service in...
Vickie L. West
Mar 19, 2024
Vickie Lynn West, 75, of Homer, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on August 5, 1948, to Levi (Jack) and Valda (Yost) Shreve in Marshall, Michigan and graduated from Marshall High School, in the Class of 1966. Her first job was as a telephone information...
Patrick " Pat" Riley Crouse
Mar 19, 2024
Patrick "Pat" Riley Crouse, 71, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at home in the loving care of his family.He was born on September 13, 1952 to Glenn and Barbara (Vincent) Crouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan.On July 11, 1992 he married Laura A. Sibal in Albion, Michigan. He graduated from Coopersville High School in 1970. He began...
Marvin W. Ganfi
Mar 18, 2024
Marvin William Ganfi, 97, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at home in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was born on June 19, 1926, in Detroit, MI to the late Agatino and Agnes Ganfi. In 1944, Marv graduated from High School in Lincoln Park, Michigan, then joined the army and fought in Europe until the end of WWII. He attended Wayne...
Bonnie Jean Kinney
Mar 18, 2024
Bonnie Jean Kinney, 87, of Bellevue, passed away on March 18, 2024 at the Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. She was born on February 20, 1937 to Charlie and Rosa (Frye) Wilson in Lepanto, AR. Bonnie married Steven Kinney on January 21, 1960 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on July 16, 1991.
Bonnie enjoyed reading,...
Mark "Tire Man" Alan Collier
Mar 16, 2024
Mark Alan Collier, 71, of Albion, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born on June 5, 1952, to William and Norma (McDonald) Collier in Albion, Michigan. He graduated from Springport High School in 1970 and shortly thereafter joined the Army National Guard where he served for 12 years....
U. Franklin "Frank" Shirley
Mar 14, 2024
U. Franklin “Frank” Shirley, 70, of Cape Coral, Florida and Marshall, Michigan passed away on March 14, 2024 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born on January 23, 1954 to Guffery and Modene (White) Shirley in Marshall. Frank was an avid fisher and loved to ride his prized Harley Davidson motorcycles. He spent his summers in Michigan where he laid...
Mary E. Mowrer
Mar 14, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Mowrer, 89, of Bellevue, passed away on March 14, 2024 at her home in Bellevue, MI. She was born on November 18, 1934 to John Henry and Margaret (Brock) Pritchett in Bedford, England. She married William Fredrick Mowrer, Jr. on March 17, 1962 in New Philadelphia, OH and he preceded her on October 27, 2021.
Mary loved to...
David Ratliff
Mar 13, 2024
David Ratliff, age 75, of Marshall died at Alamo Cove nursing and Rehab Center in Kalamazoo Michigan on March 13, 2024, with his loving children by his side. Mr. Ratliff was born on April 3, 1948, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Sanford and Sadie (Slusher) Ratliff. He was a graduate of Marshall High School. David worked at Harvard Industries of Albion...
Theresa "Terri" Ann Bergstresser
Mar 13, 2024
Theresa “Terri” Ann Bergstresser, 54, of Marshall, passed away on March 13, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born on August 17, 1969 to Robert and Daisy (Leaf) Lenz in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated from Harper Creek High School. She married Jeffrey Bergstresser on October 27, 2004 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Terri worked for J & L...
Dennis B. Phillips
Mar 12, 2024
Dennis Barry Phillips, 71, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on March 12, 2024 at his home in Marshall. He was born on January 6, 1953 to David Burt and Patsy Pauline (McCoin) Phillips in Waltham, MA. Denny married Gail Warsop in Marshall, Michigan. Denny worked as a Manager for Walters-Dimmick Petroleum. He was the manager for Johnny’s Shell Station.
He...
Betty Lou Endsley
Mar 12, 2024
Betty Endsley, 65, of Bellevue, died on March 12, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI surrounded by her loving family.Betty was born on February 16, 1959, to Samuel and Margaret (Falor) Kimbler in Newberry, MI. She graduated from Bellevue High School. Betty married Jack Lee Endsley on June 16, 1978 in Newberry, MI and worked as a Cook for...
Karen Kay Fox
Mar 11, 2024
Karen Kay Fox, 81, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 10, 1942 to Romane and Angeline (Meyers) Scherschligt in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
On August 22, 1964 she married Paul Thomas Fox at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota., sadly he passed away on April...
John Louis Bibbings
Mar 10, 2024
John L. Bibbings, 92, of Marshall, passed away on March 10, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, MI. He was born on November 11, 1931 to Harvey H. and Verina (Rowse) Bibbings in Battle Creek, MI. On December 8, 1951 he married Joan M. McManus in Battle Creek and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2006. John served in...
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