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Shayna Brianne Tidwell
Nov 15, 2023
Shayna Brianne (Burkhardt) Tidwell, 29, of Union City, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and took her beloved dog Bella with her.
Shayna was born on August 27, 1994 in Marshall, Michigan to Brian (Pamela) Burkhardt and Christa (Firestone) Burkhardt. She graduated from Hastings High School in Nebraska. Shayna was a Senior Leasing Agent...
Beatrice Hamilton
Nov 13, 2023
Beatrice (Newsome) Hamilton, 84, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 with her daughter by her side.
Beatrice was born on February 11, 1939 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Gordon L. and Molly M. (Newsome) Newsome. She worked at G.C. Murphy & Co. in Pikeville where she met her husband and transferred to G.C. Murphy & Co. in Marshall...
Marlene Varner
Nov 12, 2023
Marlene Varner, age 87, of Marshall passed away peacefully on November 12 at home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. Marlene was born in 1936 to Marguerite (Casebeer) and Lloyd Allen in Coldwater, Michigan. Marlene was a graduate of the 1954 class of Tekonsha High School. After graduation Marlene worked for the former Marshall State Farm Insurance...
Mary Patricia Willard
Nov 12, 2023
Mary Patricia Willard passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1949, in Lansing, MI. She graduated from O’Rafferty High School in 1967. In 1969, she married Tom Willard. Mary had many jobs in her lifetime and made numerous friends along the way. She worked for the State of Michigan and retired as...
Sean Michael Lawrence Day
Nov 11, 2023
Sean Michael Lawrence Day, 35, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at home. He was born on March 5, 1988 to Michael and Tammie (Mills) Day in Marshall, Michigan. Sean was a graduate of Bellevue High School. When Sean was a teenager, he started working at a local llama farm caring for the animals. When Sean was...
Madelon Marie Waidely
Nov 11, 2023
Madelon Marie (Fox) Waidely, 90, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 surrounded by family.
Madelon was born on January 17, 1933 to Carl S. and Margaret A. (Selover) Fox in Marshall, Michigan. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1951. Madelon went on to study at Western Michigan University and at Michigan State University where she...
David L. Nelson
Nov 9, 2023
David L. Nelson, 84, of Marshall, passed away on November 9, 2023, at Reflection Memory Care of Battle Creek.
He was born on June 25, 1939, to his stepfather, Arthur W. and Dorothy M. (Nelson) Sexton in Marshall, MI. David married Margaret A Budd on May 15, 1959, in Marshall. He owned and operated Dave’s Auto Body for 42 years,...
Darlene "Nana" Ann Brubaker
Nov 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of Darlene "Nana" BrubakerJuly 21, 1944 - November 6, 2023With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene Brubaker, fondly known as "Nana," on November 6, 2023. She was 79 years old. Darlene passed in her daughter's home surrounded by her family. Darlene was born on July 21, 1944, in Ohio, to Clarence and Blanche Pomeroy. She graduated...
Sandra Kay Adkins
Nov 5, 2023
Sandra Kay (Smith) Adkins 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 5, 2023. She was born on August 11, 1946, to Earl and Dorothy (Pierce) Smith in Climax, Michigan. On August 15, 1964, she married Richard “Dick” Adkins Sr. in Climax, Michigan. Dick and Sandy raised their family in Battle Creek. She worked at Wal-Mart for many years where she...
Joseph "Joe" Kiebala
Nov 5, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Kiebala, 76, of Richland, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Joe was born on October 28, 1947 in Solingen, Germany to Piotr and Walentina (Malicky) Kiebala. He and his family migrated to the United States in 1950 and settled in Saginaw, Michigan. Joe graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1965 and went on to study at...
Cindy L. Miller
Nov 4, 2023
Cindy Louise Miller, 64, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on November 4, 2023, after enduring many years of physical challenges. Cindy was born at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines on January 28, 1959, to Don and Jane Marengo. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1977 and continued her education at Kellogg Community College.
She...
Lawrence "Larry" A White
Nov 2, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” A White, 70 of Marshall passed away on November 2, 2023, after a motorcycle accident on October 24th. Larry was born on February 11, 1953, in Muskegon to Charles and Marion White. He was the youngest of six and lived up to his role as the cute but annoying little brother. As an adult, he kept his joking...
James K. Irving DVM
Oct 31, 2023
Dr. James K. “Doc” Irving passed away peacefully at The Villa at Winston Court in Marshall, Michigan on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
Jim was born in Escanaba, Michigan on January 4, 1946 to Wallace and Mabel (Villemure) Irving. He attended the Escanaba Area Public Schools and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1964. Jim studied...
Charles Thomas Flynn
Oct 29, 2023
Charles Thomas Flynn, 86, of Dexter, Michigan, formerly of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Clara's House in Dexter, Michigan. He was born on August 11, 1937, to Charles and Margaret (Bicknell) Flynn in Marshall, Michigan. After graduating from Marshall High School, Charles furthered his education at Western Michigan University. He was an automobile mechanic, specializing in...
Lorna Jean Marske
Oct 26, 2023
Lorna Jean (Willett) Marske, 96, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Lorna was born on May 22, 1927 in Mason, Michigan to Paul M.J and Isabelle (Willis) Willett.She graduated from Dearborn High School in 1945. Lorna worked for many years as a Bookkeeper for Court-Putnam Funeral Home and for Coldwell Banker.
Lorna...
Nickolas "Nick" Blake Williams
Oct 25, 2023
Nickolas "Nick" Blake Williams born July 1, 2005, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, entered heaven on October 25, 2023, as the result of a car accident.Nick was a 2023 graduate of Athens Junior/Senior High School. He was employed by Target Distribution Center in Galesburg, Michigan. He was awaiting an opening into the apprenticeship program with IBEW as an electrician.Nick was a...
Leonora Keathley
Oct 22, 2023
Leonora Keathley, 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1934, to Christo and Sophia (Shurboff) Dimitri in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1952. Leonora worked as a Telephone Operator with Michigan Bell Telephone Co. for 30...
William "Bill" C. Kiessling
Oct 20, 2023
William "Bill" C. Kiessling, 88, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He passed during a reading of Psalms 23. A wonderful moment to pronounce what he valued most, his Christian faith and his family. He is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was...
Richard D. Treat
Oct 20, 2023
Richard D Treat passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family, nurses, Julie & Melissa, and aide, Taylor on October 20, 2023. He was 92 years old.
Dick was born October 7, 1931, in Bellevue, Michigan. He attended Bellevue schools.
On June 27, 1952, he married Sandra (Wagner) , his bride of 72 years at the First...
Joyce Elnora Bicknell
Oct 16, 2023
Joyce Elnora (Clute) Bicknell, 92, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Joyce was born on January 6, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William and Beatrice (Harrison) Clute. She enjoyed restaurant work holding the position as cook and server! She also worked at a bakery and dry cleaners.
Joyce married Thomas Bicknell on May 29th1958. They spent...
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