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Mary Margaret Koenig

Mary Margaret Koenig

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Margaret Koenig, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home.

She was born on September 28, 1950 to Kirtland and Lola (Greenman) Nickless-Wing in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Mary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1968. On September 24, 1969, Mary married Robert W. Koenig Sr. in...

Paul Thomas Wing

Paul Thomas Wing

Oct 15, 2023

Paul Thomas Wing went to see Jesus and praise God in heaven on October 15, 2023.

Paul was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on January 3, 1940 to Howard Thomas and Wilma Burgan (Meek) Wing, joining his sisters Roberta and Ardith, Mary, and Martha and Norma. They were the fourth generation of Thomas and Elizabeth Wing, who...

Paul W. Kiessling

Paul W. Kiessling

Oct 15, 2023

Paul W. Kiessling, age 99, of Ceresco, died on Sunday morning, October 15, 2023 in the loving care of his family and caregivers at the Colonial House West in Marshall Township.

Paul was born on May 3, 1924, at home in Hillsdale to Erwin W. and Audre R. (Martin) Kiessling.  When he was 2 years old his...

Dorothy Kay (Eisenhauer)  Gordon

Dorothy Kay (Eisenhauer) Gordon

Oct 13, 2023

Dorothy Kay (Eisenhauer) Gordon, 75, of Marshall, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Dorothy was born in Marshall, Michigan on December 15, 1947 to Fred G. and Dorothy (Smith) Eisenhauer. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1966 and went on to Johnson and Wales University, College of Culinary Sciences in Charleston, South Carolina. Dorothy worked...

Darryl Lee McCormack

Darryl Lee McCormack

Oct 13, 2023

Darryl lee McCormack, 61, of Marshall, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.

He was born on October 19, 1961 to Kenneth and Darlene (Dummitt) McCormack in Wayne, Michigan. Darryl is survived by his wife, Natalia (Embry) McCormack; parents; two daughters and brothers, Barry and Steve.

A private celebration of life service will be held...

Kevin Wayne Heisler

Kevin Wayne Heisler

Oct 12, 2023

Kevin Wayne Heisler, 52, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 22, 1971 to Larry and Sherry (Whitney) Smith in Battle Creek, Michigan.Kevin was a graduate of Bellevue High School. He was a longtime meat cutter and deer processor in the Bellevue area. Kevin’s favorite...

Arthur "Art" Eli Simmons

Arthur "Art" Eli Simmons

Oct 12, 2023

Arthur "Art" Eli Simmons, 90, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Reflections Memory Care in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was born on August 9, 1933 to William and Lilly (Linn) Simmons in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

On October 24, 1953, Art married Margaret “Peg” Waidely in Marshall, Michigan. Art served during...

Willard "Bill" L. Drumm

Willard "Bill" L. Drumm

Oct 12, 2023

Willard “Bill” LaVern Drumm, 83, of Battle Creek passed away suddenly on October 12, 2023, at his home. Bill was born in Homer, Michigan on December 20, 1939, to Clarence and Mabel Drumm. On December 9, 1978, Bill married the love of his life Robin, and she proceeded him in death.

Bill was a truck driver for...

Robert Cecil Rapp

Robert Cecil Rapp

Oct 11, 2023

Robert Cecil Rapp, born August 9, 1946, in Marshall, Michigan to Ethel Amsler and Earl Rapp. Robert passed away on October 11, 2023. He married the love of his life, Marcella R. Little Hubbard.

Robert loved his family, hunting, fishing, collecting things, farming, and playing cards. Robert worked for McGraw in Albion until they closed, and then...

Jill Ann Hasty

Jill Ann Hasty

Oct 10, 2023

Jill Ann Hasty, 30, of Tekonsha went to be with our Lord Tuesday, October 10th 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born on February 22nd 1993 to Brian and Sally (Neusbaum) Hasty in Marshall, Michigan. Jill was affectionately nicknamed “Jilly Bean,” by her Special Aunt, Chris Neusbaum and was referred to that by many. She attended Marshall...

James "Jim" Dee Becker

James "Jim" Dee Becker

Oct 9, 2023

James “Jim” Dee Becker passed away on October 9th, 2023, at the age of 61, after his battle with cancer. Jim was born on January 9th, 1962, to parents L.D. & Barbara Becker in Hastings, MI.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Rylee Becker; his parents, L.D. & Barbara Becker; his sisters, Cynthia (Dr. Robert) Dittoe, Cheri...

Judy K. (Shilling)  See

Judy K. (Shilling) See

Oct 5, 2023

Judy K See, 77, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

She was born on July 22, 1946 to Kenneth and Evelyn (Sharp) Shilling in Marshall, Michigan.

On November 11, 1966 Judy married Lyle in Olivet, Michigan at Olivet Congregational Church..

Judy enjoyed her longstanding Wednesday girls...

Jean Pepper (Hayes)  Rogers

Jean Pepper (Hayes) Rogers

Oct 3, 2023

Jean Pepper Rogers, passed away on Tuesday, 3 October 2023 in Escondido, California just short of her 95th birthday.

Jean was born in Pioneer, Kentucky on 5 November 1928, to Harvey and Mildred (Pepper) Hayes. She completed her high schooling at and graduated from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky in 1950, majoring in music.  She taught music briefly before marrying...

Marlene Janette (Palmer)  Kinne

Marlene Janette (Palmer) Kinne

Oct 3, 2023

Marlene Janette (Palmer) Kinne, 90, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She passed away after withstanding a lengthy illness, which slowed her down, but it did not stop her. She handled it with her usual positive attitude.

Marlene was the firstborn of Fred and Lucille...

Trisha Danielle George

Trisha Danielle George

Oct 2, 2023

Trisha Danielle George, 35, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 14, 1988 to Floyd and Pamela Streets-George in Marshall, Michigan. On October 9, 2019 Trisha married April Grove.

Trisha graduated from Homer High School in 2006 where she excelled in...

Betty Jean (Adams)  O'Dell-Blue

Betty Jean (Adams) O'Dell-Blue

Oct 2, 2023

Betty Jean (Adams) O’Dell-Blue, 98, of Marshall, passed away surrounded by family on October 2, 2023.

Betty was born on August 8, 1925 to Shirley E. and Zellah M. (VanSyckle) Adams in Barry County, Michigan. She was formerly a Legal Secretary for many years at the Belcher Auction Company in Marshall.

Betty married Robert F....

Scott Kendrick Beebe

Scott Kendrick Beebe

Sep 30, 2023

Scott Kendrick Beebe, 61, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after battling a long illness.

He was born on May 31, 1962 to Lee and Beverly Austensen) Beebe in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Scott was a 1980 graduate of Marshall High School.

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Julie "Julia" Ann (Bush)  Stone

Julie "Julia" Ann (Bush) Stone

Sep 29, 2023

Julia "Julie" Ann (Bush) Stone, 86, of Bellevue, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Julie was born on October 9, 1936 to COL Newton Gale and Catherine (Nelis) Bush in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Julie worked for many years as a Registered Nurse.

Cremation has taken place and private services will be held by the...

Ronald W. Grable

Ronald W. Grable

Sep 29, 2023

Ronald W. Grable, 92, of Marshall, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 30, 1931 to Edward and Louise (Chapman) Grable in Plainwell, Michigan. Ronald was a factory worker for Eaton Corporation and an avid Farmer.

In June of 1950 he married Loretta...

Donna Jean (Morgan)  Weller

Donna Jean (Morgan) Weller

Sep 26, 2023

Donna Jean Weller, 73, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was joined in death by her husband John Weller Sr., parents, and siblings.

Donna was born on November 10, 1949 to Donald and Isabella (Whitman) Morgan in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was a devoted homemaker.

Donna enjoyed shopping, going fishing, playing...

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