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Jacqueline Kay (Courtright) Brankovich

December 6, 1947 — December 26, 2022

Marshall

Jacqueline Kay Brankovich, age 75, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, with her family at her side.

Jackie was born on December 6, 1947, in Albion, MI, to the late Lorraine Courtright and Waneta (Cornell) Courtright. She received her Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College and then received her Bachelors Degree from Sienna Heights. She worked at the Federal Center in Battle Creek for the Defense Re-utilization Marketing Services, retiring after twenty-seven years of service. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshall, where she taught catechism. She bowled in several leagues. Jackie enjoyed her time with her friends Evon, Barb, Jean, and Donna in their book club. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, but especially any time spent with her great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.

Jackie was united in marriage with Peter Douglas Brankovich on August 22, 1969. Doug survives her along with their daughter, Shanda (Norm) Vaughn; three grandchildren, Taylor (fiancé, Nathan Marsh) Brankovich, Jailyn Langston, and Alek Brankovich; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Brankovich, Teegan March, Gage O’Neill, and Westley Brankovich; two sisters, Sharon Pearson and Debbie Case; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Waneta Courtright; son, Scott Brankovich; and two sisters, Judy Drew and Rosemary Hulka.

Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 US Hwy 27 N, Marshall, MI 49068. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 212 W. Hanover St, Marshall, MI 49068. Following the Mass, a graveside service will take place in Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall. Memorial contributions may be given to Marshall Ambulance Service or St. Mary Catholic Church. Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, sign the guest book, and leave messages for the family.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, March 17, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services

723 US Highway 27 North, Marshall, MI 49068

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Memorial Mass

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Mary Catholic Church (Marshall)

, Marshall, MI 49068

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Graveside Ceremony

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

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