All Obituaries

James Donald Dake, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away June 28, 2022. James was born on March 5, 1934, to James Harrison Dake and Rose Ethel Bush in Mtn. Grove, MO. James married C. Nadine Coffman in 1951. They have four children. Eugene (Shellie) Dake, David (Nancy) Dake, Kathy (Greg) Hoxie, Brian (Becky) Dake. His family includes fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. James was predeceased by his wife, Nadine, in 2021; one grandson; and siblings Linus (May) Dake,...

Gary Wayne Norman, 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 13, 2022, at home surrounded by the loving support of his family. He was born on October 8, 1949, to Wayne and Bobbie (Fogleson) Norman in Battle Creek, Michigan. Gary was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Class of 1967 and attended Northwood Institute. Prior to retirement, Gary worked as President for Norman Foods and lived in Battle Creek, Michigan his entire life. He was an avid golfer to say the least; Gary was...

Russell D. “Rusty” Cummins, age 61, a lifelong resident of Tekonsha, died at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo on May 31,2022 where he was taken after being stricken unexpectedly.  His loving family was by his side throughout his final care. Rusty was born on August 30, 1960, in Coldwater to William E. and Betty Jean (Upston) Cummins.  He grew up in Tekonsha attending Tekonsha schools. While in high school he enjoyed playing high school team sports.   He...

Carl O. Hansen of Marshall, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the age of 77. Carl was born in Sparta, Michigan on July 26, 1944.  Upon graduation from Sparta High School in 1962, Carl furthered his education by obtaining an Associate Degree from Ferris State University. Carl honorably served his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Eaton Corporation in Marshall from which he retired in 1999. Preceding him in death...

Sadie Jane Sundberg, 30, of Marshall, passed away on June 14, 2022, in Marshall, Michigan. She was born on July 18, 1991, to Cynthia (West) Hindenach and the late, Keith L. Sundberg in Marshall, Michigan. Sadie loved singing, she enjoyed art work, drawing, and swimming, as well as fishing and mushroom hunting with her dad. Sadie is survived by her mother, Cindy and stepdad, David Hindenach of Marshall; her three children, Aiden, Jayce, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her father;...

Rex M. Smith, 72, of Marshall, passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born to James M. and Ozelle (Tucker) Smith in Allred, TN on June 19, 1950. Rex was a graduate of Battle Central High School, Class of 1968. He worked as a Network Engineer. On August 8, 1987, he married Sue Shafe in Battle Creek, Michigan. Rex enjoyed golf and Michigan Football. Rex is survived by his loving wife, Sue; sister, Brenda Smith of Kalamazoo, MI; brother, Dale Smith of Kalamazoo, MI; and brother-in-law, Steven...

Keith Allen Moon, 64, of Olivet, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at home. He was born on September 19, 1957 in Lapeer, Michigan and was adopted a year later and raised with his sister by Caroll and Margaret "Peggy" (Johnson) Moon in Olivet, Michigan. On May 18, 1990 he married Donna MacNamee in Olivet, Michigan. Keith started working with Crandell Brother's Trucking in Charlotte, Michigan on April 24, 2014.  He loved working at Crandall’s as a truck...

With sadness and love, the family of Helen Marie Brzycki, 89, of Olivet, Michigan, announces her passing on Monday, June 13, 2022. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on June 15, 1932 to Joseph and Mary (Solar) Maresh in Marshall, Michigan. On June 25, 1949, she married Zygmunt Brzycki at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshall, Michigan. Helen was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue, Michigan and the PNA Club in Battle Creek,...

Krista Lasky Lewis, 41, of Albion, MI, passed on June 11, 2022, in Marshall, Michigan. She was born on October 19, 1980, to Greg and Lori (Hill) Lasky, in Battle Creek, MI. She lived in Marshall for most of her life, attending Marshall schools and graduating from Marshall High School, with the class of 1999. She worked at Felpausch for many years, starting at the store in Marshall, and later joining the staff in Albion. Krista loved listening to music. She also loved to draw. She especially...

Phyllis May Keiper, 94, of Marshall passed away April 23, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1927, the eleventh of twelve children for Goldie Irene (Cooper) Bowers and Andrew (Fred) Bowers. On April 20, 1946, after WWII ended, she married Paul R. Keiper of Marshall where they resided for the duration of their married lives. Phyllis was a member of the Rice Creek Community Church and an active member in the community. She retired August 31, 2010, after working 33 years for Progressive Dynamics,...