All Obituaries

Donna Rewa, 69, of Marshall died on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her home. Donna was born on June 27, 1952, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Alexzander and Emma Lou (Cornette) Hall. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1970, and later would earn an associate degree in nursing. Donna was a home maker and stayed home and raised her family. She enjoyed painting, knitting, and crocheting. Donna also enjoyed reading her bible and doing her bible studies. She is survived by her daughters, Joann...

Doreen F. Kiplinger, 83, passed away on July 22, 2021. Full obituary and arrangements will be posted as soon as available. Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Marshall Chapel

Nancy L. Stone, 89, passed away on July 22, 2021. Full obituary and arrangements will be posted as soon as available. Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Marshall Chapel

Kimberley R. (Stanley) Bailey, 52 of Homer died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home. Kim was born on August 14, 1968, in Jacksonville to Susan (Lamb) and George Stanley. She graduated from Palestine High School in Palestine, Texas. On April 17, 1992, she married Kevin D. Bailey in Kentucky. Kimberley enjoyed her life as a homemaker and absolutely treasured her grandchildren, as well as her grandcats :-). She was a very strong, confident woman, always willing to help...

Ruth Ann Carney, 77, of Burlington, MI passed away at her home on July 18, 2021. Ruth was born on July 02, 1944, in Olivet, MI to the late Harold Arthur and Rhea Nelly DePew Lincoln. She was united in marriage with William "Lee" O'Brien, who preceded her in death. She later married Dale Carney, who also preceded her in death. Ruth worked as a Machine Operator for Quality Springs TOGO in Coldwater for twenty-five years, retiring in 2008. She loved to play Bingo and go to the...

Eleanor Frances Housman, 83, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Eleanor was born on August 31, 1937 in Plainwell, Michigan to Rudolph S. and Bernice L. (Hicks) Bullock. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1955, continued at Eastern Michigan University graduating with her B.S. in Library Science and English. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University in 1965. Eleanor married Charles V....

Janine Kaye Robinson, 57, of Springfield, MI passed away on July 15, 2021, under hospice care in Springfield, MI. She was born on July 13, 1964, in Battle Creek, MI to parents David K. and Beverly J. Orns. Janine graduated from Marshall High School in 1981, has been employed by TRMI of Battle Creek, MI for many years, and truly enjoyed a lifelong love for horses. Janine is survived by her brother, Martin Grandy of Battle Creek, MI; stepfather, John Orns of Battle Creek, MI; stepmother,...

Phyllis A. Reed, 86 of Battle Creek died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Sunnyside Adult Foster Care Home after battling cancer for over 35 years. Phyllis was born on December 10, 1934, in Marshall to Kenneth and Genevieve (Casey) Pemberton. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1952. She married Buell Wales in 1952, and their marriage ended in divorce. In 1958, she married Clyde J. Reed in Marshall. He preceded her in death in 1980. Phyllis worked in the finance department...

Bill F. Hall, Sr., 82, of East Leroy, MI passed away on July 13, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Hospice in Battle Creek, MI. Bill was born on March 06, 1939, in Dayton, TN to parents Roscoe and Elsie (Dagley) Hall. Bill was a graduate of Spring City High School, Spring City, TN in 1956. He worked as a Tool & Die Maker for General Motors retiring in 1998 after 30 years of service and enjoyed a lifetime of farming. Bill attended South Side Bible Church for many years. He enjoyed vacationing with...

Mary Lou Vogt, 90, of Battle Creek, formerly of Bellevue passed away on July 12, 2021 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Battle Creek. Mary Lou was born on December 18, 1930 in Bellevue to Charles S. and Doris (Augustine) Otto. She was in the top ten of the 1948 graduating class of Bellevue High School and married Gordon Vogt on July 18, 1948, sadly he passed away on October 30, 1989. Mary Lou was a member of Bellevue United Methodist Church and in the church choir for over 50 years, the United...