Barbara "Barb" Ann Hoyle

Barbara "Barb" Ann Hoyle, 83, of Springfield, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Oaks in Battle Creek, Michigan. 

She was born on September 12, 1941 to LaVerne and Kathryn (Klingeman) Shiffer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

In May of 1987, Barb married Robert Hoyle in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Barb worked as a packaging line supervisor for Kellogg Cereal Company in Battle Creek for 25 years, retiring in 2001.She was a longtime member of Westlake Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and the Kellogg 25 Year Club. Barb was an avid reader and animal lover. Cats were her favorite pet's as there were always many in her home. She enjoyed going out to eat with her friends and then going to the movies. Hosting Super Bowl parties with family and friends was an event they looked forward to as well as attending New Year's Eve parties.

Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Tammy (Randy) Saylor of Delton, Michigan and Wendy (Thomas) Lynn of Van Horne, Iowa; her stepdaughter, Ashley Hoyle; her grandchildren; Samuel Hubbell, Naomi Hubbell, Paul Hubbell, Ashton Hubbell, Alexis Lynn, Dakota (Tara) Lynn and Jaden Lynn; her great grandchildren, Emery Lynn and Halle Lynn and her brother, LaVerne Shiffer, Jr. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Hoyle.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date with burial to take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan (2500 Watkins Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49015) or the American Cancer Society (PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741).

Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 2838 Capital Ave. SW, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. Please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guest book or to leave the family condolences.