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U. Franklin "Frank" Shirley

U. Franklin "Frank" Shirley

Mar 14, 2024

U. Franklin “Frank” Shirley, 70, of Cape Coral, Florida and Marshall, Michigan passed away on March 14, 2024 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born on January 23, 1954 to Guffery and Modene (White) Shirley in Marshall. Frank was an avid fisher and loved to ride his prized Harley Davidson motorcycles. He spent his summers in Michigan where he laid...

Mary E. Mowrer

Mary E. Mowrer

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Mowrer, 89, of Bellevue, passed away on March 14, 2024 at her home in Bellevue, MI. She was born on November 18, 1934 to John Henry and Margaret (Brock) Pritchett in Bedford, England. She married William Fredrick Mowrer, Jr. on March 17, 1962 in New Philadelphia, OH and he preceded her on October 27, 2021.  

 

Mary loved to...

David Ratliff

David Ratliff

Mar 13, 2024

David Ratliff, age 75, of Marshall died at Alamo Cove nursing and Rehab Center in Kalamazoo Michigan on March 13, 2024, with his loving children by his side. Mr. Ratliff was born on April 3, 1948, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Sanford and Sadie (Slusher) Ratliff. He was a graduate of Marshall High School. David worked at Harvard Industries of Albion...

Theresa "Terri" Ann Bergstresser

Theresa "Terri" Ann Bergstresser

Mar 13, 2024

Theresa “Terri” Ann Bergstresser, 54, of Marshall, passed away on March 13, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born on August 17, 1969 to Robert and Daisy (Leaf) Lenz in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated from Harper Creek High School. She married Jeffrey Bergstresser on October 27, 2004 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Terri worked for J & L...

Dennis B. Phillips

Dennis B. Phillips

Mar 12, 2024

Dennis Barry Phillips, 71, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on March 12, 2024 at his home in Marshall. He was born on January 6, 1953 to David Burt and Patsy Pauline (McCoin) Phillips in Waltham, MA. Denny married Gail Warsop in Marshall, Michigan. Denny worked as a Manager for Walters-Dimmick Petroleum. He was the manager for Johnny’s Shell Station.  

 

He...

Betty Lou Endsley

Betty Lou Endsley

Mar 12, 2024

Betty Endsley, 65, of Bellevue, died on March 12, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI surrounded by her loving family.Betty was born on February 16, 1959, to Samuel and Margaret (Falor) Kimbler in Newberry, MI. She graduated from Bellevue High School. Betty married Jack Lee Endsley on June 16, 1978 in Newberry, MI and worked as a Cook for...

Karen Kay Fox

Karen Kay Fox

Mar 11, 2024

Karen Kay Fox, 81, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on November 10, 1942 to Romane and Angeline (Meyers) Scherschligt in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

On August 22, 1964 she married Paul Thomas Fox at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota., sadly he passed away on April...

John Louis Bibbings

John Louis Bibbings

Mar 10, 2024

John L. Bibbings, 92, of Marshall, passed away on March 10, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, MI. He was born on November 11, 1931 to Harvey H. and Verina (Rowse) Bibbings in Battle Creek, MI. On December 8, 1951 he married Joan M. McManus in Battle Creek and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2006. John served in...

Christopher Charles Purucker

Christopher Charles Purucker

Mar 5, 2024

Christopher Charles Purucker, 75, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on March 4, 2024 at the MediLodge of Marshall, MI. He was born on July 3, 1948 in Tecumseh, MI to Leo & Dorothy (Easton) Purucker. On May 3, 1970 he married Arlene Schonschack. 

He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1967 and was a dog handler in the Security Forces....

Rosemary Godby

Rosemary Godby

Mar 4, 2024

Rosemary Godby, 88, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 19, 1935 to Arba and Iva (Bloss) Dennis in Battle Creek.On October 30, 1957 she married Ray Godby in Detroit, Michigan, sadly he passed away on November 11, 2011. Rosemary graduated...

Philip Melvin Wuori

Philip Melvin Wuori

Mar 4, 2024

Philip Melvin Wuori, 91, died March 4th, 2024 in Marshall Michigan.  He was born April 20, 1932 in Mohawk Michigan, the son of Urho and Ester (Johnson) Wuori.  The family later lived and farmed in Pelkie Michigan.  Philip attended Baraga High School, graduating with the Class of 1950.  Philip was a proud Finnish American, and studied both Finland, and the...

Gail L. Mahnke

Gail L. Mahnke

Mar 2, 2024

Gail Lea Mahnke, age 80, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on her 80th birthday, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek, Michigan after a long and tenacious struggle for wellness. While mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting, Gail met each new adversity and challenge with a never-ending grace and dignity and with an unceasing gratitude...

Christina "Chris" Victoria Weiss

Christina "Chris" Victoria Weiss

Feb 29, 2024

Christina "Chris" Victoria Weiss, 71, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.  She was born on December 27, 1952 to Milan and Elsie "Mema" (Lick) Lonchar in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.Coming from a long line of family painter’s, Chris followed in their...

John F. Townsend

John F. Townsend

Feb 27, 2024

John F. Townsend, age 90, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 22, 1933, to Harley and Nellie (Teeter) Townsend in Castleton Township, Michigan. He was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Class of 1951. John began college at Michigan State University, transferring to Western Michigan...

Harriet Jean Rugg

Harriet Jean Rugg

Feb 25, 2024

Harriet J. Rugg, 88, passed away on February 25, 2024, at her home in Bellevue, MI. Born on June 20, 1935, she was the daughter of Ernest “Jack” and Estella (Minty) Mahoney. Harriet married her beloved husband, Frederick W. Rugg on September 5, 1954. He proceeded her in death on March 11, 2008.

Harriet was a graduate of Bellevue High School,...

Opal "Bo" Newsome

Opal "Bo" Newsome

Feb 23, 2024

Opal "Bo" Newsome, 87, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services in Charlotte, Michigan.  

She was born on December 12, 1936 to Gordon and Molly (Newsome) Newsome in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Opal worked at G. C. Murphy and Company Dime Store as a clerk in Pikeville, Kentucky for many years. Upon arriving...

Margarita Cruz

Margarita Cruz

Feb 22, 2024

Margarita Cruz, a devoted mother, cherished matriarch, and faithful servant of God, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 22, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 22, 1933, Margarita's life was a testament to strength, love, and unwavering faith.

With boundless love and incredible strength, Margarita raised 11 children, single-handedly guiding her family through life's challenges after...

Glenn A. Frye

Glenn A. Frye

Feb 21, 2024

Glenn A. Frye, age 89, of Marshall, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek.

He was born on November 7, 1934 to Glenn A. and Edith M. (Steele) Frye in Kalamazoo. 

Glenn was a 1953 graduate of Portage Central High School. On April 15, 1953, he married Ethel May Halliwill in Lansing, sadly...

William "Bill" Cole

William "Bill" Cole

Feb 21, 2024

William "Bill" Cole, 80, of Olivet, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.  

He was born on December 31, 1943 to Jason and Emma (Patrick) Cole in Marshall Township, Michigan. He graduated from Marshall High School.

On August 18, 1963, Bill married Altha in Marshall, Michigan. After a few odd jobs out of...

Angel L. Egnor

Angel L. Egnor

Feb 19, 2024

Angel L. Egnor, 53, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born on August 1, 1970, to Sandra (Squires) Burns and the late Richard W. Gore in Battle Creek, Michigan. Angel was a graduate of Harper Creek High School. 

She is survived by her loving husband, David;...

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