"Your Family Members and Friends In Our Care”

Apr 22, 2006

David Perry Foster, age 81, of Marshall died Friday, April 22, 2006, at Oaklawn Hospital.Mr. Foster was born on October 25, 1924, in Marshall to Walter John and Martha (Perry) Foster. He was a life long resident of Marshall and was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of 1942. Following his graduation he served in the United States Navy,...

Apr 21, 2006

DOUGLAS C. BLOWERS Douglas C. Blowers, age 40, of Fredonia Township, died on Friday ,April 21, 2006 in Fredonia Township at Old 27 South and F Drive South as the result of a car-motorcycle accident. Doug was born Jan. 8, 1966 in Marshall to William E. Blowers and Twila D. (Lewis) Blowers. He has lived here all of his life,...

Apr 21, 2006

Alana Elizabeth Johnson and Kalissa Lee Johnson, twin infant daughters of Krystal Ryan and Anthony Johnson of Battle Creek were born dead on Friday, April 21, 2006 at Oaklawn Hospital.Also survived by maternal grandparents, Robert Ryan and Etta Dunmire both of Battle Creek; step-mother, Katerina Stokr of Battle Creek; maternal great grandparents, Harry Ryan of Battle Creek and Michael and...

Apr 19, 2006

DOLLY J. VINCENT Dolly J. Vincent, age 77, of Marshall, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at her home while surrounded by the loving care of her family. Dolly was born Nov. 6, 1928 in Croswell to Roscoe and Lucinda (McGuire) Denison. She graduated from Croswell High School in 1946. She then went to work as an IBM keypunch operator for...

Apr 18, 2006

CARL J. "BUD" HARDWICK Carl J. "Bud" Hardwick, age 74, of Fredonia Township, Marshall, died at Battle Creek Health Systems Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Bud was born March 4, 1932 to Charles and Bernadine (Rimmer) Hardwick in Fredonia Township on 13 and ½ Mile Road, one mile from where he lives now. He attended Houston School, and has lived in...

Apr 18, 2006

DOROTHY J. BELTZ STARRING Dorothy J. "Dort" Beltz Starring, age 78, of Ceresco, died Tuesday evening, April 18, 2006 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends. Dort was born Feb. 20, 1928 in Redfield, South Dakota to Edward I. and Winnie May (Johnson) Crites. She moved to Jackson as a child with her family. After some creative paperwork...

Apr 12, 2006

Harry E. Simons Demski, age 69, of Quincy, died at his home on Wednesday night, April 12, 2006. Harry was born March 15, 1937 in Girard Township. He was the son of Donald B. and Theresa (Rakoske) Simons. Harry was raised by his grandparents Tony and Anna Rakoske in the farm house he was born in. He lived all of...

Apr 6, 2006

Harold F. McLainHarold F. McLain, age 91, of Marshall died Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Oaklawn Hospital.Mr. McLain was born on June 11, 1914 in McBain to Frank H. and Ethel (Shreve) McLain. Harold had lived in the Marshall area the majority of his life, living in Ohio for a short time. He attended school in Marshall and then Barber...

Apr 4, 2006

Lester O. LoyerLester O. "Cook" Loyer, age 76, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Select Specialty Hospital with his loving wife by his side.Mr. Loyer was born on August 9, 1929 in Marshall to Lester E. and Myrtle (Delaney) Loyer. He was a life long resident of this area and attended the old one room Capital School...

Apr 2, 2006

FRANCES L. (THUNDER) ENGELTERFrances L. (Thunder) Engelter, 95, of Marshall, died on Sunday, April 02, 2006, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall.Mrs. Engelter was born on July 18, 1910, in Eckford Township, to Lewis J. and Harriet (Booth) Thunder. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1928. On June 26, 1930 she married Leonard H. Engelter in Marshall. He preceded her...

Apr 2, 2006

DONALD R. AMSLERDonald Robert Amsler, age 58, of Marshall died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Battle Creek Select Specialty Hospital.Mr. Amsler was born on May 20, 1947 in Marshall to Harold R. and Roberta "Bobbie" (McCray) Amsler. Don was a life long resident of this area and was a graduate of Harper Creek High School, class of 1965. He attended...

Apr 1, 2006

Helen joined her husband Lawrence "Mac" McAuliffe peacefully on Saturday morning April 1, 2006.Helen was born August 29, 1926 in Marshall at Oaklawn Hospital to Rachel (Gillette) and William Allen Stuart. Helen and her sister Ellen (Stuart) Reyer were the first surviving twins born at Oaklawn delivered by Dr. Claude S. Hale, as celebrated during the hospital''s 80th anniversary last...

Mar 29, 2006

Rose Mary (Wilkerson) McKeague, age 76, of Marshall, died at her home on Wednesday night, March 29, 2006. She was able to stay at her home because of the loving care of her family in her final time here. Rose was born Feb. 24, 1930 in Marshall to Clyde E. and Vernia D. (Price) Wilkerson. She has lived in Marshall...

Mar 29, 2006

MELISSA KAY HOULDSWORTH Melissa Kay (Sebring) Hallock Houldsworth, age 41, of Homer, returned home to her Lord Wednesday night, March 29, 2006 at her home with her family and faithful dog Cassie by her side. Melissa was born July 1, 1964 . She was the daughter of David L. and Beverly (Minor) Sebring. Melissa attended and graduated from Marshall Public...

Mar 26, 2006

Kary A. Howard Olsen, age 33, of Ceresco, died at Borgess Medical Center, Sunday evening, March 26, 2006. She was taken there after being stricken unexpectedly at her home. Kary was born June 18, 1972 at the family farm home in Emmett Township to James L. and Florence E. "Flo" (Davenport) Howard. Three days after her birth, Kary''s mother bundled...

Feb 28, 2006

William"Bill" Earl Bryant, 64, of Bellevue, MI died on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, peacefully at home. Mr. Bryant was born on August 6, 1941 in Danville, Virginia, to Clyde A. and Pauline F. (Clifton) Bryant. He graduated from George Washington High School, in Danville in 1959. Mr. Bryant earned his journeymen''s card in hot lead printing right out of high...

Sep 4, 1996

IAN NATHANIAL DUNN (September 4, 1996 - March 3, 2009) - our little "Bubbie

Jan 1, 1970

In Loving Memory of Shelley Rose (Judy) Butler.

Shelley Rose Butler, affectionately known as “Mimi” by her adoring grandchildren, was a cherished wife, mother, daughter, aunt, friend and matriarch who passed away at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness that will forever be remembered...

Jan 1, 1970

James Andrew Mestemaker, 52, of Austin, TX, passed away unexpectedly in August 2023.

James was born on May 30, 1971, to Ginger (VanZant) Hall and Duane Mestemaker in Marshall, MI. After James graduated from Marshall High School in 1989, he went on to study movie production and animation at Lansing Community College.

James was an...

Jan 1, 1970

Terry J. Mahrle, 61, of Battle Creek, former owner of Mahrle’s Harley-Davidson Dealership in Battle Creek and current owner of Cereal City Classic Cars, died of natural causes at home on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Terry was born on September 18, 1961 in Marshall to Gary G. and Virginia A. “Ginny” (Warman) Mahrle.  He spent most of...