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E. Scott Brownell

E. Scott Brownell

Sep 21, 2024

E. Scott Brownell, 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born on July 18, 1958 in Battle Creek, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas Alan and Mary Louise (Blakeman) Brownell. In his younger years he was a member of DeMolay, graduated from Lakeview High School and...

James "Jim" Bryson Gardner

James "Jim" Bryson Gardner

Sep 19, 2024

James "Jim" Bryson Gardner, 89, of Homer, passed away on September 19, 2024 at his family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 1, 1934 to Kenny Ross and Audra (Allen) Gardner in Jewett, Ohio. While working for Oaklawn Hospital, he met Connie (Blue) Willis. On May 2, 1998 they got married in Marshall. Jim joined...

Thomas Jefferson Miller

Thomas Jefferson Miller

Sep 16, 2024

Thomas Jefferson Miller, 90, passed away on September 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Thomas was born March 1, 1934, to Fred and Minerva (Prater) Miller in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He moved to Indiana then Parma, Michigan before settling in Homer. On January 31, 1953, Thomas and Minnie May were married in Jackson, Michigan. 

Thomas worked as a mechanic...

Clifford "Dean" D. Webber

Clifford "Dean" D. Webber

Sep 14, 2024

Clifford Dean Webber, 77, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

He was born on August 27, 1947 to Kenneth and Dorothy (Ransom) Webber in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Dean was a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1967. He entered the United States Army on September 19, 1967 in Detroit,...

Felix Stanley Czuk

Felix Stanley Czuk

Sep 14, 2024

Felix Stanley Czuk was born on October 6, 1931, in Kalamazoo, MI to Jacob and Stella Czuk, both immigrants from Poland. He passed in his sleep on September 14, 2024, literally holding the hand of his beloved bride of 61 years, Irene Czuk, who also immigrated from Poland after WWII. He lived his life as a model husband, father, grandfather...

Barbara "Barb" Ann Hoyle

Barbara "Barb" Ann Hoyle

Sep 12, 2024

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...

Lionel "Lonny" E. McCone

Lionel "Lonny" E. McCone

Sep 11, 2024

Lonny E. McCone, 78, of Homer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home.

He was born on August 10, 1946 to Clarence and Ina (Smith) McCone in Albion, Michigan.

On November 6, 1965, Lonny married Marilyn Hoaglin in Homer, Michigan. He graduated from Homer High School and soon after was drafted into the United States Army.

He along with his...

Dona Lee Johnston

Dona Lee Johnston

Sep 8, 2024

Dona Lee Johnston (nee Hampton), 91, passed away September 8, 2024, at her home in Marshall. Dona was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 8, 1933, to Gladys and Walter Hampton.

She attended school in Chillicothe and was an avid youth bicyclist, winning community races on more than one occasion. As a young girl she made many friends, some of whom...

Linda Kay Gleason

Linda Kay Gleason

Sep 6, 2024

Linda Kay Gleason, 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of Montebello, California passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. 

She was born on November 20, 1955 to John and Annie (Dickson) Webster in Rivera, California. 

On June 16, 1974 she married Michael Gleason in Los Angeles, California, sadly he passed away on December 26, 2008.

After graduating from...

Renae Marcia Holm

Renae Marcia Holm

Sep 6, 2024

Renae Marcia Holm, 62, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1962 to Frank Berleue and Margie (Howard) Russel in Marshall, MI. She graduated from Marshall High School. Renae married Jon G. Holm on August 28, 1982 in Battle Creek.

Renae enjoyed spending time with...

Thelma Louise Eberhard

Thelma Louise Eberhard

Sep 6, 2024

Our beloved mother, Thelma Louise Eberhard of Ceresco, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2024, she was 96 years old.

Thelma was born in Rockport, Tennessee on August 31, 1928, to Wesley and Charlzie (Barnes) Brannon. They moved their family to Michigan when she was a young child. Thelma graduated from Marshall High School in 1946, where...

Betty Ellen Veatch

Betty Ellen Veatch

Sep 6, 2024

Betty Ellen Veatch, 96, of Homer, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by many of her loving family. She leaves behind a glowing legacy of love, compassion and selflessness that will always be remembered by her family, friends and everyone who knew her. 

Betty was born October 20, 1927, in Mason, Illinois, to Homer and Freda...

Bruce Edward Broughton

Bruce Edward Broughton

Sep 5, 2024

Bruce Edward Broughton, 67, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on September 5, 2024 at the Wing's of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan. 

He was born on February 14, 1957 to Edward "Charlie" and Jean (Patton) Broughton in Battle Creek, Michigan. 

On April 12, 1980, Bruce married Debra Perkins in Battle Creek, Michigan sadly she passed away on June 30, 2009.

 Bruce was...

Denny Joe Stahly

Denny Joe Stahly

Sep 3, 2024

Denny Joe Stahly, 61, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home, of Stiff Person Syndrome. 

He was born on October 1, 1962 to Dewain Stahly and Margaret (Criner) Stahly-Harvey in Goshen, Indiana. 

Denny was a 1982 graduate of Coldwater High School. After high school, he headed to Denver Colorado to Auto Body school. On May 17, 1997...

Heather Lynn Camburn

Heather Lynn Camburn

Sep 2, 2024

Heather Lynn Camburn, 56, of Mattawan, passed away on September 2, 2024 at the Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on March 27, 1968 to William and Shirley (Davis) Camburn in Durand, MI. Heather worked as a Home Health Aide. She enjoyed painting, doing puzzles, arts and crafts and quilting. Heather loved her dog, Swiffer.

Heather is survived...

Ronald Neil Matheison

Ronald Neil Matheison

Sep 1, 2024

March 21, 1937 ~ September 1, 2024

Ron was a loyal, loving husband of 43 years to Diane who proceeded him in death 7 years ago.

Ron was a caring, loving father to his children, Laural (Dickson) Henry, Neil (Nan) Matheison, Lisa (Gary) Evans, Bruce Matheison, Ron Matheison, Dawn (Derek) Katz, Kirk Matheison, Tracy (Sheila) Matheison and Tammy Peterfish who proceeded him...

Robert William Pierce

Robert William Pierce

Aug 31, 2024

Robert William Pierce, 76, Marshall, Michigan, passed away at home on August 31 after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was the son of William and Sadie (Hohmann) Pierce (both deceased) of Delaware County, PA. 

Bob graduated from Chichester High School, Boothwyn, PA, where he ran track and field. On a track scholarship Bob attended Ohio Wesleyan University and...

Richard "Dick" Kellogg

Richard "Dick" Kellogg

Aug 31, 2024

Richard (Dick) Taylor Kellogg, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born July 6, 1938 to Robert Conrad Kellogg and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Kellogg. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1957. He was married to Bonnie Berger (now Visser) with whom he had his children, Kevin, Kelly...

Carrie Helen Magnusson

Carrie Helen Magnusson

Aug 30, 2024

Carrie Helen Magnusson, 92, formerly of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Best Care Plus West in Marshall, Michigan.

Known better by her middle name, Helen was born on April 12, 1932, to Guy and Opal (Tyler) Whittle in Henderson County, Tennessee. As a child, she and her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she...

Michael Richard Conley

Michael Richard Conley

Aug 30, 2024

Michael Richard Conley passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1946, in Marshall, Michigan, to Robert and Lorna Conley. Although legally born on November 9, 1946, his mother always remembered his arrival as November 12, 1946, a testament to the cherished memories she held.

Michael's spirited nature was evident from...

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