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Phyllis J. Sundberg

Phyllis J. Sundberg

Aug 25, 2024

Phyllis Jean Sundberg, 85, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her home.

Mrs. Sundberg was born on January 2, 1939, in Litchfield, Michigan to Charles and Evelyn (Mosher) Lindsey. On February 19, 1954, she married Dewey Lee Sundberg in Kentucky. He preceded her death on September 18, 2003.

Mrs. Sundberg was a lifelong resident of the Marshall area....

James "Jimmy" Harold Roan

James "Jimmy" Harold Roan

Aug 24, 2024

James Harold Roan, 72, of Homer, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, MI. He was born on February 26, 1952 to Kenneth and Mary (Dewey) Roan in Albion, MI. Jim graduated from Homer High School. He liked to visit with friends around Homer and be outside during the summer. Jim liked to ride his...

Carol Catherine Blake

Carol Catherine Blake

Aug 23, 2024

Carol Catherine Blake, 95, of Albion, passed away on August 23, 2024 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center in Springfield, MI. She was born on January 21, 1929 to Carl and Chrystal (Wyranch) Garland in Detroit, MI. Carol worked as a secretary for Valeron Corp. Carol married William E. Blake in February of 1950, even though they divorced, they...

Herbert John Palmer Jr.

Herbert John Palmer Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Herbert John Palmer Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side and his 6-year-old great granddaughter singing softly to him on August 21, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born April 24, 1941, to Herbert John Sr. and Ruth (Nelson) Palmer in Jackson, Michigan where he was raised.

Herbert preferred to be called John....

Connie Ann Mead

Connie Ann Mead

Aug 21, 2024

Connie Ann Hurd-Mead, 73, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1951, in Corbin, Kentucky to James and Ruby (Golden) Hurd. 

Connie was raised along with her brother Danny in Melvindale, Michigan. In middle school she met a group of girls who became known as the “Burnettes.” These...

James "Rip" M. Haley

James "Rip" M. Haley

Aug 19, 2024

James “Rip” Michael Haley, 76, of Bellevue, passed away on August 19, 2024, at home in Bellevue, Michigan surrounded by the love of his family. 

Rip was born on April 22, 1948, in Battle Creek where his parents, Larry and Edith (Colby) Adair raised him and his sister. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, in the Class of 1966....

Ruthanne Morris

Ruthanne Morris

Aug 17, 2024

Ruthanne Morris, age 80, passed away August 17, 2024, at Marshall Nursing and Rehab in Marshall, Michigan. She was born July 8, 1944, to John Robert and Marjorie (Berg) Dickert in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Ruthanne graduated from Pennfield High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. While in school, Ruthanne was a majorette. She worked as a waitress and bartender at Nottke’s. Ruthanne enjoyed...

Donald L Beattie

Donald L Beattie

Aug 17, 2024

Donald L. Beattie, age 79, of Marshall, died at The Villas at Winston Court on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in the loving care of his family and the staff.

Don was born on July 10, 1945, in Marshall to Leland James and Thelma (Waidelich) Beattie. He has lived in Marshall all his life, graduating from Marshall High School in 1963.

Don began...

Paul R. Schmidt

Paul R. Schmidt

Aug 16, 2024

Paul R. Schmidt, 88, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

He was born on August 3, 1936 to Paul and Gertrude (Behnke) Schmidt in Marshall, Michigan.

Paul was a graduate of Marshall High School and then continued at Michigan State University in their agricultural college.

On August 10, 1957 he married Judith...

June F. Johncock

June F. Johncock

Aug 16, 2024

June F. Johncock, age 90, was called home to Jesus on August 16, 2024, from her home in Olivet, Michigan. She was born to Fred and Laura (Blausey) Kunkel, September 11, 1933, in Shelbyville, Michigan. The family moved to a larger farm in Eaton Rapids in 1943 to raise onions. After graduating, she married Robert Johncock on December 31, 1952,...

James "Jim" Gary Robin

James "Jim" Gary Robin

Aug 13, 2024

James "Jim" Gary Robin, 84, of Marshall, Michigan, formerly of Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

He was born on April 13, 1940 to Raymond Robin and Margie (Ferrand) Hammond in Dearborn, Michigan. In November 1976 Jim married his last wife, Paula Strok, sadly she passed away on June 10,...

Kenneth "Ken" Wallen

Kenneth "Ken" Wallen

Aug 12, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Wallen, 69 of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the Laurels of Coldwater.

Born on October 1, 1954, to Frank and Rosa (Howard) Wallen, Sr. in Marshall, Michigan, he was raised there. Ken joined the United States Air Force and worked on SR-71 aircrafts, otherwise known as “Blackbirds”. While in the military, Ken had the opportunity...

Franklin "Frank" Dean Arnold Jr.

Franklin "Frank" Dean Arnold Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

Franklin “Frank” Dean Arnold Jr., 51, of Marshall, passed away on August 5, 2024 at his father’s residence in Springfield, MI. He was born on July 10, 1973 to Franklin Dean and JoAnn (Lepird) Arnold in Albion, MI. Frank graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. Frank worked for Tenneco in Marshall until he retired. After he retired, Frank worked...

Thomas "Tom" Raymond Sims

Thomas "Tom" Raymond Sims

Aug 5, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Raymond Sims, age 74, of Albion, Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2024, at his home.

Born on July 25, 1950, to Thomas and Shirley (Ballard) Sims in Albion, Michigan, Tom was a lifelong resident of Albion. He attended Albion High School, after graduating he attended Michigan State University where he received his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science. Tom...

Carol Dianne Ferguson

Carol Dianne Ferguson

Aug 2, 2024

Carol Dianne Ferguson, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on July 30, 1944 to Fred and Opal (Lowe) Shoemaker in Adrian, Michigan. 

Carol was a 1962 graduate of Marshall High School and then attended Kellogg Community College. Prior to being employed for 15+ years as an...

Linda Lee Minard

Linda Lee Minard

Aug 2, 2024

Linda Lee Minard, age 76, passed away August 2, 2024, at Medilodge of Marshall. She was born June 5, 1948, to Ralph and Keatha (Kinter) Ferguson in Detroit, Michigan.

Linda married Dewey Minard on June 5, 1971, in Galesburg, Michigan. She worked as a lab technician at the former Community Hospital and the Regional Medical Lab in Battle Creek, Michigan. Linda...

Georgia Gene Cordrey

Georgia Gene Cordrey

Jul 27, 2024

Georgia Gene Cordrey of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. 

She was born May 25, 1947, to George E. and Regina U. (Schnitzler) Cordrey in Marshall. During her childhood and teen years, her summers and school vacations were spent at the family’s cottage at Lyon Lake where she enjoyed playing with her...

Brandon Mark Beattie

Brandon Mark Beattie

Jul 26, 2024

Brandon Mark Beattie, 38, of Marshall, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. 

He was born on December 31, 1985, to Martin and Cindi (Kibler) Beattie in Marshall. He was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of 2004. He attended Ferris State University for Digital Animation and Game Design. In addition, Brandon attended...

Michelle Marie Edwards

Michelle Marie Edwards

Jul 24, 2024

Michelle Marie Edwards, 46, of Bellevue, went to be with her Lord on July 24, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek, Battle Creek MI. She was born on May 14, 1978 to Thomas M. and Jane M. (Osman) Edwards in Marshall, MI. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1996. 

She was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Olivet. Michelle...

Earnest Martin Branham

Earnest Martin Branham

Jul 23, 2024

Earnest Martin Branham, 81, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 23, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek in Battle Creek, MI. He was born on October 16, 1942 to Martin and Hazel (Risner) Blanton in Battle Creek, MI. Earnest graduated from Lakeview High School. He married Ruth McKenzie on May 10, 1965 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He worked as a Steam...

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