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Elizabeth "Marie" Lowe

Elizabeth "Marie" Lowe

Jul 20, 2024

Elizabeth “Marie” Lowe, 68, of Albion, Michigan, transitioned to her heavenly home when she heeded the call of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

She was born on May 19, 1956 to Onvie Lee Weatherall and Mildred Marie (Williams) Moore in Albion, Michigan. She attended and graduated from Albion Public Schools and attended Jackson Community College. On May...

Sallie Jo Maitre

Sallie Jo Maitre

Jul 20, 2024

Sallie Jo Maitre, 77, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 due to complications from surgery in December of 2023.

She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Joseph and Sally (McGuire) Maitre. Sallie Jo graduated from Lakeview High School and continued her education at Western Michigan University earning her bachelor’s degree in education. She started her teaching...

Luella Buckner

Luella Buckner

Jul 20, 2024

Luella Buckner, 83, of Marshall, passed away on July 20, 2024, at her home.

She was born on July 28, 1940, to Albert and Dorothy (Markham) Reed in Flint, Michigan. On December 17, 1970, Luella married Charles “Charlie” Buckner. They were married for over 40 years until his passing on February 28, 2012.

Luella was proud of her work in the Federal...

Brian M. Woodman

Brian M. Woodman

Jul 19, 2024

Brian M. Woodman, age 51, of Homer Michigan went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024.

He grew up in Homer and graduated from Homer High School in 1992. Some of Brian’s favorite things included fishing, bowling, wrestling and football, especially using Dallas Cowboys styled parts for his car.

Brian is survived by his loving mother, Kolean England of...

Deborah "Deb" Howland

Deborah "Deb" Howland

Jul 19, 2024

Deborah Howland of Marshall, passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1952 to Leroy and Jennie Turbett (Kopas) in Detroit, Michigan. She was a gifted student, Girl Scout, and athlete, actively competing in team sports, skiing, and canoe racing. After graduating from Lee M. Thurston High School in Redford, she went on to the University...

Herman "Herm" Allen Veld

Herman "Herm" Allen Veld

Jul 18, 2024

Herman Allen Veld went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 74 on July 18, 2024.

Herman was born on October 1, 1949 to the late Harm and Gertrude (Allen) Veld in Kalamazoo, Michigan. From a young age, Herm exhibited a remarkable ability to fix anything, a skill that would become a hallmark of his character. After...

Melvin LeRoy Midlam

Melvin LeRoy Midlam

Jul 18, 2024

Melvin LeRoy Midlam, 64, of rural Olivet, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Melvin was born on November 5, 1959, in Marshall, MI, to Earl Richard and Hazel Mae (Cushman) Midlam. At an early age, Melvin developed an unquenchable thirst for learning. He attended Striped School and Olivet...

Meladee Ann Pemberton

Meladee Ann Pemberton

Jul 16, 2024

Meladee Ann Pemberton, 67, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on July 16, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Born October 12, 1956, to Melvin and Dolores (Allsweed) Pemberton in Marshall, Michigan, Meladee grew up in and was a life-long resident of Marshall. She attended Marshall High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. Although she enjoyed her work...

Gary L. Head

Gary L. Head

Jul 15, 2024

Gary L. Head, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. 

He was born on August 11, 1948, to Floyd Arthur and June Marie (Miller) Head. Gary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in the class of 1966. Immediately upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp....

Beth Susanne Flower-Brail

Beth Susanne Flower-Brail

Jul 15, 2024

Beth Flower-Brail 64 of Homer, MI ended her long battle with cancer on July 15, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born on November 11, 1959, to Gene and Patricia (Clark) Flower in Mason, MI. She graduated from Springport High School in 1977. Beth married Larry Vanderpool on June 21st, 1980. Having two wonderful children Shawn and Jenah. Later parting...

Johanne "Tony" Marie Saltzgaber

Johanne "Tony" Marie Saltzgaber

Jul 14, 2024

Johanne "Tony" Marie Saltzgaber, 91, of Tekonsha, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on October 28, 1932 to Robert "Bob" and Mildred "Babe" (Thompson) Sherwood in Jackson, MI. Tony married her high school sweetheart, Derald “Salty” W. Saltzgaber on February 14, 1952 in Jackson, MI, they were...

Kaycee "Kaser" L. Gaw

Kaycee "Kaser" L. Gaw

Jul 13, 2024

Kaycee “Kaser” Lynn (Vincent) Gaw, 42, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born March 5, 1982, to Bill and Lisa Vincent at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Kaycee was a Marshall High School and Miller College graduate earning a degree in Business Management....

Betty Ann Wilson

Betty Ann Wilson

Jul 12, 2024

Betty Ann Wilson, 94, of Marshall, passed away on July 12, 2024, at her residence. 

She was born on September 15, 1929, to Wallace and Phyllis (Latham) Merrill in Chicago, IL. Betty graduated high school and went on to graduate from both Stephens College, AA and Northwestern University, BC. She worked as an elementary teacher in Chicago, California, Maine, and American...

Elaine Nancy Lohrke

Elaine Nancy Lohrke

Jul 12, 2024

Elaine Nancy Lohrke, 84, of Homer, passed away on July 12, 2024 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Spring Arbor, MI. She was born on July 1, 1940 to Wilbur and Ella (Allman) Patton in Albion, MI. Elaine married Leonard D. Lohrke III on October 26, 1963 at the First Methodist Church in Albion. Leonard preceded her in death...

Bobby Keith Angell

Bobby Keith Angell

Jul 11, 2024

Bobby Keith Angell, 94, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on July 11, 2024, at home surrounded in the love of his family. 

He was born on February 18, 1930, to Irl and Lizzy (Collins) Angell in Summers, Arkansas. Grew up in Battle Creek and he attended Lakeview High School. Bobby worked as a Project Manager for Union Pump Company. On...

Dorothy Louise Stults

Dorothy Louise Stults

Jul 8, 2024

Dorothy Louise Stults, 92, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 in Marshall, Michigan.

She was the eighth of eleven children born on January 6, 1932 to Harry and Esther (Rapp) Miller.

Dorothy attended Nichols Country School and graduated with the class of 1949 at Olivet High School. On August 17, 1952, she married Donald Stults at Olivet Congregational...

James "Jim" Raymond Weller

James "Jim" Raymond Weller

Jul 7, 2024

James “Jim” Raymond Weller, 89, passed away on July 7, 2024, at his home in Springfield, Michigan.

Born on July 8, 1934, to Glenn and Margaret (Smith) Weller in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was raised there. Jim attended Kalamazoo Central, while there he joined boxing and proudly represented the feather weight division. After graduating, Jim was drafted in the United States Army...

Gloria "Glo" Jean Bowman

Gloria "Glo" Jean Bowman

Jul 6, 2024

Gloria “Glo” Jean Bowman,75, of Homer passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on July 6, 2024. Gloria was a devoted Christian and battled two decades of chronic progressive Multiple Sclerosis from which she succumbed to her disease.

Gloria was born to Bernard Eppley and Virginia (Williams) Jolly on July 29, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio. On May 27, 1977 Gloria...

Denise "Neisa" Marie Howard

Denise "Neisa" Marie Howard

Jul 5, 2024

Denise "Neisa" Marie Howard, 49, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 in Marshall, Michigan. 

She was born on January 16, 1975 to Denny (Betty) Howard and Luann (Adams) Peters in Marshall, Michigan. Denise "Neisa" worked as a Ceramics Instructor in Marshall, Michigan for many years.

Besides spoiling her family, especially her nephew Bub (Preston)and friends, Denise loved to...

Raymond Oscar Kilbourn

Raymond Oscar Kilbourn

Jul 5, 2024

Raymond Oscar Kilbourn “Poppy”, age 88, of Olivet, died on July 5, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1935 in Battle Creek, MI to George Sr. and Velma (Miller) Kilbourn. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Jane Brownell, on May 23, 1964. They just celebrated 60 wonderful years together.

Ray worked for Clark Equipment in Battle Creek for...

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