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Marilyn Elaine Davis-Neubert

Marilyn Elaine Davis-Neubert

Jul 5, 2024

Marilyn Elaine (Heady) Davis-Neubert joined her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven Friday morning July 5, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long and courageous battle with dementia.

Marilyn was born September 19, 1937, to Howard & Marguerite (Bloomquist) Heady in Cadillac, MI and grew up in the Cadillac area (having also lived part of her childhood in Oregon) graduating...

June Fay Maybee

June Fay Maybee

Jun 30, 2024

June Fay Maybee, 84, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on June 30, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. 

She was born on October 30, 1939, to Boyd and Elizabeth (Coffee) Clifton in Battle Creek, Michigan. June was a graduate of Tekonsha High School, class of 1957. On September 25, 1958, she married the...

Virginia M. Vincent

Virginia M. Vincent

Jun 24, 2024

Virginia May Vincent, 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 24, 2024, at home in Battle Creek, Michigan surrounded by the love of her family. 

She was born on September 21, 1930, to George L. and Melissa A. (McNees) Conine in Battle Creek. On May 11, 1952, Virginia married Howard J. Vincent at a family home in Battle Creek and...

Delores Philp

Delores Philp

Jun 24, 2024

Delores Philp, 84, passed away June 24, 2024, at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was born December 7, 1939, to Nick and Enola (Treat) Gregory in Battle Creek, Michigan.

From an early age, Delores took piano, organ, voice, and violin lessons. Her love of music shaped the rest of her life and career. Delores played in the Kalamazoo Junior...

Richard M. Biteman

Richard M. Biteman

Jun 23, 2024

Richard M. Biteman, 95 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus, his Savior, on June 23, 2024. 

Richard was born June 29, 1928, to George and Alice (Isham) Biteman in Sherwood, Michigan. Richard managed the A & P store in Union City, during which time he met and married Marjorie Funk on June 6, 1948. They were...

Shelly Mae Hendryx

Shelly Mae Hendryx

Jun 18, 2024

Shelly Mae Hendryx, 63, of Ceresco, passed away on June 18, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. 

She was born on July 25, 1960, to Hugh and Shirley (Floyd) Hendryx in Jackson, Michigan. Shelly married Jimmy D. Fleming on February 14, 2002 at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Olivet, Michigan.

After receiving her associates degree from...

David L. Cook

David L. Cook

Jun 18, 2024

David Lawrence Cook, 86, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. 

David was born on April 8, 1938, to Kenneth G and Mary M (Riski) Cook in Homer, Michigan. His family moved to Marshall in 1945, he attended school in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1957. Following high school, he...

Bruce Eno Milnes

Bruce Eno Milnes

Jun 15, 2024

Beloved husband, father, pappy, brother, passed away on June 15, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Forrest and Mabel (Sever) Milnes. Bruce’s father passed away in 1942. Mabel married Dorian Baggerly in 1948. After graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956, he met and...

Sue Ann Campbell

Sue Ann Campbell

Jun 15, 2024

Sue Ann Campbell, passed peacefully at her home in Bellevue, MI, on June 15, 2024, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sue was born on March 12, 1944, to the late, Gerald and Brittie (Mathewson) Greenawalt in Lima, Ohio. She is also preceded in death by her father and mother in-law, Earl and Jessie Campbell; sister,...

Louvon E. Butler

Louvon E. Butler

Jun 14, 2024

The Lord called Louvon E. Butler, age 98, of Eckford Township, to her eternal home, June 14, 2024, at Oaklawn Hospital following a short illness. Louvon was born July 2, 1925, to Albert Wochholz and Johanna (Wetzel) Wochholz. Louvon married Wayne D. Butler on June 18, 1944, in Marshall. Wayne preceded her in death on July 15, 2007. Louvon and...

Loren Lavern Dingman

Loren Lavern Dingman

Jun 14, 2024

Age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024. Loren was born in Nashville, Michigan on January 17, 1939, the son of the late Howard L. and Unah E. (Stewart) Dingman. He was a graduate of Nashville High School, class of 1957 and attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. Loren was self-employed for most of his life...

David Allen Stockham

David Allen Stockham

Jun 12, 2024

David Allen Stockham, 83, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born October 24, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Philip Roman Catholic Church 

Berniece Ann Parker

Berniece Ann Parker

Jun 11, 2024

Berniece Ann Parker, 85, of Marshall, passed away on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on November 9, 1938, to Earnest and Alta May (Schwark) Plushnik in Ceresco, Michigan. She was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of 1956. Berniece worked as a Teller, then a Bookkeeper for United Savers Federal Credit Union in Springfield, Michigan...

Dorothy K. Kitchen

Dorothy K. Kitchen

Jun 10, 2024

Dorothy Kathryn Kitchen, 92, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 10, 2024, at her home in Battle Creek. She was born on December 3, 1931, to Adolph and Anna Marie (Bauknecht) Bluthardt in Martins Ferry, OH. Dorothy graduated from Lakeview High School in 1949. Dorothy married Lawrence “Larry” Kitchen on November 3, 1967, in Battle Creek and he preceded...

Tresia Ann Vest

Tresia Ann Vest

Jun 7, 2024

Tresia Ann Vest, 66, of Ceresco, Michigan, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.  She was born on June 20, 1957 to Joseph and Mary Jane (Reffitt) Shepherd in Martin, Kentucky. At an early age, Tresia was saved by Reverend William R. Starr in Albion, Michigan. On February 23, 1973, Tresia married Earl Vest in Clintwood,...

Dee Etta Kelley

Dee Etta Kelley

Jun 7, 2024

Dee Etta Kelley, 94, formerly of Marshall, passed away on June 7, 2024, in Jackson, Michigan.  

 

She was born on December 25, 1929, to Dudley and Malla (Bailey) Watson in Carver, Kentucky. 

 

During the 1940’s, Dee worked at Peck's Drugstore in Marshall, Michigan. While her children were growing up, she stayed at home and was a devoted mother and housewife. Later...

Hermine Wilson

Hermine Wilson

Jun 4, 2024

Hermine Wilson, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on June 4, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. 

 

She was born February 3, 1935, to Anton and Magdalena (Hack) Mayer in Augsburg, Germany. On May 26, 1979, she married Clarence Wilson in Battle Creek, Michigan. 

 

Hermine is survived by her daughter, Sandy Howard of Battle Creek, Michigan; son, Mark (Kandyce)...

John Robert Conkell

John Robert Conkell

May 31, 2024

John Robert Conkell, a highly respected master electrician and outdoors enthusiast with a remarkable career spanning 50 years, passed away peacefully in Marshall, Michigan on May 31, 2024, after a brief but courageous fight with cancer, at the age of 71.

 Born with an innate talent for electrical work, John dedicated his life to his craft. His expertise and commitment to...

Marcelline "Marce" Joyce Huggett

Marcelline "Marce" Joyce Huggett

May 31, 2024

Marcelline Joyce (Finnegan) Huggett, age 90 passed away on May 31, 2024. Marce was born on March 6, 1934 in Albion to John and Clara (Fernholz) Finnegan. Marce was the last of nine children born to John and Clara and was raised in Albion. Marce was affectionately known as Jimmy by most of her family members, a nickname she acquired...

Michael "Mike" J. McGinnis

Michael "Mike" J. McGinnis

May 30, 2024

Michael J. McGinnis, 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 30, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1952 to William and Delores (Shilts) McGinnis in Kalamazoo, MI. Mike graduated from Lakeview High School and Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He married Julie Mitchell in Battle Creek, MI in 1978....

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