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David "Dave" Shoff

David "Dave" Shoff

May 26, 2024

David “Dave” Shoff, 85, of Ceresco, Michigan passed away on May 26th, 2024.

 

Dave was born on May 15th, 1939, to Paul and Dorothy Shoff.

 

On January 1st, 1959, he married Gwendolyn Treadwell and together they had two children, Tyrone “Ty” and Kimberley.

 

Dave worked proudly as a Journeyman Lineman for Consumer's Energy out of UWUA Local 106 in Battle Creek for 28...

Peggy L. Butler-Kirkeby

Peggy L. Butler-Kirkeby

May 26, 2024

Peggy L. Butler Kirkeby, 66, of Thompsonville MI born September 13, 1957, to Kenneth and Eva King of Marshall was welcomed into heaven on May 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Peggy loved her family with everything she had. She always said her greatest accomplishment was her 4 daughters. She loved family get togethers, visiting with her daughters for long...

Norman Daniel Kinney

Norman Daniel Kinney

May 26, 2024

Norman D. Kinney, 91, a longtime Marshall resident and community leader, died peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, with his loving wife of 70 years by his side.  Norm was born on August 29, 1932, to Arthur Damascus and Ursula Kinney in Elvins, Missouri.  After his marriage to Kathryn and graduation from college, they moved to Michigan, where he began...

Judith "Judy" Ann Bowler

Judith "Judy" Ann Bowler

May 25, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Bowler, 80, passed away on May 25, 2024, at her home in Delton, Michigan.   

 

She was born on November 23, 1943, to Merten and Stella (Fogle) (Thomson) Gillett in Battle Creek, Michigan. She attended school at Bellevue High School. 

 

In 1978, Judy was the first adult in Calhoun County to complete vocational school to be a nurse's aide,...

Rawleigh "Gene" Eugene Hunter

Rawleigh "Gene" Eugene Hunter

May 24, 2024

Rawleigh "Gene" Eugene Hunter, 82, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at The Villa in Marshall, Michigan.  He was born on July 22, 1941, to Herschel and Betty (Sears) Hunter in Battle Creek, Michigan. Gene graduated from Pennfield High School and chose to serve his country by enlisting in the armed services.  He entered the United States Army...

Ronald Houldsworth

Ronald Houldsworth

May 23, 2024

Ronald Houldsworth, a beloved son, father, husband, and brother, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 56. Born on February 8, 1968, Ronald was known for his woodworking, shop skills and humor.Ronald was the cherished son of Richard H. Houldsworth, who survives him, and the late Sandra Cayton (Robert), who preceded him in death. He was...

James "Jimmy" C. Libbrecht

James "Jimmy" C. Libbrecht

May 17, 2024

James C. “Jimmy” Libbrecht, 67, of Marshall died in comfort on Friday, May 17, 2024 with his beloved children and grandchildren providing his care at his daughter Tressa’s home.

Jimmy was born on February 26, 1957, in Marshall to James M. and Jean Rae (Lester) Libbrecht.  He attended Marshall schools and graduated from Marshall High School in 1975.  While in high...

Saundra "Sandy" Lou Stevens

Saundra "Sandy" Lou Stevens

May 16, 2024

Saundra “Sandy” Lou Stevens, 85, of Olivet, passed away on May 16, 2024 at the McLaren

Hospital in Lansing, MI.

She was born on November 22, 1938 to Leslie and Genevieve (Waidelich) Holt in Marshall, MI.

Sandy married Lynn C. Stevens on March 29, 1985 in Olivet.

She worked as a machine operator for Eatons of Marshall for 30 yrs until she retired.

Sandy and...

Terry L. Oosterhart

Terry L. Oosterhart

May 16, 2024

Terry Lenn Oosterhart, 63, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, teacher, musician, and treasured friend, passed away in his home and entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on May 16, 2024. His absence leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.Born in Muskegon, MI, Terry grew up with his siblings and parents in Fruitport,...

Helga Anderson

Helga Anderson

May 16, 2024

Helga Anderson, 77, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, at the Villas of Winston Court.  She was born on April 3, 1947, to Rudolf and Johanna (Behrendt) Gofredo in Stolzenau an der Weser, Germany. In 1952 they immigrated to the United States. After moving to Michigan, she attended Belding Area Schools graduating in the Class of 1965....

Elaine Augustine

Elaine Augustine

May 12, 2024

Elaine Augustine, 90, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on January 10, 1934 to Glenn and Lillian (Himebaugh) Brown in Bellevue, Michigan.On October 10, 1954, Elaine married James Augustine in Bellevue, Michigan, sadly he passed away on March 13, 2018. For 21 years she worked for Bellevue Public...

Sharon Lynn Hollister

Sharon Lynn Hollister

May 10, 2024

Sharon Lynn Hollister, 76, passed away on May 10, 2024, at her home in Albion, Michigan.  

 

She was born on November 6, 1947, to Daniel and Amelia (Smith) Thomas at Harrisonburg, Virgina. Sharon was previously married to Oral Frank Hollister, who later preceded her in death on June 10, 2002.   

 

On October 6, 1997, Sharon married Landon Clawson. He also...

Susan Taylor

Susan Taylor

May 9, 2024

Susan “Sue” Frances Taylor, 77, of Albion, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  

 

She was born on November 27, 1946, to Neil and Elizabeth (nee Stanley) Adair in Hastings, Michigan. 

 

Sue was a Registered Nurse and worked for Borgess Hospital, then later as a visiting nurse for Kalamazoo Valley, visiting Veterans at their homes....

Joann Julia Harrington

Joann Julia Harrington

May 8, 2024

Joann Julia Harrington, 87, of Marshall, passed away on May 8, 2024 at her home in Marshall. 

She was born on March 21, 1937 to Fred and Ann (Wendor) Altergott in Chicago, IL. Joann married Wibur Walterhouse and he preceded her in death on September 24, 2016, she then married Phillip J. Harrington and he preceded her in death on September...

Galen Paul Schultz

Galen Paul Schultz

May 8, 2024

Galen Paul Schultz, 75, of Homer, Michigan passed away on May 8, 2024, at home surrounded by the love of his family.  

He was born on September 8, 1948, to Garfield and Esther (Knuth) Schultz in Albion, MI. Galen grew up in Homer, and was a 1966 graduate of Homer High School where he excelled in track, basketball, and baseball....

Daniel "Dan" Reed Madden

Daniel "Dan" Reed Madden

May 8, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Reed Madden, 77, passed away on May 8, 2024, at his home in Battle Creek, surrounded by his family. Dan was born on January 18, 1947, to James and Norma (Reed) Madden in Flint, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Dan enlisted in the United States Army. While bravely serving in the Vietnam War, he was awarded a Silver...

Joseph "Joe" John Tabiadon

Joseph "Joe" John Tabiadon

May 8, 2024

Joseph John Tabiadon, 80, of Marshall, passed away on May 8, 2024 at the Centrica Care Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI. Joe was born on February 16, 1944 to Joseph and Leah Irene (Tobias) Tabiadon in Battle Creek. On November 3, 1963 Joe married Carole Jessup at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Joe worked as a machinist...

Rollin L. Mains

Rollin L. Mains

May 7, 2024

Rollin L Mains, 88, passed away peacefully in Battle Creek, Michigan May 7th, 2024, and is home with his Lord, Jesus Christ.Rollin was born on June 14th, 1935, to parents, Dewitt and Pansy (Winslow) Mains in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended Battle Central High School, served in the Korean War with the US Navy. He married the love of his...

Samantha "Sam" Danielle Reed

Samantha "Sam" Danielle Reed

May 6, 2024

Samantha Danielle Reed, 33, of Bellevue, passed away on May 6, 2024 at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on December 8, 1990 to James "Jim" (Tracy) Reed and Susan Marie (Harris) Gary in Marshall, MI. She graduated from Marshall High School in 2008. 

 

Sam loved to work on cars with her dad, Jim. She loved to be outdoors,...

Clifford Elton O'Dell Jr.

Clifford Elton O'Dell Jr.

May 6, 2024

Clifford Elton O’Dell Jr. was born March 9, 1954, in Albion, Michigan and spent his young life in Homer, Michigan. Clifford shared childhood stories about spending lots of time outside running through the woods, working on the family garden, and enjoying nature. In high school, Cliff was a star member of the Homer football team.  After high school, he spent several...

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