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Sally Joyce Garman, age 77, passed away on May 3, 2024 in Marshall, Michigan.
She was born on November 5, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Brant Lee and Ruth Doty. Sally was a loving mother to her sons, Steve Garman (Natalie) and Benjamin Garman (Kristine). She was also a beloved sister to Brant (Karna) Doty, Tim (Louise) Doty, Bob Broene,...
Ronald "Ron" Lynn Brott, 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1953 to Lewis and Gail (Irish) Brott in Marshall, Michigan. On April 29, 2006 Ron married Linda Pennock in Battle Creek, Michigan. Ron worked as a machine operator for Eaton Corporation in Marshall, Michigan for...
Linda "Fireball" Marie Miller, 77, of Homer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on April 28, 1947 to Kenneth and Donna (King) Sprague in Albion, Michigan. She was a graduate of Concord High School and attended Kellogg Community College.On September 20, 1980 Linda married Rene Miller in Homer,...
Margaret Ann Weisbaum, 99, of Marshall, passed away on April 29, 2024, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan.
She was born on April 14, 1925, to Eugene and Dorothy (Owens) Combs in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Lapeer High School in 1943. On August 20, 1945, Margaret and Donald Weisbaum were married in Battle Creek, Michigan. They were together for almost...
Margaret (Peg) Louise Ely Esbaugh, 96, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Peg was born in Northville, Michigan on September 15, 1927 to Claude and Lydella (Murdoch) Ely, remaining there until enrolling at Michigan State University. She was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, graduated with a degree in education in 1949,...
Duane Lynn Robinson, 73, of Marshall, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his home in Marshall, MI. He was born on February 3, 1951 to Lynn and Alice (Cotton) Robinson in Battle Creek, MI. Duane worked as a Supervisor for Kellogg Cereal Company for 24 years and for Lakeview Schools until he retired. He really enjoyed working at Kellogg’s...
Elizabeth "Liz" DiBiaggio, 90, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Comfort Care in Marshall, Michigan, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on July 29, 1933 in San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, she was the daughter of Francesco and Maria (Miccoli) Massarino. On June 17, 1953 she married Americo "Mark" DiBiaggio in B.V. di Castelmonte, Italy,...
Michael James Roberson, 55, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home in Marshall, Michigan.
Michael was born on August 1, 1968, to Walter Mansfield and Shelia (nee Martin) Lewis in Battle Creek, Michigan. While attending high school in Battle Creek, Michael loved being part of the wrestling team. During his time at Marshall High School, he was...
Charlie Ulrey passed away at the young age of 83 years. Born in Dearborn, Michigan and raised on a farm in Leslie, Michigan, Charlie inhaled so much dirt in his lungs from farming, he figured joining the Navy with fresh, clean sea air was a great way to clear out his lungs. Unfortunately, his ship, “The Ticonderoga” was filled with...
Charles R. Newton “Ray” was born to Ray and Ruth Newton on December 22, 1936, in Adrian, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Ray was a remarkable man. He and his beloved wife, Victoria Hemmingsen Newton, were married for 55 years and theirs was a love...
Rodney "Skip" Dean Kinne, 90, of Battle Creek, went to be his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 20, 2024, at his home in Battle Creek, Michigan.
He was born on November 29, 1933, to Clarence and Bertha (Pugh) Kinne in Neeligh, Nebraska. After graduating from Marshall High School, Rodney enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and bravely...
Deborah (Debbie) Anne Rugg, 54, of Portage, Michigan, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Bickford of Battle Creek surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 16, 1969 to Francis and Nancy (Weisner) Rugg in Silver Spring, Maryland.Debbie was a graduate of Bellevue High School and she then enrolled at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek...
After a lifetime of faithful service, Marcia Lou Butters was called home on April 19, 2024, by the heavenly father she loyally served. Mrs. Butters, known as Grandma Butters to many grandkids and school kids, was born on February 7, 1929, to Leon and Inez Hammontree in Petoskey, Michigan. She married Darrel Frederick Butters on February 22, 1947, and they...
Robert E. Kiessling, 75, retired Marshall Fire Department Chief, died on Friday April 19, 2024, at his home in the loving care of his wife Marjorie and children.
Bob was born November 1, 1948, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall to Paul W. and Donna L. (Hamilton) Kiessling. The family resided with Paul’s parents in an upstairs apartment at the farmhouse on...
Jeffery John Sears, age 53, of Albion, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice in Jackson, Michigan.
Jeff was born on April 14, 1971, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Vernon “Del” and Linda Ann (Markovich) Sears. He was a lifelong resident of the Springport and Duck Lake areas and was a graduate of Springport High...
Mary Lou Ramon,75, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 22, 1948 to Raynard and Leura (Boaz-Miner) Veytruba in Toledo, Ohio.
Mary Lou was a member of Overflow Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. She proudly served as a Battle Creek City Commissioner and was active with...
Eric Christopher Walters, 52, of Marshall, passed away on April 15, 2024 at his home in Marshall, MI. He was born on June 25, 1971 to Keith E. and Peggy Ann (Laupp) Walters in Marshall. Eric married Tricia “Trish” L. Paquette; Trish preceded Eric in death on February 18, 2019. At the time of her passing, Eric and Trish had...
RoseMary “Rosie” Shaffer, 100, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home in Homer, Michigan.
She was born on January 12, 1924, to Fred and Lucile (Zuelch) Licking in Jackson, Michigan. Rosie graduated from Monroe High School. On June 26, 1948, she married Gerald “Jerry” Shaffer at the Jackson Methodist Church. They were married for over 60 years before...
Orin Cornish, 91, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2024 at his home in Florida surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 26, 1932 to Orin and Beulah (Parkhurst) Cornish in Cambria Township, MI. Orin married Doris L. Henry on May 5, 1962 in Marshall, Michigan. He had worked for Inner Pipe Corporation for...
Harriet Mary Giesen (nee Barten) passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 as a result of a stroke suffered at home.Harriet was born to Hubert and Edna (Huss) Barten on February 5, 1938 in Union Hill, MN, the third of six children. She grew up on a farm where her mom and dad raised corn, soybeans, and livestock, and had...
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