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Thomas Jefferson Miller
Sep 16, 2024
Thomas Jefferson Miller, 90, passed away on September 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Thomas was born March 1, 1934, to Fred and Minerva (Prater) Miller in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He moved to Indiana then Parma, Michigan before settling in Homer. On January 31, 1953, Thomas and Minnie May were married in J ackson, Michigan.
Thomas worked as a...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Hoyle
Sep 12, 2024
Barbara "Barb" Ann Hoyle, 83, of Springfield, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Oaks in Battle Creek, Michigan.
She was born on September 12, 1941 to LaVerne and Kathryn (Klingeman) Shiffer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
In May of 1987, Barb married Robert Hoyle in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Barb worked as a packaging line supervisor for...
Lionel "Lonny" E. McCone
Sep 11, 2024
Lonny E. McCone, 78, of Homer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home.
He was born on August 10, 1946 to Clarence and Ina (Smith) McCone in Albion, Michigan.
On November 6, 1965, Lonny married Marilyn Hoaglin in Homer, Michigan. He graduated from Homer High School and soon after was drafted into the United States Army.
He along with his...
Dona Lee Johnston
Sep 8, 2024
Dona Lee Johnston (nee Hampton), 91, passed away September 8, 2024, at her home in Marshall. Dona was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 8, 1933, to Gladys and Walter Hampton.
She attended school in Chillicothe and was an avid youth bicyclist, winning community races on more than one occasion. As a young girl she made many friends, some of whom...
Linda Kay Gleason
Sep 6, 2024
Linda Kay Gleason, 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of Montebello, California passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
She was born on November 20, 1955 to John and Annie (Dickson) Webster in Rivera, California.
On June 16, 1974 she married Michael Gleason in Los Angeles, California, sadly he passed away on December 26, 2008.
After graduating from...
Renae Marcia Holm
Sep 6, 2024
Renae Marcia Holm, 62, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1962 to Frank Berleue and Margie (Howard) Russel in Marshall, MI. She graduated from Marshall High School. Renae married Jon G. Holm on August 28, 1982 in Battle Creek.
Renae enjoyed spending time with...
Thelma Louise Eberhard
Sep 6, 2024
Our beloved mother, Thelma Louise Eberhard of Ceresco, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2024, she was 96 years old.
Thelma was born in Rockport, Tennessee on August 31, 1928, to Wesley and Charlzie (Barnes) Brannon. They moved their family to Michigan when she was a young child. Thelma graduated from Marshall High School in 1946, where...
Betty Ellen Veatch
Sep 6, 2024
Betty Ellen Veatch, 96, of Homer, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by many of her loving family. She leaves behind a glowing legacy of love, compassion and selflessness that will always be remembered by her family, friends and everyone who knew her.
Betty was born October 20, 1927, in Mason, Illinois, to Homer and Freda...
Bruce Edward Broughton
Sep 5, 2024
Bruce Edward Broughton, 67, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on September 5, 2024 at the Wing's of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan.
He was born on February 14, 1957 to Edward "Charlie" and Jean (Patton) Broughton in Battle Creek, Michigan.
On April 12, 1980, Bruce married Debra Perkins in Battle Creek, Michigan sadly she passed away on June 30, 2009.
Bruce was...
Denny Joe Stahly
Sep 3, 2024
Denny Joe Stahly, 61, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home, of Stiff Person Syndrome.
He was born on October 1, 1962 to Dewain Stahly and Margaret (Criner) Stahly-Harvey in Goshen, Indiana.
Denny was a 1982 graduate of Coldwater High School. After high school, he headed to Denver Colorado to Auto Body school. On May 17, 1997...
Ronald Neil Matheison
Sep 1, 2024
March 21, 1937 ~ September 1, 2024
Ron was a loyal, loving husband of 43 years to Diane who proceeded him in death 7 years ago.
Ron was a caring, loving father to his children, Laural (Dickson) Henry, Neil (Nan) Matheison, Lisa (Gary) Evans, Bruce Matheison, Ron Matheison, Dawn (Derek) Katz, Kirk Matheison, Tracy (Sheila) Matheison and Tammy Peterfish who proceeded him...
Robert William Pierce
Aug 31, 2024
Robert William Pierce, 76, Marshall, Michigan, passed away at home on August 31 after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was the son of William and Sadie (Hohmann) Pierce (both deceased) of Delaware County, PA.
Bob graduated from Chichester High School, Boothwyn, PA, where he ran track and field. On a track scholarship Bob attended Ohio Wesleyan University and...
Richard "Dick" Kellogg
Aug 31, 2024
Richard (Dick) Taylor Kellogg, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born July 6, 1938 to Robert Conrad Kellogg and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Kellogg. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1957. He was married to Bonnie Berger (now Visser) with whom he had his children, Kevin, Kelly...
Carrie Helen Magnusson
Aug 30, 2024
Carrie Helen Magnusson, 92, formerly of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Best Care Plus West in Marshall, Michigan.
Known better by her middle name, Helen was born on April 12, 1932, to Guy and Opal (Tyler) Whittle in Henderson County, Tennessee. As a child, she and her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she...
Michael Richard Conley
Aug 30, 2024
Michael Richard Conley passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1946, in Marshall, Michigan, to Robert and Lorna Conley. Although legally born on November 9, 1946, his mother always remembered his arrival as November 12, 1946, a testament to the cherished memories she held.
Michael's spirited nature was evident from...
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
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
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.
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
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...
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