Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services

08/20/2025

Veronica Lucille Owens, 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 17, 2025 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek, MI. She was born on January 16, 1949 to Willie J., Jr. and Roberta Marie (Monroe) Wright in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Patapsco Senior High School, and she ...

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08/18/2025

Charles "Chuck" Wayne Starkey, 76, of Wyoming, Michigan, formerly of Marshall and Fowlerville, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Cortland Wyoming Assisted Living and Memory Care.
He was born on April 21, 1949 to Robert and Mary (Gallego) Starkey in San Francisco, California....

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08/15/2025

Steven E. Day, 56, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 11, 2025 at his home in Battle Creek, MI. He was born on September 13, 1968 to Earl E. and Susan K. (Lutz) Day in Marshall, MI. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1987. Steve worked for Denso Manufacturing of Battle Creek for 27 years....

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08/13/2025

Every life leaves a legacy, and every memory tells a story. We strive to honor and remember those who made our lives truly unforgettable. 🕊️

08/13/2025

Tracy Fred Ball, 58, of Homer, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on August 12, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1967 to Fred and Ida (Reed) Lorenz in Albion, MI. He married Melanie A. Wagner, the love of his life, they were married for 32 years.
Tracy was a Family Man. He was ...

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08/12/2025

Luella May Huggett (Walla)
February 5, 1960 – August 7, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the world lost a true original when Luella May Huggett of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was ready to go to Heaven to see her mom and her brothers, to be r...

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08/12/2025

Arthur "Art" William Groner, 87, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on August 9, 2025 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
He was born on December 14, 1937 to Theron and Ruth (Lehmer) Groner in Charlotte, Michigan.
On September 9, 1961, Art married Pamela Priesman in Bellevue, Michigan. He ...

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08/08/2025

Darla June Waters, 70, passed away on July 11, 2025 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, TN while surrounded by her loved ones.
Born June 27, 1955 to Josephine and Richard Fuller Sr., Darla attended Olivet schools and later received a GED from Marshall High School in 1978. Darla ...

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08/06/2025

In life’s most difficult moments, community is everything. We believe we are stronger together—leaning on one another, offering comfort, and walking the journey of healing side by side. 💙

08/06/2025

Tiffiany Lynn Waltz, age 36, passed away peacefully at home in Battle Creek, Michigan, on August 1, 2025. She was born to Christopher Estep and Sandra Vincent (Shroll) in March of 1989 in Marshall, Michigan. Tiffiany had a sweet and caring personality that could warm anyone’s heart. She loved colors...

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08/06/2025

Colby William Sterman, age 50, passed away at his home in Marshall, Michigan, on July 23, 2025. He was born to Robert and Christine (Rasey) Sterman in Toledo, Ohio, in February of 1975. Colby grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Ostego High School before attending the University of Toledo. He...

08/05/2025

Steven Duane Brown, born August 25, 1961 to Willis Wayne and Julia Ann (Palmer) Brown, died at home in Marshall, Michigan, on August 1, 2025. He is loved and missed by his wife and family so much that it hurts.

Steven was a "tend-er." By this I mean he tended to the people he loved by being ...

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