Obituaries
Barton L. Jones
Barton Lewis Jones, a very hard worker and a proper gentleman, died November 9, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born April 15, 1931, in Sidney, MI to Lewis and Karen (Peterson) Jones. He enlisted in the Air Force and served his country with pride. While on furlough, he met his future wife, Joanne Wood, and they married in 1950. No stranger to hard work, Bart worked 2 jobs most of his adult life, both farming at home and at Oldsmobile on the midnight shift. As a perfectionist, Bart loved to keep his farm equipment very clean and up to date. He also took pride in his Indian motorcycle, and Harley Sportster. Travelling was something he loved too, making trips to many destinations in their motorhome including mushrooming in Northern Michigan.
Barton is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joanne; sons, Steve (Cheryl) Jones, Mike (Ann) Jones, and Larry (Cindy) Jones; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Collene; brother, Wayne; as well as his parents.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Bart’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Friday, November 12, 6-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral services are Saturday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Barton’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Memorial contributions are suggested to Eaton Community Palliative Care. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
James H. Attwell
James ‘Jim’ Henry Attwell, 63 of Bellevue, a hardworking family man, passed from this life on November 3, 2021, with his wife Jeri at his side. Jim was born January 8, 1958, in West Branch, Mich. to Henry and Norene (Huber) Attwell. He attended Charlotte High School and graduated in 1976. Camping with family was one of his greatest pleasures, as well as riding his side by side on the northern trails, and relaxing around a big campfire with a cold beer. Working hard and playing hard, Jim was a flannel shirt and jeans kind of guy, enjoying life in a quiet and laid-back way. He liked playing horseshoes, bowling, and was a huge fan of U of M football and NASCAR (with Dale Earnhardt Jr. as his favorite driver for many years). James worked at Tenneco in Marshall for 33 years, retiring May 12, 2021. In December 1988, he married Jeri Lambka and they enjoyed many adventures together.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jeri; step-children, Dale (Jen) Collins and Heather Collins; grandchildren, Brandon and Jamie; siblings, Bruce (Phyllis) Attwell, Deb (Randy) Kelley, and Jane Love; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Goofy the cat. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Norene Attwell; brother, John; and nephew, Travis.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Jim’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Memorial services were Tuesday, November 9, 3:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Visitation will was two hours prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 9. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pawsabilities Rescue. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
Marvin R. Munn
Marvin R. Munn, 59, of Battle Creek, passed away November 8, 2021, at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Marvin was born October 14, 1962, in Lakeview, MI to Phillip and Veronica (Johnson) Munn. He received his associate degree from Kellogg Community College and worked as a Facilities Maintenance Technician for CLM Midwest.
Marvin married the former Kathleen Clark, who survives. Marvin is also survived by his children, Zachary (Monica) Hadley, Candice Hadley, Erica Jones, Rebekah Chonko and Caleb Munn; 13 grandchildren, his mother, Vonnie Munn; and two sisters, Dawn Munn, and Marlene Munn. Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Phillip and a brother, David Munn.
Marvin and Kathy loved to attend Renaissance Festivals together and participate in the reenactments. He studied history and enjoyed visiting historical places. Marvin was a fixer of all things and loved to help people. He always had a “bad Dad joke” to share and a useless random bit of trivia to tell. His main passion in life was his family, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate Marvin’s life will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Calvary Chapel Church, 3142 Capital Ave., Battle Creek. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Alternatives Pregnancy care center of Battle Creek. Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Julie A. Parish
Julie Ann Parish, 49 of Vermontville, died one day before her 50th birthday on November 8, 2021, due to an unfortunate accident. Born in Lansing, MI on November 9, 1971, to Jerry and Joyce (Wells) Bristol, she grew up and graduated from Olivet High School.
Julie had a way of winning people over very quickly, with her beautiful Christian attitude, she believed in the power of prayer and saving souls by bringing others to the Lord. Julie was very faithful to the church. She spent her time and money on what was most important to her: helping people and bringing them together and spreading joy to others. A big hug was in store for everyone Julie knew, even people she just met. A bit stubborn once she made up her mind, Julie used this to her advantage to get things done.
Family was everything to Julie. She was very proud of her grandkids and truly enjoyed time spent with them and the adventures they had, doing anything and everything for them. Her family was so excited to share that she arranged for an enormous 200-foot slip and slide on their last 4th of July together, just one example of her fun side and making things extra-special for her family. For the last 13 years Julie worked for Shyft. She had an exemplary work ethic, was proud of a job well done and a very valued member of their team. Julie is survived by her grandmother, Marianna Wells; husband, John Dale Parish; parents, Jerry and Joyce Bristol; children, Tosha Parish, Sarah Berryhilll, Nicole Parish and John Henry Parish; grandchildren, Lamont, Sydnee, Samyah, Louise and Henry; sister, Jenny Stewart (Kenneth Stewart Jr); niece, Keighly Alley (Danny Alley); nephews, Jimmie Stewart (Shaylee Stewart) and Jacob Stewart (Taylor Stewart); great-nephew, Stetson; father-in-law, Jack Quantrell; and best friends, Becky Bruce and Stasi Glasscock. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Kenneth Wells; and mother-in-law, Judy Quantrell.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Julie’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Friday, November 19, 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Memorial Services will be Saturday, November 20, 12:00 noon at the Charlotte Assembly of God with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Julie’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Memorial contributions are suggested to New Hope Community, where Julie was very involved as an active member and a trustee. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
Kathleen N. Hosey
Kathleen (Kay) was surrounded by family when she passed from this world to the next on October 30, 2021. Kay was born in Lansing on October 11, 1938, to Charles Garms Ballard and Ernestine Alice (Wagoner) Ballard. The family moved to a farm in the Vermontville area when she was a child, and later to Bellevue.
Kay married Roger Dale Hosey on March 25, 1957. They farmed and raised their family in the Vermontville/Nashville area. Kay was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. Her interests included cooking, reading, and her pets, whom she considered family. After Roger died in 1997, Kay worked at Little’s Country Store near Thornapple Lake, and then at the deli in Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville.
Kay is survived by her brother Alfred (Sharon) Ballard of Bellevue, her daughter Rae Alice (Jeff) Murphy of Vermontville, her son Roger Charles (Debra) Hosey of Nashville, granddaughters Kathryn Murphy and husband Dan Rasey, Cassady (Andy) Brege, Aubrey (Tyler) Vandemark, Kolten Hosey, Dalton Hosey and great-grandchildren Cormac Rasey, Padraig Brege, Ailish Brege, and Madelynn Vandemark. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at the Kalamo Township Hall on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.