16 Thursday, October 3, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com
In Loving
Memory of Linda
(Yeager) Parker:
It is with deep
sorrow and pro-
found love that
we announce the
passing of Linda
Parker, beloved
wife, mother,
grandmother,
great-grandmother and friend to
many. Linda passed away peace-
fully on Sept. 24, 2024, at the age
of 81, surrounded by her family.
Linda was preceded in death
by her parents, Lloyd Yeager and
Mattie (Armstrong) Yeager; brothers
Ed, Frank and Ken Yeager; and sis-
ter Pauline Cowan.
She is survived by her brother Bill
Yeager.
She was the devoted wife of
Thomas Parker for 61 years, and a
loving mother to Amy (Jim) Shupp,
Mike (Mary) Parker and Sherry
(Ed) Feld. As a grandmother and
great-grandmother, she brought joy
and warmth to her grandchildren,
Elizabeth Bearman, Jeffery Parker,
Emma Feld, Jackson Shupp,
Molly Feld and Katie Shupp, and
her great-grandchildren, Baylee
Bearman, Cash Shupp, Rosemary
Hazel and Addison Shupp, alwaysready with a smile, a hug and
laughs to share.
Linda was known for her deep
love of flowers, filling her garden
with beauty that reflected her nur-
turing spirit. A dog lover through
and through, her loyal companions
brought her endless joy and com-
fort. Her caring nature extended to
all who knew her, and her friend-
ships were cherished and lifelong,
even continuing to meet with her
Springfield High School class of
1961 girlfriends monthly.
She will be remembered for her
kindness, her laughter, and the love
she gave so freely. Linda touched
the lives of so many, leaving behind
wonderful memories and a legacy
of love.
In her memory, the family asks
that you consider planting a flower
or taking a moment to appreciate
the beauty of nature, as she so
often did.
Donations can be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association or Miles for
Memories, in lieu of flowers.
A celebration of her life will be
held Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at
Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home
& Cremation Care, from 5-7 p.m.
Personal messages for the family
may be placed at http://www.farleyestes-
dowdle.com.BATTLE
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3955.It is with pro-
found sadness
that I share
the passing of
Fred Stephen
Morris, who
left us on Sept.
20, 2024, at
the age of 87,
surrounded by
his loving fam-
ily and friends in his final moments
at home. He was a man of immense
humor and wisdom, and he cher-
ished every moment spent with his
loved ones.
On May 12, 1937, Fred S. Morris
was born in Battle Creek, Mich.,
to Oden Todd (Williams) and TT
Thurman and was lovingly raised by
Cogie Williams, his bonus dad.
He is survived by his son, Michael
L. Morris, and daughter Stephanie
(John) Boyd, who both reside in
Battle Creek, Mich. He also leaves
behind a host of grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews, and a host of very dear
friends, family and golf family!
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Barb, who was the love of his
life; mother and father; bonus dad;
two grandchildren; and all of his
siblings.
Fred was a Registered Nurse
in the Army and was stationed in
Valley Forge, Pa. When done with
his assignment, he moved back to
Battle Creek and continued to work
at the VA until retirement. Afterward,
he worked in mental health facilities
and eventually became employed
as a recipient Rights officer through
Summit Pointe.
Fred was affectionately known the
most through his passion for golf.
Literally every day that the weather
would cooperate you would find him
and his buddies on the golf course.
He also had a love for FireKeepers.
A celebration of life will be held
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Baxter
Funeral & Cremation Service at 11
a.m.
In honor of his love for golfing,
we are encouraging people to wear
green or their golf attire. The repast
will immediately follow with some of
the foods Fred enjoyed.
The veteran memorial service will
be Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Fort
Custer National Cemetery at 10:
a.m.Demecio
Eugene
Ingram was
born June
24, 1964,
and went
to be with
the Lord on
Sept. 19,
2024.
A service
will be held Oct. 4, 2024, at
noon at Trinity Neighborhood
Center, 10 W. Bidwell St., Battle
Creek, MI 49037.
A repast will follow.Tonya Lee
Fields, a bea-
con of love
and selfless-
ness, passed
away in her
hometown of
Battle Creek,
Mich., on Sept.
19, 2024, at
the age of 58.
Born Sept. 26, 1965, Tonya’s life
was a testament to her thoughtful
nature and her unwavering commit-
ment to her family and work.
Tonya was a dedicated mother to
her daughter, Whittney Fields, and
a doting grandmother to Kaiden
and Kamren. She carried the mem-ory of her mother, Lillian, and her
sisters, Tammy, Joyce and Kathy,
in her heart. Her work ethic never
faltered, working right up until the
very end.
An avid lover of the outdoors and
travel, Tonya found joy in the beauty
of the world around her.
A celebration of life will be held
for Tonya on Oct. 12, 2024. For
more information, please reach out
to her daughter, Whittney.
Arrangements by Bachman
Hebble Funeral Service, (269) 965-
5145/www.bachmanhebble.com.
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