http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Thursday, September 5, 2024 17
Marjorie
“Mackie” Kay
Jackson,
85, of Battle
Creek,
Michigan,
passed away
Saturday,
August 24,
2024, at Stone
Ridge Assisted
Living & Adult Foster Care. She
was born November 19, 1938, the
daughter of Stanley Green and
Edna Louise (Foster) Graham.
Marjorie was a graduate of
Springfield High School. She was
employed at Post Cereals for 34
years until retired. She was formerly
employed at Clark Equipment.
Marjorie is survived by her sons,
Dennis Jackson and Terence
Jackson; five grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; sister Dawn
(Steve) Harvey; and brother-in-law
Lavern Nelson.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and sister Jackie Nelson.
Marjorie enjoyed shopping,
ceramics and owned Mackie & Al’s
Ceramic Shop. She loved spending
time with her family, especially her
grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at
Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens on
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at
2 p.m. Interment will take place in
Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society or St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements by Baxter Funeral &
Cremation Service. 269-788-9800/
http://www.baxterfuneral.comCarman
“Carms” E.
Hamilton,
86, of Battle
Creek, passed
away August
27, 2024, at
his residence,
surrounded
by his family.
He was born
September 13, 1937, in Port Huron,
Michigan, the son of Robert and
Anna (Hawkins) Hamilton.
Carman graduated from Port
Huron High School in 1955, then
moved to Battle Creek in 1972.
He was previously employed as a
Mechanical Officer for Canadian
National Railroad for 44 years
before retiring as the Chief
Mechanical Officer. During his time
with the railroad he played Santa on
the Grand Trunk Western Holiday
Train. Following his retirement from
the railroad he continued by pro-
viding handyman and community
services where you might find him
fixing your roof, landscaping, deck-
building or a wide host of work;
though he made sure to leave his
calendar open every Christmas
Eve to bring the magic into families’
homes by continuing the Santa
tradition. Carman was a member
at St. Joseph Catholic Church and
a volunteer Hearings Officer for
the City of Battle Creek Dangerous
Buildings Committee.
Carman touched the lives of all
those that met him, including his
“40 old ladies,” but none more
important than his wife. Carman’s
other passions included woodwork-
ing, making bird houses, hosting
pig roasts and spending time with
his family. Though working was hiscalling, to those that knew him, he
was a pillar of support that never
wavered, with a feisty sense of
humor, and a quick and witty mind
that was always ready to play practi-
cal jokes.
Carman is survived by his wife,
Norma Jean Hamilton (Gostinger);
they united in marriage on February
7, 1959, in Port Huron, Mich.; and
their three children, Stephen (Cindy
Mitchell) Hamilton of Climax, Mich.,
Michelle (Gary) Wolfe of Battle
Creek, Daniel (Lisa Mandrell)
Hamilton of Rockford, Mich.; his
sister, Linda Simpson of Port Huron,
Mich.; and grandchildren Dylan
(Angela) Wolfe of Battle Creek, and
Joshua (Stephanie) Hamilton of
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Carman was preceded in death by
his parents, and brothers Jerry and
Bob Hamilton.
The family received friends
on Friday, August 30, 2024, at
Richard A. Henry Funeral Home
& Cremation Services from 1-
p.m. and 5-7 p.m., followed by the
Recitation of The Rosary at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was cel-
ebrated 11 a.m., Saturday, August
31, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, where the family received
friends one hour prior to the Mass.
Rev. Jacob Thomas, Celebrant.
Memorial contributions may
be made to NORD, National
Organization for Rare Disorders,
http://www.rarediseases.org; or National
Kidney Foundation of Michigan,
http://www.nkfm.org.
Memories and condolences may
be left for the
family at http://www.
henryfuneral-
home.org.Dr. Gary
Joseph
Wortz, M.D.,
67, of Battle
Creek, Mich.,
went to be
with his Lord
on Aug. 27,
2024, at his
home, sur-
rounded by
his family. He was born in Three
Rivers, Mich., on Oct. 6, 1956, the
son of the late Lloyd Elwin Wortz
and Peggy Jean (Bond) Wortz.
Gary served in country in the
U.S. Air Force during Vietnam,
followed by his service in the
National Guard in Battle Creek.
He received his Doctorate degree
from Michigan State University and
practiced medicine in Battle Creek
for over 30 years. He also estab-
lished medical education programs
at Western Michigan University,
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care organizations like Centracare.
Gary loved the Lord and dedicated
his life to Him. He was active at the
Journey Church.
Gary is survived by his wife of 45
years, Sharon Kay (Mercer) Wortz;
his sons, Jeremy (Renae) Wortz
and Joshua (Amber) Wortz; grand-
children Brayden, Ava, Elliott and
Matilda; brothers Dennis (Denise)
Wortz, Dale (Jan) Wortz, Dr. Terry
(Renee) Wortz and Jeffrey Wortz.
Gary enjoyed gaming, traveling,
teaching and studying the Bible.
He was passionate about help-
ing others and volunteered at the
Lakeview Neighborhood Food
Ministry. He loved spending time
with his family, especially his grand-
children.
Visitation was held at Baxter
Funeral & Cremation Service, 375
W. Dickman Road, on Wednesday,
Sept. 4, 2024, from 4-7 p.m.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be
held at Baxter Funeral & Cremation
Service on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024,
at 11 a.m., with Pastor Steven
Amaro of Journey Church officiat-
ing.
Interment will take place in Fort
Custer National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-
butions may be made to the South
Michigan Food Bank, smfoodbank.
org/get-involved/fund-food-drives.
Arrangements by Baxter Funeral
& Cremation Service. 269-788-
9800/www.baxterfuneral.comPlease consider the
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