Marshall Champion, Jr.

Marshall Champion Jr., age 87 of Plainwell went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Marshall was born on August 9, 1927 to Marshall & Hattie (Hofacker) Champion. Visit with his family and friends on Tuesday, July 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, Plainwell; 120 Woodhams St. (685-5881). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Park Reformed Church; 1316 Barney Rd. Kalamazoo MI 49004. Marshall’s family includes his wife of 39 years, Sharon; his children: Sandy Champion, Michael (Patricia) Champion, Judy (James) Bouma, Nancy Champion; grandchildren: Courtney (Brady) Cohen, Casey Champion, Tyler Champion, Brandon Haskell; great grandchildren: Cali and Cora Cohen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Glenadenne Champion. Marshall loved spending time with family. He was an outdoorsman and an active member of Trout Unlimited. Please visit Marshall’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, archive a memory or photo and sign his memory book online. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, Trout Unlimited or North Park Reformed Church.