Kinsley Markle

Kinsley Ann Markle, age 4, of Richland, MI & Battle Creek, MI Our sweet Kinsley went to Heaven early Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017 in Battle Creek, MI. Kinsley was born a miracle and with her bright eyes, smile and contagious laugh she would light up a room. Kinsley touched many lives in her short time here. Kinsley, the daughter of Brandi S. (Spitters) Markle and Jeffrey A Markle, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on September 2, 2012. Surviving is her mother, Brandi of Richland, MI; her father, Jeff (Fiance', Michelle Huffman and her son, Christian N. (7)) of Battle Creek, MI and her brother, Jace Owen Markle (7) of Richland and Battle Creek. Also surviving is her maternal grandparents, Deborah (Gerald) Spitters of Richland; her maternal great grandmother, Peggy Smalley of Kalamazoo, MI; maternal great grandfather, C. Frank Spitters of Kalamazoo; paternal grandmother, Holly Spitzner of St. Augustine, FL; paternal grandfather, Richard J (Lisa) Markle of Sanford, ME; paternal great grandparents, Richard (Elida) Markle of Kalamazoo and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeff will celebrate Kinsley's life on Friday, January 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek, with Chaplain David Beetham, officiating. Family and friends will continue Kinsley 's life celebration with a time of fellowship and a luncheon at the Cornerstone Community Church, 3030 Beckley Road, Battle Creek, 49015. Brandi will celebrate Kinsley's life on Saturday, January 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Haven Reformed Church, 5350 N Sprinkle Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, with Rev. Roy Ackermann, officiating. Family and friends will continue Kinsley's life celebration with a time of fellowship and a luncheon in the Church Social Hall. Interment has been in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kinsley's honor may be directed to the Families for HOPE, Inc., 1219 N. Wittfield Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is assisting Kinsley's family with her arrangements.