Donald Emerson Marshall
Donald Emerson Marshall
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Faith Free Will Baptist Church
64395 Romeo Plank Rd, Ray, MI 48096
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Donald Marshall Obituary
Don was born on August 10, 1949 in Woodslee, Ontario, Canada to Walter and Gladys (Tessler) Marshall. On May 29, 1987, over Memorial Day Weekend Don married Arline Kukuk; together they raised their combined six children and were married for 38 years. Don was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church for over thirty years, he was dedicated to his faith and family. Don will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Beloved husband of Arline; loving father of the late Michael (Debbie) Marshall, Michele (Michael) Smith, Joyce Maynard, Noreen VanRosenburg, the late John Crow and Melissa Landrum; adored grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of many; and cherished brother of the late Etta Johnston, the late Richard Marshal, Carol Page and Marylou Jamros.
A visitation for Don will be held Friday, December 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to the11:00 a.m. funeral service at Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 64395 Romeo Plank Rd, Ray.
Burial will take place at Willow Grove Cemetery in Richmond Township, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan's Purse or Mercy Ships.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Faith Free Will Baptist Church
64395 Romeo Plank Rd, Ray, MI 48096
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11:00 a.m.
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64395 Romeo Plank Rd, Ray, MI 48096
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