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“To the Iler family, so sorry to hear of Mels passing . He will always remain in your thoughts and forever and your hearts. my thoughts and prayers...Read More »
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1 of 24 | Posted by: Sandra Rockwell - Battle Creek, MI
“Happy Trails Mel, until we meet again. Love you. Jeff & Peggy
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2 of 24 | Posted by: Jeff & Peggy Iler - Richland, MI
“Jeff and Peg, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, Jeff. He can rest in peace now. You have my deepest condolences. Tom
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3 of 24 | Posted by: Thomas Morey - Battle Creek, MI
“Jean, Lauretta and I are deeply saddened by Mel's passing. We have been neighbors for 18 years and there hasn't been one time Mel hadn't helped us...Read More »
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4 of 24 | Posted by: Larry and Lauretta Kalisz - MI
“I was deeply saddened by the news of Mr.Iler. Mr Iler drove the Harper Creek bus for us for years. He pretended to be mean but he was just a big...Read More »
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5 of 24 | Posted by: Lori Waidelich - Marshall, MI
“Rest in peace, Friend.
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6 of 24 | Posted by: Stuart and Deb Black - Bellevue, MI
“Our Prayers are with you Jean, Jeff, Steve and Kathey. Our thoughts are with you and the good times together we had in the past
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7 of 24 | Posted by: Ed & Ginnu Hicks - Homosassa, FL
“Jean, Jeff, Peg and the rest of the family, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers go with you.
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8 of 24 | Posted by: Merna & Aden Francis - Galesburg, MI
“I have so many wonderful memories, card games, cribbage, Internet card games, camping in the back of Uncle Rays, but most of off "Uncle Smelly"...Read More »
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9 of 24 | Posted by: Barnyard - tekonsha, MI
“Was so sorry to read about Mel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jean as well as the rest of your family. As the days and weeks pass,...Read More »
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10 of 24 | Posted by: Jim and Eva Cadwallader - Hudson, FL
“I guess there is not much to say at a time like this to take away the pain of losing a loved one. Please know that my family will put you in our...Read More »
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11 of 24 | Posted by: sandra smith - battle creek, MI
“Jean Sorry to hear about Melvin. I had known him for well over 65 years. I know he will be missed by everyone who ever knew him.
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12 of 24 | Posted by: Merle & Sue Frey - Scottville, MI
“Sorry for your loss, so many good memeries riding motorcycles with you guys.
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13 of 24 | Posted by: Scot, Jamie, Mackenzie Wyman - MI
“Jean and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We worked with Mel for many years at Kellogg. Always had a great time, talkng with him. He always had...Read More »
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14 of 24 | Posted by: Dennis and Dona Wagner - Yuma, AZ
“Dear Jean - So Sorry to hear of Mel's passing and know he will be greatly missed by all of you as well as all of his friends. We have many happy...Read More »
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15 of 24 | Posted by: Lloyd & NancySchug - Climax, MI
“Jean: We are very sorry for your loss. Mel was a great friend and a delightful person. He will be missed by all. If there is anything Eugene and I...Read More »
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16 of 24 | Posted by: Eugene & Sylvia Jones - MI
“Dear Iler Family, Just wanted to share my thoughts and prayers with each of you. I have many fond memories of Mr. Mel. Boy scout trips, camping trips...Read More »
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17 of 24 | Posted by: Judi Hicks Tribble - Alamogordo, NM
“Dear Jean and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Mel. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless, Lloyd & Karen Kibler
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18 of 24 | Posted by: Lloyd & Karen Kibler - Marshall, MI
“Dear Jeff & Peg. Please accept our condolences for the loss of your Dad. These things are most difficult to accept. You have been a good son.We wish...Read More »
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19 of 24 | Posted by: Jim Cokley - Burton, MI
“Sorry to hear about Mel. He will be missed, he was a lot of fun. Jim & Norma Flanders
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20 of 24 | Posted by: Jim & Norma Flanders - Leesburg, FL
“He will be missed very much. I looked forward to seeing both of you when I visited Michigan. God be with you. Eleanor
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21 of 24 | Posted by: Eleanor Fifield - Summerville, SC
“Jean and family We are so sorry to hear about Mel. We have lots of wonderful and funny memeories of our bike trips. You are in our thoughts. Dick ...Read More »
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22 of 24 | Posted by: Richard Dukeman - Michigan, MI
“God hath not promised Skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways All our lives through. God hath not promised Sun without rain. Joy without...Read More »
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23 of 24 | Posted by: Jennifer Klindt - Murfreesboro, TN
“Rick, Kathy & Family - Thinking of you today and in the days to come. Jeff & Sharon
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24 of 24 | Posted by: Jeff & Sharon Robinson - Marshall, MI
Melvin L. Iler, age 75, of Battle Creek died Monday, February 13, 2012 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, Battle Creek surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Iler was born on April 4, 1936 in Parma, Michigan to Kenneth and L. Belle (Bronson) Iler. He was raised on the family farm in Ceresco and had been a life long resident of the Marshall and Battle Creek areas. Melvin had been employed by the Kellogg Company for thirty-six years, retiring in 1993. He had also been employed by the Harper Creek School System as a bus driver for over 17 years. On August 25, 1956, he married the former Jean E. Rybka at the St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Mr. Iler was a member of the Gull Lake United Methodist Church and the Kellogg 25 year Club. He was an avid motorcyclist and had been a member of the Gold Wing Tour Association. He and his wife had traveled all over the United States on their bike. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and traveling to their trailer located near the Harrison, Michigan area. Other hobbies included playing cards and hunting. Melvin was a very social person with an engaging personality. He enjoyed the company of his many friends at the Cedar Creek golf course. An annual fishing trip to Canada with friends was one of his favorite activities. He had never met a stranger and had a wonderful sense of humor. He is remembered by his family as being a very loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter, Kathy (Rick) Carl of Athens; sons, Jeffery (Peggy) Iler of Richland and Stephen (Christie) Iler of Sussex, Wisconsin; grandchildren, , Bradley (April) Iler, Brandi (Cole) Roberts, Missie (Kelly) Fields, Ashley Carl, Joshua Carl, Brandon Iler, (twins) Alexi (Jake) Aase and Zachary Iler and Nathaniel Iler; 10 great grandchildren; sister, KayBelle (Gordon) Ferris of Battle Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Raymond Iler and Lauro Iler; and sister, Wilma Frey. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Marshall. A funeral service to celebrate the gift of his life will be held 11 AM Friday, February 17, 2012 at the funeral home with Reverend Mona Joslyn of the Gull Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Lyon Lake Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Gull Lake United Methodist Church or the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. To leave a personal message and sign the on line guest book, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com...
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