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Fern Bishop

September 23, 1928 — February 26, 2025

Battle Creek

Fern Bishop

Fern Irene Bishop, 96, of Battle Creek, Michigan. Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Fern was born in Leroy township on September 23, 1928. The daughter of Roe and Opal (Chichester) Mitchell. She grew up in East Leroy and graduated from Athens High School. Fern Married Bruce Bishop in 1946. She worked at Kellogg’s for four years; she then became a stay at home mother. Fern enjoyed working in her big garden. She volunteered at Lakeview High School cafeteria for 10 years. Fern also became a big Michigan State fan. Surviving is her brother; Frank Mitchell, sons; Gregory Bishop of Niceville, FL., and Brad Bishop of Battle Creek, six grandchildren and eleven Great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Roe and Opal Mitchell, husband; Bruce Bishop, daughter; Stephanie Newburn, sisters; Mary Crowell and Marcelle Wank, brothers; Leon, Eldon and Gordon Mitchell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 4, 2025, from noon to 1:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM, at Richard A Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek, MI. Memorials may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

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