Obituaries
Betty Rae (West) Horsfall
Jun 6, 2019
Betty Rae (West) Horsfall of Kalamazoo, MI Betty was born in Pixley Township, Clay County, IL on December 2, 1922 to Luther and Ruth (Seesengood) Worrell. After her mother's death, she was raised on a farm by her maternal grandparents. In 1940, she married Thurl Eugene West and moved to Michigan to be a farmer's wife. She also worked in...
Joan Elizabeth Towery
Jun 6, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Towery, age 88, of Homer, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 6, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on September 30, 1930, the daughter of Robert E. and Genevieve (Rochelle) Gault. Joan received her Bachelor's in Social Service from Western Michigan University and retired from the State of Michigan in 1988, after more than 25...
Robert Blair "Rob" Lyman, Iii
Jun 4, 2019
Robert Blair "Rob" Lyman, III of Battle Creek, MI Rob, age 52, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Rob is survived by his parents, Robert "Blair" and Bertha R. "Bertie" (Ferrari) Lyman, Jr. of Battle Creek; his sister, Lisa Ann (Chris) Mayer of Grand Rapids, MI; his brother, Craig Arthur (Shannon) Lyman of Wheaton,...
Amanda S. Longanecker
Jun 4, 2019
Amanda S. Longanecker, 39, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Amanda was born July 27, 1979 in Battle Creek to Bruce and Carol (Micklatcher) Longanecker. Amanda is survived by her two children, Breanna Coger and Loren (Hailey Pountain) Coger II; a grandson, Grant Coger; her father, Bruce (Iris) Longanecker; her mother, Carol Micklatcher; her sister, Toni Jo Micklatcher;...
Harold Lee Collier
Jun 2, 2019
Harold Lee Collier, age 82, of Battle Creek passed away June 2, 2019 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born in Lincoln, Illinois on February 17, 1937 and was the son of Harold Collier and his wife Lois and Velma Mead and her husband Ken. He spent most of his life in the Battle Creek area with...
Tommy E. "Tom" Artis
May 31, 2019
Tom ArtisWe are heartbroken to say that Tom Artis, 77, of Battle Creek left us on May 31, 2019 with his wife, LaVaune Artis by his side. His first priority was his wife of 56 years and his family and he loved spending time with them. He also enjoyed traveling in the RV with his wife and dogs, perfecting his...
Donna Jean Foster
May 30, 2019
Donna Jean (Tooke) Foster, age 82, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday evening May 30, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born in Battle Creek on June 13, 1936, the daughter of Donald and Margaret (Craw) Tooke. Donna graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1954 where she was a cheerleader and on the homecoming court....
Eileen Mary Hudon
May 29, 2019
Eileen Mary (McCaherty) Hudon, age 75, of Battle Creek went peacefully to be with her Creator on Wednesday evening, May 29, 2019 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on October 20, 1943, the loving daughter of Patrick and Louise (Fournier) McCaherty. Eileen worked for many years as a manager at the Countryside Inn and...
Norman C. Hood
May 28, 2019
Norman C. "Norm" Hood, Jr., age 11, passed away tragically Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Norm was born December 13, 2007 in Kalamazoo to Norman Hood, Sr. and Christina Valadez. He attended the 5th grade at Verona Elementary School. Norm is survived by his parents and three siblings, Regina Hale, Nevaeh Hale and Jaylone Porter. Norm loved being outside. He enjoyed...
Robert M. "Bob" Colburn
May 28, 2019
Robert M. "Bob" Colburn, age 73, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2019. He was born in Middlesex, England on February 23, 1946, the son of the late Richard F. and the late Joan D. "Penny" (Heidler) Colburn. Bob graduated from Lakeview High School and retired from the City of Kalamazoo after more than 25 years of...
Brent William King
May 27, 2019
Brent William King, age 42, of Battle Creek tragically passed away on Monday morning, May 27, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on May 23, 1977, the son of Rolena King. Brent enjoyed playing pool, going to the races, and hanging with friends. Brent had a lot of friends and they enjoyed being around him. Brent is survived by...
Bradley "Brad" Dean Older
May 26, 2019
Bradley Dean Older, 37, of East Leroy died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Brad was born April 14, 1982 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Robert Eugene and Cindy Lee (Vogt) Older. Brad earned the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 13. He was a 2000 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, where he was...
Bertice William "Bert" Miller
May 25, 2019
Bertice William "Bert" Miller of Battle Creek, MI Bert, 96 years, ten months, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 75 years, Marian E. (Paeske) Miller, daughter Lynn Miller, and daughter Jean (m. George) Wells, both of Battle Creek, and son Kurt Miller, (m. Judith)...
Sara Elizabeth "Bette" Hinton
May 25, 2019
Sara Elizabeth "Bette" Hinton, age 77, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday morning, May 25, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Battle Creek on March 6,1942 the daughter of Francis and Mildred (Yetter) Davis. Bette retired on April 30, 2004 after more than 33 years of faithful service as an RN at the Battle Creek...
Louetta N. (Simpson) Kier
May 24, 2019
Louetta N. (Simpson) Kier of Battle Creek, MI Louetta, age 92, died Friday morning, May 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 20,1926, the daughter of Tom and Irene Simpson in Rae, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Clifford E. Kier on August 11, 1945. Clifford was in the U.S. Navy, and they lived at several duty...
Dorothy Karen Ray
May 23, 2019
Dorothy Karen Ray, age 67, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on January 21, 1952, the daughter of Wylie Marion and Phyllis May (Wright) Tilley. Dorothy graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1970. Her career with Pennfield Schools began in 1984 where she was a noon Supervisor for...
Gloria Joan (Skidmore) Olin
May 23, 2019
Gloria J. Olin (October 4, 1930 - May 23, 2019) Gloria Olin's life was truly glorious!! With limitless enthusiasm, positivity, and gratitude, she was a red-headed ray of sunshine in the lives of everyone she met. Gloria Joan Skidmore was born on October 4, 1930, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Gloria was the daughter of Stanley and Vivian Skidmore. Her father...
Richard W. "Speed" Eddinger
May 22, 2019
Richard W. "Speed" Eddinger, 90, of Battle Creek, died May 22, 2019. Speed was born July 26, 1928 in Battle Creek to LaVerne and Myrtle (Fields) Eddinger. After graduating from Lakeview High School, Speed joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. A long-time business owner, Speed owned the Speed's Coffee Shop in Battle Creek, Lakeview, Verona...
Albert William "Deacon Al" & "Deacon Patrick" Patrick
May 21, 2019
Albert W. Patrick, peacefully passed away May 21, 2019 while surrounded by family. Albert was born in New York, NY to Albert William and Truth Eleanor (Henderson) Patrick on May 30, 1934. He graduated from St. Emma Industrial and Agricultural Institute in 1953. He earned his Law Degree from LaSalle University in 1969. Albert attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit...
Bonnie Kay (Walker) Mckeever Peck
May 19, 2019
Bonnie (Walker) McKeever Peck, age 65, passed away at home, May 19, 2019, with family by her side.In her final days, she was taken care of by Olivia and Eric McKeever, Oaklawn Hospice and various other relatives. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, May 16 1954 and was a 1972 graduate of Pennfield High School. Bonnie worked at Meijer...
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