Obituaries
Richard Clifford "Dick" Brookins
May 19, 2019
Richard Clifford "Dick" Brookins of Gull Lake (Richland), MI Dick, age 93, died Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living of Battle Creek, MI and with his loving wife, Nancy at his side. Dick, the son of George and Glendora (Clifford) Brookins, was born in Detroit, MI on May 10, 1926 and was a 1944 graduate of Battle...
Christy L. Ames-Bauer
May 18, 2019
Christy L. Ames-Bauer, age 65, of Springfield passed away suddenly at Bronson Battle Creek on Saturday morning, May 18, 2019. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan on December 25, 1953, the daughter of Harry O. and Elsie L. (Smith) Ames, and graduated from Coldwater High School. Christy enjoyed sharing her strong Faith in the Lord with others. She also enjoyed...
Richard H. "Dick" Steele
May 17, 2019
Richard Hubert "Dick" Steele, Sr., age 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on July 12, 1934, the son of Richard McKee and Vivian Meryl (Hamp) Steele. Dick was a lifelong Battle Creek "Verona" resident, attending Verona Elementary, W.K. Kellogg Junior High and...
Frederick John "Fred" Brenner
May 15, 2019
Frederick John "Fred" Brenner, 90, of Battle Creek died on May 15, 2019. Fred was born November 23, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of George Paul and Helen A. (Gustke) Brenner. He was a 1948 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Fred honorably served in the U.S. Army overseas in Germany. He retired in 1985, as an...
Raymond Arthur "Ray" Anderson
May 13, 2019
Raymond A. "Ray" Anderson, 86 of Battle Creek died at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence with his family at his side on Monday, May 13, 2019, after being ill for a number of years. Ray was born May 3, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Elmer C. and Margaret (Elliott) Anderson. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Ray served in...
Ronald J. Denardo
May 11, 2019
Ron Denardo's life recently came to an end on May 11, 2019. Ron was 68 years old and a husband, father, and grandfather.Ron will be remembered for his service to Special Olympics. For the last 15 years he served as head coach for Kalamazoo's Powerlifting team. While volunteering, he had the opportunity to take two of his athletes to Puerto...
Evelyn E. Williams
May 10, 2019
Evelyn E. Williams, 85, of Richland, died May 10, 2019 at her home. Evelyn was born September 19, 1933 in Kalamazoo to Roy and Elizabeth (Williams) Taylor. In her younger years, she loved to knit and crochet. She enjoyed fishing and working in her flower garden. She was an attendee of the Northeastern Baptist Church. Evelyn is survived by son,...
David Payne Owen
May 9, 2019
David Payne Owen, 78, passed Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his residence in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born May 14, 1940, in Battle Creek, the son of Dale A. and Donna (Payne) Owen, was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in engineering from Western Michigan University. David was employed for over 40...
Anna Mae Damren
May 8, 2019
Anna Mae Damren, 78, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence. Anna was born August 9, 1940 in Jackson, MI to Warren and Goldie (Boulenbough) Sellers. She married William Damren on June 14, 1958. The couple enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Anna enjoyed flower arranging and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Anna is survived...
Carl Dean "Deano" Carpenter
May 8, 2019
Carl Dean "Deano" Carpenter, age 58, of Athens died Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was born in Coldwater, MI on July 22, 1960, the son of to Arthur and Elma (Wisnieski) Carpenter. Dean graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1978. He attended MSU and studied in their electrical program and then completed his apprenticeship locally...
Lucas Lee "Luke" Stafford
May 8, 2019
Lucas Lee "Luke" Stafford, age 31, of Battle Creek, tragically passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on August 4, 1987, the son of Robert L. and Denise A. (McDonald) Stafford and graduated from Battle Creek Central high School with the Class of 2005.Luke is survived by his children, Hunter, Aleah, and...
Marcia Jane (Hays) Kuepfer
May 7, 2019
Marcia Jane (Hays) Kuepfer of Battle Creek, MI Marcia, age 87, died Tuesday morning, May 7, 2019 at Pennfield Premier Living of Battle Creek. Marcia, the daughter of James and Pearl (Stoner) Hays, was born in Canton, OH on July 12, 1931 and was a 1949 graduate of Lehman High School of Canton. She had been employed with Ohio Bell...
Maxine Marie (Troub) Rudd Ayres
May 5, 2019
Maxine Marie Ayres, 94, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Living Center in Hastings, Michigan on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was born August 23, 1924 in Middleton, Michigan the daughter of Harry and Eva (Wiles) Troub. She was a 1942 graduate of Carson City High School. Maxine lived in Middleton until 1947 when she moved to...
Veroneze Lavelle (Kellogg) "Kel" Strader
May 5, 2019
Veroneze LaVelle (Kellogg) Strader (age 78) of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed onward on May 5, 2019. Veroneze was born June 15, 1940 in Petoskey, Michigan, the daughter of Sculptor/Potter Stanley P. Kellogg and Barbara Kellogg Blackmore. She married her college sweetheart, Richard (Dick) Strader in 1965 and they celebrated 53 amazing years together. She is the mother of Eric (Laura)...
Beverlee Ann Howell
May 4, 2019
Beverlee Ann (Silcock) Howell, age 89, of Richland, passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2019 at the Story Point Senior Living in Portage. Beverlee was born September 21, 1929 in Cloverdale, MI to Ted and Vesta Silcock. She was raised by her mother, Vesta and her beloved step-father, Harold Hazel. Beverlee graduated from Richland High School and furthered her education...
Melinda Jane Karker
May 3, 2019
Melinda Jane Karker, age 66, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, May 3, 2019. She was born in Oscoda, Michigan on August 8, 1952 and worked as a dietary aide at many area nursing homes over the years, but her true passion was being a stay at home mom and grandma.Melinda married Robert Lee Karker in Battle...
Barbara L. "Barb" Walker
May 2, 2019
Barbara L. Walker was born March 2, 1937 to Arthur & Catherine (Finley) Dowell in Troy, Missouri. As a young child, the family moved to Battle Creek, Michigan. Barbara attended Battle Creek Schools graduating in 1955. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 1959 with a degree in Education and taught in both the Grand Rapids and Battle Creek area...
Milford Joseph Anguilm
May 2, 2019
Milford Joseph Anguilm of Battle Creek, MI Milford, age 94, died Thursday morning, May 2, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence of Battle Creek, following a brief illness. Born on July 25, 1924 in Rexton, MI, the son of William and Cora (Arnold) Anguilm. He was a 1942 graduate of Rudyard (MI) High School and moved to the Battle Creek...
Michael Lee Lind
May 1, 2019
Michael Lee Lind, 66, passed away peacefully sleeping in his chair watching his favorite westerns on May 1, 2019. He was born July 22, 1952 in Battle Creek to Grant Collins Gregoire and Leona Joyce Gregoire. He and his brother, Grant, were later adopted by Howard Lind. He attended Lakeview and Battle Creek Public Schools. He graduated from Western Michigan...
Michael A. "Moonie" Moon
Apr 29, 2019
Michael A. Moon "Moonie", age 68, of Bellevue passed away suddenly on April 29, 2019. He fought Prostate Cancer for over 10 years but is now at Peace with the Lord. Mike was born in Battle Creek on September 27, 1950 to Kenneth and Antoinette Moon and graduated Valedictorian in 1968 from Bellevue High School. Upon graduation, he attended the...
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