Obituaries
Darlene Dager
Mar 20, 2019
Darlene Dager was born an only child on January 11, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA to Arthur and Ella Pettit. Her father died on Valentine's Day in 1934, when Darlene was only 5 years old, leaving her to be raised by her now widowed and single mother. In 1937, at 8 years old, the two of them left and moved...
Anthony Gene "Tony" Rice
Mar 20, 2019
Anthony Gene "Tony" Rice of Richland, MI Tony, age 58, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 20, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, with his loving family at his side. Tony, the son of James Rice and Ann (Dennany) Brown was born in Kalamazoo on February 10, 1961 and was a lifetime area resident. He was the Owner and Operator...
Norman Jospeh Lebreton
Mar 19, 2019
Norman Joseph LeBreton Jr. age 71, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children: Tammy M. Figueroa and Norman J. LeBreton III of West Covina, CA, Jeffrey J. (Kristina Moellering) LeBreton of West Bloomfield, MI, Michael C. (Sarah) LeBreton and...
Patricia A. Bulko
Mar 19, 2019
Patricia A. Bulko died on March 19, 2019 at Northpointe Woods Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI. She was born on December 5, 1936 to Robert and Beulah Berkey.She met her future husband Joe at a friend's house when she was 13 and he was 16, starting a life-long love affair and 56 years of marriage. She led an extraordinary...
John Timothy Reen
Mar 18, 2019
John Timothy Reen, age 77, of Battle Creek passed away Monday afternoon, March 18, 2019. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 7, 1942, the loving son of Timothy J. and Kathleen B. (Brown) Reen, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1966. A talented carpenter, John owned &...
Charles Laverne "Chuckie" Crandell
Mar 17, 2019
Charles Lavern "Chuckie" Crandell of Augusta, MI Chuckie, age 64, died Sunday morning, March 17, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Church, Kalamazoo, MI. Chuckie, the son of Walter James and Eleanor June (Utter) Crandell, was born in Stanwood, MI on July 11, 1954 and moved to this area in 1966. He enjoyed vacationing in Florida and watching TV., Chuckie is survived...
James Henry "Jim" Mcfadden
Mar 17, 2019
James Henry "Jim" McFadden of Battle Creek, MI Jim, age 64, died Sunday afternoon, March 17, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI following a lengthy illness. Jim, the son of Henry E. McFadden and Laurene (Kehlenbach) Evans, was born in Gothenburg, NE on May 30, 1954 and moved to Battle Creek, MI in 2008 to pursue raising championship Golden...
Roseanne Marie (Sayre) Hagerty Heatherly
Mar 16, 2019
Roseanne M (Sayre) Hagerty Heatherly, 91, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan and South Padre Island, Texas died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.She was born October 31, 1927 in Battle Creek the daughter of Oscar D. and Grace (Sevine) Sayre. Roseanne grew up in...
Norma J. Easler
Mar 15, 2019
Norma Jean (Dauber) Easler, 87, of Ceresco went home to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side on March 15, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Norma was born September 22, 1931 to Jesse and Pearl (McClish) Dauber in California Corners, MI. She was the youngest of 7 children. On September 4,...
David James Macbeth
Mar 14, 2019
David James MacBeth, age 51, of Plainwell went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, March 14, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on November 27, 1967, the loving son of Richard E. and Victoria L. (MacBeth) Grant and graduated from Plainwell High School with the Class of 1986. David worked for more than...
Tony Ray Wilson
Mar 14, 2019
Tony Ray Wilson, 44, died, Thursday, March 14, 2019, unexpectedly at his home. He was born December 1, 1974 in Battle Creek, the son of Willard D. and Arlene H. (Johnson) Wilson. He was a 1992 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Tony was a veteran of the US Navy serving aboard the USS George Washington. He was a...
Marian Lou (Coolbaugh) Jusick
Mar 14, 2019
Marian L. Jusick, 90, of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Marian was born in Jackson, MI on April 20, 1928, to Roy and Hazel Coolbaugh. She married Clement V. Jusick on November 8, 1947 at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Jackson, MI. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage...
Evelyn Louise (Rigsby) (Keith) Bean
Mar 11, 2019
Evelyn Louise (Rigsby) (Keith) Bean of Kalamazoo, MI Evelyn, age 90, who loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart is now dancing before him in Heaven as of Monday, March 11, 2019. While those she left are grieving her loss, they celebrate her lifetime love of singing before her Lord. Her journey included marriage, raising 5 children and the...
Drew R. West
Mar 11, 2019
Drew Reagan West, 53, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born July 31,1964 in Battle Creek, the son of Randy and Alvina West. Drew worked hard and played harder. He loved going to car shows and hanging out with his son Tyler. He enjoyed working on hot rods, making custom blasted mirrors and grilling out....
Julia A. Taylor
Mar 10, 2019
Our most beloved Mother, Julia Ann Taylor, passed away to be with the Lord on March 10, 2019. Julia was born on February 12, 1936 to Leon and Lucille Greer of Augusta where she was raised on the family farm, and in the same home raised her own family where she lived until her passing. She cherished the land she...
Ruth Marie (Fox) Burns
Mar 10, 2019
Ruth Marie (Fox) Burns of Battle Creek, MI Ruth, age 94, died Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI. Ruth, the daughter of Frederick B. and Josephine M. (Frankowski) Fox, was born in Toledo, OH on October 9, 1924 and moved to this area in 2014. Ruth graduated in 1942 from Central Catholic School...
Joel D. Kellay
Mar 9, 2019
Joel D. Kellay, 46, of Battle Creek, died March 9, 2019 at his residence. Joel was born December 10, 1972 in Battle Creek to James and Sandra (Chalfant) Kellay. He attended Pennfield High School and worked at Rosler Metal Finishing. He loved music and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed 4-wheelers and driving his four-wheel drive van. Joel married Melissa...
Donna Belle (Wright) Blue Fry
Mar 9, 2019
Donna Belle (Wright) Blue Fry, 87, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek.Donna was born September 28, 1931, in the old Nichols Hospital, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of James Byron and Edna Aletha (Stookey) Wright. She was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Donna was employed for...
Wilmeta M. "Meta" Uldriks
Mar 7, 2019
Wilmeta M. "Meta" Uldriks, age 89, of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away on Thursday evening, March 7, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on December 3, 1929, the loving daughter of Casper and Alice Elizabeth (Reynolds) Uldriks. She grew up in the Bedford Area and retired from Post-General Foods after more than 37 years of service. Meta is survived...
Blanche Marie Forman Smith
Mar 7, 2019
Blanche Marie Smith, age 88, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on December 14, 1930, the daughter of Earl Hubert and Myrtice Lee (Mills) Smith. Blanche was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and a lifelong Battle Creek resident. Blanche was preceded...
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