Obituaries
Phyllis Jean Lutz
Jan 18, 2019
Phyllis Jean (Swartz) Lutz, age 74, of East Leroy passed away January 18, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on March 4, 1944, the daughter of Earl and Marion (Hamilton) Swartz and graduated from Harper Creek High School with the Class of 1962. Phyllis married John H. Lutz in Sonoma United Methodist Church on April 11, 1964. She worked...
David "Tyler" Fettes
Jan 17, 2019
David "Tyler" Fettes, age 44, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Tyler, as his family and friends knew him, was born on August 3, 1974 in Battle Creek to Jeanne (Spencer) and David Fettes. Tyler spent his whole life in BC where he amassed a large group of friends of which he was always willing...
Robert Gerald "Bob" Winstone
Jan 17, 2019
Robert Gerald "Bob" Winstone of Battle Creek, MI, went to be with the Lord while at Heartland Health Care on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 4:30 p.m., two days before his 77th birthday.Bob was born January 19, 1942 in East Jordan, Michigan, the son of Rueben Warren and Vera Mae (Jameson) Winstone. He was raised in East Jordan and was...
Richard L. Geno
Jan 16, 2019
Richard (Dick) L. Geno, 76, of Battle Creek, died January 16, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born January 20, 1942 in Battle Creek to Melvin and Rena (Botbyl) Geno. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1960 and married the former Janet Jones in 1963. He worked for the Kellogg Company, retiring in 1996. Richard...
Irma A. (Lindenfelser) Howard
Jan 12, 2019
Irma A. Howard, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her home in Battle Creek surrounded by loved ones following a short illness. She was born on Friday, April 13, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Arthur F. and Anna K. Lindenfelser, both immigrants from Germany. The family moved to Battle Creek in the early 1930's when her father...
Dale Wayne Blanchard
Jan 12, 2019
Dale Wayne Blanchard, age 67 of Battle Creek died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek.Per Dale's wishes, his human cremated remains will be placed near his parents at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek, Michigan. A private family committal service will be held at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens.Personal messages for Dale's family may be...
Jane Ann (Brady) Wallner
Jan 11, 2019
Jane Ann (Brady) Wallner of Gull Lake (Richland), MI Jane, age 74, died unexpectedly Friday evening, January 11, 2019 in Grand Junction, CO while vacationing with family. Jane, the daughter of Tom and Jane (Cooling) Brady, was born in St. Petersburg, FL on August 1, 1944; was a graduate of Loretto Heights College in Denver Colorado. Jane and her family...
Marilyn Joyce (Vogel) Stadt
Jan 11, 2019
Marilyn Joyce (Vogel) Stadt of Gull Lake (Hickory Corners), MI Marilyn, age 88, died Friday morning, January 11, 2019 at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo, MI with her loving family at her side. Marilyn, the daughter of Rev. Peter and Alice (Dalman) Vogel, was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 3, 1930; was a Lee High School graduate, and moved to...
Krystal Renee "Krystie" Davis
Jan 11, 2019
Krystal Renee "Krystie" Davis, age 61, of Battle Creek sadly passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 11, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on March 22, 1957, the daughter of Dean E. and Kathleen R. (Wallace) Harris and graduated from Pennfield High School and the Calhoun Area Vocational Center in 1975. Krystie retired from Denso in 2017 after...
Gail A. (Coon) Schley
Jan 11, 2019
Gail Ann Schley, age 70, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on May 23, 1948, the daughter of Charles E. and Betty J (Buchfink) Coon. Gail was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles R. "Dick" Coon. She is survived by her son, Aaron T. Schley and his wife,...
Gail A. (Coon) Schley
Jan 11, 2019
Gail A. Schley 70, of Battle Creek, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek. A complete obituary will appear here within the next few days.Friends who wish may leave memorial messages at www.farleyestesdowdle.com
Alice M. Hoyt
Jan 10, 2019
Alice M. Hoyt, 87, of Richland, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. Alice was born September 4, 1931 in Battle Creek to Joseph and Myrtle (Letson) Mercer. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and married the love of her life, Russell Hoyt in 1949. The couple enjoyed 69 years of...
Judy Kay Gillett
Jan 8, 2019
Judy K. Gillett, 59, of Battle Creek died Tuesday January 8, 2019. Judy was born December 11, 1959 in Kalamazoo to Harley and Marilyn (Garfield) Gillett. She received her Associate's Degree from Oakland Community College in automotive technology and a Bachelor's Degree from Walsh College of Accounting and Business Administration.Judy is a former pianist and organist at West Leroy Bible...
Brandon C. Willavize
Jan 7, 2019
Brandon C. Willavize, age 24, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a seizure on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on July 16, 1994, and was the loving son of Julie Willavize and Christopher "Chris" Loman. Brandon is survived by "The Loves of His Life", his son, Brandon Jr. "Bubbie" & his mother, Calee Roth;...
Lottie I. Reeves
Jan 4, 2019
Lottie I. Reeves, age 74, of Springfield died peacefully at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence on Friday afternoon, January 4, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on June 26, 1944, the daughter of Clarence W. and Sylvia M. (Blodgett) Hicks. Lottie enjoyed cooking, traveling and being outdoors, but her greatest love in life was her family, especially her grandchildren....
Barbara Jean "Barb" Watkins
Jan 3, 2019
Barbara J. Watkins of Battle Creek, MI Barbara, age 87, died Thursday evening, January 3, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Barbara, the daughter of Fred W. and Blanche A. (Thurston) Lusk, was born in Athens, MI, on September 9, 1931, moved to the Battle Creek area in 1940 and graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School in 1948....
Charles Arthur "Charlie" Hall
Jan 3, 2019
Charles Arthur "Charlie" Hall, age 82, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully at his home, with his loving family at his side, on Thursday, January 3, 2019.Charlie was born June 17, 1936 in Battle Creek the son of Thomas Clayton and Vivian Loraine (Stoddard) Hall. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Public Schools. Charlie retired...
John E. Zalner
Jan 2, 2019
With his wife, Annette, holding his hand, John E. Zalner, 77, of Battle Creek, went to be with Jesus on January 2, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. John was born on December 20, 1941 in Jackson, MI to Stanley and Marie (Taylor) Zalner. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1960. He then graduated from Sheet Metal Journeyman School....
Charles E. Hook
Dec 31, 2018
Charles E. Hook, 92, went to be with The Lord on Monday morning, December 31, 2018. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 1, 1926, the son of Ruth and Cecil Hook. After finishing high school, Charles served in the US Army, stationed in the Philippines during WWII. While at training camp in Tennessee, Charles met a beautiful...
Linda June (Weddle) Jones Miller
Dec 31, 2018
Linda June (Weddle) Jones Miller, 91, of Battle Creek died at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born June 3, 1927 in Girard, Illinois the daughter of Dewey and Mary (Stowe) Weddle. Linda grew up in Virginia and at age 12 moved with her family to Battle Creek, where she attended Battle Creek Public...
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