Obituaries
Keith Clair Kyser
Jul 30, 2019
Keith Clair Kyser, 81, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.Keith was born August 30, 1937 in Battle Creek, the son of Milton and Eva (Palmer) Kyser. He was a 1955 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Keith was employed for 43 years in the ink (printing) business and retired from IPI after...
Brandon Tyler Harris
Jul 28, 2019
Brandon Tyler Harris, 30, of Battle Creek left this world on Sunday, July 28, 2019, when an accident claimed his life. This happened while he was doing what he loved most, spending time with his family and friends.Brandon was born December 4, 1988 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Dean Edwin and Alesha Corinne (Stout) Harris, Jr. He was...
Linda Sue Darr
Jul 27, 2019
Linda Sue (Robertson) DarrDec. 26, 1947 - July 27, 2019On July 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, Linda was finally able to rest after a long, hard, well fought battle with cancer. Linda will be remembered by many for her huge, loving heart. Her kind and gentle soul. Her unbreakable strength, strong faith, bright blue eyes and beautiful smile....
Bryon Lynn DeRushia
Jul 26, 2019
Bryon Lynn DeRushia, age 54, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born in Battle Creek on August 12, 1964, the son of Lynn and Mary Ann DeRushia. Bryon graduated from Lakeview High School in 1982 and began his long and successful career...
Danette Delove (Lind) Birch
Jul 26, 2019
Danette DeLove (Lind) Birch, age 79 of Leonidas, MI died on July 26th at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek after a brief illness. Danette was born July 22, 1940 to Harold Gust and Wilma DeLove (Rizor) Lind. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1958, married Elwood Martin "Woody" Bowers on July 6, 1958 and started a life...
Melissa M. Gaw
Jul 22, 2019
Melissa Mae Gaw, 53, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1965, daughter of Lewis Lake and Sharon (Gibson) Lake. Melissa graduated from Bellevue High School in 1984. After high school she joined the workforce but she found her passion with photography at the Meijer...
Dale William Aldrich
Jul 20, 2019
Dale William Aldrich of Battle Creek, MI Dale, age 89, died Saturday morning, July 20, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living, Battle Creek, MI. Dale, the son of Bernal L. and Leona M. (Hayes) Aldrich, was born in Battle Creek on May 25, 1930; was a lifetime area resident and a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He served...
Ruth Lucille Lenardson (Brown) Runyan
Jul 16, 2019
Ruth Lucille Lenardson (Brown) Runyan formerly of Venice, FL Ruth, age 98, passed away peacefully July 16, 2019, having lived a life of faithfulness and devotion to family and friends. Born October 3, 1920 in Gobles, Michigan where she married Frank James Lenardson, her husband of 37 years, until his passing in 1977. Together, they owned and operated The Good...
Daniel James "Dane" Varga
Jul 15, 2019
Dan was born November 3, 1968 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Dana Andrew and Christine Kay (Kipp) Varga. He was a graduate of Harper Creek High School. He was formerly employed at Koyo, where he took a medical retirement. He recently enjoyed doing small engine repair for a local hardware store. Surviving are his son, Tyler James Varga...
Dale Douglas Greene
Jul 15, 2019
Dale Douglas Greene of Richland, MI Dale, age 73, died on July 15, 2019. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 9, 1945 to the late Donald Greene and Mildred (Mitchell) Greene. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1964, thereafter he went on to get several associates degrees in different professions, as he was a man of...
Dean Thomas "Tom" Johnson
Jul 13, 2019
Dean Thomas "Tom" Johnson, 75, of Dowling, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 13th, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and entertained those who knew him with his unique humor.Tom was born in Milwaukee, WI, October 23, 1943, the son of William and Beatrice Johnson. After graduating from Nicolet...
Julie Mae Wells
Jul 13, 2019
Julie Mae Wells, age 58, Battle Creek, departed this life to be with her Lord on Saturday
, July 13, 2019. Julie was born in Battle Creek on October 16, 1960, the daughter of Rufus P. Wines and his beloved wife Flora M. (McClain) Wines. Julie, known by most as Mama Julie or Aunt JuJu, touched the lives of everyone she...
Mary Margo (Grose) Lepper
Jul 11, 2019
Mary Margo (Grose) Lepper, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on May 12, 1938, the daughter of Russell J. and Emma V. (Dell) Grose. Mary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and received an RN Degree from Kellogg...
Helen Margaret (Gries) Walker
Jul 9, 2019
Helen M. Walker, 88, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer's / Dementia problems. Helen was born September 27, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of William F. and Hannelia (Halloran) Gries. She graduated from Wayland High School and attended Davenport Business...
Earl Henry Smith
Jul 9, 2019
Earl Henry Smith, Jr. age 64, of Marshall passed away Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019. He was born in Oakland, California on February 19, 1955 the son of Earl Henry II. and Mary E. (Bare) Smith. Earl was preceded in death by the "Love of His Life", his wife, Debra L. (Sommers) Smith on January 8, 2017; and his father,...
Michael Ray "Mike" Clayborn
Jul 8, 2019
Michael Ray "Mike" Clayborn of Marshall, MI Mike Clayborn, age 72, died Monday afternoon, July 8, 2019, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall following a brief illness. Mike was born in Marshall on February 18, 1947, to William and Georgia (Olds) Clayborn. He was a lifetime resident of Marshall and a 1965 graduate of Marshall High School. Mike was united in...
Joseph Crockett "Joe" Wharton, Iii
Jul 7, 2019
Joseph Crockett "Joe" Wharton, III of Battle Creek, MI Joe, age 72, died unexpectedly Sunday Morning, July 7, 2019 at his residence. Joe, the son of Joseph Crockett and Thelma Maxine (Davis) Wharton, II, was born in Chicago, IL September 5, 1946 and moved to this area in 1956. He served his Country Honorably and Nobly during the Vietnam War...
Ann F. Lemaire
Jul 5, 2019
Ann F. Lemaire passed away peacefully on July 5. Ann spent her 82 years spreading graciousness, joy and good cheer to all that she met, wherever they were.Ann was born on March 12, 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of Rita Lord Rapoza and Horace Rapoza. She married Normand Lemaire in Holy Name Church in Fall River on September...
Peggy Ann Michael
Jul 2, 2019
Peggy Ann Michael, age 66, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 2, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born in Battle Creek on October 23, 1952, the loving daughter of Floyd R. and Evelyn R. (Craw) Palmer and graduated from Harper Creek High School with the Class of 1970. Peggy worked for many...
Dewey Eugene Taylor
Jul 1, 2019
Dewey Eugene Taylor of Richland, MI Dewey, age 76, died Monday morning, July 1, 2019 at his residence and with his loving family at his side. Dewey , the son of David C. and Junie (Stephens) Taylor, was born in Jewell Ridge, VAand moved to this area in 1971. He served his Country honorably and nobly during the Vietnam War...
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