Obituaries
Dewey M. Clark
May 3, 2018
Dewey M. Clark, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday evening, May 3, 2018 at the Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. He was born in Lebanon, Virginia on July 6, 1928, the son of Harvey and Mable (Ball) Clark, and moved to Michigan in 1963. Dewey was sadly preceded in death by his wife, Esther L. (Snyder) Clark on May...
Larry Richard Lillback
May 3, 2018
Larry Richard Lillback, 71, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Thursday, May 3, 2018.He was born August 6, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Joel and Lorraine Elizabeth (Robarge) Lillback. As a child he moved with his family from Minnesota to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school. After high school Larry honorably served his...
Hazel Ann (Dillard) Belcher Mcfadden
May 1, 2018
Hazel A. (Dillard) Belcher McFadden, 54, of Battle Creek passed peacefully at her home with her best friend at her side and in the loving care of Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.Hazel was born July 23, 1963 in Battle Creek the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Jane (Howard) Dillard. Hazel was employed as an administrative...
Joyce Evelyn (Holley) Clifton
Apr 30, 2018
Joyce Evelyn (Holley) Clifton of Battle Creek, MI Joyce, age 69, died unexpectedly Monday morning, April 30, 2018 in Hickory Corners, MI with her loving husband, Roy at her side. Joyce, the daughter of Leonard V. and Doris C. (Freeman) Holley, was born in Battle Creek on June 29, 1948; was a lifetime resident and 1966 graduate of Pennfield High...
James E. "Jim" Krievins
Apr 28, 2018
James E. "Jim" Krievins of Battle Creek, MI Jim, age 54, tragically passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, April 28, 2018. Jim leaves to mourn, his mother, Diana Jennings of Jackson, Michigan and two daughters, Erica Page & her family, and little Allison "Allie" Krievins. Jim resided with Robert Moore who was a dear friend and mentor. Jim worked at...
Shirley Ann Peters
Apr 27, 2018
Shirley Ann Blish Peters, 86, of Richland, passed away peacefully Friday, April 27, 2018 with her children by her side. The daughter of Harold M. and Madelyn M. (Noel) Blish was born July 19, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life, Fred Peters, in 2017. Mom loved to work puzzles, paint ceramics,...
Robert L. "Bob" Davis
Apr 27, 2018
Robert L. "Bob" Davis, age 90, of Dowling, passed away on Friday evening, April 27, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on May 26, 1927 to Clayton A. and Ellen (Martin) Davis. On September 17, 1949, Bob married Virginia L. "Ginnie" Pratt at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (where they both were members). Together, "Bob and...
Marvin Paul Leask
Apr 26, 2018
Marvin Paul Leask of Battle Creek, MI Marvin, age 71, went to be with the Good Lord, free and in peace, on Thursday, April 26th, 2018. He had been ill suffering for some time. Through his many trials and tribulations in life, he came to know the Lord, which gave him great love for the whole family, which was received...
Terry Grant Thurman
Apr 24, 2018
Terry Grant Thurman, 68, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Terry was born October 28, 1949 in Battle Creek to Elder and Gladys (Houston) Thurman. He graduated from Springfield High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. Terry retired from the Federal Center as a boiler technician in 2003. Terry loved the outdoors, including fishing,...
Barbara L. Rowse
Apr 23, 2018
Barbara L. Rowse, 83, of Bellevue, died April 23, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek. Barbara was born February 27, 1935 in Charlotte, MI to Charles and Hattie (Briskie) Sealock. Barbara was a member of the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. She loved to cook, and always made large portions. Most of all, Barbara loved spending time with her children,...
Leila "Lee" Westcott
Apr 22, 2018
Leila B. "Lee" Westcott, age 100, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on April 11, 1918, the loving daughter of Earl C. and Nellie (Burrel) Wilson. Lee spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, but in the early years...
Richard Herbert Allen
Apr 22, 2018
Dr. Richard Herbert "Dick" Allen M.D. of Battle Creek, Michigan, age 91, left to be with our Lord on April 22, 2018. As he passed peacefully, he was surrounded by his children who loved him dearly.Dick was extremely fond of his hometown Janesville, Wisconsin where he was born on August 4, 1926 to Herbert William and Helen (Taylor) Allen. Upon...
James L. "Jim" Newman
Apr 17, 2018
James L. "Jim" Newman, age 66, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on December 2, 1951, the loving son Louis E. and Margaret Ann Newman. Jim graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1970, and then faithfully served as a volunteer firefighter with Battle Creek Township...
Ellen Sarah (Stone) Rhodes
Apr 15, 2018
Ellen Sarah (Stone) Rhodes of Battle Creek, MI Ellen, age 91, died peacefully at Boschway AFC Home on Sunday, April 15, 2018, 10 days shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born in Shady Valley, TN on April 25, 1926, the daughter of Lee Roy Stone and Ada Bateman Stone. Ellen was married to Claude Stone in North Wilkesboro, NC...
Karen Lynn (Podgorny) Napier
Apr 14, 2018
Karen Lynn (Podgorny) Napier, 53, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home on April 14, 2018. Karen was born April 1, 1965 in Harvey, Illinois to Michael J. and Ruth Anne (Jackson) Podgorny. In 1975, Karen moved with her mother Ruth (Podgorny) Zentera and step-father Edward Zentera from Illinois to Michigan. She graduated from Pennfield High School in 1983 and...
Jackie A. Allen
Apr 14, 2018
Jackie A. Allen, age 87, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday morning, April 14, 2018. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 18, 1930, the daughter of Jess R. and Iris N. (Scoggins) Morgan. Jackie helped many people over the years as a nurses aide, and faithfully served her family as a wife, mother and grandmother. Jackie married the...
Brenda M. Hicks
Apr 11, 2018
Brenda Michelle Hicks, born May 15, 1968, of Ceresco, passed away April 11, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Brenda loved to help others. She took in many kids and loved and treated them like her own. She was loved by many. Brenda is survived by her special friend, Robert Antes; her mother, Wanda (John Karker) Hicks; sisters, Fay Felter, Billie...
Joyce E. Ramsdell
Apr 11, 2018
Joyce E. Ramsdell, 79, of Battle Creek, died April 11, 2018. Joyce was born October 5, 1938 in Battle Creek to Oliver and Virginia (Williams) Strole. Joyce was an accomplished, well-known business woman in Battle Creek and owned Ferrari's Hair Salon in partnership with Joe and Carol Ferrari for over 50 years. Joyce is survived by her husband of 48...
Ira Alonzo Cutler
Apr 10, 2018
Ira Alonzo Cutler of Kalamazoo, MI Ira, age 95, died Tuesday morning, April 10, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo after a brief illness. Ira, the son of Arthur Alonzo and Vera (Bunker) Cutler, was born in Benzie County, MI on December 3, 1922. He had been employed by Rheem Manufacturing Company of Kalamazoo for 27 years configuring duct work and...
Richard "Ric" Riegel
Apr 10, 2018
Richard A. "Ric" Riegel, 64, of Olivet, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Ric was born May 15, 1953 In Battle Creek to Richard N. and Irene (Mulvaney) Riegel. He received an Associate's Degree in Electronics from Kellogg Community College and worked as an electronic technician for over 6 years at Neogen Corp. in Lansing, MI.Ric loved raising Rottweiler dogs, watching...
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