Obituaries
Milo M. Mckie
Apr 9, 2018
Milo M. McKie, 79, of Hickory Corners, died Monday, April 9, 2018. Milo was born May 3, 1938 in Otsego, MI to Milo and Carolyn (Titus) McKie. He graduated high school and went on to serve in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He worked many years for Kalamazoo Vending. Milo was a life-time member of the V.F.W. and...
Jeffrey Alan Wellington
Apr 8, 2018
Jeffrey Alan Wellington Sr. May 1, 1969 - April 8, 2018 Jeffrey Alan Wellington, Sr., age 48, of Battle Creek, sadly passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on May 1, 1969, the beloved son of Alan C. and Brenda S. (Rollins) Wellington. Jeff is survived by his dad, Alan Wellington; his son, Jeffrey...
Charles Norman "Chuck" Gilmer
Apr 7, 2018
Charles "Chuck" Norman Gilmer, 74, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long battle with MDS with great courage. Chuck was born on November 18, 1943 in Battle Creek, the oldest of four sons born to the late Howard and Genevieve (Raymer) Gilmer. He grew up on the family farm:...
Evelyn Mae Schmuck
Apr 7, 2018
Evelyn Mae Schmuck, 93, of Battle Creek, passed away with family by her side Saturday, April 7, 2018. Evelyn was born April 22, 1924 in Beloit, WI to Langdon and Blanche Mae (Gower) White. She graduated from high school and then moved to Michigan where she worked at the defense plant in Augusta for many years. She also worked at...
Gaylord Lee "Gay" Thoman
Apr 7, 2018
Gaylord Lee "Gay" Thoman of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Grand Rapids, MI Gaylord "Gay", age 83, died unexpectedly April 7, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center, in Kalamazoo. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Bernice Thoman of Grand Rapids; wife of nearly 60 years, Bernice (Knoll) Thoman; and son-in-law Chip Welling. Survived by children, Barb Thoman of Saint Paul,...
Rosemary Claypool Kimball
Apr 6, 2018
Rosemary Kimball, 92 of Battle Creek died at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo on Friday, April 6, 2018.She was born August 3, 1925 in Battle Creek the daughter of Floyd and Mabel (Koch) Claypool. She grew up in Battle Creek, graduated from Lakeview High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. She was a dedicated wife &...
Elmer Duane Allen
Apr 5, 2018
Elmer Duane Allen, 58, of Battle Creek died peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, on Wednesday, April 5, 2018.Elmer was born January 25, 1960 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Henry and Daisy (Palmiter) Allen. He was employed in several area factories in maintenance and assembly.Elmer married Bonnie Sue Bronkhorst on New Year's Eve, January...
Carl E. Anderson
Apr 5, 2018
Carl E. Anderson of Battle Creek, MI Carl, age 92, died Thursday afternoon, April 5, 2018 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, Battle Creek, with his loving family at his side. Carl, the son of Carl V. and Kathryn (Dansard) Anderson, was born in Battle Creek on May 29, 1925 and was a life time resident. Carl was united in...
Jon Ernest Wheaton
Apr 5, 2018
Jon E. Wheaton, 79, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died peacefully at home with his wife at his side on Thursday, April 5, 2018.Jon, the son of Levi E. and Bessie I. (Weaver) Wheaton, was born October 23, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College. Jon was employed as...
Becky Ann (Miller) Arms
Apr 4, 2018
Becky A. (Miller) Arms, 57, sang "Hail! Hail! to Michigan" at many University of Michigan football games. She loved to tailgate and spent many Saturdays with family and friends. Now we sing "Hail! Hail! to Becky'' who fought a long battle with breast cancer and showed strength and courage that inspired everyone who knew her.She was born May 3rd, 1960,...
Dolores Mary (Borton) Smith
Apr 4, 2018
Dolores Mary (Borton) Smith of Richland, MI Dolores, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, with her loving family at her side. Dolores was born on September 11,1928 in Decatur, MI to Leonard and Erma (Martin) Borton. She was raised with her five sisters and one brother; Ardith, Wanda, Fern, Marilyn, Charlyn and Verlyn. Dolores...
Mary H. Drake
Apr 3, 2018
Mary Helen (Stock) Drake, age 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018. She was born March 4, 1935 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Albert E. and Sara Kathrin (Costello) Stock. Mary was sadly preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Drake Sr. on October 7, 1999, whom she married on November 10, 1955...
James Marcell Ryan
Apr 2, 2018
James M. Ryan, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia on April 2, 2018, with his family by his side.James, known as Jim or Mr. Ryan to his students, was born June 20, 1931, in Monroe, Mich., to Thomas and Lezetta (Saum) Ryan. He was the third of five children, with Rosemary,...
Harry Gurnee Conway
Apr 2, 2018
Harry G. Conway, 98, of Battle Creek died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey to William J. and Anna (Gurnee) Conway on July 14, 1919. He graduated from Hackensack High School and attended Rutgers University before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1941. Mr. Conway was commissioned a lieutenant, and...
Donald F. "Pete" Peters
Apr 2, 2018
Donald F. "Pete" Peters of Kalamazoo, MI Pete, age 84, died unexpectedly Monday morning, April 2, 2018 at his residence. Pete, the son of Herman and Frances Peters, was born in Parchment, MI on June 11, 1933; was a lifetime area resident and a 1952 graduate of Schoolcraft High School. He retired in 1990 after 30 years of faithful service...
Marilyn June Taylor
Apr 1, 2018
Marilyn June Taylor, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday morning, April 1, 2018 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 10, 1934 to Edwin and Clara (Priester) Huegli. Marilyn graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1952 and went on to work for the Office of Consul at the Federal Center for...
Frederick Lee "Fred" Hayes
Apr 1, 2018
Frederick Lee "Fred" Hayes, age 71, of Battle Creek passed away, Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born in Albion, Michigan on September 17, 1946, the son of Frederick W. and Margaret (Curtis) Hayes. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Fred worked for many years...
Leona Pauline (Deuel) Gilson
Mar 30, 2018
Leona Pauline (Deuel) Gilson of the The Villages, FL and formerly of Battle Creek, MI Leona, age 91, died Friday morning, March 30, 2018 at Atria of Lady Lake Assisted Living Facility, Lady Lake, FL with her two loving daughters at her side and following a brief illness. Leona, the daughter of Victor and Irene (Brooks) Deuel, was born in...
Ellen (Huber) Sommerfeld
Mar 29, 2018
Ellen (Huber) Sommerfeld, 95, of Battle Creek left this world at The Oaks on Thursday, March 29, 2018; to join her Lord & Savior. She was born in Battle Creek on October 10, 1922 and raised by her grandmother Clara A. Huber.Ellen graduated from Lakeview High School in 1941 and went to work at Kellogg's. She married Loren J. Sommerfeld,...
Willard James Vaughn
Mar 29, 2018
Willard J. Vaughn, age 88, of Pennfield Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo MI. Willard was born December 9, 1929 in Monterey, Tennessee to Curtis and Marie (Wilson) Vaughn. Willard married Jean (McCowan) in 1950 and they moved to Battle Creek in 1951. Willard attended Maple United Methodist Church. Willard retired...
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