Obituaries
C. Wayne Neil
Aug 5, 2018
Clarence "Wayne" Neil, 74, of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord unexpectedly due to cancer complications at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, August 5, 2018.Wayne was born December 19, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Neldon R. and Dorothea Alice (Stafford) Neil. He was a 1963 graduate of Springfield High School. Wayne first worked briefly for Grand...
Frank Rusan
Aug 5, 2018
Frank Rusan, age 93, a longtime resident of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Oaks at Northpointe Woods where he was recovering from a broken hip. He was born in Battle Creek on March 21, 1925 to Katherine and Steve Rusan. Frank enlisted in the United States Army and served valiantly during WWII. He was wounded...
William H. "Bill" Meyer
Aug 2, 2018
William H. "Bill" Meyer of Battle Creek, MI Bill, age 90, formerly of Ottawa, IL and now of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away at the Bickford Cottage assisted living facility on Thursday, August 2, 2018. He is survived by his two daughters Rebecca (Jeff) Easton of Berrien Center, Michigan, and Sallie Meyer of Battle Creek, Michigan; and grandson, Andrew Easton...
Thomas Ram Lian Thang
Aug 1, 2018
Thomas Ram Lian Thang, age 7 died in Indianapolis, IN August 1, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 1, 2010 the son of William and Mary (Sui) Duh. Thomas would have been a second grade student this fall at St. Joseph Elementary. Thomas is survived by his loving parents, William and Mary (Sui) Duh; two brothers, Robert...
David Mcpeters
Jul 30, 2018
David Allan (Pete) McPeters, 59, of Battle Creek, died Monday, July 30, 2018. Pete was born Novemebr 15, 1958 in LaPorte, IN to David and Marie Louise (Dubbert) McPeters. Pete attended Battle Creek Central High School and worked at Ralston Cereal Company for 21 years before retiring in 1995. Pete enjoyed bowling, basketball, baseball and hunting. He wrestled and coached...
Noah Aaron Nichols
Jul 30, 2018
Noah Aaron Nichols, age 19, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home and was guided to heaven by angels on Monday, July 30, 2018. Noah was born April 1, 1999, in Battle Creek the son of Elizabeth Michelle Miller Hubbart. His curiosity helped him reach milestones beyond what anyone thought possible. Noah was the most loving, patient, kind, gentle soul;...
Robert Mcclellan "Bob" Riegel
Jul 29, 2018
Robert M. "Bob" Riegel, age 96, of Bellevue, Michigan died Sunday, July 29, 2018 after a brief stay at the Battle Creek VA Hospice facility.Bob was born July 11, 1922 in Schoolcraft, Michigan the son of Nicholas and Helen (Pufpaff) Riegel. Bob has resided at his home in Bellevue for the past 90+ years. He graduated from Battle Creek Central...
Lane William Botimer
Jul 28, 2018
Lane William Botimer, a seven week old premature infant who fought a courageous battle with lung infections, was guided to heaven by angels on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lane was born June 4, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, the son of Andrea Lynn Krieg and Daniel Vincent Botimer. Surviving are his parents; three brothers, Parker and Jackson Krieg, Zander Botimer;...
Karen Deann Britten
Jul 27, 2018
Karen DeAnn Britten, 71, of Battle Creek, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at her home. She was born January 5, 1947 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald A. and Rosemary B. (Cosgrove) Pyatt. Karen was a 1965 graduate of Durand High School and attended Ferris State University. Karen was a social worker for State of Michigan, retiring in 1997....
Dr. Luke Samuel Albert, P.E.
Jul 23, 2018
Dr. Luke Samuel Albert, P.E of Richland, MI and formerly of Kingston, RI Luke, age 91, died peacefully Monday evening, July 23, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI. Luke, the son of Grant and Mary (Fox) Albert was born in Palmyra, PA on February 19, 1927. He attended Palmyra High School and Lebanon Valley College from which he...
Joanne Kay (Vind) Hassan
Jul 21, 2018
Joanne Kay (Vind) Hassan of Sherman Lake (Augusta), MI Joanne, age 82, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Joanne, the daughter of Meredith W. and Freida W. (Yonker) Vind, was born in Kalamazoo on July 8,1936; was a lifelong area resident and a 1954 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She retired in 1994...
William Allen "Bill" Rich
Jul 21, 2018
William "Bill" Allen RichWilliam Allen Rich was "Promoted to Glory" on July 21, 2018, after a long battle against Asbestosis related illness. He was 79. Wm. Allen Rich was born on November 10, 1938, to William K. and Estella (Barber) Rich in Battle Creek. He attended Post Elementary, Southeastern Junior High, and Battle Creek Central High Schools.On January 17, 1959,...
Jack C. "Papa" Heston
Jul 20, 2018
Jack C. "Papa" Heston, age 75, of Battle Creek passed away Friday afternoon, July 20, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on January 8, 1943, the loving son of Jack O. and Margaret M. (Clair) Heston and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Jack retired from the Battle Creek Gas Company in 1998 after more than 30 years...
Jacqueline J. "Jackie" (Jones) Powers
Jul 18, 2018
Jacqueline Jean "Jackie" (Jones) Powers, 86, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, died peacefully at home with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Jackie was born September 24, 1931, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Russell and Dorothy (Joslyn) Jones. She was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central and in 1951 graduated from Elkhart...
Stanley Ralph Belden
Jul 18, 2018
Stanley Ralph Belden 82, of Battle Creek Ml passed peacefully Wednesday July 18,2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, after heroically battling Parkinson's Disease for 5 years. He was laid to rest knowing he was loved surrounded by his three children and grandchildren. The wonderful staff at Rose Arbor showed true love and tender care for both Stan and his...
William Arthur "Bill" Wells
Jul 18, 2018
William Arthur "Bill" Wells of Kalamazoo, MI Bill, age 82, died Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo. Bill, the son of Orie and Alice (Coster) Wells, was born in Kalamazoo on September 3, 1935 and was lifetime resident. He served his Country honorably and nobly during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. Bill retired...
Terri Lynn Seymore
Jul 18, 2018
Terri Lynn Seymore, 58, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Terri was born February 2, 1960 in Corpus Christi, Texas the daughter of Everett and Inez (Glen) Seymore. As a child she moved from Texas to Battle Creek. Terri was a 1978 graduate of Lakeview High School and earned her Associates Degree in...
Marcia Ruth Yaw
Jul 17, 2018
Marcia Ruth (Markos) Yaw Grandma Marcia Yaw completed a life well lived and passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Marcia was born on August 30, 1940 in Battle Creek, MI to Rosemond (Drew) and Nicholas Markos. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1958 and married David Yaw...
Joyce Poll
Jul 14, 2018
Joyce Rita (Young) Poll, 87, passed peacefully surrounded by loving family at Bronson Hospital, Battle Creek on Saturday July 14, 2018 after a short illness. Born June 19, 1931 to Leslie J. Young and Agnes A. (Witt) in Muskegon, MI. She attended St. Joseph's High School in Muskegon and Mercy School of Nursing Class of '52, working as an RN...
Mary Donafae "Donna" Daam
Jul 14, 2018
Mary Donafae "Donna" Daam of Galesburg, MI Donna, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 14, 2018 with family by her side. Donna, the daughter of Joseph and M. Viola (Fitzsimmons) Fischer, was born in St. Edward, NE on July 19, 1923. She had been employed for over 40 years as a dental assistant for Dr....
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