Obituaries
Catherine "Kay" Spear
Dec 2, 2018
Catherine "Kay" Spear, age 93, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at Evergreen Manor on Sunday evening, December 2, 2018. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 8, 1925, the daughter of Frederick and Theresa (VanDemere) Kornoelje. Kay retired from Ralston Purina after more than 36 years of faithful service. Kay married William T. "Bill" Spear at the...
Dianna Lynn (Wilson) Willavize
Nov 30, 2018
Dianna Lynn (Wilson) Willavize of Battle Creek, MI Dianna, age 63, died unexpectedly Friday morning, November 30, 2018 at her residence. Dianna, the daughter of Edward and Frances "Peggy" (Smith) Wilson was born in Washington, D.C on September 8, 1955; moved to this area in 1963 and attended Pennfield High School. She was the consummate housewife running the daily household...
Claude L. Williams
Nov 29, 2018
Claude L. Williams, 88, of Battle Creek, died November 29, 2018. Claude was born February 9, 1930 in LaPryor, TX to Buckner and Lillie (Ashley) Williams. Claude graduated from Edison High School and went to San Antonio College. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Claude worked at the Kelly Air Force...
Anne Elizabeth Thompson
Nov 29, 2018
Anne Elizabeth Thompson, age 76, of Richland passed away Thursday afternoon, November 29, 2018 at Friendship Village. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 28, 1942, the loving daughter of Robert M. and Francis (deKoning) Sorlie, and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. Anne graduated from University High School in Kalamazoo and received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees...
Jeanette Louise (Amlotte) Martin
Nov 29, 2018
Jeanette Louise (Amlotte) Martin, of Battle Creek died on her terms, peacefully at home with her family at her side, the day before her 76th birthday, on Thursday, November 29, 2018.Jeanette was united in marriage to George Irving Martin on April 9, 1964 in Battle Creek. Surviving are George, her husband of 54 years; two daughters, Debra (Nick) Mathews and...
Juanita V. Winer
Nov 28, 2018
Juanita V. Winer, age 98, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at the Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis on Wednesday morning, November 28, 2018. She was born in Decatur, Indiana on May 5, 1920, the daughter of Russell and Viola (Ray) Bowman. Juanita worked at the Kirsch Co. and the Sturgis Journal in Sturgis, Michigan. She enjoyed sewing & crafts,...
Charlotte Lena Lynd
Nov 27, 2018
Charlotte Lena Lynd, age 73, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek on Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on April 10, 1945 the daughter of Lester and Lillian (Wasmundt) Jaecks. Her family moved to Battle Creek in 1947, where she was raised by foster families. Charlotte attended Davenport University, and served for...
David H. Hurley
Nov 27, 2018
David H. Hurley, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Oaks Retirement Community in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born December 25, 1930 in Battle Creek Michigan, to Hugh M. Hurley and Arlene L. Hurley. His grandparents were Louis and Maude Hurley and Roy and Golda Knepp. He was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central...
James "Jim" Wiersema
Nov 26, 2018
James Lyle "Jim" Wiersema, 78, of Richland, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. He was born June 26, 1940 the son of Hazel Scott Wiersema and Lisle Wiersema, both deceased. Jim was a graduate of Richland High School, attend Whirlpool Institute and WMU. James was united in marriage on December 8, 1963 to former Martha Robyn....
Jerry Blane Monroe
Nov 25, 2018
Jerry Blane Monroe, age 76, of Ceresco passed away Sunday evening, November 25, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Battle Creek on March 15, 1942, the son of Merle and Iva (Rouse) Monroe and attended Battle Creek Public Schools. Jerry was employed at American Suzuki of Brea, California for more than 35 years....
Beverly Ann "Bev" Laitila
Nov 22, 2018
Beverly Ann "Bev" Laitila, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan on May 5, 1947, the daughter of Milford L. and Arla M. (Palmatier) Stockwell. Bev graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1965 and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She...
Eleanor L. Teeter
Nov 22, 2018
Eleanor L. Teeter, age 96, of Gun Lake in Shelbyville, Michigan (formerly of Battle Creek), quietly passed away at home Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018. Eleanor was born February 5, 1922 in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Coburn) Pfeiffer. Grace later married William Kenfield. Eleanor spent most of her life in Battle Creek until moving with...
Keith Leroy Culp
Nov 21, 2018
Keith Leroy Culp, 73, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Wednesday evening, November 21, 2018, following a heart attack on November 16. His wife and family were with him when he passed.Keith was born on May 22, 1945, in St. Joseph County, Michigan, to Lola Mae (Carpenter) and Keith Culp and grew up on a farm in...
James Drury "Jim" Schell
Nov 20, 2018
James Drury "Jim" Schell, 90, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, after having a heart attack earlier in the day.Jim was born December 12, 1927 in Niles, Michigan the son of Otis George and Edna Mae (Wright) Schell. He grew up on a farm in Jones, Michigan, graduated from Three Rivers High School...
Jean Frances (Conrad) Kinney
Nov 20, 2018
Jean F. (Conrad) Kinney, 97, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.Jean was born January 13, 1921 in Wayland, Michigan the daughter of Howard Lo and Helen Marie (Butine) Conrad. She grew up in Gobles, Michigan, graduated from Gobles High School and earned a secretarial degree from a business...
Russell J.L. "Russ" Webber
Nov 19, 2018
Russell J. L. "Russ" Webber, 77 of Delton died peacefully at Borgess Medical Center, with his family at his side, on Monday, November 19, 2018, after having a hemorrhagic stroke on Saturday, November 17, 2018.Russ was born July 10, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Ernest J. and Irma M. (Miller) Webber. He grew up in Battle Creek...
Jerry Gipson
Nov 17, 2018
Jerry Gipson, 58, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly Saturday November 17, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1959 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the son of Squire Gipson and Fannie Emmons (Cole). He lived in Kentucky and Ohio until he moved to Battle Creek in 1982. He is survived by his daughter Jeri Diaz (Jason Jackson). Son-in-law Ramon Diaz of Boston,...
Norma Jeanne Carl-Baas
Nov 13, 2018
Norma Jeanne Carl-Baas, age 91, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born in Battle Creek on December 9, 1926, the daughter of Merle G. and Dorothy E. (McCarty) Carl. Norma was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and retired from Consumers Power in 1990 after 45 years of faithful service. Norma married...
Ann Margaret (Raganyi) Skertic
Nov 12, 2018
Ann Margaret Skertic, 100, of Battle Creek died peacefully with her family at her side at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on Monday, November 12, 2018. Ann was born January 14, 1918 in East Chicago, Indiana the daughter of Victor Geza and Anna (Horvath) Raganyi. She grew up in Hammond, Indiana. Ann M. Raganyi was united in marriage to John...
Ralph Divitto
Nov 11, 2018
Ralph DiVitto, age 97, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday November 11, 2018, in his home, surrounded by family. He was born August 21, 1921, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Giovanni DiVitto and Antonette (Gianfrancesco) DiVitto.Ralph grew up in the Detroit area where he attended school and lived with his family. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and served...
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