Obituaries

Michael Vincent Meyers

Michael Vincent Meyers

Feb 8, 2019

Michael Vincent Myers, 69, of Battle Creek, died Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospices of Battle Creek. He was born February 12, 1949 the son of Girard M. and Victoria Ann (Grodus) Meyers and was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School and attend some college. He enjoyed cooking, sports, rock & roll and spending time with...

Richard Dean "Dick" Wank

Richard Dean "Dick" Wank

Feb 7, 2019

Richard Dean "Dick" Wank of Augusta, MI Dick, age 84, died Thursday afternoon, February 7, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, Battle Creek, MI with his loving family at his side. Dick, the son of William A. and Alta L. (Kline) Wank, was born in Leroy Township, Calhoun County, MI on June 8, 1934; was a lifetime area resident and...

Barbara Janett Lake

Barbara Janett Lake

Feb 7, 2019

Barbara Janett Lake, age 96, of Augusta passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 7, 2019 at the Brookdale Assisted Living in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on November 1, 1922, the daughter of Allan and Bonnie (Holcomb) Haywood. Barbara graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1941 and retired from Leila Hospital in...

Grant & Jean (Healey) Babcock

Grant & Jean (Healey) Babcock

Feb 4, 2019

Grant & Jean (Healey) Babcock, formerly of Richland, MI Grant was born on June 2, 1922 and died on May 2012. Jean was born on September 16,1924 and died on February 4, 2019. The Graveside Service to celebrate their lives together will be held on Friday, May 31st at 2:00 p.m. in Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland with the Rev. Todd...

Dale Allen Newhouse

Dale Allen Newhouse

Feb 3, 2019

Dale Allen Newhouse of Richland, MI Dale, age 63, died Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo, MI following a lengthy illness. Dale, the son of John and Elaine (Doxey) Newhouse, was born in Kalamazoo on June 10, 1955; was a lifetime area resident and a 1973 graduate of Gull Lake High School. He retired in 2014 after...

Hattie Ruth Whitfield

Hattie Ruth Whitfield

Feb 2, 2019

Hattie Ruth Whitfield, age 79, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on the morning of her birthday February 2, 2019 at the Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. She was born in Livingston, Tennessee on February 2, 1940, the daughter of Cooney and Clea (Ledbetter) Allred. Hattie retired as a branch manager with Michigan National Bank in 1994. She was an active...

Dale Lee Van Luven

Dale Lee Van Luven

Feb 2, 2019

Dale Lee Van Luven of Parchment, MI

Dale, age 69, died Saturday morning, February 2, 2019 at Medilodge of Marshall, MI following a courageous battle with Agent Orange-related cancer.

Dale, the son of Milo and Donna (Spitler) Van Luven, was born in Owosso, MI on June 20, 1949. He served his Country honorably and nobly as a SP5 in the United States...

Victor "Bruce" Vreeland

Victor "Bruce" Vreeland

Feb 2, 2019

V. Bruce Vreeland, 90, of Richland, Michigan passed away on February 2, 2019 at home, after a long illness, with family at his side.Bruce was born to Clara (Seller) and Wendell Vreeland on December 10, 1928 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He grew up in the Detroit area and spent summers at Wall Lake, Delton, Michigan. Bruce earned 3 degrees at...

Shirley Christine (Yother) Parrish

Shirley Christine (Yother) Parrish

Feb 2, 2019

Shirley Christine (Yother) Parrish, age 81, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday morning, February 2, 2019 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia on August 10, 1937, one of 10 children to Andrew and Annie (Murphy) Parrish.Shirley is survived by her children, Theresa & Betty Yother, both of Battle Creek, Jeanette Brannon & Brenda...

Vicky R. Suggs

Vicky R. Suggs

Feb 1, 2019

Vicky Rae Suggs, 65, of Battle Creek, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born October 11, 1953 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Raymond and Donna (Jenkins) Rose and attended the Battle Creek Public Schools. Vicky was a homemaker, and loved family get togethers, Galesburg Speedway, NASCAR, playing cards, trips to casino and listening to...

Michael E. Davis

Michael E. Davis

Jan 31, 2019

Michael Elmer Davis08/22/1948 – 01/31/2019Michael Davis died Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. Michael was born August 22, 1948 in Allegan, Michigan, to Marianne (Michael) Davis and Arvin Matthew Davis.He was one of six children and the eldest boy. Michael graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School in 1966. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Russell W. "Russell" Harrison

Russell W. "Russell" Harrison

Jan 31, 2019

Russell William "Russ" Harrison, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, January 31, 2019. He was born in Augusta, Michigan on July 3, 1926, and graduated from the W.K. Kellogg Agricultural School with the Class of 1945. Russ retired from Consumers Power on August 1, 1988 after exactly 41 years of service. Russ married Margaret Ann...

Alexis "Lexi" Jones

Alexis "Lexi" Jones

Jan 30, 2019

Alexis "Lexi" V. Jones, 22, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lexi was born June 25, 1996 in Battle Creek to Ronald Jones and Jamie Pancost. Lexi had an infectious smile and loved to laugh and sing. She was a 2014 graduate of Pennfield High School. Lexi enjoyed spending time...

Keeshia Kay Kelley

Keeshia Kay Kelley

Jan 30, 2019

Keeshia Kay Kelley, age 29, of Battle Creek, left her earthly home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Keeshia is survived by her mother, Kathy Kay Kelley; her brothers, Conrad "CJ" Burton and Kevin "Josh" Kelley; a niece, Sophie Burton; her uncles, Rocky and Matt Kelley; her grandmother, Lois Hillaker of Ocklawaha, FL; and her fur...

Terry R. Seeley

Terry R. Seeley

Jan 30, 2019

Terry Richard Seeley of Battle Creek, MI , age 54, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, January 30, 2019, at his residence. The son of Richard and Jong Soon (Kwak) Seeley, Terry was born in Battle Creek on August 7, 1964. He was a lifetime area resident and 1982 graduate of Harper Creek High School. He was employed at Tenneco, Inc. of...

David L. Shepard

David L. Shepard

Jan 29, 2019

David L. Shepard, 70, passed away on January 29, 2019, at home in Arvada, Colorado. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Donald A. Shepard and Gladys I. (Riley) Shepard on February 14, 1948, at Leila Hospital. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and went on to get two bachelor's and a master's degree from Michigan State University. He married...

Racheal Lauren "PiPi­" Smith

Racheal Lauren "PiPi­" Smith

Jan 27, 2019

Racheal Lauren "Pi­Pi­" Smith, age 23, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly after a lifelong battle with Diabetes on Sunday evening, January 27, 2019 at the MediLodge of Marshall. She was born in Battle Creek on March 31, 1995, and was the beautiful daughter of Roger L. Smith and Angela M. Basse. Racheal attended Harper Creek Schools and most recently...

Yvette M. Ziraldo

Yvette M. Ziraldo

Jan 24, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Yvette (Rainville) Ziraldo was born on February 5, 1926 in Willowbunch, Saskatchewan, Canada and departed us on January 24, 2019. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. An extraordinary being that lived a most wonderful life. Her parents were Ernest & Mary Rainville and Yvette was the eldest of ten children. Her upbringing was spartan...

David Staley "Dave" Creamer Ii

David Staley "Dave" Creamer Ii

Jan 23, 2019

David Staley "Dave" Creamer II of Richland, MI Dave, age 86, passed away in his home on January 23, 2019, after a valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by his faithful wife of sixty-four years and loving family. He was born on July 1,1932 in Columbus. Ohio, where he lived until joining the Air Force in 1950. Stationed in Belleville. IL....

David Henry Jacob

David Henry Jacob

Jan 23, 2019

David Henry Jacob, 79, of Battle Creek, died Jan. 23, 2019, with his wife of 52 years and sons by his side.He was born in Battle Creek on Aug. 22, 1939, the son of Henry and Marjorie (Black) Jacob. David grew up in Battle Creek where he attended St. Philip Catholic and Battle Creek Central schools, graduating from BCCHS in...