Obituaries
Eugene L. Bender
Oct 24, 2018
Eugene L. "Gene" Bender, 89, of Battle Creek, died October 24, 2018. Gene was born November 15, 1928 in Battle Creek to L.J. and Marie (Healey) Bender. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and worked at Battle Creek Rendering, retiring in 1989. Gene enjoyed working in his yard, and especially his rose garden. He received the "Most Beautiful Yard"...
Ruth Marie Ritter
Oct 23, 2018
Ruth Marie Ritter, age 63, of Springfield died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, October 23, 2018. She was born in Sturgis, Michigan on December 23, 1954, the daughter of John H. and Sylvia M. (Blodgett) Ritter. In her early years, Ruth enjoyed making several types of arts & crafts, and going to the races. Ruth is survived by her children, Donnie...
Donald Ray "Whitey" Petty
Oct 23, 2018
Donald Ray "Whitey" Petty, 94, of Battle Creek died peacefully with his family at his side at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.Whitey was born April 27, 1924 in Sparta, Tennessee the son of Thomas "Eugene" and Anna "Ethel" (Vinson) Petty. He was raised in Sparta and Hopkinsville, Kentucky and then joined the U.S. Army...
Donald H. "Don" Smith
Oct 22, 2018
Donald H. "Don" Smith, 75, of Battle Creek collapsed and died unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2018. Don was born in a rustic log cabin on September 16, 1943 in Rawdon, Quebec, Canada, the son of Wesley Copping Donald and Dorothy Mabel (Dixon) Smith. He grew up in Canada and worked for Canadian Tire Company. Don was also employed working...
Dorothy Jean Garrett (Taylor) Dunithan
Oct 21, 2018
Dorothy Jean Garrett (Taylor) Dunithan of Augusta, MIDorothy, age 71, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 21, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI with her loving family at her side.Dorothy, the daughter of Mervin Garrett and Georgia (Mensch) Taylor, was born in Battle Creek, MI on March 3, 1947 and was raised and lived her whole life in Augusta.She was...
Richard James "Dick" Fate
Oct 21, 2018
Richard James "Dick" Fate, age 85, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, October 21, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on September 28, 1933, the son of Frederick and Naomi Fate and served his country as a member of the United States Army and United States Air Force. Dick retired from Smith & Graham Roofing after more than...
David Michael "Dave" Hamblin
Oct 19, 2018
David Michael "Dave" Hamblin of Richland, MI David passed away at his home in Richland, surrounded by his loving family, in the late afternoon on Friday, the 19th of October, 2018. David was born on April 18th, 1959 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.He attended Barbour Hall Boys Military School and was employed at the Gull Road Meijer's as a greeter...
Alyce Virginia (Howard) Mcdonagh
Oct 18, 2018
Alyce Virginia (Howard) McDonagh of Battle Creek, MI Alyce, age 83, died Thursday morning, October 18, 2018 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Alyce, the daughter of Kenneth O. and Elizabeth D. (Miller) Howard, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 21, 1935 and was a lifetime area resident. Her early years were spent with her grandparents,...
Sharon Carol Mason
Oct 18, 2018
Sharon C. Mason, 80, of Hickory Corners, Michigan died peacefully at New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Facility on Thursday, October 18, 2018.Born March 22, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sharon Carol Mason grew up in the Midland Park community on Gull Lake, sharing her family's two-bedroom cottage with her parents and three younger siblings. A natural athlete, she spent...
Katherine Cecelia (Pesenecker) "Katie" Reese
Oct 14, 2018
Katherine Cecelia (Pesenecker) "Katie" Reese of Battle Creek, MI Katherine, age 92, passed away Sunday evening, October 14, 2018. Katherine was born in Detroit, Michigan to William J. and Madeline M. (Flowerday) Pesenecker. Her family relocated to Battle Creek when Katie was a small child. She continued to live in the area her entire life. She attended Lakeview and Battle...
Thomas L. "Tj" Pearson
Oct 12, 2018
Thomas L. "TJ" Pearson Jr. of Chesapeake, VA, age 46, passed away at his home on Friday morning, October 12, 2018, after an intense, year-long battle with head and neck cancer. Because of the hope that he had in Jesus, we know that the end to this battle was victorious as he entered into the loving embrace of his Savior...
James H. Wilson
Oct 11, 2018
James H. Wilson, Jr., 85, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 17, 1932 in Columbus, OH to James (Harry) Wilson and Louise E. Hoepfner. When Jim was 10 his family moved to Sturgis, MI where he attended school, graduating from Sturgis High School in 1950....
Gilbert Magoon
Oct 11, 2018
Gilbert B. Magoon, 88, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, October 11, 2018. Gilbert was born September 30, 1930 in Mackinaw City, MI to Basil C. and Christine J. (St. Antonie) Magoon. He graduated High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Gilbert worked at the Federal Center as a system analyst before retiring in June of 2011. Gilbert...
Bill Leon Fox
Oct 9, 2018
Bill Leon "Papa" Fox, age 83, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was a very loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was born December 13, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to...
Aaron Jay Brummels
Oct 9, 2018
Aaron Jay Brummels of Bellevue, MI Aaron, age 42, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Aaron was born February 12, 1976 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Henry Gordon and Kathy Ann (Collins) Brummels. He has lived most of his life in the Bellevue area and was a 1994 graduate of Bellevue High School, where he was...
William Wayne "Lou" Pryor
Oct 9, 2018
William Wayne "Lou" Pryor of Marshall, MI Lou, age 92, died peacefully at his residence with his family at his side on Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018. Lou was born June 10, 1926 in Jackson, Michigan the son of M.L. and Lottie (Archer) Pryor. He grew up in the Albion area, attended Albion High School and then joined the U.S....
Billie Jo (Spangler) Williams
Oct 8, 2018
Billie Jo (Spangler) Williams of Battle Creek, MI Billie, age 86, died Monday morning, October 8, 2018 at Community Care of Battle Creek following a lengthy illness. Billie, the daughter of Bill and Josephine (Barksdale) Spangler was born in San Antonio, TX on February 4, 1932 and moved to this area in 1976. She had been an active member of...
Tara Garcia Richardson
Oct 8, 2018
Tara L. Garcia Richardson, 43, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Tara was born April 25, 1975 in Battle Creek to Reyes and Eva Jean (Henderson) Williams. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and the Ross Dental Assistant Program. Tara loved music, Spanish dances, family reunions...
David Carl Meisterheim
Oct 7, 2018
David Carl Meisterheim, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2018 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 7, 1926, the son of Carl L. and Elsa W. (Sheid) Meisterheim and graduated with the St. Philip High School Class of 1944. David owned & operated Meisterheim & Associates...
Richard J. Basso
Oct 6, 2018
Rev. Richard (Dick) J. Basso was born on August 29, 1937 and passed away on October 6, 2018. He joins his parents Richard J. Basso and Caroline (Diljak) Basso in passing. He is survived by his two brothers Tom (Catherine) Basso and Philip Basso. A devoted family man, he gave unending love to his many nieces and nephews, who knew...
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