Obituaries
Gerry Hope Scheerens
Oct 4, 2018
Geraldine Hope (Gerry) Scheerens, 91, of Battle Creek, died October 4, 2018. Gerry was born June 24, 1927 in Rochester, NY to Jacob and Jenny (Cambier) Scheerens. She received her Master's Degree in teaching at Hope College. Gerry taught in Venezuela for one year, a short time in South Haven and spent the majority of her career as a kindergarten...
Edith M. Gray
Oct 3, 2018
Edith Marie 'Edie' Gray, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 3, 2018, surrounded by close family members. Edith was born on November 1, 1939, to Pearl and Charles Heacock in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She lived with her 8 siblings, three of which survive her now, Bruce Heacock, Charles Heacock, and Rose Franks, and four of which preceded her...
George William "Bill" Tuck
Oct 2, 2018
George William "Bill" Tuck, Jr., 91 of Battle Creek died with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods.Bill was born January 12, 1927 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of George William and Millicent (Grubb) Tuck, Sr. Bill grew up in Kalamazoo, was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Central, and as...
Virginia Marian (Penny) Perse
Sep 30, 2018
Virginia Marian (Penny) Perse of Richland, MI Virginia, age 81, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her residence. Virginia, the daughter of Edgar and Virginia (Myers) Penny, was born in Climax, MI on April 29, 1937; was a lifetime area resident and a 1955 graduate of Richland High School. She was an active homemaker raising five children. Virginia's hub...
Mona Lee "Molly" (Goodall) Montague
Sep 30, 2018
Mona Lee "Molly" (Goodall) Montague of Battle Creek and formerly of Marshall went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Sunday, September 30, 2018.Molly was born to John and Eva Goodall on April 17th, 1929 in Cass City, Michigan. Molly graduated from Cass City High School in 1947. Molly married her husband, Morris, on September 10th, 1947...
Thomas "Allen" Smith
Sep 30, 2018
Thomas "Allen" Smith 61, of Battle Creek, died at his home on Sunday, September 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born June 15, 1957 in Dayton, Tennessee, the son of Thomas L. and Cleatus "Juanita" (Hicks) Smith, but he was raised by his step-father, Joe Kowen. He was a 1975 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Allen...
Carlton Placeway
Sep 29, 2018
Dr. Carlton Placeway of Richland, Michigan December 21, 1932 – September 29, 2018Dr. Carlton Placeway, age 85, died Saturday September 29, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo of complications from congestive heart failure and kidney disease. He was born December 21, 1932 in Imlay City, Michigan to Ione W. McKillen Placeway and Arthur Harold Placeway. He graduated from Imlay...
Steven Wayne "Steve" Douglas, Jr.
Sep 27, 2018
Steven Wayne "Steve" Douglas, Jr. of Springfield, M Steve, age 44, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, September 27, 2018 at his residence. Steve, the son of Steven W. and Yvonne (Dean) Douglas, Sr., was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 6, 1973; was a lifetime area resident and a 1992 graduate of Decatur (MI) High School. He was a Back-Dock Worker...
Kathryn Ann (Felder) "Kathy" Kincaid
Sep 27, 2018
Kathryn A. (Felder) Kincaid, 67, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died at Miller's Adult Foster Care Home in Marshall on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Kathy was born January 4, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan at Percy Jones General Hospital, the daughter of Lyle W. and Dorothy Marie (Horrocks) Felder. She was a 1969 graduate of Harper Creek High School. Kathy...
Walter Jay Cole
Sep 26, 2018
Walter Jay Cole, 82, passed away in Battle Creek, Michigan, on September 26, 2018. Walter was born in Battle Creek on January 22, 1936 to parents Walter and Eva (Poirier) Cole. Walter graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1955 and worked as a Switchman for Grand Trunk Railway for 42 years. Walter enjoyed fishing and nature walks at...
Melissa Dee Hughes
Sep 26, 2018
Melissa Dee Hughes, age 46, of Springfield, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018. She was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on November 18, 1971, the daughter of David R. and Brenda S. (Clutter) Woods Sr. and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Melissa was truly a cheerful, loving and giving young lady and was always...
Ronald Jay "Ronnie" Voelker
Sep 23, 2018
Ronald Jay "Ronnie" Voelker of Battle Creek, MI Ronnie, age 80, died Sunday September 23, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital following a short illness. Ronnie, the son of Harold and Viola (Rivenburg) Voelker, was born in Battle Creek on April 1, 1938 and was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from the old Kellogg Agricultural School (now Gull Lake...
Francis B. Wabeke
Sep 18, 2018
Francis B. Wabeke, 93, of Battle Creek, ascended into heaven on September 18, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Frank was born on February 15, 1925 in Pipestone, Minnesota to parents Cornelius and Helen Wabeke. He served in the United States Army and retired after 37 years from the Federal Center's Defense Logistics Agency. Frank married Juanita (McLain) Wabeke...
Doris Jean (Meade) Born
Sep 17, 2018
Doris Jean (Meade) Born of Augusta, MI Doris passed away peacefully at Glen Arbor Hospice on the seventeenth of September, 2018, at the age of 83. Doris is survived by her children, Becky (Ken) Nuorala, Marty (Cathy) Born, Vickie (Dave) DeLeon, Tim (Penny) Born, as well as 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Doris was born on January 28th in...
Sharon L. Green
Sep 12, 2018
On Wednesday, the 12th of September 2018, Sharon Lee Green, age 78, of Battle Creek, Michigan quietly went to be with our Lord Savior. Sharon was born April 17th of 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to June and Henry Hallaxs. She attended Rogers High School in Grand Rapids, lived in California for a while, later moving to Battle Creek, Michigan....
Dale C. Sober
Sep 11, 2018
Dale C. Sober, age 87, of Battle Creek, MI, went to be with His Lord on Tuesday afternoon, September 11, 2018. Dale, the son of Wayne H. and Marian I. (Kuehn) Sober was born in Fowlerville, MI on February 23, 1931 and was a 1949 graduate of Fowlerville High School. Self-employed most of his life, Dale owned & operated Sober's...
Dennis Michael "Denny" Weigand
Sep 11, 2018
Dennis Michael "Denny " Weigand of Spring Arbor, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI Dennis, age 71, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI following a lengthy illness. Dennis, the son of Hartwell R. and Lucille E. (Shuben) Weigand, was born in Battle Creek, MI and was a 1963 graduate of Pennfield...
William T. Collopy
Sep 10, 2018
William T. Collopy, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018. Known by Bill or Will, he was born on March 11, 1930. Bill grew up in Colorado, Nebraska and Arizona and graduated from The University of Nebraska with a BA in Fine Arts degree. He received a Master of Arts from the University of Wyoming...
Patricia Ann "Patty" Hiatt
Sep 10, 2018
Patricia Ann Hiatt, age 71, of Battle Creek finished a long and brave fight against breast cancer on September 10th, engulfed in love from a family that will miss her like crazy. Born on April 18, 1947 in Gunnison, CO, Patricia (or Patty as her family called her) was the oldest of five children to Arthur V. and Velma L....
Phillip Thomas "Phil" Straniero
Sep 8, 2018
Phillip Thomas "Phil" Straniero of Hickory Corners, MI After a day of golfing and bonding with lifelong friends, Phil peacefully joined the angels on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The son of Nicholas and May (Chiara) Straniero, Phil was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 7, 1948. A devout Catholic, loving grandfather, father, son, companion, friend and teacher, Phil connected with...
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