Obituaries
Carmen (Juretschke) Bartholomew
Mar 25, 2018
Carmen (Juretschke) Bartholomew, 62, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2018. Carmen was born March 6, 1956 to the late Fritz and Gertrude (Gollen) Juretschke in Hof, Germany and was one of 10 children. Carmen graduated High School in Hof in 1974 and bravely moved to the United States the following year to establish her roots....
Jose Cantu "Joe" Tijerina
Mar 24, 2018
Jose Cantu "Joe" Tijerina, passed away Saturday morning March 24th at the age of 87, at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born March 29, 1930 in Colima, Texas to Pedro and Melquiades (Cantu) Tijerina. He grew up and attended school in McAllen, Texas where he was a rancher, farmer and a trucker. Jose left the...
Andrea Perez Vazquez
Mar 23, 2018
Andrea Perez Vazquez, 94, passed away at home Friday, March 23, 2018 under the loving care of her family, and longtime best friend Maria Chapin. Andrea was born November 30, 1923 in Guatemala Central America. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, and nephew Carlos Perez whom she loved dearly. She is survived her daughter, Maria Lourdes (Ronald) Carter...
Joseph George "Joe" Kaywood
Mar 23, 2018
Joseph "Joe" G. Kaywood of Heyworth, IL Joe, age 49, died unexpectedly, Friday, March 23, 2018 at Advocate Bro-Menn Medical Center of Normal, IL. Joe, the son of Joseph L. and S. Ann (Lumie) Kaywood, was born on September 30, 1968 in Kalamazoo, MI. Joe graduated in 1992 from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Computer...
Donald David Carl, Sr.
Mar 21, 2018
Donald David Carl, Sr. of Battle Creek, MI Don, age 73, died Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 with his loving family at his side. Don, the son of Thomas L. and Pauline M. (Morrison) Carl, was born in Battle Creek on Nov. 5, 1944; was a lifetime area resident and a 1963 graduate of Pennfield High School. Don worked briefly...
Richard Allan "Rick" Ullrich
Mar 19, 2018
Richard Allan "Rick" Ullrich, age 63, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, March 19, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on August 16, 1954, the son of Richard H. and Eleanor L. (Benner) Ullrich. Rick graduated from Lakeview High School and furthered his education at Western Michigan University. A very simple man, Rick was very dedicated...
Tracy Y. (Woods) Pierce
Mar 19, 2018
Tracy Y. (Woods) Pierce of Battle Creek, MI Tracy, age 58, died unexpectedly Monday evening, March 20, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, with her loving family at her side. Tracy, the daughter of Paul R. and Jennie L. (Dean) Woods, was born in Battle Creek on March 8, 1960; was a lifetime resident and a 1977 graduate of...
Glen Eugene Gillette
Mar 18, 2018
Glen Eugene Gillette of Battle Creek, MI Glen, age 62, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 18, 2108 at Walmart of Battle Creek, where he was employed as a Sales Associate. Glen, the son of Harold and Thelma (Wolfe) Gillette, was born in Battle Creek, MI on July 3, 1955. He is survived by his three brothers, Howard L., Gary L....
Dorothy "Jean" Berge
Mar 16, 2018
Dorothy "Jean" Berge, age 96, of Battle Creek died Friday morning, March 16, 2018 at the PineView Assisted Living at NorthPointe Woods. She was born in Battle Creek on October 11, 1921, to Roy and Grace Wiegand. Jean graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1940 and continued her education at Argubright Business College.Jean married Kenneth...
Harriet L. Martin
Mar 16, 2018
Harriet L. Martin, age, 90, of Battle Creek died after a short illness on Friday evening, March 16, 2018 at the Heartland Health Care Center of Battle Creek. She was born in Marshall, Michigan on May 10, 1927, the loving daughter of John E. and Fay M. (Carpenter) Reick, and graduated with the Battle Creek Lakeview High School Class of...
Thomas Francis "Tom" Horrocks
Mar 15, 2018
Thomas Francis Horrocks of Richland, MI Tom, age 65, died Thursday morning, March 15, 2018 at his residence following a gallant battle with cancer. Tom, the son of Harry E. "Bud" and Eleanor E. (Lindsley) Horrocks, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 20, 1953; was a lifetime area resident and a 1971 graduate of Kalamazoo Hackett High School. He...
Beth E. Younglove
Mar 14, 2018
Beth E. Younglove, 58, of Battle Creek, died March 14, 2018. Beth was born October 6, 1959 in Battle Creek to David and Mildred (Mallory) Owen. She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School and worked at the Federal Center for over 40 years. Beth loved living the "Lake Life" at Fine Lake. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening, and doing crafts at...
Russell E. Gorham
Mar 9, 2018
Russell Ernest Gorham, 96, of Battle Creek died peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side, Friday, March 9, 2018, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He is now in the loving arms of his Lord & Savior. Russell was born May 21, 1921 in Harlan, Michigan the son of Archie L. and Vera V. (Weller) Gorham. He grew...
Michael Gerald "Mike" Mcmillan
Mar 8, 2018
Michael Gerald McMillan of Bellevue, MI Mike, age 69, died Thursday afternoon, March 8, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness. Mike, the son of Robert J. and Catherine I. "Jean" (Harden) McMillan, was born in Macomb, IL on May 24, 1948. He attended Battle Creek Central High School, but left early to enlist in the...
Robert John "Bob" Bennett
Mar 7, 2018
Robert J. "Bob" Bennett, 72, of Battle Creek, MI, ended his journey March 7, 2018, after a long term illness. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, M. Lynne (Anderson) Bennett; daughters Anitra (Daniel) Townsend of Wisconsin Dells, WI and Allison (Kurt) Roelofs of Royal Oak, MI; loving grandchildren Vivienne and Owen Bruce Townsend and Kalli, Kolbie and...
Geneva L. "Neva" Hager
Mar 7, 2018
Geneva L. "Neva" Hager, age 76, formerly of Battle Creek died March 7, 2018. She was born in Logan, West Virginia on May 18, 1941, the daughter of Stollie and Rena (Adkins) Hager. Neva enjoyed cooking and trips to Mackinac, but her true passion in life was spending time with her family & friends, especially her children & grandchildren.Neva is...
Stanley Earl "Stan" Madry
Mar 4, 2018
Stanley Earl "Stan" Madry of Battle Creek, MI Stan, 78, retired Grand Trunk Western Railroad Signal Man, former Owner and Operator of the Frog Pond Bar and U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, died Sunday, March 4, 2018. The Graveside Service to celebrate Stan's life will be held on Friday, March 9th at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Custer National...
Kathryn Eldene "Katie" (Lucas) Jacobs
Mar 4, 2018
Kathryn Eldene "Katie" (Lucas) Jacobs, 96 formerly of Battle Creek, died peacefully at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Katie was born February 2, 1922 in Burlington, Michigan the daughter of Raymond and Pearl (Finney) Lucas. She was employed at Wolverine Insurance Company, Fort Custer State Home, Lakeview General Hospital and had worked as a Massage...
Mary Joann Davis
Mar 3, 2018
Mary J. Davis, 63, of Battle Creek, died March 3, 2018 at her home. Mary was born July 13, 1954 in Battle Creek to Harold and Marguerite (McKelvey) Davis. She went to Battle Creek Central High School and received her Master's Degree Western Michigan University. Mary had a passion of helping people. She worked as a counselor in social work...
Sharon Kay Johnson
Mar 1, 2018
Sharon Kay Johnson, age 73, of Galesburg passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, March 1, 2018. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 24, 1945 and was the loving daughter of James and Mary B. (Wilson) Garrett. Sharon retired in 2001 from Western Michigan University after more than 25 years of service. Sharon married Robert L. "Bob"...
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