Obituaries
Marcia Ruth Yaw
Jul 17, 2018
Marcia Ruth (Markos) Yaw Grandma Marcia Yaw completed a life well lived and passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Marcia was born on August 30, 1940 in Battle Creek, MI to Rosemond (Drew) and Nicholas Markos. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1958 and married David Yaw...
Joyce Poll
Jul 14, 2018
Joyce Rita (Young) Poll, 87, passed peacefully surrounded by loving family at Bronson Hospital, Battle Creek on Saturday July 14, 2018 after a short illness. Born June 19, 1931 to Leslie J. Young and Agnes A. (Witt) in Muskegon, MI. She attended St. Joseph's High School in Muskegon and Mercy School of Nursing Class of '52, working as an RN...
Mary Donafae "Donna" Daam
Jul 14, 2018
Mary Donafae "Donna" Daam of Galesburg, MI Donna, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 14, 2018 with family by her side. Donna, the daughter of Joseph and M. Viola (Fitzsimmons) Fischer, was born in St. Edward, NE on July 19, 1923. She had been employed for over 40 years as a dental assistant for Dr....
Patricia Ann (Coghlan) "Pat" Clancy
Jul 14, 2018
Patricia Ann (Coghlan) Clancy of Augusta, MI Pat died Saturday morning, July 14, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI with her family at her side. Pat, the daughter of Lawrence J. and Lucille D. (LaPorte) Coghlan, was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 22, 1931; attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee....
William F. Bowers
Jul 14, 2018
William Furner Bowers, age 80, of Houghton Lake passed away on Saturday July 14, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side.Bill was born on August 11, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Frederick and Elnora (Hard) Bowers. He grew up and attended school in the Battle Creek Area. Bill was married on June 16, 1957 in Battle...
Rogelio "Roy" Ramon
Jul 14, 2018
Rogelio Ramon, better known a "Roy" (70) was born November 18, 1947 to Ismael Ramon and Amelia Cavazos in Pearsall, Texas. He left TX as a young man to migrate to Battle Creek, MI with his family. It was in Battle Creek where Roy grew to become the man of his house providing for his family. He promised to never...
Marlene Fay Curtis
Jul 13, 2018
Marlene Fay Curtis, 84, of Battle Creek, died peacefully July 13, 2018 with her family by her side. Marlene was born September 22, 1933 in St. Ignace to Levi and Berniece (Mason) Furlott. Marlene graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Curtis, in 1950 and was a devoted wife and mother. She was...
Margery Davis Romberger
Jul 12, 2018
Margery Davis Romberger, age 88, of Richland, Michigan, died July 12, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Richland. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 9, 1929, the daughter of Cameron and Irene Finlay Davis. She attended State High School and Kalamazoo College, and graduated from Swarthmore College. In 1951, Margery married John Albert Romberger, who died...
Ivah F. (Rees) Nigg
Jul 11, 2018
Ivah F. Nigg (Rees), 96, passed away July 11, 2018. She was an Owner/Operator of Needle Craft and Baby Shop-Battle Creek, MI. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary-Augusta MI. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert P. Rees and second husband, Frederick F. Nigg. She is survived by her son, Stanley Rees; daughters,...
Rebecca Carter Deloof
Jul 10, 2018
Rebecca Carter DeLoof went to meet her Lord on July 10th, 2018. Rebecca was born November 15, 1941 at home in Kalamazoo, MI. She grew up on a mountain in Russellville, KY and on a farm in Paw Paw, MI with her two brothers Joe and Harve Carter. She attended the Dayton Country School graduating from Paw Paw High School....
Patricia R. Miller
Jul 9, 2018
Patricia Ruth (Steffee) Miller died Monday, July 9, 2018 at the University of Michigan Medical Hospital. She was born July 13, 1953 to Donald Keith Steffee and Marian (Clover) Steffee and lived in Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School ('71) and attended Kellogg Community College. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Fort Custer Veterans...
Albert G. Johnson
Jul 9, 2018
Albert G. Johnson, 71, of Battle Creek, died July 9, 2018. Albert was born December 12, 1946 in Pontiac to Loyle and Margaret (Gibbs) Johnson. Albert served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Wrobleski and his ex-wife, Sybil (Michael) Fordos. A graveside service to...
Emma "Jean" Berry
Jul 9, 2018
Emma "Jean" Berry, age 91, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Monday morning, July 9, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Battle Creek on March 6, 1927, the daughter of John and Virginia "Virgie" (Robinson) Taylor. A great seamstress, Jean enjoyed sewing & crocheting, cooking, riding her bike, camping and spending time at the lake,...
William "Junior" Akins
Jul 5, 2018
William P. "Junior" Akins, Jr., age 64, of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, July 5, 2018. He was born in Battle Creek on December 8, 1953, the loving son of William P. and Betty (Lowe) Akins and graduated from Springfield High School with the Class of 1972, where he wrestled and played...
Diane Lynn (Arnold) Kievit
Jul 5, 2018
Diane Lynn (Arnold) Kievit of Kalamazoo, MI Diane, age 64, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 5, 2017 at her residence. Diane, the daughter of Wayne H. and Dorothy I. (Stell) Arnold, was born in Kalamazoo on November 29, 1953; was a 1971 graduate of Gull Lake (Richland) High School and earned her Master's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University of...
Violet J. "Dolly" Carl
Jul 2, 2018
Violet J. "Dolly" (Billings) Carl, 75, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside at Bronson Methodist Hospital late Monday evening, July 2, 2018, after receiving her last rites by Father James Richardson from St. Mary's Catholic Church. Violet was born May 19, 1943, in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, to Manley and Marguerite (Brown) Billings....
Mildred Evelyn "Millie" (Wilbur) Duff
Jul 2, 2018
Mildred Evelyn "Millie" (Wilbur) Duff, 88, of Battle Creek died Monday, July 2, 2018 at Sue's Loving Care in Kalamazoo. Mildred was born May 15, 1930 in Traverse City, Michigan the daughter of Donald DeVere and Catherine (Terry) Wilbur. Millie grew up in Whitehall and Muskegon then moved to Battle Creek where she attended Battle Creek Central High School. Millie...
Walter Lee "Walt" Morgan
Jun 28, 2018
Walter Lee "Walt" Morgan of Battle Creek, MI Walt, age 79, went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon, June 28, 2018 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek, MI. Walt, the son of Melvin D. and Audrey Rose (Newby) Morgan, was born in Dayton, TN on September 8, 1938; moved to the Battle Creek area in 1951 and...
Leslie A. Van Geison
Jun 27, 2018
Leslie A. Van Geison, Jr., age 62, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, June 27th after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for the past 14 years. He was born February 8, 1956 in Charlotte, Michigan. Following graduation from Battle Creek Central High School he joined the United States Marine Corps. for three years and then transitioned to the United States Army...
Rebecca D. Hersha
Jun 26, 2018
Rebecca Dianne Hersha, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, died peacefully on June 26, 2018 after a long and courageous struggle for her health. She was 43.A 1992 Lakeview High School graduate, Rebecca attended Kellogg Community College, University of Michigan, and Evergreen State College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences in 1999. After living for...
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