Obituaries
Edna L. "Biff" Hlatko
Aug 16, 2018
Edna L. "Biff" Hlatko, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Legacy at NorthPointe Woods. She was born in Danville, Kentucky on November 23, 1929, the daughter of John and Lyda Howard. Edna grew up in the Battle Creek area and graduated from Battle Creek Central High...
Jaquelynn Gay (Williams) Large-Nelson
Aug 16, 2018
Jaquelynn G. Large-Nelson, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Augusta on August 16, 2018. She was surrounded by her daughters, Sandra (Stephen) Wood, Sally (Michael) Uldriks, and Collynn Pearl. In addition to her daughters she leaves behind, her sister and brother-in-law, Scharlynn and Carlyle Sims; two grandchildren, Lindsay (Rob) Freidhoff, Chuck (Kim) Palumbo; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding her...
Marilyn Sue (Lawrence) Carpenter
Aug 15, 2018
Marilyn Sue (Lawrence) Carpenter, 83 of Bellevue, Michigan died peacefully, with her family at her side, at Heartland Health Care Center on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.A private service will be held for Marilyn's family. If you have any other questions, please call us at 269-962-5527.
Lawrence John "Larry" Spoor
Aug 15, 2018
Lawrence John "Larry" Spoor, 82, of Battle Creek died peacefully with his family at his side at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Larry was born June 30, 1936 in Battle Creek the son of Frank D. and Virginia K. (Miller) Spoor. He grew up on a centennial farm in Newton Township and was a 1954 graduate...
Michael Allen "Mike" Karsten
Aug 14, 2018
Michael Allen "Mike" Karsten, age 56, of Athens passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday afternoon, August 14, 2018. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 17, 1962, the son of Harold and Geraldine (Talsma) Karsten. Mike faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1981 to 1987,...
Janis K. Cox
Aug 12, 2018
Janis K. Cox, 70, of Battle Creek, died August 12, 2018. Janis was born September 14, 1947 in Battle Creek to Melvin and Mildren (McIntyre) Babcock. She loved watching movies and the Young and the Restless. She enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles, Elvis and Janis Joplin. But most of all, Janis loved to spend time with her grandchildren...
Beverly Elaine (Mckellar) Hendricks
Aug 12, 2018
Beverly Elaine (McKellar) Hendricks, 81 of Battle Creek and formerly of Saginaw died with her family at her side, at Borgess Medical Center on August 12, 2018.Beverly was born in 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Alvin and Dorothy (Zimmerman) McKellar. She graduated Saginaw High School in 1955 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education from...
Marilyn M. Nelson
Aug 10, 2018
Marilyn M. Badger-Nelson, 82, of Bellevue formerly of Galesburg, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at Evergreen Manor. She was born January 18, 1936 in Battle Creek the daughter of Lavern Rounds and Margaret (Fettes) Brown and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Marilyn was a waitress for many years until she purchased and was co-owner of the 'Time Out Lounge'...
John H. Hallaxs
Aug 8, 2018
John H. Hallaxs, 75, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 with his family by his side. John was born September 27, 1942 in Battle Creek to Benjamin and Laura (McCandless) Hallaxs. He graduated from Pennfield High School and enrolled in the U.S. Air Force. On June 14, 1963, John married the former Catherine Ridley in New Mexico. The...
Lewis Avery "Lewie" Bartow
Aug 5, 2018
Lewis Avery "Lewie" Bartow, 83 of Battle Creek died peacefully at The Legacy at NorthPointe Woods on Sunday morning, August 5, 2018. He was born June 7, 1935 in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of Omer P. and Marguerite (Dodds) Bartow. Lewie was a 1954 graduate of Marysville High School, earned his Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and his...
C. Wayne Neil
Aug 5, 2018
Clarence "Wayne" Neil, 74, of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord unexpectedly due to cancer complications at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, August 5, 2018.Wayne was born December 19, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Neldon R. and Dorothea Alice (Stafford) Neil. He was a 1963 graduate of Springfield High School. Wayne first worked briefly for Grand...
Frank Rusan
Aug 5, 2018
Frank Rusan, age 93, a longtime resident of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Oaks at Northpointe Woods where he was recovering from a broken hip. He was born in Battle Creek on March 21, 1925 to Katherine and Steve Rusan. Frank enlisted in the United States Army and served valiantly during WWII. He was wounded...
William H. "Bill" Meyer
Aug 2, 2018
William H. "Bill" Meyer of Battle Creek, MI Bill, age 90, formerly of Ottawa, IL and now of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away at the Bickford Cottage assisted living facility on Thursday, August 2, 2018. He is survived by his two daughters Rebecca (Jeff) Easton of Berrien Center, Michigan, and Sallie Meyer of Battle Creek, Michigan; and grandson, Andrew Easton...
Thomas Ram Lian Thang
Aug 1, 2018
Thomas Ram Lian Thang, age 7 died in Indianapolis, IN August 1, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 1, 2010 the son of William and Mary (Sui) Duh. Thomas would have been a second grade student this fall at St. Joseph Elementary. Thomas is survived by his loving parents, William and Mary (Sui) Duh; two brothers, Robert...
David Mcpeters
Jul 30, 2018
David Allan (Pete) McPeters, 59, of Battle Creek, died Monday, July 30, 2018. Pete was born Novemebr 15, 1958 in LaPorte, IN to David and Marie Louise (Dubbert) McPeters. Pete attended Battle Creek Central High School and worked at Ralston Cereal Company for 21 years before retiring in 1995. Pete enjoyed bowling, basketball, baseball and hunting. He wrestled and coached...
Noah Aaron Nichols
Jul 30, 2018
Noah Aaron Nichols, age 19, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home and was guided to heaven by angels on Monday, July 30, 2018. Noah was born April 1, 1999, in Battle Creek the son of Elizabeth Michelle Miller Hubbart. His curiosity helped him reach milestones beyond what anyone thought possible. Noah was the most loving, patient, kind, gentle soul;...
Robert Mcclellan "Bob" Riegel
Jul 29, 2018
Robert M. "Bob" Riegel, age 96, of Bellevue, Michigan died Sunday, July 29, 2018 after a brief stay at the Battle Creek VA Hospice facility.Bob was born July 11, 1922 in Schoolcraft, Michigan the son of Nicholas and Helen (Pufpaff) Riegel. Bob has resided at his home in Bellevue for the past 90+ years. He graduated from Battle Creek Central...
Lane William Botimer
Jul 28, 2018
Lane William Botimer, a seven week old premature infant who fought a courageous battle with lung infections, was guided to heaven by angels on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lane was born June 4, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, the son of Andrea Lynn Krieg and Daniel Vincent Botimer. Surviving are his parents; three brothers, Parker and Jackson Krieg, Zander Botimer;...
Karen Deann Britten
Jul 27, 2018
Karen DeAnn Britten, 71, of Battle Creek, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at her home. She was born January 5, 1947 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald A. and Rosemary B. (Cosgrove) Pyatt. Karen was a 1965 graduate of Durand High School and attended Ferris State University. Karen was a social worker for State of Michigan, retiring in 1997....
Dr. Luke Samuel Albert, P.E.
Jul 23, 2018
Dr. Luke Samuel Albert, P.E of Richland, MI and formerly of Kingston, RI Luke, age 91, died peacefully Monday evening, July 23, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI. Luke, the son of Grant and Mary (Fox) Albert was born in Palmyra, PA on February 19, 1927. He attended Palmyra High School and Lebanon Valley College from which he...
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