Obituaries
Julaine Anne (Cavanaugh) Thompson Stovall
Mar 1, 2018
Julaine Ann (Cavanaugh) Thompson Stovall, 92, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Thursday, March 1, 2018.Julaine was born August 12, 1925 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Michael J. and Gladys (Heil) Cavanaugh. She grew up in Lansing, graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School and attended St. Mary's College at Notre...
Dennis James Little
Feb 28, 2018
Dennis James Little of Kalamazoo, MI Dennis, age 63, died Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He enjoyed working at Bronson Methodist Hospital, in Facilities Maintenance for the past 9 years and spent over 25 years prior to that at James Rivers Paper Company. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Bill and his brother,...
Gary Richard Goheen
Feb 28, 2018
Gary Richard Goheen of Richland, MI Gary, age 66, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, February 28, 2018 at his residence. Gary, the son of Richard and Marilyn Jeanne (Reithel) Goheen, was born in Gladwin, MI on June 10, 1951 and was a 1969 graduate of Gladwin High School. He then entered the United States Marines Corp during the Vietnam War and...
Mary Lou Burbank
Feb 28, 2018
Mary Lou Burbank, age 73, of Battle Creek sadly passed away on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Wayland, Michigan on October 24, 1944, the daughter of Elmer J. and Katherine (Marsman) Bronkhorst. Mary enjoyed many types of arts & crafts, playing cards & Bingo, puzzles, and watching Investigation Discovery T.V. Mary is...
Betty Louise (Woodmansee) Crane
Feb 28, 2018
Betty Louise Crane, 94, of Burlington, Michigan died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.She was born August 5, 1923 in Dowling, Michigan to Bessie Woodmansee. Betty grew up in Dowling, Michigan and was a 1941 graduate of Hastings High School. After high school she was employed at the S.S. Kresge Store...
Theresa L. Gooding
Feb 27, 2018
Theresa L. Gooding, 64, of Battle Creek, died suddenly Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Theresa was born October 21, 1953 in Owosso, MI to Kenneth and Helen (Durham) Gooding. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and worked at various restaurants as a hostess in the Battle Creek area for many years. Theresa was a servant of God and loved...
Craig Lee Dolbee
Feb 24, 2018
Craig Lee Dolbee, 30, passed away suddenly February 24, 2018. Craig was born on October 13, 1987, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School and Western Michigan University. He was most recently employed by All You Need Grand Rental. He enjoyed playing and coaching tennis and spending time with friends and family,...
Barbara Jean (Wendt) "Barb" Rogers
Feb 23, 2018
Barbara Jean (Wendt) Rogers of Kalamazoo, MI Barb, age 89, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Barb was born on April 21, 1928 in Hope Township, Midland County, to Gordon and Nina (Howe) Wendt. She graduated from Midland High School, Class of 1945. On September 20, 1947 she was married to Robert W. (Buck) Rogers...
Raymond Edmund Schmitzer
Feb 22, 2018
Raymond E. Schmitzer, 95 of Battle Creek died peacefully at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence with his loving family at his side on Thursday, February 22, 2018.Ray was born August 2, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harry Frank and Florence Catherine (Burfening) Schmitzer. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1941 graduate of St. Philip High School. Immediately after...
Ivan Duane Head
Feb 22, 2018
Ivan D. Head, 71 of Battle Creek passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday Feb. 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.He was born February 11, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William T. and Dalores V. (Crawford) Head. Ivan grew up in Battle Creek and attended Harper Creek High School. He retired from the Calhoun County...
James Edward "Jim" Wunderly
Feb 22, 2018
James Edward "Jim" Wunderly of Kalamazoo, MI Jim, age 86, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 22, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Jim, the son of Edward and Edith (Lampus) Wunderly, was born in New Castle, PA on September 29, 1931. He earned a BS in Pharmacy at Pitt University, an MBA from Western Michigan University, and a JD from...
Austin Michael Scott
Feb 18, 2018
Austin Michael Scott of Richland, MI Austin, age 22, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, February 18, 2018. Austin was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 7, 1995 and was a lifetime area resident. Surviving is his mother, Michelle M. (Dave) Greve of Richland; his brother, Lucas J. Simmons of Richland; his maternal grandparents, Mike and Pam Scott of Hickory Corners, MI;...
Frances Kay Hennaut
Feb 15, 2018
Frances Kay Hennaut, age 68, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday morning, February 15, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Fort Hood, Texas on July 8, 1949, the loving daughter of Chess C. and Gladys F. (Ross) Ward. Frances has worked as a telephone agent for more than 30 years with Total Communications, Michigan Message Center, and...
Mary Lou (Drake) Hellstrom
Feb 14, 2018
Mary Lou (Drake) Hellstrom of Cadillac, MI, formerly of Battle Creek, MI Mary Lou, age 81, died Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018 at her daughter's residence in Cadillac, MI. Mary Lou, the daughter of Leon and Grace (Pyke) Drake, was born in Battle Creek on November 23, 1936 and was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She...
Niles Wiley
Feb 13, 2018
Niles L. Wiley, age 8, died suddenly at his home February 13, 2018. Niles was born November 5, 2009 to James and Heather (Coffman) Wiley. He was a very determined boy and also very curious. Niles attended second grade at MarLee School autism class room and loved to watch Toy Story. Niles is survived by his parents, James and Heather...
Benton Joseph "Ben" Halder
Feb 13, 2018
Benton Joseph "Ben" Halder, age 64, of Battle Creek sadly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, February 13, 2018. Ben was born in Battle Creek on February 26, 1953, the son of Joseph F. and Beverly E. (Clark) Halder. He proudly and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1973. Ben...
Robert Alan Knight
Feb 13, 2018
Robert A. Knight, 83 of Battle Creek died peacefully at The Reflections on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Bob was born June 30, 1934 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of George C. and Dorothy M. (Putney) Knight, Sr. He moved with his family to Battle Creek in 1940 and was a 1952 graduate of Lakeview High School. Bob served in the...
Jack Devon Spindler
Feb 11, 2018
Jack DeVon Spindler, Jr., age 50, of Battle Creek and formerly of Tampa, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, February 11, 2018 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on September 5, 1967, the son of Jack D. and Darlene S. (Presswood) Spindler., Sr.. Jack worked for many years as a tile setter, most recently...
Marion K. "Molly" Smith
Feb 11, 2018
Marion K. "Molly" Smith of Battle Creek, MI Molly, age 91, died Sunday morning, February 11, 2018 at her residence and following a brief illness. Molly, the daughter of Joseph and Mae Adair, was born in London, England on December 10, 1926 and emigrated to this area in 1946. She was an excellent painter and was a Founding Member of...
Barbara J. (Walters) "Barb" Gray
Feb 10, 2018
Barbara J. (Walters) Gray of Battle Creek, MI Barb, age 84, one week shy of her 85th Birthday, died Saturday morning, February 10, 2018 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek. Barb, the daughter of Nels J. "Tobey" and Mary E. (Resser) Mason, was born in Battle Creek on February 16, 1933 and was a lifetime area resident....
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