Obituaries

Jo Ellen Neufeld

Jo Ellen Neufeld

Feb 6, 2017

Jo Ellen Neufeld, age 61, of Battle Creek and formerly of Boise, Idaho, died peacefully on Monday evening, February 6, 2017 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born in Denver, Colorado on April 10, 1955, the loving daughter of Archie W. and Anna "Ruth" (Cutrell) Neufeld. In 2014, Jo Ellen retired as a Department Manager for...

Dorothy Mae (Ellis) Jollineau

Dorothy Mae (Ellis) Jollineau

Feb 3, 2017

Dorothy Mae (Ellis) Jollineau, 89, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan died at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek, Michigan on Friday, February 3, 2017.Dorothy was born September 27, 1927 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Haran and Mabel (Flood) Ellis. She grew up in Sault Ste.Marie and was a graduate of Sault Ste. Marie High School. Dorothy was...

Evelyn Vandongen

Evelyn Vandongen

Feb 2, 2017

Evelyn VanDongen was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the age of 92. Evelyn was born on August 13, 1924, to Henry and Cora (LaFleur) Bremer in Grand Rapids, MI. In 1941, the family moved to Battle Creek and she graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1942. She was married to Bruce VanDongen...

Cynthia R. "Cindy" Tuttle

Cynthia R. "Cindy" Tuttle

Feb 1, 2017

Cynthia R. "Cindy" Tuttle, age 68, of Coldwater and formerly of Battle Creek passed away at home Wednesday evening, February 1, 2017. She was born in Battle Creek on March 29, 1948 the daughter of Donald N. and Betty M. (Rowden) Estelle. Cindy worked for many years as an RN at Leila Hospital and Battle Creek Health Systems. Cindy is...

Donald W. Thompson

Donald W. Thompson

Jan 31, 2017

Life long Battle Creek resident, Donald Wayne Thompson, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 31, 2017. Don graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945, served honorably in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force, and retired from Clark Equipment in 1983. Don had many passions, including his family, gardening, music, wood working and enjoying...

Lg Theodore Nelson

Lg Theodore Nelson

Jan 30, 2017

LG Theodore Nelson, Jr., age 89, of Battle Creek left this world to be with his Lord on Monday afternoon, January 30, 2017. LG was born in Battle Creek at the Old Nichols Hospital on February 13, 1927, the loving son of LG and Leota (Lambert) Nelson and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1944....

Madge L. Benson

Madge L. Benson

Jan 29, 2017

Madge L. Benson, 89, Floral City, formerly of Inverness, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Citrus Memorial Hospital. Madge was born in Goshen, VA on March 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Ernest and Nora (Smith) Ratliff, and moved to Inverness with her late husband, Ormie Benson, in 1986 from Battle Creek, MI. They were married for 55...

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Brookmyer

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Brookmyer

Jan 28, 2017

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Brookmyer of Battle Creek, MI Joe, age 73, died Saturday evening, January 28, 2017 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, Battle Creek, following a two-year illness. Joe, the son of Clarence and Zora (Aussets) Brookmyer, was born in Perrysburg, OH on August 30, 1943; was a 1961 graduate of Fremont (OH) High School and moved to this...

Sarah Jo Drake-Yore

Sarah Jo Drake-Yore

Jan 28, 2017

Sarah Jo Drake-Yore, 38, of Battle Creek, died January 28, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek. Sarah was born December 20, 1978, the daughter of Jacqueline Chaney and Joseph "Toby" Everett. She graduated from high school and received her Associates Degree from Davenport University. Sarah worked at EPI in Battle Creek and had just been promoted to Customer Service Supervisor. She...

Glenn Newton "Buzz" Campbell, Jr.

Glenn Newton "Buzz" Campbell, Jr.

Jan 27, 2017

Glenn Newton "Buzz" Campbell, Jr. of Battle Creek, MI Buzz, age 62, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, January 27, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Buzz, the son of Glenn N. and Clara M. (Bruynooghe) Campbell, Sr. was born in Hastings, MI on March 6, 1954; was a lifetime area resident and a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School. He was...

Thomas S. Brown

Thomas S. Brown

Jan 26, 2017

Thomas S. Brown, 55, of Murfreesboro, TN and formerly of Battle Creek, died Thursday, January 26, 2017. Tom was born November 6, 1961 in Battle Creek to Justin "Buddy" and Emma Brown. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1979. Tom worked for Betterly Wood Products and more recently, Concrete Form Erectors in Tennessee. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR....

Jimmie Ruth (Mcjunkin) Van Nortwick

Jimmie Ruth (Mcjunkin) Van Nortwick

Jan 25, 2017

Jimmie Ruth (McJunkin) Van Nortwick, died unexpectedly on 25 January 2017, at age 91 years, 3 months and 14 days, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.Jimmie was born number four of nine children on October 11, 1925 in Alabama City, Alabama to Fred Caldwell and Maude Alice (Davis) McJunkin. She grew up in Dayton, Tennessee...

William "Bill" Barroso

William "Bill" Barroso

Jan 23, 2017

Bill came into this world on October 1, 1960 to his loving parents William Barroso, Sr. (1936-1975) and Manuela Elizabeth (Sanchez) Barroso (1943-2015) at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan. Bill left us to be with our Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Bill was a lifelong resident of Marshall, MI and attended Mar Lee...

Gabino M. Garcia

Gabino M. Garcia

Jan 22, 2017

Gabino Garcia passed away at home in Battle Creek, MI on January 22, 2017 at the age of 88. Gabino is predeceased by his grandson's Ryan Perish-Garcia, Michael Barroso and Great-granddaughter Lilliana Gwillim. Gabino is survived by the love of his life Julia, whom he married in Edcouch, TX 68 years ago. This union was blessed with 10 surviving children:...

Richard L. Leep

Richard L. Leep

Jan 22, 2017

Richard L. Leep, 72, of Otsego, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 22, 2017 after a long illness. Richard was born January 31, 1944 to Charles and Ann (Aneweer) Leep. He graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1962 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman First Class. He received...

Mary Patricia "Pat" Gioia

Mary Patricia "Pat" Gioia

Jan 22, 2017

Mary Patricia "Pat" GioiaAugusta, MichiganMary "Pat" passed away peacefully, at home, on January 22, 2017. She can now join her beloved husband Anthony "Tony", who preceded her. Pat was a beautiful and generous woman who was blessed with a great sense of humor and a sharp mind. She was the person you called when you needed legal counsel, her advice...

Flora Mcdonald (Fettes) Etter

Flora Mcdonald (Fettes) Etter

Jan 22, 2017

Flora McDonald Etter, 95, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2017.Flora was born June 12, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Alexander and Mary (McDonald) Fettes. Flora grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She retired in the mid 1980's as a lab technician from Michigan Carton Company, where she was...

Mary Lou Rose

Mary Lou Rose

Jan 22, 2017

Mary Lou Rose, age 83, of Kalamazoo passed away on January 22, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice facility. Mary Lou is now in heaven, pain free, with all of her beloved family. Mary Lou was born in Kalamazoo on January 30,1933, to Frank and Bertina (Watson) Allworth. Mary Lou met the "Love of Her Life" & "Her Soulmate", Harold Rose....

William A. "Bill" Weemes

William A. "Bill" Weemes

Jan 21, 2017

William A. "Bill" Weemes, age 85, of Richland, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 at the Lakewood Assisted Living in Augusta, MI. He was born in Old Hickory, TN on November 18, 1931, the son of Frank C. and Julia (Winnett) Weemes. Bill faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army during...

Kimberly Sue Towery-Kahler

Kimberly Sue Towery-Kahler

Jan 21, 2017

Kimberly Sue Towery-Kahler, 39, of Bellevue, Michigan died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Kimberly was born October 13, 1977 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Larry E. and Susan D. (Eberhard) Towery. She grew up in Bellevue and received her high school diploma through Battle Creek Public Schools. Kim was currently employed at Marshall Manor &...