Obituaries
Margaret Mary "Peg"(Mcmullen) Bettencourt
Dec 22, 2017
Margaret Mary "Peg" (McMullen) Bettencourt, 94, of Battle Creek and formerly of Adrian died peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Heritage, where she resided since October 2016. Peg was born February 16, 1923 in Taunton, Massachusetts to John and Mary (Orpen) McMullen. She grew up in Taunton, Massachusetts and was a Taunton High...
Richard J. Pickard
Dec 22, 2017
Richard J. Pickard, 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully December 22, 2017. Richard was born November 5, 1947, in Detroit, the only child of the late Maurice H. and Edwarda Sophie (Horosko) Pickard. He graduated from Roseville High School in 1966. For a brief time, he worked at Montgomery Ward in Roseville and at Chrysler. He completed Radio...
Mildred Louise Rueckert
Dec 18, 2017
Mildred Louise Rueckert, age 97, of Battle Creek passed away Monday morning, December 18, 2017 surrounded with love. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 22, 1920, the daughter of Emil and Louise (Brown) Rueckert.Mildred is survived by her sweetheart and companion of 46 years, Donna Gene Hodges of Battle Creek; two special friends, Kim Harrington and Denise Jones...
Johanna (Verheul) Hirsch
Dec 18, 2017
Johanna (Verheul) Hirsch of Richland, MI and formerly of Troy, MI Johanna, age 87, died peacefully Monday afternoon, December 18, 2017 at Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo, MI with her loving daughter, Wendy at her side. Johanna, the daughter of Leonardus and Anna (Nederhand) Verheul, was born in Royal Oak, MI on October 30, 1930; was a 1948 graduate of Milford...
Harold Arthur Tower
Dec 17, 2017
Harold Arthur Tower, 94, of Battle Creek died at Brookdale Assisted Living in Portage on Sunday, December 17, 2017.Harold Arthur Tower, 94 of Battle Creek, passed away on 17 December 2017 after a short illness. He was born on 2 August 1923 in Barryton, Michigan to the late Guy and Elizabeth (Geedy) Tower. Harold graduated high school in 1941 and...
Gregory Allen "Greg" Smith
Dec 16, 2017
Gregory Allen Smith, 58, a lifelong Battle Creek area resident died at home prior to the Christmas Holiday. He was born November 20, 1959 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Billy C. and Elizabeth Ann (Godsey) Smith. Greg grew up in Battle Creek and attended Pennfield High School. He was a hard-working, dedicated employee, who traveled extensively for Wikoff Color Corporation,...
Blane Larry Tacia
Dec 16, 2017
Blane Larry Tacia, M.D., age 61 of Battle Creek and formerly of Three Rivers and Jackson died at his residence on Saturday, December 16, 2017, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Blane was born September 26, 1956 in Gross Pointe, Michigan to Harold Eugene and Virginia Marion (Shefke) Tacia. He was raised in Roseville and was a graduate...
Eric J. Ernsberger
Dec 13, 2017
Eric J. Ernsberger, age 14, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Eric was born February 20, 2003 to Lonnie and Vanessa (Rosadio) Ernsberger. He had a great sense of humor and was always smiling. Eric attended Doris Klaussen, where he was loved by everyone, especially his teachers. Eric enjoyed playing with his toys and spending time...
Donovan W. Walling
Dec 12, 2017
Donovan W. Walling, 87, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Donovan was employed at Federal Mogul Corporation and later for Battle Creek Public Schools as a custodian. He was born May 2, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Monroe and Henriette (Jones) Walling. Donovan grew up in Battle...
Oliver Wesley Norton
Dec 11, 2017
Oliver "Wesley" Norton, Jr., 76, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Monday, December 11, 2017.Wesley was born October 11, 1941 in Battle Creek to Oliver W. and Anne E. (Ivey) Norton, Sr. He grew up in Battle Creek, was a 1959 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College. After honorably serving his...
Stacey Lyn Wheeler
Dec 10, 2017
Stacey Lyn Wheeler of Battle Creek, MI Stacey, age 49, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 10, 2017 at her residence. Stacey, the daughter of Lowell "Joe" (Cora Ann Wheeler) and Catherine "Cathy" (Smith) Wheeler, was born in Battle Creek on February 20, 1968 and was a lifetime resident. She was the Class President and the Valedictorian for the 1986 graduating...
Helen B. Chapman
Dec 10, 2017
Helen B. Chapman of Kalamazoo, MI Helen B. Chapman, 5-10-1918 to 12-10-2017, age 99, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 10, in Portage, MI. She was born Helen Louise Branch, to John C. and Ruth E. (Garland) Branch, in Grand Rapids, MI. Helen was a 1936 graduate of Godwin Heights High School and Haney Business College in Grand Rapids. Helen worked...
Peter Eugene Dyehouse
Dec 9, 2017
Peter Eugene Dyehouse, 67, of Nashville, died at Medilodge of Marshall on Saturday, December 9, 2017.He was born November 30, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Walter Eugene and Roberta C. Sinclair. Pete was a graduate of Madison Heights High School in Anderson, Indiana and attended West Shore Community College. Peter honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy in...
Roy D. "R.D." Moore
Dec 8, 2017
Roy David Moore, age 65, of Battle Creek, went Home to be with His Lord on December 8, 2017. He was born in Battle Creek on June 25, 1952, the son of Roy and Myrtle (Parks) Moore. Roy owned his own business for years, "Moore's Fine Painting", and was known by his excellent painting skills. Roy was also known as...
Arnim L. Fox
Dec 6, 2017
Arnim L. Fox, Jr. passed away on December 6, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek. Arnie was born in Dayton, TN on April 25, 1932 the son of Arnim L. (Curly) Fox, Sr. and Geneva (Mc Ghee) Fox. He came to Michigan at age 10 and was raised in the Athens/East Leroy area by his mother and step-father, Carl Gross. He...
Leonard G. Garrison
Dec 3, 2017
Leonard G. Garrison, 87, of Union City, died December 3, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Leonard was born November 28, 1930 in Athens Twp. to John and Gladys (Martin) Garrison. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Post Cereals. Leonard loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening. Leonard is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly...
Robert L. "Bob" Hutson
Dec 3, 2017
Robert L. "Bob" Hutson, age 70, of Battle Creek, died Sunday morning, December 3, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids on August 22, 1947, the son of Russ and Minnie (VanderWeide) Hutson. Bob graduated from Ottawa Hills High School of Grand Rapids in 1965. He joined the United States Navy that same year and served out of Norfolk, VA...
Mary "Margaret" (Chambers) Scott
Dec 3, 2017
Mary Margaret Scott, 93, of Battle Creek died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. Margaret was born November 5, 1924 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to George William and Eunice (Selby) Chambers. She grew up in Lansing, Michigan and was a 1942 graduate of Lansing Central High School. Margaret...
Suzanne S. Sumner
Dec 2, 2017
Suzanne Sullivan Sumner, age 86, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born in Battle Creek to Ralph and Maxine Sullivan. Suzanne was a graduate of Denison University and Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. After a short stint working in San Francisco, she returned to Battle Creek and in 1958, she married the...
Georgia (Ristoff) "Sassy Pants" Norton
Dec 2, 2017
Georgia "Sassy Pants" Norton of Battle Creek, MI Georgia, age 88, died Saturday evening, December 2, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI following a two week illness. Georgia, the daughter of Lasor and Christina (Taliva) Ristoff, was born in Battle Creek on January 13, 1929 and was a lifetime resident. She retired in the 1990's as the bartender for...
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