Obituaries
Kathleen M. Kuchenbuch
Jan 21, 2017
Kay Kuchenbuch, 91Kathleen M. Kuchenbuch, of Gull Lake died peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Laurels of Galesburg. Kay was born February 18, 1925 in DeWitt Iowa, daughter of John and Catherine Mc Climon. Kay was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents and 5 brothers. She is survived by her sister, Eileen Poth (Steve) of...
Marlene A. Rice
Jan 20, 2017
Marlene A. Rice, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday afternoon, January 20, 2017. She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 31, 1937, the daughter of Marshall E. and Ida S. (Kulsuth) Jaeger. Marlene married the "Love of Her Life", Richard W. Rice, at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Battle Creek on...
Kinsley Ann Markle
Jan 18, 2017
Kinsley Ann Markle of Richland, MI and Battle Creek, MI Our sweet Kinsley went to Heaven early Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017 in Battle Creek, MI. Kinsley was born a miracle and with her bright eyes, smile and contagious laugh she would light up a room. Kinsley touched many lives in her short time here. Kinsley, the daughter of Brandi...
Carolyn R. Spedden
Jan 17, 2017
Carolyn Ruth Spedden, 73, of Battle Creek, MI made an unexpected departure to Heaven January 17, 2017. Carolyn was a devoted Wife, Mother, Ma, Mom-Mom, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother and father William and Lillian VanWuffen. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 53 years, David Wilson Spedden; her son Michael...
Paul R. Robbins
Jan 17, 2017
Paul R. Robbins of Augusta, MI, age 73, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home. Paul the son of Dallas H. and Emma J. (Handy) Robbins, was born in Crawford, TN. He retired from Hydreco. He loved the Barn Theatre and the Ragotzy family. He housed many "Barnies" for decades - including Tom Wopat.Paul was known for his storytelling...
Pauline M. (Morrison) Carl
Jan 17, 2017
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Pauline M. (Morrison) Carl, age 95, of Battle Creek announces the passing of our family matriarch who died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.She was born October 9, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan to Norman A. and Mary C. (Weiland) Morrison. Pauline grew up in St. Charles and...
Deanise Lyn Loyd
Jan 14, 2017
Deanise Lyn Loyd, age 39, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Battle Creek on July 22, 1977 at attended St. Philip Elementary School before transferring to Lakeview Schools where she graduated with the Class of 1996. Deanise attended Wright Beauty Academy and previously worked at Pablo's in McCamly Place, Applebee's, and...
Manuel Barroso
Jan 13, 2017
Manuel Barroso of Jackson, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI Manuel, age 70, died Friday evening, January 13, 2017 at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility with his loving daughter, Angela at his side. Manuel, the son of Domingo and Cevera (Rodigus) Barroso, was born in Springport, MI on March 18, 1946 and was a lifetime area resident. He...
Leona "Grace" Duck
Jan 11, 2017
Leona "Grace" (Leib) Duck, 88, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Battle Creek Manor. She was born January 20, 1928 in Sumner, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur A. and Ruth P. (Phillips) Leib. Grace was a 1946 graduate of Lawrence County Schools in Lawrenceville, IL and Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, Illinois, where she received her...
Lee Ann Luzius
Jan 10, 2017
Lee Ann Luzius, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Bronson at Home Hospice Residence, where she had been a patient since December 31st. She was 88 years old. Born September 10, 1928 in Battle Creek, Lee Ann graduated from Battle Creek Central, where she'd been active in Daughters of the American Revolution,...
Dorothy Jane (Yurko) Vogel
Jan 7, 2017
Dorothy Jane (Yurko) Vogel, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Dorothy was the only child born to Frederick J. and Margaret Catherine (Wagner) Yurko on June 18, 1924 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was a 1942 graduate of Chillicothe High School and dedicated her life to raising her large...
Laura Ann (Gellinger) Gordon
Jan 4, 2017
Laura Ann (Gellinger) Gordon of Galesburg, MI Laura, age 54, passed away after being diagnosed with FrontoTemporal Degeneration (FTD) a few years ago. Laura was a loving mother, wonderful wife, kind friend and beautiful person. Laura was born December 15, 1962 in Joliet, IL to Kathleen (McGinnis) and Terrence Gellinger. Laura grew up in Palatine, IL and graduated from Fremd...
Alice M. Mcclow
Jan 4, 2017
Alice Mary McClow, 73, of Battle Creek, Mich., passed peacefully to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, after a four-week severe illness. She was born Feb. 27, 1943, in Leominster, Mass., the daughter of Norman Carlton Sparks and Helen Walker (Pratt) Sparks. Alice married Jerry Ray Berry in Leominster in...
Doris L. Gay
Jan 4, 2017
Doris L. Gay, age 93, of Richland, MI, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2017 at the Butterfly Oasis in Kalamazoo. She was born in Detroit, MI on December 8, 1923, the loving daughter of Heber and Eula (Merrifield) Badger and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. Doris worked for the Kalamazoo Public Schools, where she served as a...
Marjorie N. "Margie" (Hughes) Joba
Jan 3, 2017
Marjorie Nina (Hughes) Joba, 95, of Battle Creek made her transition with her family at her side on January 3rd, 2017. She was born on November 18, 1921, the daughter of Nina E. (Worth) and Ivan W. Hughes in East Leroy, Michigan. A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Marjorie graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1940 and attended...
Albert Cornelius "Al" Kleinhuizen
Jan 2, 2017
Albert C. Kleinhuizen of Battle Creek, MI Al, age 95, died Monday morning, January 2, 2017 at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence, Battle Creek with his loving family at his side. Al, the son of Charles J. and Elizabeth (Van Zanten) Kleinhuizen, was born in Roseland, IL on December 2, 1921 and moved to Michigan in 1931. He was a...
Karen Marie (Galloup) Oliver
Jan 2, 2017
Karen Marie (Galloup) Oliver, 63, of Durham, North Carolina and formerly of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, January 2, 2017, after a brief illness.She was born May 12, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to John Olin and Marilyn Theresa (Eckrich) Galloup. She went through St. Philip Elementary School, was a 1971...
Lillian Ethel (Burns) Bottom
Jan 1, 2017
Lillian Ethel Burns Bottom, 86, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, January 1, 2017.She was born May 21, 1930 in Springfield, Kentucky the daughter of Luther and Florene (Lanham) Burns. Lillian was a well-known and respected member of her community. She was an Avon representative for over 40 years. Lillian was...
Richard W. Maher
Dec 31, 2016
Richard Wendell Maher, 90, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Saturday December 31, 2016. He was born in Battle Creek on April 20, 1926, the son of James and Amelia (Lorig) Maher. The families were lifelong residents of Battle Creek and Richard was a 1943 graduate of St Philip Catholic Central High School. Richard began his college education at...
Daryl Ray Manning
Dec 30, 2016
On December 30, 2016 Daryl Manning , age 59, decided that he was ready to go home with God and the love of his life, Betty. Although He left three very heartbroken children and four grandchildren that loved their Papa more than words can say, he is now in the arms of his true love, Betty. To be honest, there...
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