Obituaries
Walter F. "Wally" Ludwa
Dec 30, 2016
Walter F. "Wally" Ludwa, 96, of Battle Creek died at the Legacy at The Oaks with his family at his side on Friday, December 30, 2016.Wally was born June 20, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Nellie (Kontrek) Ludwa. He grew up in Detroit, attended St. Augustine School until 7th grade; in 1932 moved to Battle Creek and was...
Michael J. Babick
Dec 28, 2016
Michael J. "James" Babick, 65, of Battle Creek, died December 28, 2016. Mike was born November 2, 1951 in Battle Creek, to Lewis and Bernedia (Snyder) Babick. He graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School in 1969 and received his nursing degree in 1992. He worked as a registered nurse at the Calhoun County Jail and Allegence Hospital in Jackson,...
Marilynn J. Chipman
Dec 27, 2016
Chipman, Marilynn J.Jan. 6, 1920 – Dec. 27, 2016At age ninety-six, Marilynn went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. She is with her beloved husband, Royce and daughter, Sandra Abbott. Marilynn passed away peacefully with family and loved ones around her. Marilynn had three daughters, Tonya, Sandra (deceased), and Char-Lee. She is survived by Tonya Preston, Char-Lee...
Duane P. Gillespie
Dec 24, 2016
Duane P. Gillespie, age 84, of Battle Creek died peacefully and went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday morning, December 24, 2016. He was born in Galesburg, Michigan on June 22, 1932, the son of Paul O. and Lucille (Shafer) Gillespie. Duane faithfully served his country as member of the United States Army from 1949 to 1953....
Sa Tin (Lal Te) Lay
Dec 24, 2016
Sa Tin Lay (Lal Te), age 38, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016. He was born in Falam, Chin State, Burma on January 18, 1978. Sa Lay immigrated to United States from Burma in 2000. He married Ally Lay (Hlawn Nei Par) on February 9, 2008; she survives. Sa Lay is also survived by 2 children,...
David P. Skarp
Dec 23, 2016
David P. Skarp, 74, of Battle Creek, unexpectedly left his earthly family on December 23, 2016 to live with his Heavenly Father. He and his entire immediate and extended family had just arrived in Sarasota, FL for the Holidays. His family had enjoyed a two-and-a-half day car caravan ride together, during which Dave enjoyed the exchanging of grandchildren riding with...
Roysten E. "Rusty" Stewart
Dec 22, 2016
Roysten "Rusty" Stewart, 88, of Battle Creek died at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence in Battle Creek on Thursday, December 22, 2016.Rusty was born August 14, 1928 in Clinton, Missouri to Elmer Bartow and Goldie Ellen (Edicott) Stewart. He grew up in the Clinton, Michigan area, graduated from high school and attended Community College later in life. Rusty retired after...
Graham Lee Miner
Dec 22, 2016
Graham Lee Miner of Battle Creek, MI Graham, age 88, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Bronson @ Home Hospice Residence of Battle Creek following a lengthy illness and with his loving family by his side. Graham, the son of Thomas L. and Mary Alice (Walters) Miner, was born in Battle Creek on August 8, 1928; was a lifetime area...
Elaine Marilyn (Thiem) Wooderson
Dec 21, 2016
Elaine Marilyn Wooderson, age 85 of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away at home on December 21, 2016. Born on May 26, 1931 in Flint, Elaine was the daughter of Edmund A. Thiem and Gladys Eda (Kohllmorgen) Thiem of Lansing. She was married in Lansing on March 28, 1952 and was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Alva...
Frances "Lucille" Hibbard
Dec 21, 2016
Frances "Lucille" Hibbard, 87, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Frances was born July 7, 1929 at home in Overton County, Tennessee to Joe and Nancy Brown. She married Leo E. Hibbard on August 26, 1950. He sadly preceded her in death in 2005. Frances loved being with her family, playing cards, spending time with her cats and...
Agnew D. Keener
Dec 21, 2016
Agnew (Chubby) Keener 68 of Battle Creek MI., passed away Wednesday Dec 21st 2016 he was a loving Husband & Father papa & great papa. He was preceeded in death by his father James Keener and a sister, Vicky Harden. He is survived by his wife Sandra Keener, sister Doris (Mike) Rose from Michigan, a sister Judy Goud from Hixson,...
Jerry Lynn Vandeburg
Dec 21, 2016
Jerry Lynn Vandeburg 79 of Battle Creek Michigan passed away Wednesday December 21, 2016 at his home. He was born October 2, 1937 to Hubert and Thelma (Sheldon) Vandeburg. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1955. He worked for Michigan Carton Company, and then became a professional painter. He had three children; Jerry Vandeburg Jr. Julie Vandeburg, and Rebecca...
Georgina R. Woolner
Dec 21, 2016
Georgina (nee Ross) Woolner, age 91, of Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, passed away on December 21, 2016 in the Bronson At Home Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, Battle Creek.Georgina was born at Tom's Forest Cottage, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on August 16, 1925, the daughter of Robert W. and Georgina S. Ross. She was preceded in death by...
Lois M. Sutton
Dec 20, 2016
Lois M. Sutton, 89, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. Lois was born April 13, 1927 in Battle Creek to Arthur and Elsie (Dunn) Hess. She graduated from Lakeview High School and worked at the Kellogg Company for many years before leaving to raise her children....
Steven S. Taylor
Dec 20, 2016
Steven Scott Taylor, age 40, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Saginaw, MI on January 21, 1976. Steven graduated from the Doris Klaussen Developmental Center in 2002. He has been active with CIR (Community Inclusive Recreation) and the ARC of Calhoun County. Steven loved to bowl, dance, swim,...
Chad Christian Wells
Dec 19, 2016
Chad Christian Wells, 43, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away with peace and grace on December 19th, 2016 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born on March 8, 1973 in Battle Creek, Michigan to parents George and Jean Wells. A decorated high school student-athlete at Battle Creek Central, Chad excelled in both baseball and football. As a...
Emily Elizabeth Galloup
Dec 18, 2016
Emily Elizabeth Galloup, 31, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly and was pronounced on Sunday, December 18, 2016.Emily was born September 19, 1985 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Stephen and Janelle (Bryant) Galloup. She grew up in Battle Creek, attended Lakeview High School, Wright Beauty Academy, KCC in the nursing program and KVCC studying human medicine and psychology. Emily had been employed...
Frederick Lee "Jaimie" Wright
Dec 16, 2016
Frederick Lee "Jaimie" Wright of Augusta, MI Jaimie, age 73, died Friday morning, December 16, 2016 at his residence and following a lengthy illness. Jaimie, the son of Vernon F. and Virginia J. (De Korte) Wright, was born in Otsego, MI on March 6, 1943. He served his country honorably and nobly during the Vietnam War as a Private (E-2)...
Clyde Leroy Whipple
Dec 16, 2016
Clyde Leroy Whipple Jr., age 74, of Augusta died Friday morning, December 16, 2016 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on March 11, 1942, the son of Clyde F. and Edna (Morris) Whipple. Clyde worked on the family farm in Augusta for many years. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, farming, and taking care of...
Shirley Diann Clouse
Dec 14, 2016
Shirley Diann Clouse, passed away at home peacefully Wednesday, December 14th. Shirley was preceded in death by her father Arnold Stacy Clouse and a sister, Joanne Smith both of Tennessee. She is survived by her mother Betty Jo Baird of Battle Creek; husband, Norman Lytle and children SuAnn L. (John P.) Dayhuff, Tommy L. Latshaw, M. David Latshaw, Sara D....
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