Obituaries
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...
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...
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