Obituaries

Constance Mildred (Carroll) "Connie" Parsons

Constance Mildred (Carroll) "Connie" Parsons

Oct 17, 2017

Constance Mildred (Carroll) "Connie" Parsons of Battle Creek, MI Connie, age 96, died peacefully Tuesday morning, October 17, 2017 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI. Connie was born on September 10, 1921 in Battle Creek to Richard and Florence (White) Carroll. She married Forrest H. "Junior" Parsons on March 25, 1939 and he sadly preceded her in death on...

Russell E. Hakes

Russell E. Hakes

Oct 14, 2017

Russell went home to fish on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He is preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Shirley (Moody) Hakes; his four children; David and his sons Aaron and Scott; Cheryl (Robert) and her children Samantha and Michael; Dawn (Brian) and her children Kelly, Jessica and Kevin; Cathy (David)...

Eileen Sheler

Eileen Sheler

Oct 13, 2017

Eileen Joy (Burgett) Sheler, 73 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Friday, October 13th, 2017. She is now resting with her parents, Victory and Dorothy Burgett. She was an alumna of Battle Creek Central and worked for RGIS Inventory for 20 years. Eileen is survived by her brother, Lee Burgett; sister, Eilane & Enlow Hargis; brother, Lynn and Sue...

Logan James & Kade Riley Ibaigin

Logan James & Kade Riley Ibaigin

Oct 12, 2017

Logan James & Kade Riley Ibaigin, beautiful infant sons of Carlos Ibaigin and Ashton Morgan tragically passed away on Thursday, October 12th 2017 at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. They were born at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital on October 9th and fought with everything their little bodies could to survive. Logan & Kade are survived by their mommy...

David Ramsdell

David Ramsdell

Oct 12, 2017

David Ramsdell, 80 of Scotts, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born March 7, 1937 in Kalamazoo to his parents Howard E. and Mildred P. (Wyble) Ramsdell. David retired from Graphic Packaging (fka Fort James Corp) in Kalamazoo after 44 years of loyal service. After his retirement, he worked for Pease...

Ronald Jack Crandell

Ronald Jack Crandell

Oct 12, 2017

Ronald Jack Crandell, 66, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 12, 1951 in Lakeview, MI, the son of Walter J. and Eleanor J. (Utter) Crandell. Ron enjoyed singing, listening to music, especially country music, going for walks and watching TV. He loved traveling and had been on at least four cruises, Caribbean...

Luis J. "Bud" Volpe

Luis J. "Bud" Volpe

Oct 11, 2017

Luis J. "Bud" VolpeBattle Creek, MILuis J. "Bud" Volpe, age 93, of Battle Creek MI passed away on October 11, 2017. He was born on May 2, 1924 in Benzie County, MI the son of James and Elizabeth (Fewins) Volpe. Luis, commonly known as "Bud", was the second oldest of twelve children. He was a Corporal in the United States...

Vivian P. Pierce

Vivian P. Pierce

Oct 10, 2017

Vivian P. "Vicky" Pierce, 97, of Kalamazoo, died October 10, 2017. Vicky was born November 21, 1919 in Manhattan, KS to Charles and Elaine (Curtis) Gable. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1937 and married Forest C. "Fuzz" Pierce in 1940. Vicky worked as a secretary for the Federal Government until she retired in 1980. Vicky enjoyed traveling,...

Christina Lynne "Chris" (Quada) "O'Connell

Christina Lynne "Chris" (Quada) "O'Connell

Oct 10, 2017

Christina Lynne (Quada) "Chris" O'Connell of St. Johns, MI, and formerly of Battle Creek and Marshall, MI, died Tuesday afternoon, October 10, 2017 at her residence and with her loving family at her side. She was born in Marshall, MI on January 18, 1949, the daughter of John H. and Marjorie J. (Cooley) Quada. Chris graduated from Battle Creek Central...

Cathy Sue Pahl

Cathy Sue Pahl

Oct 5, 2017

Cathy Sue Pahl, age 60, of Battle Creek sadly passed away on Thursday evening, October 5, 2017. She was born in Battle Creek on June 16, 1957, and was the daughter of Duane and Orma (Dolphin) Kissinger. Cathy received a business degree from Davenport University and faithfully served at Denso Manufacturing for more than 17 years. She enjoyed sewing, gambling,...

Robert "Bob" Mcculfor

Robert "Bob" Mcculfor

Oct 5, 2017

Robert L. McCulfor, 93, of Richland, died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born May 3, 1924 in Kalamazoo to Roy and Irene (Laing) McCulfor. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Bob graduated from the University of Michigan and worked as an engineer for...

Irene Helen (Prior) Wing

Irene Helen (Prior) Wing

Oct 5, 2017

Irene Helen (Prior) Wing of Battle Creek, MI Irene, age 98, died Thursday evening, October 5, 2017 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Battle Creek following a brief illness. Irene, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Coyer) Prior, was born in Battle Creek on March 11, 1919, the youngest of five children; was a 1937 graduate of St. Philip High School...

Timothy "Pops" Wilson

Timothy "Pops" Wilson

Oct 3, 2017

Timothy James "Pops" Wilson, age 64, of Battle Creek died Monday evening, October 2, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 4, 1953, the son of James H. "Jim" and Janet E. (Bradford) Wilson Jr. and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from the Battle...

Virginia R. Lemmien

Virginia R. Lemmien

Oct 1, 2017

Virginia R. Lemmien of Augusta, Michigan passed away October 1, 2017 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek at the age of 96. She was born June 28,1921 the daughter of Vernon and Nettie (Livingston) Judevine in Palo, Ml. Virginia was a graduate of Palo High School, and attended Ferris State College.On October 6,1940, she married Walter Lemmien....

Lee Jeffrey Mckay

Lee Jeffrey Mckay

Oct 1, 2017

Lee Jeffrey McKay, 62, of Middleburg, Florida went to be with our Lord on October 1, 2017. He passed from traumatic brain injuries resulting from an accident in Florida. Lee was born in Battle Creek on February 7, 1955. He attended the Pennfield School System graduating in 1973. He attended Central Michigan University, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor's in...

Helen Jo Emerson

Helen Jo Emerson

Sep 30, 2017

Helen Jo Buckley Emerson passed away at the age of 82 in her home, on September 30, 2017, surrounded by her family. Helen Jo was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 31, 1935, the daughter of the late Clara Heiney Buckley and James Flanders Buckley. Jo was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her husband of sixty...

Scott T. Mumy

Scott T. Mumy

Sep 29, 2017

Scott T. Mumy, age 62, of Augusta, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 29, 2017. He was born at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on December 9, 1954 to Roscoe and Patricia (Atkins) Mumy. Scott graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1973. He married Connie (Jansen) Mumy on September 10, 1977. Scott completed the Carpenters Union apprenticeship course and...

Maxine E. Sowers

Maxine E. Sowers

Sep 28, 2017

Maxine Etta (McConnohie)(Hover) SowersDecember 29, 1919- September 28, 2017She allowed her daughters the peace of mind to complete their journey in October to see her baby brother in Mexico. Now it is time to allow our Mom to complete her journey. Maxine, 97, died peacefully at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility where she had resided since November, 2015. She was...

Kathleen Anne "Kathy" (Krueger) Boucher

Kathleen Anne "Kathy" (Krueger) Boucher

Sep 27, 2017

Kathleen Anne "Kathy" (Krueger) Boucher, 59, of Battle Creek passed away at University of Michigan Hospital on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 surrounded by her children and sister. Kathy was born September 11, 1958 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Robert Herman and Margaret Mary (Horan) Krueger. In 1963, she moved with her family from Chicago to Battle Creek, where she was...

Jerry Jean (Tom) Fuller

Jerry Jean (Tom) Fuller

Sep 25, 2017

Jerry Jean (Tom) Fuller, 83, of Battle Creek, was at home being cared for by her family and Hospice Care of SW Michigan, when she was called to her eternal home by her Lord & Savior.Jerry was born March 25, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lucius Virgil and Jeanette (Ewing) Tom. She grew up in Auburn Heights and was...