Obituaries
Larry G. Lamphier
Jul 30, 2017
Larry Glenn Lamphier, age 76, of Battle Creek, died peacefully at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Sunday, July 30, 2017. He was born April 11, 1941 in Battle Creek to Glenn R. and Beatrice A. (Lybarger) Lamphier. Larry was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, graduating from Springfield High School in 1959. He was employed by...
David B. Rouse
Jul 28, 2017
David Blodgett Rouse, 81, died July 28, 2017 at Fairview Adult Foster Care & Assisted Living in Grand Ledge, Michigan. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to Harry Goodman Rouse and Ruth (Blodgett) Rouse on May 9, 1936. He was preceded in death in 2010 by the love of his life for more than 30 years, Carolyn (Dove) Gillespie.David achieved...
Robert Lewis Gray
Jul 27, 2017
Robert Lewis Gray, Sr. 87, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on Thursday, July 27, 2017.Robert was born May 29, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Kenneth W. & Mildred (Prolo) Gray. Bob served his country honorably from 1949 until 1952 in the U.S Air Force with the Selfridge Air Force Base Air...
Laurene Ann "Lori" Wilson
Jul 27, 2017
Laurene Ann "Lori" Wilson of Battle Creek, MI Lori, age 57, passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon, July 27, 2017 at home. Lori was born May 24, 1960 to Judy (Miller) and Lloyd Wilson, Sr. Lori graduated with the Marshall High School class of 1978, where she meet many of the friends she would have her entire life. She attended Kellogg...
William Jon "Bill" Figeley
Jul 27, 2017
William Jon "Bill" Figeley of Bellevue, MI Bill, age 51, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence following a 1½ year battle with cancer. Bill, the son of William Jacob and Sharon Ruth (Jones) Figeley, was born in South Haven, MI on August 7, 1965 and was a 1984 graduate of South Haven High School. He was employed as...
Terrence L. "Terry" Smith
Jul 26, 2017
Terrence Lee "Terry" Smith, 67, took his final journey on July 26, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Terry was born November 3, 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan the first of three sons to William and MaryLyn (Ham) Smith. Terry was a son, brother, dear friend and an uncle, all titles he took seriously and enjoyed greatly. Dedicated, caring, bright,...
Anita I. Howes
Jul 26, 2017
Anita I. Howes, age 96, formerly of Plainwell, passed away July 26, 2017 in Middleville, Michigan. She was born in Cairo, Illinois to John E. and Ora A. (Johnson) DeWees and spent her childhood in Anna, Illinois and Pontiac, Michigan, graduating from Pontiac High School in 1939. Anita married Jack A. Howes in October 1945, having corresponded with him during...
Shirley Brizendine
Jul 25, 2017
Mr. Shirley Brizendine, Jr., 88, of Hastings, MI died at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was born May 5, 1929 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Shirley and Henrietta June (Smith) Brizendine. Shirley honorably served his country in the U.S. Maritime Service and in the U.S. Navy Seabees. Shirley married Elnor Elaine Schmidt on April 28,...
Frederick Ervin "Fred" Latshaw
Jul 25, 2017
Frederick E. Latshaw, 73, of Battle Creek died in Grand Rapids at Meijer Heart Center / Spectrum Butterworth on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.Fred was born November 6, 1943 in Boise, Idaho to Richard Clyde and Della May (Green) Latshaw. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1962 graduate of Pennfield High School. He then honorably served his country...
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Straubel
Jul 24, 2017
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Straubel, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 24, 2017.He was born November 25, 1932 in Frankfort, Michigan the son of Willard and Anne (Backus) Straubel. He grew up in Frankfort and was a graduate of Frankfort High School. Jerry honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.Jerry was...
Arnold Lee "Arnie" Pope
Jul 23, 2017
Arnold L. Pope, 83, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Arnie was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Arnold E. and Trevamae (Robbins) Pope. He was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Arnie honorably served his country sixteen months in Korea as a...
Jazmine Marie Annis
Jul 23, 2017
Infant Jazmine Marie Annis the daughter of Michael and Sabina (Henderson) Annis in now in the arms of God. She was born with wings at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Friends will be received 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care where funeral services will be...
Thomas Paul "Tommy" "Tom Tom" Anders
Jul 22, 2017
Thomas Paul Anders of Battle Creek, MI Tommy, age 21, died unexpectedly and tragically due to a homicide on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Kalamazoo, Ml. Tommy was born on June 9,1996 in Kalamazoo and was a 2014 graduate of Gull Lake High School of Richland, MI. He had been employed at Landscape Forms of Comstock. Tom Tom was an...
Ruth E. (Baker) Berlien
Jul 21, 2017
Ruth E. (Baker) Berlien, age 80, of Battle Creek was released from her earthly life to join her deeply loved husband, David in their eternal home on Friday afternoon, July 21, 2017 at the Oaks at Northpointe Woods. She was born in Sunfield, MI on February 4, 1937, the daughter of Alva and Anna (Benjamin) Baker. She graduated from J.W....
Michael J. "Mikey" Mikolajczyk
Jul 19, 2017
Michael J. "Mikey" Mikolajczyk, II., age 19, of Battle Creek, tragically passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Mikey was born in Battle Creek on August 22, 1997, the loving son of Michael J. Mikolajczyk and Tonya Lee Asher.Mikey is survived by his parents, Michael & Rashele Mikolajczyk and Tonya Lee Asher, all of Battle Creek; seven brothers & sisters,...
Sally Ann (Trowbridge) Mccann
Jul 18, 2017
Sally Ann (Trowbridge) McCann, age 82, of Battle Creek, died peacefully surrounded by her family at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence on Tuesday evening, July 18, 2017. She was born June 30, 1935 in Battle Creek to Wm. Scott and Sonya (Andersen) Trowbridge. Sally grew up in Battle Creek, graduating from Lakeview High School in 1953. She attended the University...
Gail F. Petersen
Jul 17, 2017
Gail F. Petersen, age 72, of Galesburg passed away at her home on Monday morning, July 17, 2017. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 4, 1945, the loving daughter of Richard "Dick" and Freda (Modderman) Wilson. Gail truly loved all animals and served for many years as a Veterinary Assistant and bookkeeper with the Galesburg and Beadle Lake Large...
Frederick P. Martin
Jul 16, 2017
Frederick P. "Fred" Martin, 82, of Battle Creek, died July 16, 2017. Fred was born March 17, 1935 in Bellevue to Ralph and Ellen (Jaquay) Martin. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1954. Fred served his country honorably in the U.S. Army for 6 years. Fred married the former Shirley A. Banks on June 2, 1962. They...
Marguerite C. Eagles
Jul 11, 2017
Marguerite Caroline (Stocker) Eagles, 85, of Battle Creek, died peacefully at home with her family at her side, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was born December 13, 1931 in Evanston, Illinois to Oscar and Anna Lydia (Bischoff) Stocker. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1950 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Marguerite earned her Bachelor's...
John M. Wells
Jul 11, 2017
John M. Wells, 78John Melville Wells passed away peacefully on July 11, 2017, surrounded by family and friends at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, after battling long illnesses.John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Morse M. and C. Ruth (Osborn) Wells on July 21, 1938. He graduated from Austin Catholic High School, Lawrence Institute of Technology, and Detroit College of Law...
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