Obituaries
Peggy Lee Thompson
Jun 10, 2016
Peggy Lee Thompson of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away suddenly at home June 10th, 2016. She was born June 10, 1939 to Cecil and Anne (McFarland) Long. Cecil would eventually move his blossoming family to Michigan for work. They would reside in Vicksburg, where Peggy attended high school until her graduation. From there the family would move to Plainwell. Peggy...
Vance Richard Clute
Jun 8, 2016
Vance Richard Clute, 70, of Battle Creek died at Borgess Medical Center on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.Graveside funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Robert G. Muirhead at Memorial Park Cemetery 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Arrangements are by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Debra Anne (Maino) "Debbie" Bradley
Jun 7, 2016
Debra Anne (Maino) "Debbie" Bradley of Augusta, MI Debbie, age 53, died tragically Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016 from injuries sustained during a bicycle run with "The Chain Gang" on N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI. Debbie, the daughter of Thomas W. and Judy K. (Moore) Maino, was born on October 25, 1962 in Jackson, MI; was a 1980 graduate of...
Suzanne Jean Sippel
Jun 7, 2016
Suzanne Jean Sippel of Augusta, MI Suzanne, age 56, died tragically Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016 in a cycling accident near Kalamazoo, MI. Since 1981 Suzanne was married to Stephen Hamilton, who survives. She is also survived by her son, Lucas Hamilton of Augusta; her parents, Robert and Jean Sippel of Dearborn Heights, and a brother, Norman (Muriel) Sippel of...
Virginia L. "Ginnie" Davis
Jun 6, 2016
Mrs. Virginia L. Davis, age 87, of Dowling, passed away on June 6, 2016. She was born in Battle Creek on April 3, 1929, to Milford E. and Lola (Garriott) Pratt. On September 17, 1949, she married Robert L. Davis at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (where they both were members). Together, "Bob and Ginnie" treasured over...
Marie Jean Burt
Jun 5, 2016
Marie J. (Nottke) Burt, 87, of Coldwater and formerly of Battle Creek died at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Coldwater on Sunday, June 5, 2016.Marie was born May 24, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to Carl and Florence (Seibert) Nottke. As a child she moved to Battle Creek with her family and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Marie was employed...
Eric Raymond Talbot
Jun 5, 2016
Eric Raymond Talbot of Battle Creek, MI Eric, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods. He was born on November 28, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan to father Welbourne Talbot of England and Iva Thorne Talbot of Michigan. Eric is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma. Eric is also preceded...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Ruckstaetter
Jun 5, 2016
Thomas Edward "Tom" Ruckstaetter of Richland, MI and Log Cabin, TX Tom, age 73, died peacefully at his residence and with his loving family by his side on Sunday morning, June 5, 2016. Tom, the son of George A. and Ruth (Sturtz) Ruckstaetter, was born in Oak Park, IL on March 12, 1943; moved to Michigan in the early 50's...
Archie Caraway
Jun 5, 2016
Archie Caraway, age 85, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, June 5, 2016 at the Oaks of Northpointe Woods. He was born in Dayton, Tennessee on August 23, 1930, the son of Amos and Lula (Dotson) Caraway. He retired from Wilbert Vault Company in 2001 after more than 30 years of service.
Archie...
Joann L. (Mcmullen) "Jo" Spencer
Jun 4, 2016
Joann L. (McMullen) "Jo" Spencer of Battle Creek, MI Jo, age 84, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 4, 2016 at Bronson @ Home Hospice Residence, Battle Creek. She was born on October 14, 1931, Bay City, MI to Walter J. and Kathleen (McGrath) McMullen. Her childhood years were spent in Bay City where she...
Lyndell Martin "Lyn" Myers
Jun 1, 2016
Lyndell Martin "Lyn" Myers, Jr., 59 of Athens, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek died at home with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, after a long illness.He was born August 1, 1956 in Battle Creek to Lyndell Martin and Mary T.M. (Pickett) Myers. Lyn grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High...
Linda Lee Myers
May 31, 2016
Linda Lee (Moore) Myers, age 74, of Battle Creek, MI, died Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016 at University Hospital of Cleveland, OH, following a courageous battle with cancer.Linda, the daughter of Jess and Minnie (Stone) Moore, was born in Beckley, West Virginia on September 22, 1941; moved to the Battle Creek area in 1952 and was a 1959 graduate of...
Mary Wilmurth (Ahart) Barnes
May 31, 2016
Mary Wilmurth (Ahart) Barnes of Battle Creek, MI Mary, age 72, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born December 13, 1943 the daughter of Thomas T. and Hazel (Shaw) Ahart in Hammond, IN. She was a graduate of Hammond Technical High School. She worked as a waitress, and in retail in customer service at...
Robert William "Bob" Traut
May 31, 2016
Robert William "Bob" Traut of Novi, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI Bob, age 86, died Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side. Bob, the son of Neil and Ruby (Hender) Traut, was born in Battle Creek on August 30, 1929 and was a 1947 graduate of Battle Creek Central High...
Michael Paul Cody
May 28, 2016
Michael Paul Cody11/10/92-5/28/16Michael Paul Cody, age 23, of Augusta, left this earthly home on Saturday, May 28, 2016 to fly with the angels in his heavenly home. He is gone way too soon and will be forever missed. Michael leaves behind his parents, Kellie and Jan Cody; brother, Brian (Miranda); sister, Laura (Phil); niece, Riley; nephews, Bentley and Hudson, and...
John Olin Galloup
May 28, 2016
John O. Galloup, 90, of Naples, Florida, died Saturday, May 28, 2016. His children take great comfort in knowing he is finally reunited with his sweetheart of all time, and wife of 57 years, Marilyn, who preceded him in death September 26, 2005. John was born November 24, 1925 in Battle Creek to John Andrew and Vivian M. (Hammer) Galloup....
Robert S. Landers
May 26, 2016
Robert S. "Bob" Landers, 76, died Thursday, May 26, 2016. Bob was born January 22, 1940 in Twinton, TN to John and Eunice (Ramsey) Landers. One of 10 children, he left school after the 8th grade to help support his family. In his teens he followed older family members to Michigan to find employment. After several moves between Michigan and...
Daniel Wesley Nelson
May 25, 2016
Daniel Wesley Nelson, 59, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.Dan was born March 25, 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan to L.G. and Betty L. (Wertz) Nelson. He grew up in Battle Creek through 5th grade and moved with his family to Marion, Indiana and then to Pekin, IL. Dan was a 1975 graduate of...
Joseph O. Bach
May 24, 2016
Joseph O. Bach, Jr., 92, of Burlington, formerly of Eustis, FL., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Bronson At Home Hospice Residence. He was born May 4, 1924, the son of Mary (Brown) and Joseph Bach, Sr. Joseph was married to Jeanie Waite on September 24, 1946. They were married 65 years. Joseph graduated from Eastern High...
Michael A. Tobias
May 23, 2016
Michael A. Tobias, 70, of Battle Creek, died May 23, 2016 with his family by his side. Michael was born July 8, 1945 in Battle Creek to Arthur and Helen (Babic) Tobias. He worked for the VA, Union Pump and at the Urbandale Bar.Michael loved golfing, hunting, fishing, playing cards, working on cars and playing pool. But most of all,...
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