Obituaries
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....
Betty Lee (Niccum) Howard
Dec 11, 2016
Betty Lee (Niccum) Howard, 95 formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died at the Palms of Sebring, Sebring, Florida on Sunday, December 11, 2016.Betty was born January 5, 1921, in Moore Park, Michigan, to Glenn and Edna (Vinck) Niccum. She grew up near Moore Park, MI and was a 1938 graduate of Three Rivers High School. Betty was employed as a...
Linda Marie (Bilbia) Winstone
Dec 9, 2016
Linda Marie (Bilbia) Winstone, 67, of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord while at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 9:20 a.m. Linda was born September 6, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Peter and Lucille (Armour) Bilbia. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School. Linda...
Leona K. Teutsch
Dec 9, 2016
Leona Katherine Teutsch, age 102, of Richland, passed away peacefully December 9, 2016 at Borgess Gardens in Kalamazoo. Born June 7, 1914, one of 12 children of Center Line farmer and civic leader Edward J. Schoenherr and Cecilia A. Baumgartner Schoenherr, Leona attended St. Clement's Church and Schools in Center Line. She married August P. Teutsch in 1943 and in...
Kathy L. Rothwell
Dec 7, 2016
Kathy L. Rothwell, age 57, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born in Battle Creek on August 11, 1959, the daughter of Clarence R. and Sharon M. (Arnett) Osborne. Kathy married the "Love of Her Life", Elwin E. "Elvis" Rothwell in Battle Creek on August 16, 1975; he sadly preceded her in death on...
Daniel Norman "Dan" Gibbs
Dec 6, 2016
Daniel Norman Gibbs of Richland, MI Dan, age 66, died Tuesday morning, December 6, 2016 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI following a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 12648 East D Avenue, Augusta, MI 49012, with Father John D. Fleckenstein , Celebrant...
Charlene Elaine Brinker
Dec 5, 2016
Charlene Elaine (Thomas) Brinker, 91, of Battle Creek, died December 5, 2016 at the Caretel Inns of St. Joseph, MI. Charlene was born November 15, 1925 in Hastings, MI to Sylvester and Margaret (Flynn) Thomas. She married Edward Brinker on November 15, 1947 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. She was a former member of St. Philip and St....
Arthur Earl Clayman
Nov 30, 2016
Arthur Earl Clayman, 78, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Arthur was born September 14, 1938 in Eckford, Michigan to Lester and Martha (Reagle) Clayman. He attended high school in Florida, returned to Michigan and went to work. He retired as a printer from St. Regis Paper Company, where he was employed for...
Louis G. Sari
Nov 29, 2016
Louis G. Sari, age 92, of Bellevue, NE, and formerly of Battle Creek died Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born in Bellevue, MI on March 16, 1924, the loving son of Louis and Julia (Folenta) Sari and attended St. Philip Catholic High School. Louis served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1943 – 1946,...
Charles T. "Charlie" Stocker
Nov 28, 2016
Charles T. Stocker, affectionately known as Charlie, passed away on November 28, at the age of 81, following a recurrence of bladder cancer. While we are saddened by his passing, we are comforted to know that he is now at peace and reunited with his beloved wife, Martha, who died in June. Charlie was a bright, kindhearted soul. He was...
Ruth E. O'Dell
Nov 26, 2016
Ruth Elizabeth O'Dell passed away peacefully on the morning of November 26, 2016, at the age of 93.Ruth was born June 17,1923, in Bellevue, Ml, to Faith and Howard Moon, and grew up in Marshall, Ml as the oldest of nine children. She was preceded in death by siblings Richard, Charles, Lucille, Cecil and June; she is survived by Kent...
Collin James Rose
Nov 23, 2016
Officer Collin James Rose, age 29, passed away on November 23, 2016. Collin leaves behind his lovely fiancé, Nicole Salgot, parents; Randy and Karen Rose, brother, Curtis, Grandma, Margaret Rysz, Grandpa, Clifford Rose, Aunts and Uncles; Debbie (Fred) Winkler, Diana (Robert) Shafer and David (Cheryl) Rose, in laws; Cheryl (Steve) Salgot, brothers in law; Mark (Karen Light) Poulter and Matt...
Braxton Avery James Vanscoder
Nov 22, 2016
Infant Braxton Avery James VanScoder, of Battle Creek, was stillborn on Thursday, November 22, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek.He was the adored son of Sheena Marie Metzger and Timothy James VanScoder. In addition to his parents Braxton is also survived by two sisters, Alyssa and Alicia VanScoder; a brother, Blake VanScoder; maternal grandparents, Greg and Tammy Metzger; paternal grandmother, Gwyn...
Eric Lee Anderson
Nov 21, 2016
Eric Lee Anderson was called Home to eternal peace on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the age of 27. Eric was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 2, 1989 to Mark and Patty (Dembczynski) Anderson. Eric graduated from Gull Lake High School in 2008. He attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and George Washington Community College in Chicago. He lived in...
Fredrick Lee "Fred" Murray
Nov 18, 2016
Fredrick Lee Murray of Kalamazoo, MI Fred, age 72, died Friday, November 18, 2016. Fred was born on November 24, 1943 in Battle Creek, MI, to Mike and Mary (Day) Murray. He worked for thirty two years at General Motors in Kalamazoo. He was known to many as a kind and gentle man. He loved to watch his children and...
Carol Ann (Wrench) Healy
Nov 15, 2016
Carol Ann (Wrench) Healy of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Richland, MI A loving Wife and Mother, Carol, age 82, died Tuesday afternoon, November 15, 2106 at Borgess Gardens, Kalamazoo after a courageous 4-month battle with cancer. Carol, the daughter of Alfred and Isabelle (Sauve) Wrench, was born in Kalamazoo on October 21, 1934 and was a lifetime area resident....
Suzanne Divitto
Nov 15, 2016
Suzanne (Triana) DiVitto, 97, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. She suffered complications brought on by Polycythemia Vera, a rare blood disorder. She was born November 17, 1918 in Battle Creek, MI. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents Lazor and Krista Risteff and her son, Robin Joseph DeRushia. Suzanne...
Eric J. Cornell
Nov 14, 2016
Eric Joseph Cornell, 56, died Monday, November 14th, 2016 in his hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan. Eric was born in Battle Creek in 1960 to the late Joe and Ann Cornell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Cornell. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1979, where he was a standout wrestler winning a...
Connie Lynn Schoonard
Nov 12, 2016
Connie Lynn Schoonard, 58, of Delton, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2016 in Kalamazoo County.She was born Connie Thiessen in Battle Creek, Michigan on April 5, 1958 to Chester and Donna Thiessen of East Leroy.Connie and her husband of 34 years, Timothy L. Schoonard, also of Delton were parents of seven children.Connie worked together with her husband Timothy in...
Harry "Skip" Bowker
Nov 10, 2016
Harry R. "Skip" Bowker, 82, of Richland, died November 10, 2016. Skip was born December 31, 1933 in Charleston Township to Loyal and Cora (Machin) Bowker. He graduated from Richland High School. Skip went to work immediately in the electrical business. He became a master electrician and contractor, eventually owner and operator of Bowker & Sons Electric. Skip had many...
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