Obituaries
Mildred Martha (Lucas) Hayden, Formerly Of Ceresco, Mi
Oct 13, 2015
Mildred Martha (Lucas) Hayden of Jackson, MI and formerly of Ceresco, MI Mildred, age 97, died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, October 13, 2015 at the home of her granddaughter, Andrea, under her loving care. Mildred, the daughter of Raymond and Elsie (Buck) Lucas, was born in Marcellus, MI on October 27, 1917; was a 1935 graduate of...
Gary Alan Mapes
Oct 13, 2015
Gary Alan Mapes of Battle Creek, MI,age 35, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Gary, the son of Ernest Oliver and Myrna E. (Wallace) Coward, was born in Battle Creek, MI on February 29, 1980 and was a lifetime resident of Battle Creek. He had been a cook at various diners in the area; enjoyed drawing and writing; was...
Robert Eugene Pratt
Oct 13, 2015
Robert E. Pratt, 89, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was born in Battle Creek on October 6, 1926, the loving son of Milford E. and Lola E. (Garriott) Pratt. Robert graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1944 and furthered his education at Western Michigan...
Vera C. Smith
Oct 11, 2015
Vera C. Smith, age 90, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Sunday morning, October 11, 2015 at the Laurels of Bedford. She was born to Albert and Catherine McMillan in Erin, Tennessee on December 11, 1924. Vera was happily married to Paul A. Smith Sr. for 39 years until he passed in 1983. She...
David Lawrence Stripe
Oct 11, 2015
David L. Stripe, 89, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was born September 18, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to T. Clifford and Theresa (Galuska) Stripe.David grew up in Ontonagon, Michigan, the town he always loved. He received a certificate in Horticulture from the former Michigan State College, now MSU. He began his...
Beverly Ann (Long) Bennett
Oct 10, 2015
Beverly Ann (Long) Bennett of Battle Creek, MI Bev, age 87, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, October 10, 2015 at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Bev, the daughter of Farwell A. and E. Gladys (Tallman) Long, was born in Flint, MI on December 24, 1927; attended schools in the Flint area; her family moved to the Battle Creek area in February...
Jack C. Budrow
Oct 9, 2015
Jack C. Budrow, 94 of Battle Creek died peacefully at home on Friday, October 9, 2015. He was born July 30, 1921 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Don and Jessie (Wheaton) Budrow. Jack grew up in Battle Creek and has resided here most of his life. Jack graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1940, where he excelled in academics...
Kurt Matthews Huggett
Oct 2, 2015
Kurt Matthews Huggett, age 50, of Battle Creek sadly passed away on Friday afternoon, October 2, 2015. He was born at Community Hospital in Battle Creek on October 29, 1964. Kurt attended St. Philip Catholic School and Battle Creek Central. He owned and operated Kurt's Reliable Lawn Care for several years.Kurt married Julie Ann Lepird in Battle Creek on June...
Timothy Thawng Nei Thang
Oct 1, 2015
Timothy Thawng Nei Thang, age 42, of Springfield unexpectedly passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2015. He was born in Falam, Chin State, Burma on March 19, 1973, the loving son of Biak Hmung and Hrang Meng. Timothy worked for many years at Musashi Auto in Battle Creek.Timothy is survived by his wife, Sui Thluai; his children, Hannah Hnem...
Allison Jean (Barron) Chase
Sep 27, 2015
Allison Jean (Barron) Chase of Battle Creek, MI Allison, a longtime resident of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the age of 89. She was born on September 23, 1926 in Halifax, New Brunswick, CAN and was the daughter of David and Jean (McLean) Barron. Allison was preceded in death almost twenty years ago by...
Patricia Lynn (Price) "Patti" Scott
Sep 26, 2015
Patricia Lynn (Price) "Patti" Scott of Fine Lake (Battle Creek) MI Patti, age 53, passed away Saturday morning, September 26, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following a lengthy battle with breast cancer and surrounded by her loving family. Patti, the loving daughter of Paul J. and Mary L. (Mealey) Price, Jr., was born in Glendora, CA on August...
Janice "Jan" Vandongen
Sep 25, 2015
Janice "Jan" VanDongen, 62, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 25, 2015. Jan was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Bruce and Evelyn VanDongen on January 27, 1953. Jan attended Battle Creek Christian School, W.K. Kellogg Junior High, was a 1972 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community...
Bessie Mae (Taylor) Smith
Sep 23, 2015
Bessie Mae Smith, 82, of Battle Creek, died at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.She was born May 8, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Andrew R. and Lucile I. (Forester) Taylor. Her Baptism in the Upton Avenue Methodist Church, as an infant, was the beginning of her lifelong service to Christ thru that church and...
Norma Jane Reed
Sep 20, 2015
Norma J. Reed, 85, died on Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born on September 8th, 1930 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harold E. and Katherine (Kindig) Reed. Norma was a 1948 graduate of Lakeview High School. She retired from Michigan Bell in 1989, where she worked for 38 years. Norma was one of the first women trained in...
John Russell Henry, Sr.
Sep 20, 2015
John Russell Henry, Sr. of Battle Creek, MI John, age 68, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2015 at the Bronson @ Home Hospice Residence of Battle Creek, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his loving family. John, the son of Elmer and Mary Ann (Smith) Henry, was born in Cadillac, MI on December 23, 1946; moved to this...
Thomas Lee Ambroso
Sep 17, 2015
Thomas Lee Ambroso of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday morning on September 17, 2015 at the age of 60. Tommy, the son of Leno Ambroso and Lucille (Devine) Ambroso, was born on April 23, 1955 in Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife Cheri Ambroso; daughters Katie (Jon) Behrendt, Chelsea Ambroso, Cristi Ambroso; Grandson Pierson Thomas Hoffman; brother Ron...
Nancy L. Parish
Sep 16, 2015
Nancy L. Parish was born November 28, 1943. God came to take his angel home on September 16, 2015. She's at peace now, with no pain. She will forever smile down on us from Heaven. Nancy will be greeted at the gates by her mother, Clara Sievers; her father; Robert Lee; 2 grandsons, Ryan Parish-Garcia, Michael Barroso, and 2 great-grandchildren....
Sandra Kay Parker
Sep 16, 2015
Sandra Kay Parker, age 71, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on September 16, 2015 at home in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Battle Creek on July 19, 1944, the loving daughter of James M. and Velma L. (Willison) Lick, attended Wilson Elementary & Battle Creek Central High School, and lived in Battle Creek her...
Charles L. "Charlie" "Bing" Bingham
Sep 14, 2015
Charles L. "Charlie" "Bing" Bingham, of Battle Creek, MI Charlie, age 72, died unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, September 14, 2015 at his residence. Charlie was born in Battle Creek on October 18, 1942 and was the son of Elmer and Alma (Stults) Bingham. He graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1960 and remained a lifetime area resident. He served...
Margaret Mae Butler
Sep 14, 2015
Margaret Mae Butler passed away on September 14, 2015. She was born on June 14, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George and Elinor (Heuer) Erhardt. She met and married her husband, Donald Butler, in Fort Wayne and moved to Battle Creek. She worked as a secretary at Post Cereal Company for six years, retiring to become a mother of...
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