Obituaries
Christopher L. "Chris" Gaw
Aug 6, 2015
Christopher L. "Chris" Gaw, age 46, of Bellevue passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born in Battle Creek on March 20, 1969, the son of William L. "Bill" and Barbara A. "Barb" (Hadden) Gaw.Chris married the "Love of His Life", Christine A. Trzemzalski in Battle Creek on February 20, 2002; she survives. He is also survived by his...
Margaret E. (Bell) Miller
Aug 5, 2015
Margaret E. (Bell) Miller of Hastings died August 5, 2015. Margaret was born May 21, 1919 in Battle Creek to George and Etha (Uhl) Conant. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1938 and went on to work for the Kellogg Company. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and was a part...
Billy Allen Moore
Aug 3, 2015
Billy Allen Moore, age 83, of Battle Creek passed away Monday August 3, 2015. He was born December 3, 1931 and served in the army as a cook in his younger days. Billy loved his family very much and spent much of his time visiting with his children and grandchildren.Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Kate and Otis...
Jean L. Markell
Aug 2, 2015
Jean L. Markell, age 91, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was born in Warren, Ohio on May 11, 1924, the loving daughter of Charles M. and Letha J. (Moon) White. Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek and enjoyed playing the piano.Jean was preceded in death by her husband, George...
Walter John Stringham
Aug 1, 2015
Walter John Stringham, Sr., 93, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Evergreen Manor on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Walt was born August 24, 1921 in Bellevue, Michigan to Earl John and Maneta (Marriott) Stringham. He lived in Barry County most of his life, where he attended school; and then served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was one of...
Kurt A. Tustin
Jul 30, 2015
Kurt A. Tustin, 57, of Richland, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. Kurt was born December 4, 1957 at Little Company of Mary in Chicago, IL the son of James and Virginia "Ginny" (Bakosh) Tustin. Kurt graduated from Gull Lake High School, class of 1976, and was part of the Wolverine Conference Champions who went 8-1. Kurt...
Bernard Melbourne "Bernie" Wolf
Jul 30, 2015
Bernard Melbourne Wolf, 93, of Marshall died with his family at his side at Verona Assisted Living on Thursday, July 30, 2015.He was born December 26, 1921 in Noble County, Indiana to Walter E. and Cleo S. (Butz) Wolf. Bernie grew up in Ligonier, Indiana and was a graduate of Cromwell High School. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp....
Margaret Ann (Happell) Squires
Jul 30, 2015
Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Ann Squires, 91, of Battle Creek, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 30, 2015.Margaret was born December 28, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan to Hugh and Jean (Wagstaff) Happell. She graduated from Detroit Commerce High School in 1941 and married the love of her life William (Bill) Squires on September 4, 1943. They enjoyed 69 1/2...
Mitzi A. Harrison
Jul 25, 2015
Mitzi Ann Harrison, 45 of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her loving wife at her side. Mitzi was born May 3, 1970 in Battle Creek to Richard "Rick" and Lavon (Harvey) Harrison. She received her GED from Battle Creek Central in 1989. Throughout her life she enjoyed her work as a Construction...
Delores A. Smith
Jul 25, 2015
Delores A. Smith, 86, of Gull Lake, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Delores was born June 8, 1929 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Otto and Marie (Stone) Summers. She grew up on Gull Lake, as her parents owned a marina there. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and went on to...
Blaine A. Prior
Jul 24, 2015
Blaine Anthony Prior, 61, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2015. Blaine was born October 25, 1953 in Battle Creek to John and Shirley (Roebuck) Prior. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971, attended K.C.C. and graduated from Western Michigan University, while making the Dean's List. He worked at Michigan National Bank and then Behnke Trucking for...
Michael W. Tadman
Jul 23, 2015
Michael Tadman, 55, of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23rd, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a gifted musician with a kind soul. His music came from the very depths of him. He played keyboard with several bands in the Midwest, including The Scene,...
Walter A. Thunder
Jul 23, 2015
Walter A. Thunder, 87, of Battle Creek died after a brief illness at Home on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born October 8, 1927 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek to Walter S. and Madge (Joy) Thunder. Walter attended school in Chicago before returning to Battle Creek. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Navy in the Marshall Islands....
William Everett "Bill" Wolfe
Jul 22, 2015
William E. "Bill" Wolfe, 86 of Battle Creek passed on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.Bill was born October 27, 1928 in Springdale, Arkansas to James William and Mamie Elizabeth (George) Wolfe. There he attended school and worked on the family farm and sawmill. Bill honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He moved to Michigan...
Jane M. Small
Jul 22, 2015
Jane Margaret Small, 89, of Battle Creek, after fighting cancer for 5 months, died Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd at Bronson At Home Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born March 17, 1926, in Saginaw, the daughter of George and Zelma (Schultz) Salmer. She graduated from Saginaw High School. She married her "prince charming" William A. Small on June 12, 1948,...
Ellen M. Ensign
Jul 22, 2015
Ellen M. Ensign, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 22, 2015. She was born in Manistee, Michigan on December 13, 1936, the loving daughter of Clarence H. and Julia (Graczyk) Shunneson. Ellen graduated from Manistee High School and furthered her education at K.C.C. receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Ellen worked for many...
Lawrence "Larry" "Moe" Douville
Jul 21, 2015
Lawrence A. "Larry" "Moe" Douville, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015. He was born in Pequaming, Michigan on July 27, 1936, the loving son of Lawrence L. and Aurelia E. (Hansen) Douville, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. Larry retired in 1988 as the 5th District Inspector...
Robert D. Burroughs
Jul 21, 2015
Robert D. "Bob" Burroughs, 95, of Kalamazoo, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born June 6, 1920 in Chicago to Charles and Mabel (Catherman) Burroughs. He graduated from Otsego High School in 1939 and attended Cal-Tech to become a Master Aviation Mechanic. He also served in the United States Air Force and...
Barbara Joan Shedd
Jul 21, 2015
Barbara Joan Shedd, age 65, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, July 21, 2015. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 24, 1949, the loving daughter of Albert L. and Blondell (Roberts) Greer. Barbara graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1968, and furthered her...
Alice Marie (Riter) Paul
Jul 21, 2015
Alice Marie (Riter) Paul of Battle Creek, MI Alice, age 67, died Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015 at the Laurels of Bedford, Battle Creek. Alice, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Bailey) Riter, was born in Alma, MI on August 14, 1947. She absolutely loved Bingo and loved seeing and spending time with her children and grandchildren especially at the...
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