Obituaries
Mabel G. "Dolly" (Goss) Martin
Jul 19, 2015
Mabel G. "Dolly" Martin of Battle Creek, MI Dolly, age 84, passed away Sunday evening, July 19, 2015 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by her loving family. Dolly, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Swartz) Goss was born in Marietta, PA on June 4, 1931 and moved to Battle Creek in 1963 with...
Dorcas E. (Beckett) "Pinky" Harris
Jul 19, 2015
Dorcas E. (Beckett) "Pinky" Harris, 90, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died at The Legacy at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods on Sunday, July 19, 2015.Dorcas was born June 27, 1925 in Battle Creek the daughter of Clyde E. and Ruth E. (Wemple) Beckett. She was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. During high school she worked...
Norma Jean (Perkins) Davenport
Jul 19, 2015
Norma Jean (Perkins) Davenport of Kalamazoo, MI, Norma, age 71, died Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2015 at Kairos Dwelling Hospice Residence of Kalamazoo, following a brief illness. Norma, the daughter of Harold Edward and Ruby Lorraine (Schmidt) Perkins, was born in Kalamazoo on February 2, 1944; was a lifetime area resident and 1962 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School. She graduated...
Evelyn M. Fleece
Jul 18, 2015
Evelyn Fleece-Congdon of Augusta, age 91, passed away at Laurels of Bedford on July 18, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving and caring person. She was born in Jackson, Mich., on November 22, 1923, and attended Jackson High School. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. Her loving husband, Gordon Congdon, survives. Evelyn was...
Betty Jean (Knott) Knafel
Jul 15, 2015
Betty Jean (Knott) Knafel of Richland, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI, Betty, age 84, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, July 15, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by her loving family. Betty, the daughter of Raymond C. and Helen M. (Hartman) Knott, was born in Fort Wayne, IN on September 13, 1930 and moved to Battle Creek...
John Maurice "Jack" Schoder
Jul 14, 2015
John Maurice "Jack" Schoder of Battle Creek, MI Jack, age 67, died Tuesday evening, July 14, 2015 after having complications associated with a heart attack on July 10th. Jack, the son of Paul and Jean (Damon) Schoder, was born in Battle Creek on December 2, 1947; he was a lifetime area resident and 1965 graduate of St. Phillip Catholic High...
William J. "Fr. Fitz" Fitzgerald
Jul 14, 2015
Msgr. William J. Fitzgerald was born on January 17, 1931, in Pinckney, MI, the son of William and Florence (Funsch) Fitzgerald. His early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse. His seminary formation occurred at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit and St. John Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, MI; later he did graduate studies at Michigan State University."Father Fitz" was ordained...
Donald J. "Don" West
Jul 13, 2015
Donald J. "Don" West, age 84, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2015. He was born in Battle Creek on March 17, 1931, the loving son of Ernest and Faye West and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1949. Don furthered his education at Michigan State University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree...
Jerry Bruce Couch
Jul 12, 2015
Jerry Bruce Couch, age 68, of Augusta, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 12, 2015 quietly at home. Jerry was born December 20, 1946.Jerry worked in the food service industry, Kalamazoo Plug Company and general lawn service during his lifetime. Jerry was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Augusta.Jerry is survived by his...
Richard G. Robinson
Jul 10, 2015
Richard G. Robinson, Jr., age 80 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, July 10, 2015 at the Bronson at Home Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 29, 1934, the loving son of Richard G. and Beulah M. (Tallman) Robinson, Sr. and faithfully served his country as a member of the United...
Charles Clark "Chuck" Womack
Jul 9, 2015
Charles Clark "Chuck" Womack, 74 of Battle Creek died at Amber Estates Assisted living on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Charles was born August 22, 1940 in Pikeville, Tennessee to Charles William and Willett (Hancock) Womack. In 1941, he came to Battle Creek with his family and was a 1959 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Charles was employed for...
Marjorie Ellen (Delbridge) Tower
Jul 4, 2015
Marjorie Ellen (Delbridge) Tower of Richland, MI Marjorie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday morning, July 4, 2015 at her home and went to her Lord at the age of seventy-eight. Marjorie was born October 7, 1936 in the family farm home near New Lothrop, Michigan. She was the only daughter of Foster A. Delbridge and Marie Miller...
John Paul "Cj" Carrier
Jul 2, 2015
John Paul "CJ" Carrier of Richland, MI CJ, age 68, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2015 at his residence. CJ, the son of Wilbur and Edena (Marston) Carrier, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 11, 1946 and was a lifetime area resident. He served his country nobly and honorably during the VietNam War during two tours as a...
Kenneth C. Rozell
Jul 1, 2015
Kenneth C. "Ken" Rozell, 76, of Augusta, died July 1, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born December 10, 1938 in Battle Creek to Lester and Velva (Crane) Rozell. He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked at the Eaton Corporation for many years,...
Robert J. "Bob" Vocke
Jun 30, 2015
Robert Joseph "Bob" Vocke, 83, passed away on June 30, survived by his wife of 57 years, Le Anne, his four children (Robert, Jr. (Carla), Cris (Kriste), Damon (Maria), and Laura), eight grandchildren (Lauren, Jessica, Sarah, Nick, Maddie, Elise, Claire, and Daniel), and sister Mary Lou (Stan) Dawicke. Bob served in the U.S. Navy 1956-58, including duty onboard the U.S.S....
Glenna J. Gilley
Jun 29, 2015
Glenna J. Gilley, age 81, of Battle Creek, peacefully went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday evening, June 29, 2015. She was born in Robbins, Tennessee on June 5, 1934, the loving daughter of Ernest and Nevada (Keeton) Lackey.A true family matriarch, Glenna truly loved spending time with her family, most especially her grandchildren &...
Bonnie Sue Stansbery
Jun 27, 2015
Bonnie Sue (Meade) Stansbery, age 70, of Battle Creek, MI and formerly of Lorain, OH, peacefully passed away on Saturday morning, June 27, 2015, after 26 years of demonstrating to others true strength, courage and the determination of the human spirit to survive against insurmountable challenges. All those that had the honor of caring for her and knowing her journey...
Lewis R. Chadderdon
Jun 26, 2015
Lewis R. Chadderdon, age 89, of Battle Creek, Ml, died Friday afternoon, June 26, 2015, at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo.Lewis, the son of Earl and Gladys Chadderdon, was born on October 24,1925 in Battle Creek, Ml. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Lewis worked for his father's electrical contracting company, briefly...
Billy Ray Pickett
Jun 26, 2015
Billy Ray Pickett, age 70, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on June 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 11, 1944 in Dayton, Tennessee to Annie Muriel Long and Fred William Pickett. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, his trips to Tennessee, and long rides on his...
Jack Allen Gray
Jun 25, 2015
Jack Allen Gray of Hickory Corners, MIJack, age 88, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Ruby (Root) Gray on Thursday, June 25, 2015. He was born on December 31, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Elizabeth (Drake) Gray of Richland and his son, Jeffrey Allen Gray of Hickory Corners on...
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