Obituaries
Larry Eugene Johnson
Jun 26, 2016
Larry E. Johnson, 74, of Hickory Corners, Michigan died at Bronson at Home Hospice residence on Sunday, June 26, 2016.Larry was born September 4, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Burton W. and Cressie W. (Einhardt) Johnson. He was a 1959 graduate of Lakeview High School and a lifelong area resident. Immediately after high school Larry joined Hunter-Prell Co. as...
Mark Anthony "Markie" Wyman
Jun 26, 2016
Mark Anthony "Markie" Wyman of Delton, MI Markie, age 56, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 26, 2016 at his residence. Markie, the son of Carl M. and Nellie D. (Stacey) Wyman, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 5, 1956 and was a lifetime area resident. Markie is survived by two sisters, Patricia L. "Patty" (Kirk) Dewey of Hickory Corners,...
Winifred A. "Winnie" Cory
Jun 25, 2016
Winifred A. "Winnie" Cory, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 25, 2016 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Kalkaska, Michigan on March 19, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Bethel (Vipond) Anderson. Winnie is now enjoying the ultimate flower garden with her Savior Jesus. She enjoyed gardening, watching birds, playing Bingo with...
Gary Dean Hicks, Sr.
Jun 23, 2016
Gary "Bud" D Hicks Sr, age 85, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home. Born on May 17, 1931 in Vermontville, Michigan to James Ezra Hicks and Dorothy Shellenberger.On his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Providence CL82 from 1948-1949 and was honorably discharged May 1, 1950. Bud...
Clyde Hubert Collins
Jun 22, 2016
Clyde Hubert Collins, 86 of Battle Creek passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, Michigan on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016. He was born September 23rd, 1929 in Harold, Kentucky, located in Floyd County to Elijah and Virginia Florence Edna (Gibson) Collins. He grew up in Harold, Kentucky and moved to Michigan around 1958. Clyde was employed as a...
Martha R. Stocker
Jun 21, 2016
Martha R. Stocker, 82, of Augusta, passed away on June 21, 2016. We are sad, but comforted to know that her long struggle with Parkinson's Disease is over. Martha was a caring soul with numerous talents that she shared readily.Martha was born on December 16, 1933, in Bay City, to Eldon & Adeline (Erbel) Jackson. She earned a Bachelor of...
Mildred Edna Conners
Jun 21, 2016
Mildred Edna Conners, 85, born in Standish, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Nita (Wainwright) Rulason. Married for 53 years to William Ivan Conners of Detroit, Michigan. Lived in Kalamazoo with her husband, 3 daughters and 1 son.Mildred was a hard working housewife and stay-at-home Mom, who took pride in caring for her family. She loved country music and 60's...
Gladys Jeanne (Loomis) "Jeanne" Frey
Jun 19, 2016
Gladys Jeanne (Loomis) "Jeanne" Frey of Richland, MI Jeanne passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, June 19, 2016 at Borgess Gardens of Kalamazoo, MI. She was 87. Jeanne was born July 24, 1928 in Enid, Oklahoma to Loren Samuel and Clara Gladys (Palmer) Loomis. She graduated from Enid High School in 1946 and attended Phillips University. In 1949 she moved to...
Danielle Nadine Miller
Jun 18, 2016
Danielle Nadine Miller of Richland, MI Danielle, age 28, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Richland. Danielle, the daughter of Michael F. and Kathleen M. (Weinberg) Miller, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 5, 1987 and was lifetime area resident. Danielle is survived by her two precious daughters, Nicole B. Gates (12) and Taylor A. Gates (7), both...
Jesse R. Morgan
Jun 15, 2016
Jesse R. Morgan, 71, of Battle Creek, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Bronson Select Specialty Hospital, surrounded by his family. Jesse was born October 13, 1944 in Dayton, TN to Melvin and Audrey (Newby) Morgan. He worked at Sherriff Goslin Roofing and at Michigan Carton Company for many years. Jesse married the former...
Helen J. "Tootie" Kauffman
Jun 12, 2016
Helen J. "Tootie" Kauffman, 79, of Pennfield Township, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Boschway Adult Foster Care with her loving family by her side. She was born June 24, 1936 in Battle Creek the daughter of August P. and Julia E (Poyer) Kauffman who preceded her in death in 2005 and her father in 1945; and a brother, Joseph...
Lualice Maple (Smith) Clayman
Jun 11, 2016
LuAlice Maple (Smith) Clayman, 76, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence on Saturday, June 11, 2016; with her husband at her side. She fought a long battle with Hepatitis C, transmitted through a blood transfusing years ago.LuAlice was born October 20, 1939 in Battle Creek to Hallie A. and Janice M. (Haines) Smith. She...
Andrew "Drew" Pattullo
Jun 11, 2016
Andrew "Drew" Pattullo, Jr., 70, of Battle Creek, died June 11, 2016 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Drew was born to Andrew and Jean (Fralick) Pattullo on November 25, 1945 in Battle Creek. During his youth, he attended school in the Battle Creek School system and graduated in 1963 as a Paean. While in high school he played...
Dora Jean Romig
Jun 10, 2016
Dora Jean Romig, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, June 10, 2016 at the Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center. She was born in Assyria Twp. On May 6, 1932, the loving daughter of Clyde E. and Carrie L. (Thompson) Marble. Dora had various jobs throughout the area, but her favorite was driving school bus...
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...
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