Obituaries
Beatrice Lena (Shafer) "Bea" Schmidt
Apr 10, 2015
Beatrice Lena (Shafer) "Bea" Schmidt of Vicksburg, MI Bea, age 89, died Friday morning, April 10, 2015 at Bronson United Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Bea, the daughter of John and Bessie (Babcock) Shafer, was born in Ross Township of Kalamazoo County on August 11, 1925; was a lifetime area resident and an avid fisherman. Bea was united in marriage to...
Dolores A. Hugo
Apr 9, 2015
Dolores Ann Barasa Hugo, 84, of Battle Creek, passed away April 9th, 2015.She was born in Negaunee, Michigan, October 13,1930. She grew up being a true "Yooper," never missing an opportunity to travel back for family visits after marriage.Dolores was united in marriage to WWII former pilot Charles W. Hugo, and for over 50 years, enjoyed garage sales, running estate...
Merle Edward "Jack" Barnes
Apr 8, 2015
Merle Edward "Jack" Barnes, 95, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.Jack was born in Battle Creek April 24, 1919, to Edward and Leila (Beard) Barnes. He was a 1937 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Jack served with the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. His plane was shot...
James D. "Jim" Warren
Apr 8, 2015
James D. "Jim" Warren of Richland, MI Jim, age 78, died Wednesday evening, April 8, 2015 at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo, MI; following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family. Jim, the son of Delmar and June (Eicher) Warren, was born in Bloomingdale, MI on February 3, 1937; had resided in the Richland area for the past twenty years...
Shirley Ann (Pattison) Sims
Apr 7, 2015
Shirley A.(Pattison) Sims, of Battle Creek, ascended Heavenward on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, when she died after a long illness at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was 87 spunky, spirited years young. Shirley came into the world on November 23, 1927, in Cherokee, IA and was a 1945 Omaha High School graduate, Shirley continued her studies at Baker University in...
Doris Eileen (Espy) Cutler
Apr 6, 2015
Doris Eileen (Espy) Cutler of Kalamazoo, MI Doris, age 91, died Monday afternoon, April 6, 2015 at the Plainwell Pines Nursing Home and following a lengthy illness. Doris, the daughter of Erwin L. and Daisy G. (Robeson) Espy, was born on August 24, 1923 in Woodburn, IN; was a lifetime area resident and a 1941 graduate of Plainwell High School....
Edward E. Moore
Apr 6, 2015
Edward Earl Moore, 76, of Battle Creek, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Edward was born November 25, 1938 in Kalamazoo the son of Lester T. and Esther D. (Wilhelm) Moore. He was a 1956 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Edward served honorably in the US Navy, aboard the USS Tanner AGS-15. Edward...
Connie S. (Newcomer) Rinaldo
Apr 6, 2015
Connie S. (Newcomer) Rinaldo, 65, of Battle Creek died at home on Monday, April 6, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer, in the loving care of her husband, family and Bronson at Home Hospice Care.Connie was born May 21, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard D. and Eris E. (Hay) Newcomer. She grew up in South Bend, was...
Lenora Ethel "Gram" Green
Apr 3, 2015
Lenora Ethel "Gram" Green, age 69, of Battle Creek died peacefully with her loving family at her side on Friday evening, April 3, 2015. She was born in Battle Creek on December 18, 1945, the daughter of Clarence W. and Sylvia May (Blodgett) Hicks. Lenora enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching the boys race and fishing. Lenora is survived by her children,...
Joan Beverly (Rogers) Francisco
Apr 2, 2015
Joan Beverly (Rogers) Francisco of Richland, MI Joan, age 92, died Thursday evening, April 2, 2015 at her daughter, Judith Henley's residence and following a long illness. Joan, the daughter of Henry M. and Alice R. (Hughes) Rogers, was born in Orangeville Township, Barry County, MI on September 16, 1922; resided in Barry County, Mi, Southern California, and Southern Nevada...
Charles M. "Chuck" Throckmorton
Mar 31, 2015
Charles M. "Chuck" Throckmorton, age 80, of Battle Creek died Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015 at the Laurels of Bedford. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 10, 1934, the son of Jesse and Alice (McBride) Throckmorton. Chuck retired from Battle Creek Public Schools after more than 35 years of dedicated service.Chuck married the "Love of His Life",...
Geraldine Larue "Geri" Menne
Mar 31, 2015
Geraldine LaRue "Geri" Menne of Richland, MI Geri, age 77, died on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI after a lengthy illness Geri, the daughter of Seldon D. and Nellie P. (Noble) Barnes, was born in Battle Creek, MI on June 7, 1937; was a lifetime area resident; a 1954 graduate of Hastings High School...
Mabel Maxine (Sever) Baggerly
Mar 30, 2015
Mabel Maxine (Sever) Milnes Baggerly, 96, of Battle Creek, died peacefully at the Oaks at NorthPointe Woods on Monday, March 30, 2015.She was born December 2, 1918 in Lansing, Michigan to Arthur E. and Geneva (Cole) Sever. Mabel was raised in Lansing and was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School. Mabel came to Battle Creek in the mid 1940's....
Gilbert L. "Gil" Hess
Mar 29, 2015
Gilbert L. "Gil" Hess, Jr., age 83, of Battle Creek died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Heartland Health Care Center. He was born in Battle Creek on April 27, 1931, the loving son of Gilbert L. and Paulene F. (Shelp) Hess. Gil faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952,...
Debra L. Lima
Mar 28, 2015
Debra L. Lima, 57, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 unexpectedly at home. She was born July 15, 1957 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Richard and Mary M. (Horsch) Barnes. Debra grew up in Jackson, MI and was a 1975 graduate of Jackson High School and a graduate of Select Beauty School in 1975. Debra was the...
Steven Robert "Steve" Deming
Mar 28, 2015
Steven Robert "Steve" Deming of Hickory Corners, MI Steve, age 61, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2015, surrounded by his family. Steve was born November 26, 1953 in Dowagiac, MI to George "Bob" and Frances (Nemeth) Deming. He graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1972, Southwest Michigan College in 1974 and Michigan State University in...
Karen Arlene (Simmons) Harkness
Mar 21, 2015
Karen Arlene (Simmons) Harkness of Battle Creek, MI Karen, age 64, died Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2015 at her residence and surrounded by her loving family. Karen, the daughter of Verle and Lilia (Woodhams) Simmons, was born on December 11, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI; was a lifetime area resident and grew up in Galesburg, MI. She served her country honorably...
Paula Jo Hopkins
Mar 21, 2015
Paula Jo Hopkins (Greenfelder), 67, passed away on March 21, 2015 in Phoenix Arizona (formerly of Battle Creek, MI) with the love of her life, Michael Hopkins at her side. They were married on September 23, 1967. She was born March 3, 1948 the daughter of Kenneth C. and Virginia J. (Wharmby) Greenfelder in Massillon, Ohio. In addition to her...
Victor Michael "Vic" Zajac
Mar 18, 2015
Victor Michael "Vic" Zajac, age 72, of Richland, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015. He was born in Flint, Michigan on August 29, 1942, the loving son of Michael and Helen (Baldridge) Zajac and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 1960. Victor retired from the Eaton Corporation in 1999 after more than 38...
Warren Charles Beard
Mar 18, 2015
Warren Charles Beard, age 58, of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord & Savior on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2015 at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born in Hastings, Michigan on November 30, 1956, the loving son of Charles E. and Cecilia E. (Buckeridge) Beard and graduated from Bellevue High School. Warren married Kaythi Hlaing in...
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