Obituaries

William Scott "Scott" Peter

William Scott "Scott" Peter

Jan 11, 2016

William Scott "Scott" Peter of Kalamazoo, MI Scott, age 34, died unexpectedly Monday morning, January 11, 2016 at his residence. Scott, the son of William Alan and Cindy Sue (Lucas) Peter, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 1, 1981 and was a lifetime resident. He was a 1999 graduate of Delton (MI) High School and was the Owner and...

Rosemary Kay (Sherman) Woodward

Rosemary Kay (Sherman) Woodward

Jan 11, 2016

Rosemary Kay (Sherman) Woodward of Richland, MI Rosemary, age 72, died Monday evening, January 11, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI and with her loving family at her side. Rosemary, the daughter of Rex and Mary (Lamson) Sherman was born in Kalamazoo on October 12, 1943; was a 1961 graduate of Portage High School and a lifetime area resident....

Dolores "Dee" Yates

Dolores "Dee" Yates

Jan 11, 2016

Dolores June Yates passed into eternity January 11, 2016 at age 86. Her last days were surrounded by family, happy memories and a comforting peace. Dolores, known to many as Dee, and to some as Auntie Bubbles had a fun-loving, spunky yet opinionated personality. She loved spending time with her family and her dog. Dolores was born on June 8,...

Jean K. Raley

Jean K. Raley

Jan 10, 2016

Jean K. Raley, age 93, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, January 10, 2016 at Trudy's Home in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on March 30, 1922, the loving daughter of Paul and LuLu (Vincent) Haller and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1940. Over the years, Jean worked...

Glicerio Baterina Lopez

Glicerio Baterina Lopez

Jan 9, 2016

Glicerio B. Lopez, M.D., 72, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Dr. Lopez was born December 21, 1943 in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines to Nicanor and Maria (Baterina) Lopez. He grew up in the Philippines and came to the United States at the age of 22. While in the US, he became known as...

Timothy "Tim" Anthony

Timothy "Tim" Anthony

Jan 8, 2016

Timothy R. "Tim" Anthony, age 55, of Galesburg unexpectedly passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky on December 16, 1960, the loving son of Raymond and Darlene (King) Anthony. Tim owned & operated Integrity Consulting for many years and had previously served as General Manager in the packaging industry. Tim married the "Love...

Bonnie E. Huibregtse

Bonnie E. Huibregtse

Jan 8, 2016

Bonnie E. Huibregtse, 74, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 8, 2016. Bonnie was born October 22, 1941 in Detroit to Richard and Eleanor (Seamans) Barzler. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She worked for both the former Leila and Community Hospitals. For...

John Arthur Lower

John Arthur Lower

Jan 7, 2016

John Arthur Lower, 72, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 7, 2016. John was born July 11, 1943 in Hastings, Michigan to Arthur Warren and Elizabeth (Glerum) Lower. He moved to Battle Creek with his family, attended Fremont Elementary, W.K. Kellogg Junior High and was a 1961 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. John...

Anthony Alfred "Tony" Gioia

Anthony Alfred "Tony" Gioia

Jan 4, 2016

Anthony Alfred "Tony" Gioia of Augusta, MI Tony, age 81, died Monday January 4, 2016, at his residence and with his loving family at his side. Tony, the son of Patrick and Eugenia (Mencuccini) Gioia, was born in Torrington, CT on April 7, 1934. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1951 and married Kathleen Rourke in 1954. Tony served...

Theresa Rose (Palmieri) Naples

Theresa Rose (Palmieri) Naples

Jan 4, 2016

Theresa Rose (Palmieri) Naples, 99, of Battle Creek, MI and formerly of New Castle, PA died at Bronson Battle Creek on Monday, January 4, 2016. Theresa was born July 5, 1916 in Lowellville, Ohio to Alexander and Angeline (Casillo) Palmieri. She grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania where she attended school, married and raised her family. Theresa R. Palmieri married...

Mary Elizabeth (Fisher) Gore

Mary Elizabeth (Fisher) Gore

Jan 2, 2016

Mary Elizabeth (Fisher) Gore of Richland, MI Mary went into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2016, four weeks shy of her 102nd birthday at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI. Mary was born in New Brighton, PA on February 4, 1914, the daughter of Alfred and Leva (McCoy) Fisher. On October 20, 1931, Mary was...

Clara B. Sailor

Clara B. Sailor

Jan 2, 2016

Clara B. Sailor, 92, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1923 in Riverdale, MI, the daughter of Albert G. and Annie (Wort) Bupp. Clara was married in March 23, 1941to Rev. Donald P. Sailor in North Star. Her husband of 42 years preceded her in death...

Mary Margaret (Fisher) (Greenman) Feasel

Mary Margaret (Fisher) (Greenman) Feasel

Jan 1, 2016

Mary Margaret (Fisher) (Greenman) Feasel of Battle Creek, MI, and formerly of Charlotte, MI Mary, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1. 2016. She was born October 13, 1916 in Charlotte, MI, the fifth of 9 children to Abram Dayton and Eula Harriet (Ells) Fisher. Mary attended Charlotte Public Schools, where she played basketball. It was in Charlotte...

Dr. Richard Nicholas "Nick" Johns

Dr. Richard Nicholas "Nick" Johns

Dec 30, 2015

Dr. Richard Nicholas "Nick" Johns of East Haddam, Connecticut Nick, age 64, succumbed to a long illness, at home, on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Nick, the son of Robert and Marjorie (Krause) Johns, was born in Eldora, IA on June 26, 1951. Nick is survived by his wife Susan (Suzy), son Landon, daughter Kesha, step-daughter Sarah, step-son James, granddaughters Kendra...

William Charles "Bill" Burke

William Charles "Bill" Burke

Dec 30, 2015

William Charles Burke, Jr., 60, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.Bill was born June 3, 1955 in Battle Creek to the Honorable William Charles and Margaret (Mark) Burke. He attended elementary school at St. Joseph and was the 1973 class president of St. Philip Catholic Central. Bill received his Associate Degree from...

David C. Holdridge

David C. Holdridge

Dec 29, 2015

David C. Holdridge, age 79, of Richland died Tuesday morning, December 29, 2015 at the Plainwell Pines Nursing Centre in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on February 13, 1936, the loving son of Maurice and Gladys (Chilson) Holdridge, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. David retired from Zimmerman Service in...

John Peter Bogosoff

John Peter Bogosoff

Dec 28, 2015

John P. Bogosoff, 87, of Battle Creek, died peacefully on December 28, 2015 at the Bronson Hospice Residence. He was a much-beloved son, brother, and uncle to a large extended family, of which he long served as the patriarch.Born on October 2, 1928 in Painesdale, MI to Michael & Mary (Cernich) Bogosoff. John graduated in 1947 from Houghton High School...

Richard Jay "Dick" Ziebell

Richard Jay "Dick" Ziebell

Dec 28, 2015

Richard Jay "Dick" Ziebell of Battle Creek, MI and Hernando, Florida and formerly of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Dick, age 88, got his angels wings on Monday, December 28, 2015. Dick was born June 27,1927 in Battle Creek to Rena B. (Hart) and John Franklin Ziebell. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945 and from Western Michigan University with...

Martha "Marty" Copeland-Shay

Martha "Marty" Copeland-Shay

Dec 27, 2015

Martha A. "Marty" Copeland-Shay, age 69, of Schoolcraft died Sunday, December 27, 2015. Marty was born in Dayton, Tennessee on November 4, 1946, the daughter of James E. and Gladys M. (Dotson) Stewart and moved to Michigan with her family in 1953. Marty resided in Battle Creek until 1991, when she moved to Hastings with her husband, until they moved...

Mary I. Gerard

Mary I. Gerard

Dec 24, 2015

Mary I. Gerard, 88, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Battle Creek Manor. At this time, no friends or relatives have been found. If you have any information on their whereabouts, please contact us at 269-962-5527.