Obituaries
Carl Bolden
Nov 8, 2014
Carl Bolden, age 54 of Battle Creek died tragically on Saturday evening, November 8, 2014 as a result of an accident. He was very loved and will be missed. Carl married the "Love of His Life", Elizabeth Coss on April 3, 2008, she survives. He is also survived by his sisters, Kay Turner, Joann (Roger) Spence & their son, Joseph...
Lauryn Renae Neterer
Nov 6, 2014
Lauryn Renae Neterer of Battle Creek, MI Lauryn, age 14, a Freshman at Lakeview High School, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, November 6, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Lauryn, the daughter of Kristina M. Herman and Anthony L. Neterer, was born on February 17, 2000 in Battle Creek. She was active playing soccer; had been a Cheerleader; enjoyed ski...
Kathleen Nye
Nov 6, 2014
Kathleen "Kathy" Huggett Nye passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, into the arms of Jesus after a very brief illness on November 6, 2014. She rejoiced to re-join her husband, Ralph, who also went to be with their Lord and Savior just six months prior.Kathleen was born on May 5, 1935, at the family home in Convis Township to Harry...
Timothy J. Robinson
Nov 5, 2014
Timothy J. "Tim" Robinson, 53, of Battle Creek, died November 5, 2014. Tim was born August 21, 1961 in Battle Creek to Richard and Betty Jo (Allred) Robinson. Tim graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1979 and went on to be the owner and operator of Central Florist. He gave great service to many people in the Battle...
Rose Anne (Hicks) Rounds
Nov 5, 2014
Rose Anne (Hicks) Rounds, age 96, formerly of Battle Creek died Nov. 5, 2014, in Tewkesbury, England. Rose married Clair W. Rounds on March 2, 1946. Clair preceded her in death on March 17, 1993. Surviving are: a nephew and his wife, David & Judy Thomas of England and some of her devoted friends here in the Battle Creek area.Committal...
Dorothy J. Banks
Nov 1, 2014
Dorothy June Banks, age 88, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 1, 2014. She was born in Decatur, Michigan on June 13, 1926, the loving daughter of Alfred and Rose (Ball) Myers. Prior to meeting her husband, Donald, Dorothy had been employed at State Farm in Marshall and United Steel & Wire. Along with her family...
Kenneth F. Taylor
Oct 31, 2014
Kenneth F. Taylor, 94, of Battle Creek died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, with his family and hospice at his side to provide comfort and care for him, on Friday, October 31, 2014.He was born September 28, 1920 in Jackson County, Michigan to Faye and Hazel (Ottney) Taylor. Ken was a 1937 graduate of Leslie High School in Leslie,...
Marchie J. Bilbrey
Oct 30, 2014
Marchie J. Bilbrey, age 88, of Battle Creek died peacefully at the Laurels of Bedford on Thursday evening, October 30, 2014. She was born in Dayton, Tennessee on May 25, 1926, the loving daughter of Charles and Allie May (Holland) Morgan. Marchie graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1944 and worked at the Buttermilk Shop...
Beverly L. Riskey
Oct 29, 2014
Beverly L. Riskey of Springfield, died October 29, 2014. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Nancy Frances Johnson
Oct 28, 2014
Nancy Frances (Johnston) Johnson, age 70, of Hickory Corners and formerly of Richland and Mason, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2014. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 4, 1943, the loving daughter of Herb B. and Della M. (Wilson) Johnston and graduated from Loy Norrix High School. Nancy was a very nurturing and loving woman who...

Norman Clark Leeser
Oct 26, 2014
Norman Clark Leeser, 91 of Battle Creek died at his residence with his family and Grace Hospice to comfort him and be at his side. He was born October 3, 1923 in Bellevue, Michigan to Gilford and Ilah Mae (Pember) Leeser. Norm grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School, where he played football, basketball and was a...
Daniel John "Dan" Miller "Boone"
Oct 26, 2014
Daniel John "Dan" Miller, "Boone" of Kalamazoo, MI Dan, age 69, died Sunday morning, October 26, 2014 at the Alamo Nursing Home, Kalamazoo, following a battle with cancer and Parkinsons. Dan, the son of Erle D. and Maryesther (Brandt) Miller, was born on July 9, 1945 in Chicago, IL and was a 1963 graduate of South Haven (MI) High School....
Fred E. Kuver
Oct 26, 2014
Fred E. Kuver, age 86, of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord & Savior on Sunday evening, October 26, 2014 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born in Mt. Vernon, New York on November 11, 1927, the loving son of Fred and Gertrude (Ross) Kuver. Fred served as an Insurance Agent for many years and...
Harold Lewis Myers
Oct 25, 2014
Harold Lewis Myers of Dowling, MI Harold, age 83, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2014 at his residence and with his loving family. Harold, the son of John and Violet (Knauss) Myers, was born on July 28, 1931 in Battle Creek, MI; was a lifetime area resident and a 1949 graduate of Hastings High School. He retired in 1986...
Robert A. Niswander
Oct 25, 2014
Robert Allen "Bob" Niswander, 80, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, October 25, 2014. Bob was born June 6, 1934 in Battle Creek to Ivan and Onalee (Crandell) Niswander. In 1953 Bob met the love of his life, Florence Arvilla Damren. The couple married in 1954. They were together for 60 years until her death in 2013. Bob was also preceded...
Dennis W. Rose
Oct 24, 2014
Dennis W. Rose, age 56, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 24, 2014 at the Kairos Dwelling. Dennis was born June 28, 1958 in Kalamazoo, the son of Jack Rose Sr. and Patricia (Hannah) Rose. Dennis grew up in Kalamazoo and spent a lot of his adult life up North. He was a career pipefitter and worked...
Walter Edward "Ed" Lawrence
Oct 24, 2014
Walter "Ed" Lawrence, Jr. age 80, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, October 24, 2014. Ed was born in Battle Creek on June 29, 1934, the loving son of Walter E. and Helen (Oliver) Lawrence Sr. Ed graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School with the Class of 1952 and furthered his education at Western Michigan University...
Harriett Louise Brandli (Johnson)
Oct 23, 2014
Harriett Louise Brandli (Johnson), of Bellevue, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI, Harriett, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter Sally's residence on Thursday morning, October 23, 2014. Harriett, the daughter of Emil J. and Laura (Rice) Brandli, was born on June 14, 1925 in Battle Creek; was a lifetime resident and a 1944 graduate...
Joyce A. Rush
Oct 22, 2014
Joyce A. Rush, 79, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Albion, Michigan on September 10, 1935, the loving daughter of Herbert and Elzora (Bergstresser) DeLano. Joyce was a graduate of Lakeview High School and obtained an associate degree in accounting at Western Michigan University. She retired as an...
Orlean Steinbacher
Oct 21, 2014
Orlean Steinbacher, 85, of Battle Creek died at Best Care Plus Living Center East in Marshall, MI on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Orlean was born August 26, 1929 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to Stark and Carie (Webb) Lambert. She was orphaned at the age of five, and was raised by Lillian Farley, her aunt and sister of Carie Lambert. Orlean grew...
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