Obituaries
James Gordon Bennett
Aug 13, 2014
James Gordon Bennett, 86, formerly of Battle Creek died at Nanaw's Place in Denison, Texas on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Jim was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 2, 1928, to Ernest L. and Elva E. (Winterburn) Bennett. He attended Battle Creek Public Schools graduating in 1946. Jim received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a teaching degree from Western...
Susan C. "Sue" Clark
Aug 11, 2014
Susan C. "Sue" Clark of Gull Lake (Richland, MI) Sue, age 65, died Monday morning, August 11, 2014 at her residence and surrounded by her loving family. Sue, the daughter of Lewis and Mildred (Goss) Nagy, was born on June 5, 1949 in Syracuse, NY and moved to Gull Lake in 1975. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from...
Robert William "Bob" Petts
Aug 9, 2014
Robert William "Bob" Petts, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Bob was born January 19, 1928, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Arthur and Myrtle F. (McCune) Petts. He grew up in Bellevue and was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Bob served with the U.S. Navy out of the Great...
Joseph A. "Joe" Markovich
Aug 8, 2014
Joseph A. Markovich July 11, 1942 — August 8, 2014 Though it may be urban legend, it's believed Joseph "Joe" "Jo Jo" Markovich entered this world on July 11, 1942 with a giant grin on his face and a mischievous sparkle in his eyes. For those who knew him, this would come as no surprise. The eldest son of Joseph...
Jerry Lee (Landes) Compton
Aug 8, 2014
Jerry Lee (Landes) Compton, 83, of Battle Creek died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence on Friday, August 8, 2014.Jerry Lee Landes was born February 28, 1931 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Victor and Frances (Johnson) Landes. Jerry grew up in Terre Haute where she graduated from high school. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree at Union Hospital in Terre...
Russell V. "Russ" Pattison
Aug 8, 2014
Russell V. "Russ" Pattison passed away on August 8, 2014, after a long illness at Hospice. He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, on April 9, 1956, but lived much of his life in Battle Creek, MI. He lived in Germany and Belgium as a child; later in Tennessee as a young adult. He is survived by his daughter, La'Passiun Coleman,...
Isabella Dawn Smith
Aug 7, 2014
Isabella Dawn Smith, beautiful infant daughter of Billy Joe Smith, sadly passed away on Thursday evening, August 7, 2014. Isabella was born in Battle Creek on April 25, 2014. She is survived by her mom, Billy Joe Smith; brother, Crusito Josiah Ariza; her sister, Lilliana Leyah Smith; grandmother, Dawn Smith; great-grandmother, Katherine Smith; Godmother, Kayla Hammons; aunts, Jessicah Lynn Smith,...
Andrea Louise Risdon
Aug 7, 2014
Andrea Louise Risdon of Gull Lake (Richland, MI) Andrea, age 57, died unexpectedly at home in Richland on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on November 27, 1956 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William A. and Bette K. (Wilson) Risdon. Andrea was a 1974 graduate of Dawn Treader High School in Kalamazoo and received her Associate's Degree from...
Beverly J. Doane
Aug 6, 2014
Beverly Jean (Imus) Doane, 78, of Battle Creek, died August 6, 2014 surrounded by her family. Beverly was born January 18, 1936 in Battle Creek to Homer and Gladys (Little) Imus. She graduated from Lakeview High School and worked for Harper Creek Schools as a bus driver, at Kresge Dime Store and McClunnis Dime Store.Beverly was involved in many activities....
James R. "Jim" Norris
Aug 5, 2014
James R. Norris, 79, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.Jim was born in Alpine, Tennessee on August 19, 1934, to Alvin T. and Maude (Copeland) Norris. He came to Battle Creek with his family as a young boy. Jim was a 1953 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He was employed briefly...
Walter E. East
Aug 5, 2014
Walter E. East, 84, of Richland, passed away on August 5, 2014. He was born in Kalamazoo on February 27, 1930, the son of Benjamin and Katherine (McNees) East. Walt graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School before serving his country as an Army Sergeant in the Korean War during 1951-52. He was wounded during service and was awarded the Purple...
Mary "Margaret" King Trepanier
Aug 4, 2014
Mary "Margaret" King Trepanier, age 89,a resident of the Legacy at The Oaks, Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 4, 2014. She was born in Homer, Michigan on July 28, 1925, the loving daughter of Glen F. and Mary L. (Daniel) Cunningham and graduated from Tekonsha High School. Margaret enjoyed cooking, sewing, spending time with her daughter,...
George A. Torrey
Aug 4, 2014
George A. Torrey, age 95, of Climax died peacefully on Monday morning, August 4, 2014. He was born in Cressey, Michigan on September 9, 1918, the loving son of George E. and Gladys Mary (Allison) Torrey. George served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during WWII. In 1980, he retired after more than 31 years...
Louis Edwin "Lou" Onofrio
Aug 3, 2014
Louis Edwin "Lou" Onofrio, 86 of Richland, Michigan died suddenly, Sunday evening, August 3, 2014, at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lou was born Aug 23, 1927 in South Haven, Michigan to parents Pat Onofrio and Dessie (Abbott) Onofrio. He graduated from South Haven High School, honorably served in the United States Navy and graduated from Western Michigan...
Audrey Rose Morgan
Jul 31, 2014
Audrey R. Morgan, 96, of Springfield, passed away at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, surrounded and comforted by her loving family, on Thursday, July 31, 2014.Audrey was born April 26, 1918, in Dayton, Tennessee to John E. and Edith (Schrimpsher) Newby. She grew up in Dayton and came to Battle Creek in 1950. Audrey married Melvin David Morgan June 2,...
David H. Crawshaw
Jul 29, 2014
David H. CrawshawKalamazoo, MI David passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence at the age of 74. He was born May 23, 1940 in Swickley, PA, the son of the late Bradley Wilde Crawshaw and Virginia (Cochran) Crawshaw. While attending High School in Mercer, PA, he played baseball and was a star basketball player,...
Sheryl J. Wade
Jul 28, 2014
Sheryl J. Wade, 56, of Battle Creek, died July 28, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sheryl was born November 26, 1957 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Bill and Gaynell (Allred) Burt. Sheryl married Kenneth Wade on November 10, 1994, in Bedford, MI. She devoted her entire life to raising her family. Sheryl enjoyed gardening and especially...
Arvil Dee "Jonesy" Jones
Jul 28, 2014
Arvil Dee "Jonesy" Jones, Jr., 82, of Augusta went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 28, 2014, at home, in the loving care of his family.Arvil was born May 27, 1932, the son of Arvil and Ethel (Ford) Jones in Marmaduke, Arkansas. Arvil was the eldest of two children. Arvil moved to Michigan in...
Alora Mae Wemple
Jul 28, 2014
Alora Mae Wemple, 85, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2014, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility.She was born in Fort McKinley, Ohio, on February 7, 1929, to Leonard and Garnet (Eubank) Judy. After the passing of her parents, she moved to Battle Creek to live with an aunt, Olive Rochelle. Alora...
James Tarrall Stephens
Jul 25, 2014
James Tarral Stephens Sr., 77 of Punta Gorda, Fl. and formerly of Battle Creek, MI died peacefully at home in Florida on Friday, July 25, 2014.Jim was born August 27, 1936 in Perry FL, to Odell and Shellie (Kinsey) Stephens. He grew up in Ft. Pierce, Florida where he also attended high school. He owned and operated Discount Service Heating...
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