Obituaries
Joyce Hall
Jun 10, 2014
Joyce Marie Hall, 81, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, after a short illness.She was born on June 24, 1932, in Ceresco, MI, the only child of Orvie "Bill" and Lila (Miller) Hall. She grew up in Wattles Park and attended school in the Ceresco and Marshall area. In...
Charles Richard "Dick" Coon
Jun 10, 2014
Dick Coon died suddenly on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at home recovering from recent heart surgery. He was born March 11, 1943 in Battle Creek to Charles E. and Betty J. (Buchfink) Coon. Dick graduated from Lakeview High School and then attended KCC. Dick retired in 2011 after devoting 47 years to running and operating his family business of Lakeview...
Elaine E. Kyser
Jun 9, 2014
Elaine E. Kyser, 74, passed away at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care Residence on Monday, June 9, 2014.Elaine was born October 20, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Clifford and Anna (Jakola) Stevens. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1957 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Elaine married Keith C. Kyser June 8, 1957 in Battle...
David Spencer
Jun 9, 2014
David Spencer, 76, of Battle Creek, died June 9, 2014. David was born April 23, 1938 in Chesterfield, SC to Thomas and Daisey (Hillian) Spencer. He graduated from high school and worked various construction jobs, most recently at CNC Construction, where he helped build the Harper Creek High School and Kmart. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards and visiting casinos....
David Louis "Dave" Berlien
Jun 6, 2014
David Louis "Dave" Berlien of Battle Creek, MIDave, age 78, died Friday morning, June 6, 2014 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek, following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family.Dave, the son of Louis M. and Margaret T. (Venn) Berlien, was born on July 16, 1935 in Battle Creek; was a lifetime resident and a 1953...
Jorge Louis Carattini
Jun 5, 2014
Jorge Louis Carattini, age 80, of Southport, NC and formerly of Battle Creek, peacefully passed away Thursday June 5th, 2014 when unable to recover from a sudden & severe stroke. Jorge (George) was born in Puerto Rico, June 10, 1933, to the parents of Rafael Gonzales Carattini & Anna Virginia (Orozco). Jorge was number 4 of 5 siblings & the...
Scott Allen Harrison - Robinson
Jun 4, 2014
Scott Allen Harrison, RN, BSN, age 50 of Battle Creek, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.Scott was born June 18, 1963, in Battle Creek, MI to Sally Kay Harrison. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and was a 1981 graduate of the former Springfield High School. He proudly served...
John M. "Jack" Squier
May 31, 2014
John M. "Jack" Squier, age 86, of Battle Creek died Saturday evening, May 31, 2014. He was born in Battle Creek on October 10, 1927, the loving son of John B. and Marian (Roof) Squier and honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy in 1945 & 1946. Jack retired as Director of Engineering at Clark...
Mary Kay (Roush) Hayes
May 31, 2014
Mary Kay (Roush) Hayes, 74 of Battle Creek, MI and Chattanooga, TN died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 31, 2014.She was born June 13, 1939, in Creal Springs, IL to Jay and Christina (Anderson) Roush. Mary Kay grew up in Mahomet, IL, graduated from Mahomet-Seymour High School and attended Southern Illinois University. Mary Kay Roush was united in marriage...
Frances Walenga
May 31, 2014
Frances J. Walenga, 88, of Richland, died May 31, 2014. Frances was born August 15, 1925 in Grand Rapids to James and Wilhelmina (Keller) Stocks. Frances is survived by six children, Kenneth (Becky) Walenga, Jim (Monica) Walenga, Mary Jane (William) Welker, Sandy Walenga, Diane (Peter) Boers and Linda (Rich) Thatcher; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She especially loved spending time...
Ernestine "Tina" Sanchez
May 31, 2014
Ernestine T. "Tina" Sanchez, age 92, of Battle Creek died Saturday morning, May 31, 2014. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 21, 1921, the daughter of Blas and Guadalupe (Ramos) Trevino. She attended St. Henry's Academy and was a member of the school band, the "Golden Peacocks". After graduation, she worked in an office helping people to...
Alejos Arriaga
May 26, 2014
Alejos "Lee" Arriaga, 52, of Battle Creek, passed away May 26, 2014 at his home. Lee was born October 10, 1961 in San Antonio, TX to Raul and Maria (Hernandez) Arriaga. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and went on to work as an operator as part of the Post Cereal Family for 22 years. He was a...
Kathryn Katie Smith
May 24, 2014
Kathryn Jane "Katie" Smith of Gun Lake (Shelbyville), MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI passed away Saturday May 24, 2014 at the age of 93. Katie was born in 1921 in Pottervillle, MI to Frank Maurer and Jenny (Starkweather) Maurer and was the 5th of seven children. She was married to James Elmer Smith on July 4, 1941 in...
Barbara L. "Barb" Mckale
May 23, 2014
Barbara Lee (Enyart) McKale of Battle Creek passed away May 23, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Barbara was born June 14, 1937 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of James and Martha (Dreps) Enyart. She graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1955 and Magna Cum Laude from Albion College in 1959, majoring in Spanish. While at Albion she played...
Theresa Yvonne (Guehl) Greene
May 22, 2014
Theresa Yvonne Greene, age 81, of Battle Creek died peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, May 22, 2014. She was born in Battle Creek on February 17, 1933, the loving daughter of Anthony H. and Karlene I. (Johnson) Guehl. Theresa graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1951 and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She...
Carolyn Suzanne "Carol" West
May 18, 2014
Carolyn Suzanne "Carol" West, age 67, of Battle Creek and Palmetto, FL passed away at home on May 18, 2014 after a lengthy battle with fallopian tube cancer. Carolyn was born on October 23, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond Woodbridge and Mary Elizabeth (Betty Smith) West. Carolyn grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and Battle Creek where...
Jean A. Stout
May 17, 2014
Jean A. Stout, 57, of Battle Creek, died May 17, 2014. Jean was born June 9, 1956 in South Bend, IN to Roland and Tina McGriff. She graduated high school and went on to take college classes at beauty school. She would later work for many years at Aunt Millie's Bread Company. Jean had many hobbies in life, but especially...
Clarence J. Debruine
May 15, 2014
Clarence J. "Red" DeBruine, 85, of Battle Creek, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2014. Red was born May 5, 1929 in Battle Creek to Lewis and Amelia (Pfennig) DeBruine. He attended Hastings Schools and went on to be a tool and die maker for Michigan Carton and Container Co., retiring after 48 years of dedicated...
Louis John "Louie" Alkema
May 12, 2014
Louis John Alkema of Hickory Corners, MI Louie, age 88, died Monday afternoon, May 12, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family. Louie, the son of John and Ella (Johnson) Alkema, was born on August 3, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Hickory Corners in 1967. He was...
Stephen Douglas "Steve" Smith
May 9, 2014
Stephen Douglas "Steve" Smith of Battle Creek, MI Steve, age 65, died Friday evening, May 9, 2014 at the Boschway Adult Foster Care Home, Battle Creek, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Steve, the son of Harlow D. and Marion I. (Cantrell) Smith, was born on December 25, 1948 in Battle Creek and was a lifetime resident....
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