Obituaries
Coleen June (Crooks) Blayden
Aug 29, 2014
Coleen June (Crooks) Blayden of Augusta, MI Coleen, age 80, died Friday morning, August 29, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness. Coleen, the daughter of Harlow and Melvine (Girton) Crooks, was born on March 15, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI and was a graduate of Ottawa High School of Grand Rapids. She and her husband,...
Garald A. "Bud" Barton
Aug 28, 2014
Garald A. Barton Jr. "Bud", born September 13, 1923 in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on August 28, 2014, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 90. Garald was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. After graduation he went to work for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company.In February 1943, Garald...
James G. "Jim" O'Neill
Aug 27, 2014
James G. "Jim" O'Neill, age 81, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday evening, August 27, 2014. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on September 13, 1932, the loving son of James H. and Mary E. (Gilbertson) O'Neill. Jim faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy and retired from Grand Trunk Railroad after more than...
Thomas E. Brauer
Aug 23, 2014
Thomas E. Brauer, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence.Tom was born November 5, 1934 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of the late John Brauer and Madelon (Robinson) Brauer. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, and went on to serve in the U.S....
Freddie D. Kelly-Williams
Aug 22, 2014
Freddie D. Kelly-Williams, age 62, of Battle Creek passed away Friday evening, August 22, 2014. She was born in Battle Creek on April 23, 1952, the loving daughter of Henry and Bea W. (Ford) Kelly. Over the years, Freddie worked as an RN at the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center and many area nursing homes. She enjoyed cooking, fishing,...
Phyllis J. Spenelli
Aug 19, 2014
Phyllis J. Spenelli, age 83, of Battle Creek died Tuesday evening, August 19, 2014. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on October 12, 1930, the loving daughter of Don F. and Mable K. (Vencill) Bennett. Phyllis attended the Indianapolis State School for the Deaf, the Detroit Day School for the Deaf and graduated from McKenzie High School in Detroit. She...
Jimmie "Sherri" Preston
Aug 18, 2014
Jimmie S. Preston (Sherri), 48, of Battle Creek died suddenly August 18, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek. Jimmie was born July 2, 1966 in Dallas TX., the daughter of Jimmy and Shirley (Bright) Preston.She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, the casino, family gathering's, but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a very outgoing...
James Norman "Jim" Adams
Aug 17, 2014
James Norman Adams of Battle Creek, MI Jim, age 77, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 17, 2014 at the Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, Battle Creek with Paula, Jeff and Nick at his side. Jim, the son of Paul and Chloe (Rodgers) Adams, was born on February 8, 1937 in Coldwater, MI and was a 1956 graduate of Coldwater High School....
Jane L. (Hilliar) Faurot
Aug 15, 2014
Jane L. Faurot, 95, of Battle Creek, died Friday, August 15, 2014 at Bickford Cottage. Jane was born December 1, 1918 in Superior, Wisconsin to Lynn and Alice (Jackman) Hilliar. She moved to Michigan as a child and lived in Detroit, Coldwater, Hillsdale and Jackson. Jane was a 1936 graduate of Jackson High School and came to Battle Creek in...
Alice Jane Godde
Aug 13, 2014
Alice Jane Godde, of Pennfield Twp., was born August 22, 1924 in Lowell, Vegenees Township, MI and graduated from High School in Lowell, MI. She died at Legacy at the Oaks on August 13, 2014 at the age of 89. She was loved and cherished by everyone. Alice was born Alice Jane VanDeusen and was the adopted-daughter, at age 2,...
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...
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