Obituaries

Jan 13, 2013

Loretta A. "Laurette" Hardy, 88, of Battle Creek collapsed at St. Jerome Catholic Church Sunday, January 13, 2013 and was pronounced at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born January 5, 1925 in Willimansett, Massachusetts to Jean Baptiste and Agnes (Coupal) Boisselle. Loretta grew up in Willimansett, MA. While working there in the PX at Westover Air Force Base she met...

Jan 12, 2013

Mattie Ann Williams, 76, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Mattie A. Williams was born on July 30, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI; the daughter of Thomas Brolie and Mary Lee (Jones) Richardson. She received her education through the Battle Creek Public...

Jan 10, 2013

Mary K. Bates, 86, of Battle Creek, died Thursday evening, January 10, 2013 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 29, 1926 the daughter of Jacob and Rose (Madritsch) Millonig. Mary was an accomplished seamstress and throughout the years volunteered her services to many community organizations such...

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 7, 2013

Deana Loiacono, 80, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord and Shepherd on Monday morning, January 7, 2013 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence with her loving family at her side. She was born in Dayton, Tennessee on March 12, 1932 the daughter of George O. and Gladys (Phillips) Wilkey and graduated from Battle Creek Central High...

Jan 6, 2013

Jan 1, 2013

Marion Elizabeth Spencer, went home to Glory on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, four days shy of her 100th birthday. She is survived by a son, Brian Spencer; a daughter, Anita Spencer Anderson and her husband, Glenn Anderson; five grandchildren, Lynn Spencer Booker, Alan Anderson, Jill Spencer, Karen Anderson Ruby and Daniel Spencer; 12 great-grandchildren and two very special nieces, Evelyn...

Dec 31, 2012

Dec 30, 2012

Dec 28, 2012

Clyde W. Sears, Jr., age 61, of Byron Center, MI, formerly of Battle Creek, MI, died unexpectedly Friday, December 28, 2012, at his residence. Clyde, the son of Clyde W. and Beverly L. (Bennett) Sears, was born on October 5, 1951 in Battle Creek. He was a 1969 graduate of Battle Creek Harper Creek High School and attended Kellogg Community...

Dec 26, 2012

Sally Anne Atchley, 53, of Battle Creek died at the home of her sister after a long illness on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.Sally was born in Battle Creek on December 4, 1959, to James R. and Virginia E. (Bates) Atchley. She attended St. Philip and Battle Creek Central High Schools. Sally was employed in production at American Fibrit. Surviving are...

Jan 18, 2012

Janelle Lynn (Poyser) Edgell, 55, of Battle Creek, died Friday, January 18, 2012 at the Bronson Battle Creek. At the request of the family cremation has taken place, no visitation is planned and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2012 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, with Rev. Gregory R. Wolfe of the...

Oct 10, 2011

Cass J. Kershaw, 70, who died at home, Monday, October 10, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was much loved as a husband, father, papa and friend. Cass was an only child, born to Mary and Dr. Cass Kershaw. His father was a veterinarian and his father's animal hospital was attached to the home where Cass grew up, providing him...

Aug 12, 2010

William Carl "Bill" Murphy of Moran, MI and formerly of Portage, MI Bill, age 80,died on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at his residence. Bill, the son of Gibson and Margaret (Hazen) Murphy, was born on May 2, 1930 in Otsego, MI. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a Seaman Apprentice and furthered his sea career...

Mar 27, 2009

Richard J. "Dick" Barnes was born in Battle Creek on October 26, 1950 the son of Cecil N. and Madaline M. (Herrmann) Barnes and graduated from Lakeview High School where he was a stand out wrestler & athlete in 1968. Dick faithfully served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army-Special Forces from 1968 to 1976. Dick had...

Sep 18, 2008

LuAnn "Lu" Barnes-Williams, 53, of Portage and formerly of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on November 22, 1954 the daughter of Ralph Jr. and Elizabeth "Jo" (McDaniel) Barnes and graduated from Lakeview High...