Obituaries
Elnora M. Kelly
Jan 21, 2014
Elnora M. (Cornelsen-Coffing) Kelly, 83, of Battle Creek, died January 21, 2014 at her home. She was born December 9, 1930 in Isabella, OK to Pete and Elizabeth (Flaming) Cornelsen. She graduated from Southwestern University with a Bachelor's Degree and went on to work as an executive assistant for the U.S. Air Force at the Federal Center. Elnora was a...
Vera V. Case
Jan 20, 2014
Vera Viola Case, age 87, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Monday morning, January 20, 2014 at the Manor of Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on August 1, 1926, the loving daughter of Leo J. and Florence (Roatch) Bradstreet. Vera retired from Post Cereals in 1988 after more than 25 years of faithful service. Vera is survived...
Robert Jack "Bob" Parker
Jan 20, 2014
Robert Jack "Bob" Parker, 82 of Battle Creek died at Care Community on Monday, January 20, 2014. Bob was born September 1, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Christopher and Helen (Coyn) Parker. He grew up in Battle Creek, graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and then served with the United States Marines. He retired from Post Division of...
Richard A. Popenhagen
Jan 19, 2014
Richard A. Popenhagen, 82, of Battle Creek, passed away from a sudden illness, January 19, 2014. Richard was born December 14, 1931 in Battle Creek to Donald and Bertha (VanWormer) Popenhagen. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later worked for the Columbia Sheet Metal Company. Richard enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, bike riding and canoeing....
Beatrice E. "B" Rosenbaum
Jan 18, 2014
Beatrice E. "B" Rosenbaum, age 105, of Battle Creek passed away on January 18, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek. Beatrice was born in Coleman, MI on July 2, 1908. At age 13, she went to live on the William Collins farm near Vicksburg, MI. On the farm, she came to love so much, she learned the farm life and joys...
Donald "Don" Hanna
Jan 18, 2014
Donald C. Hanna, 93, of Battle Creek died January 18, 2014 at NorthPointe Woods Assisted Living. He was born March 2, 1920 in Bedford Township the oldest son of Glenn and Ruby (Miller) Hanna. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1937 and enlisted in the US Navy in 1941. Don served aboard the Destroyer Escort Earl V....
Kathleen E. Womack
Jan 16, 2014
Kathleen Ellen Womack, 72, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, surrounded by her family. She was born October 19, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Maxwell and Edith (Pajot) Abbott. Kathleen moved to Battle Creek with her family in the early 1950's. She was a 1959 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School; raised her family;...
Beverly Jean Sajtar
Jan 15, 2014
BEVERLY "BEV" JEAN (ERARD) SAJTAR died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 15, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Bev was born on December 23, 1929, to Lee E. and Ione J. (Boyd) Erard in Battle Creek. She was a lifelong Battle Creek resident who thoroughly enjoyed life and helping others; she had a strong faith in God and...
Lloyd Andrew "Andy" Wicklund
Jan 14, 2014
Lloyd Andrew "Andy" Wicklund of Tekonsha, MI and formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Andy, age 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 14, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo following a courageous fight against cancer. Andy, the son of Lloyd Arthur and Julia Marie (Ralph) Wicklund, was born on February 26, 1948 in Tacoma, WA and was a 1966 graduate of...
Julia Bradford-Griffen
Jan 13, 2014
Julia Bradford-Griffen, age 95, of McDonough, Georgia and formerly of Battle Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 13, 2014. She was born in Hollandale, Mississippi on October 20, 1918, the loving daughter of Walter and Emma (Sapps) Lick. In 1936, Julia married John Stricker Bradford, and they shared 57 wonderful years until he...
Joanie Woods
Jan 12, 2014
V. Joan "Joanie" Woods, 82, of Coldwater, and formerly of Battle Creek, died Sunday, January 12, 2014. Joanie was born February 17, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to Claude and Lenore (Sweezey) Day. She received a Medical Assistant's Degree from San Bernardino College and worked for various doctor's offices and hospitals throughout her career.Joanie was a dedicated member at Maple United...
Patricia Svekric
Jan 10, 2014
Patricia F. Svekric, age 82, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, January 10th in Bloomington, MN. Pat was born March 17, 1931, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Kosnosky) Raufman and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat received an accounting degree from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. She met her husband Frank of 54 years while working...
Molly Sue (Doran) Cahill
Jan 9, 2014
Molly Sue (Doran) Cahill, of San Diego, CA and formerly of Battle Creek, MI Molly, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2014 with her children at her side. For the past seven years, she was living in Oceanside California, just North of San Diego. Molly S. Doran was born in St. Petersburg FL. in 1927. She was...
Josephine Joy "Jo" Shannon
Jan 8, 2014
Josephine Joy "Jo" Shannon, 81, of Leonidas and formerly of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her home. Jo was born September 8, 1932 in Muddy, IL, the daughter of Hobart A. and Julia A. (Long) Foster. Jo worked at Clark Equipment Company for a few years and at Bailey Park taking tickets; but mostly worked for...
Roger A. Carpenter
Jan 7, 2014
Roger A. Carpenter, age 64, of Swayzee, Indiana and formerly of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, January 7, 2014. He was born in Battle Creek on September 23, 1949, the loving son of John Robert and Lucille (Gainder) Carpenter and graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1968. Roger faithfully served his country as a member...
Laurie A. Geer
Jan 7, 2014
Laurie A. Geer,73, of Kalamazoo passed away at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.She was born September 30, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI to James A. and Faith E. (Winters) MacGregor. Laurie's early years were spent in Kalamazoo, Cascade, and then Delton where she graduated from high school in 1958. After attending W.M.U. for a year, she married her high school...
Jerry Duane Swagler
Jan 6, 2014
Jerry Duane Swagler, 50, of Hickory Corners, died at his mother's home on Monday, January 6, 2013.He was born November 23, 1963, to Travis Stanton and Donna Jean (Cramer) Swagler in Battle Creek, MI. He was a lifelong Hickory Corners resident and was a 1982 graduate of Gull Lake High School. Jerry was employed as a manager at Dockmaster in...
Sally Jene (Fletcher) Gipson
Jan 6, 2014
Sally Jene (Fletcher) Gipson of Battle Creek, MI Sally, age 73, went to be with her Lord Monday evening, January 6, 2014 at her son's residence and surrounded by her loving family. Sally, the daughter of McKinley and Reva (Lykins) Fletcher, was born in Salyersville, Kentucky, on April 5, 1940. Surviving siblings include Junior Perkins, Bonnie Roark, Cash Fletcher, Wince...
Gordon C. "Gordy" Bishop
Jan 4, 2014
Gordon C. "Gordy" Bishop of Springfield, MI Gordy, age 93, died Saturday evening, January 4, 2014 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, Battle Creek, MI. Gordy, the son of Marion C. and Cora M. (Hart) Bishop, was born on September 9, 1920 in Battle Creek and was a lifetime resident. He served his country honorably during World War II in...
Valentine "Val" Tower
Jan 3, 2014
Valentine Julia "Val" Tower,of Battle Creek, passed away on January 3, 2014, at her home, after a short illness. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Rothbury, Michigan to the late John and Mary Mezyk. Val graduated in 1942 and married her husband, Harold Arthur Tower, in June, 1944. She worked secretarial positions in finance and accounting. Val retired...
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