Obituaries
Tara N. Norton
Sep 15, 2014
Tara N. Norton, age 40, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday morning, September 15, 2014. She was born in Battle Creek on March 1, 1974, the loving daughter of Michael L. and Ann E. (Leutholtz) Johnston and graduated from the Bedford Bible Church School.Tara married the "Love of Her Life", Greg...
Virginia Lee Riddle
Sep 13, 2014
Virginia Lee Riddle, 74, of Battle Creek, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born December 30, 1939, the daughter of Carl and LaMoyne (Hall) Babcock. She graduated from Pennfield High School in 1958. She originally worked at Leila Hospital until she was united in marriage to Robert...
Michael S. Kirk
Sep 12, 2014
Michael S. Kirk, age 49, of Portage, passed away Friday afternoon, September 12, 2014 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Facility in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on September 29, 1964, and was the loving son of Lawrence A. and Susanne M. (Hubbard) Kirk, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army.Michael is survived by...
Madalyn "Gene" Simmons
Sep 11, 2014
Madalyn "Gene" Simmons, 86, formerly of Battle Creek died in Graniteville, SC on Thursday, September 11, 2014.Madalyn "Gene" Rose Simmons was born in Dearborn, MI on February 18, 1928 to Charles Lawrence Rose and Maude Gay Joy Rose. She joined two sisters, Shirley Rose (Gjukis) and Carol Rose (Polischuck)-now deceased. Her father, Charles died when Gene was a toddler. The...
Robert James Frazier
Sep 9, 2014
Robert J. Frazier, 91, of Battle Creek died at Brookdale Senior Living Clare Bridge Cottage on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Robert was born August 18, 1923, in Battle Creek, Michigan to John B. and Cecile (Dacon) Frazier. Bob grew up in Battle Creek and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He then honorably served his country with...
Gerald Keith "Jerry" "Bud" De Ryder
Sep 9, 2014
Gerald Keith "Jerry" "Bud" DeRyder of Kalamazoo (Richland Township), MI Gerald Keith DeRyder, a retired Assistant Director with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (formerly the U.S. General Accounting Office - GAO), entered Heaven on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Gerald joined the GAO in 1957 and served with distinction in Southern California, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Gerald was born on...
Nora Christina (Lake) Stafford
Sep 8, 2014
Nora Christina (Lake) Stafford of Augusta, MI Nora, age 89, died Monday, September 8, 2014 with her family by her side, following a brief illness. Nora, the daughter of Foster and Mae (Sprague) Lake, was born on May 8, 1925 in Muir, MI. She was employed at Shakespeare's, the Kellogg Company, Richland Plastics and Fort Custer State Home. Her place...
Norma Jean (Van Drasek) Hastings
Sep 8, 2014
Norma Jean (Van Drasek) Hastings of Kalamazoo (Comstock Township), MI Norma, age 81, died Monday afternoon, September 8, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo following a medical procedure. Norma, the daughter of A.R. and Marian (Yates) Van Drasek, was born on January 25, 1933 in Watervliet, MI; was a 1951 graduate of Watervliet High School and received an Secretarial Degree...
Verda L. Himebaugh
Sep 6, 2014
Verda L. Himebaugh, age 89, of Battle Creek died Saturday morning, September 6, 2014 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born in Battle Creek on May 27, 1925, the loving daughter of Clifford W. and Vera L. (Bricker) Himebaugh and graduated from Lakeview High School. Verda retired from Clark Equipment after several years of faithful service.Verda was...
Wayne Robert Shoup
Sep 5, 2014
Wayne Robert Shoup, age 96, of Battle Creek died Friday afternoon, September 5, 2014. He was born in Battle Creek on September 9, 1917, the loving son of Leonard and Helen (Fry) Shoup and graduated from Gull Lake Schools. Wayne co-owned and operated Shoup's Marathon with his son, Mike for more than 20 years. After retiring from his business, Wayne...
Emily Marie Thomas
Sep 4, 2014
Emily Marie Thomas, 62, of Battle Creek, Michigan was called home by the Lord after a brave battle with cancer on Thursday, September 4, 2014, with her sons at her bedside.She was born April 21, 1952 in Cumberland, Maryland to David and Beatrice (Tubbs) Thomas. Emily grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Emily is...
Roberta A. Moorhead
Sep 4, 2014
Roberta A. Moorhead, 85, formerly of Battle Creek, died at Ingham County Medical Care Facility on Sunday, September 14, 2014.She was born November 16, 1928 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Hamilton C. and Gladys (Snyder) Gillespie. Roberta grew up in Erie, PA., was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Penn State and went on...
Joyce A. Bottom
Sep 3, 2014
Joyce A. Bottom, 55, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born September 1, 1959 in Battle Creek to William and Lillian (Burns) Bottom. Joyce was an employee at the old Dairy Queen across from McCamly Park and cheered up everyone who ate there. Joyce loved to spend time with...
Karl Joseph Albaugh
Sep 3, 2014
Karl J. Albaugh, 79, of Portage and formerly of Battle Creek, died at Bronson in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.He was born April 6, 1935 in Marshall, Michigan to Kenneth and Ruth (Vallaire) Albaugh. Karl was raised in Marshall and was a 1955 graduate of Marshall High School. He served with U.S. Army and was discharged in 1963. Karl...
Donald R. Kemp
Aug 31, 2014
Donald R. Kemp, 64, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Donald was employed over 25 years at the Kellogg Company and retired in 2010. Donald was born January 2, 1950 in Alabaster, Alabama to William and Eloise (Jackson) Kemp, Sr. He grew up in Washington D.C. where Donald was employed as a...
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,...
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