Obituaries
Blaine A. Prior
Jul 24, 2015
Blaine Anthony Prior, 61, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2015. Blaine was born October 25, 1953 in Battle Creek to John and Shirley (Roebuck) Prior. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971, attended K.C.C. and graduated from Western Michigan University, while making the Dean's List. He worked at Michigan National Bank and then Behnke Trucking for...
Michael W. Tadman
Jul 23, 2015
Michael Tadman, 55, of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23rd, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a gifted musician with a kind soul. His music came from the very depths of him. He played keyboard with several bands in the Midwest, including The Scene,...
Walter A. Thunder
Jul 23, 2015
Walter A. Thunder, 87, of Battle Creek died after a brief illness at Home on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born October 8, 1927 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek to Walter S. and Madge (Joy) Thunder. Walter attended school in Chicago before returning to Battle Creek. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Navy in the Marshall Islands....
William Everett "Bill" Wolfe
Jul 22, 2015
William E. "Bill" Wolfe, 86 of Battle Creek passed on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.Bill was born October 27, 1928 in Springdale, Arkansas to James William and Mamie Elizabeth (George) Wolfe. There he attended school and worked on the family farm and sawmill. Bill honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He moved to Michigan...
Jane M. Small
Jul 22, 2015
Jane Margaret Small, 89, of Battle Creek, after fighting cancer for 5 months, died Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd at Bronson At Home Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born March 17, 1926, in Saginaw, the daughter of George and Zelma (Schultz) Salmer. She graduated from Saginaw High School. She married her "prince charming" William A. Small on June 12, 1948,...
Ellen M. Ensign
Jul 22, 2015
Ellen M. Ensign, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 22, 2015. She was born in Manistee, Michigan on December 13, 1936, the loving daughter of Clarence H. and Julia (Graczyk) Shunneson. Ellen graduated from Manistee High School and furthered her education at K.C.C. receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Ellen worked for many...
Lawrence "Larry" "Moe" Douville
Jul 21, 2015
Lawrence A. "Larry" "Moe" Douville, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015. He was born in Pequaming, Michigan on July 27, 1936, the loving son of Lawrence L. and Aurelia E. (Hansen) Douville, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. Larry retired in 1988 as the 5th District Inspector...
Robert D. Burroughs
Jul 21, 2015
Robert D. "Bob" Burroughs, 95, of Kalamazoo, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born June 6, 1920 in Chicago to Charles and Mabel (Catherman) Burroughs. He graduated from Otsego High School in 1939 and attended Cal-Tech to become a Master Aviation Mechanic. He also served in the United States Air Force and...
Barbara Joan Shedd
Jul 21, 2015
Barbara Joan Shedd, age 65, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, July 21, 2015. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 24, 1949, the loving daughter of Albert L. and Blondell (Roberts) Greer. Barbara graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1968, and furthered her...
Alice Marie (Riter) Paul
Jul 21, 2015
Alice Marie (Riter) Paul of Battle Creek, MI Alice, age 67, died Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015 at the Laurels of Bedford, Battle Creek. Alice, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Bailey) Riter, was born in Alma, MI on August 14, 1947. She absolutely loved Bingo and loved seeing and spending time with her children and grandchildren especially at the...
Russell H. "Russ" Hawthorne
Jul 20, 2015
Russell H. "Russ" Hawthorne, age 86, of Bellevue died Monday morning, July 20, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Hastings, Michigan on June 1, 1929, the loving son of Charles B. and Mary E. Hawthorne and graduated from Hastings High School. A Purple Heart recipient, Russ faithfully served his country as a member of the...
Mabel G. "Dolly" (Goss) Martin
Jul 19, 2015
Mabel G. "Dolly" Martin of Battle Creek, MI Dolly, age 84, passed away Sunday evening, July 19, 2015 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by her loving family. Dolly, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Swartz) Goss was born in Marietta, PA on June 4, 1931 and moved to Battle Creek in 1963 with...
Dorcas E. (Beckett) "Pinky" Harris
Jul 19, 2015
Dorcas E. (Beckett) "Pinky" Harris, 90, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died at The Legacy at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods on Sunday, July 19, 2015.Dorcas was born June 27, 1925 in Battle Creek the daughter of Clyde E. and Ruth E. (Wemple) Beckett. She was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. During high school she worked...
Norma Jean (Perkins) Davenport
Jul 19, 2015
Norma Jean (Perkins) Davenport of Kalamazoo, MI, Norma, age 71, died Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2015 at Kairos Dwelling Hospice Residence of Kalamazoo, following a brief illness. Norma, the daughter of Harold Edward and Ruby Lorraine (Schmidt) Perkins, was born in Kalamazoo on February 2, 1944; was a lifetime area resident and 1962 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School. She graduated...
Evelyn M. Fleece
Jul 18, 2015
Evelyn Fleece-Congdon of Augusta, age 91, passed away at Laurels of Bedford on July 18, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving and caring person. She was born in Jackson, Mich., on November 22, 1923, and attended Jackson High School. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. Her loving husband, Gordon Congdon, survives. Evelyn was...
Betty Jean (Knott) Knafel
Jul 15, 2015
Betty Jean (Knott) Knafel of Richland, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI, Betty, age 84, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, July 15, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by her loving family. Betty, the daughter of Raymond C. and Helen M. (Hartman) Knott, was born in Fort Wayne, IN on September 13, 1930 and moved to Battle Creek...
John Maurice "Jack" Schoder
Jul 14, 2015
John Maurice "Jack" Schoder of Battle Creek, MI Jack, age 67, died Tuesday evening, July 14, 2015 after having complications associated with a heart attack on July 10th. Jack, the son of Paul and Jean (Damon) Schoder, was born in Battle Creek on December 2, 1947; he was a lifetime area resident and 1965 graduate of St. Phillip Catholic High...
William J. "Fr. Fitz" Fitzgerald
Jul 14, 2015
Msgr. William J. Fitzgerald was born on January 17, 1931, in Pinckney, MI, the son of William and Florence (Funsch) Fitzgerald. His early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse. His seminary formation occurred at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit and St. John Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, MI; later he did graduate studies at Michigan State University."Father Fitz" was ordained...
Donald J. "Don" West
Jul 13, 2015
Donald J. "Don" West, age 84, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2015. He was born in Battle Creek on March 17, 1931, the loving son of Ernest and Faye West and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1949. Don furthered his education at Michigan State University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree...
Jerry Bruce Couch
Jul 12, 2015
Jerry Bruce Couch, age 68, of Augusta, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 12, 2015 quietly at home. Jerry was born December 20, 1946.Jerry worked in the food service industry, Kalamazoo Plug Company and general lawn service during his lifetime. Jerry was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Augusta.Jerry is survived by his...
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