Obituaries
Sandra K. Swarms
Sep 18, 2014
Sandra K. Swarms, 69, of Hickory Corners, died September 18, 2014. Sandra was born August 11, 1945 in Kalamazoo to Henry and Maxine (Selbee) Pape. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and went on to work at the UpJohn Company for many years, before retiring in 2004. Sandra enjoyed tracking family lineage, taking pictures, and gardening.Sandra is survived by...
Ronald Lynn Mowrey
Sep 16, 2014
Ronald L. Mowrey, 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Battle Creek on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.Ron was born September 3, 1948 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harvey L. and Anna E. (Bakkila) Mowrey. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army, during the...
Joseph G. Sandovale
Sep 16, 2014
Joseph G. Sandovale, 83, of Kalamazoo, and formerly of Battle Creek, died September 16, 2014. Joe was born November 13, 1930 in Pearland, TX to Fidel and Sarah Sandoval. Joe served his country honorably in two different tours with the U.S. Army. Joe was a salesman in the insurance industry for many years and was a truck driver later in...
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...
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