Obituaries
Lucile A. Hoffman
Feb 14, 2014
Lucile A. Hoffman, 95, of Augusta, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. She was born August 5, 1918 to Lewis and Goldie (Buxton) McIntyre. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1938 and worked 22 years at the Brook Lodge for the UpJohn Company, retiring in 1979. She was a long time member at...
Beatrice "Bea" Lucille Miller
Feb 14, 2014
Beatrice "Bea" Lucille Miller of Kalamazoo, MI Bea, age 72, passed away on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence of Kalamazoo and was surrounded by her loving family. Bea, the daughter of Carl and Emma (Schwalm) Marotzke, was born on January 28, 1942 in Burton Township of Genesee County, MI and she attended Handy High School...
Christopher "Chris" Jon Cornwell
Feb 13, 2014
Christopher "Chris" Jon Cornwell of Rahway, NJ and formerly Miami, FL Chris, age 49, of Rahway, NJ and formerly of Miami, FL, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his residence. Chris was born on April 16, 1964 in Battle Creek, MI and was a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School of Nashville, MI. Chris was an International...
Roxanne "Rocky" Walton
Feb 8, 2014
Roxanne Eileen (Schram) Walton Roxanne E. Walton "Rocky" 53, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on Saturday February 8, 2014 at 4:19 pm peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer to be with her savior. Born in San Jose, CA on May 7, 1960, to William A. and Truda May (Roberts) Schram. She...
Virginia M. Hill
Feb 8, 2014
Virginia M. HillBattle Creek With family at her side, Virginia M. Hill, 92, joined her late husband Harold W. Hill on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Virginia was born on Feb. 22, 1921 in Colon, MI to Louis J. and Lillian E. (Monroe) Seitz. She was a 1939 graduate of Union City High School. She married Harold on June 14, 1940,...
Doris Marie David
Feb 5, 2014
Doris Marie David, age 96, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2014 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Pavilion Township, Michigan on August 4, 1917, the loving daughter of Harry O. and Eliza M. (Kelly) Pierce and graduated from Climax-Scotts High School. Doris married George L. David on April 28, 1937;...
Michael "Mike" Pejakovich
Feb 4, 2014
Michael Pejakovich II, age 62, of Franklin, North Carolina and formerly of Battle Creek passed away on February 4, 2014, at the Charles George VA Hospital, Valor Hospice, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born April 1, 1951, in Flint, Michigan, to Michael and Marion Pejakovich, but considered Battle Creek his home town. Michael served his country as a member...
Audree E. Bunce
Feb 3, 2014
Audree E. Bunce, 99, of Battle Creek, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Audree was born June 4, 1914 in North Loup, NE to Bert and Stella (Fuller) Williams. One of 11 children, Audree went on to marry Clair Bunce and the couple raised four children of their own. Clair sadly preceded her in...
Elizabeth J. "Jo" "Boppie" (Barnes) Norr
Feb 3, 2014
Elizabeth J. "Jo" "Boppie" (Barnes) Norr, 84, of Battle Creek died peacefully in Sidney, Ohio on Monday morning February 3, 2014. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on September 29, 1929 the daughter of William D. and Mary E. (McClure) McDaniel. Elizabeth graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis and furthered her education at Butler University. Over the years...
Reverend Hurbert Leon Rayburn
Feb 2, 2014
Reverend Hurbert Leon Rayburn, retired Founder and Pastor of the Dexter lake Church of God, Battle Creek, MI Pastor Rayburn, age 84, died Sunday morning, February 2, 2014, at his residence and surrounded by his loving family. Pastor Rayburn, the son of James R. and Mabel F. (Logan) Rayburn, was born on October 8, 1929 in Florence, AL and moved...
Mary Louise Price
Jan 30, 2014
Mary Louise (Hamilton) Price, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice residence after a short illness. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 26, 1936, daughter of Donald and Margaret (Burchett) Hamilton. Mary married Robert Price on October 19, 1953 in Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Mary Elizabeth (Vandongen) Uldricks
Jan 29, 2014
Mary Elizabeth (VanDongen) Uldricks of Battle Creek, MI Mary, age 82 died Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence of Battle Creek and surrounded by her loving family. Mary, daughter of Frederick and Ruth (Palmer) VanDongen, was born on April 16, 1931 in Battle Creek; was a lifetime area resident and was a 1949 graduate of...
David Samuel Sullivan
Jan 29, 2014
David S. Sullivan, age 61, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Heartland Health Care Center. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 26, 1952. He moved to Battle Creek at the age of two and attended Battle Creek Public Schools. David faithfully served his country as...
Mary Jane Belton
Jan 28, 2014
Mary Jane Belton, 99, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Danville, IL died January 28, 2014. Mary Jane was born July 19, 1914 in Danville, IL to Charles and Nina (Pederson) Walker. She graduated from Danville High School and married John Belton. The couple raised four children, and when Mary Jane was not tending to the house, she was working...
Victor "Vic" Stephen Janson
Jan 28, 2014
Victor "Vic" Stephen Janson of Hastings, MI and formerly of Richland, MI and East Lansing, MI Vic, age 90, died Tuesday morning, January 28, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Vic was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Richland. He loved God and found His presence in the woodlands, on the golf course and...
Dominga Ramos
Jan 24, 2014
Dominga Ramos, age 93, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, January 24, 2014. She was born in Charlotte, Texas on December 20, 1920, the loving daughter of Antonio and Felipa (Guerro) Trevino. Dominga married Alfredo Ramos on January 1, 1940 and came to...
Mabel Ellen (Vickers) "Vicki" Johnson
Jan 23, 2014
Mabel Ellen (Vickers) "Vicki" Johnson of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of the Gull Lake AreaMabel, age 93, died Thursday morning, January 23, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, following a brief illness and surrounded by her loving family. Mabel, the daughter of George W. and Hazel E. (Dawson) Vickers, was born on June 27, 1920 in Gastonville, PA. She...
Justin Scott Wilson
Jan 22, 2014
Infant Justin Scott Wilson, age 2, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Justin was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 27, 2011, to Margaret M. "Maggie" Angelo and Cody Alexander Wilson. Justin is survived by his loving parents; maternal grandparents, Karen and Don Ivens and Michael & Maryann Angelo all of Battle Creek; paternal grandparents, Danielle...
Patrick S. Ferazzi
Jan 21, 2014
Patrick S. Ferazzi, M.D., 90, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.Patrick was born January 15, 1924 in Naples, Italy to Frank and Mary (Terra-nova) Ferazzi. He came to the United States through Ellis Island with his family at the age of 15 months. Patrick grew up in Bayonne,...
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...
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