Obituaries

Nicole C. Gates

Nicole C. Gates

Jul 23, 2014

Nicole Crystine Gates, 27, of Hastings and formerly of Battle Creek died Wednesday, July 23, 2014.Nicole was born June 28, 1987 in Battle Creek, MI to Ronald A. and Wendy Diane (Adams) Gates. She grew up in Battle Creek, attended Lamora Park Elementary, Northwestern Junior High School and was a member of the 2005 Battle Creek Central High School Class....

George E. Dowling

George E. Dowling

Jul 22, 2014

George E. Dowling, 79, of Hastings, died July 22, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. George was born August 10, 1934 in Augusta to Edmond and Marguriet (Meachin) Dowling. He served honorably in U.S. Army as a Cpl. during the Korean War in the 89th Tank Battalion. He worked at Globe Construction for 31 years as a...

Ruthann (Smith) Bucksot

Ruthann (Smith) Bucksot

Jul 22, 2014

Ruthann (Smith) Bucksot of Ellettsville, IN Ruthann, age 77, died Tuesday evening, July 22, 2014 at Bloomington (IN) Hospital following an 11 month illness and surrounded by her loving family. Ruthann, the daughter of Granvil and Lily Mae (Russell) Smith, was born March 6, 1937 in Kokomo, IN. She was a 1954 graduate of Kokomo High School and moved to...

Mark R. Trompeter

Mark R. Trompeter

Jul 21, 2014

Mark R. Trompeter of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Elmhurst, IL, Mark, age 54, died Monday morning, July 21, 2014 at his residence following a courageous battle with brain cancer and surrounded by his loving family. Mark, the son of Robert E. and Anne V. (Torney) Trompeter, was born on June 25, 1960 in Elmhurst, IL. Mark was the 6th...

Cheryel Lois Yingling

Cheryel Lois Yingling

Jul 20, 2014

Cheryel Lois Yingling, age 72, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, July 20, 2014.She was born September 5, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles William and Alma (Heflin) Emery. Cheryel was a graduate of Medeira High School. Cheryel was a devoted member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for Vacation Bible School, served...

Josephine M. Jones

Josephine M. Jones

Jul 19, 2014

Josephine M. Jones, 94, died July 19, 2014, at The Oaks, her home since August 1, 2013. Jo was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, living at her Beadle Lake house for the last 70 years. She was born November 8, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle Rambow. Jo graduated front Battle Creek Central in 1938 and was employed...

Serah "Chris" Mcgough

Serah "Chris" Mcgough

Jul 16, 2014

"Chris" Serah Christene McGough, 78, of Comstock, died July 15, 2014 at her home. She was born March 20, 1936 the daughter of Elmer and Lena (Holcomb) Stanford in Sulligent Alabama. She lived in the Battle Creek area most of her life and was a cofounder of the Church of Christ, Marshall.Chris was a nurse aid working for Senior Services...

Nella Kathleen "Nell" (Simmons) Coyle

Nella Kathleen "Nell" (Simmons) Coyle

Jul 16, 2014

Nella "Nell" Kathleen Simmons Coyle, of Hilton Head Island, SC and formerly of Battle Creek, MI, Nell, age 91, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Nell was born August 8, 1922, in Cadiz, KY, the daughter of Arthur W. and Alma R. (Dawson) Simmons. She graduated from Jefferson School of Nursing in Battle Creek and later received her certification as an...

William Lounsbury "Bill" Wiederhold

William Lounsbury "Bill" Wiederhold

Jul 15, 2014

William Lounsbury "Bill" Wiederhold of Comstock Township, MI and formerly of Topeka, KS, Bill, age 88, died Tuesday morning, July 15, 2014 at the Kairos Dwelling Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness. Bill, the son of Rudolph and Margaret (Cars) Wiederhold and a direct descendant of Paul Revere, was born on August 19, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, NY....

Katherine F. "Kay" Hodgson

Katherine F. "Kay" Hodgson

Jul 12, 2014

Katherine Frances "Kay" Hodgson, 89, of Gull Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling. Kay was born in Windsor, VT to Floyd and Lillian (Bigelow) Ramsdell on December 8, 1924. She grew up in Meredith, New Hampshire and was a 1942 graduate of Meredith High School, Meredith, NH. Kay earned her Registered Nursing Degree from Laconia...

James "Jim" Franklin Hughes

James "Jim" Franklin Hughes

Jul 10, 2014

James "Jim" Franklin Hughes, age 80, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord on Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. He was born in Daysville, TN on November 10, 1933, the loving son of George and Florence (Miller) Hughes. After graduating high school, Jim faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army between the Korean...

Jean Mary (Koestner) Branson

Jean Mary (Koestner) Branson

Jul 5, 2014

Jean Mary (Koestner) Branson of Richland, MI, Jean, age 92, died Saturday morning, July 5, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI and surrounded by her loving children. Jean, the daughter of John P. and Ina I. (Keller) Koestner, was born on March 8, 1922 in Kalamazoo; she was a lifetime area resident and a 1939 graduate of St....

Martha L. (Smith) Mills

Martha L. (Smith) Mills

Jul 4, 2014

Martha L. (Smith) Mills of Augusta, MI Martha, age 79, died the afternoon of the 4th of July, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness. Martha, the daughter of Fred and Edith (Evans) Smith, was born on December 4, 1934 in Battle Creek, MI; she was a lifetime area resident and 1952 graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High...

Dearle "D" Ruger

Dearle "D" Ruger

Jul 1, 2014

DeArle "D" Ruger, 69, of Battle Creek, died July 1, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 2, 1945 the son of Clarence S. and D. Doreen (Shaffer) Ruger. He is survived by two children; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister and two brothers. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Martha G. (Green) Clark

Martha G. (Green) Clark

Jun 30, 2014

Martha G. (Green) Clark of Battle Creek, MI, and formerly of Bedford Township, MI Martha, age 92, died Monday morning, June 30, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, following a three week illness. Martha, the daughter of Herbert C. and Hazel (Colles) Green, was born on February 22, 1922 in Bedford, MI; was a lifetime area resident and a graduate...

Mynard L. Zender

Mynard L. Zender

Jun 28, 2014

Mynard L. Zender, age 90, of Battle Creek died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on October 4, 1923, the loving son of Mynard L. and Helen (Schneider) Zender. He faithfully served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. Mynard worked as...

Nila H. Corteville

Nila H. Corteville

Jun 28, 2014

Nila H. (Angell) Corteville, age 82, of Marshall and formerly of Battle Creek died Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek after a short illness. She was born in Kalkaska, Michigan on August 16, 1931 to Milford and Margaret (Soper) Angell, and graduated from Kalkaska High School.Nila married Joe Corteville, Jr. in 1950; he sadly preceded her in...

Teresa Byers

Teresa Byers

Jun 26, 2014

Teresa Annette "Pappoose" (Wood) Byers went to be with her Savior on Thursday, June 26, 2014. She passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Teri was born August 14, 1962 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Thurman "Leon" and Diane (Benfield) Wood. She was a 1980 graduate of Pennfield High School and dedicated her...

Jillane Louise "Jill" Branch

Jillane Louise "Jill" Branch

Jun 26, 2014

Jillane Louise "Jill" (Jennings) Branch of Richland, MI Jill, age 69, died Thursday morning, June 26, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence of Kalamazoo, MI, following a long battle against cancer. Jill, the daughter of Edmund L. and Dorothy C. (Newcomer) Jennings, was born on August 23, 1944 in Battle Creek, MI; was lifetime area resident and a 1962 graduate...

Bernice A. Johnson

Bernice A. Johnson

Jun 25, 2014

Bernice A. Johnson, age 99, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Thursday evening, June 5, 2014 at the Amber Estates Adult Foster Care Home. She was born in Onsted, Michigan on November 29, 1914, the loving daughter of Raymond E. and Lillian O. (DeLong) Blowers. She came to Battle Creek to attend Argubright Business College, graduating in 1933. Bernice worked...