Obituaries
Thelma Rose (Sleeman) Mollet
Sep 13, 2013
Thelma Rose Mollett of Galesburg, MI Thelma, age 98, died Friday afternoon, September 13, 2013 at the Alamo Nursing Home, Kalamazoo, MI. Thelma was born on January 28, 1915 to Sidney and Una Sleeman in Kalamazoo, Ml. She was the oldest of three children; Philip Sleeman (Deceased) and Gordon Sleeman (Deceased).She was raised by her parents on their farm on...
Rhea Elizabeth (Porter) Smith
Sep 12, 2013
Rhea Elizabeth (Porter) Smith of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Cressey, Prairieville Township, MI a/k/a Granny Smith "Her children rise up and call her blessed" Proverbs 31:28 Rhea, age 104, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 12, 2012 at Borgess Gardens, Kalamazoo, following a brief illness and was surrounded by many of her loving family members...
Robert O. "Bob" Kutsche
Sep 10, 2013
Robert O. "Bob" Kutsche of Plainwell, MI Bob, age 90, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI as a result of injuries sustained from an auto accident, with his loving family at his side and this was only 2 ½ weeks after his children and grandchildren threw a surprise party to mark his...
Marian Lucille (Lininger) Balashevech
Sep 8, 2013
Marian Lucille (Lininger) Balashevech of Battle Creek, MI and formerly of Albion, MI Marian, age 99, died Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2013 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek. Marian, the daughter of Guy and Frances (Towsley) Lininger, was born on December 24, 1913 in Springport, MI. She was a 1932 graduate of Springport High School. Marian had...
Gail P. (Herrington) Boles
Sep 6, 2013
Gail P. Boles, 67, of Bellevue died at Bronson Battle Creek on Friday, September 6, 2013.She was born in Battle Creek on July 29, 1946 to Emmett and Boni Belle (McIntyre) Herrington. Gail was a 1964 graduate of Pennfield High School and attended Kellogg Community College. On their Barry County farm, she and her husband raised beef cattle and horses....
Vivian A. "Viv" Bankhead
Sep 5, 2013
Vivian Alberta "Viv" (Reichard) Bankhead, 84, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Thursday, September 5, 2013.Vivian was born August 27, 1929 in Battle Creek to Albert Franklin and Laura (Mapes) Reichard. She grew up on the family farm in Branch County and was the Valedictorian of her Quincy High School Class. Vivian was employed by the Kellogg...
Donald Bremer
Sep 5, 2013
Donald Bremer, 82, of Battle Creek died at his residence on Thursday, September 5, 2013, surrounded by his family.Don was born April 11, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI to Henry and Cora (LeFleur) Bremer. He moved to the Battle Creek area with his family in 1939. Don was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended U of...
Chester L. "Whitey" Covington
Sep 4, 2013
Chester L. "Whitey" Covington, Sr., age 92, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, September 4, 2013 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born in Shamrock, Oklahoma on October 26, 1920. Chester faithfully served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during WWII. Chester married Allie Mae Phillips in St. Louis, Missouri on...
Donna Mae Wilson
Sep 4, 2013
Donna Mae Wilson, age 70, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 4, 2013. She was born in Battle Creek on May 13, 1943, the loving daughter of Glaydon and Maxine (Davis) Corwin. Donna graduated from Battle Creek Central where she was a Majorette for 3 years, participated in the Carousel Musical, Band Follies, was a member of...
Pearl A. (Campbell) Gossett
Sep 4, 2013
Pearl A. (Campbell) Gossett, 93, of Battle Creek died at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.She was born in 1920 in Chattanooga, TN to Jessie A. and Nellie J. (Moles) Campbell. Pearl was raised in Battle Creek and was a 1938 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She was employed as a supervisor at...
Oral D. Walker
Sep 4, 2013
Oral D. Walker, 93, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. Oral was born August 21, 1920 in Bronson, MI to Ivan and Frances (Vanderkooi) Walker. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1938 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He always looked forward to...
Scott C. Lum
Sep 4, 2013
Scott C. Lum, 42, of Springfield, beloved son of Mary Lum and Rob Lum, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home. He was born April 17, 1971 in Battle Creek. He graduated from Lakeview High School and took college classes at Ferris St. University and Western Michigan University, earning an Associate's Degree in business management. He loved watching...
Marie E. Dowd
Sep 4, 2013
Marie E. Dowd, age 67, of Battle Creek died peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2013. She was born in Washington D.C. on July 7, 1946, the loving daughter of William Edward and Virginia (Tomlin) Decker. Marie served as President of Dowd & Co. P.C. for many years and was a Past-President of the local chapter of...
Myron A. Hoyt
Aug 31, 2013
Myron A Hoyt, age 81, of Battle Creek, MI, beloved husband and father went to sleep in Christ's arms on August 31st 2013. Myron was born in Sturgis South Dakota on August 19,1932 to Inez and Barnett Hoyt. Myron was one of seven children, the oldest son full of rebellion who found himself into a little trouble on the west...
Mildred Ann (Youdan) Chadderdon
Aug 31, 2013
Mildred Ann (Youdan) Chadderon of Battle Creek, MI Mildred, age 87, died Saturday evening, August 31, 2013 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, Battle Creek. Mildred, the daughter of Frank and Thelma (Houseman) Youdan, was born on January 7, 1926 in Miles City, MT; grew-up in St. Johns', MI area; graduated from Maple Rapids (MI) High School and moved to...
Angel Mathew Torres
Aug 30, 2013
Infant Angel Mathew Torres, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He is survived by his parents, Joevani "Joe" Peter Torres and Cynthia "Cindy" Grace Palmateer, and his grandparents, Paul & Elizabeth Palmateer and Cristobal Torres & Beneisa Duran. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday September 4, 2013 in the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery....
Terry S. Lyon
Aug 29, 2013
Terry S. Lyon, 57, of Battle Creek, died August 29, 2013. Terry was born January 21, 1956 in Battle Creek to Lester and Violet (Finney) Lyon. Terry loved music, especially playing his guitar. He also enjoyed building model cars and was a fabulous woodworker. Terry is survived by his sister, Carole Moore; a niece, Kimberly (Timothy) Burton; two nephews, Joseph...
Kenneth E. Moser
Aug 29, 2013
Kenneth E. Moser, 84, of Climax, died August 29, 2013. Ken was born October 2, 1928 in Battle Creek to Jesse and Evelyn (Sprull) Moser. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1946 and later went on to work in the processing depart at the Kellogg Company. He worked 40 years before retiring in 1986. Ken enjoyed gardening...
John B. Hogan
Aug 28, 2013
John B. Hogan, age 92, of Richland and formerly of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 28, 2013. John was born May 20, 1921 in Battle Creek to Timothy Barry and Agnes Amelia (Heyser) Hogan. John was raised in Battle Creek and graduated in 1939 from St. Philip Catholic Central. He attended the University of Notre Dame, Kalamazoo...
Charles "Charlie" Wayne Curry
Aug 27, 2013
Charles "Charlie" Wayne Curry, 64, of Augusta, crossed over to the waiting arms of his loving wife Judy on Tuesday August 27, 2013. Charlie was born on December 8, 1948 in Hampton, Kentucky to William and Verda Curry. At the young age of 17, Charlie began his lifelong career as a concrete finisher, first working with Titus Construction Company and...
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