Obituaries
Lillian L. (Lord) Mcrae
Feb 26, 2014
Lillian L (Lord) McRae, age 92, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at her apartment at NorthPointe Woods Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI.She was born July 6, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Arthur and Blanche (Morehouse) Lord. Lillian graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Lillian was united in marriage to Finley D. McRae, Jr. on December 27, 1939,...
Maynard R. Walker
Feb 24, 2014
Maynard R. Walker, age 71, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born in Battle Creek on February 2, 1943, the loving son of Floyd and Lucille (Pitt) Walker, and retired from Post cereals after many years of faithful service. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling and watching television & movies. Maynard is survived by his...
Emma Loise Mcmanus
Feb 19, 2014
Emma Loise McManus, 2 months 16 days, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Emma Loise was born December 3, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek to Jacob Joseph-Edward and Nicole Ann (Purucker) McManus. Emma Loise is survived by her loving parents; her twin brother, Carter Ray McManus; four sisters, Kaleigh Lou-Ann Lima, Madison Marie Lima, Aryah Jeane McManus,...
Beverly Ann Marz
Feb 18, 2014
Beverly A. Marz, age 73, of Battle Creek and formerly of Bronson, passed away after a long battle with Leukemia on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014. She was born in Bronson, Michigan on April 3, 1940, the daughter of Russell and Helen (Higbee) Nelson and graduated from Bronson High School. Beverly is survived by her son, Mitchell (Deborah) Marz of...
Donald James "Don" Meldrum
Feb 17, 2014
Donald James Meldrum, Jr., 71, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on February 17, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.Don was born November 13, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Donald J. and Esther (Dixon) Meldrum. He grew up in Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School, attended Michigan State University three years...
Donald Lee "Don" Shivley
Feb 16, 2014
Donald Lee "Don" Shivley, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence on February 16, 2014. Don was born December 30, 1930, in Youngstown, New York, to Virgil W. and Ethel M. Shivley. His father being in the Army brought him to Battle Creek during World War II. Don graduated from Lakeview High...
Lynett Marie Capron-Sherrow
Feb 15, 2014
Lynett Marie Capron-Sherrow, 65, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Lynett was born July 3, 1948 the daughter of Dr. Manley J. and Louise M. (Hale) Capron in Queens, NY. She had obtained four degrees in business and accounting. She spent the first part of her career in business and teaching, and...
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...
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