Obituaries
Richard P. "Rick" Mullett
Nov 9, 2013
Richard P. Mullett, 68, of Battle Creek died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence on Saturday, November 9, 2013.Rick was born on October 8, 1945 in Battle Creek, MI to Robert Richard and Jean E. (Werner) Mullett. Rick grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1963. He served as a medic in the U.S....
Richard "Gill" Eggertz
Nov 8, 2013
Richard Gill Eggertz, Jr., age 50, of Battle Creek and formerly of South Carolina died unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2013. Gill was born in Charleston, South Carolina on October 18, 1963, the loving son of Richard Gill and Louise F. (Foster) Eggertz. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in the Palm Garden Room...
Christine Kay Lewis
Nov 7, 2013
Christine K. Lewis, 42, of Charlotte, died November 7, 2013 at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Christine was born March 19, 1971 in Charlotte to Paul and Barbara (Mathias) Lewis. She graduated from Olivet High School and Ross Medical. She worked as a medical assistant and a phlebotomist. She was an avid music lover, loved Facebooking, but most of all, spending...
Janis Ann (Cole) Sovern
Nov 7, 2013
Janis Ann (Cole) Sovern, 80, of Battle Creek died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence with her family at her side, on Thursday, November 7, 2013.Janis was born June 27, 1933, in Battle Creek to Howard E. and Bertha M. (Nulf) Cole. She was raised in Battle Creek and was a 1951 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Janis...
Allan Edwin Haywood
Nov 7, 2013
Allan E. Haywood, Jr., age 85, passed away on Thursday morning, November 7, 2013 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence of Battle Creek, MI. Allan, the son of Allan E. Haywood and Bonnie (Holcomb) Haywood, was born April 23, 1928 Battle Creek, Michigan and he was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, only residing for a brief time in Grosse...
Elaine L. Manby
Nov 6, 2013
Elaine L. Manby, 58, died, on November 6, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence; succumbing from a 4 year battle with breast cancer. Elaine was born in Hastings, MI to Wayne and Marion (Cooley) Pennock. She grew up in Nashville, MI on the family dairy farm (Mari-Way Farms). She often talked fondly about growing up in the country, but not...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Trahan
Nov 6, 2013
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Trahan, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday evening, November 6, 2013. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 31, 1937, the loving daughter of Vincent and Angelina (Baine) Hurney. Elizabeth is survived by her beloved children; son, John Trahan of Colorado; three daughters, Terri Lynn Bordash of Flint, Connie (Mark) Binelli of Clio, and...
Nykeenia N. "Keenia Bug" Robinson
Nov 5, 2013
Nykeenia Nicole "Keenia Bug" Robinson went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2013. She had a peaceful passing at home with her closest family. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on June 3, 1991, the loving daughter Nancy (Dittis) Hall and Nebraska Robinson Jr. (Deceased). She left behind her grandparents, William & Elizabeth Dittis; six sisters and...
Avery Dewayne Graham
Nov 3, 2013
Avery D. Graham, age 51, of Battle Creek, MI, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 in Union City, MI. Avery was born August 31, 1962 in Forrest City, AR to Willie and Gladys (McConico) Graham. Avery enjoyed fishing, music, playing cards, but most of all, spending time with his family. Avery is survived by his two sons, Troy Clemons and Avery...
Barbara Jean (Gould) Hawblitz
Nov 3, 2013
Barbara Jean (Gould) Hawblitz, 76, of Battle Creek, went home in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2013, after a courageous seven year battle with cancer.Barb was born August 18, 1937, at Community Hospital in Battle Creek to Gaylord Wayne and Esther (Hoffman) Gould. She grew up in Nashville across from Wilcox Cemetery and...
Mary Jean Hornaday
Nov 2, 2013
Mary Jean Hornaday (known as Jean by her friends and family), 89, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, November 2, 2013. Jean was born July 21, 1924 in Otsego, MI to Charles and Ellen (Moran) Hiester. She graduated as valedictorian from Otsego High School and went on to work as a secretary for National Life Insurance for many years in Battle...
Louis Robert "Lou" Somers
Nov 2, 2013
Louis Robert "Lou" Somers, 87, of Battle Creek died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence on Saturday, November 2, 2013.He was born in Pontiac, MI on August 8, 1926 to Jay F. and Maggie (Gee) Somers and grew up in East Lansing, MI. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He then served four years...
Janet Lou (Mccann) Bonner
Nov 1, 2013
Janet Lou (McCann) Bonner, of Midland, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI Janet, age 72, died Friday morning, November 1, 2013 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Midland, following a lengthy illness. Janet, the daughter of Maurice A. and Mary E. (Hogarth) McCann, was born on October 26, 1941 in Battle Creek and was a 1959 graduate of Battle...
Kenneth "Ken" Richard Riess
Nov 1, 2013
Kenneth "Ken" Richard Riess, of Clermont, FL and formerly of Battle Creek, MI, Ken, age 61, died Friday afternoon, November 1, 2013 at the Mike Conley Hospice House of Clermont, FL, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his loving family. Ken, the son of Richard Riess and Joann Riess Reynolds, was born on February 20, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI;...
Damon D. Banks
Nov 1, 2013
Damon D. Banks, age 71, of Battle Creek died Friday morning, November 1, 2013 at Bronson of Battle Creek, surrounded by the people who loved him. He was born in Battle Creek on October 3, 1942 and was the loving son of David D. & Eva Jean (Fuller) Banks and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class...
Orval Hunt, Jr.
Oct 31, 2013
Orval Hunt, Jr. of Augusta, MI Orval, age 83, died Thursday morning, October 31, 2013 at Kairos Dwelling of Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family. Orval, the son of Orval and Orletta (Hatch) Hunt, Sr., was born on August 29, 1930 in Lake, MI. He retired after 37 years of faithful service for Post...
Marilyn J. Rettman
Oct 30, 2013
Marilyn J. Rettman, age 78, of Battle Creek died Wednesday morning, October 30, 2013 at the Bickford Cottage in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on July 3, 1935, the loving daughter of Lionel and Olive (Schanzenbaker) Purdy. Marilyn graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1953 and served as a bus driver with...
Ethel F. Jeffries
Oct 28, 2013
Ethel F. Jeffries, 84, of Battle Creek, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Manor of Battle Creek. Ethel was born March 21, 1929 in Case County, Kentucky to James and Jessie (Cochran) Allison. She devoted her life to her family as a stay at home mother and later in life she worked 12 years at Cello Foil. She enjoyed...
Alice A. (Cotton) Robinson
Oct 27, 2013
Alice A. (Cotton) Robinson, 84, of Ceresco, MI died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, with her family at her side, on Sunday, October 27, 2013.Alice was born July 30, 1929 in Battle Creek, MI to Wallace H. and Anna L. (Mastin) Cotton. She grew up working on the family farm in Newton Township, attended the Country School at Stanley...
Diane Lynn Mathis
Oct 25, 2013
Diane Lynn Mathis, angel to us all, passed away Friday morning, October 25, 2013 after a short stay in the hospital. She was born as one of twins on October 11, 1953 along with her brother, Donnie L. Mathis of Jackson, MI. She was born with Downs Syndrome and her parents had a choice of raising her in the home...
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