Obituaries

Jan 24, 2013

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Jan 21, 2013

M. Joyce MacCreery, 86, of Battle Creek, died at The Reflections Memory Care on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born January 7, 1927 in Battle Creek, MI to Garald Austin and Isabelle Joyce (Walter) Barton, Sr. Joyce grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1944 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Prior to her marriage, Joyce worked...

Jan 20, 2013

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Jan 17, 2013

William Christian "Bill" Squires, 92, of Battle Creek, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 17, 2013 at his home. Bill was born April 22, 1920 in Detroit to David and Ethel (Grosclaude) Squires. He graduated from Detroit Cass Technical High School in 1938 and married the love of his life, Margaret Happell on September 4, 1943. They enjoyed 69 years of...

Jan 16, 2013

Lois Faye Hadley-Robertson, 58, of Batle Creek died Wednesday, January 16, 2013. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Agape Ministries 781 W. Goguac St., Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home.

Jan 14, 2013

Janet Lee Newman, 59, of Battle Creek passed away suddenly on Monday morning, January 14, 2013. She was born in Battle Creek on October 26, 1953 the loving daughter of Donald D. and Martha Frances (Hayes) Graves. Over the years, Janet faithfully served in various positions at the St. Joseph Catholic School while also being a very dedicated wife, mother...

Jan 14, 2013

Jan 13, 2013

Loretta A. "Laurette" Hardy, 88, of Battle Creek collapsed at St. Jerome Catholic Church Sunday, January 13, 2013 and was pronounced at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born January 5, 1925 in Willimansett, Massachusetts to Jean Baptiste and Agnes (Coupal) Boisselle. Loretta grew up in Willimansett, MA. While working there in the PX at Westover Air Force Base she met...

Jan 12, 2013

Mattie Ann Williams, 76, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Mattie A. Williams was born on July 30, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI; the daughter of Thomas Brolie and Mary Lee (Jones) Richardson. She received her education through the Battle Creek Public...

Jan 10, 2013

Mary K. Bates, 86, of Battle Creek, died Thursday evening, January 10, 2013 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 29, 1926 the daughter of Jacob and Rose (Madritsch) Millonig. Mary was an accomplished seamstress and throughout the years volunteered her services to many community organizations such...

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 7, 2013

Deana Loiacono, 80, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord and Shepherd on Monday morning, January 7, 2013 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence with her loving family at her side. She was born in Dayton, Tennessee on March 12, 1932 the daughter of George O. and Gladys (Phillips) Wilkey and graduated from Battle Creek Central High...

Jan 6, 2013

Jan 1, 2013

Marion Elizabeth Spencer, went home to Glory on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, four days shy of her 100th birthday. She is survived by a son, Brian Spencer; a daughter, Anita Spencer Anderson and her husband, Glenn Anderson; five grandchildren, Lynn Spencer Booker, Alan Anderson, Jill Spencer, Karen Anderson Ruby and Daniel Spencer; 12 great-grandchildren and two very special nieces, Evelyn...

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Dec 28, 2012

Clyde W. Sears, Jr., age 61, of Byron Center, MI, formerly of Battle Creek, MI, died unexpectedly Friday, December 28, 2012, at his residence. Clyde, the son of Clyde W. and Beverly L. (Bennett) Sears, was born on October 5, 1951 in Battle Creek. He was a 1969 graduate of Battle Creek Harper Creek High School and attended Kellogg Community...

Dec 26, 2012

Sally Anne Atchley, 53, of Battle Creek died at the home of her sister after a long illness on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.Sally was born in Battle Creek on December 4, 1959, to James R. and Virginia E. (Bates) Atchley. She attended St. Philip and Battle Creek Central High Schools. Sally was employed in production at American Fibrit. Surviving are...