Obituaries
Russell V. "Russ" Pattison
Aug 8, 2014
Russell V. "Russ" Pattison passed away on August 8, 2014, after a long illness at Hospice. He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, on April 9, 1956, but lived much of his life in Battle Creek, MI. He lived in Germany and Belgium as a child; later in Tennessee as a young adult. He is survived by his daughter, La'Passiun Coleman,...
Isabella Dawn Smith
Aug 7, 2014
Isabella Dawn Smith, beautiful infant daughter of Billy Joe Smith, sadly passed away on Thursday evening, August 7, 2014. Isabella was born in Battle Creek on April 25, 2014. She is survived by her mom, Billy Joe Smith; brother, Crusito Josiah Ariza; her sister, Lilliana Leyah Smith; grandmother, Dawn Smith; great-grandmother, Katherine Smith; Godmother, Kayla Hammons; aunts, Jessicah Lynn Smith,...
Andrea Louise Risdon
Aug 7, 2014
Andrea Louise Risdon of Gull Lake (Richland, MI) Andrea, age 57, died unexpectedly at home in Richland on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on November 27, 1956 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William A. and Bette K. (Wilson) Risdon. Andrea was a 1974 graduate of Dawn Treader High School in Kalamazoo and received her Associate's Degree from...
Beverly J. Doane
Aug 6, 2014
Beverly Jean (Imus) Doane, 78, of Battle Creek, died August 6, 2014 surrounded by her family. Beverly was born January 18, 1936 in Battle Creek to Homer and Gladys (Little) Imus. She graduated from Lakeview High School and worked for Harper Creek Schools as a bus driver, at Kresge Dime Store and McClunnis Dime Store.Beverly was involved in many activities....
James R. "Jim" Norris
Aug 5, 2014
James R. Norris, 79, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.Jim was born in Alpine, Tennessee on August 19, 1934, to Alvin T. and Maude (Copeland) Norris. He came to Battle Creek with his family as a young boy. Jim was a 1953 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He was employed briefly...
Walter E. East
Aug 5, 2014
Walter E. East, 84, of Richland, passed away on August 5, 2014. He was born in Kalamazoo on February 27, 1930, the son of Benjamin and Katherine (McNees) East. Walt graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School before serving his country as an Army Sergeant in the Korean War during 1951-52. He was wounded during service and was awarded the Purple...
Mary "Margaret" King Trepanier
Aug 4, 2014
Mary "Margaret" King Trepanier, age 89,a resident of the Legacy at The Oaks, Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 4, 2014. She was born in Homer, Michigan on July 28, 1925, the loving daughter of Glen F. and Mary L. (Daniel) Cunningham and graduated from Tekonsha High School. Margaret enjoyed cooking, sewing, spending time with her daughter,...
George A. Torrey
Aug 4, 2014
George A. Torrey, age 95, of Climax died peacefully on Monday morning, August 4, 2014. He was born in Cressey, Michigan on September 9, 1918, the loving son of George E. and Gladys Mary (Allison) Torrey. George served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during WWII. In 1980, he retired after more than 31 years...
Louis Edwin "Lou" Onofrio
Aug 3, 2014
Louis Edwin "Lou" Onofrio, 86 of Richland, Michigan died suddenly, Sunday evening, August 3, 2014, at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lou was born Aug 23, 1927 in South Haven, Michigan to parents Pat Onofrio and Dessie (Abbott) Onofrio. He graduated from South Haven High School, honorably served in the United States Navy and graduated from Western Michigan...
Audrey Rose Morgan
Jul 31, 2014
Audrey R. Morgan, 96, of Springfield, passed away at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, surrounded and comforted by her loving family, on Thursday, July 31, 2014.Audrey was born April 26, 1918, in Dayton, Tennessee to John E. and Edith (Schrimpsher) Newby. She grew up in Dayton and came to Battle Creek in 1950. Audrey married Melvin David Morgan June 2,...
David H. Crawshaw
Jul 29, 2014
David H. CrawshawKalamazoo, MI David passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence at the age of 74. He was born May 23, 1940 in Swickley, PA, the son of the late Bradley Wilde Crawshaw and Virginia (Cochran) Crawshaw. While attending High School in Mercer, PA, he played baseball and was a star basketball player,...
Sheryl J. Wade
Jul 28, 2014
Sheryl J. Wade, 56, of Battle Creek, died July 28, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sheryl was born November 26, 1957 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Bill and Gaynell (Allred) Burt. Sheryl married Kenneth Wade on November 10, 1994, in Bedford, MI. She devoted her entire life to raising her family. Sheryl enjoyed gardening and especially...
Arvil Dee "Jonesy" Jones
Jul 28, 2014
Arvil Dee "Jonesy" Jones, Jr., 82, of Augusta went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 28, 2014, at home, in the loving care of his family.Arvil was born May 27, 1932, the son of Arvil and Ethel (Ford) Jones in Marmaduke, Arkansas. Arvil was the eldest of two children. Arvil moved to Michigan in...
Alora Mae Wemple
Jul 28, 2014
Alora Mae Wemple, 85, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2014, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility.She was born in Fort McKinley, Ohio, on February 7, 1929, to Leonard and Garnet (Eubank) Judy. After the passing of her parents, she moved to Battle Creek to live with an aunt, Olive Rochelle. Alora...
James Tarrall Stephens
Jul 25, 2014
James Tarral Stephens Sr., 77 of Punta Gorda, Fl. and formerly of Battle Creek, MI died peacefully at home in Florida on Friday, July 25, 2014.Jim was born August 27, 1936 in Perry FL, to Odell and Shellie (Kinsey) Stephens. He grew up in Ft. Pierce, Florida where he also attended high school. He owned and operated Discount Service Heating...
Paul Thomas Neumann
Jul 23, 2014
Paul Thomas Neumann, beloved husband of Julie K. Neumann, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was born January 21, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Paul F. and Ferne D. Rosser Neumann. Paul grew up in Saginaw, where he graduated from high school. Paul was a Vietnam Veteran and he served two years...
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
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
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
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...
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