Obituaries

James Lee "Jim" Poyser

James Lee "Jim" Poyser

Nov 22, 2013

James Lee "Jim" Poyser of Battle Creek, MI Jim, age 60, died unexpectedly Friday evening, November 22, 2013, at his residence. Jim, the son of Robert J. and Gloria V. (Hemenway) Poyser, was born on March 24, 1953 in Battle Creek; he was a lifetime resident and 1971 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He was a Registered Nurse...

Pierce James Roberts

Pierce James Roberts

Nov 22, 2013

Pierce J. Roberts, 83, of Battle Creek, MI died at Bronson Battle Creek on Friday, November 22, 2013.Pierce was born May 28, 1930 in Calumet, MI to Pierce and Georgia Alberta (Gilmore) Roberts. He grew up in Calumet, was a 1948 graduate of Calumet High School and from Northern Michigan University with majors in History and Biology. He then served...

Ronald E. "Ron" Martens

Ronald E. "Ron" Martens

Nov 22, 2013

Ronald E. "Ron" Martens, 76, of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born at home, January 13, 1937 in Battle Creek the son of Victor J. and Evay (Morrison) Martens. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and honorably served his country in the Air National Guard for three years. He was a...

David Paul "Dave" Rohr

David Paul "Dave" Rohr

Nov 21, 2013

David P. Rohr, 69, of Battle Creek died, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, with his family at his side, on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Dave had fought cancer courageously for 25 years,He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to George Andrew and Ruth Mae (Staley) Rohr on October 15, 1944. Dave grew up in Kalamazoo and was a 1962 graduate...

William L. "Bill" Stubbs

William L. "Bill" Stubbs

Nov 20, 2013

William L. "Bill" Stubbs, age 72, of Richland passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2013 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. He was born in Wabash, Indiana on July 17, 1941, the loving son of Lawrence W. and Bettie L. (Baldwin) Stubbs. Bill graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree from Murray State University, and retired from General...

Julia "Julie" Belton

Julia "Julie" Belton

Nov 20, 2013

Julia "Julie" Belton of Battle Creek, MI Julie, age 75, died on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2013 at the Battle Creek Manor. Julie, the daughter of John Donnley and Mary Jane (Walker) Belton, was born on July 19, 1938 in Danville, IL and moved to the Battle Creek area in the late 1990's. She attended the Illinois School for the...

Lois J. (Nichols) Dronchi

Lois J. (Nichols) Dronchi

Nov 17, 2013

Lois J. Dronchi of Battle Creek, MI Lois, age 82, died Sunday evening, November 17, 2013 at the Boschway Adult Foster Care Home, Battle Creek. Lois, the daughter of Raymond H. and Dulcie (Fenner) Nichols, was born on March 11, 1931 in Battle Creek; she was a lifetime resident and a 1949 graduate of B.C. Lakeview High School and Argubright...

David E. Nawatny

David E. Nawatny

Nov 17, 2013

David E. Nawatny, 71, of Battle Creek, died November 17, 2013 after a brief and sudden illness. David was born June 18, 1942 in Battle Creek to Louis and Dorothy (Monaweck) Nawatny. He graduated in 1961 from Harper Creek High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He went on to work 33...

John Arthur Harrison

John Arthur Harrison

Nov 16, 2013

John Arthur Harrison of Richland, MI John, age 72, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 16, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following many years of chronic illness. John was born September 13, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan the son of James and Doris (Mumford) Harrison. He was raised in Cheboygan, Michigan and was one of the youngest men ever...

Marjorie "Marge" Loder

Marjorie "Marge" Loder

Nov 15, 2013

Marjorie "Marge" Louise Loder, age 83, of Battle Creek, died on Friday morning, November 15, 2013 at Providence Christian Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Zeeland, Michigan. Marge was born on December 27, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was the daughter of Elmer V. and Ruby C. Hylton. Marge moved to Battle Creek with her family and was a graduate of...

Stephen "Steve" Nyitray, Jr.

Stephen "Steve" Nyitray, Jr.

Nov 11, 2013

Stephen "Steve" Nyitray, Jr. of Comstock, MI Steve, age 90, died Monday morning (Veterans' Day), November 11, 2013, at his son's residence and surrounded by his loving family. Steve, the son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Dobronyi) Nyitray, Sr., was born on December 24, 1922 in Kalamazoo, MI; he was a lifetime resident and a 1938 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High...

Richard P. "Rick" Mullett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...