Obituaries

Doyal A. Woody

Doyal A. Woody

Sep 20, 2013

Doyal Anthony Woody, age 66, of Battle Creek, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 20, 2013. He was born to Mitchell and Lucille J. Woody on July 29, 1947 in Dayton, OH. Doyal attended Pennfield Schools until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and served until 1970. He was a proud...

Joann (Alvis) Boyer

Joann (Alvis) Boyer

Sep 19, 2013

JoAnn (Alvis) Boyer of Kalamazoo, MI JoAnn was born in Princeton, IN to Fred and Opal (Moffitt) Alvis on October 8, 1932. She enjoyed her life as a military wife and mother traveling the world, spending time with family, reading and gardening. On August 5, 1950 in Princeton, IN JoAnn was united in marriage to John Thomas Jr. Boyer and...

John Francis Sutter

John Francis Sutter

Sep 17, 2013

John Francis Sutter of Battle Creek, MI and formerly of Kalamazoo, MI John, age 86, died on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Community Living Center, Battle Creek following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his loving family. John, the son of Joseph and Edna (Medick) Sutter, was born on April 20, 1927 in St. Louis, MO...

Keith S. Zull

Keith S. Zull

Sep 15, 2013

Keith S. Zull, 82, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, September 15, 2013, after a long illness.He was born in Marshall, MI on October 13, 1930, to Ralph and Alice (Wood) Zull. Keith was raised in Battle Creek, was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and received an accounting degree from Kellogg Community...

Thelma Rose (Sleeman) Mollet

Thelma Rose (Sleeman) Mollet

Sep 13, 2013

Thelma Rose Mollett of Galesburg, MI Thelma, age 98, died Friday afternoon, September 13, 2013 at the Alamo Nursing Home, Kalamazoo, MI. Thelma was born on January 28, 1915 to Sidney and Una Sleeman in Kalamazoo, Ml. She was the oldest of three children; Philip Sleeman (Deceased) and Gordon Sleeman (Deceased).She was raised by her parents on their farm on...

Rhea Elizabeth (Porter) Smith

Rhea Elizabeth (Porter) Smith

Sep 12, 2013

Rhea Elizabeth (Porter) Smith of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Cressey, Prairieville Township, MI a/k/a Granny Smith "Her children rise up and call her blessed" Proverbs 31:28 Rhea, age 104, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 12, 2012 at Borgess Gardens, Kalamazoo, following a brief illness and was surrounded by many of her loving family members...

Robert O. "Bob" Kutsche

Robert O. "Bob" Kutsche

Sep 10, 2013

Robert O. "Bob" Kutsche of Plainwell, MI Bob, age 90, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI as a result of injuries sustained from an auto accident, with his loving family at his side and this was only 2 ½ weeks after his children and grandchildren threw a surprise party to mark his...

Marian Lucille (Lininger) Balashevech

Marian Lucille (Lininger) Balashevech

Sep 8, 2013

Marian Lucille (Lininger) Balashevech of Battle Creek, MI and formerly of Albion, MI Marian, age 99, died Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2013 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek. Marian, the daughter of Guy and Frances (Towsley) Lininger, was born on December 24, 1913 in Springport, MI. She was a 1932 graduate of Springport High School. Marian had...

Gail P. (Herrington) Boles

Gail P. (Herrington) Boles

Sep 6, 2013

Gail P. Boles, 67, of Bellevue died at Bronson Battle Creek on Friday, September 6, 2013.She was born in Battle Creek on July 29, 1946 to Emmett and Boni Belle (McIntyre) Herrington. Gail was a 1964 graduate of Pennfield High School and attended Kellogg Community College. On their Barry County farm, she and her husband raised beef cattle and horses....

Vivian A. "Viv" Bankhead

Vivian A. "Viv" Bankhead

Sep 5, 2013

Vivian Alberta "Viv" (Reichard) Bankhead, 84, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Thursday, September 5, 2013.Vivian was born August 27, 1929 in Battle Creek to Albert Franklin and Laura (Mapes) Reichard. She grew up on the family farm in Branch County and was the Valedictorian of her Quincy High School Class. Vivian was employed by the Kellogg...

Donald Bremer

Donald Bremer

Sep 5, 2013

Donald Bremer, 82, of Battle Creek died at his residence on Thursday, September 5, 2013, surrounded by his family.Don was born April 11, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI to Henry and Cora (LeFleur) Bremer. He moved to the Battle Creek area with his family in 1939. Don was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended U of...

Chester L. "Whitey" Covington

Chester L. "Whitey" Covington

Sep 4, 2013

Chester L. "Whitey" Covington, Sr., age 92, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, September 4, 2013 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born in Shamrock, Oklahoma on October 26, 1920. Chester faithfully served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during WWII. Chester married Allie Mae Phillips in St. Louis, Missouri on...

Donna Mae Wilson

Donna Mae Wilson

Sep 4, 2013

Donna Mae Wilson, age 70, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 4, 2013. She was born in Battle Creek on May 13, 1943, the loving daughter of Glaydon and Maxine (Davis) Corwin. Donna graduated from Battle Creek Central where she was a Majorette for 3 years, participated in the Carousel Musical, Band Follies, was a member of...

Pearl A. (Campbell) Gossett

Pearl A. (Campbell) Gossett

Sep 4, 2013

Pearl A. (Campbell) Gossett, 93, of Battle Creek died at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.She was born in 1920 in Chattanooga, TN to Jessie A. and Nellie J. (Moles) Campbell. Pearl was raised in Battle Creek and was a 1938 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She was employed as a supervisor at...

Oral D. Walker

Oral D. Walker

Sep 4, 2013

Oral D. Walker, 93, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. Oral was born August 21, 1920 in Bronson, MI to Ivan and Frances (Vanderkooi) Walker. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1938 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He always looked forward to...

Scott C. Lum

Scott C. Lum

Sep 4, 2013

Scott C. Lum, 42, of Springfield, beloved son of Mary Lum and Rob Lum, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home. He was born April 17, 1971 in Battle Creek. He graduated from Lakeview High School and took college classes at Ferris St. University and Western Michigan University, earning an Associate's Degree in business management. He loved watching...

Marie E. Dowd

Marie E. Dowd

Sep 4, 2013

Marie E. Dowd, age 67, of Battle Creek died peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2013. She was born in Washington D.C. on July 7, 1946, the loving daughter of William Edward and Virginia (Tomlin) Decker. Marie served as President of Dowd & Co. P.C. for many years and was a Past-President of the local chapter of...

Myron A. Hoyt

Myron A. Hoyt

Aug 31, 2013

Myron A Hoyt, age 81, of Battle Creek, MI, beloved husband and father went to sleep in Christ's arms on August 31st 2013. Myron was born in Sturgis South Dakota on August 19,1932 to Inez and Barnett Hoyt. Myron was one of seven children, the oldest son full of rebellion who found himself into a little trouble on the west...

Mildred Ann (Youdan) Chadderdon

Mildred Ann (Youdan) Chadderdon

Aug 31, 2013

Mildred Ann (Youdan) Chadderon of Battle Creek, MI Mildred, age 87, died Saturday evening, August 31, 2013 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, Battle Creek. Mildred, the daughter of Frank and Thelma (Houseman) Youdan, was born on January 7, 1926 in Miles City, MT; grew-up in St. Johns', MI area; graduated from Maple Rapids (MI) High School and moved to...

Angel Mathew Torres

Angel Mathew Torres

Aug 30, 2013

Infant Angel Mathew Torres, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He is survived by his parents, Joevani "Joe" Peter Torres and Cynthia "Cindy" Grace Palmateer, and his grandparents, Paul & Elizabeth Palmateer and Cristobal Torres & Beneisa Duran. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday September 4, 2013 in the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery....