Obituaries
Joshua Alexander Moats
Sep 9, 2023
Joshua Alexander “Josh” Moats, age 28 of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on March 8, 1995, the loving son of Larry and Stephanie (Gandy) Moats. Josh graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 2013 and furthered his education at Western Michigan University, graduating in 2018.
Josh is survived...
Oleeta "Bonnie" Mapes
Sep 8, 2023
Oleeta Lavonne “Bonnie” Slocum Whitman Mapes, born July 7, 1927 was the only daughter of Leon and Venna Slocum. She grew up learning to fish (which she loved), garden, farm and cooking. She graduated from Hastings High School. Oleeta married Robert S. Fox and they had one daughter, Dawn Marie Fox before they divorced.
While working at Kellogg Company she...
Jack C. Clark
Sep 7, 2023
Jack C. Clark, age 78, of Richland passed away Thursday morning, September 7, 2023 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Richland, Michigan on May 11, 1945, the son of Ralph and Eva (Brown) Clark and graduated from Richland High School with the Class of 1963. Jack retired from Target Distribution, was also a part-owner of the Gardens...
Archie B. Silkworth
Sep 6, 2023
The family of Archie Blaine Silkworth, 70, of Augusta, MI share that he passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Archie was born on December 10, 1952 in Marshall, Michigan to Cyrus and Thelma (Fuller) Silkworth in Marshall, Michigan. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and later obtained two associate degrees from Kellogg Community College. Archie had a life of...
Robert G. "Bob" Horner
Sep 5, 2023
Faithful husband, beloved father, and dedicated grandfather, Robert George Horner passed away peacefully on September 5, at the Rose Arbor Hospice Home in Kalamazoo. Robert, better known as “busy“ Bob, was born on August 5, 1929 in Grosse Pointe, MI to Eva (Coppin) and Henry Horner. He moved to Battle Creek during his high school years, graduating from St. Philip...
Edith Irene Sullivan
Sep 4, 2023
Edith Irene Sullivan, 85, passed away Monday September 4, 2023 surrounded by her two children and their spouses.
Edith, daughter of Frederick M. and Sara E. (Conaway) Ward, was born in Mobile, AL November 16, 1937. She moved to this area in 1965. Edith was a homemaker and enjoyed working in retail.
She and her husband, Sheridan...
Elma "Jo" McNees
Sep 3, 2023
Elma “Jo” McNees, 82, of Battle Creek, died Sunday, September 3, 2023. Jo was born July 23, 1941 in Battle Creek to Loren and Mary (Wood) Hutchins. She worked as a supply clerk and cataloger at the Federal Center for 28 years, retiring in 2000.
Jo enjoyed dancing, gardening and reading. She volunteered at Oaklawn Hospital for many years.
Jo...
Lynn A. Fredenburg
Sep 1, 2023
Lynn A. Fredenburg, age 93, of Climax, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday evening, September 1, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on October 21, 1929, the son of Lavern and Martha Agnes (Coats) Fredenburg. Lynn worked for 21 years as a supervisor at the Battle Creek Enquirer and then 26 years at General Motors,...
Norman "Norm" Donn Harden
Aug 26, 2023
Norman Donn Harden, 79, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Norm was born January 2, 1944 in Battle Creek to Donald Harden and Virginia Stanley.
Norm was a gentle soul. He made friends easily and treated everyone with respect and dignity. Norm had many interests – he enjoyed playing the stock market, was an avid Michigan State...
Harold Homer Creekmur
Aug 23, 2023
Harold Homer Creekmur, 93, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Harold was born May 17, 1930, in Princeton, Kentucky, the son of Travis Homer and Gladys Rain (Jones) Creekmur. He was a graduate of Butler High School, class of 1948. Harold earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Western Kentucky University in 1954, and...
Kathy Sue (Coger) Pierce
Aug 23, 2023
Kathy Sue (Coger) Pierce, age 65 of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Kathy was born October 22, 1957 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Larry Lee Coger Sr. and Verna Marie Wood. She attended Penfield High School Class of 1975, then she went on to start a family and moved to Galesburg, MI where she...
Betty J. Manson
Aug 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Betty Joyce Manson.
Betty Joyce Manson, age 94, passed away on August 22, 2023 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI, surrounded by her family.
Betty was born to Jewel and Margaret (Petersen) Waters on July 6, 1929; her roots were deep in Battle Creek, where she spent her lifetime. Upon her graduation from WK...
Glenn J. Goheen
Aug 22, 2023
Glenn J Goheen, 85, of Battle Creek, passed away August 22, 2023 at home with his loving family. He was born February 24, 1938 to Fredrick and Lulu (Trine) Goheen. He graduated from Tekonsha High School in 1956 and then joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served four years. He started his working career at the Eaton Corporation and retired...
Patricia Lynn Clark
Aug 21, 2023
Patricia Lynn (Vaughn) Clark of Battle Creek, MI, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 21, 2023. “Patty” was born March 14, 1956 to Ray Vaughn and Mabel Knewitz in Battle Creek, Michigan. She married David Thurman, Sr. in 1979 and they had one son, David M Thurman, Jr. Patty enjoyed spending her free time with family and had a variety...
Norma L. Storm
Aug 21, 2023
Norma L. Storm, age 85, of Richland, MI, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Norma was born in Battle Creek on July 27, 1938, the daughter of Norman and Helen (Crapo) Coash. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1956 and furthered her education at the...
Mildred "Millie" Sullivan
Aug 21, 2023
Mildred I. “Millie” Sullivan, age 88, of Battle Creek passed away Monday morning, August 21, 2023 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 16, 1935, the daughter of Clifford and Mary (Atherton) Goette. Millie retired from Kmart in 1998, after more than 28 years.
Millie married the "Love of Her Life", William...
Thomas "Tommy" W. Dunithan
Aug 19, 2023
Thomas W. “Tommy” Dunithan, 53, of Augusta, died Saturday, August 19, 2023. Tommy was born November 22, 1969 in Battle Creek to Eric and Dorothy (Garrett) Dunithan. He graduated from high school and worked in the construction business with his brother-in-law, Mark.
Tommy married the former Dawn Kershner on July 6, 2002, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Christopher...
Hershell Norrod
Aug 17, 2023
Hershell Norrod, 85, of Battle Creek passed away at home, Thursday, August 17, 2023. Hershell was born February 14, 1938 in Crawford, Tennessee to Otis H. and Wilma (Brown) Norrod. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a typesetter and printer at Michigan Central Press for more than 40...
Samuel S Hostetler
Aug 16, 2023
Samuel Hostetler, Jr. (Sam), age 82 passed away August 16, 2023, in Allegan, Michigan.
Sam was a maintenance welder at General Motors where he worked for twenty-seven years before his retirement. During his retirement he worked at Sears in Battle Creek and Wolf’s Marine in Benton Harbor. Sam loved to travel, and he and his wife purchased a 5th wheel and...
Julian William Katz
Aug 15, 2023
Julian William Katz, 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Julian was born October 26, 1935, in Fredonia Township, Marshall, MI, the son of Nyle L. and Dana M. (Schafer) Katz. He was raised on the family centennial farm, attended Ellis Corners one-room School and was a 1953 graduate of...
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