Obituaries
Helen Louise Dean
Oct 16, 2022
Helen Louise Dean, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Helen was born October 24, 1950 the daughter of James William "Bill" and Mae Belle (Angell) Jenkins. She received her G.E.D. from Lakeview High School. Helen was employed for 11 years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek until she was disabled and retired due...
Betty Jane (Imel) Keifer
Oct 16, 2022
Betty Jane (Imel) Keifer, 78, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, October 16, 2022.Betty Jane Imel was born August 22, 1944 in Florence Township Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Stella (Burke) Imel. Betty grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan, where she was a 1962 graduate of Three Rivers High School. Betty owned and operated "Betty's...
Nancy Susan Mathews (Vandybogurt) Welch
Oct 15, 2022
Nancy Susan Mathews (VandyBogurt) Welch, age 76 passed away on October 15, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Hospice after a battle with bone cancer. Nancy was born on February 11, 1946 to William R. and Geraldine (Powell) Mathews in Battle Creek. She was a 1964 graduate of Lakeview High School and attended Northern Michigan University and Kellogg Community College before her...
Wayne D. Chapman
Oct 15, 2022
Wayne Douglas Chapman, 86, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a well-loved man who loved well.On January 17, 1936, Wayne was born to parents Dale and Marian Chapman. In 1953, Wayne met his high school sweetheart Nancy, and they were married in 1958. An All-State athlete, Wayne graduated from Homer High School...
Barbara J. Hagelshaw
Oct 14, 2022
Barbara J. "Barb" Hagelshaw, age 82, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 14, 2022. She was born in Battle Creek on October 3, 1940, the loving daughter of Alva and Leone (Dolan) Harmon. Barbara retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center on September 30, 2000 after more than 25 years as an executive secretary and wintered...
Young Jung
Oct 14, 2022
Young Jung died on October 14, 2022 after a brief illness in Battle Creek, Michigan. Young was born on September 8, 1932, in Gyeongnam, Hapcheon-gun, Yaro-myeon, South Korea. He is remembered for his "family discounts" at the local convenience store (Pursley's Market), his one-liners, and his appreciation for mindfulness and meditation. He was hard-working, resilient, and contemplative.He is survived by...
Samuel Henry Turner
Oct 8, 2022
SAMUEL HENRY TURNEROn October 8, 2022, Sam Turner of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly following a cardiac event in Pasadena, MD while visiting his son's family. He was born in Battle Creek, MI to Clarence and Lucy Turner. He attended Battle Creek Central, Southern Illinois University, and received his master's degree in Occupational Education at Western Michigan University. Sam enjoyed...
Jean E. Fugate
Oct 7, 2022
Jean E. Fugate, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 7, 2022 at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born in Battle Creek on June 28, 1933 the loving daughter of Lawson and Dorothy (Budd) Rule. Jean retired from the Kellogg Company in 1993 after more than 36 years of faithful service. She was a member...
Larry "Moose" Mcallister
Oct 7, 2022
Larry "Moose" McAllister, 78, passed away October 7, 2022 at his family farm as his ultimate wish. He always believed the farm was the greatest place on Earth. For many years he enjoyed watching over the fields and meadows and all the wildlife that would visit or call it home. Sunrises were enjoyed at the dining room table with a...
James C. Spindler
Oct 7, 2022
James Charles Spindler, Battle Creek, Michigan and Naples, FloridaJames Charles Spindler was born on November 9, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan. He spent his early years on the family farm in Freeland and later moved to Toledo, Ohio where he attended Thomas A. DeVilbiss High School. He was very active in music performance, was a member of the DeVilbiss marching, concert...
Harold Eugene Beers
Oct 6, 2022
Harold Eugene Beers, age 76 of Battle Creek, MI passed away on October 6, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Harold was born on May 1, 1946 to Maynard Ellis and Jessie Nora (Heath) Beers in Charlotte MI. He grew up in the Olivet area and attended Olivet Public Schools. Harold had been employed for a long time as...
Ingeborg B. Clissold
Oct 6, 2022
Ingeborg B. Clissold, 90, of Battle Creek, died October 6, 2022. Ingeborg was born November 2, 1931 in Berlin, Germany. She owned and operated Silhouette Beauty Shop for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. She belonged to the Battle Creek German Club and was an active member at Hope Lutheran Church in Florida and St. Paul and Redemption Lutheran Churches...
Janice Mary "Jan" Ashby
Oct 5, 2022
Janice Mary "Jan" Ashby, age 70, of Battle Creek died Wednesday evening October 5, 2022. She was born in Battle Creek on April 14, 1952, the daughter of Harry and Lois (Blackburn) Landreth and graduated from Lakeview High School. A true sales person, Jan could talk to anyone. She owned & operated JAR Associates for many years.Jan was sadly preceded...
Norman Porter
Oct 4, 2022
Norman Porter, 77, of Battle Creek, died October 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born September 14, 1945 in Stockbridge, MI to Silas and Leona (Banks) Porter. He worked as a ultrasonographer at Albion Community Hospital and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital for many years. Norman loved to work in the yard and be outside. He...
Linda Karaba
Oct 2, 2022
Linda Karaba, age 62, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by her family. Linda was born on November 12, 1959 in Cheboygan, Michigan the daughter of Albin and Audrey (Stewart) Rabideau.Linda had the biggest heart and was always optimistic even when times were hard. She was the life of every party, enjoyed playing cards, drinking...
Steven "Steve" Doty
Oct 2, 2022
Steven "Steve" Charles Doty, age 74, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born October 13, 1947, the son of Charles and Clara (Jordan) Doty. Steve graduated from Lakeview High School and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy in Vietnam. He retired from the Kellogg Co. in 2000...
Mary E. Vancamp
Oct 1, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Van Camp, the daughter of Dr. Elijah and Bessie (Gates) Van Camp, died Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born November 16, 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan, where she lived her entire life.Mary attended Albion College for 3 ½ years but withdrew from school in her senior year because of...
Ann Marie Avery
Oct 1, 2022
Ann Marie Avery, age 90, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 1, 2022. She was born in Winterport, Maine, on March 29, 1932 to Harold K. and Rebecca (Hathaway) Perkins. Ann attended Beal Business College in Bangor, Maine, & worked a variety of jobs throughout her career. After college, she and her cousin left the...
Ronald "Dean" Adkins
Sep 30, 2022
Ronald "Dean" Adkins, age 77, of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2022. Dean was born December 18, 1944, the son of Paul Ward and Emma Jane Adkins. Dean was employed for many years at various companies through Connections, some include Goodwill, Summit Point, V.A. Laundry and the Federal Center. He also worked at Walgreens,...
Edward Anthony Smolsky
Sep 29, 2022
Edward Anthony Smolsky, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022.Edward was born on November 5, 1938, to the late Anthony & Sophie (Zackrzewski) Smolsky in Gary, Indiana. He grew up as a migrant farm worker, traveling around with his family (parents and surviving older brother, Charles, 85) from farm to farm in California, Oregon, and...
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